Jacques Adnet dining table oak red leather brass 1950

Beautiful dining table by Jacques Adnet, designed around 1950. Composed of an oak top resting on a painted metal structure covered in red tile leather with contrasting stitching, perfectly illustrating Adnet's signature style, balancing rigor and warmth. The leather is original and has been carefully restored in our workshop, offering a lovely patina and a level of finish that matches the purity of its lines. Ideal as a dining table or a large desk, it brings an elegant and assertive presence to any interior. Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) was a French designer and interior architect known for his elegant and modernist style. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and from the beginning, he was interested in modernism, a movement that rejected the excessive ornamentation of Art Nouveau and advocated for simple, functional lines. In the 1920s, he founded a company with his twin brother, Jean Adnet, where they created furniture using simple geometric shapes and high-quality materials. In 1928, he was appointed director of the Compagnie des Arts Français (CAF), allowing the institution to adopt a contemporary approach. His creations blend industrial materials, such as glass and metal, with simple, clean lines. In the 1950s, by collaborating with the luxury house Hermès, he reaffirmed his status as a pioneer of refined French design in the 20th century.