Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Leather Armchair in Iron and Brass from Jacques Adnet, 1950s

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A listing for a single chair - one of two fantastic and rare mid century leather, wrought iron and brass … Read more A listing for a single chair - one of two fantastic and rare mid century leather, wrought iron and brass armchairs we have in lovely vintage condition. Designed by french modernist giant jacques adnet and made in france in the 1950s, these stunning pieces are as much sculptural works of art as they are comfortable armchairs and will add fascination and an unmistakably fabulous french modernist aesthetic to any setting. Please see our other listing for the pair if you’d like both armchairs.

adnet was one of france’s foremost avant-garde design geniuses. His work combined functionalist principles with forward-thinking modernism right through the mid century period and this fabulous pair are a wonderful example of the stylistic terms ‘streamline modern’ and ‘machinisme’, which have been used to describe his forward-thinking work.

designed and made in the 1950s during adnet’s leather-clad furniture period, these wonderful armchairs use contrasting colouring and materials to great effect and mix sculptural french elegance and quality with robust yet stripped-back bauhaus-influenced sleek lines.

they feature a reassuringly solid streamlined wrought iron frame, with which the rare original-toned and sculpturally-shaped, padded and hand-stitched tan leather complements wonderfully. The brass ball finials atop the back complete the wonderful mix of colour and materials and really set these chairs off as sculptural artforms as much as comfortable and eye-catchingly smart armchairs.

all in all this pair are a stunning, rare and enchanting example from a modernist design master. As much works of art as they are comfortable and striking armchairs, they will be a knockout in any interior. This listing is for one of these chairs only – please let us know which chair you’d like, the slightly more orange or the slightly more brown armchair, and see our other listing for both armchairs if you’d like the pair.

condition
these gorgeous armchairs are in good-to-very-good vintage condition. Extremely solid, sturdy, reassuringly heavy, comfortable and highly usable – unlike many other adnet chairs you find, which can’t hold weight to the seats – the only signs of their 70-year age are some minor marks to the wrought iron frames and the beautifully aged marks, scuffs and wear to the leather, which if anything only adds to their vintage appeal. Especially rare for retaining their original individual colouring, the leather has been treated to keep it rejuvenated and looking fantastic. Overall this is a fabulous pair in lovely, aged vintage condition and if well looked after they should be just as breathtaking for generations to come – please see the photos.

measurements
height – 88cm, width – 56cm, depth – 56cm, seat height – 49cm, seat width – 37cm, seat depth – 45cm, arm height – 65cm, weight per chair – 10kg. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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