French Art Deco Furniture
Six Jules Leleu French Art Deco Dining Chairs
This set of six French art deco dining chairs 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. in the 1930’s. the high back chairs were one of Leleu’s enduring and recognizable designs and incorporate several of his design motifs such as the indentation at the top front of the saber legs and the rounded knob where the chair back meets the seat. The mahogany frame is in high gloss and seats and backs are covered in Alcantara suede. The chairs are 20” wide x 19” deep and 42” high.
Reference# FF231
