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Massive Charles Dudouyt Oak Sideboard w/ brass circle handles
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale 1940s French sideboard cabinet designed by Charles Dudouyt with thick brass concentric
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

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Brass

Large French Oak Sideboard, Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A large sideboard/credenza attributed to Charles Dudouyt. France, circa 1940s. Consists of two
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

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Oak

Large French Oak Sideboard, Charles Dudouyt
Large French Oak Sideboard, Charles Dudouyt
H 42.52 in W 79.14 in D 24.41 in
Charles Dudouyt "Circle" Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, France circa 1940's Intricately carved circular pattern
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

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Oak

Charles Dudouyt "Circle" Sideboard
Charles Dudouyt "Circle" Sideboard
H 40 in W 78 in D 20.25 in
Vintage Design Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in Dark Oak
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage design sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in dark oak, 1940s-50s. The doors of this beautiful
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a gorgeous oak Art Deco sideboard by Charles Dudouyt circa 1940s. The top is inlayed with
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

Vintage Design Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in Oak, 1940s-50s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Vintage design sideboard by Charles Dudouyt in oak, 1940s-50s. The doors of this beautiful
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Oak

Sideboard 4 doors in solid oak manner of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in TARBES, FR
Exceptional 4-door sideboard in solid oak circa 30-40 in the style of Charles Dudouyt's work
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

Charles dudouyt sideboard in art deco oak from the 1930s French
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco sideboard / enfilade by French designer Charles Dudouyt. This sideboard is
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

Art Deco Oak Sideboard in the Style Charles Dudouyt. circa 1940/1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An art deco oak sideboard in the style Charles Dudouyt. circa 1940/1950.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

Art Deco Sideboard in Bleached Oak, by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930-1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An bleached oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930.  
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Large French Oak Art Deco Sideboard Att. to Charles Dudouyt, France, C1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A large sideboard/credenza attributed to Charles Dudouyt. France, c1940s. Consists of 1 central
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

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Brass

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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

French Art Deco Sideboard Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A striking French Art Deco sideboard attributed to Charles Dudouyt, showcasing exceptional
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

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Brass

Art Deco Sideboard in Solid Oak in the style of Charles Dudouyt , circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco sideboard in solid oak and oak veneer, and brass, circa 1940. Small gaps in veneer on the
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Sideboards

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Brass

French Modernist Credenza by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
French Modernist Credenza Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt. Modernist Oak Credenza Sideboard also
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Credenzas

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Oak

French Brutalist Credenza Or Sideboard Signed Charles Dudouyt
By Pierre Chapo, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Francisque Chaleyssin, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Houston, TX
French Brutalist Credenza Or Sideboard Signed Charles Dudouyt. This outstanding French Modern
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Sideboards

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Bronze

1950s French Oak Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
presence, this French sideboard from the 1950s embodies the aesthetic language of post-war cabinetmaking
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

1950s French Oak Sideboard
1950s French Oak Sideboard
H 38.19 in W 74.81 in D 21.26 in
1940s French Oak Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Massive oak sideboard - France, 1940s Simple 3 doors with geometric lines Nice original cerused
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Vintage 1940s European Sideboards

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Oak

1940s French Oak Sideboard
1940s French Oak Sideboard
H 39.5 in W 82 in D 21 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
craftsmanship of this brutalist oak sideboard, reminiscent of the iconic style of Charles Dudouyt. Embrace its
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 38.98 in W 74.81 in D 19.69 in
French Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1940s – A Monolithic Statement of Architectural Form Bold
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

French Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1940s
French Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1940s
H 40.95 in W 97.25 in D 24.02 in
Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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

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Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
Brutalist Oak Sideboard 1940s France
H 40.16 in W 79.53 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This exceptional 1950s French oak sideboard is a masterful blend of provincial heritage and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
Midcentury Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
H 39.77 in W 82.68 in D 21.66 in
Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting an expansive Dudouyt-inspired French Oak Large Buffet Unit, this remarkable piece
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Large Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
H 42.52 in W 91.74 in D 22.84 in
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
volumes flanking them. In the style of Charles Dudouyt, this piece reflects the postwar fascination with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
Brutalist Sideboard Oak, France, 1950s
H 38.98 in W 71.86 in D 21.07 in
Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas

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Brass

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
H 38.78 in W 66.93 in D 22.05 in
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
emerging Brutalist aesthetic, this sideboard reflects the craftsmanship of Charles Dudouyt and other
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
H 38.59 in W 71.26 in D 20.08 in
Chalet Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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

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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
Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s In the sculptural tradition of Basque vernacular modernism A
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
H 39.38 in W 64.18 in D 23.23 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an exquisite sideboard crafted from natural oak, showcasing the beauty of its rich and
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Credenzas

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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 Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting an exquisite Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted with natural oak in France
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Brutalist Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
Brutalist Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
H 40.56 in W 79.14 in D 21.66 in
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard, France, 1940. The credenza consists of three storage
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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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
Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist and Art Moderne traditions, this design reflects the influence of Charles Dudouyt and the postwar
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
Midcentury French Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
H 41.34 in W 84.45 in D 21.26 in
Bleached French Large Art Deco Sideboard Oak, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco bleached sideboard, credenza in oak. The sideboard features stunning Oak sanded
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Bleached Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A striking French Art Deco Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak and inspired by
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Marble

French Art Deco Sideboard, Carved Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
. The stepped, scroll-carved feet are an unmistakable nod to the bold forms favored by Charles Dudouyt
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Rare Model Charles Dudouyt Mid 20th Century French Art Deco Oak Sideboard
Located in Benington, Herts
An extremely rare model Charles Dudouyt mid 20th Century French Art Deco oak sideboard. French
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Vintage 1940s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Rustic French Elegance : Enchanting Oak Sideboard from 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
. Radiating an inviting warmth, the sideboard's oak frame exudes a rich honeyed hue, reminiscent of a
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Sculptural French Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Proverb. Carved from solid French oak, this Breton buffet is a masterful example of the region’s storied
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Gaston Poisson Art Deco Sideboard – Handcrafted Solid Oak Masterpiece
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Rare Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by Gaston Poisson – Architectural Elegance in Solid Oak. For
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Buffets

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Brass

Vintage Oak Sideboard, Wine Press Legs, Geometric Carvings, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a Dudouyt-inspired French Oak Sideboard, a timeless piece exuding vintage charm. This
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

1940s, Art Deco Sideboard in Bleached Solid Oak and Marble
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in TARBES, FR
Magnificent sideboard in bleached solid oak with the tree inlaid in the doors, keyholes and brass
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sideboards

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Marble

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

Vintage Oak Sideboard, Wine Press Legs, Geometric Carvings, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Immerse yourself in the essence of mid-century French design with this striking vintage oak
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

French 1940s Bleached Oak Sideboard with Two Doors and Four Central Drawers
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A French 1940s bleached oak sideboard with two doors and four central drawers each with orignal
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

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Brass

Massive Oak and Marble Top Antelopes Credenza Sideboard French Buffet, C. 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century sideboard French credenza buffet, circa 1940. Four drawers and two cabinets with a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Marble

Art Deco Sideboard in Oak and Embossed and Gilded Leather, circa 1940-1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco sideboard in oak and embossed and gilded leather, circa 1940-1950.
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Vintage 1940s French Baroque Revival Sideboards

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Leather, Oak

Large French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s, is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The sideboard
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Large French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France
Large French Oak Art Deco Sideboard, France
H 40.95 in W 78.75 in D 20.48 in
Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1960s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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

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Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
emerging Brutalist aesthetic, this sideboard reflects the craftsmanship of Charles Dudouyt and other
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

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Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard, 1940s
H 38.19 in W 74.81 in D 21.66 in
Patinated Art Deco Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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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Oak

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
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

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Oak

French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
French Floating Sideboard, 1940's
H 42 in W 78.5 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
This stunning sideboard is a remarkable example of 1930s French oak craftsmanship, reflecting both
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Buffets

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Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s
H 40.56 in W 78.75 in D 21.66 in
Oak Art Deco French Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
This sideboard is a stunning blend of Art Deco and Brutalist design elements from the 1930s to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Oak Art Deco French Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s
Oak Art Deco French Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s
H 43.31 in W 93.31 in D 21.66 in
French Brutalist Art Deco Oak Buffet Sideboard 1930s-1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
Brutalist influence. This oak sideboard is not only a functional piece of furniture but also a statement
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Early 20th Century French Brutalist Buffets

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Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, De Coene Frères, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
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
small Art Deco Sideboard in Oak, full restored, circa 1930-1940
By Charles Dudouyt, Victor Courtray
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
small Art Deco sideboard in Oak, full restored, circa 1930-1940.  
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

Brutalist Artisan Oak Cabinet or Sideboard With Carved Details, 1940 France
By Guillerme et Chambron, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Vienna, AT
Brutalist french sideboard from carved oak, circa 1940-1950 Perfectly sized 39"x 32" mid-century
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Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Sideboards

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Wrought Iron

Sideboard 1945 By Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Andre lez Lille, France
SIDEBOARD 1945 BY CHARLES DUDOUYT
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Vintage 1940s French Sideboards

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Oak

Sideboard 1945 By Charles Dudouyt
Sideboard 1945 By Charles Dudouyt
H 35.83 in W 82.68 in D 21.66 in
Exceptional Cerused Oak Sideboard in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
Very well crafted sideboard or buffet in oak, showing an overall white wash look with brass details
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Wood

Sideboard in Oak, by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930.   
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Oak

Sideboard in Oak, by Charles Dudouyt
Sideboard in Oak, by Charles Dudouyt
H 35.44 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in
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Charles Dudouyt Oak Sideboard For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic charles dudouyt oak sideboard available at 1stDibs. Each charles dudouyt oak sideboard for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using oak, wood and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect charles dudouyt oak sideboard — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A charles dudouyt oak sideboard, designed in the mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one charles dudouyt oak sideboard that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Dudouyt and Gaston Poisson produced versions that are worth a look.

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Prices for a charles dudouyt oak sideboard start at $3,545 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $7,142.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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