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French Brown Cerused Oak Cabinet, 1940s
A French cerused oak cabinet from the 1940s, sourced from a private estate that included several pieces attributed to Jacques Quinet.
The cabinet was likely custom made for the interior itself, designed in response to the architecture and proportions of the home rather than as part of a larger commercial production. The front reads as a continuous plane, where proportion and surface take precedence. Its deliberate silhouette allows the piece to sit easily within a room while maintaining a substantial presence.
Crafted in cerused oak, the finish draws out the grain in pale contrast against the deep, rich brown ground. The labor-intensive cerusing process requires the wood to be brushed and worked by hand, opening the grain so a contrasting material can be worked into its pores. The excess is then removed from the surface, leaving the natural grain especially pronounced and making it a defining feature of the piece.
Simple, carved wood handles sit at the center, integrated into the facade, while brass hinges punctuate the edges. Inside, the cabinet offers practical storage, but it is the exterior that defines it—measured and textural.
The scale allows it to adapt: in a living space, it anchors a wall; in a dining room, it holds service pieces; in a hallway, it becomes a point of arrival.
A coordinating Bookcase, Desk, and Coffee Table are also available.
DIMENSIONS: 38.5"W x 11.25"D x 60"H
ORIGIN: France
PERIOD: 1940s
MATERIALS: Oak,Brass
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