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 Modernist Desk Office Waste Paper Basket, circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Desk Waste Basket, France, circa 1930 An extraordinary artifact of French Art Deco design, this sculptural chrome desk accessory—meticulously craft...
Chrome
Letter Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Jacques Adnet & the Compagnie des arts Français letter rack. Chromed metal consisting of a series of vertical blades of curved section resting on rectangul...
Silver Plate, Brass, Chrome
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
Leather
Crystal Inkwells and Pen Trays Desk Set by Jacques Adnet and Baccarat, France
By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco crystal desk set of inkwells and pen Trays by Jacques Adnet manufactured by Baccarat, France By: Jacques Adnet, Baccarat Material: glass, crystal Techniq...
Crystal
Leather Horseshoe Wall Clock by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add some intrigue to your home or office with this handsome wall clock in black saddle leather. Featuring brass hardware and contrast stitching quintessential to the refined style of...
Brass
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.
Metal
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Desk Organizer
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Adnet desk In/Out tray organizer of stitched leather over steel. France. Circa 1950. Possible to hang on wall or place on desk.
Leather
$841Sale Price|36% Off
Leather desk set Jacques Adnet.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant desk displayer is made of a black leather. This is a model by famous French designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Leather
Green Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rich brown leather desk set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.
Brass
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
Leather
Ensemble de bureau moderniste en métal chromé, Jacques Adnet ( 3 pièces)
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Ensemble de bureau moderniste en métal chromé, Jacques Adnet pour la Compagnie des Arts Français, circa 1930 Designer et architecte français, Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) est formé à l...
Metal, Chrome
Green Leather Documents Tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Green leather documents tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.
Brass
$893Sale Price|20% Off
Jacques Adnet, Black Leather Pipes Displayer, French, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare black leather pipes displayer has been made by famous French designer Jacques Adnet, circa 1950.
Leather
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.
Metal
Midcentury Expanded Metal Waste Paper Basket 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid Century generous sized and well built expanded metal trash can. Modernist three hairpin legs. Wood bottom. 1950s
Metal
$300Sale Price|20% Off
H 20 in W 2.75 in D 1 in
MCM Brass / Leather Long Shoehorn in the Style of Jacques Adnet by Arfango
By Jacques Adnet
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool MCM brass and leather long shoehorn in the style of Jacques Adnet by Arfango, circa 1960s. The piece has a brass handle and Horn attached by ...
Brass
Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 2 by George Nelson, 1984
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare postmodern cream, brown, and navy checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Very few signs...
Aluminum
Jacques Adnet Magazine Rack
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome magazine rack by Jacques Adnet. Made of iron and brass. Excellent vintage condition. Star detail on both sides and closed fist on top. Great piece!
Brass, Iron
$4,592Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.4 in W 7.01 in D 3.75 in
Desk Set stripes enamel Fountain pen, Ballpoint pen and Tray.Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular tray with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamels with two-tone stripes on guilloche and hand engravings, cm. 9.5 x 18. For fountain pe...
Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$330 / item
H 1 in W 11 in D 4 in
Crystal Pen Tray with Brass Accents – Luxury Clear Pen Holder for Desk
By DAINTE INC
Located in Monroe, NY
Elevate your workspace with the Crystal Pen Tray, a modern and sophisticated pen holder for desk organization that combines the brilliance of clear crystal with polished brass accents. Minimalist yet distinctive, this tray is designed to reflect your refined taste while keeping your essentials stylishly organized. Measuring 11’’ wide, 4.25’’ deep, and 1.25’’ high, and weighing 4 lbs, this crystal pen holder for desk is compact yet substantial, offering durability and timeless elegance. The universal grooves are carefully designed to fit pens and pencils of all sizes, while the extendable brass tray slides out to provide extra space for storing paper clips, pins, or other desk accessories. This luxury pen tray holder is not just functional—it is also a decorative piece of crystal desk décor, making it an ideal choice for executive offices, home workstations, or as a stylish gift. Pair it with the matching crystal and brass business card holder...
Crystal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Crystal Balls Table Lamp, France, 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Jacques Adnet Art Deco crystal balls table lamp, France, 1930s. Stamped made in France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vi...
Crystal, Bronze
$556Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Antique French Faience Quimper Inkwell Pen Tray, circa 1900
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French faience Quimper double inkwell and pen tray desk set, circa 1900. This gorgeous inkwell is hand painted with a traditional Breton man surrounded by bagpipes...
Faience
$3,349 / set
H 10.24 in W 11.42 in D 4.14 in
Nice Baccarat Crystal and Jacques Adnet Liquor Bottles Set
By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Baccarat crystal and Jacques Adnet liquor bottles set, circa 1930. In perfect and original conditions. With key.
Crystal, Metal
Jacques Adnet Style Leather Waste Basket, 1960s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant leather wastebasket in the style of Jacques Adnet. Black leather rim with contrasting brown center. Brass loop hardware adds a subtle adornment to each side. Great age and pa...
Leather
$775
H 1.13 in W 4.38 in D 6.38 in
Vintage 1980s Gucci Desk Set Accessories - Leather Pen + Paper Holder & Tray
By Gucci
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice 1980s Gucci - Italy designed leather desk accessories set, includes pen holder, note paper holder and small tray. The leather pieces have the classic green and red stripe, with ...
Ceramic, Leather, Suede
$16,455
H 5.12 in Dm 8.67 in
Fabulous pair of Baccarat crystal candelabras, by Jacques Adnet, France, 1935
By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Adnet, a French architect and designer, began his career at one of the first modern art workshops, La Maîtrise, directed by Maurice Dufrêne. In 1928, Jacques Adnet found hims...
Crystal, Bronze
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1900 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory. The piece features a minimalist geometric shape double inkwel...
Metal, Chrome
1950's Pair of stitched Leather book end by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather book end by Jacques Adnet France
Leather, Oak
Jacques Adnet Hand-Stitched Red Leather and Brass Bookends
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
These lovely 1950s leather bookends were designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984) and probably manufactured by ILG in Belgium. "L" shaped Adnet signature contrast hand-s...
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Adnet attributed waste basket with bamboo and brass detailing and signature contrast stitching.
Leather, Bamboo
Sold
H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 3.51 in
Jacques Adnet 1925 Crackled Ceramic Pair of White Peace Turtledove Sculptures
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Jacques Adnet (Châtillon-Coligny, 1900 – Parigi, 1984) Jacques Adnet's career began to take off in 1925 when, together with his brother, he participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, an event marking the birth of Art Deco. A supporter of a tradition that looks towards the future, his furnishings and objet are characterized by their simple shapes, elegant geometries and by the choice of precious materials. A wonderful Pair of Art Deco birds by Jacques Adnet, France. Made from an Iconic off-white colored crackle glaze ceramic or faience. The sculpture features a pair of turtledoves that were the same as a pair presented at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes Marked "Adnet" on front base. Reference: Similar piece pictured in the following books: - Jacques Adnet, by Alain-Rene Hardy and Gaelle Millet - Les Editions de l'Amateur - copyright 2009 - on page 32-33. - Craqueles - Les Animaux en Ceramique 1920 - 1940, by Patrick Malaureille - Editions Massin - copyright 1993 - on page 24. Pair of Ceramic Adnet Doves...
Ceramic, Faience
Jacques Adnet Leather and Molded Glass Ashtray Catchall Desk Tidy
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish 1950s, modernist leather, and molded glass ashtray, catchall or desk tidy designed by Jacques Adnet (1901-1984). Signature Adnet hand-stitched cognac leather belt around the ...
Leather, Glass
Jacques Adnet Style Green Leather Picture Frame
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French leather picture frame in the style of Jacques Adnet. Green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching. Very good vintage condition. Great patina and age to leathe...
Leather
Jacques Adnet Blue Leather Picture Frame
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French leather picture frame by Jacques Adnet. Blue leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching. Very good vintage condition. Great patina and age to leather.
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather Picture Frame
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French leather picture frame by Jacques Adnet. Camel leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching. Very good vintage condition. Great patina and age to leather.
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather and Plaid Desk Office Paper Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A functional 1950s modernist desk accessory, office waste-basket by French Designer Jacques Adnet, (1900-1984). Streamline shape with black hand-stitched ...
Leather, Fabric
Jacques Adnet Style Photo Frame
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Adnet style green leather with signature contrast stitching - photo frame. Matching smaller frame and desk set available in same hunter green.
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Waste Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome leather and brass waste basket by French designer Jacques Adnet. Excellent condition and patina to leather and brass. Wood bottom. Very stu...
Brass