Jules Leleu Furniture
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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Period: 1950s
Creator: Jules Leleu
Rosewood Dining Table with Stainless Steel and Bronze Legs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North York, ON
This is an original art deco rosewood dining table by iconic designer Jules Leleu, made in France, circa 1950s. This exquisite table features stainless steel legs with beautiful bron...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Bronze, Stainless Steel
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 Furniture
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Bronze
Jules Leleu Coffe Table Signed and dated 1955
By Jules Leleu
Located in London, GB
A beautiful coffee table signed Jules Leleu and dated 1955. Raised on sycamore stave legs off musical form, brass bound edging holding the original antiqued mirrored glass top.
Pr...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Mirror, Wood
Ladies Writing and Vanity Table by Jules Leleu, circa 1950s
By Jules Leleu
Located in London, GB
A Ladies Writing and Vanity Table by Jules Leleu circa 1950s
A beautifully proportioned piece of furniture forming a vanity and desk combined. The middle lifts to reveal a a compart...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Smoked Pewter Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern sofa was realized by the legendary Jules Leleu in France circa 1950. It offers the clean silhouette, attention to detail and timeless (yet perenially ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Velvet, Walnut
Jules Leleu Documented Coffee Table in Mahogany and Brass, France, c 1957
By Jules Leleu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite coffee table by Jules Leleu was executed in circa 1957 France, in Mahogany with patinated metal stretchers, brass accents and a antiqued mirrored glass top. Documented in Leleu Decorateurs Ensembliers by Francoise Siriex, the underside is impressed with Maison Leleu inventory numbers '29090'.
Jules Leleu first opened Maison Leleu, a Paris gallery, in 1924 and won a grand prize at the 1925 Exposition Industrielle et Arts Decoratifs. Later, Leleu designed the Grand Salon of the Ambassadors at the Society of Nations in Geneva and the French Embassies of several nations and the SS Ile de France...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Brass
Mahogany and Laque Nuagée Guéridon by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany and laque nuagée guéridon by Jules Leleu.
stamped signature "J. Leleu", with circular lacquered top, set on mahogany tripod base with nickel plated bronze curved feet.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Mahogany
2 Fine French Art Deco Mahogany and Rosewood Side Tables by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Two fine French Art Deco side tables by Jules Leleu with a solid mahogany base and a rosewood veneered top.
Stamped.
Dimensions:
Bigger one is H 25" x W 15 3/4" x D 15 1/2"
Smaller...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Mahogany, Rosewood
Art Deco Period Mahogany Gueridon by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco Period mahogany gueridon by Jules Leleu, the top fitted with a gilt-metal circular moulding inset with an oxidized mirrored glass top, France, circa 1950.
Reference:
Lel...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Original Watercolor Rendering for 1956 Living Room by Leleu Firm, Paris
By Jules Leleu
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous, original elevation watercolor, depicting a living room wall centered around a baronial fireplace with deep red brick hearth, was prepared for Madame Keime by the celebrated Leleu firm, in the years when Jules Leleu was passing the baton to his sons André and Jean and his daughter Paule. At the height of the Art Deco period, Jules was known for his sumptuous furniture with inlays of exotic woods such as Macassar ebony, amboyna and palisander, as well as designs for illustrious projects such as the SS Normandie and SS Ile de France...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Watercolor
Circular Lacquered Wood Low Table by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Circular brown "laque nuagé" lacquered wood low table by Jules Leleu resting on four oak legs joined by a patinated bronze "x' form stretcher.
Signed on paper label under the top, J...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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Wood
Pair of Jules Leleu Armchairs
By Jules Leleu
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
A pair of Jules Leleu armchairs.
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1950s French Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French parquetry Cabinet Armoire by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cabinet with parquetry design by Jules Leleu Paris, Model no. 4178. Designed in 1951 and this example is dated to 1953. Functioning as an Armoire for wardrobe, the cabinet fe...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Leleu Modernist Round Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Modernist circular pedestal table, with green lacquered tray top resting on a beige painted drum, with chrome footrest, 1950's. Model illustrated on page 94...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Mahogany Coffee Table by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Stylish mahogany coffee table by Jules Leleu, beautifully fitted with gilt bronze. This piece is part of a suite of furniture bought in Paris in 1953.
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
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 Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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 Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Jules Leleu Rectangular Coffee Table
By Jules Leleu
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Jules Leleu (1883-1961).
Rosewood marquetry, with gilded bronze accents side table.
Signed, numbered and dated 1953.
Measures: Height 21”, length 27”, depth 19”.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
A Fine French Art Deco Walnut Extendable Dining Table by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Fine French 1950s walnut dining / writing table with two ends pull-out leaves and bronze details (sabots).
Width is 110" when fully extended.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 10 Fine French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)- Rare set of 10 fine French Mid-Century dining chairs with a tubular lacquered metal frame and gilded brass feet.
Signed
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Walnut Art Deco Period Game Table by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Walnut game table by Jules Leleu, with an inset chest board ebony wood and mother of pearl. The reverse side is made in tooled black and silver leather resting on gilded brass feet s...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Jules Leleu Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
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Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
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Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Sofa for Minotti, 1950s
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Located in Puglia, Puglia
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Mid-century Modern Italian Curved Small Sofa 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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Mid-Century Modern Italian Damask Velvet Corner Sofa, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
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Jules Leleu Pair of Art Deco Side Chairs in Green Sateen 1950s 'Each Numbered'
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
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H 31.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
Nice Sycamore Marquetry Cabinet with Bronze Feet by Jules Leleu, France, 1956
By Jules Leleu
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant sycamore marquetry two doors cabinet with double columns gilt bronze feet.
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H 55.12 in W 60.63 in D 18.51 in
Jules Leleu 3 Door Walnut Sideboard With Diamond Parquetry Detail
By Jules Leleu
Located in London, GB
A beautiful sideboard designed by Jules Leleu. This piece still retains the original paper label on the back, stating the serial number, it's signed and dated 1956.
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Set of Lacquered Wood Nesting Tables by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Set of Lacquered wood nesting tables by Jules Leleu resting a solid bronze and brass base. Signed : "J. Leleu , numéroté 27849, dated 1955".
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Elegant Art Deco Sycamore Marquetry Cabinet by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Elegant Art Deco period sycamore marquetry cabinet by Jules Leleu. Fitted with gilt bronze locks and
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Elegant Art Deco Period Walnut Buffet by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Montreal, QC
Important Art Deco period walnut buffet by Jules Leleu inlaid with mother of pearl and various woods to form a floral motifs , fitted with gilt-bronze mounts.
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Sofa and Pair of Armchairs by Jules Leleu, circa 1950
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
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Pair of Fine French Art Deco Cherry Armchairs by Jules Leleu - on hold -
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of fine French Art Deco cherry wood armchairs by Jules Leleu.
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H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Triple Arms Brass Sconces in the Style of Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of triple arms brass sconces, Jules Leleu style. Three lights, 60 watt max per socket. US rewired and in working condition.
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By Jules Leleu
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stylish pair of armchairs designed by legendary designer and decorator Jules Leleu Reaganism their model number (25) 059 to the inside of the rear leg. Beautiful polished walnut...
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By Jules Leleu
Located in Fairfax, VA
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Bronze
Jules Leleu furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Jules Leleu furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jules Leleu furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture 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 furniture by Charles Dudouyt, André Arbus, and Jean Pascaud. Prices for Jules Leleu furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $890 and can go as high as $225,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,817.
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