Maison Leleu
Limited edition of 8 signed and numbered pieces
Sideboard in straw marquetry
Bronze details
Modular interior veneered in fine wood
Bespoke dimensions and finishes upon request
W 230 x D 50 x H 83 cm
W 90.5″ x D 19.6″ x H 32.7″
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Maison Leleu was founded in 1910 by Jules Leleu, who went on to win the grand prize at the 1925 Exposition Internationale that gave Art Deco its name. The Narval Sideboard is part of the house’s ongoing re-edition project, led by great-granddaughter Alexia Leleu, drawing on a century-old archive of motifs never before produced.
Limited to eight signed and numbered pieces, the Narval sideboard translates a motif Jules Leleu once reserved for carved wood friezes into straw marquetry, its surface rimmed in bronze and its modular interior veneered in fine wood. Redrawn from a photograph in the maison’s own archive, where the original piece was worked in amboyna burl, it shows how Alexia Leleu treats the family’s history as raw material to be reinterpreted with techniques Jules himself never used.
Founded in 1910 by Jules Leleu, Maison Leleu has been the reference point for French interior decoration throughout the twentieth century. One of the most sought after ensembliers of his time, Jules Leleu seamlessly merged new styles and materials fully embracing Art Deco’s innovations. The designer and furniture maker created an array of collections encompassing all furnishings, including rugs and lights, beautifully executed by highly skilled craftsmen. With the help of his sons, Jules successfully incorporated the 40s modernism into his design process without ever sacrificing the superior quality of his work. Jules passed away in 1961, leaving his company in the capable hands of his progeny. The brand is now run by the fourth generation of Leleus, with great-granddaughter Alexia unearthing some emblematic pieces from the company’s archives and reviving them with a contemporary touch.
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Flint Terracotta
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Linterno Fabric : St Moritz/Nobili