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 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
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
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 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
$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
$3,665
Jacques Adnet Ashtray
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie cendrier en cuir fauve par Jacques Adnet.
Metal, Brass
$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
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
Ashtray vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Ashtray vienna around 1950s Original condition Original patina
Brass
Fontana Arte freeform glass ashtray, Italy 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Fontana Arte freeform glass ashtray, Italy 1950s
Glass
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
Ashtray vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Ashtray vienna 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
Baccarat Ashtray
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This is an original Baccarat astray in excellent condition. Like new. Timeless design and the best quality.
Crystal
Onyx Ashtray and Lighter - Ashtray Beautiful organic design
Located in Lugo, IT
Ashtray and lighter in onyx. Ashtray Beautiful organic design. defects Lighter not working Thanks
Onyx
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
Adnet Style Leather Estate Pipe Stand Holder Vintage
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Leather and metal in the style of Jacques Adnet. Great tabletop or pipe smoker object. Great vintage condition. Nice addition to any collection.
Leather
$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
Greek Pottery Ashtray
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Greek Pottery Ashtray, hand painted and signed by artist. It was brought back from a trip to Greece in the 70's era. A great vintage souvenir with artists markings on reverse...
Clay
Nova Tecno Italian Curved Leather and Crystal Glass Ashtray, 1950s
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous and unique Mid-Century Italian ashtray in thick curved leather and crystal glass. This incredibly elegant piece was made in Italy during the 1950s by Nova Tecno. In amazing...
Crystal
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
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
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
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
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 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
Jacques Adnet Glass Ashtray/Catchall, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome green leather and frosted glass ashtray from the 1950s by seminal French Art Deco modernist designer Jacques Adnet. The inside part of t...
Leather, Glass
Sold
H 21 in W 7.9 in D 7.9 in
Jacques Adnet Ash Tray, France, 1950's Modernist, Catchall on Stand, Mid Century
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage sculptural black iron smoking ash tray or catchall stand by Jacques Adnet. France, circa 1950s. Elegant four feet stand in original black painted metal with patinated...
Iron
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Ceramic Ashtray & Cigarette Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Adnet leather wrapped ceramic ashtray & cigarette holder France, circa 1940's Emerald green ceramic ashtray is free of any chips, cra...
Ceramic, Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather & Glass Catchall, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet "vide poche" in its original leather stitched base.
Leather, Art Glass