Jaqcues Adnet was a French art deco modernist designer, architect and interior designer from the 20th century. He is know as one of the greatest luxury designers of French Modernism. He thought functionality of furniture was something that could be combined with geometrical simplicity. Adnet was born in 1900 and grew inspired by pre-classical styles, but was also well know with traditional furniture. In his younger years he worked with his twin brother in studio Maitrise were they met Maurice Dufrene, an Art Déco designer. He started directing La Compangie des Arts Francis with decorators Francois Jourdain, Charlotte Perriand and Georges Jouve. In the 50’s was creating many furniture pieces, for example his beautiful items covered in stitched leather. It was also the period he received many commissions like decorating the apartment of the President at the Elysée Palace or the meeting room of the UNESCO building in Paris. He died in 1984 as one of the most important designer of French modernism.