Used French Provincial Dresser
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Maple
Late 20th Century Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood, Maple
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
20th Century Italian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Hardwood
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Cherry
20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Maple
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1840s Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
18th Century French Empire Used French Provincial Dresser
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
1960s American Louis XV Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
1930s French Louis XV Used French Provincial Dresser
Satinwood, Tulipwood, Walnut
20th Century Italian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Burl, Olive
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Pine
19th Century French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Oak
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Ormolu
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood, Paint
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1990s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Marble
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Burl
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Marble
20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1950s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
1920s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Unknown Other Used French Provincial Dresser
Pine
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1940s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1950s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Walnut
1940s French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Bronze
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Cherry
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
19th Century European Country Used French Provincial Dresser
Pine
1940s Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Cherry
20th Century North American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Satinwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Marble, Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Late 18th Century European Baroque Used French Provincial Dresser
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Ormolu
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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 Storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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.