Art Déco Bedside Tables by Jules Leleu, Set of 2

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A splendid pair of Art Dèco bedside tables realized by Jules Leleu in 1923. Amboyna burl veneer, Breccia marble tops, … Read more A splendid pair of Art Dèco bedside tables realized by Jules Leleu in 1923. Amboyna burl veneer, Breccia marble tops, and brass or bone knobs. A refined and sculptural pair of Art Deco nightstands designed by the eminent French decorator Jules Leleu, one of the leading figures of French modernism between the wars. Each table presents a harmonious blend of geometric discipline and sensuous curves, hallmarks of Leleu’s elegant aesthetic. The demi-lune structure rests on a U-shaped base of graceful contour, balanced upon a plinth foot in darker contrasting wood. The body is veneered in luxurious amboyna burl, prized for its intricate, swirling grain and warm golden hue. Above, the tops are fitted with richly figured Breccia marble slabs, introducing a subtle chromatic contrast and natural texture to the design. Each table features a small drawer with a turned knob, one model including an open storage compartment beneath — a charming variation within the pair, likely intended to serve complementary roles in a bedroom ensemble. Executed with the precision and sophistication associated with Leleu’s atelier, these pieces exemplify the Art Deco ideal of luxurious simplicity, where noble materials and perfect proportions define understated modern elegance. Condition: Excellent overall condition. Minor wear consistent with age; marble tops show light surface marks typical of use. Prov. "Modernism" Gallery, New York; Private Collection, New York. Ref. Viviane Jutheau, Jules et André Leleu, Edition Vecteurs, 1989, p.44 Jules Leleu (1883–1961) was one of the most influential French furniture designers of the Art Deco period. Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, he trained in the family’s decoration and painting business before establishing Maison Leleu in Paris. He exhibited regularly at the Salon d’Automne and the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs and won top honors at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs—the fair that gave “Art Deco” its name. from the mid-1920s through the 1950s, Leleu supplied complete interiors for elite private clients and major public commissions. His atelier furnished embassies and ministries, luxury hotels, and legendary ocean liners (including Île-de-France and Normandie). Alongside Ruhlmann, Follot, and Sue-et-Mare, Leleu defined the French Art Deco ideal: calm, impeccably proportioned luxury rather than ostentatious display. His furniture is renowned for superb materials (exotic veneers, parchment, shagreen), flawless construction, and a restrained, architectural line that feels modern yet timeless. Because Maison Leleu delivered complete décors, his pieces are deeply considered in use—comfortable, durable, and elegant—making them particularly desirable to collectors and interior designers today. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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