Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
French, 1901-1984
One of the most elegant and innovative 20th-century French furniture designers, Jacques Adnet created a simple, unadorned signature style that is both trim and vigorous. He began his career in the heyday of the Art Deco era, and in the 1950s, in association with Hermès, created chairs, lamps, desks and other pieces that employed slender metal frames clad in stitched saddle leather. With such furnishings, Adnet brought a fashion sensibility to design and decor that had not been seen since the 1920s prime of the great Paris couturier-decorator Paul Poiret.
Adnet was born in a provincial town in Burgundy, where he studied design before moving, along with his twin brother, Jean, to Paris to study at the École des Arts Décoratifs. After their graduation in the early 1920s, the brothers were hired to work in the decorative-arts atelier of the department store Galeries Lafayette, under the direction of Maurice Dufrêne, an Art Deco master who developed a singularly robust and opulent style. Both Adnets showed their work at the 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes — the design fair from which the term Art Deco is derived.
In 1928, Jacques Adnet took charge of the struggling La Compagnie des Arts Français, a decorative-arts firm founded by Louis Süe and André Mare that created modern furnishings that bore traces of 18th-century styling. Adnet immediately took the company in a different direction. He developed a simple lithe and lean look that incorporated industrial materials such as metal and glass, along with exotic woods and finishes such as parchment and sharkskin.
Adnet’s furniture begs to be described in terms of personalities: charming faux-bamboo side tables, suave chrome lighting and urbane club chairs. His most noted pieces, which feature sleek metal frames wrapped in Hermès leather, have a character all their own — smooth, elegant and self-assured, they inhabit a room with the same wit and grace as Jean-Paul Belmondo and Catherine Deneuve.
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Creator: Jacques Adnet
1950's Stitched leather boxe by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare decorative boxe in oak with stitched leather and dear wood decorative artefact
Circa 1950's
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Leather, Wood
Jacques Adnet Leather and Glass Side Table, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather side table with glass table top by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame wrapped in a beautiful brown leather. Both ends are defined by two leather wrapped arche...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Iron
Jacques Adnet Leather and Glass Side Table and Catchall, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather ashtray / catchall with Emerald green glass dish by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame wrapped in a beautiful natural tan leather with glass catchall on top. ...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Iron
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Desk Accessory Office Waste Paper Basket
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal desk accessory, or office waste basket. The minimalist geometric round shape features a typical Art Deco design with slim columns resting on a rounded base with tiny bead...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Chrome
1950's Stitched leather large boxe by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and pearwood boxe
By Jacques Adnet
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Fabulous pair of Baccarat crystal candelabras, by Jacques Adnet, France, 1935
By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Jacques Adnet, a French architect and designer, began his career at one of the first modern art workshops, La Maîtrise, directed by Maurice Dufrêne. In 1928, Jacques Adnet found hims...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Crystal, Bronze
1950's Stitched leather basket by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather basket
Very rare piece
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Jacques Adnet Leather Box, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant box in stitched leather, the body is wrapped and folded on a seam, the lid is equipped with a whimsical "hand" handle.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Nice Baccarat Crystal and Jacques Adnet Liquor Bottles Set
By Baccarat, Jacques Adnet
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Baccarat crystal and Jacques Adnet liquor bottles set, circa 1930.
In perfect and original conditions. With key.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pigeon Sculpture by Jacques Adnet 1920s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Extraordinary ceramic dove by the renowned French artist and designer Jacques Adnet and exhibited for the first time at the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industries in Paris, specifically in the ladies' room of La Maitrise. This historic piece captures the essence of the Art Deco style of the period and represents a true gem for collectors and design lovers.
The Adnet Ceramic Dove is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and detail. Each graceful curve and flowing contour reflects the influence of geometry and the modern aesthetic of the time. The delicacy and precision with which this piece has been sculpted make it a testament to Adnet's talent and artistic vision.
The carefully worked ceramic presents a combination of subtle glazes, creating an effect of depth and texture.
This Adnet Dove...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Ceramic
Jacques Adnet Ashtray in Leather & Glass, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Cast glass vide poche with original leather brown trim.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Art Glass
1950's Pair of stitched Leather book end by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather book end by Jacques Adnet
France
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Oak
1950's Stitched Leather Vide poche by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Nice 1950's "vide poche" with a Saint-Gobain glass on black and green Stitched leather
Great condition
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Jacques Adnet Glass Ashtray/Catchall, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome green leather and frosted glass ashtray from the 1950s by seminal French Art Deco modernist designer Jacques Adnet. The inside part of t...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Leather, Glass
Lidded Glass & Leather Box by Jacques Adnet, France 1950's
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Leather-lidded cast glass box with a bronze star accent.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Double Inkwell, France 1930s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist chromed metal heavy desk accessory. The piece features a minimalist geometric shape double inkwel...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Metal, Chrome
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet and Letter Tray Paper Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Very Rare Porcelain Bird by Jacques Adnet, Art Deco, France, circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare porcelain sculpture representing a stylized bird by Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) and manufactured by Gérard, Dufraissex et Abbot porcelain company based in Limoges for Compagn...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
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Porcelain
Desk Accessories, Letter Holder by Jacques Adnet, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Handsome saddle leather letter holder by Jacques Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Great patina to leather. Excellent vintage condition. Paris...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Green Leather Documents Tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Green leather documents tray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Faux Bamboo Desk Organizer
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Jacques Adnet desk In/Out tray organizer of stitched leather over steel. France. Circa 1950. Possible to hang on wall or place on desk.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Green Leather Desk Set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rich brown leather desk set by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of White Ceramic Dove Sculptures by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Art Deco white ceramic dove sculptures were realized by Jacques Adnet- one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the A...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Jacques Adnet Leather and Glass Ashtray
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather and glass catchall / ashtray by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet. Rich oxblood leather base with stitching around the...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
Jacques Adnet Cognac Leather and Glass Ashtray, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic leather and glass catchall / ashtray by French designer Jacques Adnet. Rich cognac leather base with signature Adnet contrast stitching and a circular inset cutout. Crystal g...
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
French Art Deco Crackled Ceramic Bowl by Jacques Adnet, Company Lusca, 1925
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Köln, NW
Large French Art Deco crackled ceramic bowl made by Jacques and Jean Adnet for the Lusca company in 1925.
The bowl is signed and documented.
Bibliography:
Alain-René Hardy / G.Mi...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1950's Blue Stitched Leather "Vide poche" by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's blue stitched leather "Vide poche" by Jacques Adnet.
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet rare horseshoe wall clock covered in original black saddle-stiched leather suspended by brass hanging ring with hands and numbers in bronz...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1950's Stitched Leather Vide Poche by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather vide poche by Jacques Adnet
Chromed metal, Burgundy leather and glass
Great condition.
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet
France.
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Rare White Cat Art Deco Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large rare white cat Art Deco signed Jacques Adnet.
Made by Henri Delcourt a Boulogne (1917-1935) for the Maitrise.
Signed Adnet and Henri Delcourt.
...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1950's Stitched Leather Boxe by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice stitched leather boxe By Jacques Adnet.
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jacques Adnet Magazine Rack
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome magazine rack by Jacques Adnet. Made of iron and brass. Excellent vintage condition. Star detail on both sides and closed fist on top. Great piece!
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950's Stitched Leather Box by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather Box by Jacques Adnet
France.
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Pearwood
1950's Stitched Leather Desk Bin by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather desk bin by Jacques Adnet
France.
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Letter Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Jacques Adnet & the Compagnie des arts Français letter rack. Chromed metal consisting of a series of vertical blades of curved section resting on rectangul...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass, Chrome
1950's Stitched Leather and Glass Box by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and glass box by Jacques Adnet
France.
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
1950's Wood and Stitched Leather Box by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's wood and stitched leather box by Jacques Adnet
France
Very rare piece in this dimension.
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1950s European Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Jacques Adnet, Black Leather Pipes Displayer, French, circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare black leather pipes displayer has been made by famous French designer Jacques Adnet, circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Clock by Suzanne Bonnichon for Jacques Adnet, France
By Bonnichon, Jacques Adnet
Located in Merida, Yucatan
French mechanical clock, designed as a set of drums by Suzanne Bonnichon for Jacques Adnet, part of her line for children rooms' furnishing.
Manufac...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Round Clock and Barometer in Black Leather by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
In 1950, the designer Jacques Adnet developed a collection of furniture and accessories in stitched leather.
This clock and this barometer come from this collection.
They are round, ...
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1950s French Vintage Jacques Adnet Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Jacques Adnet decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Jacques Adnet decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jacques Adnet decorative objects, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Jacques Adnet were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Jacques Blin, Robert Picault, and Mathieu Matégot. Prices for Jacques Adnet decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $499 and can go as high as $11,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,684.
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