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A Composition of Restrained Geometry: French Oak Credenza, 1940s
$7,800
£5,979.69
€6,842.45
CA$11,023.16
A$11,981.74
CHF 6,414.02
MX$144,831.41
NOK 80,829.10
SEK 74,545.42
DKK 51,102.14
About the Item
A composition of stoic elegance, this French credenza reveals a language of sculptural rhythm and measured clarity. Framed in the quiet discipline of 1940s cabinetmaking, the piece commands presence not through ornament but through the repetition of form—columnar, silent, and assured.
Executed in solid natural oak, the credenza comprises two spacious compartments enclosed by doors incised with crisply rendered graphical motifs—unadorned yet deliberate, their patterning an understated homage to modernist impulses filtered through rural sensibility. Four drawers, squared and flush-set, introduce a measured tempo across the façade, their arrangement recalling the orderly pragmatism of architectural massing.
The surface bears a dry, pale patina that softens the rigor of its geometry, inviting touch and quiet contemplation. The oak retains its authentic grain, a testament to a material vocabulary that finds beauty in restraint and permanence.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved to maintain structural integrity while honoring its original finish.
The credenza reads as a structural gesture—anchoring a room with the calm authority of its horizontality and the clarity of its construction. It speaks to a moment in French design when furnishings became instruments of order and quiet dignity, embodying the lasting dialogue between craft and architecture.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 75.99 in (193 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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- 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: S20221200211stDibs: LU4245145761542
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