French 1940s Jules Leleu Beechwood Armchair

出自法國設計師 Jules Leleu (1883–1961)

椅身以山毛櫸木打造 約製作於1940年代

結構端正穩固 線條簡潔優雅

展現出 Art Deco 轉向現代主義的過渡特色

椅面覆以全新天鵝絨面料 觸感柔和細緻

並飾以白色滾邊 凸顯椅身的幾何輪廓

背板線條交錯流暢 展現幾何之中的柔和韻律

椅腳與扶手比例收斂優雅 兼具裝飾性與輕盈感

即使在現代風格的空間中 也依舊散發著魅力
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Jules Leleu (1883–1961) 是 20 世紀法國最具代表性的裝飾藝術與現代主義家具設計師之一。最初從事繪畫與裝飾藝術，後轉向家具與室內設計領域，並於 1925 年巴黎國際裝飾藝術博覽會中嶄露頭角。 他的作品以優雅比例、精緻材質與簡潔流暢的幾何線條聞名，常運用稀有木材、黃銅細節與高級面料，展現低調卻富質感的美學。1930 至 1950 年代間，他的設計深受歐洲菁英與國際收藏家青睞，並曾受法國政府委託，為大使館、豪華郵輪與公共建築打造經典之作。

Designed by French designer Jules Leleu (1883–1961),
this armchair was crafted in beechwood around the 1940s.
The structure is solid and well-proportioned, with clean and graceful lines that reflect the transitional style from Art Deco to Modernism.
The seat and backrest have been newly upholstered in velvet fabric, offering a soft and refined touch,
and accented with white piping that highlights the geometric contours of the chair.
The interlacing lines of the backrest create a gentle rhythm within its geometric form,
while the elegant proportions of the legs and armrests balance decorative appeal with lightness.
Even in a contemporary setting, this piece continues to radiate timeless charm.
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Jules Leleu (1883–1961) was one of the most prominent French designers of Art Deco and Modernist furniture in the 20th century.
He began his career in painting and decorative arts before turning to furniture and interior design, gaining recognition at the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.Renowned for his refined proportions, exquisite materials, and sleek geometric lines, Leleu often incorporated rare woods, brass details, and luxurious fabrics, creating an understated yet sophisticated aesthetic. From the 1930s to the 1950s, his designs were highly sought after by European elites and international collectors, and he was frequently commissioned by the French government to create interiors for embassies, luxury ocean liners, and public buildings.