Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 15

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

$13,431.93
£9,836.28
€11,180
CA$18,284.21
A$20,494.25
CHF 10,670.75
MX$250,243.55
NOK 135,479.81
SEK 128,422.67
DKK 85,083.21
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A composition of resolute presence, this French credenza reveals a language of sculptural gravity and geometric poise. Executed in solid oak, it hails from the 1940s—a decade when French cabinetmakers reasserted the primacy of material and structure over ornament. The cabinet’s mass is tempered by the elegant lift of its recessed plinth base, an architectural gesture that lends the piece a quiet buoyancy despite its formidable scale. Across the broad façade, the doors are clad in deep diamond-patterned relief—each facet catching and releasing the light in a rhythmic procession of shadow and form. This interplay of texture and volume evokes both the rigor of Art Deco and the emerging Brutalist sensibility—a synthesis at once austere and richly dimensional. The monumental doors open to reveal generous storage compartments, their interior simplicity a counterpoint to the assertive geometry of the exterior. The surface retains a dry, pale patina that softens the severity of the silhouette, affirming the piece’s authenticity and the noble character of the oak. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by JADA to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina. The credenza reads as a structural manifesto—anchoring a space with its unwavering horizontality and the solemn cadence of its carved reliefs. It speaks to a moment in French design when the language of architecture was distilled into furnishings of uncommon dignity and presence. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)Gaston Poisson (Designer)De Coene Frères (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.13 in (107 cm)Width: 87.01 in (221 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina, this piece retains the quiet imprint of time, bearing witness to its history and authenticity. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Seller Location:
    Kaštel Sućurac, HR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4245145745852

More From This Seller

View All
Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt, De Coene Frères
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. This heavy Brutalist credenza seems to float on its elegant base. The credenza consists of two large storage ...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard, France, 1940. The credenza consists of three storage facilities with a handcarved foliage on the doors. The refined wooden structures on the doo...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, Dudouyt, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s, Charles Dudouyt. Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard. The credenza consists of three central drawers and two storage facilities and covered with very detailed designed door panels. The refined wooden structures on the doors create a striking combination with the otherwise sturdy and solid cabinet.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an exquisite sideboard crafted from natural oak, showcasing the beauty of its rich and warm tones. This remarkable piece exudes elegance and sophistication, reflecting th...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Brutalist Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a magnificent French oak sideboard, inspired by the bold and distinctive style of renowned designer Charles Dudouyt. This brutalist piece exudes a strong and commanding p...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

Brutalist Natural Oak Sideboard, France, 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting an exquisite Brutalist sideboard from the 1940s, crafted with natural oak in France. This elegant piece showcases the unique blend of ruggedness and refinement that define...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Oak

You May Also Like

1960s French Brutalist Oak Sideboard in Alpine Style
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison, Charlotte Perriand
Located in London, London
Vintage 1960s Brutalist Oak Sideboard with Carved Doors and Wrought Iron Hardware This vintage 1960s oak sideboard is a bold example of Brutalist furniture design with Alpine influe...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French 1940s Brutalist Oak Sideboard
Located in London, London
Sideboard Oak Brutalist Sliding doors France 1940s
Category

Early 20th Century French Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Oak Sideboard or Buffet 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson
Located in London, London
This stunning sideboard is a remarkable example of 1930s French oak craftsmanship, reflecting both Brutalist and Art Deco influences. Its solid oak construction features a rich, warm...
Category

Early 20th Century French Brutalist Buffets

Materials

Oak

Mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard
Located in Malton, GB
This is a striking mid 20th century Solid oak Brutalist sideboard. Well made and complete with adjustable shelves. (Image shows one side empty but the shelves are on their way!). The...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Spanish Brutalist Sideboard in Solid Oak, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Hand‑made in Spain in the early 1940s, this solid oak sideboard showcases the bold geometry and honest materials that define brutalist design. Four sculpted doors display an irregula...
Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Brutalist Sideboards

Materials

Iron

brutalist sideboard oak sideboard 60s Danish
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lemmer, NL
brutalist sideboard oak sideboard 60s Danish Stylish brutalist sideboard in oak. period 60s design style Henning Kjaernulf Denmark condition good light signs of use size ...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Sideboards

Materials

Oak