A favorite among Art Deco furniture collectors and enthusiasts, the work of Charles Dudouyt is known for its rustic and modernist sensibilities rather than the classicist design associated with the French designer and decorator's native country in the early 20th century.
Born in 1885, Dudouyt nurtured his artistic passions while studying at the Germain Pilon school. Upon graduating, he painted and earned a living as an illustrator at French publishing houses such as Calmann-Lévy and a weekly satirical magazine called L’Assiette au Beurre.
In 1918, after he returned from fighting in World War I, Dudouyt left his career as a painter and illustrator and turned to design interior furnishings instead. With his wife, he created and produced lighting fixtures and decorative objects, and in 1920, he founded a rustic furniture factory in Pontoise called L’Abeillée.
Over the next decade, Dudouyt expanded into larger-scale furniture design. In 1933, he moved to Paris and established a manufacturing company called La Gentilhommière, in which he had a store and a workshop. There, he produced a range of furniture, including chairs, cabinets, armchairs and credenzas. Dudouyt worked with a variety of woods that included oak, ash and beech, and integrated other organic materials in his seats and backrests such as leather, wicker and rope.
Dudouyt is known for his way of “embellishing chunky proportions with elegant carvings,” according to Amanda Jesse and Whitney Parris-Lamb of New York City design firm Jesse Paris-Lamb. Vintage Dudouyt sideboards, console tables and seating feature the distinct details now associated with Art Deco, such as geometric inlays, pronounced shapes and raised carved motifs. His oak dining chairs, while lauded for their substantial frames and durability, can also be seen as inviting and light in their sleek legs and armrests.
After he died in 1946, Dudouyt’s son Jacques continued operating La Gentilhommière until it closed in 1960. Today, Charles Dudouyt’s pieces continue to be highly sought by Art Deco interior designers and aficionados.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Charles Dudouyt furniture.
French Carved Side Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940s. Thick carved wood stem with circular top and base. Base has carved ring detail. Original wood finish shows nice...
Oak
$10,500
Charles Dudouyt Tripod Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great sculptural side table by Charles Dudouyt with three wooden balled feet Signature carved corkscrew base and hand etching on the edges Wonderful dark / rich wood patina throu...
Oak
French Carved Side Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940s. Thick carved wood stem with circular top and base. Base has carved ring detail and rests on three rounded feet....
Oak
Charles Dudouyt French Carved Oak Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt carved oak table France, 1940s Handcrafted artisanal piece Beautifully sculpted carved oak pedestal Carved concentric circle detailing on the turned wood base Natur...
Oak
Primitive Table By Charles Dudouyt for L'Abeillée C.1922 - 1931
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Charles Dudouyt (attributed) Side Table for L'Abeillee. An elegant solid oak side table attributed to Charles Dudouyt, produced by the atelier L'Abeilee in Pontoise, or Saint Ouen ...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Side Table, circa 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in CA, CA
A Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) French table, circa 1930. Strongly influenced by African art, these richly carved tables mark a move form Art Deco to the bold abstract forms of Picass...
Wood
Charles Dudouyt End Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Single end table by Charles Dudouyt with ornate carved pedestal base Gorgeous wood patina.
Oak
French Carved Side Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940s. Thick carved wood stem with circular top and base. Base has carved ring detail and rests on three rounded feet....
Oak
Charles Dudouyt End Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) French end table, circa 1930. Influenced heavily by African art, these richly carved tables mark an aesthetic exodus form Art Deco to the bold abstract f...
Wood
Pair of side tables attributed to Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de table d’appoint des années 50 dans le goût des productions de Charles Dudouyt,
Oak
$1,447
H 18.12 in W 14.57 in D 14.97 in
Vintage French Turned Column Side Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hitchin, England
A French pedestal table with a turned column screw stem & square top & base, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs. The table form most probably dates from the early 20th C...
Wood
$3,122 / set
H 16.54 in W 18.9 in D 15.36 in
Gio Ponti Pair of Side Tables or Nightstands in Walnut Burl, Italy, 1930s
By (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant pair of Art Deco side tables or nightstands entirely made in walnut. These incredibly elegant and unique tables were produced in Italy during the 1930s–1940s and are attribut...
Wood, Walnut
Charles Dudouyt Inspired Oak Gueridon
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a captivating French vintage end table or gueridon, exquisitely inspired by the iconic style of renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. Crafted from natural oak, this charming...
Oak
$1,976Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in Dm 17.5 in
Pair of French Art Deco Style Oak Side Tables, Styled After Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking pair of French Art Deco side tables, styled after the work of Charles Dudouyt (1885–1946), beautifully captures the bold sculptural presence and rustic refinement that ...
Wood
$3,363 / set
H 19.1 in W 24.02 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Ornate Iron and Travertine Side Tables, Spain, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Lovely and heavy pair of unusual, solid iron tables with a foliate decor and twisted iron legs ending in scrolled feet. The apron runs around three si...
Charles Dudouyt Inspired Oak Gueridon
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a delightful French vintage end table or gueridon, inspired by the unmistakable style of renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. This charming piece showcases a signature wine...
Oak
French Oak Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful oak gueridon table by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Circular wood parquet top and three leg base with carved legs and ball feet. Original wood finish shows nice age, ...
Oak
$1,723
H 31.5 in W 19.1 in D 22.64 in
Vintage French Turned Column Pedestal Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hitchin, England
*Height customizable - height can be reduced on request* A French pedestal table with a turned column stem, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt designs. Table form most probably dates from the early-Mid 20th Century with the turned screw column...
Wood
French Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Rectangular top with four thick carved wood legs and ball feet. Newly refinished in dark stain showing nice grain in woo...
Oak
$2,275
H 18.9 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Vintage French Turned Column Pedestal Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hitchin, England
Vintage French Turned Column Pedestal Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt. A French pedestal table with a turned column screw stem, & circular base and top, reminiscent of Charles...
Wood
$1,447
H 15.36 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Vintage French Turned Column Side Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hitchin, England
Vintage French Turned Column Pedestal Table, Reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt. A French pedestal table with a turned column screw stem & square top, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt des...
Wood
Charles Dudouyt Rare Art Deco Oak Side Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, side table, light oak, 1940s, France. This exquisite side table is designed by Charles Dudouyt. As many of the furniture designed by this designer this table has...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Pair of Side Tables in Solid Oak
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of nightstands, in oak, by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. Set of two minimalistic side tables. A large A-shape forms the leg of these tables. With two shelves divided over ...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Round Side Table in Solid Oak Wood, France, Late 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare side table was designed by Charles Dudouyt and produced in France in the late 1940s. The different carved shapes of the wood illustrate the craftsmanship and originality of...
Oak
French Wood Side Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood table by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Thick carved wood stem with hexagonal top and base. Base rests on three rounded feet. Original wood finish shows great ...
Oak
French Bobbin Wood Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved wood side table by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Circular top has beautiful carved ring detail and four carved bobbin legs. Original wood finish with nice age ...
Oak
French Wood Side Table in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood table in the style of Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940s. Thick carved wood stem with circular top and base. Base has etched ring detail and rests on three roun...
Oak
French Wood Pedestal Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful carved wood pedestal table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940s. Thick carved wood block stem with circular top and base. Base has etched ring detail and rests on thre...
Oak
Petite French Wood Side Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite carved wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940s. Thick carved wood block stem with circular top and base. Base has etched ring detail and rests on three rounded fe...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Tripod Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great sculptural side table by Charles Dudouyt with three wooden balled feet Signature carved corkscrew base and hand etching on the edges Wonderful dark / rich wood patina throu...
Oak
French Wood Side Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood table by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Thick carved wood stem with circular top and base. Base has etched ring detail and rests on three carved feet. Origina...
Oak
French Wood Side Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved oak side table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Thick carved wood stem with circular top and three wood ball feet on circular base. Newly refinished mediu...
Oak
RARE Charles Dudouyt "Corkscrew" Table in Dark Walnut & Copper Trim
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
Charles Dudouyt walnut corkscrew style table with copper strap trim details. France, circa 1940's This wonderful table is all about the details, hand crafted artisanal piece, lovely...
Copper