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Jacques Adnet Furniture

French, 1901-1984

One of the most elegant and innovative 20th-century French furniture designers, Jacques Adnet created a simple, unadorned signature style that is both trim and vigorous. He began his career in the heyday of the Art Deco era, and in the 1950s, in association with Hermès, created chairs, lamps, desks and other pieces that employed slender metal frames clad in stitched saddle leather. With such furnishings, Adnet brought a fashion sensibility to design and decor that had not been seen since the 1920s prime of the great Paris couturier-decorator Paul Poiret.

Adnet was born in a provincial town in Burgundy, where he studied design before moving, along with his twin brother, Jean, to Paris to study at the École des Arts Décoratifs. After their graduation in the early 1920s, the brothers were hired to work in the decorative-arts atelier of the department store Galeries Lafayette, under the direction of Maurice Dufrêne, an Art Deco master who developed a singularly robust and opulent style. Both Adnets showed their work at the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes — the design fair from which the term Art Deco is derived

In 1928, Jacques Adnet took charge of the struggling La Compagnie des Arts Français, a decorative-arts firm founded by Louis Süe and André Mare that created modern furnishings that bore traces of 18th-century styling. Adnet immediately took the company in a different direction. He developed a simple lithe and lean look that incorporated industrial materials such as metal and glass, along with exotic woods and finishes such as parchment and sharkskin.

Adnet’s furniture begs to be described in terms of personalities: charming faux-bamboo side tables, suave chrome lighting and urbane club chairs. His most noted pieces, which feature sleek metal frames wrapped in Hermès leather, have a character all their own — smooth, elegant and self-assured, they inhabit a room with the same wit and grace as Jean-Paul Belmondo and Catherine Deneuve.

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Creator: Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's stitched leather table lamp by Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade included Newly re-wired

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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

1950's Stitched leather and wood sideboard by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather and wood sideboard by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather and wood sideboard by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Ultra rare 1950's Stitched leather and wood sideboard by Jacques Adnet France

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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s

Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are completely covered with a mix of leather and skaï (faux leather) which is saddle-stitch...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950's Stitched leather and bronze fire stools by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather and bronze fire stools by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather and bronze fire stools by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather and bronze mantles Dark blue leather France

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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Adnet Leather Bar Cart
Adnet Leather Bar Cart

Adnet Leather Bar Cart

By Jacques Adnet

Located in East Hampton, NY

Jacques Adnet iron and leather covered bar cart / trolley. With 2 glass shelves. One stretcher has been patched as seen in photos. An extraordinary collectible piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched Leather Umbrella Stand by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Umbrella Stand by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Umbrella Stand by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice and unusual umbrella stand covered with stitched leather France 1950's.   

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jacques Adnet Valet
Jacques Adnet Valet

Jacques Adnet Valet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Handsome Jacques Adnet valet covered in black leather with contrast stitching and signature brass details. A truly timeless piece.

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1940s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched leather free form cocktail table by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather free form cocktail table by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather free form cocktail table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather and oak cocktail table Rare with this shape France

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of 1950's Stitched leather ottomans by Jacques Adnet
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather ottomans by Jacques Adnet

Pair of 1950's Stitched leather ottomans by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Ottomans with brass feet Price given for a pair

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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched Leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade included

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Green Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
Green Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s

Green Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rich brown leather desk set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp 2 different brown leather No shade included High : 160/ 188 cm

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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Very Nice Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet
Very Nice Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet

Very Nice Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Cocktail table covered with stitched blue leather by Jacques Adnet. Perfect condition.

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather

Night Valet by Jacques Adnet, 1950
Night Valet by Jacques Adnet, 1950

Night Valet by Jacques Adnet, 1950

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Night valet by Jacques Adnet From 1950 Saddle stitch.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched leather wall coat rack by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather wall coat rack by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather wall coat rack by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather coat stand by Jacques Adnet Great condition France

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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet
1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet

1950's Stitched leather Floor lamp By Jacques adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice and unusual stitched leather floor lamp By Jacques Adnet Black métal and dark blue leather

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's fireplace mantles by Jacques Adnet
1950's fireplace mantles by Jacques Adnet

1950's fireplace mantles by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather fire place tools by Jacques Adnet Rare piece Great condition

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's stitched side table By Jacques Adnet
1950's stitched side table By Jacques Adnet

1950's stitched side table By Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather and brass table by Jacques Adnet France

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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched Leather Fire tools by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Fire tools by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Fire tools by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare pair of stitched leather fire tools by Jacques Adnet Colour is burgundy The piece is in great vintage condition.

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1950's Stitched leather and rattan occasional table By Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather and rattan occasional table By Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather and rattan occasional table By Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice side table or occasional table with rattan top and stitched leather legs in the bamboo style France 1950's

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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rattan

1950's Stitched Leather Pair of Lanterns of Lantern by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Pair of Lanterns of Lantern by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Pair of Lanterns of Lantern by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Pair of stitched leather lanterns by Jacques Adnet We can eventually split the pair. Dimensions given without the chain Chain is :43 cm long    

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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched Leather Sideboard by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Sideboard by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Sideboard by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's stitched leather sideboard by Jacques Adnet Oak and leather.

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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950's Stitched Leather Magazines Rack by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Magazines Rack by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Magazines Rack by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather magazines rack by Jacques Adnet Blue leather France.

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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jacques Adnet, Large Square Center Table, France, 1955
Jacques Adnet, Large Square Center Table, France, 1955

Jacques Adnet, Large Square Center Table, France, 1955

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

This table was part of a project Jacques Adnet undertook with fellow designer André Arbus to redecorate the Palais des Consuls de Rouen in 1955.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Adnet Set of Six Rosewood Armchairs
Jacques Adnet Set of Six Rosewood Armchairs

Jacques Adnet Set of Six Rosewood Armchairs

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

French Modernist Art Deco set of six armchairs by Jacques Adnet in rosewood, circa 1935. 24” wide x 26” deep x 30” high. Restored, refinished. Need new upholstery. JACQUES ADNET ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

1950's Stitched Leather Lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather lamp by Jacques Adnet New glass have been made as the original France.

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched leather mirror by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather mirror by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather mirror by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare 1950's Stitched leather mirror Dimension of the mirror only 44 cm

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched leather Umbrella stand BY Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather Umbrella stand BY Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather Umbrella stand BY Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very rare umbrella stand in metal and Red stitched leather Great condition

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's stitched leather magazine rack by Jacques Adnet
1950's stitched leather magazine rack by Jacques Adnet

1950's stitched leather magazine rack by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather magazines rack by Jacques Adnet 1950's France

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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet Black and red leather France

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched leather cocktail table by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather cocktail table by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather cocktail table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather cocktail table. The top is a tray, the base can be folded This piece is quiet rare complete on the market particularly in this condition

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950s Stitched Leather Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare stitched leather cocktail table showing a lyre. France 1950s.

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass

1950's Stitched leather lamp By Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather lamp By Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather lamp By Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare stitched leather and oak table lamp by Jacques Adnet Double light No shade included

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950's stitched leather coat stand by Jacques Adnet
1950's stitched leather coat stand by Jacques Adnet

1950's stitched leather coat stand by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Chromed metal and stitched leather by Jacques Adnet

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Very nice Stitched leather Valet by Jacques Adnet France 1950's Great condition

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched Leather Wall Shelve by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Wall Shelve by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Wall Shelve by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare wall shelve fully recovered with stitched leather by Jacques Adnet France 1950's.

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched leather wall shelves by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather wall shelves by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather wall shelves by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather wall shelves by Jacques Adnet Great condition France

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather

1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1940's Stitched leather coat rack By Jacques Adnet Great condition Yellow leather

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare Stitched leather lamp by Jacques Adnet Bronze stare base The mat is a flexible who can go in all direction. Very good condition.    

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather floor lamp designed by Jacques Adnet Red color, Great condition France.

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard by Jacques Adnet
French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard by Jacques Adnet

French Modern Neoclassical Chinese Red Lacquer Sideboard by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York, NY

Two Rare and Exceptional French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Sideboards in Chinese red lacquer with Chinese red glass tops by Jacques Adnet, Franc...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Leather Stool with Brass Capped Feet by Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1940
Leather Stool with Brass Capped Feet by Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1940

Leather Stool with Brass Capped Feet by Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1940

By Jacques Adnet

Located in New York City, NY

Gorgeous leather stool with stitched leather legs and patinated brass capped feet. This is a great example of Adnet's work; a real collector's item.

Category

1940s French Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet

Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Pair of Stitched leather sconces designed by Jacques Adnet France Very good condition.  

Category

1950s Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Bar Cart by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather bar cart by Jacques Adnet Very rare neo-classique Lyre modèle.     

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass

1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Quiet rare in this colour.

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather

1950s Stitched Leather Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Cocktail Table by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950s stitched Leather cocktail table designed by Jacques Adnet France Measures: Total High, not to the glass top 60 cm.

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet France.

Category

1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

1950's stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet Very rare in red Good condition.

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet

Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Floor Lamp by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Pair of 1950's Stitched leather floor lamp by Jacques Adnet Red leather Dimensions given without shade No shade included France.

Category

1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Metal

1950s Stitched Leather Console by Jacques Adnet
1950s Stitched Leather Console by Jacques Adnet

1950s Stitched Leather Console by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

Stitched leather console by great iconic French designer of 20th century Jacques Adnet (1900-1984).

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Jacques Adnet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jacques Adnet furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jacques Adnet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 608 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 22 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Jacques Adnet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Maison Jansen, Roger Capron, and Pierre Chapo. Prices for Jacques Adnet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $240 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,802.