Rene Gabriel Sideboards

Desk with shelf and drawers by René Gabriel, 1950 This desk is one of the last pieces designed by the greatest designer of the French Reconstruction: René Gabriel (1899-1950). René Gabriel (1899 - 1950) is a precursor of French industrial design. He was one of the first to create, as early as the 1930s, economical mass-produced furniture combining aestheticism, robustness and sobriety, a source of inspiration for a whole generation of future designers. A student at the Germain Pilon School and then at the National School of Decorative Arts, René Gabriel began as a domino maker by designing and producing his own wallpapers, and then made his mark as a decorative artist in most of the salons and international exhibitions of the inter-war period. In 1927, he began his research into the creation of mass-produced furniture and proposed a piece of furniture composed of juxtaposable and superposable elements. He studied an economical version that he presented in 1934 at the Salon des arts ménagers under the name of RG elements. Another major turning point came in 1944, when the Ministry of Reconstruction and Urban Planning commissioned him to create emergency furniture. A fervent advocate of furniture for all, René Gabriel designed numerous models for disaster victims by establishing close ties with industry. He also collaborated with Auguste Perret...

Art Deco sideboard style Maurice Rinck, France 1940. Typical language of form maison rinck, paris. Nice mixture of veneers. Bronze feet, inlays and details. Good vintage o...

French Reconstruction armoire model S154 by René Gabriel for the "Service des Constructions Provisoires". René Gabriel insisted on the importance of the finish for this collection, ...

René Gabriel Patinated Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s This mid-century sideboard, crafted from patinated French oak, was designed by René Gabriel in the 1940s in France. It was part of a collection of emergency furniture created for war victims, which is reflected in its simple and functional design. The sideboard features two storage units and five drawers, and it has developed a beautiful patina over time. In its patinated condition, this piece would make a striking addition to any room, whether a living room, family room, screening room, or office. It would also fit well in hospitality or corporate settings, such as a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club, or luxury boutique. Incorporating mid-century design is a sustainable choice, as it repurposes furniture...

Sideboard Oak Brutalist Sliding doors France 1940s

Elegant Art Deco sideboard in thuya with precious brass inlays on the doors, the central door is in glass with an inside drawer. Insides in elm. Small marks on the mirror, if requi...

Rare cabinet by french designer René Gabriel. Solid oakwood and oak veneer. The cabinet features 6 drawers on the lower part and 2 doors on the top part with functional keys and lo...

French Art Deco sideboard, made of Elm, the sideboard has four doors opening to two separate compartments. With an antiqued rustic finish and...

Italian bar or sideboard from the 1940s attributed to Luigi Brusotti. Solid rosewood structure and maple front and joints entirely covered with black Murano glass tiles. Two side doo...

Walnut array low sideboard 150 by Says Who Materials: walnut, metal Dimensions: D 37 x W 150 x H 25 cm Also available in different colours and materia...

White oak array low sideboard 150 by Says Who Materials: oak, metal Dimensions: D 37 x W 150 x H 25 cm Also available in different colours and materia...

Incredible carved wood sideboard in the style of Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940's. Beautiful carved wood circle details on cabinet doors and carved tapered legs. Original medium c...