French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
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.
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Style: French Provincial
Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
Shabby chic white laser cut iron headboard.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Pair of Italian Hand Carved Walnut Monumental Nightstands with Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hight carved nightstands with richly carved in front and sides.
Hight drawer with and special hardware and low low door with great compartment.
The tables had a handsome ch...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands with Large Crest
Located in Miami, FL
19th century French walnut neoclassical file cabinet is truly an unusual find! Appearing to be, at first glance, a large nightstands, features a single exterior drawer above a cabinet that opens to reveal an interior ceramic compartment. The sumptuous French walnut has been crafted with a double pilaster design down the front with pyramidal plinths, tapered and fluted motifs, with louvered carvings above scrollwork just above the lower plinth. The door features a hand painted floral motifs and drawer and doors are accentuated by exquisitely cast bronze pull for the latter. Bun feet provide support.
It has a large crest...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables or end tables
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacque...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Nightstands or Side Tables, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables or end tables
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with orig...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian White Lacquered Bombay Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Bombay chest commodes or nightstands
Italy, 20th century
White lacquered solid oak, with brass hardware.
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Pair of Spanish Raspberry Red Wooden Two drawers Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
This pair of beautifully designed nightstands in the style of Louis XV are not only pretty but also practical. The size of the nightstands and two drawers make them a useful companio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1960s
Solid oak, with burl wood tops and original brass hardware.
Measures: 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid cherry wood in white lacquered finish, with original b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Marquetry Nightstands with Bronze Crest, drawers and doors
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Italian Marquetry Nightstands with Bronze Crest, drawer and doors.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Nightstands, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid cherry wood, with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Bedside Tables in French Walnut with Marquetry
Marble Top, Set of
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bedside tables or side tables or nightstands in French walnut with marquetry and marble top from the mid-20th century.
A pair of fine French nightstands or walnut nightstan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Provincial Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
With walnut and oak parquetry with a serpentine form front, three short panel inlaid drawers with antique pewter handles. The nightstands are raised on short cabriole legs.
Dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,614 / set
20th Century Pair of French Nightstands with One Drawer and Claw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of French nightstands with one drawer and bronze hardware
Recently restored.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Cherry You and Me Nightstands with Drawers and Open Shelf, 1960s, Set of
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of coffee tables or bedside tables in antique 1960s Louis XV style, fine walnut. This pair of nightstands has particularly slim legs. One of them has three comfortable d...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Bedsides Tables with Carved Drawers and Cabriole Legs, France
Located in Miami, FL
A French chestnut two-drawer commode from the late-19th century with ribbon-carved moldings and carved skirt. This petite French commode features a rectangular top with beveled edges...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
19th Century French Walnut Neoclassical Petit File Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French walnut neoclassical file cabinet is truly an unusual find! Appearing to be, at first glance, a large nightstands, features a single exterior drawer above a cabine...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Spanish Nightstands in Wood Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The shape of this pair of classic mid-century nightstands is simply fabulous, with its beautiful wooden legs at the front, a root front door...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,980 / set
Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed
This delightful little seat dates from the late 19th Century and is also suitable for use as a...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome antique French Louis XV Provincial style queen Size walnut headboard with carved shell motif. The 56" height of the bed had been raised to me...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Nightstand
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming early 19th-century French Provincial nightstand crafted in the Loire Valley circa 1820. Made of beautifully figured solid cherry wood, this petite cabinet showcases the na...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Faux Bamboo Nightstand or Side Table With Marble Top #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming vintage faux bamboo nightstand or side table with brown marble top. Table features a top drawer and a bottom shelf with door opening, and four turned post legs for support. ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Faux Bamboo Nightstand or Side Table With White Marble Top #2
Located in Bradenton, FL
Charming vintage faux bamboo nightstand or side table with brown marble top. Table features a top drawer and a bottom shelf with door opening, and four turned post legs for support. ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Golden Oak Bedside Cabinets This is a pretty pair of cabinets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French Golden Oak Bedside Cabinets
This is a pretty pair of cabinets or chevets, they are made in good quality Oak and are different designs. They both have a carved decora...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Walnut Barley Twist Night Table or Side Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Walnut Barley Twist Night Table or Side Cupboard
This is a very attractive piece of furniture from Brittany, the cabinet has a small drawer at the top with a cupboard beneath...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Carved Night Table or Side Cupboard This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Carved Night Table or Side Cupboard
This is a very attractive piece of furniture from Brittany, the cabinet has a small drawer at the top with a lined cupboard beneath and it...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage French Provincial Style Green Lacquer 3 Drawer Nightstand by Roundtree
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Style Green Lacquer 3 Drawer Nightstand by Roundtree Country Reproductions. Item features 3 dovetailed drawers, solid brass hardware, original label, solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
Side Table, Northern Europe, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
The table imported from Scandinavia, was produced around 1920. The furniture has a storage compartment under the sliding top.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: h...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pretty Pair French Provincial Night Stands Dorothy Draper Style
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Pretty pair of Dorothy Draper style French Provincial night stands. We love the yellow glazed distressed finish contrasted with the walnut top. The original owners had custom glasse...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,120 Sale Price / set
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Pair of carved oak rouge marble tops nightstands end tables
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of square marble tops carved oak one drawer nightstands stands side tables. Unusual white enamel interior bottom one door compartments.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Side Table
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This solid oak side table is a beautiful example of French craftsmanship. It combines functional design with rustic elegance, suitable for a contemporary or traditional style home. T...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Oak
$1,360 / item
Vintage French Style Burl Wood Cabinet Nightstand With Marble Top.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Nightstand features 3 dovetailed drawers and 1 drop front cabinet space. Turned wood handles. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 18 W ; 16 D ; 36 H
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Bedroom Furniture
Materials
Burl
French Provincial bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial bedroom furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bedroom furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial bedroom furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bedroom furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Drexel, and Kindel Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for bedroom furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $67,000 while the average work can sell for $2,395.
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