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French 1940s Art Deco Brutalist Credenza with Hand-Carved Foliage
$10,087.54
£7,471.33
€8,400
CA$13,799.24
A$15,017.82
CHF 7,960.93
MX$180,675.84
NOK 100,970.18
SEK 92,380.65
DKK 64,009.45
About the Item
A composition of stoic grandeur, this French credenza from the 1940s articulates a language of sculptural restraint and quiet monumentality. The façade unfolds in three compartments framed by an unwavering geometry, each door adorned with hand-carved foliage—an organic counterpoint to the otherwise resolute architecture of the cabinet.
Executed in solid oak, the surface bears a dry, muted patina that softens the austerity of its form. The carved panels, with their rhythmic vegetal motifs, recall not decorative excess but a measured evocation of the natural world—a gesture that tempers the sideboard’s Brutalist mass with a note of lyrical refinement.
This piece speaks to a moment in French design when the rigor of architectural proportion was balanced by the artisanal impulse, and the monumental silhouette became an instrument of domestic order and quiet dignity. The credenza commands attention through the repetition of form and the clarity of its structure—columnar, silent, and assured.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by JADA to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original surfaces.
The credenza reads as an architectural gesture—anchoring a room with its horizontality and tactile relief, evoking the enduring elegance of France’s Reconstruction era.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 79.14 in (201 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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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: 20221000111stDibs: LU4245145748112
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