Set of 6 chairs attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1950s

Set of 6 chairs attributed to Charles Dudouyt, 1950s. France, beech and rush. Charles Dudouyt (1885–1946) was one of the great French furniture designers of the 1930s and 40s: he modernized the rustic style with sculpted volumes, exposed joinery, and geometric patterns. His furniture, often made of solid oak, emphasizes the material and the craftsmanship, eschewing superficial effects, for a straightforward and timeless elegance.