Léon Jallot was a French cabinetmaker who, just as modernism was gaining steam, preferred the pared-back elegance and traditional techniques associated with the design of French Provincial furniture and other styles that took shape prior to the 20th century.
While decorative flourishes and ornamentation were prominent in the Art Nouveau style of his time, Jallot advocated for the simple merits of good craftsmanship. He was a true woodworker, creating striking armchairs, cocktail tables and cabinets in oak, ash and pearwood that have a stately, architectural quality.
Jallot was born in Nantes in 1874 and started working with wood to create sculptural furniture when he was very young. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and began working at the store of Parisian entrepreneur and art dealer Siegfried Bing in 1898. Jallot soon assumed the role of Art Nouveau director at Bing’s storefront. He helped coordinate and oversaw Bing's exhibit at the Paris Universal Exposition in 1900.
Jallot left Siegfried Bing’s employ in 1901 to become a founding member of the inaugural Salon of Société des Artistes Décorateurs. The organization was established to sponsor annual salons and encourage an interest in the fine arts and design. In 1903, Jallot also opened his own decorating workshop, where he worked on everything from furniture and decor to upholstery and textiles. He exhibited at the Salons of Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1908 and the Salon d'Automne in 1919.
Jallot introduced his son, Maurice Jallot, to the cabinetmaking business in 1921. Maurice took after his father in the impressive skills and passion that he developed for design, and the two became partners. They exhibited several of their commissioned pieces together at 1925’s International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris — the art fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world.
Jallot retired in the 1940s, and Maurice carried on the business until the end of the decade.
Today, some of Léon Jallot's pieces are held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His furniture was also showcased at an exhibit in 2017 called "The Jazz Age: American Style in the 1920s" at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.
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$35,000 / set
Leon Jallot Pair of Armchairs
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of sculpted mahogany armchairs, French, 1910. Model exhibited at the 1910 Salon des Artistes Decorateurs. Documented.
Mahogany
$22,000 / set
Leon Jallot Pair of Sculpted Pearwood Armchairs
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early Classic French Art Deco pair of armchairs in sculpted pearwood by Leon Jallot. This model was presented by the designer in the office for an art collector at Le Salon d'Automne...
Pearwood
Leon Jallot French Art Nouveau pair of armchairs in sculpted cherry. Circa 1910
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Nouveau pair of armchairs, circa 1910, by Leon Jallot in sculpted cherry. 28” wide x 26” deep x 31” high. Frame restored, ready to be upholstered. LEON JALLOT (1874-1967)...
Cherry
Pair of Fine French Art Nouveau Solid Oak Armchairs by Leon Jallot
By Léon Jallot
Located in Long Island City, NY
Leon Jallot (1874 - 1967), designer and cabinet maker - A pair of fine French Art Nouveau solid oak armchairs with floral carving details on backs, and fluted carving on the frames. ...
Oak
$5,432Sale Price / set|20% Off
PAiR OF FRENCH ART DECO LEON JALLOT ART NOUVEAU WALNUT ARMCHAIRS PART OF A SUITE
By Maurice and Léon Jallot, Léon Jallot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of hand made in Paris France, Leon Jallot, Art Nouveau brown leather barrel back tub armcha...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
By Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue upholstery ensure comfort in any modern interior. Made by Madison Furniture Industries...
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Pair of Art deco armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of rounded armchairs in an art deco style. Nice wood work, especially with veined details at the feet. reupholstery in a green mohair velvet.
Wood
Pair of French Art Deco Aubusson Armchairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Art Deco mahogany open Armchairs with bronze feet and floral Aubusson upholstered seat and back. (att: JULES LELEU, Ile de France)
Mahogany, Tapestry
$13,170 / set
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in Walnut and Fabric, France 1930's
By Jean Pascaud, Rudolf Steiner, Maurice Jallot, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in Walnut and Fabric, France 1930's. Beautiful dark Nutwood with a lovely texture. These armchairs deserve a beautiful velvet or other high-qua...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
By Jacques Quinet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Art Deco armchairs attributed to J. Quinet. Lacquered wood and suede, sword shape back legs. Interesting oval nails...
Wood
$9,800 / set
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
A Pair of Fine French Art Deco Walnut Armchairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco upholstered walnut armchairs by Jules Leleu.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Armchairs, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco lounge armchairs with upholstered seats and backrests. The chairs are veneered in walnut and feature an unusually constructed frame with quarter-circle side elements...
Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco J. Halabala Armchair
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1940, Czech Republic. Designed by a famous Czech designer Jindrich Halabala, (a Czech designer ranked among the most outstanding creators of the modern period....
Walnut
Pair of Leon Frost Signed Lucite Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Leon Frost signed Lucite armchairs with upholstered velvet seat and back, curved modern design.
Velvet, Lucite
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut
Located in London, GB
A stylish and very well made pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs in walnut. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1930’s. The quality is excellent, they are wel...
Cotton, Walnut
$7,227 / set
H 37.41 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
French Art Deco Pair of Bolide Armchairs, Walnut and Suede, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Pair of Bolide Armchairs, Walnut and Suede, 1930s. This pair of Art Deco club chairs is built on solid frames upholstered in beige suede, with armrests framed by lar...
Leather, Walnut, Fabric
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of two early Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s. Hardwood construction. Complete professional restoration / upholstery on request possible.
Hardwood
Leon Jallot Sculpted Walnut Desk and Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French transitional (from Art Nouveau to early Art Deco) desk and en suite chair by Leon Jallot in sculpted walnut and walnut burl, circa 1910. This desk ...
Walnut
Art Deco Armchair .
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair from 1930 Czech Republic. Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual ren...
Walnut
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of French 1930s beech bridge / office chairs.
Beech
Pair of Léon Jallot French Art Nouveau Armchairs
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French pear wood armchairs by Léon Jallot. Circa 1915.