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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$9,500
Jacques Adnet Valet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning valet with seat by Jacques Adnet in black leather with white contrast stitching and brass detail with leather seat. Measure: Seat height i...
Brass
Pair of Jacques Adnet Iron & Leather Coat Rack circa 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of wall racks in rattan by Jack Adnet. Jacques Adnet was a designer using frequently leather and iron. Made circa 1950. Good condition Shipping: 0.6 kg
Iron
Jacques Adnet Saddle Leather Wrapped Coat Rack
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Adnet saddle leather wrapped coat rack France, circa 1940s Rich cognac toned saddle leather coat rack with signature contrast stitching Two individual hooks Beautifully worn...
Leather
Jacques Adnet Camel Suede Valet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jacques Adnet Valet with beautiful camel suede seat and frame with signature contrast stitching. Black iron base with bronze hardware and detailing Great patina throughout
Iron
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome coat stand or valet by Jacques Adnet. Entire top and bottom wrapped in leather with brass bamboo neck connecting the two. Coat hanger, pant hanger and catch all dish for key...
Brass
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Stitched leather valet... Covered with suede Good vintage condition 1950's
Brass
Black Leather Coat Rack by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic coat rack by French designer Jacques Adnet. The black iron hooks are wrapped in black leather, featuring Adnet's signature contrast stitching. Good vintage condition with ...
Iron
Jacques Adnet Saddle Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coat stand / valet by French modernist designer, Jacques Adnet. Valet has an iron frame with brass accents including brass ball fee...
Brass, Iron
French Leather + Brass Valet by Jacques Adnet, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Chicago, IL
A French valet from the 1950s by Jacques Adnet reflects a refined approach to utility, where structure, material, and detail are brought into quiet alignment. The form is slender an...
Metal
Leather Horseshoe Coat Rack by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luck meets luxury in this striking Jacques Adnet coat rack. A sculptural piece that proves even your outerwear deserves good design. Crafted in signature Adnet style, it features ric...
Iron
Jacques Adnet French Leather & Iron Hook
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jacques Adnet red leather & iron hook France, circa 1940's Wall mounted iron hook Frame is wrapped in fire engine red leather Signature contrast stitching L...
Iron
Jacques Adnet Triple Leather Coat Rack, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome triple hook coat rack by French designer Jacques Adnet. Finished in a beautiful oxblood leather with light patina and fading. Frame made of solid iron and completely wrappe...
Iron
Jacques Adnet Leather and Glass Hall Tree, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning leather and iron wall rack by Jacques Adnet. Rack consists of three hooks descending from top left, a mirror and umbrella holder. A small shelf suspends from mirror, perfect...
Iron
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome black coat stand / valet by Jacques Adnet. Valet has a black iron base with brass ball feet giving it an elegant and contrasted brutalist touch. Iron body wrapped...
Brass, Iron
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome black coat stand / valet by Jacques Adnet. Valet has a black iron base with brass ball feet giving it an elegant and contrasted brutalist touch. Iron body wrapped in a black...
Brass, Iron
$395 / item
Jacques Adnet Leather and Tweed Hangers
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare coat hangers by French designer Jacques Adnet. Brass hardware with black leather, red tweed, and signature contrast stitching. Excellent vintage condition. Sold individually, 4 ...
Brass
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and oak coat rack by Jacques Adnet France
Leather, Oak
$8,800
Jacques Adnet Valet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Jacques Adnet valet covered in black leather with contrast stitching and signature brass details. A truly timeless piece.
Brass
Important Stitched Leather Coat Stand by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Description1950's Stitched leather coat stand by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand stitched leather coat stand by Jacques Adnet, circa 1955. A...
Brass
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather suede valet, Very rare in this material and this color
Suede
1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet Black and red leather France
Metal
Jacques Adnet coat rack France, circa 1940
By Jacques Adnet
Located in PARIS, FR
Jacques Adnet coat rack France, circa 1940 Black leather-wrapped coat rack with contrasting stitching. Beautiful leather, brass button, and bronze mounting plate.
Brass
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1950's Stitched leather Coat rack with umbrella stand and mirror Great condition
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet France.
Leather, Wood
1950s Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s Stitched leather valet in great condition by Jacques Adnet Very good overall condition.
Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Valet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome coat stand / valet by Jacques Adnet. Valet has an iron base, brass frame in a bamboo design and a leather wrapped catch all and coat/pant holder. Leather has signature Adnet...
Brass, Iron
1950's Stitched Leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Description1950's Stitched leather Valet by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French Midcentury Modern hand black stitched leather valet fire tools by Jacques Adnet, circa ...
Metal
Leather and Bamboo Coat Rack by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous coat rack by French designer Jacques Adnet. The black iron frame is completely wrapped in black leather, featuring Adnet's signature contrast stitching. Each hook is also ...
Iron
Jacques Adnet Valet Leather Wrapped with Original Tartan Plaid
By Hermès, Paul Dupré-Lafon, Jacques Adnet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare Jacques Adnet for Hermes valet de nuit and seat with leather wrapped hand-stitched in Hermès saddle style and original tartan plaid wool upho...
Metal
Leather and Horn Coat Rack by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome, spacious coat rack by French designer Jacques Adnet. The black iron frames are completely wrapped in black leather, featuring Adnet's signature contrast stitching. Three ...
Iron
Leather and Bamboo Coat Rack by Jacques Adnet, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous pair of coat racks by French designer Jacques Adnet. The black iron frames are completely wrapped in black leather, featuring Adnet's signature contrast stitching. Each ho...
Iron
1950's Dark Brown Stitched Leather Valet Stand by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in North Miami, FL
Handsome Jacques Adnet valet covered in rich dark brown leather with contrast stitching and signature brass details. A truly timeless piece in wonderful original vintage condition.
Metal, Brass
1950's Pair of Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather coat racks by Jacques Adnet Sold as a pair
Leather
1950's Stitched Leather Coat Stand by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's brass and stitched leather coat stand by jacques Adnet.
Metal, Brass
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Large coatrack in stitched leather and metal Green olive leather Great overall condition France
Metal
1950's Stitched leather and rattan coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and rattan coat rack, umbrella stand and mirror designed by Jacques Adnet Green leather, black metal, and rattan
Leather, Rattan, Mirror
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather coatrack by Jacques Adnet Bamboo and leather France
Leather, Bamboo
1950's Stitched leather Coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather Coat rack by Jacques Adnet Possibility of a second one to make a pair Great vintage condition
Leather
1950's Stitched leather wall coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather coat stand by Jacques Adnet Great condition France
Metal
1950's Stitched Leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet France
Metal
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet with blue Saint-Gobain glass
Metal
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather Coat rack by Jacques Adnet Red leather in great condition
Metal
1950's stitched leather coat stand by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Chromed metal and stitched leather by Jacques Adnet
Metal, Chrome
1950's Stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice Stitched leather Valet by Jacques Adnet France 1950's Great condition
Leather
1950's Stitched leather and rattan wall mirror by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's rattan and stitched leather wall mirror and coat rack by Jacques Adnet
Leather, Rattan
1950's Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet Very rare in red Good condition.
Leather, Wood
1950's Stitched Leather Coat Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet.
Leather, Rattan
1950s Stitched Leather Valet by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s stitched leather valet by Jacques Adnet, France.
Leather
$8,800
Jacques Adnet Valet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Jacques Adnet valet covered in black leather with contrast stitching and signature brass details. A truly timeless piece.
Brass
1950's Shelve with two coat hangers by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1950's Stitched leather shelve with coat hangers Great vintage condition Possibility of a second one to make a pair
Leather
$3,800 / item
Leather Wrapped Mounted Coatrack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A red leather coat and hat rack with hooks, rounded for mounting on pillars or columns.
Leather
1950's Stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1940's Stitched leather coat rack By Jacques Adnet Great condition Yellow leather
Metal
1950s Stitched Leather Coat Rack by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950s stitched leather coat rack by Jacques Adnet.
Leather