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Jean-Charles Moreux - Inspired - Buffet - Oak - 1940s - France - Sculptural
$10,500
£8,034.46
€9,195.52
CA$14,828.77
A$16,116.32
CHF 8,636.88
MX$195,680.78
NOK 108,430.74
SEK 100,553.03
DKK 68,679.21
About the Item
Carved Oak Sideboard on Pyramidal Base, in the Spirit of Jean-Charles Moreux, France, 1930s–40s
Architectural gravity softened by vegetal relief — a neo-rustique essay in volume and ornament.
This commanding sideboard channels the world of Jean-Charles Moreux, where furniture behaves like a fragment of architecture animated by sculptural carving. The façade is rigorously organized: three framed doors arranged beneath a row of shallow drawers, each element stepping forward and back to create a quiet play of depth and shadow.
At the centre of each door, a recessed panel is carved in high relief with fruit and foliage motifs—grapes, leaves and stylised stems that recall classical friezes reinterpreted through a rural lens. These lush bas-reliefs are set within strong chamfered frames, so the ornament reads as an inserted stone tablet within a masonry wall, rather than surface decoration.
The entire case rests on a striking pyramidal-block plinth, a band of repeating geometric prisms that grounds the mass with an almost temple-like presence. Projecting sled feet at either end extend the line of the base, giving the sideboard a sense of poised horizontality and reinforcing its architectural character. The oak has been finished in a soft, pale tone that reveals the grain while lending the piece a dry, stone-like quality—very much in keeping with Moreux’s taste for furniture that feels at once rustic and monumental.
Above, three drawers with discreet brass pulls provide practical, everyday storage, while the capacious interior of the cabinet accommodates tableware, linens, or bar service. Wear is consistent with age, with subtly rounded edges and a mellowed surface that enhance rather than diminish its presence; structurally the piece remains solid and assured.
Available for private acquisition. For detailed dimensions, placement consultation, or collector inquiries, please contact our specialists.
- Similar to:Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 90.56 in (230 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940s
- 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:Kaštel Sućurac, HR
- Reference Number:Seller: 20221000761stDibs: LU4245131266712
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