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Jules Leleu settee

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Jules Leleu settee #1844
French Art Deco settee/sofa by Jules Leleu, circa 1936. Leleu was honored to furnish the French Salon at the League of Nations in Geneva (1936/7) and used this model. The building later became the European headquarters of the United Nations and the French Salon is also known as the “Leleu Salon”. This settee is also is a variant of the one presented by the designer on the great French oceanliner, Normandie. The settee is 72” long x 28” deep x 32.5” high at the head. 26” high at the back. Documented.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Dealer Reference #:	1844
Incollect Reference #:	722465