French Provincial Glass Bookcases
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Magnets
Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Metal
Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Bookcases
Iron
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Iron
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century Louis XV Cabinets
Glass, Mirror, Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Chestnut, Glass
20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Leather, Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Blown Glass, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Rustic Bookcases
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Bookcases
Glass, Burl
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak, Paint
20th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Cherry
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Bookcases
Silk, Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Country Bookcases
Glass, Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Metal
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood, Hardwood, Pine
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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.
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Finding the Right Bookcases for You
Whether you proudly shelve your books in regal mahogany or behind glass cabinet doors, an antique bookcase — or perhaps more than one — is essential to creating a cozy nook for any book lover.
As long as curious people have collected stories, we have needed a place to stow them away and preserve them. When auction houses and book dealers proliferated by the late 17th century, the bibliophile was born. And, of course, as with any treasured decorative objects or collectibles, a book lover’s volumes were suddenly worthy of a luxurious display — enter the bookcase.
Americans of means during the 19th century took to amassing art as well as rare books, and bookcases of the era — rife with hand-carved decorative accents and architectural motifs — were ideal for displaying their handsome leather-bound wares.
Although our favorite titles may change over the years, the functionality and beauty of their home within our home is timeless. Even those who don’t covet the perfect home library can benefit from an attractive display case, as bookcases can easily double as charming étagères.
Contemporary and customizable options make it easier for you to find the perfect bookcase for your style and stacks. If you don’t wish to fill your storage piece so that your collection is snug within its confines, incorporate extra space to allow for additional displays and decorative objects. And by introducing a striking dark wood Art Deco bookcase or low-profile mid-century modern design by Paul McCobb into your living room, your signed first editions won’t be the only items making a statement.
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