Jules Leleu founded Maison Leleu with his brother Marcel in Paris in 1910. The firm specialized in interior design projects and furnishings created in the era’s luxurious Art Deco style for residential and commercial spaces around the world. There were plush sofas, sleek walnut cabinets that featured marquetry and brass door pulls, and stately coffee tables with bases that terminated with substantial bronze sabots.
A designer and ensemblier, Jules 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 opulent materials — from lacquer and ivory to sharkskin and exotic woods — that were keynotes of haute Art Deco design.
Marcel and Jules’s clientele included President Eisenhower, the Ecuadorian ambassador to France and Prince Pierre of Monaco, who favored Maison Leleu’s Directoire-inspired designs. Jules’s children, André, Paule and Jean worked at the family business expanding their reach to include projects that encompassed luxury passenger ship interiors and even so far as the United Nations office in Geneva, Switzerland, as well as the private residences of royalty. 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).
Maison Leleu closed its doors, somewhat mysteriously, in 1973.
Alexia, Jean’s granddaughter, pursued a career in pharmaceuticals but her family history always nagged at her. Why would such a successful company close its doors and walk away from it all? By meeting with her great-grandfather’s secretary, Françoise Siriex, Alexia discovered a contract between Maison Leleu and the Shah of Iran from 1969. Maison Leleu spent the subsequent three years designing and producing over 50 displays for an event that marked the anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire, but in a devastating one-two punch, the Shah didn’t pay for the work and the Iranian Revolution put any hopes out of reach. To avoid bankruptcy, Maison Leleu disappeared.
As of 2018, Alexia has reignited the old flame and is restoring the company back to its former glory. With a strong focus on her heritage and qualities that rendered Maison Leleu exemplary — refinement and timeless design — the new Maison Leleu offers furniture, lighting and rugs and has secured partnerships with luxury brands Louis Vuitton and Cartier as well as Claridge’s Hotel.
One 1stDibs, find a collection of antique Maison Leleu seating, tables and storage case pieces.
Asselbur, Paris — Gilt Bronze & Crystal Tripod Floor Lamp (Médy-Roc, c.1955)
By Marcel Asselbur, Maison Leleu
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
A striking and elegantly proportioned French mid-century tripod floor lamp, attributed to Asselbur, Paris, circa 1955–1960. Executed in gilt bronze with a poised tapered hexagonal st...
Brass, Bronze
Maison Leleu Occasional Table, c.1950 – Villa Médy-Roc Provenance
By Maison Leleu
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Maison Leleu Rectangular Occasional Table, circa 1950 A refined rectangular occasional table by Maison Leleu, created circa 1950 as part of the decorative scheme for Villa Médy-Roc,...
Iron
Maison Leleu, Four-Door Cabinet, France, 1961
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This cabinet was specifically designed for the living room of Mr. Frilet, one of Leleu’s most important clients. This cabinet is recorded in Maison Leleu’s Livre des Cre´ations under: 5457 Grand Meuble - Salon de Mr Frilet in 1961. It is also mentioned in the document: Statement Lacquer Cabinets 03 -28-1962 Sm res, dated March 28...
Gold Leaf
Maison Leleu, Unique Pair of Side Tables, France, 1963
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of unique lacquer side tables feature flat, bronze legs not at the corners but unusually at the midpoint of each side, lending a surprising sense of weightlessness enhanced by the legs' slim profile. Original Beka lacquer by Saïn et Tambuté. Numbered: 33480, 33841. These tables were designed in 1963 as a special commission for the Hass residence on rue Nungesser et Coli, Boulogne-Billancourt. They are listed in Leleu's Livre des créations under: #5665 Canapés et tables basses...
Bronze
Maison Leleu, Pair of Lacquered Side Tables, France, C. 1958
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A pair of side tables with original Beka lacquer by Saïn et Tambuté This model was displayed in the 1958 exhibition, Japanese Art in the Leleu showroom in Paris. For an illustration of this model, see Siriex, Françoise. The House of Leleu. New York: Hudson Hills...
Lacquer
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
Chic Large French 1950s Sofa by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic large French 1950s sofa by Maison Leleu, Paris.
Upholstery, Oak
Jules Leleu, Yellow Upholstered Mahogany Art Deco Armchair, France, circa 1926
By Maison Leleu, Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This plush armchair is an early creation of Art Deco icon Jules Leleu, and features a mahogany frame, rounded sabots, and spiraled arms. Numbered on ...
Mahogany
Maison Leleu, Settee, France, C. 1960
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Loveseat and pair of armchairs with gunmetal patinated bronze legs and gilt bronze sabots, by Maison Leleu. For illustrations of similar models, see Siriex, Françoise. The House of Leleu. New York: Hudson Hills...
Bronze
Maison Leleu, Mid-century Walnut Cabinet With Sliding Doors, France, C. 1965
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Walnut cabinet with sliding doors, removable shelves and metal legs by Maison Leleu. For an illustration of a similar model, see Siriex, Franc¸oise. The House of Leleu. New York, Hudson Hills...
Metal
Big Size Rug Art Deco Signed A.Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Very big size rug Art Deco by A LELEU with an Aztec design . The rug dated from the ‘70 or ‘80 . Very contemporary design Completely washed and with a new fabric on the underside...
Wool
Maison Leleu, Sideboard Cabinet, France, 1956
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
With original label dated: 9 Nov 1956 Numbered: 28261 At nearly twelve feet long, this magnificent sideboard is a marvel of unity and proportion. Made of mahogany and covered in...
Bronze
Maison Leleu, Marble & Bronze Console, France, circa 1961
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
An elegantly pared down console with delicate crossing legs in gunmetal bronze, which, in supporting its marble top gives the piece the appearance of weightlessness. Bibliography: T...
Marble, Bronze, Steel
Rug Art Deco, circa 1950 signed by Jules Leleu company – Diameter 2.45m -N° 1625
By Maison Leleu, Paule Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
Rug signed by the Jules Leleu company – Art Deco, circa 1950 – Diameter 2.45m – No. 1625 Artist: Maison Jules Leleu Period: 20th century Style: Art Deco Condition: Excellent Materia...
Wool
Maison Leleu, Rare Adjustable Table, France, C. 1965
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Adjustable height center table which extends to dining table length. Mahogany with patinated and gilt metal accents. The length when fully extended is 141". The height ranges from 22.5" to 28.5". This model was displayed in the 1965 SICOB, an exhibition of office furniture that included many Leleu pieces. For illustrations of this identical model, see Siriex, Franc¸oise. The House of Leleu, New York: Hudson Hills...
Metal, Bronze
3 Pieces of French Original 1950s Fabric by Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
3 Pieces of French original 1950s fabric by Leleu with a green background and floral pattern. Dimensions: 126 in x 49.60 in (320 cm x 126 cm) 79.50 in x 49.60 in (202 cm x 126 c...
Fabric
Maison Leleu, Pair of gilt bronze sconces, France, C. 1948
By Monin, Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two-arm gilt bronze sconces by Maison Leleu, with Bohemian crystal bobeches. Gilding by Monin. For illustrations of this identical model, see: Mobilier et De´coration, no.9. December 1955. 2. Siriex, Franc¸oise. The House of Leleu. New York: Hudson Hills Press, 2008. 47, 343. Two pairs of sconces...
Crystal, Bronze
Maison Leleu, Mahogany Conference Table, France, C. 1965
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Blond mahogany table with patinated steel and gilt bronze base by Maison Leleu A larger version of this model is entered under: #5969 Grande table, Salle de conference in Leleu’s ...
Bronze, Steel
Maison Leleu, Midcentury Coffee Table, France, circa 1965
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Maison Leleu coffee table is a fine example of the firm's 1960s output -- a sleek tripodal base of aluminum topped with a perfectly ci...
Aluminum
$8,800 / set
H 34.5 in W 15.63 in D 12.5 in
Pair of Maison Baguès French 3 Tier Cloudy Glass Brass Side Table 50s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Pair of Maison Baguès 3-tier side table in patinated brass with original mirrored cloudy glass. Neoclassical French Design from the late 1950. Very good vintage condition.
Brass
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 5, Grey
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11 Setup 5 (1x small,1x medium,1x large, 1x corner, 2x ottoman, 2x ottoman classic, 3x armrest): L230-280cm & 220cm / P96...
Foam, Wool
$28,733 / item
H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Baron 4 Door Storage Cabinet — Patinated Brass — Made in Britain by NOVOCASTRIAN
By Novocastrian, Richy Almond
Located in Washington, GB
A four-doored sideboard in hand-patinated brass. Each door operates on push-to-open, soft-close hinges. Handcrafted in the North to order, this sideboard can be commissioned in besp...
Stone, Limestone, Marble, Carrara Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass, Bronze, C...
$18,000
H 24.25 in Dm 12 in
French Bronze Guéridon Side Table in the Manner of Maison Toulouse, Telescopic
By Maison Toulouse
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Bronze Telescopic Guéridon side tables in the Manner of Maison Toulouse. Mid-Century Modern. The very quintescence of chic. Magnificent bronze end table with bronze galerie surrounding a white and grey marble top and telescoping tripod...
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Maison Bagues Rectangular Side Table
By Maison Baguès
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues rectangular side table 2 tiers, 1st tiers height: 8 in Bronze ans brass, gold cloudy mirror.
Brass, Bronze
$4,036
H 23.23 in Dm 18.31 in
HIGHLY COLLECTABLE MiD CENTURY MODERN MAISON BAGUES GUERIDON OCCASIONAL TABLE
By Maison Baguès
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare and highly Collectable Maison Bagues Gueridon table pu...
Brass
$3,900 / set
H 15 in W 20 in D 14 in
Pair of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen Brass and Glass Top Side Table
By Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen side table, nesting table, floating glass top. Low table 17 /13/13 Top table 20/14/15.
Brass
$19,171
H 40.56 in W 108.27 in D 29.53 in
Giltwood "Confidente" Large Sofa in the Louis XV Style made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
An elegant and impressive large Louis XV style confidante sofa which has been hand carved and gilded using traditional methods and materials to achieve...
Wood, Giltwood
$4,914 / set
H 26.38 in W 12.8 in D 12.8 in
Maison Jansen, Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of neoclassical style brass side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves (glass shelves can be changed for clear glass, mirror, ...
Brass
Pair of French Jansen Arrow Directoire Side Tables
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Maison Jansen French Directoire style solid brass arrow motif side tables with new round 3/8" thick glass tops. The tables are 31.5" tall, the glass tops are 19" diameter. Ni...
Metal, Brass
French Bronze Faux Bamboo Round Side Table by Maison Baguès, 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French, 1940s bronze or brass faux bamboo round side table (or coffee table for smaller scale room) with glass mirrored edge inset top by Maison Bagues. Exceptional detailing includi...
Bronze
$2,195
H 27.62 in W 35.75 in D 17 in
Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Cabinet by Lyby Møbler, 1960s, Denmark
By Lyby Mobler, Arne Vodder, Laurits M. Larsen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A refined statement of Danish craftsmanship, this teak sliding-door cabinet by Lyby Møbler captures the quiet sophistication that defines Scandinavian modern design. Its minimalist f...
Teak
Maison Leleu, Coffee Table with Round Green Marble Top, France, 1959
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This low guéridon dates from 1959, and features a round top of vert de mer marble supported centrally by five bronze legs. A photograph of this model is recorded in the Archives Lel...
Marble, Bronze, Steel
1960s Desk by Maison Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green lacquered desk with stainless steel frame feet and green lacquered top. Brand new leather top Maison Leleu France circa 1960 Perfect condi...
Stainless Steel
Maison Leleu, Double Torsade, Pair of Two-Armed Sconces, France, 1950s
By Maison Leleu, Monin
Located in New York, NY
A charming pair of gilt-metal sconces underlain with delicate crisscrossing design reminiscent of script and possessing two symmetrical arms which extend from the fixtures' centers l...
Metal
Fine French Mid-Century Sofa by Leleu
By Maison Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Maison Leleu - A fine French 1960s three-seat sofa with elegant brass and gunmetal legs. Documentation: Magazine "Plaisir de France" June 1960 - see pictures - "Leleu décorateur...
Metal, Brass
Maison Leleu Attributed Sycamore Cocktail Table
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
A french Louis the 15th style coffee table with sycamore veneered legs, apron, and top having fine marquetry inlay and bronze sabots. Circa 1950 b...
Bronze
Elegant Wall Sconce Suite, Art Deco
By Maison Leleu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Suite of Art Deco wall lights by Leleu. It presents a gilded bronze structure with stylised interlacing and foliage decorations. In perfect condition, electric with gag sockets. C...
Bronze
Maison Leleu, Pair of Fine Three-Seat Sofas, France, circa 1960
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming midcentury Leleu sofas have beautiful sloping arms and playfully splayed brass and gun metal legs. For an illustration of a similar model, see: Leleu, 50 an...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 27 in W 28 in D 30 in
Maison Leleu, Pair of Midcentury, Off-White Club Chairs, France, circa 1946
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of comfortable bergeres are a marvel of formal simplicity, upholstered in a soft off-white and resting upon polished and rounded walnut feet. Numbered: P22417, P22418.
Walnut
Maison Leleu Red Lacquered Two-Tier Side Table, France, circa 1955
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Numbered: 21909 Two-tier side table by Maison Leleu.
Bronze
Maison Leleu, Pair of Lacquered Side Chairs, France, circa 1963
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dining chairs in original Beka lacquer by Sain and Tambute´, with gilt bronze sabots. Each chair is numbered: 33341 through 33348 For an illustration of a similar model, s...
Lacquer
Maison Leleu, Pair of Red Lacquer Cabinets, France, circa 1957
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Stylized foliage motif on the doors designed by Paule Leleu (1906-1987) Signed: JLeleu Stamped: LELEU Paris Numbered: 29107 Designed for the Villa Médy Roc in Cap d’Antibes (So...
Metal
Maison Leleu, a Pair of Bookcases, France, 1963
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of book cases is quintessential midcentury Leleu both in it’s pared down aesthetic and fresh embrace of ornament. Exhibited: These wer...
Metal