In this page Style is presenting a collection of a very important part of an Art deco interior , the sideboard or Cabinet , which usually is the center piece of the design theme.All the pieces are Antiques and original of the decades between 1910 and 1940 .It was a new idea which precluded to the change of lifestyle toward a more "moderne" attitude . Radio , music records , cocktails hour and more leasure time brought a need for practical and casual design. A lot of those creations offered gracefull design and style : French Art Deco was born. The pictures are thumbnails , click on them to open a new page , when done click back on your browser . Thank you for your visit. ( Scroll down to see the pictures) IMPORTANT : I recently upgraded my web site to the 1280 x 1024 pixels size which is the new default , if the picture is too big or look funny go to control panel and display to change your definition so you can enjoy a better internet experience .

ART DECO SIDEBOARD
01 Large Dupre Laffont style sideboard , pallisandre wood with marble top .
03Jule Leleu Sideboard

Jules Leleu sideboard circa.1940.Corner piece with 2 doors in mahogany with fruitwood, satinwood, and brass inlay; the interior in sycamore with two carved shelves in the center cabinet , ornaments in gilded bronze Please double on the thumbnail to open a larger file

03 A R P  sideboard ( Atelier de recherche plastique) Sideboard born of the collaboration of Pierre Guariche , Joseph Andre Motte and Michel Mortier under the name ARP 1954-1957. Their mentor Marcel Gascoin was an inspiration for a lot of young designer like them in their understanding of the social implication of the UAM movement ( Le Corbusier and Mallet-Steven founder) .The choice of clear waxed oak with a metal base has an "organic" touch in the same manner than Perriand works . The style is part of the after war period before production cost became the only discerning factor .Those designers were still attach to an original French design with a desire to produce clean and artistic form in furnishing.Size H.43 x L.90 x D.21

ART DECO CABINET AND DRESSER
01 Cubist rosewood small cabinet

Made in the 1930's this piece has all the attribute of a piece from Arbus.He worked with rigorism accentuated by simple form and minimalist details. The black trims contrast with the clear parchment inlay and the brass hardware.The dark rosewood ( Pallisandre) was recently refinished so this French Art Deco cabinet/bar is ready to grace your interior. Remember to double click on the thumbnails to open a bigger picture
04 Office French Art Deco Cabinet

1920's cabinet with shagreen inlay in the style of Dominique.I found it in Le Havre where Dominique created a lot of masterpiece for the CGT.The simple and practical form of Art Deco furnishings characterizes the style. Clean shapes and elegant lines are emphasized; decoration in the form of marquetry, carved and cut bas-reliefs, and contrasting parquetry are favored.
ARBUS STYLE CABINET , Size H.534x L.21 x W.11 1/2 , very good antique condition , recently refinished , original harware , remember to click on the thumbnails to open larger files.