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 Round Dining Table, Stitched Black Leather and Brass, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Museum‑Level Jacques Adnet Leather‑Wrapped Dining Table, Rare Round Form, 1950s A truly exceptional Jacques Adnet masterpiece, this round dining table represents the pinnacle of the ...
Brass, Metal
Jacques Adnet Black Stitched Leather Wicker Bar Cart Trolley Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
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. Original vintage wicker covered...
Brass
1950's Stitched leather table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather small diner table, or writing table by Jacques Adnet Cow leather and tainted pearwood
Leather, Pearwood
$25,000Sale Price / set|61% Off
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Black lacquered parchment & chromed metal Jacques Adnet dining table with six chairs. Table with black glass top, chairs upholstered upholstered in black leather. Diameter of the bas...
Chrome
Jacques Adnet, Large Square Center Table, France, 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
This table was part of a project Jacques Adnet undertook with fellow designer André Arbus to redecorate the Palais des Consuls de Rouen in 1955.
Mahogany
$1,750
H 27 in W 32 in D 32 in
Italian Marquetry Wood Bar Cart, Dessert Cart, End Table, or Bath Cart Trolley
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian Wood Bar Cart, End table, Bath Cart, etc. It depicts a two level cart. The first level is a rectangular in a unique light mustard color...
Brass
$4,504 / set
H 31.49 in W 62.99 in D 62.99 in
1940s Laminated Wood Dining Table Six Chairs Seat Skai Covered Italian Design
By Vittorio Nobili, Carlo Ratti
Located in Milan, IT
Dining table in laminated wood with wooden and satin finish black metal legs with brass feet adjustable in height, complete with six chairs in plywood and bent, with seat covered wit...
Wood
$4,362Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
Midcentury Giovanni Offredi Paracarro Dining Table and Chairs for Saporiti, 1973
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in Roma, IT
Unique "Paracarro" model dining table with a set of four chairs. It was designed by Giovanni Offredi and produced by Saporiti in Italy during 1973. Based on a prototype project, i...
Concrete, Steel, Chrome
$16,475 / set
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 46.46 in
Age Art Deco Baroque Dining Table & Chairs , Louis Philippe, Ferrarese Burl
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Baroque Ferrarese burl walnut with neoclassical references , Art Decò age, table with six chairs of the early twentieth century, in solid blond walnut. Shaped oval shaped table, wit...
Walnut
Jacques Adnet Hermes Style Iron Equestrian Dining Set
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 5 Piece Jacques Adnet Hermes Style Iron Equestrian Dining Set We called it our 4 Horseman...
Iron, Metal
McGuire Style Rattan Dining Table & Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Odd rattan bases with woven faux leather seats with high backs. Table has rattan base with oval glass top. 2 arm chairs measure 49" H x 26 1/4" W x 26" D. Seat height 18 1/2". 6 ...
Rattan
$28,451 / set
H 29.53 in W 63.78 in D 63.78 in
Art Deco Dining Room Set by Mercier Freres, France, 1920s
By Mercier Freres
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Rare and stunning Art Deco dining-room set by Mercier Freres, dating from the 1920s, comprising a large, square, extendable table, eight chairs, a sideboard with top display cabinet,...
Mid century Jacques Adnet bar trolley
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Mid century bar cart attributed to Jacques Adnet – Steel frame clad in saddle stitched black leather. A classic Adnet design with it’s original glass shelves. France circa 1960 Jac...
Steel
Jacques Adnet Bar Cart
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet 2-tier bar cart, removable top mirror tray. Very good condition, wheels in good condition. Tray dimensions: 24 / 15 inches.
Chrome
Mid Century Italian Square Onyx & Blush Marble Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning marble dining from Italy, circa 1980's. It features a large 38 x 40 top that seats 4 comfortably. Beautiful natural onyx top. Traditional column base in a blush colored ma...
Marble, Onyx
Bremshey Bar Cart Trolley 1960s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Bremshey Folding Bar Cart Troliey Germany 1960s
Chrome
1950's Stitched Leather Small Table by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice small table covered with stitched leather. Top with brown formica. Designed by Jacques Adnet. France.
Leather, Formica
Sold
H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Art Deco Mahogany Round Table with Extensions, by Jacques Adnet, circa 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Beautiful round extendable dining table in solid and veneered mahogany. The table top is in veneered mahogany with a "sun" pattern. The top and bottom of the 4 legs are decorat...
Wood
1950's Stitched Leather Gueridon by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1950's Stitched leather gueridon by Jacques Adnet Could be matched with 4 chairs. The 4 chairs are listed separately Very good condition France.
Metal
Sold
H 29.14 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Jacques Adnet Artdeco Black Dinningtable Lacquered Wood Brass Bronze Round
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Valladolid, ES
Outstanding and very refined round table by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) one of the best architects and interior designers in the first half of the 20th century. This table is in Frenc...
Brass, Bronze
Jacques Adnet Leather Covered Dining Table, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning and very extraordinary dining table designed by Jacques Adnet and manufactured by Atalier Jacques Adnet, France, 1950. This super nice shaped and super quality table has a m...
Brass
Sold
H 30 in W 63 in D 37.5 in
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Brass, Steel & Leather Dining Table Or Desk France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Art Deco Jacques Adnet Dining Table or Desk made out of Steel, Brass and Leather. Newly restored, 2 additional leaves available. Stunning French Craftsmanship.
Brass, Steel
Jacques Adnet Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Important Jacques Adnet library table with thick square mahogany top with over flowing edge connected to four straight legs with bronze feet. Collaboration with designer Andre Arbus...
Mahogany
Jacques Adnet, Large Round Center Table, France, 1955
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
This table was part of a project Jacques Adnet undertook with fellow designer André Arbus to redecorate the Palais des Consuls de Rouen in 1955.
Mahogany
Jacques Adnet Desk or Dining Table
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brussels, BE
A rare and original desk or dining table by Jacques Adnet in very good condition, circa 1960. Original top on glass.
Brass, Metal