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Exquisite Brutalist French Solid Oak Credenza, 1940s

$11,720
£8,861.02
€12,563.37VAT Included
CA$16,676.99
A$16,918.20
CHF 9,659.39
MX$204,852.99
NOK 113,714.68
SEK 113,337.28
DKK 77,321.06

About the Item

A study in architectural restraint, this French credenza distills the clarity of 1940s design into a singular gesture of quiet strength and discreet ornament. Executed in solid oak, the form commands presence through proportion alone—its broad horizontality counterbalanced by the delicate cadence of hand-carved detail. Flanking either side, two deep-set panels are incised with a rhythmic abundance of fruit—motifs rendered in low relief, their presence neither decorative nor literal, but rather an emblem of enduring craftsmanship. Between them, a central vitrine anchors the composition: a transparent recess framed in oak and backed in mirrored glass, inviting the interplay of object, reflection, and light. Crowning the structure, a slab of veined marble provides a polished stratum that softens the cabinet’s austerity. Its cool surface carries the quiet authority of material refinement, elevating the credenza from functional storage to sculptural monument. The oak surfaces retain a dry, pale patina that tempers the form’s weight with a sense of time. Wear consistent with age and use has been meticulously preserved by JADA to honor the credenza’s authentic presence while ensuring its structural integrity. The piece reads as a structural gesture—anchoring a space with its measured silhouette and restrained detail. It speaks to a period in French design when architecture entered the domestic sphere and furnishings became instruments of clarity, order, and quiet dignity. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 87.41 in (222 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 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:
    1stDibs: LU4245145751612

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