While little is known about audacious modernist designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, the French-Swiss husband-and-wife duo created playful and unique decorative objects, dining chairs, sconces and other furniture during the mid-20th century. Rejecting Art Deco lavishness and the concept that seating, tables and other furnishings should be made with luxurious and exotic materials, Minnet and Audoux adopted a rustic style in their work, integrating abaca hemp cord and other organic materials such as beech and bamboo in their provocative designs.
Audoux and Minnet were active in Côte d'Azur, France — they are believed to have established a workshop there in the late 1920s. The designers were members of the Union des Artistes Modernes, a collective of like-minded artists founded in 1929. The raison d'être of the Union was to design household furnishings and decorative pieces for a wider demographic of people, not merely affluent Parisians — a target kind of buyer for many creators of the day. They promoted simplicity and prioritized functionalism. The collective’s membership boasted other celebrated furniture designers, including Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Francis Jourdain and Louis Sognot.
Minnet and Audoux spent much of their time in the Provence region, a hub of creativity where other artists such as Pablo Picasso found endless inspiration. They created everything from lighting to lounge chairs and end tables that reflected a nautical theme and coastal living. Minnet and Audoux’s imaginative works — table lamps with shades covered in raffia, oak benches with seat backs of woven rope — were made available to passers-by in the duo’s retail outlet in the seaside resort town of Golfe-Juan. The pair also incorporated woven rope into larger pieces such as armchairs and side tables. These furnishings are often compared to the work of similarly adventurous Union des Artistes Modernes member Charlotte Perriand. Several of Audoux and Minnet’s seating pieces are on display at the Maison Dumas in St. Tropez, France.
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French Riviera Rattan Sideboard, Design by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minnet, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in leucate, FR
Striking French sideboard in rattan, designed by the renowned duo Audoux & Minnet in the 1960s. This piece perfectly captures the relaxed sophistication of the French Riviera aesthe...
Rattan
Rattan Corner Wall Shelves Attributed to Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and interesting corner wall shelves is made of rattan. This is a French work attributed to Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet (Adoux-Minet). This is a French work. Circa 1950
Rattan
1950s French Mid-Century Rattan Buffet by Audoux & Minet with Tiles
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful and charming French 1950s split pencil bamboo sideboard by Adrien Audoux and Freida Minet. Six ceramic tiles of apples and pears by artist, Colette Gueden punctuate the two...
Brass
1950s Audoux Et Minet Pencil Reed Sideboard
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in London, GB
1950s Audoux Et Minet pencil reed sideboard. Exceptional and rare mid-century buffet signed by celebrated French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida M...
Bamboo, Reed
Bamboo Sideboard Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in MADRID, ES
Split bamboo sideboard by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France, 1960s. Three-door cupboard with wrought iron hinges, interior shelf and original key. Thick bamboo legs with wrapped ...
Bamboo
Audoux Minet Freestanding Cart
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet cart France, circa 1950’s Multi use tiered storage or service cart on casters Framed in oversized braided jute Lined wit...
Iron
H 42.33 in W 19.1 in D 13.55 in
Vintage 4 Tier Freestanding Corner Whatnot Shelves Bookcase Display Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Here we have for sale this vintage 4 tier freestanding corner Whatnot bookcase, shelves, display stand. Perfect for the corner of any room to stand book...
Bamboo, Pine
H 25.99 in W 46.46 in D 20.87 in
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Bar Cart Creme, 1965
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Gorgeous Aldo Tura Hollywood Regency style bar or serving cart by Aldo Tura, Milano, Italy, 1965. Creme lacquered goatskin bar or serving cart with two glass tops and serving tray wi...
Brass
H 36.62 in W 80.71 in D 20.08 in
Mid-Century Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
Three-door oak sideboard, solid oak, France, 1950s. A three-door buffet bas in solid oak, constructed with the formal rigour characteristic of French mid-century cabinetmaking. The ...
Oak
H 32.29 in W 88.59 in D 19.69 in
French Walnut Sideboard / Enfilade, Modernist Architectural Design, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large French modernist walnut sideboard or enfilade dating from the 1960s. The cabinet features a striking architectural façade composed of recessed square walnut panels framed by solid vertical elements, creating a rhythmic geometric composition typical of refined French modernist cabinetry of the period. Crafted in beautifully grained walnut, the sideboard stands on solid block legs that give the piece a sculptural presence while maintaining elegant proportions. The warm walnut tones and strong linear structure make the cabinet a sophisticated focal point within both classic and contemporary interiors. The interior provides generous storage with shelving compartments and includes an original drawer lined with red felt, designed for cutlery or serving accessories. The clean internal construction reflects the quality of European cabinetmaking from the mid-20th century. With its strong architectural design and substantial scale, this sideboard functions beautifully as a dining room buffet, credenza or statement storage cabinet in residential, hospitality or interior design projects. DETAILS Origin: France Period: Mid-Century Modern Date of Manufacture: circa 1960s Materials: Walnut Walnut veneer Metal hardware CONDITION Very good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. The walnut has developed a beautiful warm patina. DIMENSIONS Height: 82 cm (32.3 in) Width: 226 cm (89 in) Depth: 50 cm (19.7 in) Architectural paneled façade Large scale sideboard Beautiful walnut grain Interior storage with shelving Fitted drawer with red felt lining STYLE French Modernist Mid-Century Modern CATEGORY PROVENANCE Private collection, France. SHIPPING Worldwide shipping available. The piece will be professionally packed and shipped by a specialized fine art and furniture transport company. Custom wooden export crating can be arranged for international shipments. French walnut sideboard French enfilade mid century modern sideboard architectural cabinet modernist credenza 1960s French furniture...
Walnut
H 35.63 in W 71.26 in D 20.08 in
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet French Bamboo Sideboard, C. 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Bamboo sideboard designed by French designer duo Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. Circa 1960s. Three doors that have decorative wrought iron hinges. An original key to open and close the...
Iron
H 36.75 in W 63 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Oak Buffet/Credenza by Edmond J. Spence "Coronation", c1950s
By Walpole Furniture, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Chino Hills, CA
A rare and exceptional Edmond J. Spence buffet/credenza from the celebrated "Coronation" line, dating to the 1950s. This remarkable casepiece was sourced directly from the original o...
Oak, Burl, Mahogany
H 53 in W 83 in D 16.5 in
Pair of Garouste & Bonetti Style Wrought Iron and Glass Corner Shelves
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional Pair of Shelves Or Bookcases from a Saint Tropez Mansion totally furnished by Garouste & Bonetti. Wrought Iron with gold details, backlit . heavy and sturdy pieces , supe...
Wrought Iron
H 29.14 in W 62.21 in D 17.72 in
Mahogany Cansado sideboard by Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This iconic Sideboard was designed between the late 1950s and 1960s (circa 1958–1960) by the legendary French modernist Charlotte Perriand and retailed through the prestigious Galeri...
Wood
H 38.19 in W 102.76 in D 20.87 in
Guillerme et Chambron, Solid Oak Sideboard, France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Guillerme et Chambron, Solid Oak Sideboard with Louvred Panels, France, 1950s. A major four-door solid oak sideboard attributed to Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, extending ...
Oak
H 23.5 in W 35.5 in D 26 in
Alvar Aalto Tea Trolley 900 Modern Bar Cart
By Alvar Aalto
Located in North York, ON
Alvar Aalto tea trolley 900 Modern bar cart. Iconic Scandinavian modern design by Alvar Aalto. The trolley features ceramic tiles, and a ra...
Ceramic, Rattan, Birch
H 40.16 in W 78.75 in D 20.87 in
An Africanist Sideboard France 1950s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A brutalist sideboard from France. Oak wood. The doors close correctly. In original good condition. Report : The locks need to be restored.
Wood
H 30.75 in W 60 in D 20 in
Bamboo Rattan Sideboard Credenza with Demilune Ends
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome sideboard credenza that represents everything wonderful about the modern use of rattan. Incredible geometric patterns reminiscent of art deco with modern shapes and lines. W...
Rattan, Glass, Wood
H 40 in W 49.5 in D 18.25 in
English Aesthetic Movement Faux Bamboo Marble Top Buffet Sideboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand english late 19th century buffet sideboard or server featuring an Italian Carrara marble inlay top. The case is crafted from rare fruitwood in the aesthetic movement taste with...
Marble, Iron
H 9 in W 36 in D 10 in
Contemporary Minimal Sculptural Metal Copper Corner Shelves, USA, in Stock
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
This contemporary sculptural single copper metal minimal corner shelf is perfect for any space be it a living room, office, or bathroom. In stock: These Minimalist copper shelves,...
Copper
H 37.41 in W 88.98 in D 20.87 in
1950s Sideboard By Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Charmes, FR
Large sideboard by Jules Leleu, made in the 1950s in rosewood veneer and mother-of-pearl marquetry, signed on the side with the J.LELEU stamp, gilt bronze feet
Wood
H 33.25 in W 67.5 in D 18.5 in
Audoux Minet Split Reed Sideboard
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Hudson, NY
A spectacular piece by Andoux & Minet. Bamboo, split reed and wrought iron. Beautiful construction and a classic shape.
Iron
H 29.53 in W 39.77 in D 7.88 in
Large Pair Of Rattan Wall Shelves Attributed To Audoux Minnet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Charmes, FR
pair of rattan wall shelves, 60/70 period. Attributed to audoux & minnet. Structure and decoration entirely in rattan. The shelves present are in wood. No lack to report. Excellent g...
Rattan
H 35 in W 47.75 in D 19.5 in
French Bamboo Credenza with Key Attributed to Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, 1960s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s French bamboo credenza attributed to Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet. Crafted from bamboo veneer with rich, natural color variations, the piece is complemented by a grasscloth-co...
Bamboo, Wood
H 33 in W 35 in D 17.5 in
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Bamboo Dresser
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful split bamboo dresser by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France 1960's. Three-drawer dresser with bamboo knobs. Thick bamboo legs with wrapped rattan detail. Original fin...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
H 43.31 in W 19.69 in D 4.93 in
Adrien Adoux and Frida Minet Rope and Teak Wall hanging Bookcase, France 1950's
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Adrien Adoux and Frida Minet Rope and Teak Wall Bookcase, France 1950's
Rope, Teak
H 39.38 in W 61.03 in D 18.12 in
Enfilade vintage Audoux Minet en rotin des années 50 60
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in BESANÇON, FR
Enfilade vintage en rotin des années 50 60, attribuée à Adrien Audoux et Frida Minet, meuble rare et exceptionnel, 3 tiroirs et 3 portes avec étagères...
Rattan
H 33.47 in W 67.72 in D 19.1 in
Audoux & Frida Minet sideboard 1960ties, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Sideboard designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet in the 60ties. Item in good vintage conditions, all keys (3) available.
Rattan
H 31.5 in W 69.3 in D 17.33 in
Adrien Audoux-Minet et Frida Minet, bamboo sideboard, circa 1960, France.
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Adrien Audoux-Minet et Frida Minet, bamboo sideboard, chest of drawers in split bamboo and black ceramic plates, good used condition, bronze han...
Bamboo, Wood
H 38.5 in W 75.5 in D 25 in
Mid-century Modern Pencil Reed Credenza by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in San Antonio, TX
Mid-century modern pencil reed credenza by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France, circa 1960s. This sideboard is in good condition, unfinished on the back. Dimensions: 75.5"x20"x38....
Reed
H 45.67 in W 33.47 in D 16.93 in
Audoux Minet rattan buffet, Roger Capron ceramic, circa 1960, France.
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Audoux Minet rattan buffet, Roger Capron ceramic, circa 1960, France. Height 116 cm, width 85 cm, depth 43 cm.
Ceramic, Rattan
H 33.5 in W 67.5 in D 18.5 in
Audoux Minet Bamboo Sideboard
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful split bamboo sideboard by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet France, 1950s. Three-door cabinet with intricate wrought iron hinges, interior shelves for storage and original key...
Iron
H 47.25 in W 25 in D 14.5 in
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Bamboo Cabinet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful split bamboo cabinet by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet from France 1960's. Three-door cabinet with interior shelves and vintage brass knobs...
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
H 33.08 in W 67.33 in D 18.51 in
Audoux Minet, Sideboard, Bamboo, circa 1970, France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, bamboo sideboard, circa 1970, France. Height 84 cm, width 171 cm, depth 47 cm. This sideboard must be restored and varnished, minor losses, wea...
Bamboo
H 35.25 in W 79 in D 18 in
Audoux Minet Cabinet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet sideboard circa 1950s. Split bamboo with open doors and four drawers. Signature wrought iron hinges, and hardware Original rich finish wi...
Bamboo, Rattan
H 9.85 in W 18.51 in D 5.52 in
Pair of Brutalist Shelves , Attributed to Audoux-Minet, Varnished Oak , XXth
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A lovely pair of wall shelves in varnished oak, the pure design with geometric shapes, is a clear reference to brutalism, the architectural style ...
Oak