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Charles Dudouyt

French, 1885-1946

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.

Average Sold Price
$3,848
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Stool by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1940s French stool by Charles Dudouyt, considered one of his iconic designs. It features his signature carved oak, bold proportions, and sculptural frame — a timeless piece that ca...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt

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Rush, Oak

Stool by Charles Dudouyt
Stool by Charles Dudouyt
$650 / item
H 14.5 in W 16.5 in D 12.5 in
French Carved Wood Partners Desk
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood partners desk from France, 1940's. Large rectangular top with four thick carved wood legs and ball feet. Two drawers with brass knobs on each side. Original finish sh...
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt

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Oak

French Carved Wood Partners Desk
French Carved Wood Partners Desk
$6,500
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 43 in
French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood and woven chair by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood back and large wood ball details. Original woven ...
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt

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Rush, Wood

French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
$1,250
H 32.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
French Oak Dresser by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible tall three drawer dresser by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood circle detail on drawers and large stacked ball feet. Unique three drawer style. Or...
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt

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Oak

French Oak Dresser by Charles Dudouyt
French Oak Dresser by Charles Dudouyt
$12,000
H 37.25 in W 32.75 in D 16.5 in
French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 6
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of six wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood backs and large wood ball details. Or...
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt

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Rush, Wood

French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 6
French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 6
$5,200 / set
H 37.75 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
French Carved Wood Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood bar cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved geometric detail on two front doors. Open upper level with glass shelf and mirrored back. C...
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt

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Brass

French Carved Wood Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
French Carved Wood Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
$6,200
H 60 in W 39.25 in D 17.75 in
Set of Six Charles Dudouyt Dining Chairs in Wood and Cane, 20th Century.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of six Charles Dudouyt dining chairs in wood and cane, 20th century. Set of six Charles Dudouyt dining chairs, four identical chairs for the sides of the table and two identical...
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20th Century French Art Deco Charles Dudouyt

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Cane, Oak

Art Deco Table or Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
This extendable dining table by Charles Dudouyt, crafted in France circa 1940s, is a masterful example of his bold yet refined design sensibility. The central tabletop features a str...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt

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Wood

Art Deco Table or Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
Art Deco Table or Desk by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
$3,550
H 29.93 in W 97.25 in D 35.83 in
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Charles Dudouyt Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$5,780Buffets, CredenzasOak1940s
2025$5,482Buffets, CredenzasOak1940s
2025$840Planters and Jardinieres, PedestalsWood1900s
2025$4,760Buffets, CabinetsOak1940s
2025$6,896Sideboards, BuffetsBrass, Oakcirca 1940s
2025$980Floor LampsWalnutUnknown
2025$2,380Dining Room Chairs, Dining Room SetsLeather, Wood1950s
2025$5,000Buffets, CredenzasOak1950s
2025$7,000Floor LampsLinen, Wood1940s
2025$3,490Armchairs, Dining Room ChairsVelvet, Oakcirca 1940
2025$3,800Credenzas, BuffetsMarble, Oak1940s
2025$3,250End TablesWood, Brass1940s
2025$3,825Desks and Writing TablesOak1940s
2025$363Table LampsOak1930s
2025$1,440Side Tables, Coffee and Cocktail TablesWoodcirca 1900s
2025$1,500Coffee and Cocktail Tables, Side TablesWoodcirca 1900s
2025$16,200Desks and Writing TablesBrass, Glass, Oak1930
2025$9,450Side TablesOak1940s
2025$4,000Cabinets, BuffetsOak1940s
2025$7,200Credenzas, BuffetsOak1946
$3,848
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$281-$18,561
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Charles Dudouyt furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Dudouyt furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Charles Dudouyt furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Charles Dudouyt were created in the Art Deco style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Pierre Guariche, Jules Leleu, and Ligne Roset. Prices for Charles Dudouyt furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $42,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,400.

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