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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A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe
By Christofle, Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A 1950s Jaques Adnet chrome and walnut bottle holder for Christolfe.
Chrome
Baccarat Crystal Decanter holder, Hermès, Paris, circa 1955, designed by Jacques
By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat, Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and highly sought-after stitched leather double decanter holder designed by Jacques Adnet for the French fashion house, Hermes of Paris. The caddy is fitted with two cut crys...
Crystal
$1,787Sale Price|20% Off
Jacques Adnet & Christofle, Silver Plated and Chinese Lacquer Bottle Holder, Fre
By Christofle, Jacques Adnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful bottle holder is made of silver plated and black chinese lacquer. This is an iconic model by famous Franch designer acques Adnet & Chri...
Silver Plate
Jacques Adnet Bottle Holder & Pourer, circa 1940s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in CA, CA
Jacques Adnet Bottle Holder & Pourer, circa 1940s A fine modernist piece designed by Jacques Adnet with a clever sliding mechanism to ...
Metal
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Macassar Wood and Metal Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite French Art Deco bottle holder was masterfully designed by the renowned Jacques Adnet (1901–1984). A true blend of sophistication and functionality, this rare piece fea...
Metal, Chrome
Rare Stitched Blue Leather Decanter Set Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare decanter set attributed to Jacques Adnet. The leather bottle carrier is wrapped by a leather belt shape strap with a metal buckle. It holds two dec...
Crystal
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Bar Cart, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning bar cart by French modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. This piece comes completely wrapped in an emerald green leather. Good original condit...
Iron, Metal
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome and Wood Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco bottle holder was designed by Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984). The rare barware piece was crafted in France, circa 1940. This wine pourer or server is made ...
Metal, Chrome
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Barware Bottle Holder Carrier, circa 1930
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jacques Adnet (1900 - 1984) designed this elegant Art Deco modernist wine bottle carrier or holder. The piece was crafted in France circa 1930. The barware piece boas...
Metal, Chrome
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 5 Crystal Liqueur Decanters by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat, Circa 1930
By Jacques Adnet, Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 5 Crystal Liqueur Decanters by Jacques Adnet for Baccarat French, Circa 1930 An exceptional suite of five crystal liqueur decanters designed by Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) for ...
Crystal
$3,192Sale Price|20% Off
An Art Deco Mirrored Wine Bottle Carrier by Jacques Adnet, France, 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1940 A wine bottle carrier by Jacques Adnet of sculptural form with curved polished steel arms and frame and the base inset with patinated glass, to hold four wine bot...
Steel
A Jacques Adnet Bottle Carrier
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
A mid-century, silver-plated wine bottle carrier by Jacques Adnet with supports for two bottles and six glasses.
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Woven Wicker Wrought Iron Wine Bottle Holder Pourer
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Show you pay attention to every detail with this fine, mid-century bottle holder.
Metal
$458
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Auböck White Wine Bottle Holder, Midcentury, Brass and Leather, 1950s, Austria
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Minimalistic Auböck white or rosé wine bottle holder in solid brass with leather handle, made by Werkstätten Carl Auböck in 1950s. This pourer was designe...
Brass
Christofle Corkscrew Bottle Opener
By Christofle
Located in Mérida, YU
French Corkscrew bottle opener manufactured by Christofle in the 1970s. Silverpalted with very elegant handle. Very good condition.
Metal
Penguin Silver Plated Bottle Opener for Christofle 1970s
By Christofle
Located in Munich, DE
Christofle Selection silver plated bottle opener modelled as a penguin with blue glass sapphire eyes.
Silver Plate
Bottle opener around 1950s
Located in Wien, Au
Bottle opener around 1950s Original condition
Brass
Baccarat Harmonie French Crystal Whiskey Decanter with Original Stopper
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
This elegant Baccarat Harmonie decanter embodies the refined simplicity of French modern design. Introduced in 1975, the Harmonie collection is disti...
Crystal
Louis VIII Decanter by Baccarat of France with Box
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
An exquisite Baccarat crystal Louis XIII cognac decanter, created for the prestigious House of Rémy Martin in France. This iconic crystal vessel is presented with its original red lu...
Crystal
Jacques Adnet Hand-Stitched Leather Ashtray, France, 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Conversano, IT
Overview An elegant leather ashtray by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950s. Hand-stitched saddle leather frames a metal ashtray well, in the refined equestrian-modernist style for which Adn...
Leather, Glass
$1,380
H 9.44 in Dm 9.44 in
Christofle Silver-Plated Sully Champagne & Ice Bucket (Gallia Collection) 1950s
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant mid-century silver-plated champagne or ice bucket by the venerable French silversmith Christofle. Dating to the 1950s, this large and striking piece belongs to the prestigiou...
Silver Plate
Individual Asparagus Tongs CHRISTOFLE Silver-Plated
By Christofle
Located in Paris, FR
An elegant individual asparagus tongs crafted by the prestigious Christofle, a true emblem of French refinement. This piece perfectly combines beauty and functionality, made of silve...
Silver Plate
$950
H 11 in W 6 in D 3 in
Baccarat Crystal Rémy Martin “Centaure” Decanter Donut Shell Form France 1960s
By Baccarat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Baccarat Crystal Rémy Martin “Centaure” Decanter, Donut Shell Form, France, circa 1960s A rare and iconic mid-century crystal decanter produced by Baccarat exclusively for Rémy Marti...
Crystal
Christofle Ormesson Silver Plated Ice Bucket, Gallia Collection
By Christofle
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Gorgeous ice bucket by Christofle "Ormesson" model in silver plated. It's part of the Gallia collection. Made in France. The item is in excellent condition. Dimension: diamete...
Silver Plate
Baccarat Crystal Champagne Cooler
By Baccarat
Located in Northampton, GB
With Silvered Handles From our Barware collection, we are delighted to offer this Baccarat Crystal Champagne Cooler. The Champagne Cooler of Octagonal shape with a tapered heavy cry...
Crystal, Silver Plate
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 5 in D 3 in
Tortoiseshell Murano Glass & Brass Decanter, Attributed to Barovier Toso
By Barovier&Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tortoiseshell Murano glass & brass decanter, attributed to Barovier Toso. Italy, 1950s A beautiful example, fitted with its original 2-inch cast brass and cork stopper, the bottle is hand blown in a deep rich earth tones to resemble tortoise shell. This work is highly detailed, with the applied Murnao glass...
Brass
$18,904 / set
H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Christofle Flatware Cutlery Set Talisman Plated Silver & Sienna Lacquer 89 Pces
By Christofle
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Flatware cutlery set "Talisman" made in plated silver metal and Sienne Chinese lacquer by Christofle. Each piece is signed and stamped. Excellent condition. Flatware cutlery set fo...
Silver Plate
French Art Deco Tantalus by Designer Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
Chromium Plated Circa 1930 From our Tantalus collection, we are delighted to offer this Jacques Adnet Art Deco Tantalus. The Tantalus houses three square-cut crystal glass decanters...
Metal, Chrome
French Art Deco Tantalus Jaques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Northampton, GB
Chromium Plated From our Tantalus collection, we are pleased to offer this Jacques Adnet Art Deco Tantalus. The Tantalus of regular form with a Chromium plated body featuring three...
Metal, Chrome
Jacques Adnet Brown Leather Bar Cart, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning bar cart by French art deco modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. This piece comes completely wrapped in a brown leather. Good vintage condition. Iron frame with 4 original cas...
Metal, Iron
1950's oak and stitched leather tray by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare oak and leather tray by Jacques Adnet Great condition
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 8.27 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome and Wood Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant French Art Deco bottle holder designed by Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984). This wine pourer or server is in chromed metal with a streamlined design and a large Macassar wood h...
Metal, Chrome
1950's Rattan and Stitched Leather Tray by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1950's Stitched leather and rattan tray. by Jacques Adnet. France.
Leather, Rattan
Jacques Adnet Bottle Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting wine bottle holder/coaster by French designer Jacques Adnet. Chrome ring with saddle leather straps. Unusual piece of collectible Adnet. Signature contrast stitching. Gre...
Metal
Jacques Adnet, Bottle holder, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Adnet, bottle holder in metal covered with saddle-stitched fawn leather, Compagnie des Arts Français, France 1950. Very good condition.
Leather
Jacques Adnet Serving Tray
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome wooden tray by French designer Jacques Adnet. Leather handles with signature Adnet contrast stitching. Good vintage condition.
Leather, Wood
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Chrome Bottle Holder Wine Pourer Server
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French Art Deco bottle holder, by Jacques Adnet (1901 - 1984). This wine pourer or server is in chromed metal with a streamlined design and a large Macassar wood handle. No v...
Metal, Chrome
Sold
H 37.8 in W 44.89 in D 18.9 in
20th Century French Bamboo Cocktail Bar & Bar Stools by Jacques Adnet circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Iconic mid-20th century French Bamboo cocktail bar with a faux leather top and a shelf on the inside for storage and gilt brass faux bamboo tripod ...
Brass
Jacques Adnet Bottle Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1940s leather and brass 4 bottle holder by Jacques Adnet. Black leather with red and black cotton stripe around side. Nice original vintage condition.
Brass
Jacques Adnet Stitched Leather Wine Bottle Holder
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Atlanta, GA
Jacques Adnet stitched leather wine bottle holder, France, circa 1950s. Retains warm original patina.
Brass
Sold
H 3.75 in W 21.26 in D 13.39 in
1940s French modernist Chrome and Mirror rectangular Tray by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
Large chic French chrome and mirror tray by Jacques Adnet. Modernist simple tubular chrome handles with chrome frame and chrome edged mirrored top. Original mirror base.
Chrome
Jacques Adnet Bottle Opener and Ice Tongs Bar Set
By Jacques Adnet
Located in CA, CA
Jacques Adnet 1950s bottle opener / ice hammer and ice tongs bar set in original case. Stylish and functional bar wear from the master of French modernist d...
Chrome