French Art Deco Furniture
Jules Leleu Dining Table
This French art deco dining table was designed by Jules LeleuJules Leleu
French [1883 - 1961]
Jules Leleu was born in Bologne-sur-Mer, France and at age 26 succeeded his father in the family painting business. With his brother he began work in the Decorating field.
After World War I, Leleu specialized in furniture making. He opened a Paris gallery in 1924 and exhibited at the 1925 Exposition Industrielle et Arts Decoratifs.
Leleu designed the Grand Salon of the Ambassadors at the Society of Nations in Geneva and the French Embassies of several nations. He contributed furnishings for numerous steamships in the 1930's. (1883-1961) in 1931. Constructed of macassar ebony veneers with gilt bronze feet and trim. The table measures 71” x 40” and is 29” high and is dated 1931. When the two 18” leaves are added, the table is 107” long.
Reference# FF158
