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.
Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This dining chair was designed around 1930 by French designer Charles Dudouyt. It is an Art Deco design from a period just before the mid-century period, and while it still retains s...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Rush and Wood
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole....
Straw, Beech
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Wood and Woven Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carved wood armchair by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved circular detail on wood back and woven seat. Intricate carved wood detail on arms, legs, and wo...
Rush, Wood
$1,850 / item
Armchair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1940s French armchair by Charles Dudouyt, considered one of his iconic designs. It features his signature carved oak, bold proportions, and sculptural frame — a timeless piece that...
Oak, Rush
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
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
Totally original Charles Dudouyt Easy chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Malton, GB
This chair is a great example of the work of Charles Dudouyt. Its originality is superb as well as its condition. The colour sets this apart from the rest and the size makes it a per...
Beech
Brutalist French low rush oak side armchair by Charles Dudouyt ca 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Iconic low chair rush chair by Charles Dudouyt ca 1940s. These original chairs are often used as fireside chairs or used a a side chair. This chair is in lovely patinated vintage con...
Oak
Oak Armchair by Charles Dudouyt, France, c. 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York City, NY
Two other chairs are available, upholstered in a rust red linen fabric. Smart, tall chair with comfortable upholstery and elegant lines. New cushions with blue linen upholstery.
Linen, Oak
Forest Green Charles Dudouyt Captain Chair, France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Solid oak armchair with stacking detail in original patina and upholstery.
Oak
1940s French Oak and Rush Armchair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, London
Armchair by Charles Dudouyt This armchair has a sturdy, rustic design with intricate craftsmanship. The frame is made of dark oak wood, showcasing a rich, deep brown tone. The most ...
Rush, Oak
Pair Charles Dudouyt "Ladder Back" Armchairs in Oak and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt "Ladder Back" armchairs In oak and rush seat, France 1940s This very comfortable ladder back chairs with armrests were crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Buil...
Rush, Beech, Oak
Charles Dudouyt, two Armchairs in Solid Oak and Wicker circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, two armchairs in solid oak and wicker. circa 1940 cane damaged. Possibility to redo the caning if necessary.
Wicker, Oak
$3,847 / set
Charles Dudouyt Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Charles dudouyt armchairs in oak.
Oak
Pair of French Oak and Papercord Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of French Art Deco solid oak and papercord chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Foldable back rest with beautiful turned details throughout.
Papercord, Oak
$2,453Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of carved oak armchairs with low rushed seats by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. He designed these chairs as fireplace chairs.
Rush, Oak
Charles Dudouyt modernist armchair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A leather and oak armchair "Charles Dudouyt"
Leather, Oak
$10,500 / set
Set of Four Charles Dudouyt Arm Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt armchairs with rushed seats and signature carved oak corkscrew frames. Wonderful original patina to oak and rush France, 1940s
Rush, Oak
$3,847 / set
Pair of Bridge Chairs Signed Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of bridge armchairs in oak signed Dudouyt.
Oak
$2,164 / 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
French Oak Red Leather Arm Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s oak arm chair with a high back and upholstered with a red leather seat and back. (C. DUDOUYT) (Matching desk: 060336)
Leather, 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
$1,917
H 33.08 in W 21.07 in D 16.54 in
Antique Dutch Armchair Triangular Turned Bobbin Corner Chair Rush Seat Rustic
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Late 19th century bobbin turned wood armchair with rush seat, ca 1900 Manufactured in The Netherlands. Beautiful antique bobbin/ knitting chair with t...
Wicker, Oak
Charles Dudouyt Oak and Straw chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Painter and illustrator turned furniture designer Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) sense of rusticity and modernism is strikingly present in this set of 1930s chairs.
Straw, Oak
$4,900 / set
H 36.23 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Charles Dudouyt - Spirit - Chairs - Set of 6 - 1940s - France - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school...
Oak
$9,800 / set
H 38.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
French 1940's Charles Dudouyt Oak & Rush Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in North Miami, FL
Amazingly restored vintage Set of 4 Charles Dudouyt Oak Chairs with rush seats. NOTE: we also have the matching dining table with extensions available in separate listing. Please ...
Rush, Oak
Art Deco Set of 6 Chairs, Dudouyt Insp, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This set of six French Art Deco dining chairs in solid oak was created in the 1940s with a Charles Dudouyt inspiration. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 194...
Oak
Oak Armchair by Charles Dudouyt, France, c. 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York City, NY
Two other chairs are available, upholstered in a rust red linen fabric. Smart, tall chair with comfortable upholstery and elegant lines. New cushions with blue linen upholstery.
Linen, Oak
Pair of Charles Dudouyt chairs, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Transporting us to 1940s France, the exquisite set of vintage oak and wicker chairs designed by renowned artist Charles Dudouyt invites us to relive the charm and elegance of a bygon...
Wicker, Wood
$2,631 / set
H 35.44 in W 19.3 in D 16.93 in
6 French farmhouse wood turned rush dining chairs the style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely set of 6 dining chairs with rush seats in the style of Charles Dudouyt. This set most likely is either of the Breton or Bask region of France and is in a lovely untouched pati...
Rush, Oak
Art Deco Set of 4 Chairs, Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Set of four French Art Deco dining chairs, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s, France. We can clearly see the work of the French school of the 1940s. The detailed designed backrest panels will ...
Brass
Charles Dudouyt Style Mid-Century Rush Oak French Armchair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A mid-20th rush and oak armchair. France, c1950s. In the style of Charles Dudouyt. Wildly stylish with a great stance. The oak is worn in places with age and use, the rus...
Rush, Oak
$4,020 / set
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Pair Charles Dudouyt "Ladder Back" Armchairs in Oak and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt "Ladder Back" armchairs In oak and rush seat, France 1940s This very comfortable ladder back chairs with armrests were crafted in Normandy, France circa 1940. Buil...
Rush, Beech, Oak
Pair of armchairs in the taste of Charles Dudouyt, 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This pair of vintage armchairs from the 1940s-1950s is made of solid wood, with a straw seat and backrest. Their sculpted structure, particularly the turned legs and moulded crossbar...
Straw, Wood
Pair of French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of carved wood armchairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Stunning carved circular detail on wood back and woven rattan seat. Curved arms on solid wood frame. Or...
Wood, Rattan
Charles Dudouyt Oak and Rush Armchair C1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous oak and rush back and Armchair, by Charles Dudouyt C1940 Great design and good craftsmanship. All original carved oak frame, signature wine press screw legs, dist...
Rush, Oak
Pair of Charles Dudouyt French Oak and Rush Armchairs C1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous Pair of French oak and rush back and Armchairs, by Charles Dudouyt C1940 Great design and good craftsmanship. All original carved oak frames, signature wine press...
Rush, 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
Pair of Oak and Rush Armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brescia, Brescia
This sophisticated pair of armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, dating to the 1930s, exemplifies the artisan’s unparalleled mastery of woodworking and design. Fashioned in solid oak with m...
Straw, Oak
French Art Deco Oakwood Armchair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An armchair designed by Charles Dudouyt in the 1940s. Foldable back. The Art Deco design is exquisitely wonderful, and it blends in well with the vintage of the mid-century perio...
Oak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 22.05 in
Suite de 2 fauteuils brutalistes Charles Dudouyt vintage en bois et paille
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BESANÇON, FR
2 fauteuils brutalistes vintage des années 60, attribués à Charles Dudouyt, très beau style, en bois, dossiers et assises paillés. Bon état général, avec tout le charme et la patine ...
Wood
Charles Dudouyt Ladder Back Rush Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hudson, NY
A striking pair of French ladder back arm chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. Solid oak frames are turned with rush seats, circa 1940.
Rush, Oak
Charles Dudouyt Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Red Velvet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, set of four armchairs, red velvet, stained oak, France, 1940s. This set of four Art Deco dining or armchairs is upholstered with deep red velvet fabric. The frame ...
Velvet, Oak
Oak Armchair by Charles Dudouyt, c. 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York City, NY
Oak Armchair by Charles Dudouyt, France, c. 1940 Smart, tall chairs with comfortable upholstery and elegant lines.
Oak
Pair of Armchairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of carved wood armchairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful woven rush back and seat. Intricate carved wood detail on arms, legs, and wood frame with dark st...
Rush, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armed lounge chairs in the Art Deco style by collectible designer Charles Dudouyt. Well-crafted hardwood frames sport a woven rush seat. Ready for the addition of a custom ba...
Rush, Hardwood