Jacques Adnet Club Armchairs, France, 1936, Set of 2
Description
Jacques Adnet Club Armchairs, France, 1936, set of two
The proportions strike a balance between compact and generous: broad, gently rounded armrests invite the hand to rest naturally, while the backs incline with subtle grace, offering support without imposing posture. Together the silhouettes read as composed and reassuring — grounded, yet never heavy.
Every edge is softened by the upholstery. Piping traces each outline with discretion as light moves across it, and the surface itself carries a dense, tactile quality — warm to the eye, calm to the touch. The scale lends an intimacy to the pieces, as though they were made for conversation rather than display.
Adnet was, in the mid-1930s, reshaping French interiors around balance and proportion, choosing enduring elegance over ornament. This pair reflects that same sensibility: restrained, enveloping, quietly sophisticated.
Dimensions
Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)
Width: 33.08 in (84 cm)
Depth: 36.62 in (93 cm)
Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
Design
1936
Manufacture
1930s
Material
Wool
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
Our in-house atelier carefully reupholstered and restored the item, with meticulous attention to structural integrity, materials, and finish. The process was guided by deep respect for its authenticity, balancing technical intervention with historical sensitivity.