Jules Leleu Lighting
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
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...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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Bronze
Important Bronze and Glass Chandelier by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Patinated bronze and frosted glass modernist 12 arms chandelier by Jules Leleu. Provenance: Bernd Goeckler Antiques, Inc., New York France: circa 1945 Authenticated by Alexia Leleu o...
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1940s French Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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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
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1940s French Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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Crystal, Wrought Iron
Single 'Double Torsade' Sconce Jules Leleu, France, Art Moderne, Ca. 1947
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Gilded bronze two-light sconce composed of a round backplate issuing two candlearms in the shape of stylized intertwined ropes ending in shades. Signed and numbered on the reverse. L...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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Bronze
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...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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Bronze
1930s Jules Leleu Bronze Chandelier
By Jules Leleu
Located in Fairfax, VA
Modernist design satin finished bronze with crystal five light chandelier.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation, black lampshades with gold liner added and included.
M...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Jules Leleu Bronze Wall Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of 1950's double arm satin finish bronze wall sconces.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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Bronze
Jules Leleu Set of Three Sconces with Faceted Glass Crystals Ca 1948 'Signed'
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Set of three sconces model no. 3626 in bronze with faceted glass crystals by Leleu, France c.1948 (stamped “LELEU PARIS” on back). These sconces have been restored and newly rewired and take standard candelabra bulbs. These iconic sconces...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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Bronze
Art Deco Floor Lamp
By Jules Leleu
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautifull Floor lamp by Jules LELEU.
3 Crystal tubes and stucture in brass gold finish.
This floor lamp designed by LELEU in the 1950s includes a brass shade with concealed bul...
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20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
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Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Glass Table Lamp
By Jules Leleu
Located in PARIS, FR
Lampe à poser en verre opalin texturé avec petit diffuseur à poser ou non sur le dessus.
Cette lampe en forme de coupole est délicatement recouverte une...
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20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
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Brass
Single Standing Lamp by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Single standing lamp designed by Jules Leleu (1883-1961). Wood with inlays and cloth shade, the lamp has the original switch.
France, CIRCA 1920.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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Wood
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Murano Glass Chandelier, Design Maison Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful chandelier made entirely by hand and designed by the great designer Jules LELEU. Jules is one of the pioneers and one of the great names in decorative art from 1910 to 1973.
The LELEU style has since become a signature, one of the most unique on the art market. For more than a century, the creations of Maison LELEU have attracted art lovers and collectors from all over the world. Alexia LELEU...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
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Metal
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass
Pair of Art Deco Bronze Sconces by Jules Leleu France, circa 1940
By Jules Leleu
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful pair of original Art Deco bronze sconces, both stamped in the back J. L. 151 (model number)
They will be rewired before shipping. T...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Jules Leleu, Art Deco Tripodal Floor Lamp, Walnut and Chrome, France, circa 1930
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant floor lamp, a design from the early 1930s by Jules ?Leleu, features a tapered stem in walnut veneer--a long vertical element that unites the playfully complementary shap...
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20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
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Chrome
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".
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
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...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Floor Lamp by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish French Art Deco lamp is by Jules Leleu and was acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Note: Requires two bayonette based light bulbs.
Note: There is a line switch on t...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
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.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of "Jules Leleu" Bronze Chandeliers, French, circa 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of "Jules Leleu" bronze chandeliers,
French, circa 1940s,
each with four downward turning arms and conical candle nozzles.
Measure: Height 21"
Provenance:
Tepper Galleries ...
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1940s Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Glass
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....
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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...
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1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Jules Leleu French Bronze Sconces
By Jules Leleu
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of double arm 1950s bronze wall sconces.
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1950s French Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
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.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Floor Lamp by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful Art Deco rosewood floor lamp with fine gilt bronze mounts by Jules Leleu, signed: Jules Leleu.
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1940s French Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Rosewood
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...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Jules Leleu, Rare Floor Lamp, France, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Numbered: 20939
A luxuriant floor lamp with a tapered body that terminates in a disk-shaped base at its bottom. Around the central column of the lamp wraps a ribbon motif, achieve...
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20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Mahogany
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 ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Standing Lamp by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine crystal and gilt bronze standing lamp by Jules Leleu, stamped Leleu and numbered under the base.
This lamp comes from a Montreal collec...
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1950s European Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Brass and Crystal Floor Lamps, Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern floor lamps by Jules Leleu in solid brass with bronze patina and crystal detailing. The pieces are highlighted with crystal rin...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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...
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1950s French Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
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Bronze
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.
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20th Century French Art Deco Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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”.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Jules Leleu lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Jules Leleu lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jules Leleu lighting, although gold editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by Jules Leleu were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Gênet et Michon, Genet & Michon, and Muller Fres Lunneville. Prices for Jules Leleu lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $890 and can go as high as $60,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,856.