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
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
$66,969 / set
Jacques Quinet Arm Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Quinet arm chairs in black leather with signature contrast hand stitching and thick brass feet.
Wonderful angled legs and patina to leather on legs.
Seats newly upholstere...
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
$14,500 / item
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
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.
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 six 1 pair in black 1 pair in burgundy.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1950's Stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of 1950's Stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet
Possibility of a third one
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
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
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.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal
Armchair and Ottoman in White Leather, Jacques Adnet, 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair and ottoman covered in off-white leather, by French architect and designer Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) from the 1930s. The angled backrest is framed by two armrests. The solid...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 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
$40,781 / set
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 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Upholstery
$9,000 / item
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Mahogany
1950's Stitched leather Ottomans
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather ottomans by Jacques Adnet
This is a Great piece
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet French Presidential Velvet Armchair, 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...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant set of four Jacques Adnet chairs covered with leather hand stitched piqué-sellier.
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
$9,084
Set of 11 Fine French 1950s Mahogany Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) – Set of eleven fine French Mid-Century comfortable mahogany dining chairs with brass sabots.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen.
Bibliography: « Jac...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
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.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
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 ...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
$9,500 / item
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet
France.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1950's Stitched leather ottomans by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Ottomans
with brass feet
Price given for a pair
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Brass
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
1950's Stitched leather pair of stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950's Stitched leather pair of stools by Jacques Adnet
France
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
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.
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Metal
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
1950's Stitched leather stools by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
1950's Stitched leather pair of stools by Jacques adnet
Color / Chocolate and black
France
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
Leather
Leather Stool with Brass Capped Feet by Jacques Adnet, France, c. 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York City, NY
Gorgeous leather stool with stitched leather legs and patinated brass capped feet. This is a great example of Adnet's work; a real collector's item.
Category
1940s French Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Seating
Materials
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
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
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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