Jacques Adnet Rocking chair and ottoman in leather and mohair velvet 1950

Superb rocking chair and ottoman in leather and mohair velvet by jacques adnet dating from the early 1950s. This set is characteristic of adnet's work, soft saddle-stitched leather, exposed brass details and screws, brass ball base tips. The line is truly superb, worked, and very modern. The seat and back have been reupholstered in cream mohair velvet, adding softness and comfort to the set. A rare, chic and decorative set, very comfortable, which will go well with both old and contemporary furniture. The dimensions of the footrest are width 53 centimeters X depth 37 centimeters X height 47 centimeters. Literature: alain-rené hardy & gaelle millet, jacques adnet, paris 2009, page 211. Jacques adnet (1900–1984) was a french designer and interior architect known for his elegant and modernist style. He studied at the école des beaux-arts in paris, and from the beginning he was interested in modernism, a movement that rejected the excessive ornamentation of art nouveau and advocated simple, functional lines. In the 1920s, he founded a company with his twin brother, jean adnet, where they created furniture using simple geometric shapes and high-quality materials. In 1928, he was appointed director of the compagnie des arts français (caf), and helped the institution adopt a contemporary approach. His designs combined industrial materials, such as glass and metal, with simple, clean lines. In the 1950s, by collaborating with the luxury house hermès, he reaffirmed his status as a pioneer of refined 20th-century french design.