{"product_id":"pair-of-jules-leleu-chairs","title":"Pair of Jules Leleu Chairs ","description":"Pair of Jules Leleu Chairs\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1930\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted by Jules Leleu, one of the great French Art Deco designers, this pair of chairs exemplifies his refined aesthetic, combining clean lines with luxurious materials. Velvet upholstery complements the lacquered wood legs, lending richness to their restrained forms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jules Leleu (1883–1961) was a French furniture designer celebrated for combining modern design with classical elegance. Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France, he studied decorative painting before joining his brother Marcel in the family’s painting business and expanding into furniture design. He established Maison Leleu in 1910 and opened a Paris gallery in 1924. The following year, he won a Grand Prix at the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, securing his reputation as a leading figure in French Art Deco. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e His prestigious commissions included interiors for ocean liners such as the SS \u003cem\u003eÎle de France\u003c\/em\u003e and SS \u003cem\u003eNormandie\u003c\/em\u003e, French embassies and the French Delegates’ Lounge at the League of Nations in Geneva. His work is represented in major museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like fellow French Art Deco designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Leleu combined refined classical forms with sumptuous materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Exotic woods, intricate marquetry, ivory inlays and lacquer finishes became hallmarks of his work. His three children played important roles in the business and continued it after his death in 1961. The house closed in 1973 and was later revived by his great-granddaughter Alexia Leleu. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each: 32 1\/4\" high x 17 1\/4\" wide x 17 1\/4\" deep","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46087520354439,"sku":"31-8291","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-8291_1.png?v=1791494470","url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-jules-leleu-chairs","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}