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 French Vintage Mid-century Office Chair, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
This 1950s sculptural armchair by Jacques Adnet showcases his distinctive blend of modernist geometry and refined French craftsmanship. Recently restored in a soft yellow golden velv...
Metal
Jacques Adnet Parchment & Lacquer Recliners, France 1930's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Jacques Adnet recliners in dark purple lacquer with parchment-covered arms, upholstered in Pierre Frey mohair Documented in the monograph on the designer, this pa...
Mohair, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Jacques Adnet saddle-stitched leather brass desk chair 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful desk chair in black leather by Jacques Adnet dating from the early 1950s. This chair is characteristic of Adnet's work, soft saddle-stitched leather dit piqué sellier, and ...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Faux Bamboo & Leather Stools, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Classic sling stools with faux brass bamboo details, original sling leather with white stitching.
Brass
$47,003 / set
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
Pair of armchairs with armrests covered in saddle stitched leather by Jacques Adnet, Compagnie des Arts Français. Pair of low armchairs with armrests covered in black saddle stitched...
Brass
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
Pair of French Art Deco Club Chairs Attributed To Jacques Adnet
By André Arbus, Dominique, Jules Leleu, Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Jacques Adnet
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Art Deco Club chairs by Jacques Adnet. Pair of French club chairs or lounge chairs by Jacques Adnet. This stunning pair of sculptural French Art Deco club chairs, loun...
Oak
Set of 4 1950s French Jacques Adnet Iron Frame With Stitched Leather Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Please note that the description here is based on our own extensive online research and other similar items sold on other specialist marketplaces. We do not have 100% authenticated ...
Iron
1950's Stitched Leather and Rope Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rope pair of tall chairs. Designed by Jacques Adnet. France.
Leather, Rope
1950's Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather armchair designed by Jacques Adnet Documented
Leather
1950's Stitched Leather Bench by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather bench by Jacques Adnet. This piece is quiet rare. France. 1950's.
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and metal chairs designed by Jacques Adnet. Only a pair available. Great condition. France.
Metal
Pair of Jacques Adnet Saddle Leather and Wrought Iron Armchairs Circa 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of steel framed armchairs by Jacques Adnet, ca. late 1940s. These are covered in their original saddle tanned and stitched leather and subtly accented with bronze pommels and f...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chair by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet, circa 1950s. Upholstered in sumptuous green leather. Brass and l...
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare leather and iron armchair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Entire chair is wrapped in handstitched leather. Brass capped feet and brass hardware detailing on chair backs. Seat ...
Iron
Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Red Leather Chairs by Jacques Adnet, France
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
About this set of 12 chairs by Jacques Adnet A rare set of 12 red leather saddle stitch chairs. Composed of 10 chairs and 2 armchairs with steel armrest...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet Valet Black Stitched Leather and Tartan Upholstery, France 1950's Newly upholstered with tartan fabric Black stitched leather frame Versatile and practical design, t...
Metal
$4,760 / set
Pair of neoclassical Jacques Adnet armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of neoclassical wood and fabric Jacques Adnet armchairs
Fabric, Wood
$9,000 / item
Jacques Adnet Floating Back Armchairs, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet Armchairs with floating backs, freshly upholstered in made-to-order Pierre Frey embroidered fabric. Price Per Chair Four are available in this upholstery.
Upholstery
Rare Desk and Armchair by Jacques Adnet, Stitched Leather and Skaï, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
These desk and armchair by Jacques Adnet are quite rare with its marine type handles. Thea are completely covered with a mix of leather and skaï (faux leather) which is saddle-stitch...
Metal, Brass
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
1950's Stitched leather " desk" or " bridge" chair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather " desk " chair by Jacques Adnet France Great original condition
Brass
$22,000 / set
Jacques Adnet Pair of Modernist Club Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco pair of club chairs, circa 1930, designed by Jacques Adnet. 36” wide x 29” deep x 30” high. Usable fabric/probably original. JACQUES ADNET (1900-1984)...
Wood
1950s Stitched Leather UNESCO Armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet for UNESCO , circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and ...
Leather
SEt of two bridge armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice pair of 1950's Stitched leather bridge chairs by Jacques Adnet Possibility of a second pair to make a set of four
Brass
1950's Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet Made for transatlantic and air France company Bi-color of brown leather Great condition
Leather
Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kick back on this stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. An iron frame is wrapped completely in beautiful camel-colored leather. Four legs extend to form a tripod base. The...
Metal
A Pair of Upholstered Stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of upholstered Mahogany stools with tapered legs to nickel sabots by Jacques Adnet ( 1900 - 1984 ). France. Bibliography: Georges Waldemar, "The 'Ferdinand de Lesseps', decor...
Mahogany
Pair of 1950s Stitched Leather Ottomans by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s Stitched leather pair of ottomans By Jacques Adnet France. Instagram: kingofadnet.
Leather
1950's Stitched Leather Pair of Stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather pair of stools by Jacques Adnet France.
Leather
Pair of Saddle Leather and Iron Armchairs by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important pair of armchairs by French designer Jacques Adnet. Heavy, tubular iron frame makes a substantial and grounded seat. Cognac saddle leather with signature Adnet contrast sti...
Brass, Iron
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning black leather chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal frame with its legs ending in brass ball feet. Brass balls adorn the top of the frame as well. Thick leathe...
Brass, Iron
1950's Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice armchair covered with stitched leather on black metal base Nice vintage condition Could be a great match with a desk or in a bed room Bi-color Blac...
Metal
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather stools designed by Jacques Adnet France.
Leather
1950's Stitched leather Rocking chair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather Rocking chair designed by Jacques Adnet Nice chocolate brown color France
Bronze
Jacques Adnet pair of modernist club chairs documented 1931
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Very beautiful pair of club armchairs designed by Jacques Adnet in 1931. This model perfectly embodies the designer’s modernist period, where the precision of the volumes interacts ...
Fabric
Pair of Jacques Adnet Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Pair of Jacques Adnet Armchairs with fantstic original green leather and signature contrast stitching. Leather bamboo legs with brass accents. France 1940's.
Metal
$9,500 / item
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with black leather seat and seat back. Signature Adnet contrast stitching throughout. Brass ball feet. Excellent condition ...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Pair of 1950s Stitched Leather Stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950ss stitched leather pair of stools by Jacques Adnet, France.
Animal Skin
1950's Pair of Stitched leather Ottoman by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Pair of Stitched leather Ottoman by Jacques Adnet France
Leather
1950's Stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet France Rare in this color Black and olive green
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Bench / Storage Chest, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare Jacques Adnet storage bench in green leather and solid oak. Heavy and well built, strong enough to hold multiple people sitting on it and very roomy inside to place...
Metal, Brass
Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie et rare fauteuil corbeille par Jacques Ad’et en skai blanc et piétement terminé de sabots en laiton.
Brass
Pair of Stitched leather chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather bi-color chairs Black and red leather Designed by Jacques Adnet
Metal
Set of 4 Chairs in Stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Set of 4 chairs in stitched Leather by Jacques Adnet Leather and metal 1950s France.
Leather
Pair of 1950's Red Stitched Leather Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's red stitched leather chairs by Jacques Adnet France.
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather Bar Stool, France, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
This spare bar stool in leather and painted cast iron sets up a stark contrast between form and composition. Constructed in sleek lines, and of Industria...
Iron
Rare Art Déco Club Chairs by Jacques Adnet, France 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Aachen, NW
Very rare and fine armchairs by Jacques Adnet. Made in France in the early 1930s. Fine Bouclé upholstery. Feets are made by solid wood. Stunning pieces. The chairs are in excellent,...
Bouclé, Wood
1950's Stitched Leather and Rattan Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rattan pair of armchairs Good condition some part of the rattan have been replaced see pictures color is quiet...
Leather, Rattan
1950's Stitched Leather Pair of Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather pair of chairs by Jacques Adnet. Very good condition.
Metal
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Description1950's Stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adn...
Leather
Jacques Adnet Set of Four chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant set of four Jacques Adnet chairs covered with leather hand stitched piqué-sellier.
Leather
Pair of Stitched leather chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather pair of armchairs Black métal and dark blue leather Great condition Designed by Jacques Adnet France
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet France.
Leather
1950's Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Asnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet Could be nice to match with a writing table or abed room
Leather
$21,000 / set
Jacques Adnet Pair of Black Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Fortie Art Deco pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet in black French polish with bronze mounts. 21.5” wide x 19” deep x 35” high. These chairs are unrestored in the photographs....
Wood
Pair of Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet From a set of six 1 pair in black 1 pair in burgundy.
Brass
Pair of Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet From a set of 6, 1 other pairs are black 1 other pair in clear brown, France.
Brass
Pair of Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet From a set of 6 others pairs are burgundy and clear brown, 1950s, France.
Brass