Perpetual calendar - Zeldzame Art Déco Eeuwigdurende Bureaukalender – Toegeschreven aan Jacques Adnet voor Le Tanneur – - Le Tanneur - France - Chrome-plated metal + leather

Rare Art Déco Eternal Desk Calendar – attributed to Jacques Adnet for Le Tanneur – France, ca. 1930.

Description:
Discover the pure essence of French pre-midcentury luxury with this sublime, perpetual desk calendar (calendrier perpétuel). This masterpiece of high-end office design dates from circa 1930 and embodies the refined aesthetic of the iconic French designer Jacques Adnet, executed in collaboration with the prestigious leather goods house Le Tanneur.
Timeless elegance & Craftsmanship
The piece is a visual spectacle of contrasts: the sleek, geometric cylinder of polished chrome metal rests on a minimalist, heavily crafted base of premium black leather. The mechanical rollers display the French days, dates, and months in a beautiful, authentic typeface. A subtle detail are the chromed adjustment knobs on the sides, functioning with the smoothness you would expect from French top quality.

An iconic collectible object

This model is not merely a functional instrument, but a sculptural design object that adds immediate grandeur to any modern executive office, a minimalist interior, or a high-end design collection. Objects of this signature and in this aesthetic condition are rare and sought internationally by discerning collectors.
Specifications:
• Designer/Style: In the style of / Attributed to Jacques Adnet
• Manufacturer: Le Tanneur, France
• Period: Circa 1930 (Art Deco / Early Mid-Century Modern)
• Materials: Chrome-plated steel, premium leather, internal mechanism.
• Calendar language: French (Mardi, Mai, etc.)
• Condition: In beautiful, authentic vintage condition. The chrome retains its brilliant shine. The leather base shows a wonderful, characterful patina without deep damage. The mechanism operates fully as intended.