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A Composition of Sculptural Reserve: French Cocobolo Sideboard with Diamond base
$9,021.12
£6,734.88
€7,540
CA$12,427.24
A$13,635.05
CHF 7,182.29
MX$162,203.28
NOK 92,004.25
SEK 84,012.45
DKK 57,457.68
About the Item
A study in disciplined elegance, this French sideboard reveals a language of linear clarity and architectural poise. Realized in France during the 1960s, it reflects the quiet convergence of Art Deco austerity and Mid-Century Modern restraint—furnishing conceived as both utility and statement.
Executed in cocobolo of exceptional figure, the case is defined by its shimmering surface—a grain alive with tonal undulation and rhythmic pattern. This material presence alone commands attention, tempered only by the rigor of the form itself: an elongated corpus of unbroken horizontality balanced on a central diamond-shaped plinth. The brass detailing at the foot introduces a measured inflection of refinement—neither ostentatious nor spare, but precisely scaled to the composition.
The façade is articulated by a procession of discreet volumes—shelved compartments concealed behind plain doors and a vertical stack of drawers arranged in quiet sequence. Here, storage resolves into a structural gesture: an equilibrium between enclosure and order, volume and plane.
Wear remains consistent with age, the cocobolo retaining a dry, lustrous patina that softens the sharpness of its geometry. The surface speaks to decades of dignified use, each subtle mark a record of domestic continuity.
Meticulously preserved by JADA to maintain its integrity while honoring its original spirit, the sideboard reads as an anchored form—at once monumental and restrained. It speaks to a period in French design when cabinetry transcended mere function, becoming an instrument of architectural rhythm and cultivated presence.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Similar to:Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 37.6 in (95.5 cm)Width: 86.82 in (220.5 cm)Depth: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. 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:1stDibs: LU4245145760012
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