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 Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of four wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950s. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood backs and large wood ball details. Or...
Rush, Wood
Petite Dudouyt Table Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Charles Dudouyt table lamp with signature corkscrew base. Wonderful rich patina and great small scale Newly rewired with new Linen Shade. France, 1940's
Brass
Restored 1930s Charles Dudouyt French Art Deco Sideboard / Buffet in Walnut
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
A striking and beautifully restored monumental credenza by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt, made in France c. 1930s. The case sits atop a recessed bridge base, with a pair of wide...
Walnut
Charles Dudouyt Turned Walnut + Rush Seat Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of woven rush seat armchairs with turned walnut legs and rails by Charles Dudouyt.
Rush, Wood, Walnut
Art Deco Sideboard in Bleached Oak, by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930-1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco Sideboard in Bleached Oak, by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930-1940
Oak
Art Deco Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sideboard designed by Charles Dudouyt with brass circle handles, France 1940's Beautiful dark finish with 2 door panels. Doors open revealing interior shelves and center drawers f...
Brass
Possibly by Charles Dudouyt, Table Lamp Base, Blackened Wood, France, circa 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
This lamp in blackened wood by Charles Dudouyt possesses a round, flat base and a cylindrical, towering body accented with well spaced horizontal bands.
Wood
Charles Dudouyt, Six Rustic Dining Chairs, Oak, Rush, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Stamford, CT
Charles Dudouyt, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Brutalist Dining Chairs, Oak, Rush, France, 1940s Set of six brutalist modern dining chairs designed and produced by Charles Dudouyt ...
Rope, Wood
$15,500
Charles Dudouyt Armoire
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Dudouyt armoire.
Oak
Pair of 1940s French Oak End Tables by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of carved wood end tables by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Ornately carved slat and column detail with one shelf. Original finish shows nice patina, signs of age...
Oak
Pierre Bloch and Charles Dudouyt Desk, 1950s
By Pierre Bloch, Charles Dudouyt, La Gentilhommiere
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Charles Dudouyt desk crafted in oak and veneer, with extendable leaf (L:50cm). This small desk has 3 drawers and 2 shelves underneath. Designed by Pierre Bloch & Charles Dudouyt (Fre...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt (attibuted) Art Deco Sideboard in Oak, circa 1930-1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt (attibuted) Art Deco Sideboard in Oak, circa 1930-1940
Brass
$2,060Sale Price|20% Off
Charles Dudouyt Stool
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An early Dudouyt stool or table signed Labeillée early manufacture for Dudouytbefore La gentilhommière.
Oak
Set of six French dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BE
A beautiful set of five dining chairs by renowned French designer Charles Dudouyt, celebrated for his distinctive French aesthetic and sculptural furniture with characteristic rounde...
Rattan, Wood
Charles Dudouyt, Art Deco Oak Pedestal, France, C. 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Polished oak pedestal designed by Charles Dudouyt for La Gentilhommière This tall pedestal by the famous, early twentieth century furniture maker Charles Dudouyt possesses a remarka...
Oak
$8,777 / set
Charles Dudouyt, Set of 6 Oak Chairs, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt, rare set of 6 oak chairs , circa 1940.
Oak
French Wood and Copper Side Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved wood side table by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Rectangular wood top on two carved legs with copper bar detail and pedestal base. Original wood finish shows ...
Copper
An Art-Deco MODERNIST Wooden FLOOR LAMP by Charles DUDOUYT, France 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
A thin and elegant floor lamp, Art-Deco, Modernist, Cubist, Constructivist, Machine-Age, massive wood circular base mounted on 3 wooden spheres in a Machine-Age manner, thin and very...
Wood
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Carved Wood Chandelier
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood chandelier by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Chandelier with six intricately carved wood arms. Newly rewired with brass candelabra base sockets and hangs ...
Brass
French Brutalist Carved Oak Coat Rack by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
A French coat rack from the 1940s, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, standing just over six feet tall with a strong, grounded presence. Carved in solid oak, the surface has deepened wi...
Oak
$1,521 / item
Charles Dudouyt, 5 art deco Oak Chairs, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt, 5 art deco oak chairs , circa 1940. The item is in good condition. The leather shows signs of wear but is not torn. The price is for one chair; five chairs are av...
Oak, Leather
Charles Dudouyt Solid Walnut Floor Lamp - 1940s French Design
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
Discover the timeless elegance of this magnificent French floor lamp, attributed to the renowned designer Charles Dudouyt, and dating from the 1940s. Crafted with exceptional experti...
Walnut
French Art Deco Oak Desk by Charles Dudouyt, Circa 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s oak double pedestal base desk with front panels and a raised ¬Ω round inset top with a parquetry design & sliding side shelves (...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt, two Armchairs in Solid Oak and Wicker circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt, two armchairs in solid oak and wicker. circa 1940 cane damaged.
Oak, Wicker
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 Six Arm Chandelier, French Vintage, 1940s Design
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Charles Dudouyt oak chandelier. Featuring six arms, each ending in a candle style light. Signature spool design. Newly rewired.
Oak
1940s Oak and Woven Lounge Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 1940s French oak and woven armchair by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved wood detail throughout with intricately woven tan and green papercord seat. Adjustable slat back fol...
Papercord, Oak
Table en chêne massif piètement central avec rangement Charles Dudouyt 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Table en chêne massif piètement central avec rangement Charles Dudouyt 1950's Charles Dudouyt (1885–1946) est l’un des grands ensembliers français des années 1930–40 : il modernise ...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt oak stool, circa 1940.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) siège art deco en chêne , circa 1930/1940 , signé
Oak
French Oak Extendable Dining Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood dining table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940s. Large rectangular parquet top with thick intricately carved wood legs on pedestal base. Newly refreshed finish...
Oak
$7,500
Charles Dudouyt Table
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt side table with signature corkscrew base - France, 1940s Pedestal with circular concentric base.
Oak
Oak Table Lamp in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930-1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An oak table lamp in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Perfect conditions, circa 1930-1940. Sold with a new European electrical system. Dimensions: 45 x 18 x 17, 5 cm / 18' x 7' x 7'...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s These fine armchairs were designed by the renowned French furniture maker Charles Dudouyt in the 1940s and are excepti...
Rush, Oak
Charles Dudouyt End Tables
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare pair of end tables by Charles Dudouyt with ornate carved pedestal base and open cubed shelf. Wonderful dark oak patina
Oak
Pair of Dudouyt Fireside Oak Chairs w/ Thatch Seats
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
Dudouyt turned chairs with rush seats — sometimes called thrown chairs or spindle chairs — represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in late 16th...
Rush, Oak
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) pair of Art Deco Oak Armchairs Circa 1940 signed
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Pair of genuine Art Deco oak armchairs stamped by Charles DUDOUYT, published by LA GENTILHOMMIERE Original fabric in good condition
Oak, Upholstery
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
Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt attributed standing floor lamp with intricately carved turned wood and new linen shade and circular base with round feet. Wonderful patina to wood. France, circa 1...
Wood
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) 6 Art Deco Oak Armchairs Circa 1940 signed
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
6 Art Deco oak armchairs stamped by Charles DUDOUYT, published by LA GENTILHOMMIERE Original fabric in good condition
Upholstery, Oak
1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
Straw, Rush, Oak
1950’s French Oak Chair with Rush Seat by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking mid-century French Brutalist side chair designed by Charles Dudouyt, dating to the 1950s. This exceptional piece beautifully showcases Dudouyt’s signature interplay of ru...
Cane, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Turned Wood Floor Lamp with Shelf
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Stamford, CT
Charles Dudouyt ( France, 1885 - 1946 ) turned wood floor lamp with shelf. Circa 1940. 64" h to top of socket x 16" diameter Height of table : 26.5"
Wood
Ceramic sculpture of a horseman, Charles Dudouyt country house, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Sculpture from the 1940s by French designer Charles Dudouyt, produced by La Gentilhommière. Ceramic piece depicting a medieval warrior on horseback. Matte and glossy glazes in shades...
Ceramic
Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Round Midcentury Stools, France, circa 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Round polished-oak and red leather stools by French designer Charles Dudouyt.
Leather, Oak
Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt thick corkscrew floor lamp, France, 1940's. Solid oak - stained ebony. Solid and thick wood with great patina. Newly rewired / new shade.
Oak
$2,995Sale Price / set|20% Off
Charles Dudouyt Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Charles dudouyt armchairs in oak.
Oak
Charles Dudouyt gueridon circa 1930/1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt large art deco oak gueridon, circa 1940.
Oak
$2,106 / item
Charles Dudouyt 4 armchairs circa 1930/1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt 4 oak armchairs circa 1930/1940 price is by item
Oak