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René Gabriel - Inspired - Buffet - Oak - 1950 - France - Reconstruction
$5,800
£4,423.84
€5,037.68
CA$8,150.77
A$8,889.56
CHF 4,709.09
MX$106,573.19
NOK 59,972.86
SEK 54,840.73
DKK 37,636.41
About the Item
French Oak Sideboard in the Spirit of René Gabriel, France, 1950s
Post-war pragmatism refined to line and volume — quiet utility with a modernist conscience.
This oak sideboard channels the rational, human-scaled furniture of René Gabriel, a key figure in France’s post-war reconstruction. Its form is reduced to essential architecture: a long, rectilinear case resting on a broad sled-like plinth, giving the piece a low, grounded stance while visually “floating” the cabinet above the floor. The silhouette is calm and balanced, designed first for use, then gently elevated by proportion.
The façade is organized with a central stack of four drawers flanked by two wide doors. Each drawer is fitted with a simple turned wooden pull set into a circular recess, a subtle graphic detail that breaks the plane without interrupting the overall restraint. The doors are composed of vertical oak boards with a single horizontal band crossing each front, a quiet gesture that recalls Gabriel’s love of constructional logic expressed as design.
Finished in a soft, light-toned patina, the oak reveals its grain and natural variations without gloss or artifice. The surface feels almost dry to the eye, emphasizing the honesty of the material and allowing the joinery and plank construction to read clearly. It is a piece that sits comfortably in both minimalist and rustic interiors — more about everyday clarity than display, yet with a discreet presence that design collectors will immediately recognize.
Inside, the sideboard offers generous storage for tableware, linens, or media equipment, its interior layout echoing the same practical mindset as the exterior. Condition is very good, with light wear and softened edges consistent with age and careful use; the structure is solid, the drawers run smoothly, and the base remains strong and true.
Available for private acquisition. For detailed dimensions, placement consultation, or collector inquiries, please contact our specialists.
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 71.66 in (182 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- 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:1stDibs: LU4245131475742
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