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Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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.

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Creator: Charles Dudouyt
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dorchester, GB
A pair of early 20th century Charles Dudouyt armchairs with rush seat and back, with his trade mark bobbin turned legs and arms. France circa 1940s. In good condition for age - pl...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Reed, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1940s, Set of 2
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charles Dudouyt easy chairs, straw and wood, France, 1940s, set of two. Recalling the turned chair model, Charles Dudouyt created these carved chairs as 'fireside' chairs, hence the...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1940s, Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charles Dudouyt easy chairs, straw and wood, France, 1940s, set of four. Recalling the turned chair model, Charles Dudouyt created these carved chairs as 'fireside' chairs, hence th...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Lounge Chair with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, poplar, ash, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chair designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, Ash, Beech, Poplar

2 Armchairs in Oak and Straw by Charles Dudouyt, 1930
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 Charles Dudouyt armchairs, French design, made in 1930, Art Deco period. Very nice wood patina, natural straw in perfect condition
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Oak, Straw

Pair of Bridge Chairs Signed Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of bridge armchairs in oak signed Dudouyt.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of carved wood armchairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful circular carved wood back and woven seat. Intricate carved wood detail on arms, legs, and wood f...
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, Wood

Early 20th Century Charles Dudouyt Armchair with Straw Seat and Back
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century Charles Dudouyt ( 1885 - 1946 ) armchair with straw seat and back, spindle front legs and arms. France.
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Straw

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.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Papercord, Oak

Pair Charles Dudouyt Oak Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, masculine carved solid oak chairs with modernist carved arms and sharply sabred legs. Produced by LA GENTIlHOMMIERE, Paris. Upholstered in a golden silk damask.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Armchair in Solid Oak and Straw, Circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco armchair Circa 1940. Structure in solid oak in turned wood and straw seat in good condition.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Straw, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, pair of lounge chairs, poplar, ash, beech, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative lounge chairs designed by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole. Carved lines and circular ends, straight and round parts come together to form a rather striking Art Deco chair. A special feature is the flexible backrest that can be moved all the way towards the seat. Webbed...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, Ash, Beech, Poplar

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, Beech, 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 ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Pair Od Dudouyt Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A pair of Dudouyt Armchairs in oak and straw.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Straw, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Single Charles Dudouyt "Fire Side" chair with low rushed seats and beautiful carved oak.  
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1940s French Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Papercord
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, lounge chair, oak, paper cord, France, 1940s Decorative lounge chair by Charles Dudouyt. The frame has multiple carved details that add up to a complex whole. Carve...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Papercord, Oak

Charles Dudouyt, 2 Art Deco Oak and Leather Chairs, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, 2 Art Deco oak and leather chairs, circa 1940. 6 available   
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Velvet, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Charles dudouyt armchairs in oak.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Oak

Charles Dudouyt Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Charles Dudouyt "Fire Side" chairs with low rushed seats and beautiful carved oak.                
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1940s French Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Pair of Charles Dudouyt Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
A pair of oak armchairs (signed below) by Charles Dudouyt.
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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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.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Wicker, Oak

French Oak Red Leather Arm Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s oak arm chair with a high back and upholstered with a red leather seat and back. (C. DUDOUYT) (Matching desk: 060336)
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20th Century French Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Pair of French Art Deco Oakwood Armchairs 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 ...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Charles Dudouyt Armchairs, circa 1950, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Charles Dudouyt armchairs. Solid structure. Made with wood and straw. Circa 1950, France. Very good vintage condition. Born in 1885, Charles Dudouyt began his artistic c...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

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Charles Dudouyt armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Charles Dudouyt armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Charles Dudouyt were created in the Art Deco style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Jules Leleu, André Arbus, and Jean-Charles Moreux. Prices for Charles Dudouyt armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,173 and can go as high as £8,435, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £3,846.

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