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Sideboard in Carved Oak, France, 1960s

$8,151.50
£6,055.43
€6,800
CA$11,319.30
A$12,351.98
CHF 6,478.82
MX$150,018.93
NOK 80,924.05
SEK 76,477.27
DKK 51,767.69

About the Item

A façade of rhythmic geometry and tactile relief, this French sideboard from the 1960s asserts itself as both furniture and sculpture. Its carved ornamentation—hypnotic bullseye medallions and stepped pyramidal motifs—emerges from the solid oak like architectural bas-relief, catching shadow and light with sculptural intent. Each door panel is adorned with concentric circular carvings, their radial symmetry disrupted only by three short chiseled flanks—gestural marks that evoke a kind of primitive code. At the center, a vertical cabinet door is flanked by two drawers, framed in stepped chamfers that lend a Brutalist sense of massing. In the style of Charles Dudouyt, whose postwar oeuvre married regional oakcraft with a modernist sensibility, this piece stands firmly within the lineage of French Decorative Brutalism. Its visual vocabulary—repetitive carvings, rich grain, and monolithic proportions—echoes the artisanal rigor of midcentury ateliers who resisted the rise of industrial uniformity. Crafted entirely from solid oak, the sideboard displays rich medullary rays and warm tonal variation. The carving, likely hand-executed, retains subtle tool marks that testify to its making. Its feet, slightly splayed at the base, anchor the piece with architectural gravitas. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina. A commanding yet poetic presence, this sideboard is as much a sculptural artifact as a functional object—resonating with the quiet strength of material and form. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.6 in (95.5 cm)Width: 63 in (160 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • 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: 0002906220171stDibs: LU4245146116532

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