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A Structural Gesture in Breton Vernacular: Solid Oak Buffet

$6,190
£4,653.25
€5,394.59
CA$8,642.20
A$9,679.72
CHF 5,036.68
MX$117,559.58
NOK 63,852.34
SEK 60,249.44
DKK 40,251.30
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A composition of quiet solidity, this Breton sideboard unearthed in Normandy articulates a language of architectural rhythm tempered by rural tradition. Executed in solid oak, the piece commands presence not through flourish but through the repetition of form—columnar, grounded, and assured. Three compartments, each fitted with deep shelving, are fronted by doors adorned with circular relief motifs—emblems of the region’s vernacular codes rendered in a vocabulary of stoic geometry. The carvings, unembellished yet deliberate, suggest a decorative impulse filtered through centuries of agricultural restraint, where clarity of construction becomes the ornament itself. The surface bears a dry, matte patina that softens the rigor of its proportions, evoking a sense of permanence and authenticity. The oak retains its natural vitality, its grain quietly legible across the façades. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved to maintain structural integrity while honoring the honest evidence of time. The sideboard reads as a structural anchor—settling into an interior with the unhurried gravity of a farmhouse artifact. It speaks to a period in French craft when furniture transcended utility, becoming an instrument of order and quiet dignity. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 61.03 in (155 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (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:
    Seller: S20221200021stDibs: LU4245145761652

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