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A Composition of Sculptural Solidity: French Art Deco Brutalist Credenza, 1940s

$15,720
£11,817.29
€13,699.98
CA$21,947.57
A$24,582.43
CHF 12,791.06
MX$298,551.95
NOK 162,158.12
SEK 153,008.26
DKK 102,221.38
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A composition of sculptural solidity, this French credenza reveals a language of disciplined geometry and measured restraint. Executed in solid oak during the 1940s, the piece commands attention through the quiet power of its massing—assertive, assured, and unwavering. Framed at either end by broad compartments, the doors are distinguished by meticulously carved panels—graphic in their relief, yet subdued in their ornament. Each incised motif evokes a modernist impulse filtered through vernacular craftsmanship, where clarity of construction becomes the decoration itself. At the center, a vertical stack of four drawers introduces a considered rhythm to the façade. The drawers are punctuated by patinated brass pulls of modest refinement, their subtle luster offering a counterpoint to the dry, pale patina of the oak. This interplay of texture and tone tempers the credenza’s robust silhouette with an undercurrent of quiet elegance. Executed with an architectural sensibility, the squared proportions recall not the grandiosity of classical revival but a humbler, rural order—Romanesque in its gravity, yet softened by time and touch. The surface bears the traces of age, wear consistent with decades of use, meticulously preserved to honor its authenticity. The credenza reads as a structural gesture—anchoring a room with its horizontality and clarity of form. It speaks to a period in French design when furniture transcended utility to become an instrument of order, dignity, and sculptural presence. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.15 in (104.5 cm)Width: 85.83 in (218 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    French Provincial (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: LU4245145762312

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