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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
Stool by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1940s French stool by Charles Dudouyt, considered one of his iconic designs. It features his signature carved oak, bold proportions, and sculptural frame — a timeless piece that ca...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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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...
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Early 20th Century Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Beech

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...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Oak

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...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Oak

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...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Oak, Rush

Charles Dudouyt Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
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Pair of Armchairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, Wood

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

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

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

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Rush, 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.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Oak

French Art Deco Armchair by Charles Dudouyt, 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
This striking armchair by Charles Dudouyt, a key figure in French Art Deco, exemplifies the sophistication and elegance that define the era. Crafted from solid oak wood, stained and ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

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 low seats. Using playful geometries and construction, he crafted the wooden structure in Art Deco forms. The seats' original straw is preserved and creates a charming contrast with the dark wooden structure. The legs are joined by crosspieces, enhancing the square shape of the design. Dudouyt enriched the typical French straw chair...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

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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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.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, 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 Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Rush, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Easy Chairs, 1960, 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 the low seats. Using playful geometries and construction, he crafted the wooden structure in Art Deco forms. The seats' original straw is preserved and creates a charming contrast with the dark wooden structure. The legs are joined by crosspieces, enhancing the square shape of the design. Dudouyt enriched the typical French straw chair...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Charles Dudouyt Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

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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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 europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Jules Leleu, André Arbus, and Pierre Dariel. Prices for Charles Dudouyt armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,430 and can go as high as $13,300, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,800.

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