Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Jules Leleu (French, 1883-1961)
Marking(s); notes: Jules Leleu label, #27219
Country of origin; materials: France; figured quarter-sawn anigre, ormolu, mother of pearl, glass
Dimensions (H, W, D): 65"h, 35"w, 15.5"d
Additional Information: Vitrine in figured quarter-sawn anigre has mother of pearl and diamond-patterned parquetry inlays. The keyed glass door reveals room for adjustable shelving and the two doors reveal storage (key is not present). The vitrine detailing includes ormolu beading and sabots on the front octagonal and tapered legs. The dining set comprised of table, sideboard/commode and chairs were commissioned by the Derveaux family in 1953 and are depicted in situ in a 1956 photograph in the dining room of Mr. & Mrs. Derveaux in "The House of Leleu." The chairs were also featured in the Introspective Magazine article "10 Interior Designers Reimagine Iconic Rooms" (Jorge S. Arango, 6.28.2020). Provenance: Mr. & Mrs. Derveaux, France | Derveaux family heirs, Montreal, Canada | purchased directly by the consignor. Reference: The House of Leleu, Francoise Siriex, pg. 224.

Video preview available for all lots. Live or video walkthrough by appointment - email info@modernauctions.com. Thinking of selling? We are now accepting consignments for our February 2021 auction. very good, patina to metal, glass cracked at lower left edge, minor wear and a few paint spots to legs, one missing segment of inlay, wear consistent with age and light use