Jules Leleu
Art Deco Cabinet , 1930
Rosewood and parchment
Location: Madrid
Location: Madrid
187 cm width x 134 height x 47 cm Depth
A2157
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Elegant French Art Deco cabinet in richly figured rosewood, attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1930s.[1stdibs +2] The façade is organized in three bays, with two full-height side doors framing a...
Elegant French Art Deco cabinet in richly figured rosewood, attributed to Jules Leleu, circa 1930s.[1stdibs +2]
The façade is organized in three bays, with two full-height side doors framing a slightly projecting central section. A smooth parchment-clad door forms a luminous vertical panel that contrasts beautifully with the warm rosewood veneers and emphasizes the cabinet’s refined architectural lines. Below the parchment door, two stacked drawers are fitted with geometric nickel-plated bronze pulls and escutcheons, a discreet yet luxurious detail typical of Maison Leleu. The cabinet rests on a gently curved plinth base with a subtly stepped top, giving the piece a sense of movement while preserving its clean, rectilinear profile.
Ideal as a bar, dining-room cabinet, or statement storage piece in a living room, this timeless example of French Art Deco craftsmanship showcases Leleu’s preference for noble materials, precise proportions, and understated glamour.
Jules Leleu (1883–1961) was a leading French Art Deco decorator and furniture designer known for elegant, restrained lines and luxurious materials such as exotic woods, parchment, shagreen, and ivory. He headed the Paris firm Maison Leleu, created award‑winning ensembles for the 1925 Art Deco exhibition, and designed prestigious interiors for embassies, grand residences, and ocean liners like the Normandie, making his work highly sought after by collectors today.
The façade is organized in three bays, with two full-height side doors framing a slightly projecting central section. A smooth parchment-clad door forms a luminous vertical panel that contrasts beautifully with the warm rosewood veneers and emphasizes the cabinet’s refined architectural lines. Below the parchment door, two stacked drawers are fitted with geometric nickel-plated bronze pulls and escutcheons, a discreet yet luxurious detail typical of Maison Leleu. The cabinet rests on a gently curved plinth base with a subtly stepped top, giving the piece a sense of movement while preserving its clean, rectilinear profile.
Ideal as a bar, dining-room cabinet, or statement storage piece in a living room, this timeless example of French Art Deco craftsmanship showcases Leleu’s preference for noble materials, precise proportions, and understated glamour.
Jules Leleu (1883–1961) was a leading French Art Deco decorator and furniture designer known for elegant, restrained lines and luxurious materials such as exotic woods, parchment, shagreen, and ivory. He headed the Paris firm Maison Leleu, created award‑winning ensembles for the 1925 Art Deco exhibition, and designed prestigious interiors for embassies, grand residences, and ocean liners like the Normandie, making his work highly sought after by collectors today.