Secretary In Precious Wood, Signed J. Leleu, Art Deco – 1940

Lovely secretary made by Jules Leleu (1883-1961), famous French designer of the Art Deco period. This legendary decorator and cabinetmaker knew how to combine elegance and luxury in a refined style. This quality furniture with refined lines in mahogany veneer has in the upper part a drawer opening with two slightly bowl-shaped brass buttons. A flap decorated with mother-of-pearl and precious wood inlays representing a plant scene opens using a key and an original lock in working order. When opening we discover a sycamore interior with the exception of the fronts of the shelves and the separations. This storage space has a small drawer on each side, accompanied by niches. The flap is trimmed with original leather with cold stamp. This particular secretary also has two hinged doors in the lower part with top and bottom lock with original key. The entrances are rectangular with a concave shape. Inlaid on the inside of the right door, we find the signature of Jules Leleu on an ivory plaque. Behind the doors we discover a sycamore interior decorated with a shelf. The bottom crossbar is animated, like the doors, and covered with a half-round in brass. On each side, this secretary has two columns attached with cut sides, ringed at the top and bottom. Finally, this piece of furniture rests on cutaway legs also tapering towards the bottom, accompanied by a bronze shoe. The recessed top on the front and the sides are covered with a refined bronze rod with a large molding on the front and sides. On the back of the cabinet, the serial number - 16060 - is indicated in several places. With its warm color and the harmony of its shapes, this ideal sized secretary will fit harmoniously into your decoration. ******** Period: 1940 Excellent condition with its original varnish. Some marks of use. Delivery possible, in France and Europe, by our partner specializing in furniture transport. Dimensions: Width: 78 cm Depth: 38.5 cm Height: 131 cm Ref: 997 T