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A Composition of Geometric Restraint: French Buffet with Lattice Carvings

$11,970
£8,941.02
€10,365.68
CA$16,620.05
A$18,628.93
CHF 9,699.54
MX$227,467.23
NOK 123,148.89
SEK 116,734.07
DKK 77,339.22
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A testament to the quiet conviction of French mid-century design, this bleached oak buffet reveals a language of sculptural precision and architectural rhythm. Framed in a disciplined composition of vertical planes and crisp horizontality, the piece commands presence not through embellishment but through the repetition of form—ordered, silent, and assured. The façade unfolds in a triad of carved gestures: at either end, a lattice of crisply incised croisillons emerges in quiet relief, each crosshatched motif capturing the rigors of handwork distilled into elemental geometry. Between them, a singular inset panel rests in stoic contrast, its unadorned mass anchoring the cabinet’s symmetry with a note of contemplative simplicity. Executed in solid oak, the surface bears a pale, dry patina that softens the austerity of its lines, revealing the grain’s subdued warmth beneath the bleached finish. The slender brass pulls—modest in scale, quietly luminous—punctuate the doors with measured restraint, their minimal presence allowing the carvings to speak unencumbered. The buffet rests upon splayed legs of confident proportion—an architectural gesture that elevates its volume while affirming the language of mid-century modernity. Within, a capacious interior conceals ample storage, designed for a life organized in quiet order. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by JADA to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina. The buffet reads as a structural statement—anchoring a space with its geometries and the calm certainty of its proportions. It speaks to a period in French design when clarity became ornament, and furnishings assumed the role of dignified permanence. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Jean Royère (Designer)Charles Dudouyt (Designer)Rene Gabriel (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.75 in (103.5 cm)Width: 86.62 in (220 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    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:
    Seller: 20221000041stDibs: LU4245145751802

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