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Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, De Coene Frères, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 42.13 in W 87.01 in D 18.9 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, De Coene Frères, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 37.41 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 97.64 in D 24.02 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing an exquisite sideboard crafted from natural oak, showcasing the beauty of its rich and
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
H 37.8 in W 78.35 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 71.66 in D 21.26 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Rene Gabriel
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Constructivism Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 45.67 in W 81.89 in D 22.84 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard, France, 1940. The credenza consists of three storage
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 79.14 in D 20.87 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

1940s France Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco Credenza
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a stunning 1940s Brutalist sideboard, expertly crafted in France from natural oak. This
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Tall Danish Modern Henning Kjærnulf Oak Sideboard
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in San Antonio, TX
Beautifully detailed Danish modern brutalist solid oak sideboard designed by Henning Kjærnulf
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Cabinet, Spanish Colonial, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Brutalist solid oak buffet, Spanish Colonial. The buffet features stunning Oak structure on door
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Step into the captivating world of Charles Dudouyt with this remarkable solid oak credenza from
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
H 40.16 in W 79.53 in D 19.69 in
Chalet Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Step into the world of compact chalet charm with this exquisite oak sideboard, a true gem that
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Chalet Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
Chalet Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
H 39.77 in W 70.48 in D 20.87 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
minute detail. Crafted from solid mahogany, the buffet carries the same commitment to quality materials
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 43.71 in W 98.82 in D 25.79 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard by Henry Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Portland, OR
Grand sideboard in solid Oak by Henry (Henning) Kjaernulf. Denmark, circa 1960s. With beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Oak Sideboard by Henry Kjærnulf
Brutalist Oak Sideboard by Henry Kjærnulf
H 50 in W 77.25 in D 19.25 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Credenza, Spain, 1960
By BIOSCA
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A matching sideboard is available. Brutalist solid elm credenza. The buffet features stunning oak
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Baroque Buffets

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Credenza, Spain, 1960
Brutalist Solid Oak Credenza, Spain, 1960
H 41.34 in W 63 in D 18.51 in
Guillerme et Chambron Inspired Brutalist Solid Oak and Iron Sideboard or Cabinet
By Sprij Meubelen, Bram Sprij
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Guillerme et Chambron Inspired solid oak sideboard by Sprij Meubelen. This large, high
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Brutalist Sideboard in Solid Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, Made in 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rectangular classic sideboard / cabinet in solid oak with plenty of storage. Made by a Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Beautifully Crafted Solid Oak Sideboard, 20th Century, Belgium
Located in Echt, NL
middle of the sideboard, the drawers and the doors are equipped with solid oak handles. We offer a
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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Wood, Oak

Dudouyt, Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Dudouyt, Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Dudouyt, Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 78.75 in D 20.28 in
Large Solid Oak Credenza Brutalist, France, 1940s
By BIOSCA, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Credenza, solid oak, France, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Contemporary Sculpted Sideboard in Solid Oak and Linseed Oil
By Sóha
Located in Paris, FR
Contemporary sculpted sideboard in solid oak and linseed oil. Dimensions: H. 85 x W. 160. x D
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21st Century and Contemporary Russian Brutalist Sideboards

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Oak

Large Brutalist Candle Holder in Solid Oak
Located in Tilburg, NL
Brutalist candle holder in solid oak, mid-20th century. Very graphical and sizable candle holder
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Wood, Oak

Large Brutalist Candle Holder in Solid Oak
Large Brutalist Candle Holder in Solid Oak
H 13.78 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Dudouyt, Bleached Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 75.6 in D 19.3 in
Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Sideboard, Art Deco, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 75.6 in D 19.3 in
Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1960s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Solid Bleached Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, after Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Marble

Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brutal solid oak handcrafted 4-door sideboard, each piece retains it´s natural character.
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards

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Oak

Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
Brutal Black Oak Sideboard
H 28 in W 72 in D 18 in
Large Belgium Oak sideboard
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Large Belgium oak sideboard. Mostly made of solid oak. 3 drawers and 4 doors. Behind every door are
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Late 20th Century Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

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Oak

Large Belgium Oak sideboard
Large Belgium Oak sideboard
H 35.44 in W 94.89 in D 19.1 in
Console Table, Sideboard Made of Black Tinted Oak Solid Wood, Narrow Console
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Console made of solid oak wood stained with a water-based dye and finished with matt polyurethane
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Sideboards

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Wood, Oak

Natural Finish Fundamenta Sideboard 62 Basic Geometry, Solid Oak by NONO
By NONO
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Natural Finish Fundamenta Sideboard 62 Basic Geometry, Solid Oak by NONO Sculptural coffee table
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Night Stands

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Modern Brutalist Credenza in Oak, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Brutalist Credenza in Oak, 1960s. Beautiful and sculptural Mid-Century Modern Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Credenzas

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Oak

Danish Modern Brutalist Credenza in Oak, 1960s.
Danish Modern Brutalist Credenza in Oak, 1960s.
H 47.25 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
Sideboard in Oak, Mid Century, Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Brutalist, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic low classic sideboard in solid oak. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Anker Sørensen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Belgian Brutalist Cabinet in Black Lacquered Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cabinet, lacquered oak, brass, Belgium, 1970s This Belgian sideboard features a clear rhythm and
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Cabinets

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Brass

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard with Geometric Details, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

French Brutalist Cabinet in Oak with Iron Decorative Elements
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Highboard, oak, iron, France, 1960s This sideboard is made in France around the 1960s and
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Cabinets

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Iron

Rare brutalist sideboard by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium 1969
By Jean Batenburg
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
This brutalist sideboard, designed by Jean Batenburg for MI in Belgium in 1969, is a remarkable and
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Sideboards

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Oak

Mid Century Sculptural Sideboard in Solid Oak, by a Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Large rectangular brutalist sideboard in solid oak with brass handles. Made by a Danish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

9FT Italian Oak Sideboard Credenza by La Studio
Located in Pasadena, TX
Italian Oak Sideboard Credenza by La Studio Impressive 100" Italian sideboard designed by L.A
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21st Century and Contemporary European Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Reconstruction Solid Oak Credenza, France
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Reconstruction Solid Oak Credenza, France
Reconstruction Solid Oak Credenza, France
H 39.38 in W 71.66 in D 18.12 in
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 55.32 in D 20.08 in
French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 33.86 in W 78.75 in D 14.97 in
Historicism Sideboard Credenza Hand Carved Oak Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish Historicism sideboard in solid oak, made in the early 20th century by a Danish cabinetmaker
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Vintage 1940s Danish Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Rene Gabriel
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This is a typical
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 37.41 in W 66.93 in D 20.08 in
French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French, Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 39.97 in W 77.17 in D 20.08 in
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Marble

French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 39.18 in W 77.96 in D 20.48 in
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 41.15 in W 85.83 in D 19.69 in
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, in stylo of Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 63.78 in D 18.51 in
Handcrafted Solid Oak Credenza with Wrought Iron Details Spain 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
, handcrafted solid oak credenza or sideboard with wrought iron details from Spain in the 1940s. The piece has
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Brutalist Credenzas

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Wrought Iron

Raw Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of two
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Raw Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Raw Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 21.86 in
Raw Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of two
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Raw Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Raw Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
H 37.8 in W 66.93 in D 20.08 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Bleached Credenza in solid oak, France, reminiscent of the work of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 29.93 in W 64.38 in D 16.54 in
Bleached Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Presenting a credenza from the 1940s, meticulously crafted in France from solid oak. This Art Deco
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 78.55 in D 20.08 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant Credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 79.53 in D 20.08 in
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Large Credenza, solid oak, France, reminiscent of the work of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s. Large Art
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
Bleached Solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Sculptural French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Very elegant credenza in solid oak, France, 1940s. Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Marble

Sculptural French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
Sculptural French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s
H 39.77 in W 90.56 in D 19.69 in
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Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brutalist solid oak sideboard you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each brutalist solid oak sideboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and mahogany. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage brutalist solid oak sideboard you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer brutalist solid oak sideboard, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right brutalist solid oak sideboard, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made brutalist solid oak sideboard has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Sóha are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard?

Prices for a brutalist solid oak sideboard can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $3,786 and can go as high as $12,953, while the average can fetch as much as $5,790.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.

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