Pair Of Brutalist Children's Chairs By Charles Dudouyt

Pair of children's chairs with straw seats, in the spirit of the work of Charles Dudouyt. 20th century, circa 1930 Very good original condition, original patina. Backrest height 64 cm, seat height 30 cm, width 44 cm. Delivery by specialized transport, with suitable protections, on estimate. Contact me at 0678876161 Charles Dudouyt was born in Paris on March 27, 1885. In November 1901, he passed the entrance exam for the École municipale Germain Pilon (rue Élisabeth, Paris) where he took courses in drawing, perspective and modeling applied to industry for three years. After brilliant studies, he began an artistic career and illustrated novels, notably at Calmann-Lévy (The War of the Worlds, HG Wells), and magazines (L'Assiette au beurre). He also worked at an antique dealer. In 1914, he was mobilized and assigned to a marine fusilier regiment in Ypres where he was a stretcher-bearer. With the help of his wife Jeanne, he created decorative motifs for lampshades and cushions, sold to major interior design houses. In 1918, Charles Dudouyt opened a small workshop in which the bases of the light fixtures he designed were made. In 1919, a client asked him to design the woodwork for the Bar Daunou, the starting point of his career as an interior designer. In 1920, Charles Dudouyt opened L'Abeillée in Pontoise, a workshop where rustic-style furniture was designed (workshops and offices located on rue de la Fontaine-d'Amour and 7 rue des Vinets). In 1933, he left Pontoise for Paris where he created La Gentilhommière, which was both a workshop (on the Butte-aux-Cailles) and a showroom (at 63-67 Boulevard Raspail). His style changed, became more refined and lighter. With the declaration of the Second World War, Charles Dudouyt locked himself away above his store and never came out. He continued to design furniture, further simplifying its style. He welcomed people in difficulty into his home. He observed events from his window and filmed the Liberation of Paris. He died in 1946 at the age of 61. His son Jacques continued the business of La Gentilhommière until 1960.