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 Style Green Ceramic and Leather Horseshoe Ashtray, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A horseshoe-shaped ashtray in the style of French designer Jacques Adnet, made in France in the 1950s. The ceramic tray has a deep emerald-green glaze, and gold-glazed square accents...
Ceramic, Leather
A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe
By Christofle, Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe.
Chrome
Jacques Adnet Hand-Stitched Leather Ashtray, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Conversano, IT
Overview An elegant leather ashtray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s. Hand-stitched saddle leather frames a metal ashtray well, in the refined equestrian-modernist style for which Adn...
Leather, Glass
Baccarat Crystal Decanter holder, Hermès, Paris, circa 1955, designed by Jacques
By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet, Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly sought-after stitched leather double decanter holder designed by Jacques Adnet for the French fashion house, Hermes of Paris. The caddy is fitted with two cut crys...
Crystal
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Standing Ashtray, 1950's France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional standing floor ashtray designed by the renowned French modernist designer Jacques Adnet, dating to the 1950s. This sculptural smoker's stand perfectly showcases Adnet’...
Brass
$1,787Sale Price|20% Off
Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre
By Jacques Adnet, Christofle
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful bottle holder is made of silver plated and black chinese lacquer. This is an iconic model by famous Franch designer acques Adnet & Chri...
Silver Plate
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Floor Ashtray, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather and brass ashtray by Jacques Adnet. Iron frame on three legs. Brass dish with a brown saddle leather, ovular pull on top. Black saddle leather bamboo wrap from top t...
Brass, Iron
Jacques Adnet Bottle Holder & Pourer, circa 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in CA, CA
Jacques Adnet Bottle Holder & Pourer, circa 1940s A fine modernist piece designed by Jacques Adnet with a clever sliding mechanism to ...
Metal
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Macassar Wood and Metal Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French Art Deco bottle holder was masterfully designed by the renowned Jacques Adnet (1901–1984). A true blend of sophistication and functionality, this rare piece fea...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Stitched Blue Leather Decanter Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare decanter set attributed to Jacques Adnet. The leather bottle carrier is wrapped by a leather belt shape strap with a metal buckle. It holds two dec...
Crystal
$1,200
Jacques Adnet Ashtray
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome glass ashtray with leather belting and signature contrast stitching France 1940s.
Brass
$3,666
Jacques Adnet Ashtray
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie cendrier en cuir fauve par Jacques Adnet.
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Bar Cart, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning bar cart by French modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. This piece comes completely wrapped in an emerald green leather. Good original condit...
Iron, Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Bottles Holder by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bottles holder by Jacques Adnet France.
Leather, Wood
Metal and Glass Modernist Citrus Squeezer by Jacques Adnet, France, 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brussels, BE
Metal and glass Modernist Citrus squeezer by Jacques Adnet, France, 1930s.
Metal
Jacques Adnet Leather, Brass and Glass Ashtray, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great ashtray by French designer Jacques Adnet. A thick square glass ashtray with four cigarette rests is set into a raised, fitted leather surround. The surround sits on a stepped s...
Leather, Glass
Jacques Adnet Leather and Glass Ashtray, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous ashtray by French designer Jacques Adnet. Heavy cut-crystal ashtray sits in a fitted octagonal base wrapped in cognac saddle leather. Adnet's signature hand-stitching follow...
Leather, Glass
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome and Wood Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco bottle holder was designed by Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984). The rare barware piece was crafted in France, circa 1940. This wine pourer or server is made ...
Metal, Chrome
1950's Stitched leather and wood serving tray by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather serving trayby Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lines with...
Leather, Fruitwood
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Barware Bottle Holder Carrier, circa 1930
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1900 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist wine bottle carrier or holder. The piece was crafted in France circa 1930. The barware piece boas...
Metal, Chrome
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 5 Crystal Liqueur Decanters by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat, Circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 5 Crystal Liqueur Decanters by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat French, Circa 1930 An exceptional suite of five crystal liqueur decanters designed by Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) for ...
Crystal
$3,184Sale Price|20% Off
An Art Deco Mirrored Wine Bottle Carrier by Jacques Adnet, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1940 A wine bottle carrier by Jacques Adnet of sculptural form with curved polished steel arms and frame and the base inset with patinated glass, to hold four wine bot...
Steel
Jacques Adnet Leather Ashtray
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Jacques Adnet ashtray set in beautifully worn dark brown leather. Thick molded glass with crackle detailing Incredible piece. France 1940s.
Brass
A Jacques Adnet Bottle Carrier
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A mid-century, silver-plated wine bottle carrier by Jacques Adnet with supports for two bottles and six glasses.
Silver Plate
Large Art Deco cockerel by Jacques Adnet - France 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Girona, Girona
Art Deco large model of a cockerel, glazed and crackled earthenware. France circa 1932 Design: Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) Jacques Adnet was a French art deco designer, architect and...
Earthenware
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
$1,500
Jacques Adnet Ashtray
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome glass ashtray with leather belting and signature contrast stitching and brass buckle France 1940s.
Brass
Modernist Nutcracker by Jacques Adnet, Metal, French Design, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brussels, BE
Modernist Nutcracker by Jacques Adnet Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) was a French architect, decorator and designer. He began his career working for the Compagnie des Arts Français, a co...
Metal
Jacques Adnet bottle holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Porte bouteille en cuir piqué cellier par Jacques Adnet.
Leather, Oak
$458
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Auböck White Wine Bottle Holder, Midcentury, Brass and Leather, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Minimalistic Auböck white or rosé wine bottle holder in solid brass with leather handle, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. This pourer was designe...
Brass
Vallauris Green Ceramic Ashtray, Hand-Painted, France 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vallauris Green Ceramic Ashtray, Dish France 1950. Small french glazed ceramic dish with abstract design, signed Vallauris to base. Beautiful green glazed ceramic ashtray with colorful abstract design manufactured by Vallauris. This ashtray was handcrafted in France in the 1950's. Hand painted in purple green and yellow glazed ceramic on a dark olive green background. Use it as an ashtray or catchall, useful as jewelry bowl or vide-poche. Signed Vallauris at the bottom. Overall dimensions: 6.5 in x 6 in x 1.75 in height. About Vallauris. Vallauris Golfe Juan is a tourist town of the French Riviera near Antibes known as the "city of 100 potters". Its name (Valauria in Provencal) means "the golden valley...
Ceramic
Christofle Corkscrew Bottle Opener
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
French Corkscrew bottle opener manufactured by Christofle in the 1970s. Silverpalted with very elegant handle. Very good condition.
Metal
Penguin Silver Plated Bottle Opener for Christofle 1970s
By Christofle
Located in Munich, DE
Christofle Selection silver plated bottle opener modelled as a penguin with blue glass sapphire eyes.
Silver Plate
Bottle opener around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener around 1950s Original condition
Brass
$446 / item
H 1.66 in W 3.15 in D 3.75 in
Set of 4 Midcentury Stackable Solid Brass Austrian Ashtrays After Adnet, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique set of four stackable ashtrays in solid brass. This stylish and versatile set was produced in Austria during the 1950s after Jacques Adnet. Fully original and i...
Brass
$3,700
H 25.5 in W 11 in D 12 in
Rare Carl Auböck Brass Standing Floor Ashtray, Smoking Stand, Austria, 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful vintage and authentic minimalist standing ashtray / smoking stand from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna, Austria. This sculptural piece...
Brass
Baccarat Harmonie French Crystal Whiskey Decanter with Original Stopper
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
This elegant Baccarat Harmonie decanter embodies the refined simplicity of French modern design. Introduced in 1975, the Harmonie collection is disti...
Crystal
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Barware Bottle Holder Carrier, circa 1930
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1900 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist wine bottle carrier or holder. The piece was crafted in France circa 1930. The barware piece boas...
Metal, Chrome
Jacques Adnet Leather and Cut Crystal French Ashtray, 1960s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roma, IT
Superb ashtray with a thick bent leather frame and curved cut crystal glass. This fantastic piece is attributed to Jacques Adnet and was produced in France during the 1960s. Fully o...
Crystal
Louis VIII Decanter by Baccarat of France with Box
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
An exquisite Baccarat crystal Louis XIII cognac decanter, created for the prestigious House of Rémy Martin in France. This iconic crystal vessel is presented with its original red lu...
Crystal
$1,380
H 9.44 in Dm 9.44 in
Christofle Silver-Plated Sully Champagne & Ice Bucket (Gallia Collection) 1950s
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant mid-century silver-plated champagne or ice bucket by the venerable French silversmith Christofle. Dating to the 1950s, this large and striking piece belongs to the prestigiou...
Silver Plate
Midcentury Brass and Green Suede Italian Ashtray, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and unique Mid-Century Italian ashtray in solid brass and green-colored suede. This stylish piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s. Fully original and in good vintag...
Brass
$950
H 11 in W 6 in D 3 in
Baccarat Crystal Rémy Martin “Centaure” Decanter Donut Shell Form France 1960s
By Baccarat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Baccarat Crystal Rémy Martin “Centaure” Decanter, Donut Shell Form, France, circa 1960s A rare and iconic mid-century crystal decanter produced by Baccarat exclusively for Rémy Marti...
Crystal
Individual Asparagus Tongs CHRISTOFLE Silver-Plated
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
An elegant individual asparagus tongs crafted by the prestigious Christofle, a true emblem of French refinement. This piece perfectly combines beauty and functionality, made of silve...
Silver Plate
Jacques Adnet Standing Ashtray / Catchall
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Adnet standing ashtray in black leather with signature contrast stitching and iron tripod base Beautiful black ceramic astray and signature bamboo stem. France, 1940s
Iron
Jacques Adnet Wine Pourer
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco modernist wine pourer designed by Jaques Adnet (1900 - 1984). Chrome plated metal.
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Jacques Adnet Leather and Molded Glass Ashtray Catchall Desk Tidy, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by the acclaimed designer Jacques Adnet (1901–1984), this striking modernist desk accessory exemplifies his iconic blend of luxury and functionality. The stunning set was me...
Leather, Glass
Art Deco Liqueur Cabinet by Baccarat and Adnet, circa 1930.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco liqueur cabinet by Baccarat and Adnet, circa 1930. Art Deco liquor cabinet by Baccarat et Adnet, circa 1930. H: 19cm, W: 34cm, D: 20cm
Crystal, Metal
1950's Stitched leather Ashtray by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather ashtray by Jacques Adnet France 1950's
Brass
French Art Deco Tantalus by Designer Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
Chromium Plated Circa 1930 From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Jacques Adnet Art Deco Tantalus. The Tantalus houses three square-cut crystal glass decanters...
Metal, Chrome
French Art Deco Tantalus Jaques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
Chromium Plated From our Tantalus collection, we are pleased to offer this Jacques Adnet Art Deco Tantalus. The Tantalus of regular form with a Chromium plated body featuring three...
Metal, Chrome
Steel and Leather Ashtray on Stand by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice ashtray on stand is made of steel and Leather. This is a French work by famous designer Jacques Adnet. Circa 1950
Steel
Jacques Adnet Standing Ashtray / Catchall
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Adnet standing ashtray with red leather tripod base and signature contrast stitching - bamboo stem with brass catchall . Great patina. France, 1940s
Brass
Sold
H 2.37 in W 20.08 in D 14.18 in
Jacques Adnet, Modernist lucite mirrored tray, Maison Adnet, France 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Firenze, IT
Modernist mirrored tray with lucite details Jacques Adnet, Paris, France 1940s metal, glass, lucite H 6 cm 36 x 51 cm Conditions: very good consistent with age and use, signs o...
Metal
Jacques Adnet Standing Ashtray / Catchall
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Adnet standing ashtray with signature black leather tripod base with contrast stitching - bamboo stem with brass catchall - France, 1940s
Leather, Bamboo
Stitched leather ashtray on stand by Jacques adnet.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Elegant standing ashtray in stitched brown leather by Jacques Adnet. The brass ashtray has its original patination as do the gilt metal feet. The leather is in good original condition.
Leather
Jacques Adnet Brown Leather Bar Cart, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning bar cart by French art deco modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. This piece comes completely wrapped in a brown leather. Good vintage condition. Iron frame with 4 original cas...
Metal, Iron
1950's oak and stitched leather tray by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare oak and leather tray by Jacques Adnet Great condition
Leather, Oak
Jacques Adnet Ashtray
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Adnet standing ashtray or catch all with perfectly patina'd leather handle and solid iron base. Great for a catchall at an entrance for keys -or next to a chair.
Iron