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Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) – The Iconic Leather Furniture Collection

Jacques Adnet was one of the most influential French designers of the 20th century, renowned for his pioneering approach to modern furniture and his innovative use of leather as a decorative and structural material.

During the 1950s, Adnet developed an iconic collection of leather-clad furniture and accessories, combining refined metal structures, luxurious leather upholstery and traditional saddle-stitching techniques.

Created in collaboration with Hermès, this distinctive collection transformed the traditional perception of leather, elevating it from a purely functional upholstery material to a sophisticated element of modern interior design.

Characterised by exposed hand-stitched seams, leather-wrapped frames, brass fittings, buckles and carefully finished corners, these pieces embody an exceptional combination of French craftsmanship, understated luxury and modernist elegance.

Adnet’s revolutionary vision brought together the worlds of furniture design, luxury leather goods and traditional saddlery. His work remains highly influential and continues to inspire contemporary designers and collectors.

Today, Jacques Adnet’s leather furniture is particularly sought after by collectors of French mid-century modern design, appreciated for its timeless aesthetic, exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive use of materials.