Cabinet with Stepped Paneling in Oak, France, 1940s
A low, grounded form that exudes both presence and humility, this French oak cabinet is articulated with a rhythmic procession of stepped panels—each one catching light at slightly different angles, evoking a sense of movement within mass. The visual repetition recalls the quiet logic of modernist architecture, softened by the natural warmth of its material.
In the spirit of postwar French regionalism with echoes of Reconstruction-era design Crafted in the 1940s, this piece bridges the rustic modern with the decorative restraint of the French Reconstruction period. It may be attributed to a provincial atelier influenced by the renewed interest in artisanal woodworking that followed the disruptions of war—when solidity, legibility, and craft returned to the forefront of domestic design. The oak is left unvarnished, lending the piece a tactile softness and a raw material clarity. The stepped relief on the cabinet’s doors reveals both technical confidence and a reverence for pattern as structure. Brass escutcheons add a glint of subtle ornament, punctuating the otherwise elemental composition.
The base is particularly sculptural, with inward-tapering feet and a central stretcher turned with quiet sophistication—an architectural gesture that anchors the cabinet in space. Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina.
The cabinet’s compact stature and sculptural rhythm make it ideal for grounding a space—functioning as both a storage piece and a visual anchor. It holds the balance between vernacular utility and quiet, architectural beauty. Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
| Weight | 150 kg |
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| Dimensions | 130 × 46 × 106,5 cm |
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