Bronze Buffets

An Art Deco mahogany sideboard by Jules Leleu (1883-1961), the two curved doors centered by a diamond patterned marquetry, on sabre legs with bronze mounts, internally veneered in sy...

Sideboard signed by Jules Leleu. Stamped Leleu Paris and made in France. Numbered 31234. Geometric merquetry in blond mahogany veneer. Four frontal doors with double net of ebony and mother-of-pearl marquetry inlays. Rectangular frame with border molding in high gloss finish. Frame resting on eight baluster legs in gilded bronze. Four gilded bronze keyholes on each door. Interior shelving (seven) and two drawers inside left cabinet. Jules Leleu (1883–1961) was a famous French furniture designer mainly specializing in Art Deco. Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, Leleu studied decorative painting and at the age of 26 succeeded his father in the family painting business. With his brother he began work in the decorating field. After World War I, Leleu specialized in furniture making. He opened a Paris gallery, Maison Leleu, in 1924 and exhibited at the 1925 Exposition Industrielle et Arts Decoratifs, winning a grand prize at the exposition. Leleu designed the Grand Salon of the Ambassadors at the Society of Nations in Geneva and the French Embassies of several nations as well as the ocean liners SS Ile de France...

A beautiful Jules Leleu French Art Deco buffet/sideboard with diamond patterned rosewood, walnut supports, satinwood and mother-of-pearl inlay, giltwood edging and raised on bronze s...

This exceptional rosewood and bronze buffet was designed and signed by Jules Leleu, the legendary French furniture designer of the last century. The buffet features three slightly cu...