Rare Set of Two (2) Counter Height French Wrought Iron Industrial Barstools Hand-Worked Full Grain Leather by Jacques Adnet, France, 1950's

Title: Rare Set of Two (2) French Wrought Iron Industrial Barstools w/ Hand-Worked Full Grain Leather by Jacques Adnet, France , c. 1950'sAbout: Introducing an ultra-rare set of wrought iron Art Deco barstools designed by the influential French icon Jacques Adnet. Constructed from HEAVY iron and hand-welded these frames have been left in their original, character-rich condition showing a perfect patina that is offset by the newly upholstered leather seats and backrests. Painstakingly hand-cut, hand-tooled and hand-shaped the full-grain leather upholstery has been artfully crafted as an homage to the late great Adnet.An icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet was born in 1900 and went on to become director of the prestigious École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. He believed in the functional aspect of furniture combined with geometrical simplicity. Jacques Adnet was inspired by pre-classical styles and was well acquainted with traditional furniture. He is be