Jules John Dunand: A Pioneer of Art Deco Elegance Jean Dunand (1877–1942) stands as a singular figure in the annals of Art Deco, an artist who seamlessly blended sculpture, metalwork, lacquer artistry, and interior design into a breathtaking fusion of Eastern influences and Western innovation. Born Jules John Dunand in Lancy, Switzerland—a municipality later absorbed into Geneva—his artistic journey began with formal training at the É…