A favorite among Art Deco furniture collectors and enthusiasts, the work of Charles Dudouyt is known for its rustic and modernist sensibilities rather than the classicist design associated with the French designer and decorator's native country in the early 20th century.
Born in 1885, Dudouyt nurtured his artistic passions while studying at the Germain Pilon school. Upon graduating, he painted and earned a living as an illustrator at French publishing houses such as Calmann-Lévy and a weekly satirical magazine called L’Assiette au Beurre.
In 1918, after he returned from fighting in World War I, Dudouyt left his career as a painter and illustrator and turned to design interior furnishings instead. With his wife, he created and produced lighting fixtures and decorative objects, and in 1920, he founded a rustic furniture factory in Pontoise called L’Abeillée.
Over the next decade, Dudouyt expanded into larger-scale furniture design. In 1933, he moved to Paris and established a manufacturing company called La Gentilhommière, in which he had a store and a workshop. There, he produced a range of furniture, including chairs, cabinets, armchairs and credenzas. Dudouyt worked with a variety of woods that included oak, ash and beech, and integrated other organic materials in his seats and backrests such as leather, wicker and rope.
Dudouyt is known for his way of “embellishing chunky proportions with elegant carvings,” according to Amanda Jesse and Whitney Parris-Lamb of New York City design firm Jesse Paris-Lamb. Vintage Dudouyt sideboards, console tables and seating feature the distinct details now associated with Art Deco, such as geometric inlays, pronounced shapes and raised carved motifs. His oak dining chairs, while lauded for their substantial frames and durability, can also be seen as inviting and light in their sleek legs and armrests.
After he died in 1946, Dudouyt’s son Jacques continued operating La Gentilhommière until it closed in 1960. Today, Charles Dudouyt’s pieces continue to be highly sought by Art Deco interior designers and aficionados.
On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Charles Dudouyt furniture.
Large Art Deco Oak four-door Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s.
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Large Art Deco Oak four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt, France, 1930s. This Oak Art Deco four-door armoire by Charles Dudouyt is a striking example of Art Deco craftsmanship. This ...
Brass
Hand Carved Oak Armoire by Charles Dudouyt, French Art Deco, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved solid oak armoire by French designer Charles Dudouyt, produced in France in the 1940s. Dudouyt (1885-1946) began his career as an illustrator before returning from Worl...
Wood
Charles Dudouyt Mid-Century Two Doors Cabinet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Raw oak sculpted cabinet by Charles Dudouyt in a bleached finish. France c. 1950.
Oak
$15,500
Charles Dudouyt Armoire
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Dudouyt armoire.
Oak
Vintage Art Deco Oak Wardrobe, 1930s
Located in South Shields, GB
A 1930s Art Deco wardrobe in figured oak with a serpentine front. The doors feature a bold tiger oak veneer with a strong flowing grain, finished with a carved detail across the top....
Wood, Oak
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940 Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...
Oak
Desk - French - Art Deco - Oak - Dudouyt - 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Art Deco dining table. The table features stunning oak sanded wood grain with a stunning patina. The top is encrusted with a checked marquetry. It rests on tall and Brutalist ...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt.- After - Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
In the manner of Charles Dudouyt, three-door sideboard, solid oak, France, 1940s. This carved oak sideboard reflects the sculptural language Charles Dudouyt brought to French furnit...
Oak
Art Deco Style 2 Door Fitted Wardrobe / Armoire
Located in Fulton, CA
Beautiful Burl-Walnut 2 door fitted wardrobe / Armoire in the Art Deco style. Made by "Supersuite" London, England. Circa. 1950's. Nice glow to original finish. Fitted interior label...
Burl
French Art Deco Two-Door Wardrobe, Patinated Pine, 1930s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Art Deco Two-Door Wardrobe, Patinated Pine, 1930s. This wardrobe is built from solid pine with framed and paneled doors and a stepped, architectural cornice typical of the Ar...
Pine
1940s French Carved Wood Cabinet by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible carved wood cabinet by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Beautiful carved wood circle and square detail on two front doors. Original brass hardware with one original key...
Brass
$7,800
H 74.41 in W 51.97 in D 23.63 in
Charles Dudouyt - After - Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Carved Armoire in Bleached Oak, France, 1940s - After Charles Dudouyt A sculptural heirloom echoing the geometry of French provincial ritual forms Monumental yet delicately resolved...
Oak
Napoleon III Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Napoleon III Armoire with 4 glass windows on the door. Can be used as a bookshelf , wardrobe or curio cabinet. Beautiful black patina. Four shelves, one shelf with 2 dra...
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Art Deco Glazed Cabinet in Oak, France, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Art Deco glazed cabinet in oak by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940 This stunning Art Deco cabinet is made in Normandy, France, circa 1940. It is made from oak and is in excellent orig...
Oak
$4,086
H 40.16 in W 78.75 in D 24.81 in
Sculptural Art Deco Sideboard by Charles Dudouyt, Oak, France, 1940s
Located in Haaltert, BE
Sculptural Art Deco sideboard in the manner of Charles Dudouyt, origin France 1940s and made of oak. In good original condition, keys included.
Oak
Louis XV Period Armoire in Cherrywood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Louis XV period armoire in cherrywood. Masterfully carved floral details in relief. Two drawers, one with original lock. Door lock is also original and functional. Great or...
Cherry
1940s Charles Dudouyt Oak Cabinet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an extraordinary one-of-a-kind oak cabinet designed by the renowned French designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1940s. Charles Dudouyt was a prominent furniture designer in the early to mid-20th century, known for his remarkable craftsmanship, innovative designs, and exceptional use of materials. This exceptional piece showcases Dudouyt's signature style with its intricate carved designs, raised on spherical legs, and accented with copper buttons. The cabinet features two drawers, a drinks cabinet, and a storage niche, providing a versatile and practical solution for your storage needs. Constructed from oak and finished with a sophisticated bleached treatment, this unique cabinet embodies the essence of the 1940s. We also offer a matching table and sideboard to create a stunning ensemble for your interior design projects. Elevate your high-end interior design projects with this rare and remarkable Charles Dudouyt oak...
Oak
Brutalist Mid-Century Two Doors Wardrobe
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Large oak sculpted wardrobe by Charles Dudouyt in a bleached finish. France c. 1950.
Oak
Charles Dudouyt Mid-Century Two Doors Wardrobe
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Large oak sculpted wardrobe by Charles Dudouyt in a bleached finish. France c. 1950.
Oak
A Fine French Art Deco Oak Armoire by Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine French Art Deco solid oak armoire by Charles Dudouyt with sides bookcase and carved doors.
Oak