Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)
1883-06-17Boulogne-sur-Mer, France1961-07-11FranceFrance
Jules Leleu
Jules Leleu was a French furniture designer. Leleu studied decorative painting and at the age of 26 succeeded his father in the family painting business. With his brother he began work in the Decorating field. After World War I, Leleu specialized in furniture making. He opened a Paris gallery, Maison Leleu, in 1924 and exhibited at the 1925 Exposition Industrielle et Arts Decoratifs, winning a grand prize at the exposition.Date and place of birt: | 17 june 1883, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France |
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Date and place of death: | 11 july 1961, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Designer, Furniture maker |
Art style: | Art Deco, Modern art |
Medium: | Bronze, Glass, Mahogany, Wood |