Jules Leleu
French furniture designer
About Jules Leleu
Lived 1883 – 1961 (aged 78). Jules Leleu was a French furniture designer and interior designer.
Jules Leleu (June 17, 1883 – 1961), was a French furniture designer.
Career Born in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, 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, Leleu often implemented lacquer in his work. Before World War II he worked with Japanese lacquer master Katsu Hamanaka and after the War with Paul-Etienne Sain and Henri Tambute.
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Who was Jules Leleu?
French furniture designer (1883–1961)
When was Jules Leleu born?
Jules Leleu was born on 17 June 1883 in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
When did Jules Leleu die?
Jules Leleu died on 11 July 1961 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
What was Jules Leleu's occupation?
Jules Leleu was a furniture designer and interior designer.
What nationality was Jules Leleu?
Jules Leleu was French.
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