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.
Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Credenza in Oak & Brass France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Berlin, DE
A striking oak credenza attributed to Charles Dudouyt, showcasing a craftsmanship and sculptural design language. The piece features beautifully carved geometric patterns on the cent...
Brass
1940's French Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood sideboard by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood square detail on cabinet doors with four carved center drawers and chunky block legs. Cabinet ...
Metal
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Oak Dresser
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible tall three drawer dresser by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood circle detail on drawers and large stacked ball feet. Unique three drawer style. Or...
Oak
Large Art Deco Carved Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible large oak cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1930s. Beautiful carved wood with intricate detail on four front doors. Three compartments open to original adjustable sh...
Brass
$9,800
Charles Dudouyt Bar Cart
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt rolling bar cabinet - France, 1940s Two front doors with interior storage and removable top tray Side compartment for bottle storage storage. Signature corkscrew ...
Oak
Brutalist Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, Blonde Oak, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Hudson, NY
Statement brutalist sideboard in blonde oak by innovative French designer Charles Dudouyt.
Oak
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
French Oak Dresser by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible tall three drawer dresser by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved wood circle detail on drawers and large stacked ball feet. Unique three drawer style. Ori...
Oak
Large French Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Large French sideboard designed by Charles Dudouyt in the 1950s, crafted in solid oak. The design is defined by its strong proportions and clean architectural lines. The front featur...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Brutalist Credenza in Oak & Brass, France 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional credenza by Charles Dudouyt in oak. There are many unique details on this very well-proportioned piece. A stand out is the concealed drawer release mechanism— a little...
Brass
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
Charles Dudouyt 1940s French Light Oak Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning light oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Carved circular detail on two doors with one interior shelf. Two carved legs and a low base shelf resting on four...
Metal
Charles Dudouyt Presidential Desk, France 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Large double-sided desk by Charles Dudouyt in oak and green leather, each pedestal opens on both ends so the desk can be used as partner’s desk as well as a solo desk.
Leather, Oak
Charles dudouyt sideboard in art deco oak from the 1930s French
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 1930s art deco sideboard / enfilade by French designer Charles Dudouyt. This sideboard is part of the superb set of bar, desk and armchair presented on our site. Structure in s...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Mid-Century Two Doors Cabinet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Raw oak sculpted cabinet by Charles Dudouyt in a bleached finish. France c. 1950.
Oak
Oak Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Austin, TX
Uniquely scaled and handsome oak cabinet by Charles Dudouyt on solid block feet. Two hinged doors on left and right side with open adjustable shelf interiors. A center sliding panel conceals a narrow set of adjustable shelves in the center. Minimal brass fin details adorn the center door while the larger doors are accented by wooden fins that are centered on the frame and panel...
Brass
Buffet brutaliste Art déco en chêne massif de Charles Dudouyt 1950's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in TOURCOING, FR
Buffet brutaliste Art déco en chêne massif de Charles Dudouyt 1950's Charles Dudouyt (1885–1946) est un designer et ébéniste français reconnu pour son mobilier audacieux mêlant trad...
Oak
Mid-Century in the style of Charles Dudouyt Bookcase in Cerused Oak
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Miami, FL
Superb piece of furniture excellent craftsmanship, in cerused golden oak, typical work in the style of the well knowned French designer Charles Dudouyt. Simple and very architectural...
Oak
French Brutalist Credenza Or Sideboard Signed Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt, Pierre Chapo, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Francisque Chaleyssin
Located in Houston, TX
French Brutalist Credenza Or Sideboard Signed Charles Dudouyt. This outstanding French Modern credenza, sideboard or enfilade has two cabinet...
Bronze
French Oak Dudouuyt Parquetry Desk
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s oak double pedestal base desk with front panels and a raised ¬Ω round inset top with a parquetry design & sliding side shelves (sign...
Oak
Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a gorgeous oak Art Deco sideboard by Charles Dudouyt circa 1940s. The top is inlayed with stunning oak precise squares that comes together for a solid top that is a masterpie...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Glazed Cabinet in Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco glazed cabinet in oak by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940 This stunning Art Deco cabinet is made in Normandy, France, circa 1940. It is made from oak and is in excellent orig...
Oak
Bleached Oak Credenza By Charles Dudouy, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Charles Dudouyt credenza. Two doors that are concave framed with raised reeded borders. Decorative convex center panel with reeded design....
Oak
Pierre Bloch and Charles Dudouyt Desk, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt, La Gentilhommiere, Pierre Bloch
Located in Paris, FR
Charles Dudouyt desk crafted in oak and veneer, with extendable leaf (L:50cm). This small desk has 3 drawers and 2 shelves underneath. Designed by Pierre Bloch & Charles Dudouyt (Fre...
Oak
Petite Charles Dudouyt Dresser
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Charles Dudouyt petite sized dresser with 2 drawers, signature bulbous legs and concentric carved circles. Rich oak patina with great scale.
Oak
$15,500
Charles Dudouyt Armoire
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Dudouyt armoire.
Oak
Art Deco Sideboard in Bleached Oak, by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930-1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Art Deco Sideboard in Bleached Oak, by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1930-1940
Oak
Dudouyt - Credenza - Oak - Tiny - 1950s - France - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Experience the refined elegance of this compact oak credenza, evoking the iconic style reminiscent of the renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. Crafted with meticulous attention to de...
Oak
Dudouyt - Inspired - Bleached Oak Credenza - 1940s - France
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Step back in time to the enchanting world of 1940s France with this exquisite French Provincial oak credenza. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this compact piece captures...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt - Cabinet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
An exceptional French Brutalist Art Deco vitrine cabinet from the 1940s, crafted in solid oak with striking architectural details. Discovered in Normandy, this piece reflects the cra...
Oak
$7,800
H 74.41 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Charles Dudouyt - After - Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s - After Charles Dudouyt A sculptural heirloom echoing the geometry of French provincial ritual forms Monumental yet delicately resolved...
Oak
French 1940s Brutalist Oak Sideboard
Located in London, London
Sideboard Oak Brutalist Sliding doors France 1940s
Oak
$5,550
H 29.53 in W 50.79 in D 39.38 in
Dudouyt - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco dining table designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative de...
Oak
Milo Baughman Style Modern Art Deco Burl Wood Bar Cabinet by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Milo Baughman style Modern Art Deco bar cabinet or buffet server By Henredon, "Scene Three" Collection USA, 1980s Gorgeous burl wood front, with black lacquered case, a...
Burl, Lacquer
French Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Brutalist Oak Sideboard, 1940s – A Monolithic Statement of Architectural Form Bold, sculptural, and profoundly architectural, this 1940s French Brutalist sideboard exemplifie...
Oak
French Large Art Deco Table Oak, Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist ...
Oak
$1,683
H 51.19 in W 49.22 in D 18.12 in
Restored Art Deco Cabinet, by J. Halabala, UP Zavody, Satin Wood, Czech, 1940s
By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This exceptional Art Deco cabinet originates from Czechoslovakia from the 1940s. It is a masterpiece designed by the legendary Jindřich Halabala for UP závody, characterized by timel...
Wood, Lacquer, Satinwood
Very Rare Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An very rare bar cabinet attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s/40s. Structurally sound and ready to use. Some marks to the top surface and inside shelves. Fast shipping worldw...
Wood
$8,056
H 37.6 in W 63 in D 20.87 in
Dudouyt - Spirit - Buffet - Carved Oak - 1940 - France - Brutalist
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A façade of rhythmic geometry and tactile relief, this French sideboard from the 1960s asserts itself as both furniture and sculpture. Its carved ornamentation—hypnotic bullseye meda...
Oak
Massive Charles Dudouyt Oak Sideboard w/ brass circle handles
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Large scale 1940s French sideboard cabinet designed by Charles Dudouyt with thick brass concentric circle handles. France, 1940s Beautiful dark finish with 2 door panels with carve...
Brass
Art Deco Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural sideboard crafted in solid oak by Charles Dudouyt, reflecting the bold architectural language of French Art Deco furniture from the 1940s. The façade is defined by Dudouyt...
Wood
Art Deco Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite Art Deco cabinet consitsing of two parts manufactured by french furniture maker Charles Dudouyt, one of the best first half of the 20th century french furniture makers. ...
Copper
French Carved Wood Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood bar cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved geometric square detail on two front doors and one top drawer for storage. Original hinges ...
Metal
French Light Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning light oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Carved circular detail on two doors with one interior shelf. Two center drawers for storage. Rests on two carved ...
Metal
Charles Dudouyt Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Charles Dudouyt sideboard in oak with signature carved wood detailing throughout. Two cabinet doors with single key for doors - which open to shelving for storage. Four drawers i...
Brass
Limed Oak Dudouyt Sideboard
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Faversham, GB
This exceptional French sideboard was designed by the celebrated mid-20th century designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1940s. Crafted from solid wood and finished with a beautifully textu...
Oak
French Carved Wood Bar Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood bar cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved geometric detail on two front doors. Open upper level with glass shelf and mirrored back. C...
Brass
French Carved Wood Bookshelf by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful carved oak wood bookshelf by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Three rectangular wood shelves with intricately carved legs. Original dark wood finish shows great age and...
Oak
1940s French Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood storage cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved wood circle detail on two front doors with wavy center design. Original lock and key. C...
Metal
1940s French Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood storage cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved wood circle detail on two front doors with wavy center design. Original lock and key. C...
Metal
French Art Deco Oak Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible Art Deco oak sideboard by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1930's. Beautiful carved wood line detail on cabinet doors with rounded corners on a carved pedestal base. Center ha...
Brass