ADNET Jacques (1900-1984) - Bookcase in brass, oak, lacquered metal. Circa 1955.

ADNET Jacques (1900-1984)
Bookcase in brass, oak, lacquered metal. Circa 1955.
Dimensions: 106.5 x 65 x 17 cm
Sublime library furniture made by Jacques Adnet. Bookcase with brass legs, black lacquered metal structure decorated with brass stars and spirals. The shelves are made of oak. This pattern known by Jacques Adnet presents a simple, refined ornament characteristic of the 1950s. The metal work in curves and counter-curves brings great elegance to the model.


Jacques Adnet is a French architect and designer, who began his career in one of the first modern art workshops, La Maîtrise, directed by Maurice Dufrêne. In 1928, Jacques Adnet found himself at the head of the Compagnie des Arts Français and worked with many artists such as Picasso, Dunand and Perriand. Thanks to his works with refined, simple patterns and new materials such as glass and metal, he is considered one of the main representatives of modernism and French Art Deco.


Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), wood, lacquered metal, brass, circa 1955
Dimensions: 106.5 x 65 x 17 cm / 41.929 x 25.590 x 6.693 inches.
Sublime bookcase crafted by Jacques Adnet. The bookcase features brass feet, a structure in black lacquered metal adorned with stars and spirals in brass. The shelves are made of oak. This well-known motif by Jacques Adnet exhibits a simple, streamlined ornamentation characteristic of the 1950s. The metalwork in curves and counter-curves adds great elegance to the design.

Jacques Adnet was a French architect and designer who began his career in one of the earliest modern art workshops, La Maîtrise, directed by Maurice Dufrêne. In 1928, Jacques Adnet became the head of the Compagnie des Arts Français and collaborated with numerous artists such as Picasso, Dunand, and Perriand. Thanks to his works featuring clean, simple motifs and the use of new materials like glass and metal, he is considered one of the main representatives of French modernism and Art Deco.

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