Ceramics & Glass
Jacques Adnet Flight of the Pigeon Ceramic Sculpture
Jacques Adnet, a renowned architect and designer celebrated for his iconic furniture reflecting the rationalism, functionalism, and cubism of the 1930s, also harbored a lesser-known passion for ceramics, tapestry, and ironwork. Among his rare and sought-after creations are the Art Deco bird sculptures, which exemplify
Jacques Adnet Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture “Flight of the Pigeon”
“Flight of the Pigeon” captures the sculptural elegance of Art Deco through Jacques Adnet’s stylized interpretation of a familiar bird. Dating to circa the 1930s, this cream colored earthenware sculpture combines simplified forms with a sense of movement, transforming its subject into an expressive decorative object. The underside bears the signature “Adnet.”
Best known for his furniture and interiors, French architect and designer Jacques Adnet also explored ceramics, tapestry, and ironwork. His ceramic birds offer a less familiar expression of the geometric clarity that distinguished his furniture designs. This pigeon sculpture brings together his interest in form and his sensitivity to the natural world, making it an appealing piece for collectors of Art Deco ceramics and French design.
With their magnificent stylization and embodiment of 1930s aesthetics, Adnet's Art Deco bird sculptures showcase his ability to transcend mediums and create timeless pieces. Despite being overshadowed by his furniture designs, these sculptures reveal a hidden aspect of Adnet's creativity and add depth to his artistic legacy.
Jacques Adnet (1900–1984)
The French architect and designer combined geometric simplicity with elegance in his designs. This lamp is a testament to this. At the peak of his artistic career, he decorated the private apartments of the French President at the Elysée Palace and the meeting room of the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
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