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A Composition of Quiet Permanence: French Oak Credenza with Carved Doors
$8,960
£6,892.63
€8,000.38
CA$12,635.74
A$14,154.15
CHF 7,434.27
MX$172,109.95
NOK 94,142.17
SEK 89,366.23
DKK 59,709.95
About the Item
A composition of stoic presence, this French credenza reveals a language of sculptural restraint and measured rhythm. Executed in solid natural oak circa 1940, the piece commands attention not through ornamentation but through the steady repetition of form—columnar, silent, and assured.
The façade unfolds across three storage compartments, each door articulated with deeply carved panels whose graphic motifs echo the vernacular codes of rural craftsmanship. These carvings—at once precise and unpretentious—imbue the surface with a tactile clarity that rewards close study.
The natural oak has mellowed over decades to a dry, pale patina that softens the rigor of its geometry. Light settles across the broad planes and recessed panels, tracing the transitions between carved and uncarved surfaces, between the weight of the timber and the delicacy of the hand that shaped it.
Wear remains consistent with age and use. Subtle marks of time—softened edges, slight undulations in the wood—compose a quiet testament to the life the piece has witnessed without compromising its structural integrity.
Meticulously preserved by JADA to honor the authenticity of its patina, this credenza reads as a structural gesture: an anchoring horizon of mass and measure. It speaks to a period in French design when architecture entered the domestic scale, and furniture became an instrument of order, dignity, and enduring calm.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Gaston Poisson (Designer)Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 21.26 in (54 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- 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: S20221200301stDibs: LU4245145760172
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