White French Provincial Dressers
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Maple
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Metal
Late 20th Century Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Dressers
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dressers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables
Marble
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
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Early 20th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Benches
Enamel, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Maple
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dressers
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Chestnut
Mid-20th Century Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood, Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Regency Night Stands
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Teak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Tables
Maple
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dressers
Hardwood, Paint
20th Century American Dressers
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Cherry, Paint
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Buffets
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Vietnamese French Provincial Dressers
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Maple, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors
Wood, Paint, Mirror
Early 20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...
Marble, Brass
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood
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Gold
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Mirror, Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dressers
Brass
20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Maple
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Burl
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Burl
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Glass, Pine
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Wood
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A Close Look at french-provincial Furniture
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.