Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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
Jacques Adnet, Art Deco Modernist Desk and Chair, Lacquered Wood, Opaline Glass
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Exceptional semi-circular Art Deco desk by Jacques Adnet.
Made of black lacquered wood, featuring a rounded-cut top with an inset black opaline desktop. It rests on two cabinets wit...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Opaline Glass, Wood, Lacquer, Rosewood
Jacques Adnet : Oak Tripod minimalist desk C. 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-194, France) : Tripod oak wood desk
Minimalist and modernist tripod brown tripod oak desk
Model without drawer
Referenced in "Votre Maison" french magazine in ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Jacques Adnet Iron and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Black iron 'A' frame with 4 angled iron legs. Solid oak table top wrapped in black leather with brass studs p...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron
Jacques Adnet Desk, 1950’s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in PAU, FR
Important And rare green Desk and chair of Jacques Adnet.
Quitte rare in green.
The top is in black formica.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk in bi-color brown and black
feet in brass in the manner of bamboo
Possibility to add an armchair who is not included
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Jacques Adnet President Oak Desk, France 1940's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
“President” Oak Desk on drawer pedestals and brass plinth, copper handles with original British green leather top, details abound in this piece such as the guest facing end with its ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Jacques Adnet, Mahogany Semicircular Desk, France, circa 1936
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A grand mid-1930s desk as marvelous for its utility as its striking beauty. Not only do the elegant U-shape and large, receding supports complement the desk's rich mahogany finish, t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Jacques Adnet Leather and Oak Desk, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental Art Deco era desk by French Art Deco Modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with 4 posts, inverted u-shaped bases and brass support ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Iron
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Chocolate and caramel brown leather
France
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Olive green and black leather
France
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Jacques Adnet Oak Tripod Writing Desk
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Oak tripod writing desk by French modernist architect Jacques Adnet c. 1950's. This desk features a sliding drawer with a locking mechanism and matching brass key.
Jacques Adnet (19...
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Entire desk is wrapped in leather. Iron frame with 4 po...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Iron
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk covered with stitched leather
France
Designed by Jacques Adnet.
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather desk
Covered with navy blue leather, chromed metal
3 drawers.
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet.
Metal is in vintage condition.
See pictures for details.
Other pics on request, overall very good condition.
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1960s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Jacques Adnet Leather, Oak & Brass Table, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Jacques Adnet center table or writing desk in stitched leather with an oak top. The leather was expertly restored as per the original by the foremost restoration studio in the USA. It has a double-sided U...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Desk /Writing Table by Jacques Adnet 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important French mid-century 1940's desk or writing table by Jacques Adnet symbolizing the iconic Modern Neoclassical nature of French 1940's design. This elegant, sober tab...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass, Steel
Jacques Adnet Vanity, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vanity by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame completely wrapped in pink leather. Legs taper down to sharp exposed iron and end with brass ball feet. Tops of each leg ...
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Iron, Brass
Art Deco Secretaire by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
This secretaire desk was designed by Jacques Adnet, and was made in Tamo Ash Wood. The style of this secretaire features sleek lines, geometric shapes and a ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Ash
Fine French 1950's Rectangular Mahogany Desk by Jacques Adnet (2 available)
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French mid-century mahogany desk with a leather top and bronze details.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen, France.
2 desks available as well as two curved...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
1950's Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's "Campaign Desk " all covered with stitched leather designed by Jacques Adnet.
France.
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
1950s Stitched Leather Desk and Stool by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s Stitched leather desk with his stool.
All set designed by Jacques Adnet.
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Fine French 1950s Mahogany Curved Desk by Jacques Adnet '2 Available'
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet: A fine French midcentury mahogany curved desk with a leather top and bronze details.
Provenance: Palais des Consuls of Rouen, France.
2 rectangular desks with a simi...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
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...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal, Brass
Desk and its armchair
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Desk veneered with black varnished ebony.
The legs are composed of a box with three drawers with glass and chromed metal handles on one side and a solid base on the other.
It opens ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
Jacques Adnet, Curved Leather &Mahogany Desk with Bronze Details, France, 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Provenance:
Palais des Consuls de Rouen.
Bibliography:
For an illustration of these pieces, see:
Rouen, le Palais des Consuls. Presentation booklet. 26.
For an illustration of these...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
Jacques Adnet, Leather-topped Mahogany Desk with Bronze Details, France, 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Provenance:
Palais des Consuls de Rouen.
Bibliography:
For an illustration of these pieces, see:
Rouen, le Palais des Consuls. Presentation booklet. 26.
For an illustration of these...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Bronze
1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
This three-drawer Jacques Adnet desk in dark brown stitched leather with ring pulls and brass accents at feet. Finished all around and veneer top - SEE ALL detail images and video. ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather desk by Jacques Adnet
Bluet leather nickeled X base
Chair included
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Metal
1950's Stitched leather and patinated pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and pearwood writing table by Jacques Adnet
Rare modèle first quater of the 50's
Great vintage condition
France
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Pearwood
Fine French 1950s Leather Covered Desk and Chairs by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900 - 1984) - A fine French mid-century leather-covered curved desk with patinated metal details, a compass style cherry frame with tapered legs finished with silver-...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Cherry
Jacques Adnet desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Jacques Adnet desks and writing tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jacques Adnet desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables by Maison Jansen, Guillerme et Chambron, and Pierre Paulin. Prices for Jacques Adnet desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $12,000 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $27,168.
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