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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Charles Dudouyt Stool
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An early Dudouyt stool or table signed Labeillée early manufacture for Dudouytbefore La gentilhommière.
Oak
Charles Dudouyt oak stool, circa 1940.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) siège art deco en chêne , circa 1930/1940 , signé
Oak
Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Round Midcentury Stools, France, circa 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Round polished-oak and red leather stools by French designer Charles Dudouyt.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Painted Wooden Stools, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Charming pair of oriental-style painted wooden stools.
$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
Charles Duduoyt Style Brutalist Stools
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of Brutalist walnut stools with turned legs t-stretcher and incised seat design, in the style of Charles Duduoyt, France circa 1950's.
Wood, Walnut
$3,090 / set
H 16.93 in Dm 11.03 in
Pair of Brutalist Walnut Stools in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Brutalist Walnut Stools in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s A sculptural pair of French Brutalist stools crafted in solid walnut, designed in the manner of Char...
Walnut
Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Wood and straw low chair attributted to Charles Dudouyt. A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate class...
Straw, Oak
Faux Marble Stool After Charles Tatham
By Charles Heathcote Tatham
Located in Kent, Dover
A finely carved and faux Sienna marble mahogany stool after Charles Heathcote Tatham. Of good weight and solid construction. The design is derived from C. H. Tatham's Etchings Repre...
Mahogany
$520
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Wood and Straw Stool, France 1970, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Wood and straw chair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate classic...
Straw, Oak
Brutalist Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in MADRID, ES
“Chaise Basse” low chair designed by Charles Dudouyt in solid oak and rattan. France, 1950s. Height: 65 cm Seat Height: 28 cm Width: 46 cm Depth: 39 cm Charles Dudouyt (1885–1946) ...
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Stools or Tabourets, 1950s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very practical.
Fabric, Wood
$1,090
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
French Oak Tripod Stool in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Oak Tripod Stool in the Style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s A characterful French tripod stool in solid oak, dating from the 1940s and designed in the style of Charles Du...
Oak
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
$740
H 13.78 in W 16.15 in D 15.16 in
Three Legs Stool Round Oak, in the Dudouyt Style, France circa 1950
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Labrit, Landes
French three-legged stool made of turned wood, circa 1940, in the Dudouyt style, made entirely of solid wood with a beautiful dark brown patina. Its circular seat rests on three sla...
Oak
Unavailable|$1,418 / set
H 14.57 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
In the Style of Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Tripod Stools, Rush and Beech, France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
In the Style of Charles Dudouyt, Pair of Tripod Stools, Rush and Beech, France, 1950s. This pair of tripod stools is built from turned solid beech with woven rush seats. Each stool ...
Rush, Beech
Charles Dudouyt French Oak Armchair with Red Leather, Circa 1940s
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)(NOTE: now re-upholstered in darker red)
Leather, Oak
$618 / set
H 17.33 in Dm 10.24 in
Pair of 2 midcentury French brutalist modernist wood turned tripod stools, ca 19
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Zaandam, NL
Lovely pair of two wood turned stools ca 1950s most likely to come from the French Breton or Basque region and somewhat in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Both stools are in a lovely v...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Two Stools in Red Leather
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, two stools, leather and oak, France, 1930s Set of two Art Deco stools by the French maker Charles Dudouyt. The seats feature the typical characteristics of the ma...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Petite Charles Dudouyt Stools
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Great pair of stools by Charles Dudouyt with signature carved oak legs Newly upholstered in virgin wool Wonderful patina throughout.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Provincial Charles Dudouyt Tabouret Stools, 1950s France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair of Mid-Century French Provincial triangular 'tabouret' stools circa 1950. Hand-woven rush seat on a turned oak triangular frame. A quintessential classic of traditional French ...
Rush, Oak
Charles Dudouyt Mid-Century Walnut Chair with Rush Seat
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
We found this unique accent chair by Charles Dudouyt in the South of France. With its chunky proportions and rustic rush seat, this covetable and collectible piece is warm, sculptura...
Rush
Charles Dudouyt Style Stools, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of Charles Dudouyt stools, France, 1950s. Stable, ready to use condition. The price is for the set of 4 but can also sell individually. Fast shipping worldwide. Stools Ta...
Wood
A Pair of Charles Dudouyt Stools, France, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare pair of Charles Dudouyt stools, France, 1950s. The wooden frames in original condition with a nice patina and minor signs of use and wear and minor losses relative to age. T...
Rush, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Style Stools
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt attributed carved stools with carved legs and seats.
Oak
Pair of Wood Upholstered Ottomans by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of carved wood ottomans by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood legs with dark stain. Newly upholstered cush...
Upholstery, Wood
"Chaises Basses" Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Turned chairs — sometimes called thrown chairs or spindle chairs — represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in late 16th and early 17th century England, New England and Holland. The technique was carried on to the 20th century and was widespread in Europe as well, where craftsmen created durable pieces for various interiors and purposes. These chairs were designed by French designer, Charles Dudouyt, who originally created this pair of small carved chairs as ‘fireside’ chairs, hence the “chaises basses...
Papercord, Wood
Small Wooden and Wicker Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Set of two low side chairs by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. Made of solid wood an wicker seat.
Wicker, Wood
Charles Dudouyt French Primitive Stools
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Dudouyt french primitive stools France, circa 1940's Signature carved legs and natural woven seat Patina from age and use Minor sur...
Rush, Oak
Wabi Sabi Stools by Charles Dudouyt, Folk Art, Rustic, Primitive, 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Charles Dudouyt; Barstools; Stools; Chairs; Side tables; Coffee table; Wabi-Sabi; Rustic; Folk Art; Primitive; Stained Oak; Organic modern; Wabi-Sabi barstools designed by Charle...
Steel
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Stools
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pair of Charles Dudouyt stool with signature carved legs and woven seat. France, circa 1940's Great patina to seat. Priced as a pair.
Oak
Pair of Charles Dudouyt Wood Stools
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 1940s stools by Charles Dudouyt. Dark carved wood legs with original finish and original woven rush seats.
Rush, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Barstools
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic pair of rare barstools by Charles Dudouyt. Signature corkscrew carved legs and concave square seat. Wonderful patina.
Oak