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.
1940 Charles Dudouyt French Design Wicker and Oak Chairs Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of 4 Chairs Charles Dodouyt France, 1940 Solid Oak Frame Wicker Seat Very Good Condiction
Wicker, 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...
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
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" Solid Oak and Rush Low Chair, France 1950's
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Charles Dudouyt "Chaise Basse" solid oak and rush low chair, France 1950's.
Rush, Oak
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Bobbin Wood Tripod Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great bobbin wood tripod chair by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Circular seat and circular wood back with ribbed detail on three bobbin legs. Perfect as a side or hall statemen...
Wood
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
1930s Charles Dudouyt French Low Side Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
CHARLES DUDOUYT (France, 1885-1946). Side chair "Straw", 1930s. Structure in bulrush wood and wicker seat. Measurements: 66 x 46 x 39 cm. Beautiful small chair that could work in an...
Rush, Oak
8 BRUTALIST RUSTIC MODERN Modernist CHAIRS by CHARLES DUDOUYDT, France 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in PARIS, FR
A set of 8 powerfull chairs in massive dark wood and bright straw seatings, by Charles Dudouyt, France 1950. The thick wood structures are giving the chairs a strong and solid feel, ...
Straw, Bentwood
$1,250Sale Price / item|50% Off
Charles Dudouyt Vintage Oak Dining Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Basildon, London
Introduce a touch of vintage charm to your dining room with the Charles Dudouyt Vintage Oak Dining Chair. Crafted from high-quality oak, this chair features a classic design with a c...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs. These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
Straw, Oak
Charles Dudouyt French Oak & Rush Rope Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt French oak & rush rope chair France, circa 1940s This handsome side chair will add wonderful texture and rich history to any room Heavy weight solid oak frame Patin...
Rush, Oak
$1,868 / set
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
Mid-20th Century Pair French Brutalist Style Fireplace Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Birmingham, AL
A pair of mid-20th-century French Brutalist style chauffeuse, or fireplace chairs, by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930s. These low, carved oak chairs combine rustic charm with refined c...
Rush, Oak
1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
Straw, Rush, Oak
$1,909Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Pair of Ash Wood & Straw Chairs by Dudouyt, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed pair of chairs, made circa 1940 A French designer and decorator at the beginning of the 20th century, Charles Dudouyt remains highly regarded today. Influenced by the ...
Straw, Ash
1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
Straw, Rush, Oak
$6,510 / set
Set of Six Dudouyt Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of 6 Dudouyt chairs in oak and leather seat.
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
$5,184 / set
Set of Six Dudouyt Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A set of six Charles Dudouyt chairs in leather and oak.
Wood
$953Sale Price / set|30% Off
Suite de 4 chaises brutalistes Charles Dudouyt vintage en bois et paille
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BESANÇON, FR
4 chaises brutalistes vintage des années 60, attribuées à Charles Dudouyt, style chalet rustique, en bois et assises paillées. Bon état général, avec tout le charme et la patine du t...
Wood
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Finca Style Chairs with Wicker Upholstery
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Pair of Finca style chairs by Charles Dudouyt. Small fire side chairs with beautiful carved oak frames and rationalist style wicker upholstery. Midcentury 1940s. As you can see o...
Wicker, Oak
Set of 2 1930s oak wooden chairs leather upholstery seats by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1930’s rustic vintage low seating solid oak wood structure with visible natural grain and texture. The Backrest Consists of two horizontal slats supported by thick, rounded...
Leather, Wood
1940 Charles Dudouyt Wicker and Oak Pair of Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brescia, IT
Wicker seat and oak frame. Excellent condiction Measures: H seat: 30 cm.
Straw, Oak
$2,290 / set
Camin Chairs - in style of Charley Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
good original vintage condition massive oak wood and leather
Oak, Leather, Wood
$18,085 / set
Charles Dudouyt, Set of ten Oak Chairs, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, rare set of ten oak chairs , circa 1940. Some are stamped; The seats and backs are covered in fabric, with a horsehair trim pattern. All in very good condition
Oak
$2,170 / set
Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Oak Chairs, circa 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Charles Dudouyt, pair of oak chairs, circa 1940.
Oak
$1,507 / item
H 36.03 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
8 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Den Haag, NL
Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. The listed price is per chair and we have 8 chairs i...
Rush, 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
$379
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
$4,410 / set
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 20.48 in
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
$2,400
H 25.25 in W 18 in D 17 in
Charles Dudouyt Fireside Low Chair or Stool in Stained Oak with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A low fireside chair (chauffeuse) or stool in stained oak attributed to Charles Duduouyt, with turned, truncated cone-shaped legs floating over rece...
Straw, Rush, 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
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
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
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
$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
French Carved Wood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 6
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of six wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Carved legs with beautiful carved wood design on backs. Two chairs with carved wood arms. Original woven...
Wood, Rush
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
Sold
H 27.96 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Chaise basse brutaliste Charles Dudouyt vintage en bois et paille des années 40
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Chaise basse brutaliste vintage des années 40, attribuées à Charles Dudouyt, style maison de campagne au coin de feu, en bois et assise paillée. Très bon état général, avec tout le c...
Wood
6 Natural Oak and Rush Chairs by Charles Dudouyt , France 1950's
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Pierre Chapo
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of 6 French dining chairs by Charles Dudouyt 1950's. Beautiful Natural Oak frames with legs that taper slightly from top to bottom. With woven Rush seats and the characteristic b...
Rush, Oak
1940s French Carved Wood Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood chair by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Circular seat and circular wood back with ribbed detail on four carved legs. Perfect as a side or hall statement chair.
Wood
French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood and woven chair by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood back and large wood ball details. Original woven ...
Rush, Wood
French Wood and Woven Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood and woven chair by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood back and large wood ball details. Original woven ...
Rush, Wood
French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 6
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of six wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood backs and large wood ball details. Or...
Rush, Wood
Brutalist Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in MADRID, ES
Chaise Basse" low chair designed by Charles Dudouyt in solid oak and reed. France 1950s. Height: 65cm Seat height: 28cm Width: 46cm Depth: 39cm Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) was a Fr...
Reed, Oak
French Carved Wood Chair by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great carved wood chair by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Carved legs with beautiful carved circle design on back. Newly upholstered brown chenille seat. Original dark wood fin...
Metal
French Carved Wood Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of four wood chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Carved legs with beautiful carved wood design on backs. Original velvet seats in great vintage condition. Origin...
Metal
French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, Set of 4
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of four wood and woven chairs by Charles Dudouyt from France 1950's. Solid and chunky tapered legs with beautiful wavy carved wood backs and large wood ball details. O...
Rush, Wood