Jules Leleu Furniture
French, 1883-1961
A designer and ensemblier, Jules Leleu was one of the key authors of the Art Deco movement. While he did not win the fame of such contemporaries as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Jean-Michel Frank, Leleu had a longer career and was easily their peer in the conception of trim, refined furniture forms and in the use of the opulent materials — from lacquer and ivory to sharkskin and exotic woods — that were a keynote of haute Art Deco design.
Leleu was born into a family of artisans and decorators. Their firm, Maison Leleu, had existed since the 18th century and Jules would guide it through much of the 20th. (The business lasted until 1973, headed at the end by Jules's children.) He studied architecture, served as an aviator in World War I, and after the conflict took up design full-time. Leleu presented work at the 1925 exposition in Paris that gave us the term Art Deco, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York purchased a burl amboyna wood commode by Leleu directly from the show.
As the desks, dining tables and other furniture on 1stDibs show, Leleu was a stickler for precision craft and preferred to let his materials do the talking — his furniture is generally spare and sleek; its presence is established by figuring (or patterning/graining) in the wood and the occasional marquetry medallion. He had a keen eye for currents in design, and an adaptable sensibility. Maison Leleu would embrace many of the starker forms of modernism after the 1940s, as well as new materials such as artificial lacquer and plastics (then considered cutting-edge rather than cheap). Jules Leleu is a guiding light of 20th-century modernism: a man whose work represents both a devotion to traditional handiwork and an appreciation for the next wave in design.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Creator: Jules Leleu
Jules Leleu stool
By Jules Leleu
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Stool by Jules Leleu around 1960s
Beautiful exemple of the artist with a modern touch yet still art deco style
Original fabric
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Wood
Maison Leleu, Mid-century Two-door Walnut Cabinet, France, C. 1960
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Walnut cabinet with sliding doors, removable shelves and metal legs by Maison Leleu.
Signed: Leleu Paris.
The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Déco per...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Metal
Single 'Double Torsade' Sconce Jules Leleu, France, Art Moderne, Ca. 1947
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Gilded bronze two-light sconce composed of a round backplate issuing two candlearms in the shape of stylized intertwined ropes ending in shades. Signed and numbered on the reverse. L...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Bronze
SET OF 8 French Mid-Century / Art Deco Dining Chairs Signed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
An Important SET of 8 French Art Deco / Midcentury Modern Dining Room Chairs signed by the French master designer and decorator, Jules Leleu. This rare set of chairs expresses the he...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Furniture
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Brass
Pair of Jules Leleu Bronze Wall Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of 1950's double arm satin finish bronze wall sconces.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Jules Leleu Vintage Chairs in Wood and Green Leather
By Jules Leleu
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful set consisting of four wooden chairs designed in the 1930s by Jules Leleu, French manufacture.
The chairs have very eccentric shapes, both hard geometric and soft and comfo...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Wood, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Smoked Pewter Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa was realized by the legendary Jules Leleu in France circa 1950. It offers the clean silhouette, attention to detail and timeless (yet perenially ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Velvet, Walnut
2 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany and Rosewood Side Tables by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco side tables by Jules Leleu with a solid mahogany base and a rosewood veneered top.
Stamped.
Dimensions:
Bigger one is H 25" x W 15 3/4" x D 15 1/2"
Smaller...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Leleu-Deshaye Leather and Chrome Armchairs, France 1965
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Leleu-Deshaye leather and chromed steel, original leather and chrome. Measures: Arm height 24 1/2".
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Furniture
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Leather
Original Watercolor Rendering for 1956 Living Room by Leleu Firm, Paris
By Jules Leleu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous, original elevation watercolor, depicting a living room wall centered around a baronial fireplace with deep red brick hearth, was prepared for Madame Keime by the celebrated Leleu firm, in the years when Jules Leleu was passing the baton to his sons André and Jean and his daughter Paule. At the height of the Art Deco period, Jules was known for his sumptuous furniture with inlays of exotic woods such as Macassar ebony, amboyna and palisander, as well as designs for illustrious projects such as the SS Normandie and SS Ile de France...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Watercolor
1950s Vintage Jules Leleu French Art Deco Brass Wall Sconces, Sold as Set of Six
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jules Leleu polished brass and glass pair of sconces, attributed to Jules Leleu. Three pairs available. Professionally rewired. Original porcelain socket. Total of 6 sconces availabl...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Jules Leleu Style Sconces,
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Nice pair of sconces in the manner of Jules Leleu. Two lights, 60 watts max per bulb. US rewired and in working condition. Sold with Shades dimensions: 5”H, 4.5” diam bottom base, 3....
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Jules Leleu Style Bronze Sconces, 2 Pairs Available
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Jules Leleu styles two arms sconces. US rewired and in working condition two light, 60 watts max bulb backplate, dimension 4 by 4.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Jean Prouvé Side Chair
By Jules Leleu, Jean Prouvé
Located in Stockton, NJ
Side chair for Martel de Janville Sanatorium, Plateau d'Assy. Ateliers Jean Prouvé, France, 1936.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Steel
Maison Leleu Modernist Round Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Modernist circular pedestal table, with green lacquered tray top resting on a beige painted drum, with chrome footrest, 1950's. Model illustrated on page 94...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Leleu Style Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Jules Leleu style two-arm sconces custom brass backplate included US rewired and in working condition two lights, 60 watt max per light.
Hav...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French parquetry Cabinet Armoire by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cabinet with parquetry design by Jules Leleu Paris, Model no. 4178. Designed in 1951 and this example is dated to 1953. Functioning as an Armoire for wardrobe, the cabinet fe...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Jules Leleu, Coffee Table with Tripod Base, circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful examples of Jules Leleu timeless designs. The coffee table, circa 1930, is in mahogany, glass and nickel plated metal. It is in great condition.
Jules-Emile Leleu (1883-...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Brass and Crystal Floor Lamps, Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps by Jules Leleu in solid brass with bronze patina and crystal detailing. The pieces are highlighted with crystal rin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Elegant pair of Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
we have over three thousand antique sconces and over one thousand antique lights, if you need a specific pair of sconces or lights, use the contact dealer button to ask us, we might ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Wrought Iron, Brass
Leleu Art Deco Pair of Wall Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Travail Francais, 1940s wall sconces attributed to Leleu.
In nickeled bronze with cut-crystal elements. (Two pairs are available.)
Height: 6 1/3”, width: 8 2/3”.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Jules Leleu Rectangular Coffee Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Rosewood marquetry, with gilded bronze accents side table.
Signed, numbered and dated 1953.
Measures: Height 21”, length 27”, depth 19”.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 10 Fine French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)- Rare set of 10 fine French Mid-Century dining chairs with a tubular lacquered metal frame and gilded brass feet.
Signed
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Jules Leleu armchairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in NANTES, FR
Gorgeous pair of beech armchairs by Jules Leleu, 1950. In excellent condition, very confortable.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Beech
Jean Prouvé Wall-Mounted Desk
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in Stockton, NJ
Wall-mounted desk for Martel de Janville Sanatorium, Plateau d'Assy.
Ateliers Jean Prouvé, France, 1936.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jean Prouvé Bed Frame
By Jean Prouvé, Jules Leleu
Located in Stockton, NJ
Jean Prouvé and Jules Leleu enameled steel bedframe with attached two-door oak top cabinet. Fits a European twin size cushion. Designed for the Martel de Janville...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Steel
A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French 1950s walnut dining / writing table with two ends pull-out leaves and bronze details (sabots).
Width is 110" when fully extended.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fine Art Deco Sideboard by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
An important rosewood cabinet, decorated with a spray of inlay mother-of-pearl flowers and butterflies, legs with gilded bronze sabots. With the original ...
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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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Jules Leleu furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Jules Leleu furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jules Leleu furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Jules Leleu were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Charles Dudouyt, André Arbus, and Jean Pascaud. Prices for Jules Leleu furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $890 and can go as high as $225,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,817.
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