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French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's

French Floating Sideboard, 1940's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful 1940's French sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt Beautiful parquetry top and floating base Key opens 2 doors to reveal open shelving and center drop down door to ...

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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Oak

1940s Oak Sideboard with Burgundy Marble
1940s Oak Sideboard with Burgundy Marble

1940s Oak Sideboard with Burgundy Marble

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1940s French sideboard with burgandy inlaid top and simple circle brass hardware.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Sideboard with Parchment Doors
French Art Deco Sideboard with Parchment Doors

French Art Deco Sideboard with Parchment Doors

Located in Dallas, TX

A 1940's French sideboard in solid bleached oak and fitted with parchment clad doors and wooden rosette motif.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Metal

1940's French Oak Sideboard
1940's French Oak Sideboard

1940's French Oak Sideboard

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Please ask for additional photos of imperfections France, 1940's

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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1940's Floating French Sideboard
1940's Floating French Sideboard

1940's Floating French Sideboard

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Gorgeous 1940's French Oak Sideboard floating on a plinth with intricate solid bronze hardware.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Charles Dudouyt Sideboard, France 1940's
Charles Dudouyt Sideboard, France 1940's

Charles Dudouyt Sideboard, France 1940's

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in New York, NY

Elegant oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt with diluted legs and carved doors.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Reconstruction Sideboard, France 1940's
Reconstruction Sideboard, France 1940's

Reconstruction Sideboard, France 1940's

By Ateliers Saint Sabin

Located in New York, NY

Oak sideboard with a lattice diamond pattern, original hardware and patina, on a trapeze shaped base, possibly by Atelier Saint Sabin.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Macassar Sideboard Cabinet 1940’s France
Art Deco Macassar Sideboard Cabinet 1940’s France

Art Deco Macassar Sideboard Cabinet 1940’s France

Located in North York, ON

This exquisite 1940’s French Art Deco sideboard is crafted from luxurious Macassar ebony, finished in a hand-polished high-gloss that dramatically highlights its striking grain.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard With Bar, 1940's
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard With Bar, 1940's

French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard With Bar, 1940's

By Jules Leleu

Located in Culver City, CA

Step into an era of timeless elegance and sophistication with this stunning 1940s French Art Deco sideboard, a masterpiece that evokes the golden age of design and craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

1940s French Oak Sideboard
1940s French Oak Sideboard

1940s French Oak Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible wood sideboard from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood square detail on cabinet doors and carved curvy legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1940s French Oak Sideboard
1940s French Oak Sideboard

1940s French Oak Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible oak sideboard from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved wood square detail on cabinet doors and curved legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard Credenza France Circa 1940’s
Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard Credenza France Circa 1940’s

Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard Credenza France Circa 1940’s

Located in North York, ON

This exceptional Art Deco rosewood sideboard, crafted in France circa 1940’s, showcases iconic art deco period styling and timeless sophistication.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

French 1940s Oak Sideboard
French 1940s Oak Sideboard

French 1940s Oak Sideboard

Located in Zhongzheng Dist., TW

This oak sideboard, blending Eastern and Western aesthetics, dates to approximately the 1940s–1950s. Its elegant proportions are enhanced by a white marble top, adding depth and refi...

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Vintage 1940s Furniture

Materials

Brass

Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

French workshop, three-door sideboard, solid oak and forged iron, France, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Mirrored French Sideboard
1940s Mirrored French Sideboard

1940s Mirrored French Sideboard

Located in Miami, FL

Superb two door Eglomise Mirrored French sideboard. Patinated Wrought iron base , eglomise and pink mirror .

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial Workshops Influenced by Art Deco With its commanding central spindle and deeply sculpted...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Step into the captivating world of Charles Dudouyt with this remarkable solid oak credenza from 1940s France. Designed in the style reminiscent of Dudouyt's iconic creations, this ar...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a magnificent French oak sideboard, inspired by the bold and distinctive style of renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. This brutalist piece exudes a strong and commanding p...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French 1940s Brutalist Oak Sideboard
French 1940s Brutalist Oak Sideboard

French 1940s Brutalist Oak Sideboard

Located in London, London

Sideboard Oak Brutalist Sliding doors France 1940s

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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco 1940's Cerused Oak & Eglomise Glass Sideboard / Bar
French Art Deco 1940's Cerused Oak & Eglomise Glass Sideboard / Bar

French Art Deco 1940's Cerused Oak & Eglomise Glass Sideboard / Bar

Located in Carmine, TX

Spectacular tall French Art Deco Ceruse Oak ''Eglomise Mirror'' Sideboard dry bar 1940's.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Oak

Carved Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Carved Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Carved Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

In the manner of Charles Dudouyt, two-door sideboard with central drawers, solid oak, France, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s In the sculptural tradition of Basque vernacular modernism A study in sacred geometry and rural monumentality, this 1950s French sideboard draws f...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s is a striking example of sculptural woodworking and bold geometric composition.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s
French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s

French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A masterclass in geometric abstraction and artisanal ingenuity, this French Art Deco sideboard from the 1940s exemplifies the era’s pursuit of modern form through noble material.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Rosewood Sideboard with Brass Hardware, 1940s
French Rosewood Sideboard with Brass Hardware, 1940s

French Rosewood Sideboard with Brass Hardware, 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

A monumental French rosewood sideboard, dating to the 1940s. Crafted in richly figured rosewood veneers, the façade is articulated through a disciplined geometric composition—paneled...

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Vintage 1940s French Credenzas

Materials

Brass

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, made from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, made from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, made from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Primitive Sideboards

Materials

Oak

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in Almelo, NL

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Jaques Adnet large French Sideboard 1940's Maple and Leather
Jaques Adnet large French Sideboard 1940's Maple and Leather

Jaques Adnet large French Sideboard 1940's Maple and Leather

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

This exceptionally large and excellently crafted sideboard from France dates from around 1940 and is attributed to the French star designer Jaques Adnet (1900-1984). Although some o...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Maple

Oak Sideboard by Gaston Poisson, France, 1940s
Oak Sideboard by Gaston Poisson, France, 1940s

Oak Sideboard by Gaston Poisson, France, 1940s

By Gaston Poisson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

This sideboard, produced in the 1940s, bears his signature aesthetic language—clean planes, chiselled volumes, and subtle symmetry—crafted in the noble materiality of solid oak.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt - Sideboard - Oak - 1940s - 1940 - France
Charles Dudouyt - Sideboard - Oak - 1940s - 1940 - France

Charles Dudouyt - Sideboard - Oak - 1940s - 1940 - France

By Charles Dudouyt, De Coene Frères, Gaston Poisson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Carved Oak and Marble Sideboard in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s–40s Graphic relief and rustic mass — a neo-rustique manifesto in wood and stone. This striking sideboa...

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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco 1940's Macassar Ebony Mother of Pearl Sideboard
French Art Deco 1940's Macassar Ebony Mother of Pearl Sideboard

French Art Deco 1940's Macassar Ebony Mother of Pearl Sideboard

By Jules Leleu

Located in Carmine, TX

Masterpiece French art deco macassar ebony Mother of Pearl Inlay Sideboard / Buffet 1940s very depth sideboard with extensive wood and mother of pearl inlay, each side of this piece ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Jules Leleu French Rosewood Diamond Marquetry Art Deco Sideboard, 1940's
Jules Leleu French Rosewood Diamond Marquetry Art Deco Sideboard, 1940's

Jules Leleu French Rosewood Diamond Marquetry Art Deco Sideboard, 1940's

By Jules Leleu

Located in Sofia, BG

Jules Leleu French rosewood diamond Marquetry Art Deco sideboard, 1940's This French Art Deco sideboard originates from the 1940s, It was produced by Maison Jules Leleu and is mad...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Charles Dudouyt.- After - Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Charles Dudouyt.- After - Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Charles Dudouyt.- After - Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

In the manner of Charles Dudouyt, three-door sideboard, solid oak, France, 1940s. This carved oak sideboard reflects the sculptural language Charles Dudouyt brought to French furnit...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A striking French Art Deco Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak and inspired by the work of Charles Dudouyt.

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Marble

Art Deco walnut sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco walnut sideboard, France, 1940s

Art Deco walnut sideboard, France, 1940s

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

French Art Deco walnut sideboard dating from the 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Large Brutalist Walnut Sideboard, France, 1940s
Large Brutalist Walnut Sideboard, France, 1940s

Large Brutalist Walnut Sideboard, France, 1940s

Located in GRENOBLE, FR

This sideboard, a typical example of French Art Deco from the 1940s, combines elegance and functionality in a timeless piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Sideboard / Cabinet Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Sideboard / Cabinet Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s

Sideboard / Cabinet Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Superb, rare sideboard / cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Wood

French 1940s Sideboard with Carved Star Motif in Oak
French 1940s Sideboard with Carved Star Motif in Oak

French 1940s Sideboard with Carved Star Motif in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sideboard, oak, France, 1940s This French oak sideboard from the 1940s reflects a calm and balanced design typical of the period.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Oak Sideboard with Carved Organic Doors, 1940s
French Oak Sideboard with Carved Organic Doors, 1940s

French Oak Sideboard with Carved Organic Doors, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

French regional workshop, three-door sideboard, solid oak, France, 1940s-1950s.

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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s
Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s

Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s

By André Arbus

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Presenting an exquisite oak buffet that stands as a testament to French elegance, enriched with sculpted brass details. Originating from the distinguished craftsmanship of 1940's Fra...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Chicago, IL

A French Art Deco Brutalist oak sideboard from the 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt Hand Carved Oak Sideboard with Drawers, France, 1940s
Charles Dudouyt Hand Carved Oak Sideboard with Drawers, France, 1940s

Charles Dudouyt Hand Carved Oak Sideboard with Drawers, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand carved solid oak sideboard by French designer Charles Dudouyt, produced in France in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Rustic Adirondack Pine Sideboard, French, 1940s, Open Shelf Design
Rustic Adirondack Pine Sideboard, French, 1940s, Open Shelf Design

Rustic Adirondack Pine Sideboard, French, 1940s, Open Shelf Design

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Adirondack-style (French 1940s) chipped pine sideboard with 2 doors centering an open shelf with side rails on top (Related items: 060976, 060977, 060979)

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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Sideboards

Materials

Pine

French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif
French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif

French 1940s Bleached Oak Brutalist Sideboard with Carved Deer Motif

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A composition of stoic monumentality, this French sideboard, circa 1940, articulates a language of sculptural reserve and regional narrative. Framed within a broad rectilinear carcas...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

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1940s French Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1940s French sideboard available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every 1940s French sideboard was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940s French sideboard, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1940s French sideboard, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one 1940s French sideboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Dudouyt, Maison Jansen and Jules Leleu produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1940s French Sideboard?

The average selling price for a 1940s French sideboard at 1stDibs is $8,352, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $85,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About 1940s French Sideboard
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

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These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.