Leather-covered brass table lamp by Jacques Adnet 1950s

Magnificent table lamp by Jacques Adnet. France, 1950s. Brass frame with tripod base. Partially upholstered in black stitched leather. Two lights. Height 66 cm. Width 23 cm. Jacques Adnet: In the 1920s and 1930s, Adnet established himself as a major figure in the Art Deco movement. His association with Hermès marked a decisive turning point in his career, allowing him to develop his famous style combining leather and metal. As head of the Compagnie des Arts Français, Adnet continued to push the boundaries of design with creations that combined elegance, modernity, and functionality. The designers on his team included leading figures such as François Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand, and Georges Jouve. In the 1950s, he devoted himself to furniture design and received numerous commissions, including the decoration of the French President's private apartments at the Élysée Palace and the meeting room at UNESCO's Paris headquarters. From 1959 to 1970, he directed the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Valenti: Valenti is a high-end interior design company with a long tradition and artisanal roots. Their products are influenced by the decorative arts and the revival of craftsmanship applied to modernity. Their creations are unique, crafted with the care and attention of a goldsmith, exclusive and refined. Their manufacturing combines cutting-edge technologies and innovations with traditional artisanal techniques. Particular attention is paid to detail, both in terms of shapes and finishes and the use of the highest quality raw materials. Despite its two centuries of history, Valenti is not a company stuck in the past. Building on its experience, it looks to the future and reinvents itself every day to reach all audiences, creating new design lines including the most.