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.
An Art-Deco MODERNIST Wooden FLOOR LAMP by Charles DUDOUYT, France 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
A powerful, elegant and rigorous floor lamp, Art-Deco, Modernist, Cubist, Constructivist, Machine-Age, massive darkened wood circular base mounted on 3 wooden spheres in a Machine-Ag...
Wood
Sculptural Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp with Table in Oak and Linen, France, 1940s
By Loro Piana Interiors, Charles Dudouyt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp with integrated table was designed by Charles Dudouyt and produced in France in the late 1940s. Made from solid oak, the piece reflects Dudouyt’s characteristic ...
Linen, Oak
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
Pair of Dudouyt Sconces Beech circa 1940, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wall sconces pair of lights, made by Dudouyt These sconces are made of massive beech. These wall lights feature the style that makes all of Charles Dudouyt's creations instant...
Beech
Sculptural Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp in Oak and Loro Piana Linen, France, 1940s
By Loro Piana Interiors, Charles Dudouyt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare floor lamp was designed by Charles Dudouyt and produced in France in the late 1940s. Crafted from solid oak, the piece exemplifies Dudouyt’s distinctive approach to furnitu...
Linen, Oak
$8,800 / item
Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt floor lamp with chunky carved wood and great patina New tapered linen shade and circular base Wonderful patina to wood. France, circa 1940s. Pair available! Sol...
Wood
$2,800 / item
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
Charles Dudouyt Solid Oak Table Lamp, French neo-rustic design(Circa 1940)
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
Striking design table lamp by French decorator Charles Dudouyt, an iconic figure of the French neo-rustic movement of the mid-20th century. Crafted in solid oak, this sculptural pie...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt 1940s Large French Carved Wood Table Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved wood table lamp from France, 1940's by Charles Dudouyt. Carved wood stem with original wood finish. New tapered linen shade and newly re-wired. Takes one E26 base bulb, 4...
Linen, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Six Arm Chandelier, France, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Charles Dudouyt six arm chandelier. Signature spool design. Newly rewired.
Oak
Large Charles Dudouyt Table lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large Scale Charles Dudouyt table lamp with signature chunky corkscrew base. Great shape and wood patina. Newly rewired with new Linen Shade.
Linen, Wood
Pair 1930's French Art Deco Carved Wood Designer Wall Sconces by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's Pair French Art Deco Carved Wood with Brass Accent Wall Sconces by Charles Dudouyt. Masterpiece investment pieces. Rara pair by Dudouyt. French Estate acquisition.
Wood
Charles Dudoyt Floor Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt attributed standing floor lamp with intricately carved concentric circular base. New linen shade and newly rewired. Wonderful patina to wood. France, circa 1940s.
Wood
Charles Dudouyt Floor Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt attributed standing floor lamp with intricately carved signature pattern, concentric circle base and floating drink table. New linen shade and newly rewired. Wonder...
Wood, 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
Petite Charles Dudouyt Table Lamp
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Petite Charles Dudouyt table lamp with signature corkscrew with ball base detail. Wonderful rich patina and great small scale Newly rewired with new Linen Shade. France, 1940's
Brass
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
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
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
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
1940 Elegant floor lamp by Ernest Boiceau
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a large oblong base resting on a round pedestal slightly curved outward and inward in the center. At the base of the foot is a sphere topped with two carved wooden capita...
Wood
Large lamp base in turned wood attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Paris, FR
Large wooden lamp base turned into stacked balls, attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Electrical wiring recently redone. Height: 81 cm (31.9 inches) Stemp diameter:12 cm ( 4.7 inches) Bas...
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
$5,600
H 64.25 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Charles Dudouyt Attribution, Floor Lamp, Oak, Rattan, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and rattan floor lamp or lamp table attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 64.25” H x 22” W x 21.5” D Stated dimensions inc...
Rattan, Oak
Pair of Wrought Iron Sconces, French Work. Circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 wrought iron wall sconces is French, circa 1950. These wall lights can also be sold individually.
Wrought Iron
$1,390Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 16.15 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Plaster Wall Sconces, French, circa 1940
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of wall sconces is made of painted paster. This is an interesting model typical from the 1940s work. As shown on the pictures, the paint is off on some areas and the plaste...
Plaster
$2,886
H 66.93 in Dm 18.9 in
AN ART-DECO MODERNIST Wooden FLOOR LAMP in CHARLES DUDOUYT Style, France 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant floor lamp, Art-Deco, Modernist, Cubist, circular base placed on 3 wooden ball feet, conical vertical axis surrounded by a brown varnished wooden ring, in the style of Cha...
Wood
Art Deco Floor Lamp France, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco floor lamp. Striking French design from the 1930s. Solid walnut base with new fabric shade. Rewired with one socket for E-27 light bulb. This wonderful ...
Fabric, Walnut
1940s French Bobbin Wood Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely carved wood floor lamp from France, 1940s. Great carved bobbin stem on a circular base with three ball feet. Original wood finish shows nice age and patina. Newly re-wired and...
Brass
French Art Deco Wooden Floor Lamp c.1930
Located in London, GB
A French Art Deco wooden floor lamp C.1930 Constructed from turned solid beech wood. Presented in excellent vintage condition. Shade not included (for illustrative purposes only).
Beech
$2,762Sale Price / set|22% Off
H 11.5 in W 13 in D 7 in
Pair of French Carved Wood Wall Sconces in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare pair of carved oak two-arm wall sconces in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s. Beautiful hand-carved detailing with the original fabric lamp shades. Each sconce takes...
Wood, Oak, Fabric
Chrome and Lucite Floor Lamp by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Polish chrome and clear lucite by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. In original vintage condition, shows minor wear consistent with age. Wired for US, it tak...
Chrome
French 1940s Polished Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French floor lamp dates back to the 1940s, built from brass and bronze in a classic design. The lamp stands on a weighted, stepped-up hexagonal base, giving it a stable ...
Bronze
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Swan Sconces, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French gilt bronze three arm sconces adorned with swans, ribbon, filigree, and arrow motif. Originally candle powered. Early 19th century.
Floor Lamp Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in TARBES, FR
Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with our floor lamp that captures the refined spirit and exquisite craftsmanship of renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. Inspired by the era of Ar...
Chestnut
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Carved Wood Chandelier
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique carved wood chandelier by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Chandelier with three bobbin carved wood arms. Newly rewired with brass candelabra base sockets and hangs on a ne...
Brass
Pair of Charles Dudouyt French Turned Wood Wall Sconces, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Pair of French wall sconces from the 1940s made of solid turned wood with a dark finish and the representative design of Charles Dudouyt. The structure features a horizontal arm conn...
Wood
1940s Carved Wood Chandelier by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique carved wood chandelier by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Chandelier with five geometric carved wood arms. Newly rewired with brass candelabra base sockets and hangs on an...
Brass
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 27.56 in
Spectacular Brutalist Turned Wood Chandelier by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
A Statement Piece of French Design History A rare and spectacular five-light chandelier by the celebrated French designer and decorator Charles Dudouyt (1885–1946), crafted circa 19...
Wood
French Carved Wood Sconce by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely carved wood sconce by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Chevron carved stem with arm extending to hold single socket and tapered shade. Newly rewired and new linen shade. Or...
Brass
French Carved Wood Lamp by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood table lamp from France, 1940s by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved chevron design with original dark wood finish. New tapered linen shade and newly re-wired. Origin...
Linen, Wood
Pair French Carved Wood Lamps by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair carved wood table lamps from France, 1940s by Charles Dudouyt. Beautiful carved chevron design with original dark wood finish. New linen shades and newly re-wired. Sold as...
Linen, Wood
French Carved Wood Table Lamp by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved table lamp by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Hand carved wood stem with circle design on a round base. New tapered linen shade and newly re-wired. Original wood...
Linen, Wood
1940's Carved Wood Chandelier by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique carved wood chandelier by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Flush mount chandelier with three arms and six sockets. Geometric carved wood frame and brass bobeche detail. New...
Brass
1940's Carved Wood Chandelier by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique carved wood chandelier by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Chandelier with five geometric carved wood arms. Newly rewired with brass candelabra base sockets and hangs on an...
Brass
1940's Carved Wood Chandelier by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique carved wood chandelier by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Chandelier with five geometric carved wood arms. Newly rewired with brass candelabra base sockets and hangs on an...
Brass
Sold
H 57.88 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Charles Dudouyt, Vintage French Floor Lamp in Carved Walnut, Art Déco, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
This sculptural floor lamp in walnut by Charles Dudouyt from the 1940s, features a grooved round base that highlights the wood's natural grain. The central shaft is a diamond-tipped ...
Walnut