French Geometric Sideboard in Bleached Oak, 1950s
Rooted in the quiet geometry of France’s post-war Reconstruction design
A study in proportion and pared-back elegance, this French sideboard from the 1950s channels the restrained modernism of the Reconstruction era—when utility, dignity, and material honesty redefined domestic craftsmanship across post-war France.
Handcrafted in solid oak and gently bleached to a pale, mineral tone, the piece is composed of three paneled doors framed in mitred borders. Each features a rhythmic four-panel lozenge motif—geometrically carved in alternating diagonals that softly refract light. Fluted vertical uprights lend architectural rhythm, while a subtle scalloped apron introduces a lyrical inflection to its otherwise rectilinear silhouette.
This design language—sober yet warm, formal without excess—is emblematic of the French mid-century transition from ornament to structure. It recalls the ethos of the Reconstruction period, when regional ateliers embraced geometric order, durability, and the expressive potential of raw oak.
The surface has been lightly restored using our signature minimal-intervention method, preserving gentle tonal variation, visible grain, and soft age marks. Structurally sound, with original proportions and lockwork intact, the sideboard invites pairing with both Brutalist and contemporary interiors seeking sculptural restraint.
Available for private acquisition. For dimensions or collector inquiries, please contact our curatorial team.
| Weight | 18054995 kg |
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| Dimensions | 18054995 × 18054995 cm |
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