Anthropomorphic Leather and Iron Magazine Rack
Gorgeous anthropomorphic magazine rack by French modernist Jacques Adnet, made in the 1950s. The frame is black enameled iron bent into flowing loops. A tall swan-neck handle rises from the base, and a smaller hook curls up from the opposite end, so the piece reads almost like a bird or animal in motion. Both curves are wrapped in a grey leather with Adnet’s signature saddle stitching in contrast thread. That hand-stitched leather detail is the hallmark of his best-known work. Two looped iron compartments hold magazines, books or records. The rack stands on splayed, crossed legs that give it a light, almost architectural stance. It works just as well as a sculptural object on its own as it does as functional storage. Super cool piece.
Located at our Los Angeles gallery.
Jacques Adnet
LU1853352833102
France
1950s
width
height
depth
seat height
Jacques Adnet
LU1853352833102
France
1950s
width
height
depth
seat height
Jacques Adnet
LU1853352833102
France
1950s
width
height
depth
seat height
Anthropomorphic Leather and Iron Magazine Rack
Gorgeous anthropomorphic magazine rack by French modernist Jacques Adnet, made in the 1950s. The frame is black enameled iron bent into flowing loops. A tall swan-neck handle rises from the base, and a smaller hook curls up from the opposite end, so the piece reads almost like a bird or animal in motion. Both curves are wrapped in a grey leather with Adnet’s signature saddle stitching in contrast thread. That hand-stitched leather detail is the hallmark of his best-known work. Two looped iron compartments hold magazines, books or records. The rack stands on splayed, crossed legs that give it a light, almost architectural stance. It works just as well as a sculptural object on its own as it does as functional storage. Super cool piece.
Located at our Los Angeles gallery.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Southampton, NY 11968
