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Jacques Adnet original cream leather mirror 1940

Creator: Jacques Adnet
Offered by: Maison Cedric

Description
Beautiful circular mirror designed around 1940 by Jacques Adnet, the renowned French designer and architect. The central glass is framed with cream-colored saddlery-stitched leather, dit piqué sellier, held by a matching leather strap with brass buckles, allowing it to be elegantly hung on the wall. Fully restored, this original model, documented and produced in France, perfectly exemplifies Adnet’s innovation as a pioneer in combining metal, glass, and leather in furniture and interior accessories. Elegant and refined, it embodies French Art Deco style and remains a rare and highly sought-after piece for collectors.

Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) was a French designer and interior architect known for his elegant, modernist style. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and from an early age was interested in Art Deco modernism, a movement that rejected the excessive ornamentation of Art Nouveau and advocated simple, functional lines. In the 1920s, he founded a company with his twin brother, Jean Adnet, where they created furniture using simple geometric shapes and high-quality materials. In 1928, he was appointed director of the Compagnie des Arts Français (CAF), and helped the institution adopt a contemporary approach. His designs combined industrial materials, such as glass and metal, with simple, clean lines. In the 1950s, by collaborating with the luxury house Hermès, he reaffirmed his status as a pioneer of refined 20th-century French design.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	France
Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Creation Date:	1940
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	841570

Dimensions

W.	24.8 in;	H.	38.58 in;	D.	2.76 in;
W.	63 cm;	H.	98 cm;	D.	7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Cedric, Alice and Damien are pleased to present our eclectic selection of 20th-century pieces, mainly from France, and from the 1940s to the 1970s. We curate our collection based on knowledge, intuition, and of course aesthetics. We restore all our pieces in house, and we truly care about design as much as our clients do. We are quite experienced in sourcing and international shipping, and we will be pleased to help you find the one-of-a-kind pieces you are looking for.