Attributed to Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) - Black lacquered metal magazine rack.

Attributed to Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) Black lacquered metal and brass magazine rack. Mid-20th century modernist design. Height: 46.5cm. Length: 36cm. Depth: 18.5cm. Good condition, wear to the lacquer. *Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) was a French interior architect and designer, considered one of the most important figures of Modernism and Art Deco style in France. Known for his innovative spirit, he profoundly influenced 20th-century design by combining functionalist aesthetics with luxury materials. Born in Châtillon-Coligny, Jacques Adnet studied at the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. In his early career, he worked closely with his twin brother, Jean Adnet. Together, they gained recognition at the famous 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, which laid the foundations of the Art Deco style. The true turning point in his artistic career occurred in 1928 when he took over the direction of the Compagnie des Arts Français (CAF), succeeding founders Louis Süe and André Mare. Under his leadership, the CAF moved away from floral decorations and the heavy forms of traditional Art Deco towards a resolutely modern design characterised by geometric, clean, and rigorous lines. Jacques Adnet excelled in the art of integrating innovative and industrial metals—such as tubular steel, black lacquered metal, glass, and brass—into the creation of high-end furniture. From 1950 onwards, Jacques Adnet partnered with the prestigious luxury house Hermès. He then conceived a revolutionary collection of furniture and interior accessories made of leather-covered metal with saddle stitching, making leather his true visual signature. His round mirror suspended by a leather strap became an absolute icon of global design. His talent and reputation earned him numerous official commissions from the French state.