Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 11

Cabinet, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

$5,950List Price

About the Item

Cabinet, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial Workshops Influenced by Art Deco Tactile and totemic, this 1940s French oak cabinet summons the language of rural modernism—where sculpture met storage, and geometry became ritual. Its façade is anchored by two bold concentric carvings, balanced by a vertical cadence of chiseled ridges through the center. The effect is both architectural and folkloric, as if the cabinet were hewn not just for use, but for reverence. Crafted in solid oak and hand-finished with Jada gallery’s signature bleaching process, the surface reveals a palette of sun-washed ochres and silvered grain. This gentle lightening respects the age and materiality of the piece, while aligning it with contemporary interiors that favor mineral tones and natural texture. This cabinet reflects the artisanal logic of the post-Art Deco period, when rural French workshops—unburdened by mass production—imbued their work with expressive gravitas. The hand-carved rings and stepped feet nod to both vernacular carpentry and the lingering influence of Deco symmetry, softened by time and touch. A visible surface crack on one door panel confirms the piece’s authenticity and age. Its presence is a quiet testament—not a flaw, but a patina of permanence. The cabinet remains structurally sound and fully functional. Its compact scale and rhythmic carving make it a compelling anchor for intimate spaces: an entryway, a reading corner, or a bedroom composed in linen, oak, and stone. It speaks softly but with conviction. Available for private acquisition. Placement consultations and collector inquiries are welcome.

Similar to:
Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 54.14 in (137.5 cm)Depth: 18.51 in (47 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Hand-Carved
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1940-1949
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:
Split, HR
Reference Number:
Seller: 0002614550171stDibs: LU4245144273292

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Glazed Cabinet in Oak, France, 1940s

$4,450

H 59.06 in W 43.31 in D 18.9 in

Modernist Art Deco Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s

Located in Antwerp, BE

This Art Deco cabinet is crafted from solid oak with a dark-stained finish that highlights the natural wood grain. Cylindrical Lucite handles add a subtle modern touch typical of lat...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Modernist Art Deco Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s

$8,150

H 28.55 in W 38.59 in D 13 in

French Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Marble, France, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and marble cabinet or sideboard with carved decorative relief designed and produced in France, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.4"H x 86.625"W x 21.5"D All items sh...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble

French Designer, Cabinet, Oak, Marble, France, 1940s

$14,500

H 37.4 in W 86.625 in D 21.5 in

Oak Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940 s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Austin, TX

Uniquely scaled and handsome oak cabinet by Charles Dudouyt on solid block feet. Two hinged doors on left and right side with open adjustable shelf interiors. A center sliding panel conceals a narrow set of adjustable shelves in the center. Minimal brass fin details adorn the center door while the larger doors are accented by wooden fins that are centered on the frame and panel...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Oak Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1940 s

$13,750

H 64 in W 88 in D 18 in

French Aesthetic Movement Limed Oak Cabinet, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

A French Aesthetic Movement cabinet in neoclassical style, made in limed oak and inset with sixteen painted panels depicting classical figures and mythological scenes, each framed by...

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Oak

French Aesthetic Movement Limed Oak Cabinet, 1940s

$24,875

H 58 in W 62 in D 23 in

Oak Cabinet by René Gabriel, France, Late 1940s

By Rene Gabriel

Located in La Teste-de-Buch, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Rare cabinet by french designer René Gabriel. Solid oakwood and oak veneer. The cabinet features 6 drawers on the lower part and 2 doors on the top part with functional keys and lo...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Oak Cabinet by René Gabriel, France, Late 1940s

$8,863

H 66.93 in W 63 in D 19.49 in

1940s French Metal Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

This 1940s French Metal Cabinet exudes a robust, industrial charm that's hard to find in modern furniture. Its distressed patina tells a story of...

Category

Early 20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1940s French Metal Cabinet

$4,995

H 80.7 in W 30.9 in D 17.3 in

1940s French Oak Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible oak sideboard from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved wood square detail on cabinet doors and curved legs. Three doors on open to two interior shelves. Original wood finish s...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940s French Oak Sideboard

$13,500

H 39 in W 82.75 in D 22 in

1940s French Oak Sideboard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible wood sideboard from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood square detail on cabinet doors and carved curvy legs. Cabinet doors on each end open to a single shelf with drawe...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Metal

1940s French Oak Sideboard

$13,500

H 42 in W 80.5 in D 19.5 in

American Designer, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and metal cabinet designed and produced in the US, c. 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

American Designer, Cabinet, Oak, USA, 1940s

$9,500

H 40 in W 36.25 in D 18 in

More From This Seller

View All

Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Oak

Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s

$5,650

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial Workshops Influenced by Art Deco With its commanding central spindle and deeply sculpted...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

Materials

Brass

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

$9,230

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s Echoing the Vernacular Modernism of French Provincial Workshops Influenced by Art Deco With its commanding central spindle and deeply sculpted...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Sideboard, Bleached Oak, France, 1940s

$9,289

1940s French Brutalist, Solid Oak Cabinet

By Charlotte Perriand, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A rare 1940s French provincial cabinet, this solid oak piece reflects the restrained elegance of Alpine craftsmanship. Its architectural form is defined by recessed panel doors, scul...

Category

Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

1940s French Brutalist, Solid Oak Cabinet

$6,570

Dudouyt - Inspired - Buffet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

By Charles Dudouyt, Gaston Poisson

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Rustic mass sharpened by faceted carving — a quiet statement of néo-rustique modernism. This French oak sideboard captures the post-war move from ornate tradition to sculptural rest...

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Oak

Dudouyt - Inspired - Buffet - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

$6,200

Dudouyt - Inspired - Bleached Oak Credenza - 1940s - France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Step back in time to the enchanting world of 1940s France with this exquisite French Provincial oak credenza. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this compact piece captures...

Category