Jacques Adnet Armchairs
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 armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of four “Metteur en scène” (director’s) armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of four “director” armchairs, the structure and base in black forged steel by Jacques Adnet.
The seat and backrest in thick cotton with saddle stitched black leather accents.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Pair of neoclassical Jacques Adnet armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of neoclassical wood and fabric Jacques Adnet armchairs
Category
1940s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of neoclassical Jacques Adnet armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of neoclassical wood and fabric Jacques Adnet armchairs
Category
1940s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Black Leather Armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black leather armchair by Jacques Adnet.
Dimensions: 25.5"w x 26"d x 28"h x 16"sh
France, circa 1950s
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
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
France
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Jacques Adnet Black Vinyl & Brass Armchairs, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
President armchairs by Jacques Adnet, in their original Vinyl on brass legs.
Sold in pairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
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
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950's Stitched leather desk armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk armchair by Jacques Adnet
Seat high : 4" cm
Armrest : 67 cm
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Arm / Desk Chair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stamford, CT
A hand stiched leather desk chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. featuring a tubular steel frame, upholstered with patinated leather. Adnet introduced the frame in combination wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
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.
Category
1950s French Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1950's Stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Rare modèle
Fully restored
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of four “Metteur en scène” (director’s) armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of four “director” armchairs, the structure and base in black forged steel by Jacques Adnet.
The seat and backrest in thick cotton with saddle stitched black leather accents.
The...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal, 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 six 1 pair in black 1 pair in burgundy.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare pair of stitched leather armchairs.
Designed by Jacques Adnet.
France.
1950's.
Price given for one pair.
Possibility of a second pair.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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 Armchairs
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 Armchairs
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather
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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Set of Six Rosewood Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Modernist Art Deco set of six armchairs by Jacques Adnet in rosewood, circa 1935. 24” wide x 26” deep x 30” high. Restored, refinished. Need new upholstery.
JACQUES ADNET
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Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
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....
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
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 6, 1 other pairs are black 1 other pair in clear brown,
France.
Category
1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Jacques Adnet armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jacques Adnet armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Jacques Adnet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Pierre Guariche, Ligne Roset, and Joseph-André Motte. Prices for Jacques Adnet armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $94,525, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $20,515.
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