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Solid Raw Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

$7,800
£5,900.98
€8,379.09VAT Included
CA$11,163.46
A$11,343.03
CHF 6,426.17
MX$138,016.71
NOK 75,352.07
SEK 75,762.60
DKK 51,588.85

About the Item

Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s In the sculptural tradition of Basque vernacular modernism A study in sacred geometry and rural monumentality, this 1950s French sideboard draws from the expressive woodcarving traditions of the Basque region—where form, ritual, and function have long coalesced into objects of enduring power. Executed in raw, untreated oak, the piece bears an elemental materiality—warm, unvarnished, and honest to the grain. Its twin doors are framed in deep chamfers and clad with a grid of hand-carved panels: alternating pyramidal bosses and concentric rondels—motifs that speak to both spiritual protection and artisanal mastery. The central stile is adorned with a single rosette medallion, flanked by iron escutcheons in their original dark patina, grounding the piece in its regional lineage. Though unsigned, the cabinet evokes the architectural gravity of mid-century Basque cabinetry—robust, deeply tactile, and balanced by its subtly tapering legs and bevelled framing. Each panel reads as a glyph, etched not just into the wood but into memory. The raw oak surface retains its natural variance—open pores, tonal undulations, and a faint silvery cast along the grain. The piece is structurally intact, with original hinges and locking mechanisms; surface irregularities speak to its handcrafted origin and authentic age. Ideal in Brutalist interiors, Alpine-modern compositions, or rooms rich with patina and shadow, the sideboard operates as both vessel and relic—grounded, silent, and spiritually resonant. Available for private acquisition. For further details or provenance notes, please inquire with our gallery team.
  • Similar to:
    Charles Dudouyt (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 64.18 in (163 cm)Depth: 23.23 in (59 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: 1022210400171stDibs: LU4245144243392

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