French cabinetmaker Eugene Printz taught himself how to craft furniture by copying pieces he saw in museums. Using his father’s workshop as a base, Printz developed a talent for making Art Deco furniture out of wood. His pieces have found homes in notable private residences, including those of French haute-couture fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin, the Princess de la Tour d’Auvergne and American pop star Madonna.
Printz achieved acclaim in 1925 at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts — the design fair that introduced the Art Deco style to the world — alongside French architect Pierre Chareau. A year later, Printz exhibited at the Salon des Artistes Decorators, Salon d’Automne and Salon des Tuileries, solidifying his reputation as a masterful furniture designer and cabinetmaker. His work was admired for its use of rare woods, which included mahogany, walnut and most notably palm, which required immense skill and practice to perfect.
In addition to his exhibitions in the 1920s, Printz displayed work at the 1932 Colonial Exhibition and the 1937 Pavillon de Artistes Décorateurs. He designed works for Paris’s Museum of Modern Art and Museum of Decorative Arts, while receiving multiple commissions from French the national service agency Mobilier National and the city of Paris. Printz also created theater props for French actor and theater director Louis Jouvet.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eugene Printz storage case pieces, tables and seating.
French Art Deco Sideboard in Macassar Ebony, Circa 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
An exquisite example of French Art Deco design, this buffet or sideboard dates to the 1930s and is crafted from stunningly figured Macassar ebony veneer. Its architectural lines, sym...
Ebony, Macassar
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard With Bar, 1940's
By Jules Leleu
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into an era of timeless elegance and sophistication with this stunning 1940s French Art Deco sideboard, a masterpiece that evokes the golden age of design and craftsmanship. Thi...
Rosewood
$6,578Sale Price|29% Off
H 37.01 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in
French Art Deco Walnut Sideboard with Original Fittings, circa 1930
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This refined French Art Deco sideboard was crafted circa 1930 and showcases the elegance and craftsmanship of the period. Built on a solid softwood carcass, it is veneered in richly ...
Oak, Softwood, Walnut
Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard by André Sornay, France, Circa 1930
By Andre Sornay
Located in Detroit, MI
This truly exceptional Art Deco wooden sideboard or bar cabinet was designed by Andre Sornay (attr.) in France circa 1930. Andre Sornay has come to be highly appreciated for his uniq...
Brass
Art Deco Rosewood Cabintet/Sideboard by Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Miami, FL
An Elegant Art Deco Rosewood buffet/sideboard with three drawers in the center with nickel handles and 2 doors on each side with shelves inside designed by Jacques Adnet. Jacques Ad...
Nickel
1920s French Mahogany Sideboard, Art Deco Style with Brass Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
1920’s French mahogany sideboard with brass inlaid. Distinctive fluted door panels and stepped geometric center.
Brass
$9,500
H 37.41 in W 76.78 in D 20.87 in
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Sideboard by Albert Guenot for "Atelier Pomone"
By Albert-Lucien Guenot
Located in Long Island City, NY
Albert-Lucien Guénot (1894-1993): A fine French Art Deco sideboard with 2 doors, 4 carved drawers, and patinated bronze legs and knobs. Edited by "Atelier Pomone" for "le Bon Marché...
Bronze
Art Deco Sideboard in Walnut and Black, France, 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This exceptional French Art Deco sideboard from the 1930s combines a strong architectural presence with the warm elegance of beautifully figured walnut. The deep black high-gloss lac...
Walnut, Lacquer
French Art Deco Rosewood Sideboard by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
A fine rosewood two-door cabinet by Jules LeLeu with gilt bronze ornaments designed by Debarre and chiseled by Perret. Two doors opening to reveal a drawers and shelved interior. Sta...
Bronze
Mahogany Sideboard, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard in mahogany ebonized profiles, with niche in mosaic mirror for sculpture, black crystal top, brass handles. Shelves are missing. The wooden crate is recommended for transpo...
Brass
