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Sculptural Art Deco Brutalist Credenza in Solid Oak, France, 1940s
$11,150
£8,562.13
€9,822.11
CA$15,667.06
A$17,546.12
CHF 9,155.28
MX$214,318.27
NOK 116,481.75
SEK 109,798.01
DKK 73,301.20
About the Item
A composition of sculptural presence and quiet intricacy, this French credenza reveals a language of architectural gravity softened by hand-carved detail. Executed in solid oak in the 1940s, the piece reflects a convergence of Art Deco elegance and Brutalist conviction—an alliance of refinement and elemental massing.
The façade unfolds in three broad compartments, each door carved in low relief with a sinuous motif of grapevines, leaves, and perched birds. These ornaments, neither sentimental nor overtly decorative, emerge with the clarity of vernacular iconography—motifs distilled into abstraction, lending the cabinet a restrained lyricism. Above, a procession of drawers introduces a horizontal cadence, grounding the composition in an ordered geometry.
The base asserts a Brutalist counterpoint, articulated in robust, block-like forms that lift the substantial volume in a measured suspension. The result is a rhythmic interplay: the delicacy of carved surfaces meeting the resolute lines of the cabinet’s silhouette.
Executed in oak of commanding thickness, the surface bears a pale, matte patina that softens the vigor of the carving and underscores the quiet dignity of its construction. Here, the clarity of joinery and the steadiness of proportion become the ornament itself—a testament to a time when furniture was conceived as architecture in miniature.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by JADA to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original surface.
The credenza reads as a structural gesture—anchoring a room with its horizontality and sculptural front, while offering a volume of concealed utility. It speaks to a moment in French design when the decorative impulse gave way to a measured austerity, and furnishings became instruments of order and enduring calm.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 90.56 in (230 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- Condition:Refinished. 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: 20221000761stDibs: LU4245145751592
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