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Jules Leleu Cabinets

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 (1883-1961) Floral Mother of Pearl and Ebony Inlay Sideboard 1939
Jules Leleu (1883-1961) Floral Mother of Pearl and Ebony Inlay Sideboard 1939

Jules Leleu (1883-1961) Floral Mother of Pearl and Ebony Inlay Sideboard 1939

By Jules Leleu

Located in CA, CA

Jules Leleu (1883-1961) sideboard In Macassar ebony veneer, opening with two doors. Inlaid decoration of butterflies, flowers and foliage in mother-of-pearl and ebony. Curved upright...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Art Deco Sideboard by Jules Leleu
Fine Art Deco Sideboard by Jules Leleu

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 Cabinets

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Bronze

Fine French Art Deco Bar by Jules Leleu
Fine French Art Deco Bar by Jules Leleu

Fine French Art Deco Bar by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961) : A fine French Art Deco bar cabinet with palisander and metal marquetry, and brass mounted details. Interiors in sycamore, mirror and chrome. Inlaid plaque...

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20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Brass, Chrome

Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930
Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930

Jules Leleu, Pair of Tall Art Deco Cabinets, France, C. 1930

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

These cabinets share striking details, such as hardware and finish, with a series of pieces specially created by Maison Leleu for the steamship L'Atlantique. These stunning pieces we...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Bronze

French parquetry Cabinet Armoire by Jules Leleu
French parquetry Cabinet Armoire by Jules Leleu

French parquetry Cabinet Armoire by Jules Leleu

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Bronze

Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933
Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933

Jules Leleu, Large Lacquered Walnut Cabinet, France, 1933

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Unique and important Art Deco four-door cabinet in walnut with lacquered doors and nickel-plated details. Lacquer work by Katsu Hamanaka (1895-1982)....

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Jules Leleu Art Deco cabinet in amboyna with inlaid medallion
Jules Leleu Art Deco cabinet in amboyna with inlaid medallion

Jules Leleu Art Deco cabinet in amboyna with inlaid medallion

By Jules Leleu

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco cabinet (documented), by Jules Leleu (signed), in amboyna with inlaid medallion and original Breche marble top. Completely and correctly restored and refinish...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Breccia Marble

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Walnut Cabinet, France, C. 1944
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Walnut Cabinet, France, C. 1944

Jules Leleu, Art Deco Walnut Cabinet, France, C. 1944

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Fine walnut four-door cabinet by Jules Leleu with bronze medallion by Champreix For an illustration of an identical cabinet, see Mobilier et Décoration, no. 5. December 1946. F...

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20th Century French Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Bronze

Large Two-Door Commode by Jules Leleu, France, 1939
Large Two-Door Commode by Jules Leleu, France, 1939

Large Two-Door Commode by Jules Leleu, France, 1939

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Macassar ebony two-door commode with mother of pearl and ebony inlay by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Marquetry by Messager. This cabinet was exhibited in the museum show "Leleu 50 ans de mobilier et de décoration, 1920-1970" held in 2007 and 2008 at the Musée des Années 30, Boulogne-Billancourt, Paris, France and at La Piscine - Musée Art et Industrie...

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1930s French Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Macassar, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Jules Leleu Cabinet, France, 1956
Jules Leleu Cabinet, France, 1956

Jules Leleu Cabinet, France, 1956

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Vitrine by Jules Leleu in mahogany marquetry with glass sliding doors and gilt bronze legs Bears its original label dated Nov 9th 1956, and is numbered on the back: 28332 Prove...

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20th Century French Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Bronze

Jules Leleu French Art Deco Cherry Marquetry Vitrine
Jules Leleu French Art Deco Cherry Marquetry Vitrine

Jules Leleu French Art Deco Cherry Marquetry Vitrine

By Jules Leleu

Located in Baambrugge, NL

French Art Deco Cherry vitrine by Jules Leleu (1883-1961) from the 1930s and features a top compartment with two sliding glass doors and a glass shelf. A lower compartment has two wo...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Bronze

Mahogany Marquetry Side Table by Jules Leleu, Inlaid with Brass and Pewter.
Mahogany Marquetry Side Table by Jules Leleu, Inlaid with Brass and Pewter.

Mahogany Marquetry Side Table by Jules Leleu, Inlaid with Brass and Pewter.

By Jules Leleu

Located in Montreal, QC

Marquetry side table by Jules Leleu, inlaid with brass and pewter. Signed: Jules Leleu. (Also available a matching pair of simple beds).

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Mahogany

French Art Deco Signed Jules Leleu Cabinet
French Art Deco Signed Jules Leleu Cabinet

French Art Deco Signed Jules Leleu Cabinet

By Jules Leleu

Located in North Bergen, NJ

This sunning French Art Deco cabinet is designed by famous artisan Jules Leleu. The cabinet reflects the craftsmanship and quality of the Art Deco period. The bronze trim is pictured...

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20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Brass

Jules Leleu mahogany cabinet nickeled metal 1930
Jules Leleu mahogany cabinet nickeled metal 1930

Jules Leleu mahogany cabinet nickeled metal 1930

By Jules Leleu

Located in Paris, IDF

This very fine Art Deco cabinet was created in the 1930s by Jules Leleu, with flamed mahogany veneer and a nickeled metal base, and bears the workshop stamp. The piece perfectly illu...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Metal

Jules Leleu Sycamore Cabinet
Jules Leleu Sycamore Cabinet

Jules Leleu Sycamore Cabinet

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional sycamore cabinet has shelves on both sides. The center section has two drawers and one section of shelves and original glass handles. It is signed on the inside of the door. Referenced in the newest Leleu book.

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Sycamore

Jules Leleu, Vanity Cabinet, France, 1948
Jules Leleu, Vanity Cabinet, France, 1948

Jules Leleu, Vanity Cabinet, France, 1948

By Jules Leleu

Located in New York, NY

Rare palissander drop front vanity cabinet by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). The drop front opens to reveal an illuminated mirror in three sections Bibliog...

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20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze

1930s French Art Decò Sideboard Buffet Dry Bar by Jules Leleu, in Walnut Briar
1930s French Art Decò Sideboard Buffet Dry Bar by Jules Leleu, in Walnut Briar

1930s French Art Decò Sideboard Buffet Dry Bar by Jules Leleu, in Walnut Briar

By Jules Leleu

Located in Vigonza, Padua

This beautiful sideboard designed and executed by J&M Leleu, Paris (Jules and Marcel Leleu atelier), all in precious walnut briar , is a piece of furniture that alone embellishes...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Walnut

Maison Leleu, Mid-century Two-door Walnut Cabinet, France, C. 1960
Maison Leleu, Mid-century Two-door Walnut Cabinet, France, C. 1960

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 Cabinets

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Metal

Jules Leleu Art Deco cabinet in amboyna with mahogany interior
Jules Leleu Art Deco cabinet in amboyna with mahogany interior

Jules Leleu Art Deco cabinet in amboyna with mahogany interior

By Jules Leleu

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco cabinet by Jules Leleu (signed), circa 1925, in amboyna with interior fittings in mahogany, and with original Breche marble top. Completely and correctly rest...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Cabinets

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Breccia Marble

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Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco Rosewood marquetry secreraire cabinet by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Stepped top over a parquetry and marquetry inlaid drop-front secretaire cabinet, with ebony and mother o...

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Jules Leleu cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Jules Leleu cabinets 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Jules Leleu were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Maxime Old, and Maurice Dufrêne. Prices for Jules Leleu cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $225,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $38,000.

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