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.
1940s French Carved Wood Double Bed by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare vintage double bed frame by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s France. Long oak wood frame with carved spindle and circle detail. Original finish shows nice age and pat...
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 1940s French Carved Wood Bed
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare vintage twin bed frame by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940's France. Long oak wood frame with carved spindle and circle detail. Origin...
Oak
Brutalist Carved Oak Coat Rack By Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative brutalist coat rack is all made of carved oak. This isa French work by famous designer Charles Dudouyt. Circa 1950
Oak
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Carved Wood Bed
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare vintage twin bed frame by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940's France. Long oak wood frame with carved horizontal spindle detail. Origi...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Coatrack
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt freestanding coatrack with signature bulbous ball tripod base with corkscrew base. Two rows of balled coat hooks and metal ring to hol...
Oak
A 1940 solid oak sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
a spectacular and unusual hanging coat
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
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
H 22.45 in Dm 19.69 in
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
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
H 17.52 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
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
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
H 70.87 in Dm 14.97 in
Albert Coatrack
Located in Paris, FR
Coatrack Albert with solid walnut wood structure and with brushed brass top structure. With Carrara marble base.
Marble, Brass
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
H 25.6 in W 24.61 in D 14.57 in
Early 20th Century French Carved Wood Nightstands, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of French nightstands from the 40s, made of wood. They have a small drawer on the front that is delicately carved, with an iron handle. The completely carved base is s...
Wood
H 13 in W 43.31 in D 3.94 in
Antique Renaissance revival Coat rack / hat rack 1880 Lion masks carved oak
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Original antique Renaissance Revival coat rack from 19th century france. Fully hand-carved from european oak, 2 impressive lion masks that will leave a lasting impression on any visi...
Bronze
H 37.41 in W 38.78 in D 77.96 in
Pair of Beds Attributed to Guglielmo Pecorini, Cherry Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of beds attributed to Guglielmo Pecorini, Cherry wood, Italy, 1940s.
Rope, Cherry
H 26.58 in W 23.63 in D 15.36 in
Pair Bedside / Side Tables in Mahogany, 1930's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair Bedside / Side Tables in Mahogany, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Dimensions...
Mahogany
H 27.56 in W 18.31 in D 16.93 in
Oak & Straw Fireside Chair in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, French, C. 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A charming turned oak and straw low chair very much in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. French, c. 1940s.
Straw, Oak
H 23.23 in W 23.23 in D 11.42 in
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
H 33.25 in W 81 in D 57.75 in
1940s French Carved Wood Double Bed by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare vintage double bed frame by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s France. Long oak wood frame with carved spindle and circle detail. Original finish shows nice age and pat...
Oak
H 40.25 in W 81 in D 57.75 in
1940s French Carved Wood Double Bed by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare vintage double bed frame by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s France. Long oak wood frame with carved spindle and circle detail. Original finish shows nice age and pat...
Oak
H 33.5 in W 80.5 in D 37.75 in
1940's French Carved Wood Bed by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare vintage twin bed frame by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940's France. Long oak wood frame with carved spindle and circle detail. Origi...
Oak
H 33.5 in W 80.5 in D 37.75 in
1940's French Carved Wood Bed by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and rare vintage twin bed frame by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940's France. Long oak wood frame with carved circle details. Original finish ...
Oak
H 70 in Dm 19 in
Charles Dudouyt Coat Rack
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt coatrack with interesting carvings and multiple hooks providing super amount of function (at all heights !) France, 1940s
Oak
H 25 in W 15.75 in D 14.5 in
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 oak patina
Oak
H 72.84 in Dm 28.35 in
Sculptural French Oak Coat Stand by Charles Dudouyt c. 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A sculptural, totem-like coat stand by modernist designer Charles Dudouyt. Constructed from dark stained oak, with ring turned detailing to the stem and Dudouyt’s signature boule fee...
Oak
H 23.63 in W 25.2 in D 12.6 in
Midcentury Night Stand or Hall Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt in Oak and Marble
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Midcentury cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, 1950s. Made of oak with geometrical carved front and marble top. Charming vintage hall cabinet or nightstan...
Marble
H 76.78 in W 38.59 in D 9.06 in
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Wall-Entrance Wardrobe / Coat Rack
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Brutalist oak hall hat and coat stand by Charles Dudouyt, 1940. Features a shaped top cornice with handcarved details, four brass coats hooks, a central mirror, a tablet with a sing...
Mirror, Oak
H 25.2 in W 15.75 in D 13.39 in
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Tables, circa 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in CA, CA
Pair of Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) French tables, circa 1930. Strongly influenced by African art, these richly carved tables mark a move form Art Deco to the bold abstract forms of...
Wood
H 69.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Charles Dudouyt Coatrack
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible coat stand by Charles Dudouyt with corkscrew detail and 4 ball footed base. Two rows of balled coat hooks Wonderful patina and impressive...
Oak