French Art Deco Sideboard by Jules Leleu c1925
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Art Deco Sideboard by Jules Leleu
An exceptional and fine sideboard designed and produced by the renowned French cabinet maker Jules Leleu, produced in rosewood with bronze fittings, gently bowed front doors with shaped underside, the sideboard has simple lines and perfectly proportioned retaining a rich colour and patina, the legs are tapered octagonal form the termite in very well cast sabots. The cabinet is lockable with the original key and all works correctly, Jules Leleu has signed to the inside of the door. We have carefully restored this item and it is in excellent showroom condition throughout
Age: 1925
Style: Art Deco
Material: Rosewood
Origin : France
Condition: Excellent
Restoration: Fully Polished
Dimensions: 88h x 123w x 44d cm
More on the Designer....
Born in France, just outside Paris in 1883 the Leleu brothers jointly took the helm of their fathers painting business. Both brothers were deployed to fight in WW1 and upon his safe return He decided to truly focus on design and furniture making. After completing his numerous studies at the Academie des Beaux-Arts, the Ecole Jean Goujon in Brussels and Ecole des Arts Appliques, Jules presented his work at the 1925 Exposition Industrielle et Arts Decoratifs and was the winner of the grand prize. With this accolade to his name he gained further recognition in the design field.
Jules Leleu went on to be the designer of choice for many opulent projects and was commissioned to design interiors and suites aboard many of the great French ocean liners as well as royal residences and embassies. It was his sleek distinctive style and bold techniques that he became famous for alongside his monumental contribution to the Art Deco movement.
