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A Composition of Rustic Poise: Bleached French Buffet with Hand-Carved Motifs

$11,250
£8,417.47
€9,769.15
CA$15,664.24
A$17,618.80
CHF 9,138.48
MX$213,728.82
NOK 115,870.57
SEK 109,040.69
DKK 72,880.64
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About the Item

A study in measured restraint and quiet ornament, this French buffet reveals a language of sculptural clarity softened by the intimacy of the hand-carved gesture. Selected with care by our curator, the piece dates to the 1940s—a moment when traditional craftsmanship persisted alongside the nascent abstractions of modern design. Executed in solid oak, the buffet bears a pale, bleached finish that settles across its surfaces like a veil—lifting the grain into relief while muting the form’s inherent weight. This dry patina imparts a softness that balances the strength of its architecture, tempering the linear silhouette with an air of unassuming grace. The façade is articulated by a pair of doors, each inset with carved panels whose motifs unfold in measured rhythm. The carving is neither ostentatious nor incidental but rather an organic elaboration of the wood itself—a quiet testament to the hand that shaped it. Within, ample storage accommodates the domestic rituals of dining or gathering. The interior remains true to the buffet’s purpose: to anchor the room not only as a vessel of utility but as a presence of enduring calm. Wear remains consistent with age and use. Subtle traces of time—gentle abrasions, softened edges—compose their own palimpsest of history without compromising structural integrity. Meticulously preserved by JADA to honor the original patina, this buffet reads as a structural gesture: horizontal, rooted, unadorned in its proportions yet enriched by detail. It speaks to a period in French design when clarity of construction became the ornament itself—an ethic of utility elevated by craft. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)Gaston Poisson (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 79.53 in (202 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 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:
    1stDibs: LU4245145760092

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