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French 1940s Bleached Oak Credenza in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt
$11,300
£8,692.71
€10,089.77
CA$15,935.70
A$17,850.66
CHF 9,375.81
MX$217,058.31
NOK 118,728.40
SEK 112,705.18
DKK 75,303.84
About the Item
A composition of resolute symmetry and quiet monumentality, this 1940s French credenza in solid oak embodies the spirit of Charles Dudouyt’s vision—a language of sculptural restraint and architectural cadence.
Framed in a disciplined geometry, the façade reveals a rhythm of deeply carved panels whose relief work evokes the artisanal clarity of interwar French ateliers. Three central drawers are subtly projected in a measured sequence, flanked by ample storage compartments that balance utility and poise. The door fronts, rendered in intricate diamond motifs, articulate a tension between rustic honesty and refined craftsmanship.
Executed in oak and finished in a softly bleached tonality, the surface bears a pale, luminous patina that tempers the cabinet’s mass with an air of quiet permanence. The carved geometries recall not the grandiloquence of high deco, but rather a humbler, agrarian order—brutalist in spirit yet tempered by artisanal care.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by JADA to safeguard its structural integrity while honoring the integrity of its original surfaces.
The credenza reads as an architectural gesture—anchoring the domestic interior with its columnar massing and solemn horizontality. It speaks to a period in French design when furnishings became instruments of clarity and enduring dignity.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 79.53 in (202 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Oak,Bleached
- 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: 20220701771stDibs: LU4245145747592
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