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A Composition of Stoic Vernacular: Breton Oak Sideboard, Normandy
$10,500
£7,933.25
€9,089.11
CA$14,650.91
A$15,968.74
CHF 8,442.53
MX$192,233.31
NOK 107,156.76
SEK 98,240.85
DKK 67,896.05
About the Item
A composition of stoic restraint, this Breton sideboard—unearthed in Normandy—reveals a language of rural geometry and sculptural calm. Executed in solid oak, its form commands presence not through ornament but through the measured repetition of elemental patterns—circular motifs incised with quiet precision across the door panels, each echoing the agricultural traditions of the region.
The façade is articulated by three compartments fitted with shelves, their squared proportions conveying a sense of order and permanence. The doors, carved in rhythmic relief, speak to a period in French craft when clarity of construction became its own form of decoration—unadorned yet resonant with the quiet dignity of the farmhouse interior.
The surface bears a dry, pale patina that softens the rigor of its lines, while the solid oak massing anchors the piece with a grounded authority. It reads less as a decorative cabinet and more as a structural gesture—an architecture in miniature, at once humble and monumental.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved to maintain its integrity while honoring the authenticity of its rural provenance.
The sideboard speaks to a time when furniture transcended utility to become an emblem of domestic continuity.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 40.16 in (102 cm)Width: 92.13 in (234 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
- Style:Campaign (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:Split, HR
- Reference Number:Seller: S20221200201stDibs: LU4245145761942
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