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French Carved Oak Cabinet, France
$4,500
£3,408.33
€3,913.89
CA$6,306.43
A$6,858.94
CHF 3,634.99
MX$82,184.41
NOK 46,198.81
SEK 42,324.39
DKK 29,254.82
About the Item
A quiet yet resolute expression of mid-century French craftsmanship, this carved oak cabinet from the 1940s is imbued with a sense of order, geometry, and gravitas. Its sculpted doors—each centered with a deeply recessed concentric motif set within a lozenge frame—echo the architectural logic of the era, where decorative restraint gave way to elemental form. At once stoic and sculptural, the piece reads as a meditation on symmetry and structure.
Crafted in solid oak, the cabinet is defined by the hypnotic visual rhythm of its hand-carved door panels. These carvings, symmetrical yet organic in their grain, invite a tactile engagement—light spills across the recessed circles, amplifying the sense of depth and shadow play. The oak has been gently bleached and left unvarnished, allowing its raw tactility and golden grain to remain unobscured. One notices not just the form but the material itself—an homage to the artisan’s hand and to the timeless beauty of natural wood.
The piece evokes the spirit of Charles Dudouyt, whose post-war creations favored robust proportions and geometric reliefs. It is likely the work of a regional atelier working in dialogue with the modernist vocabulary emerging across Europe in the 1930s–40s. The cabinet’s disciplined form recalls vernacular influences but sheds any overt ornamentation, instead drawing attention to volume, weight, and artisanal gesture.
Within, a single shelf provides functional storage, enclosed by a drop-front panel cleverly disguised within the central doors. A simple iron key latch provides closure—a nod to utility with a poetic edge. Age has left its mark in the form of hairline splits in the panels, visible in detail and revered not as flaws but as the signature of authenticity—etched evidence of time’s patient passage.
Its scale and quiet authority render it adaptable across interiors—from the wabi-sabi intimacy of a patinated country house to the monastic minimalism of a modern Parisian pied-à-terre. Placed alone beneath a drawing, or paired with a Brutalist lamp, it becomes an anchor—unassuming but undeniably present.
A rare find for the discerning collector, this cabinet is offered for private acquisition. For provenance inquiries, condition details, or curatorial consultation, we welcome dialogue with those who appreciate the soul of historic craftsmanship.
- Similar to:Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Refinished. 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: 0005485260171stDibs: LU4245145500822
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