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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Jacques Adnet Daybed, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed by Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane style paneling on all sides. Only the two crossbars underneath the bed are not wrapped in leather. Extremely collectible and rare bed...
Brass, Steel
Stitched Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Stitched leather daybed by Jacques Adnet 1950s France.
Brass
Jacques Adnet Daybed, with Saint-Gobain, Circa 1950, France
By Jacques Adnet, Saint Gobain
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Jacques Adnet Daybed, with Saint-Gobain, Circa 1950, France Rare. Black lacquered base with gilt detail and Saint-Gobain glass sides. Original leather Very decorative p...
Steel
$9,536 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as ...
Wool, Pine
Fine French 1950s Solid Elm "Godot" daybed by Pierre Chapo
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
Original Mid-Century Solid Elm Bed / Daybed by Pierre Chapo with removable headboard. Model L01G
Elm
$4,547
H 30.71 in W 37.41 in D 79.14 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Daybed with Pierced Spindle Headboard, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Attributed to Guillerme et Chambron, daybed, solid oak, France, 1950s. Head and foot are made alike, a square framed panel pierced by three flat cut spindles, each swelling at the mi...
Oak
$69,150
H 22.45 in W 77.17 in D 35.44 in
Flavigny Daybed by Prouvé & Perriand, Metal & Wood, France, 1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouvé
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury Modern; Modernist Design; Cité Cansado; Charlotte Perriand; Jean Prouvé; Modernism; S.C.A.L Daybed; Bed; 1950s; Mid-20th Century; Type Flavigny; Daybed type Flavigny, des...
Metal
$6,500 / item
H 27 in W 80 in D 39 in
Upholstered Walnut Buchanan Daybed Twin Size with Dovetails and Turned Legs
By Meredith Hart Furniture
Located in Durham, NC
A simple, sturdy daybed that works well as seating in a living space and as a guest bed. A mix of construction techniques both seen and hidden create a sturdy yet sleek focal point t...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
Exquisite 19th Century French Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Exquisite 19th century French daybed, Louis XV style. As the stairways of houses and apartments in France are narrow, they build ...
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Jean Prouve SCAL Daybed, Model n450, France
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We are pleased to present an original Jean Prouve SCAL daybed. The SCAL name is a reference to The Société Centrale des Alligateurs Légers, which was founded in 1939 in the context o...
Steel
$13,600
H 37 in W 57.5 in D 77.5 in
Jacques Adnet Hermes Leather and Brass Full Size Bed Frame, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet Hermes Leather and Brass Full Size Bed Frame, France 1950. Bed frame is saddle stitched leather over steel, brass. Bed frame shows...
Brass
$1,757Sale Price|45% Off
H 14.25 in W 78 in D 33 in
'Cleopatra' Daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping Netherlands, c. 1953, Signed
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Auping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish 'Cleopatra' daybed by A.R. Cordemeijer for Auping, Netherlands, was designed and produced in circa 1953. Signed on the springs as can be seen in the photos. Featurin...
Metal
French Récamier Style Daybed, Circa 1920's
Located in East Point, GA
A French Récamier style carved-wood daybed from the early 20th century. This antique backless sofa bench from France is flanked within two highly raised arm rests, of equal heights, ...
Fabric, Wood
French Louis XV Daybed, Walnut with Red Velvet, Circa 1880
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Daybed is nicely carved garnished with a red velvet fabric. Easy to place anywhere at home.
Walnut
Mid-Century Tito Agnoli Attributed Bamboo Sleigh Daybed Frame
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning Mid-Century bent bamboo daybed frame has a sturdy but lightweight sleigh shaped frame and features a decorative crown-like headboard. There is minimal rattan loss and n...
Bamboo
French Louis Philippe Daybed in Figured Walnut, circa 1835
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite Louis Philippe daybed in beautiful figured walnut, of superior design and fine craftsmanship. France, circa 1835. In near perfect condition, this is one of the most extr...
Walnut
Jacques Adnet Daybed
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Jacques Adnet leather framed daybed with signature caramel leather and contrast stitching. Brass bamboo hardware - Newly upholstered in black textured boucle with french seams ...
Brass
Rare Jacques Adnet Daybed
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Rare metal and leather daybed by Jacques Adnet.
Metal, Enamel
Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Red Stiched leather and iron daybed by Jacques Adnet 2 Brass stars on the leather Great condition.
Brass, Iron
Jacques Adnet Leather Daybed
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely and rare daybed by Jacques Adnet, circa 1940's in leather with brass accents. Stitched leather frame retains the original leather and shows lovely patina. The brass has a warm...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Daybed, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
French midcentury hand-stitched black leather daybed by Jacques Adnet. Leather mattress and bolsters, interior steel frame, brass accents. Excellent v...
Metal, Brass
Daybed by Jacques Adnet, France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant and architectural daybed attributed to Jacques Adnet, distinguished by the designer’s signature use of leather as a structural and decorative element. The sculptural metal fr...
Metal
Daybed by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Daybed designed by Jacques Adnet with exceptional technique. The entire frame is wrapped in black hand stitched leather with brass rings. The brass rings connected the different le...
Brass, Steel
Black Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A black leather clad daybed with two bolster cushions by Jacques Adnet. Featuring contrast saddle stitching to the hairpin legs and bolster straps, which attach to the base by way of...
Steel
Leather Wrapped Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Black iron frame, partially wrapped in black leather with top stitched edges. Floating leather headboard & footboard. Large cushion & bolsters of woven Italian fabric. *This examp...
Daybed by Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather and Brass, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Daybed by Jacques Adnet black stitched leather and brass France circa 1950 Excellent condition, wear consistent with wear and use Upholstered with black leather Available to view in...
Brass
Daybed by Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather and Brass, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet Daybed in Black Stitched Leather with Brass Accents, France, circa 1950 Elegant and rare daybed by Jacques Adnet, France, circa 1950, exemplifying the designer’s signa...
Brass
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H 32.29 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
French Midcentury Steel, Bronze, Black bamboo Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
A black steel structure daybed by Jacques Adnet. The structure is covered by black leather saddle stiched. Bronze rings giving an impression of bamboo (faux bamboo) decorated the w...
Iron
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H 34 in W 81.5 in D 46 in
French Mid-Century Modern Hand Stitched Black Leather Bed by Jacques Adnet, 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sober French Mid-Century hand-stitched black leather bed / daybed by Jacques Adnet. The bed is composed of an interior steel frame that is han...
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H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 39.38 in
French Midcentury Steel, Leather faux bamboo and Rattan Daybed, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
A midcentury daybed in steel, leather and rattan designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured by the "Compagnie des Arts Français". The frame that supports the mattress, mattress an...
Iron
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H 29.14 in W 75.99 in D 36.62 in
Saddle Stitched Black Leather Daybed, Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
Steel structure daybed completely covered with black saddle stitching leather. The side elements of the daybed consist of five uprights fully covered in leather with bronze fittings. The two uprights at the ends are furnished with feet and upper decoration in ball shapes in bronze. The rings joining the different pieces of leather to make up the whole feature a "bamboo" motif, a recurring decoration in Jacques Adnet's work. The set was manufactured around the 1960s, is in good used condition, the leather parts not having been restored. The box spring, mattress and cushions are not delivered with the daybed, they are pictured in presentation. We sell the original box spring and the two side elements. Jacques Edouard Jules Adnet was born in Châtillon-Coligny France in 1900 and died in the 16th arrondissement of Paris in 1984. Architect and decorator, he begins his exceptional career with his twin brother, Jean and later joins Maurice Dufrène before taking direction of “La compagnie des Arts français...
Leather