Beautiful Art Deco display case from 1930, by Charles Dudouyt, in wood and gunmetal frame, opening through two glass doors and comprising five glass shelves. The base rests on a wooden pedestal and the interior walls are covered with cream fabric. Charles Dudouyt (1885-1946) was a French decorator and designer of furniture published and distributed by "La Gentilhommière" (1933-1960). He began his artistic career as a painter and draughtsman. Then, in 1918, he designed and had manufactured floor lamps and various decorative objects, before founding a furniture factory in 1920: L'Abeillée. In 1933, he moved to Paris and created La Gentilhommière, which included a manufacturing workshop and a store. After his death in 1946, his son Jacques Dudouyt continued the Gentilhommière business until 1960.
Art Deco period
Circa: 1930
Dim: W:124cm, D:36cm, H:197cm.
Condition report: Good condition. Fabric can be changed on request.
- Reference :
- 2972
- Availability :
- Object available
- Width :
- 124 (cm)
- Height :
- 197 (cm)
- Depth :
- 36 (cm)
- Identifier Exists:
- False
