Adnet Coffee Table
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Jacques Adnet was among the rare designers who understood that restraint and opulence are not opposites. Working in Paris through the mid-twentieth century, he built a practice grounded in fine leatherwork, a craft drawn from the ateliers of French saddlery, and applied it to furniture with the precision of a couturier.
The Adnet Coffee Table, originally conceived in the 1950s, distills that sensibility into a single object. A circular glass top sits within a hand-stitched leather rim, its edge wrapped and finished with the same attention given to a bespoke briefcase or a saddle. Gilded brass rings anchor the legs, catching light without demanding it.
- Design origin: France, 1950s
- Hand-finished leather rim with visible saddle stitching
- Gilded brass ring hardware
- Circular tempered glass top
- Available in multiple diameters and leather finishes
Reissued by GUBI with fidelity to Adnet's original drawings, the table reads equally well in a Haussmann apartment and a contemporary hospitality interior. Its proportions are deliberate, its materiality warm, and its references to French decorative tradition unmistakable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Jacques Adnet and what defined his design style?
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) was a French designer and director of the Compagnie des Arts Français, known for his refined use of leather, metal, and glass in mid-century furniture and interiors. His work drew on French artisanal traditions, particularly saddlery, resulting in pieces that balance elegance with tactile craft.
How is the leather rim on the Adnet Coffee Table finished?
The leather rim is hand-wrapped and saddle-stitched by skilled craftspeople, referencing the leatherworking techniques Adnet adapted from traditional French saddlery. The visible stitching is a deliberate design element, not a hidden seam.
What sizes and leather finishes are available for the Adnet Coffee Table?
The table is produced in multiple circular diameters to suit different spatial scales. Leather finishes vary across GUBI's current offering; availability is made to order, so lead times and finish options are best confirmed through a design consultant.
Is the Adnet Coffee Table suitable for contract or hospitality use?
Yes. The table has been specified in high-end hotels, restaurants, and hospitality suites where its combination of refined materiality and identifiable mid-century provenance is valued. GUBI can advise on contract-grade specifications upon request.
How faithful is the GUBI reissue to Adnet's original 1950s design?
GUBI worked from Adnet's original drawings to produce an authorized reissue that preserves the proportions, hardware details, and hand-finishing techniques of the first edition. It is not a loose interpretation but a deliberate act of design preservation.