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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Pair of Wall Lights Designed by Jacques Adnet, From the Nevada line, France, 50s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Pair of very rare wall lights designed by Jacques Adnet, from the Nevada line, France, 1950s. These sculptural wall sconces exemplify Adnet's refined post-war language, where rigor ...
Metal, Brass
pairs of Jacques Adnet style Wall Sconces Art Deco France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet wall sconces. We have the matching chandelier. PRICED by PAIR. Measurements: Back plate: 5.3/4 inches H, 2.5 inches W. With shade: 13 inches W, 7 inches D projectio...
Metal, Brass
1950's Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Pair of Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had ...
Metal
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of tall Jacques Adnet stitched leather sconces burgundy leather and brass star.
Leather
1960 Large pair of sconce-lanterns by Jacque Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round gilded brass wall bracket on which rests a small round rod placed vertically, embellished with two gilded brass rings in which are set a large pointed black rod o...
Brass
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Original stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet Very nice caramel leather with soft patina France.
Metal
1950's Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather pair of sconces By Jacques Adnet Dimensions given without shade No shade included Newly re-wired
Brass
1950s Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s stitched leather sconces with bronze horse head great condition France.
Bronze
1950's Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Huge 1950's Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet France.
Aluminum
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of stitched leather "horse head" sconces by Jacques Adnet Bronze and leather France Circa 1950's
Bronze
$6,800 / set
Rare Set of Four French Sconces by Jaques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...
Brass
1950's Stitched Leather "Anchor" Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of Stitched Leather "anchor " sconces designed by Jacques Adnet France 1950.
Metal
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.
Metal
$2,960 / set
H 9 in W 11 in D 7 in
Pair of Semi Round wrought iron and leather Jacques Adnet Style Sconces
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous pair of sconces by Jacques Adnet style figuring a leather belt, holding a wrought iron frame. Two lights, 60W watts per bulb US wired and in working condition.
Wrought Iron
2 Pairs of Wall Lights by Jacques Biny
By Jacques Biny
Located in New York, NY
Two pairs of enameled steel sconces designed by Jacques Biny and featured in Maison et Decor in the 1950s.
Steel
$3,650
H 31 in W 7 in D 10 in
Jacques Adnet Style Largest Size Sconces Lantern Wall Lamps France 1960, Pair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Adnet style sconces, wall lights, lantern lamps in brass, etched glass and gun metal, this is the largest size, measures 31 inches height. In perfect working condit...
Brass, Steel
Jacques Adnet Attributed Wall Torchiere
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
20th century iron and brass wall torchiere attributed to Jacques Adnet. Hand-forged iron with Roster finial. This lamp is tall 82 inches, will protrude ...
Brass, Iron
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Long Island City, NY
Holiday Sale for a limited time...! A pair of French Art Deco grand scale (Measures: Width 23.25", depth 11.25", height 7.75") wall sconces enhanced by scroll details. Sconces will b...
Brass
Pair of Jacques Biny Style Sconces
By Jacques Biny
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Jacques Biny style sconces, black lacquer tole and textured pressed glass 1 light, 25 watts max bulb US rewired.
Steel
$5,296
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 26.38 in
Wall Light from Maison Lunel dating from the 50s (same period of Boris Lacroix)
By Maison Lunel
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Large wall light in black lacquered metal and brass. It is made up of 2 articulated arms and has 2 ball joints, which allows it to be oriented in all directions. Maximum depth approx...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Jacques Adnet Style Sconces
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Jacques Adnet style sconces one light, 80 watts max US rewired and in working condition Backplate measures: diameter 2 3/4 inch...
Brass
Pair of two armed Jacques Biny wall lights
By Jacques Biny
Located in London, GB
Pair of two armed wall lights by Jacques Biny. Original peint finish, some rust marks and scratches which should be visible in the photos. Rewired and Pat tested.
Metal
Jacques Adnet Brown Hand-Stitched Leather-Clad Table Lamp
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning table lamp was designed by French designer Jacques Adnet (1901-1984). This classical hickory brown color lamp features a hand-stitched shade with ivory paper lining, a ...
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Art Déco Style Copper and Crystal Wall Sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of elegant Art Déco Style Wall Sconces made of Copper and Glass, France 1960s, shaped as a 1/4th of sphere, with 4 glass blades as base support , rewired for US use. Compar...
Copper
Pair of French Art Deco Wall Sconces
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of deco wall sconces, Travail, Francais, 1940s. Gilt and green patinated bronze with circular glass shades.
Bronze
Jacques Adnet wrought iron leather and brass wall lights 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of sconces in wrought iron and black leather piqué sellier by Jacques Adnet dating from the early 1950s. These wall lights are characteristic of Adnet's work, soft sad...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Sconces Set of 4 Sconces , France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant set of 2 pairs of gilded bronze, brass and plexiglass single and double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet. They come with...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of huge wall sconces lanterns By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's pair of tall lantern or sconces Designed by Jacques Adnet Possibility to buy a third one separately Re -wired
Leather
Pair of 1950's Hand-Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Dallas, TX
Incredible pair of Stitched leather sconces designed by Jacques Adnet. Featuring hand stitched burnt sienna leather, brass bases, and parchment shades. Recently rewired and UL listed...
Brass
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Incredible pair of Stitched leather sconces designed by Jacques Adnet. Parchment shade. Very good condition. 2 bulbs international E27. Newly rewired. Dimensions given without shade ...
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather wall light By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched Leather wall light by Jacques Adnet No shade included
Leather
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet Parchment shade.
Brass
Rare Pair of Jacques Adnet Stitched Leather Twin Arm Wall Scones
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Benington, Herts
Rare and important pair of black stitched saddle leather and gilt bronze wall appliqués / lights with their wicker shades by Jacques Adnet, excellent original condition. French La...
Leather
Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Pair of Bronze Sconces, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of gilded bronze, brass and plexiglass double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet. The sconces are in a really very go...
Brass, Bronze
1950's Pair of Stitched Leather Sconces by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's pair of stitched leather sconces by Jacques Adnet France.
Leather
Jacques Adnet Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of 2 arm gilded bronze, metal gun patina, brass and Lucite (plexiglass) double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet. The...
Bronze
Jacques Adnet Neoclassical Wall Sconces, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of gilded bronze, brass and glass double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet. The sconces are in excellent good conditi...
Bronze