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.
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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
$1,489Sale Price|24% Off
Pierre Bloch and Charles Dudouyt Desk, 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt, Pierre Bloch, La Gentilhommiere
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
French Art Deco Oak Desk by Charles Dudouyt, Circa 1940s
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 (...
Oak
1940s Petite French Art Deco Oak Office Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Petite French oak office desk, circa 1930s–40s. Carefully restored for structural integrity while retaining its authentic aged patina and natural surface movement. The compact form f...
Oak
Jacques Adnet Cerused Desk Drawers & Steel Knob, France, c. 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984) Cerused Oak Double Side Desk With Drawers & Steel Knobs, France, 1950 H: 29.5 D: 28 W: 55.25 in.
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
$41,085
H 40.16 in W 74.81 in D 20.08 in
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
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 marquetry of diamonds. It rests on tall and Brutal...
Oak
Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved solid oak armoire by French designer Charles Dudouyt, produced in France in the 1940s. Dudouyt (1885-1946) began his career as an illustrator before returning from Worl...
Wood
$5,100
H 29.53 in W 50.79 in D 39.38 in
Dudouyt - Inspired - Table - Extendable - Oak - 1950 - 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
$11,772
H 31.5 in W 79.53 in D 37.01 in
Italian Midcentury Presidential Executive Table Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Majestic Italian Midcentury Presidential Desk designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950s, givenits large and rare dimensions , can be assumed that it was designed on special commission, the...
Brass
$8,275
H 73.23 in W 57.88 in D 24.61 in
French Brutalist Carved Oak Armoire, Attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Rødding, DK
A carved oak two-door armoire, attributed to Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940s. The facade is dominated by six deeply carved target roundels, each door hosting a stacked trio of concent...
Brass
Carved Oak Cabinet, Charles Dudouyt Style, France, 1960
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Labrit, Landes
A beautiful French oak cabinet dating from the 1960s, in the style of Charles Dudouyt. It opens with two doors adorned with geometric panels and large circular motifs carved in reli...
Wrought Iron
1940s French Oak Desk attribute to Rene Drouet
Located in CA, CA
A beautiful French 1940s desk in oak with pull out extendable side leaves and double sided lockable centre drawer, supported on top and tailed U-shaped legs, finished with brushed ni...
Oak
$4,096
H 40.16 in W 78.75 in D 24.81 in
Sculptural Art Deco Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Haaltert, BE
Sculptural Art Deco sideboard in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, origin France 1940s and made of oak. In good original condition, keys included.
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Desk & Chair Setin Oak, France 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York, NY
Writing desk en suite with its matching chair, hand carved Walnut with many details. Desk 28x21.5x31.5 Chair 33x16x15
Oak
Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of French Art Deco design with this exceptional dining table crafted by the renowned Charles Dudouyt. This table is a true masterpiece, charac...
Elm
Table in Solid Oak, Charles Dudouyt, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table, Charles Dudouyt. The table features oak raw wood grain with a stunning patina. The table is in excellent original condition, with minor wear consist...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Desk & Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible Charles Dudouyt desk and chair with signature corkscrew carved legs, checkerboard wood top and carved circular detailed sides. Great sma...
Oak
1940s Charles Dudouyt Desk
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gorgeous desk by Charles Dudouyt, circa 1940s. Carved French oak geometric side panels and ornate detailed design throughout. Two drawers with original hardware. Great size and sc...
Oak
Modernist Desk by Charles Dudouyt in Oak, Art Deco
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Rare modernist desk designed by Charles Dudouyt. Composed with 2 cases on each side with 3 drawers and bronze handle. Made of massive oak. We also provide one original key. Reall...
Bronze
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Desk
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Miami, FL
The piece is a perfect exemple of the high quality DUDOUYT 's design. oak and metal accents surlining the architectural and geometrical moldings , Refined and sophisticated detai...
Bronze
Sold
H 30.5 in W 61.5 in D 37 in
Mid-Century Modern Cerused Golden Oak Desk in the style of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Miami, FL
Double-sides cerused golden oak desk, pure and modern design in the style of Charles Dudouyt. Cerused high quality golden oak. Rows of drawers on each ...
Oak