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A Composition of Sculptural Authority: French Art Deco Brutalist Credenza

$9,300
£7,031.36
€9,969.23VAT Included
CA$13,233.44
A$13,424.85
CHF 7,664.88
MX$162,553.99
NOK 90,234.34
SEK 89,934.87
DKK 61,355.45

About the Item

A study in architectural conviction and measured grace, this monumental French credenza embodies a language of sculptural clarity and restrained ornament. Fashioned in the 1940s from solid oak, its commanding form bridges the assertive volumes of Brutalism and the precise geometries of Art Deco—an aesthetic union where austerity yields to refinement. Anchoring the façade, two large storage compartments are flanked by a column of drawers whose vertical rhythm introduces a quiet tempo. The doors are rendered with deep, meticulously carved reliefs—graphic interplays of line and plane that evoke the legacy of artisanal joinery while underscoring the credenza’s monolithic presence. The oak surfaces bear a dry, matte patina that tempers the monumentality of the form, allowing the eye to dwell on subtle tonal variations and the slow accumulation of time’s imprint. The result is a piece that feels at once immovable and alive—imbued with a material honesty that elevates it beyond mere utility. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by JADA to maintain its structural integrity while honoring the authenticity of its surface. The credenza reads as a structural gesture—an anchoring force in the domestic landscape. It speaks to a period in French design when architecture collapsed into the scale of the room, and furniture became an instrument of order, dignity, and quiet power. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Gaston Poisson (Designer)Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 82.68 in (210 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • 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: 20221001361stDibs: LU4245145751672

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