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Francisque Chaleyssin French Art Deco Sideboard in Cerused Oak

$23,500
£18,240.43
€20,782.01
CA$33,584.06
A$36,575.56
CHF 19,285.02
MX$444,864.38
NOK 242,508.30
SEK 227,452.96
DKK 155,185.30

About the Item

Francisque Chaleyssin, sideboard, cerused oak, formica, France, late 1940s Francisque Chaleyssin (1872–1951) was a prominent ébéniste and décorateur based in Lyon, active through the interwar and immediate postwar decades. His work bridged the transition from the ornamental vocabulary of Art Deco toward the more pared-down modernism that emerged in postwar France. Chaleyssin’s designs often embodied a synthesis of traditional artisanal techniques, art deco influences, and modern stylistic restraint, aligning him with other regional ateliers that sought to maintain French craftsmanship in an era increasingly defined by industrial production. This remarkable sideboard exemplifies Chaleyssin’s fusion of paradigms. This cabinet is a quietly powerful piece; substantial in form, yet richly detailed in texture – its structure is weighty and grounded. The overall shape is boxy, geometric, almost monolithic, but not without nuance. Each element is deliberate, from the thick block pedestals that anchor it to the floor, to the juxtaposition of materials and textures. The cabinet's doors are where the hand of the artisan truly shows. Each geometrically raised panel is carefully hand-carved, and it is striking how the mirrored grains create a square opposing the orientation of the panels themselves. Executed in oak, the surface features a distinctive, pronounced grain pattern, further accentuated by a cerused finish. This technique, which involves applying a contrasting pigment to highlight the wood's natural grain, adds remarkable depth and texture. The top, surfaced in a grid of black formica tiles, introducing a modern material and subtle counterpoint to the tactility of the wood. The sideboard formed part of an interior ensemble in Lyon, furnished by Chaleyssin.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 98.43 in (250 cm)Depth: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Waalwijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 501179301stDibs: LU933147185442

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