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
$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
1950's STitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather " Bridge chairs" by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and lin...
Metal
$47,564 / 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 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
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 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
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
Jacques Adnet Club Armchair, France, 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jacques Adnet Club Armchair, wool, France, 1936 Designed in 1936 by Jacques Adnet, this model embodies a refined idea of comfort — one that speaks in quiet tones. Its proportions a...
Wool
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.
Brass
$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
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 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
1950's Stitched leather and metal armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
A Rare French Midcentury Black and blue hand stitched leather armchair by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. Adnet had a rare talent for creating works that had used exquisite form and line...
Metal, Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
$41,880 / set
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.
Brass, Iron
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
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 ...
Rosewood
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.
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
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.
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...
Metal
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
Leather
$9,333
Jacques Adnet 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 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
Daybed by Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather and Brass, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet Daybed in Black Stitched Leather with Brass Accents, France, circa 1950 Elegant and rare daybed by Jacques Adnet, France, circa 1950, exemplifying the designer’s signa...
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
$2,640Sale Price / set|70% Off
H 33 in W 36 in D 36 in
Jacques Adnet Pair of Large Comfortable Armchairs Model of.
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Encino, CA
Jacques Adnet, model of Pair of large comfortable armchairs in off white/beige lacquered mahogany upholstered in gray/green textured fabric. Sock...
Brass
$5,341 / set
H 34.75 in W 25.5 in D 21 in
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
Jacques Adnet Club Armchair, France, 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jacques Adnet Club Armchair, wool, France, 1936 Designed in 1936 by Jacques Adnet, this model embodies a refined idea of comfort — one that speaks in quiet tones. Its proportions a...
Wool
Jacques Adnet Leather Daybed, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional leather and oak daybed attributed to Jacques Adnet. The entire frame is wrapped in dark green leather with signature Adnet contrast stitching and brass hardware. Cane sty...
Brass, Steel
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
$33,317
H 30.52 in W 51.58 in D 24.22 in
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
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
$4,786 / set
H 34.65 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Armchairs Iron Leather Brass Artisan Jacques Adnet 1950s French MCM
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and rare pair of Mid Century leather, wrought iron and brass armchairs in lovely vintage condition. Designed by French Modernist giant Jacques Adnet and made in France in...
Brass, Wrought Iron
$9,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 27 in D 26 in
PAIR Italian Midcentury Bamboo & Stitched Leather Lounge Chairs, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo, Rattan and hand-Stitched cowhide leather lounge chairs in the style of the French master, Jacques Adnet and Hermes. The chairs a...
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
$18,500 / set
H 35.75 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Manner of Jacques Adnet- Hermès, A Rare Pair French Ebonized Metal Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of French Mid-Century designer ebonized metal painted armchairs with forged decorative castings representing faux leather equestrian strap straps with buckles and rings, ...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33 in W 25 in D 23 in
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
Sold
H 31.89 in W 24.22 in D 32.68 in
Special listing for L.E.: Rare Armchair by Jacques Adnet in Original Leather
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Adnet for Compagnie des Arts Français, armchair, leather and darkened beech, France, circa 1930. Stunning lounge chair designed by Jacques Adnet in circa 1930. A rare model ...
Leather, Beech
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
Jacques Adnet leather mohair velvet pair of armchairs 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb pair of armchairs in black leather and mohair velvet by Jacques Adnet dating from the early 1950s. This set is characteristic of Adnet's work, with soft saddle-stitched leathe...
Leather, Velvet
Sold
H 32 in W 34 in D 32 in
Jacques Adnet Pair of Modernist Art Deco Armchairs in Leather, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of modernist club chairs by Jacques Adnet, upholstered in leather (2004) and on lacquered walnut bases.
Leather, Walnut
1950's Stitched Leather and Rattan Armchair by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rattan armchairs. Very good condition. France.
Leather, Rattan
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.
Leather, Oak
Jacques Adnet Leather Side Chair France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning full leather chair designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured by Ateliers Jacques Adnet, France 1950. This super nice shaped and super qua...
Brass
Sold
H 27.17 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Black Leather Armchairs Called “Chauffeuse” by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Compagnie Des Arts Français
Located in Uccle, BE
About this pair of black leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet Pair of "chauffeuse" armachairs, the steel structure covered with black sa...
Brass, Steel
Jacques Adnet Stitched Leather Chair, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet Stitched leather chair, France, 1940’s. Fully restored. Excellent condition.
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather Armchair, Circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in CA, CA
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...
Leather
Jacques Adnet Stitched Leather Chair, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
Jacques Adnet Stitched Leather Chair, France, 1940’s. Fully restored. Excellent condition. Desk shown in photo is available separately.
Leather