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Pair of French Orange Andirons Attributed to Jacques Adnet, 1950s

$3,800.00

A pair of French andirons from the 1950s, attributed to Jacques Adnet.

Rendered in an orange finish, each piece rises with a rhythmic flow of curves and geometric arcs, capped by spherical finials that punctuate the silhouette with subtle playfulness. The forged iron bears the marks of craftsmanship, its surface textured and warm, revealing the hand behind the design.

Compact yet assertive, they balance weight and gesture, anchoring the fireplace while introducing a vivid note of color.

Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) was a master of modern design, acclaimed for his deft handling of materials and elegant invention over a six-decade career. Trained at the École des Arts Décoratifs under architect Charles Louis Genuys, Adnet gained early recognition for seamlessly merging medium and form, employing glass, parchment-covered wood, and metals in works that moved fluidly from the Art Deco spirit into a timeless modern idiom.

Appointed director of La Compagnie des Arts Français in 1927, he steered the firm into the vanguard of French design, collaborating with luminaries such as Charlotte Perriand and René Herbst while elevating interiors with a rigor both classical and forward-looking. His collaborations with Jacques Lenoble introduced fine ceramic mosaics into furniture design, transforming utilitarian forms into richly material statements.

DIMENSIONS: 18"W x 9.5"D x 14.5"H

ORIGIN: France

PERIOD: 1950s

MATERIALS: Iron

CONDITION: In great vintage condition, with a natural patina and areas of finish loss throughout the iron, consistent with age and use.

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Pair of French Orange Andirons Attributed to Jacques Adnet, 1950s

A pair of French andirons from the 1950s, attributed to Jacques Adnet.

Rendered in an orange finish, each piece rises with a rhythmic flow of curves and geometric arcs, capped by spherical finials that punctuate the silhouette with subtle playfulness. The forged iron bears the marks of craftsmanship, its surface textured and warm, revealing the hand behind the design.

Compact yet assertive, they balance weight and gesture, anchoring the fireplace while introducing a vivid note of color.

Jacques Adnet (1900–1984) was a master of modern design, acclaimed for his deft handling of materials and elegant invention over a six-decade career. Trained at the École des Arts Décoratifs under architect Charles Louis Genuys, Adnet gained early recognition for seamlessly merging medium and form, employing glass, parchment-covered wood, and metals in works that moved fluidly from the Art Deco spirit into a timeless modern idiom.

Appointed director of La Compagnie des Arts Français in 1927, he steered the firm into the vanguard of French design, collaborating with luminaries such as Charlotte Perriand and René Herbst while elevating interiors with a rigor both classical and forward-looking. His collaborations with Jacques Lenoble introduced fine ceramic mosaics into furniture design, transforming utilitarian forms into richly material statements.

Dimensions
Width: 18"
Depth: 9.5"
Height: 14.5"
Origin: France
Period: 1950s
Materials: Iron
Condition
In great vintage condition, with a natural patina and areas of finish loss throughout the iron, consistent with age and use.

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