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Dudouyt Low Chair

"Chaises Basses" Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
by French designer, Charles Dudouyt, who originally created this pair of small carved chairs as
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs. These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s
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Vintage 1940s European French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Style Rush Seat Low Chairs, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PEGO, ES
Set of 6, French solid Oak rush seat low lounge chairs attributed to/in the style of Charles
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Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of low straw chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of low chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Dudouyt began his career as a cabinetmaker and worked for
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Beech

Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with
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Vintage 1940s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rush, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
model, Charles Dudouyt created these carved chairs as 'fireside' chairs, hence the low seats. Using
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
chair model, Charles Dudouyt created these carved chairs as 'fireside' chairs, hence the low seats
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1960s, Set of 4
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 22.45 in
Pair of 20th Century Leather Chairs ATTR. to Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Bagshot, GB
A pair of c1940's French Leather Low Chairs attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Leather has some marking
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Mid-20th Century Other Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oak & Straw Fireside Chair in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, French, C. 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A charming turned oak and straw low chair very much in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. French, c
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Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Patinated Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated oak and rush turned chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s These chairs were designed
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Circa 1940 French Low Fireplace Chairs in Carved Beech and Rush
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
distinct look and low seat H of 11 ½ inches, these beech and rush chairs are perfect seating for a fireside
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Beech

Set of 12 Painted Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 12 Painted Oak and Rush Turned Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s Turned chairs
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Wood and straw low chair attributted to Charles Dudouyt. A major figure in early 20th-century
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Straw, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France
Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France
H 28.35 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Brutalist Rustic French Turned Wood Low Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Regensburg, DE
Lovely French Brutalist Low or Side Chair in the Style of Charles Dudouyt from the 1940s. This
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Single Charles Dudouyt "Fire Side" chair with low rushed seats and beautiful carved oak.  
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Chair
Charles Dudouyt Chair
H 30.75 in W 23.25 in D 20.75 in
Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of carved oak armchairs with low rushed seats by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. He
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940's
Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940's
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut and Rush Seat Low Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
. Built in walnut and beechwood and attributed to Charles Dudouyt, each chair sits on round turned legs
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Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair Charles Dudouyt "Ladder Back" Armchairs in Oak and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
versatile and sturdy low "chauffeuses" chairs are meant to be placed close to the fire place to stay warm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Beech, Oak

Early 20th Century French Carved Oak and Rush Seat Low Fireplace Armchair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
excellent condition with a rich walnut patina. The versatile and sturdy low "chauffeuses" chair are meant to
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Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
interiors and purposes. These oak low chairs feature amazing frames, consisting of carefully sculpted
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cord

Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
Turned French Low Chairs, France, 1960s
H 30.12 in W 22.05 in D 19.89 in

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Leather Low Chair, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, Midcentury
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in L'Etang, FR
Leather low chair. In carved beech wood. France, midcentury. In the style of Charles
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Low Side Chair, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in San Antonio, TX
Charles Dudouyt brutalist low side chair sometimes called turned chairs, France, circa 1940s made
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Pair of Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in TARBES, FR
Pair of low chairs structure in carved solid oak by Charles dudouyt straw seat in good condition
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Pair of Low Brutalist Chairs. French work by Charles Dudouyt. Circa 1920.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of low brutalist chairs is made of carved wood and straw. This is a French work by
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Charles Dudouyt Lounge Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs with low rushed seats and beautiful carved oak Scalloped
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Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Lounge Chairs
Charles Dudouyt Lounge Chairs
H 35 in W 24.5 in L 35 in
Pair of Ladderback Low Rush Chairs in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of ladderback low rush chairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt features ball finials and is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Ladderback Low Rush Chairs in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pair of ladderback low rush chairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt features ball finials and is
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Pair of Midcentury French Oak and Rush Low Children's Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of midcentury French brutalist low children's chairs by Charles Dudouyt, oak frames with rush
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs

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Small Wooden and Wicker Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Set of two low side chairs by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. Made of solid wood an
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Pair of Charles Dudouyt Oak and Papercord Arm Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dark Oak and Papercord "Fire Side" Arm Chairs, with low seats and beautifully carved frames
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Modernist Low Chair in Wood and Leather, France, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant small low chair in carved beech with seat and back in black leather. Mid-century Modern
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Pair of Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut Low Chairs with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
attributed to Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946), each comfortable chair sits on large bulbous turned legs connected
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Charles Dudouyt Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Charles Dudouyt "Fire Side" chairs with low rushed seats and beautiful carved oak.                
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

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Charles Dudouyt "Chaises Basses" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chairs, France 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brussels , BE
Charles Dudouyt "Chaises Basses" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chairs, France 1950's.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pair of Midcentury Low Rush Armchairs Attributed to Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Pair of low lounge chairs in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s, French. Perfect for
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Early 20th Century French Carved Oak, Rush Seat Fireplace Low Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
These very comfortable antique ladder back chairs with armrests were crafted in Normandy, France
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Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted Low Fireplace Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
paint finish. The versatile and sturdy low "chauffeuses" chairs are meant to be placed close to the fire
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Low Turned Wood Fireside Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in East Hampton, NY
Dudouyt turned chairs with rush seats — sometimes called thrown chairs or spindle chairs
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Chairs

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Set Rare Charles Dudouyt Oak and Rush Low Chairs, France 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
2 rare Charles Dudouyt low side chairs made of French oak. The chairs are meant for next to the
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Charles Dudouyt French 1940s Oak Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in East Hampton, NY
Dudouyt turned chair in thick and heavy French Oak - finished with a lovely silk print fabric seat
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

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Silk, Oak

Pair of Chairs Attributed to Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A pair of circa 1940, French low chairs attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Rush seats, with a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pair of Chairs Attributed to Charles Dudouyt
Pair of Chairs Attributed to Charles Dudouyt
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Charles Dudouyt "Chaises Basses" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chairs, France 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charles Dudouyt "Chaises Basses" solid oak and rush low chairs, France 1950's.
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Wood and Wicker Turned Chairs with Ornamentation by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs were designed by French designer, Charles Dudouyt, who created these carved oak chairs as
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Pair of Early 20th Century French Carved Walnut and Rush Seat Low Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
. Built in walnut and beechwood and attributed to Charles Dudouyt, each chair sits on round turned legs
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Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs

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Pair of Early 20th Century French Carved Oak Low Armchairs with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
condition with a rich walnut patina. The versatile and sturdy low "chauffeuses" chairs are meant to be
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Charles Dudouyt low Fire Side Chair or Ottoman Stool
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful example of a rare Charles Dudouyt low side chair in French oak - also called fireside
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Dudouyt Low Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the dudouyt low chair you’re looking for. A dudouyt low chair — often made from wood, natural fiber and oak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dudouyt low chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A dudouyt low chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Charles Dudouyt each produced at least one beautiful dudouyt low chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Dudouyt Low Chair?

Prices for a dudouyt low chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $351 and can go as high as $13,300, while the average can fetch as much as $1,965.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.