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Cabinet, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
$5,240
$10,48050% Off
£3,959.85
£7,919.7050% Off
€4,635.76
€9,271.5350% Off
CA$7,317.53
CA$14,635.0650% Off
A$8,232.89
A$16,465.7850% Off
CHF 4,362.11
CHF 8,724.2150% Off
MX$101,665.79
MX$203,331.5950% Off
NOK 53,474.79
NOK 106,949.5950% Off
SEK 51,381.90
SEK 102,763.8150% Off
DKK 34,580.03
DKK 69,160.0650% Off
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Cabinet, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial Workshops Influenced by Art Deco
Tactile and totemic, this 1940s French oak cabinet summons the language of rural modernism—where sculpture met storage, and geometry became ritual. Its façade is anchored by two bold concentric carvings, balanced by a vertical cadence of chiseled ridges through the center. The effect is both architectural and folkloric, as if the cabinet were hewn not just for use, but for reverence.
Crafted in solid oak and hand-finished with Jada gallery’s signature bleaching process, the surface reveals a palette of sun-washed ochres and silvered grain. This gentle lightening respects the age and materiality of the piece, while aligning it with contemporary interiors that favor mineral tones and natural texture.
This cabinet reflects the artisanal logic of the post-Art Deco period, when rural French workshops—unburdened by mass production—imbued their work with expressive gravitas. The hand-carved rings and stepped feet nod to both vernacular carpentry and the lingering influence of Deco symmetry, softened by time and touch.
A visible surface crack on one door panel confirms the piece’s authenticity and age. Its presence is a quiet testament—not a flaw, but a patina of permanence. The cabinet remains structurally sound and fully functional.
Its compact scale and rhythmic carving make it a compelling anchor for intimate spaces: an entryway, a reading corner, or a bedroom composed in linen, oak, and stone. It speaks softly but with conviction.
Available for private acquisition. Placement consultations and collector inquiries are welcome.
- Similar to:Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 54.14 in (137.5 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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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: 0002614550171stDibs: LU4245145507832
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