Charles Dudouyt Oak Carved Sideboard with Brass Keys, France, 1940s

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Charles Dudouyt Oak Carved Sideboard with Brass Keys, France, 1940s

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Featuring French designer, Charles Dudouyt’s signature style, this sideboard melds seamlessly with any style thanks to its elegant sense of lavishness. The oak form is elemental, enhanced by the sculptural carvings. With its graphic carvings on the doors this sideboard showcases Dudouyt’s Art Deco-inspired aesthetic and impeccable attention to detail. As a major figure in early 20th-century French design, Dudouyt was known for his ability to move France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate classicism to a more modernist sensibility. This compact sideboard is a beautiful example of his work, with a more contemporary form that still retains some influence from the predecessing art movements. The doors open to reveal a spacious interior, with adjustable shelves that can be customized. As a fundamentally functional type of furniture, this sideboard does more than serving its utilitarian purpose. The front is decorated with beautiful carvings and brass fittings crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail. The French designer’s pieces generally show great balance between decorative and functional elements which is the case here as well. The design still primarily aims to serve as storage space, while also being a visual treat. The doors on the front can be opened with the help of two brass keys, a small and charming feature. A favourite among Art Deco furniture collectors and enthusiasts, the work of Dudouyt is known for their rustic and modernist aesthetic. This sideboard is a testament to the quality of the designer’s work. The beautiful graphical carvings and modernist design make it a true statement piece. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some marks and scratches on the legs. One key is broken and only serves a decorative purpose; the other functional key can be used to close both locks. Dimensions: 49.21 in W x 19.68 in D x 39.96 in H 125 cm W x 50 cm D x 101.5 cm H About the designer: Born in 1885, Charles Dudouyt began his artistic career after studying at the Germain Pilon school. He paints, draws and earns his living by illustrating publications, notably for Calmann-Levy and the Assiette au Beurre. In 1918, on his return from the war, he designed and had lampposts, lampshades and various decorative objects made with his wife. This led him to create in 1920, in Pontoise, a rustic style furniture factory in fashion at the time: L’Abeillée. In 1933, he moved to Paris and, opting for a contemporary style, he founded the Gentilhommière, which included a workshop and a shop. After his death, his son Jacques Dudouyt continued the activity of the Gentilhommière until 1960.

Creator:
Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 39.97 in (101.5 cm)Width: 49.22 in (125 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Wood
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Some marks and scratches on the legs. One key is broken and only serves a decorative purpose; the other functional key can be used to close both locks.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202317051stDibs: LU2947333988472

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Charles Dudouyt

A favorite among Art Deco furniture collectors and enthusiasts, the work of Charles Dudouyt is known for its rustic and modernist sensibilities rather than the classicist design associated with the French designer and decorator's native country in the early 20th century.

Born in 1885, Dudouyt nurtured his artistic passions while studying at the Germain Pilon school. Upon graduating, he painted and earned a living as an illustrator at French publishing houses such as Calmann-Lévy and a weekly satirical magazine called L’Assiette au Beurre.

In 1918, after he returned from fighting in World War I, Dudouyt left his career as a painter and illustrator and turned to design interior furnishings instead. With his wife, he created and produced lighting fixtures and decorative objects, and in 1920, he founded a rustic furniture factory in Pontoise called L’Abeillée.

Over the next decade, Dudouyt expanded into larger-scale furniture design. In 1933, he moved to Paris and established a manufacturing company called La Gentilhommière, in which he had a store and a workshop. There, he produced a range of furniture, including chairs, cabinets, armchairs and credenzas. Dudouyt worked with a variety of woods that included oak, ash and beech, and integrated other organic materials in his seats and backrests such as leather, wicker and rope.

Dudouyt is known for his way of “embellishing chunky proportions with elegant carvings,” according to Amanda Jesse and Whitney Parris-Lamb of New York City design firm Jesse Paris-Lamb. Vintage Dudouyt sideboards, console tables and seating feature the distinct details now associated with Art Deco, such as geometric inlays, pronounced shapes and raised carved motifs. His oak dining chairs, while lauded for their substantial frames and durability, can also be seen as inviting and light in their sleek legs and armrests.

After he died in 1946, Dudouyt’s son Jacques continued operating La Gentilhommière until it closed in 1960. Today, Charles Dudouyt’s pieces continue to be highly sought by Art Deco interior designers and aficionados.

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