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Natural solid Oak Credenza, France, 1940s

$8,650
£6,571.38
€9,313.19VAT Included
CA$12,390.80
A$12,570.07
CHF 7,149.74
MX$152,713.35
NOK 84,086.35
SEK 84,377.82
DKK 57,311.17

About the Item

A study in provincial permanence, this Breton sideboard reveals a language of sculptural solidity and restrained ornament. Unearthed in Normandy, it embodies the quiet authority of rural French craftsmanship—furniture conceived not merely for function but as a testament to place and tradition. Executed in solid oak, the façade is defined by two broad compartments enclosed by doors incised with circular motifs—symbols emblematic of the Breton vernacular and its centuries-old affinity for carved geometry. The repetition of these medallions animates the composition with a measured rhythm, lending visual interest without sacrificing the essential sobriety of form. At the center, a recessed niche and a single cabinet introduce a moment of architectural variation—a pause within the horizontal continuum. This interplay of enclosure and aperture imbues the piece with a subtle monumentality, evoking the structure of a rural portal or the quiet grandeur of a chapel screen. The oak bears a dry, mellow patina that softens the rigor of its silhouette, each plane and edge gently marked by decades of use. Wear remains consistent with age, enriching the surface with a tactile record of its passage through time. Meticulously preserved by JADA to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original spirit, the sideboard reads as a gesture of rural order—anchoring a room with the dignified massing and unadorned geometry of the French countryside. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.95 in (104 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (In the Style Of)
  • 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: 20221001541stDibs: LU4245145752012

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