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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Set of 4 Fine French 1950s Gilded Bronze Wall Lights by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu - A set of four fine French Mid-Century gilded bronze sconces with two spiraled arms and glass details. Signed Dimensions without shade are: W: 11 3/8" - 29cm D: 3 7/8...
Metal
$16,000 / set
Pair of Art Deco Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A rare pair of sconces in gilded brass with clear and frosted glass inserts and frosted shades. (Two pairs available.) Ref: Period illustration as displayed inside the paquetbot &quo...
Brass
Art Deco French Jules Leleu style Sconces Brass & Crystal, Pair
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco circa 1950 original pair of Jules Leleu style sconces, brass and crystal. Wired for US and in working condition each sconce takes one bulb max. 40 watts. Original ag...
Crystal, Metal, Brass
$2,950 / set
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....
Bronze
Three Art Deco bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu France, circa 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and original Art Deco bronze and green lacquer sconces, all stamped in the back J. L. (Jules Leleu) 151 (model number). They can be...
Bronze
Elegant Pair of Jules and André Leleu Gilt-Bronze Double Torsade Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant pair of Jules and André Leleu gilt-bronze double torsade two-light sconces. Stamped: "Leleu Paris and Made in France P26658". Measures: Overall width: 12.5” with shades Overa...
Bronze
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu 1940's
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Superb pair of French Art Deco double arms brass wall sconces by Jules Leleu 1940's. Each sconce accommodates two candelabra bulbs (120 watts max ). Re-plating in different finishes ...
Bronze
$2,980 / set
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...
Bronze
Rare and Elegant Pair of Art Deco Gilt Bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and elegant pair of Art Deco gilt bronze sconces by Jules Leleu, France, 1940 Stamped Leleu and numbered.
Bronze
$11,000 / set
Pair of "Draperie" Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of French Art Deco "Draperie" wall sconces by Jules Leleu, two-armed, in gilt bronze, crystal and fabric shades.
Bronze
Rare and Beautiful Set of Five French Bronze 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...
Bronze
$16,500 / set
Jules Leleu Wall Sconces "Acantes"
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu wall sconces "Acantes" Gilded cast bronze, signed "Leleu Paris" and "Made in France" Size H: 12", W: 7", D: 3.5".
Bronze
$4,000 / set
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”.
Crystal, Bronze
$2,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of French Sconces in the style of Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely pair of French scroll sconces in the style of Jules Leleu. Newly nickel plated and rewired, with a custom backplate for US installation.
Nickel
$3,380Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair 1930s French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces Documented by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Bronze w/ Crystal Wall Sconces Documented and made by Jules Leleu. The crystal was manufactured by Baccarat as Baccarat made the crystal for Leleu's...
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.
Brass, Bronze
Elegant set of four iron/crytal sconces design by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful and sexy set of four iron/crystal sconces design by Jules Leleu, the patina and the color are much nicer in person
Crystal, Wrought Iron
$2,500 / set
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 ...
Wrought Iron, Brass
Pair of "Draperie" French Art Deco Wall Sconces signed by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French Art Deco wall sconces known as "Draperie" by the French Master "Jules Leleu", two-armed, in brushed bronze with crystal accent. (signature in the last image). Sconce...
Bronze
$7,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Crystal, Bronze
$1,997Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 16 in W 14 in D 6 in
Large Set of Three French 1950s Lunel Wall Lights
By Maison Lunel
Located in New York, NY
Great large 1950s French sconces composed of brass and matte black fixtures holding large white matte glass shades. Rewired.
Brass, Enamel
1940s Bronze French Sconces in the Style of Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of 1940s French bronze sconces in the taste of Jules Leleu. Two lights, 40, watts max per light. US rewired and in working condition. Two pairs available, priced indiv...
Bronze
$3,406
H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 5.32 in
French Pair of Art Deco Sconces attributed to Jules Leleu , circa 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) Pair of gilt bronze sconces with two arms of curved lights enclosing a glass disc on circular plate underlined by interlacing. Circa 1935-1940 A designer an...
Bronze
Jules Leleu Style Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sconces in the style of Jules Leleu. Brass and glass. US rewired and in working condition. Two bulb per sconce, 75 watts max per bulb. Have a look on our impressive co...
Brass, Bronze
Jules Leleu Style Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of sconces in the style of Jules Leleu. Bronze brass and glass. US rewired and in working condition. Two bulb per sconce, 75 watts max per bulb. Have a look on our impres...
Brass, Bronze
$2,232Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 7 in W 7 in D 13 in
Pair 1925 French Art Deco Blown Crystal Mirror Back Wall Sconces att Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1925 French Art Deco Blown Crystal Tubular Form Wall Sconces attributed to Jules Leleu. Bronze mounts, mirror back. Very high quality. Crystal is clear. Fantastic and rare pair ...
Crystal
$650Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 8.5 in W 5.5 in D 4.75 in
Pair of French Art Deco Sconces style Jules Leleu, circa 1930-40
Located in Miami, FL
French 1930-40s wall sconces in the style of Jules Leleu. In nickelled bronze with handcut elements made of altuglas. Each sconce measures 8 1/2" W x 5 1/2" H x 4 3/4" Deep Currentl...
Bronze, Nickel
$1,888Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Pair 1930's French Art Deco Bronze Wall Sconces attributed to Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's Pair French Art Deco Bronze Wall Sconces attrib. Jules Leleu. Beautiful design. Parisian estate.
Bronze
Jules Leleu Wall-Sconces "Palmes"
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Leleu sconces "Palmes" Cast bronze gilded. Size: 12" x 7" x 3.5" Electrified.
Bronze
Pair of "Draperie" Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of French Art Deco "Draperie" wall sconces by Jules Leleu, two-armed, in gilt bronze, crystal and fabric shades.
Bronze
$1,395 / set
H 15.75 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Pair Early 20th Century Jules Leleu Style Crystal and Brass Wall Candle Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Early 20th Century Crystal and Brass Wall Candle Two-Lights Sconces in the Style of Jules Leleu. Originally electric and converted to candle sconce. Measures 9 " in width, 4....
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”.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 11 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Elegant Pair of Jules and André Leleu Gilt-Bronze Double Torsade Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant pair of Jules and André Leleu gilt-bronze double torsade two-light sconces Stamped: "Leleu Paris and Made in France P26658". Measures: Overall width: 12.5” with shades...
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Crystal Sconces by Jules Leleu, France, 1960s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of gilt bronze sconces by Jules Leleu, crystal elements with cast bronze decorative plate. Rewired and supplied with matched custom backplate visible in the picture. *Lampshades...
Bronze
1940 Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Wall Lights Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neoclassical bronze wall lights Jules Leleu, 1940 Composed of a trapezoidal base in blackened bronze highlighted by a gilded bronze band on the upper and lower part of the w...
Brass
1940 Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Wall Lights Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neoclassical bronze wall lights Jules Leleu, 1940 Composed of a trapezoidal base in blackened bronze highlighted by a gilded bronze band on the upper and lower part of the w...
Brass
1940 Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Wall Lights Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of neoclassical bronze wall lights Jules Leleu, 1940 Composed of a trapezoidal base in blackened bronze highlighted by a gilded bronze band on the upper and lower part of the w...
Brass
French Art Deco Wall Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
French Art Deco gilded bronze sconces signed. Marked Made in France, Leleu Paris and numbered.
Bronze
Pair of Triple Arms Brass Sconces in the Style of Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of triple arms brass sconces, Jules Leleu style. Three lights, 60 watt max per socket. US rewired and in working condition. Have a look on our ...
Brass
Jules Leleu, Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces, Model 3626
By Jules Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jules Leleu, pair of gilt bronze sconces, model 3626.
Bronze
Exceptional Pair of Torch Sconces with Blown Glass Shade by Leleu, 1950s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Jules Leleu (1883–1961). An exceptional pair of single-branch torch sconces. Gunmetal and polished bronze mounts, blown bubble-filled glass shade with white bubbled inner shade. Fr...
Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two arm gilt-bronze sconces with crystal bobèches by Jules Leleu.
For an illustration of similar sconces, see Siriex, Françoise. The House of Leleu. New York: Hudson Hi...
Crystal, Bronze
Jules Leleu Pair of "Acanthe" Gilded Bronze Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) "Acanthe" pair of sconces in gilded bronze , with a motif of a large acanthus leaf and rope, 1940's. Model illustrated in "Jules and Andre Leleu" (1996) by...
Bronze
Pair of French Art Deco Gilt Metal Sconces by Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco wall sconces signed "Leleu, Paris." Each sconce is composed of gilt metal with two scroll design arms supporting a single pleated shade.
Metal, Gold Leaf