French Art Deco Furniture
Jules Leleu Macassar Ebony Vitrine
This French art deco vitrine dates from the 1930’s and 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). The body is of macassar ebony veneers, ebonized wood with brass trim and fittings. The vitrine features a sycamore interior with glass shelf and measures 35-1/2” wide x 16” deep and is 51-3/4” high.
Reference# FF163
