Used French Provincial Dresser
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1950s Louis XV Used French Provincial Dresser
Hardwood, Burl
1910s French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1950s Louis XV Used French Provincial Dresser
Hardwood, Burl
19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Oak
19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Pine
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1920s French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Oak, Pine
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Marble
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 20th Century French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Marble
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Ormolu
19th Century French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Pine
1950s Italian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Marble
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Porcelain
20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Marble, Brass
1940s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Porcelain
20th Century Italian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Hardwood
1950s Italian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Rattan, Faux Bamboo, Wicker
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Paint
Late 20th Century Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
1950s American Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Cherry
1960s French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
1990s North American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
1960s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Cherry
19th Century French Used French Provincial Dresser
19th Century French Used French Provincial Dresser
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
Early 1900s French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Chestnut
19th Century Canadian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Pine
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
19th Century Canadian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Pine
1950s American Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Fruitwood
1970s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Brass
1990s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Burl
1820s French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Ormolu
1870s French French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Mirror, Oak
1990s American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
Early 20th Century Canadian French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Used French Provincial Dresser
Mirror, Cherry, Paint
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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.