Jacques Adnet Seating
French, 1901-1984
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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Creator: Jacques Adnet
Pair of Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Feet and arms are stitched with original faux leather
France.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
Set of Eight Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Chairs with high rectangular backrest.
Square section oak legs with a moulding.
Upholstered in a fabric with geometric decoration.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Late 1940's Moderne / Deco Footstool or Ottoman
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French, late 1940’s Jacques Adnet stool in Cerused white oak purchased from Miguel Saco Inc. in New York City. Upholstered in Ashbury calf hide leather in a warm off white with sligh...
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
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...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron frame with black leather seat and seat back. Chair sits on brass feet and features a triangular support under the seat whi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very rare pair Stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Original Leather, very condition
France
1950's.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Pairs of Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of of oak and stitched leather armchairs designed by Jacques Adnet
Could be sold by pair
France
1950's.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of Stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet
1950's
France.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
1950's Pair of Stitched Leather Stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's pair of stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet
France.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, Circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A rare Jacques Adnet armchair dating from the 1950s.
Constructed on an angular black metal frame, the slung seat, back and arms are edged with Adnet's signature saddle stitching in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
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.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs with black iron structure and brass details
Red Stiched original leather and black stripes
Jacques Adnet, circa 1950
Great condition.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Four Art Deco Oak Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of four Art Deco oak armchairs by Jacques Adnet upholstered in fuschia color.
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Beech
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.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Animal Skin
Stitched Leather Daybed by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Stitched leather daybed by Jacques Adnet
1950s
France.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Iron
Jacques Adnet For Hermes Valet Leather Wrapped Original Tartan Plaid Upholstery
By Jacques Adnet, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare Jacques Adnet for Hermes valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in Hermès saddle style and original tartan plaid wool upholstery....
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Leather 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...
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
1950s Stitched Leather UNESCO Armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare stitched Leather desk armchair realised for the UNESCO
Perfect condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass
Black Leather Armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black leather armchair by Jacques Adnet.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
Faux Bambou stool By Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare Brass bambou stool and red leather seat by Jacques Adnet
1950s
France.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Stitched Leather Stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Jacques Adnet stools.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
Jacques Adnet Valet de Nuit Leather Wrapped, Original Tartan Plaid Upholstery
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rare and handsome Jacques Adnet valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in Hermes saddle style and original tartan plaid wool upholste...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal
32 Fine French 1950s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Thirty-two fine French midcentury comfortable mahogany chairs by Jacques Adnet.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen.
Bibliography: "Jacques Adnet" by Alain-Rene Hardy and Gaelle ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Jacques Adnet Stool
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
One stool designed by Jacques Adnet with chromed brass bamboo feet and deep blue leather hand stitched piqué sellier.
Category
Mid-20th Century Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
Jacques Adnet seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Jacques Adnet seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of animal skin and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jacques Adnet seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Jacques Adnet were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Jules Leleu, André Arbus, and Jean-Charles Moreux. Prices for Jacques Adnet seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $125,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,424.
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