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A Composition of Rural Geometry: Breton Sideboard in Solid Oak, Normandy

$7,600
£5,713.19
€6,623.40
CA$10,610.78
A$11,884.64
CHF 6,183.97
MX$144,338.09
NOK 78,397.05
SEK 73,973.46
DKK 49,420.01
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A composition of stoic clarity, this Breton sideboard unearthed in Normandy reveals a language of sculptural restraint softened by regional tradition. Executed in solid oak, the piece commands presence not through embellishment but through the repetition of elemental form—columnar, silent, and assured. Three compartments with deep shelving are fronted by doors articulated in a rhythmic procession of circular motifs, each relief quietly asserting the vernacular codes of rural Brittany. The squared panels, unadorned apart from their incised patterning, suggest an impulse toward ornament tempered by an agricultural order in which clarity of construction becomes the sole decoration. The oak surface bears a dry, pale patina that softens the rigor of its geometry, while the proportions remain grounded and monumental, recalling the enduring solidity of the farmhouse interiors for which it was originally conceived. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved to maintain structural integrity while honoring its unvarnished authenticity. The sideboard reads as a structural gesture—anchoring a room with its horizontality and sculptural calm. It speaks to a period in French craft when furniture transcended the merely functional to become an instrument of domestic order and quiet dignity. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.57 in (100.5 cm)Width: 75.6 in (192 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (In the Style Of)
  • 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: S20230100191stDibs: LU4245145761782

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