Jules Leleu Daybeds

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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Creator: Jules Leleu

Jules Leleu & Jean Prouvé Dayed

$48,500

Jules Leleu & Jean Prouvé Dayed

By Jules Leleu, Jean Prouvé

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jules Leleu & Ateliers Jean Prouvé — Modernist Daybed, France 1930's A rare collaboration between Art Deco master Jules Leleu and metalwork pioneer Jean Prouvé, designed for the Martel de Janville sanatorium. This red-lacquered steel bed features an integrated bedside table with a drawer and pivoting door. An iconic piece from one of the earliest examples of mass-produced metal furniture. Newly upholstered black linen daybed with bolster...

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1930s French Vintage Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Steel

Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980

$7,113 / set

H 34.26 in W 25.2 in D 42.92 in

Jean Prouvé, Lounge Chair 1980

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Jean Prouvé - Lounge chair Lounge Chair " Grand Repos " and its ottoman Circa 1980 Tecta edition stainless steel - dimensions : 109 x 64 x 87 Limited to 100 pieces Very ...

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1980s French Other Vintage Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Metal

Jean Prouvé "Scal" Bed, circa 1960

$25,319

H 23.63 in W 76.78 in D 36.62 in

Jean Prouvé "Scal" Bed, circa 1960

By Jean Prouvé

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

The "SCAL" bed is an iconic design by Jean Prouvé. This particular variant featuring a swiveling tablet designed by Charlotte Perriand, is a remarkable piece. It showcases a sleek de...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Steel

Jules Leleu armchair, circa 1930

$5,425

H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in

Jules Leleu armchair, circa 1930

By Jules Leleu

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Jules Leleu armchair, circa 1930

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Fabric, Wood

Jean Prouvé Scal Daybed

$47,500

H 18.5 in W 74.75 in D 35.5 in

Jean Prouvé Scal Daybed

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic design by Jean Prouvé, the Scal Daybed pairs industrial precision with elegant simplicity. Featuring a sleek metal frame and minimalist profile, it embodies Prouvé’s signat...

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1950s French Vintage Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Steel

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1940

$20,000

H 32.5 in W 25.25 in D 25.5 in

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1940

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

With rounded and scrolled detail on the armrest, this Jules Leleu Art Deco armchair is the picture of elegance and comfort. Bibliography: For an illustration of a similar model, se...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Velvet, Oak

Antique Victorian Day Bed

$1,723

H 30 in W 72 in D 30 in

Antique Victorian Day Bed

Located in Sherborne, GB

Antique Victorian day bed in the manner of Holland & sons with a button back and of good scale resting on fine turned legs ending on ceramic castors, will require recovering.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Upholstery

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940

$43,500

H 15.75 in W 31.89 in D 73.63 in

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Jean Prouvé “SCAL” Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1940 Designed in 1940 by Jean Prouvé for Atelier Jean Prouvé, the “SCAL” daybed is a rare example of the designer’s early ...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Metal

Jean Daybed

$9,915 / item

H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 27.56 in

Jean Daybed

By Durame

Located in Milan, IT

Simple in its design, the Jean daybed is functional, comfortable and extremely elegant. With the leather seat on top of a wooden base, it is a union of form and function, making this...

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2010s Italian Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Wood, Leather

Day Bed by Roche Bobois

$3,137Sale Price|50% Off

H 14.97 in W 93.71 in D 32.68 in

Day Bed by Roche Bobois

By Roche Bobois

Located in Basildon, London

Introducing the ultimate in luxury and versatility - the Day Bed by Roche Bobois. This stunning piece is the perfect addition to any living space, offering both comfort and style. Cr...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Fabric

Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, Bed or Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

$23,200

H 35.83 in W 52.37 in D 35.83 in

Jean Prouvé & Jules Leleu, Bed or Daybed / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Zürich, CH

This item expresses a specific rawness. There is no need for precise execution or the desire to appear sophisticated. It is simple, self-evident, and direct. It's made out of basic e...

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1930s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Steel

ASYM Day Bed - Modern Asymmetrical Day Bed in Cream Boucle

$18,760 / item

H 28 in W 36 in D 90 in

ASYM Day Bed - Modern Asymmetrical Day Bed in Cream Boucle

By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz

Located in Laguna Niguel, CA

Introducing the Asym Day Bed, a stunning piece of furniture designed to add elegance and sophistication to your living space. With its asymmetrical design elements, this day bed is b...

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2010s American Modern Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Upholstery

Vintage Jean Prouve Style Stool

$1,900

H 17.5 in W 13 in D 13 in

Vintage Jean Prouve Style Stool

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed for local schools in France in the 1940s. Lacquered green metal base and plywood seat. Beautiful patina. The Lycée Fabert is a senior high school in Metz, Moselle depart...

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1930s French Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Daybeds

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Metal

Jules Leleu daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

Jules Leleu daybeds 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 daybeds, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original daybeds by Jules Leleu were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider daybeds by Jacques Adnet, Jean Prouvé, and Pierre Chapo. Prices for Jules Leleu daybeds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $28,000 and can go as high as $28,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $28,000.

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