The Antiquarian at Greenwich

Pair of Jules Leleu Walnut Bergeres

Pair of Jules Leleu (1883-1961) Bergeres from France, circa 1945, walnut, upholstery, one stamped '18124' the other '18131', Designed for the first-class lounge of the Ile de France. Literature: G. Poulain, 'Leleu' in Mobilier et Décoration, n. 5, May 1946, p. 18, 19, 31; M. Gauthier, 'Une heure avec Leleu' in Mobilier & Décoration, n. 10-11, October-November 1948, p. 30; V. Jutheau, 'Jules et André Leleu,' Ed. Vecteurs, Paris, 1989, p. 179; F. Siriex, 'Leleu: décorateurs ensembliers,' Ed. Monelle Hayot, Paris, 2007, p. 68. 

Dimensions: H: 33 in. x W: 25 1/2 in. x D: 27 in.
seat ht. 19 1/2 in.