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Jules Leleu Dining Room Table & Chairs 1937 Paris Exhibition
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JULES LELEU, creator of this spectacular Art Deco dining room table and chairs, was one of the most important and prolific names in furnishings of this period. What gives this particular table and chairs even more significance is the fact that they were exhibited in the 1937 Paris Exhibition, a World’s Fair that educated and influenced the style that we now call “Art Deco”. During the 20th Century, these international fairs helped to showcase the most influential designers and styles, while they introduced new technology and new directions. People came from all over the world to view these exhibits, many of which were judged in competitions and offered the designers continued opportunities for major commissions to utilize their artistry and resources.
Rendering of Jules Leleu Salon from Paris 1937 Paris Exhibition
This set reflects not only a great desgin from 1937 but also presents itself today as a very rare and timeless creation available now for sale. This set has been gently restored, new cream leather upholstery for the chairs and a stunning finish of the most exotic flamed mahogany wood you will ever see. The table comes with its original leaf, stored cleverly under the table top (acesable when you pull apart the table as pictured in our photos). The chairs have a significant silver tip on the front of all chairs, a comfortable seat and supportive back.
Original Photo of Leleu Salon at the 1937 Paris World’s Fair
Displayed here is the important monograph on Leleu’s work.
This dining table and chairs are displayed within this book.
A designer and ensemblier, Jules Leleu was one of the key authors of the Art Deco movement. While he did not win the fame of such contemporaries as Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Jean-Michel Frank, Leleu had a longer career and was easily their peer in the conception of trim, refined furniture forms and in the use of the opulent materials — from lacquer and ivory to sharkskin and exotic woods — that were a keynote of haute Art Deco design.
Leleu was born into a family of artisans and decorators. Their firm, Maison Leleu, had existed since the 18th century and Jules would guide it through much of the 20t century (the business lasted until 1973)!
Measurements
Table: 78.5″ Long x 47″ D (extension adds another 17 3.4″)
Chair: 35″ T x 18″ W x 16.5″ D
