French Art Deco Furniture
Jules Leleu Macassar Ebony Sideboard
This French art deco sideboard 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). A black marble top containing white and gold inclusions trimmed with a bronze edge sits atop a two drawer, three door macassar ebony cabinet. Bronze pulls, fittings and feet compliment the look. The sideboard measures 78 ¾” wide x 38 ½” high and 19 ½” deep.
Reference# FF173
