Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa

Name: Rare Charles Dodouyt sofa
Brand: Charles Dudouyt
Price: 5313.38 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

The large armchairs of the rare model designed by Charles Dudouyt are a true rarity that fuses sculptural art with functionality. Dudouyt, renowned for his distinctive approach to furniture design, has left an indelible mark on design history with his unique creations. These large armchairs stand out for their atypical style and generous dimensions. The designer has managed to fuse classic elegance with a contemporary touch, creating a piece that attracts attention and redefines conventional standards of comfort and seating design. Dudouyt's rare model is characterized by bold lines and shapes that defy convention. The large seats offer generous seating, combined with backrests and armrests that reflect the designer's avant-garde vision. Every detail, from the choice of materials to the arrangement of shapes, reveals Dudouyt's unique ability to mix innovation with classic aesthetics. The imposing size of these armchairs not only makes them visually striking, but also provides a luxurious and cozy seating experience. Dudouyt has managed to create a balance between grandeur and elegance, turning these armchairs into a focal point of any space. In short, the rare model large armchairs designed by Charles Dudouyt are extraordinary pieces that defy expectations and offer a unique seating experience. Its presence enriches any environment with a combination of sophistication, innovation and the distinctive imprint of Dudouyt's creative genius in the world of furniture design.

Creator:

Charles Dudouyt (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 82 in (208.28 cm)Width: 120 in (304.8 cm)Depth: 98 in (248.92 cm)Seat Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Linen,Oak

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1890

Condition:

Seller Location:

BARCELONA, ES

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU9654238397022

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Charles Dudouyt

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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