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French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode, dresser, or chest of drawers By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Solid carved cherry wood, ...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Carved oak, with burl wood top and original brass hardware. ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Petite French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Redding, CT
Petite French Style Chest of Draws Sweet three drawer feminine piece . Perfect for jewelry . Diminutive with sweet brass pulls and hand painted flowers. Perfect for a girls room . 26...
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1950s Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measure...
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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Fantastic Hand-made Country French Dark Walnut Louis XV Bombe Dresser Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fantastic hand-made Louis XV style bombe commode is a timeless example of fine French country craftsmanship. Constructed from solid dark walnut, the dresser showcases a warm, ri...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
French Provincial Walnut Commode, with three drawers and brass pulls, "Made in France / Expressly for Bloomingdale's" plaque label in top draw...
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

MidCentury French Style Hand Painted Chest / Commode By Davis Cabinet Co.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century French style hand painted commode by Davis Cabinet Company. The finish with its faux marble top is a vintage finish. The piece is walnut with dovetail construct...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1950s hand painted French bombe chest. It has a nice, large scale and is in very good condition. It is unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser or Chest of Drawers by Irwin
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Robert W. Irwin Co. USA, Circa 1920s Walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and or...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
This is an incredible blue painted French commode. The year it was painted is unknown, but seems to be in the same period of the chest since the pa...
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Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French bleached and painted walnut commode. Circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century A refined expression of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this pair of Parisian oak commodes embodies the understated elegance of urban French i...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim, and original brass hardware. Measu...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Large Antique Five Drawers Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful chest of drawers. This is an amazing antique piece made of fruitwood. It has a classic design with fluted pilasters on the sides and a stepped top edge. The chest includes ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

French Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period commode in original yellow painted finish, with 3 drawers with bronze drawer pulls, short scroll feet and its original conforming painted wood top. Circa 1...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Louis XV Painted Commode
French Louis XV Painted Commode
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Henredon USA, late 20th century Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32" W x 16.2...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Bombe French Marble-Top Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Style 3 Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning rouge marble-top French inlayed wood dresser with significant bronze ormolu. Very nice decorative piece.
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Satinwood

Pair Antique Country French Nightstands ~ Petite Commodes
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Country French Nightstands ~ Petite Commodes are a delightful combination of form, function and flair! Crafted from dense, old-growth indigenous oak, each features a si...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

20th Century Marquetry Chest of Drawers with Bronze Details and Cream Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
20th century marquetry chest of drawers with bronze details and cream marble top.
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

18th Century French Provencal Pinewood Commode - Single Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, single antique French Provencal commode made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The cabinet, cupboard is composed with two large drawers, consisting its ori...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with original...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Bombé Chest With Marble Top for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé Two-Over-Two Chest in handsome Cherry Finish and having large Dramatic Drawer Pulls, Key Escutcheons and leg mounts. The Chest is topped with a fine and well grained Marble Top in Striated Brown and White with a lovely shaped Edge. The Antique Drawer Locks...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble, Bronze

18th Century Carved Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped case with three long drawers carved with angular frames with rosettes. Each with new added compartments. Carved side panels, carved lower frame with leafy vines raised on ca...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous Burl and Wal...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
Baker Bombay Commode Chest
$2,956 Sale Price
20% Off
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Solid Mahogany Nine-Drawer Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers Designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Carved solid ma...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Canadian Scrubbed Pine Commode, Circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare early 19th century French Canadian 3-drawer commode in scrubbed and bleached pine with iron handles and heart-shaped key escutcheons.
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Early 19th Century Canadian Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32"W x 15.75"D x ...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Country Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly crafted and finished with a lightly distressed architectural white paint, this chest exudes timeless charm and sophistication. With three spacious drawers, it provides ampl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Phillips Scott Sophia Chest Painted Shell White Commode NEW
Located in Atlanta, GA
This timeless style European inspired chest is perfect. Phillips Scott Sophia Chest measures 48 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 36 inches high. This is a standard Philip Scott fin...
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2010s Chinese French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These wonderful dressers/bachelor's chests were probably designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the 1950s. Made by John Stuart, they each feature four large drawers with ornate brass ...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak and Burl Wood Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode, nightstand, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with gorgeous book-matched burl wood top, and ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Century Furniture Bombe Chest of Drawers
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or dresser chest By John Widdicomb USA, late 20th century Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Drawers...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest. Measures 15.5" in width, 12.5" in depth and stands 32.5" tall. Drawers measure 11" in width, 9" in depth and 3" in height ...
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Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Original Baker Collector s Edition Hand Painted Green and Gold Lacquered Dresser
Located in Sheridan, CO
Baker Collector's limited edition hand painted green and gold lacquered four-drawer occasional chest of drawers. Painted wood with ornate gold-toned detailing. Includes a thin glass ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique Provincial French Country Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Antique Provincial French Chest with good size and fine traditional form. Oak construction on four carved Louis XV style feet. The chest with barbed and scalloped front features t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Vintage Don Ruseau Commode With Pull Out
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine quality, vintage Don Ruseau commode with wonderful French provincial influence, featuring a warm-toned medium-light brown finish over a serpentine-front top with a pull-out ex...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Hickory French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode By Hickory Manufacturing Co. USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Me...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-20th Century French Regency Provincial Bombay Chest by Karges
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This beautifully crafted Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bombay chest by Karges is a true work of art, featuring a gracefully curved silhouette and an elegant hand-painted finish ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Solid oak, with original brass h...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite French Louis XV style commode dresser is a remarkable example of fine European craftsmanship, blending elegance, artistry, and functionality. Crafted from rich walnut,...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Provincial Style Walnut And Breche D’Alep Marble Top Chest Of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional carved Provincial Style Walnut And Breche D’Alep Marble Top Chest Of Drawers with clean lines. Measures 33" in width, 21" in depth, and 53" in height.
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Marble

Pair of Vintage Provincial Serpentine Commodes
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of dressers are In the French Louis XV country Provincial style with serpentine fronts Each chest has 3 full size pullout dovetail drawers. Made in the USA in the highest qu...
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

French Provincial Louis XV Country Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Sienna Cherry Bombe Commode Chest Dresser. Item features panel carved sides, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved det...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Cherry

Pair of Oak Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The piece showcases exquisite period details including carved dentil molding along the crown, square tapered legs, and classically proportioned drawer fronts. Each element has been t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Pair of French Provincial Painted Bedside Tables
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Provincial (20th Cent) white painted square bedside commodes (end tables) with a shelf and single door.
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Paint

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser, chest of drawers, or bedside chest By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 35"W x 19"D x 26"H. Carved walnut, with original br...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Serpentine Commodes or Bedside Tables
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional pair of French Louis XV style serpentine commodes, nightstands or chests of drawers boasting fiery Tiger oak wood grains, banded burl wood tops & striking brass hardware....
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Late 18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French commode. Mid-blue shade of scraped back paint and a pale top. Circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century English Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Paint

Antique Louis XVI French Provincial Figured Maple Cabinet Nightstands, c. 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely pair of Louis XVI French Provincial styled bedside tables feature ample interior cabinet space, gorgeously figured Maple wood, ornate bronze handles and intriguing carved...
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

19th C. French Mahogany Salesman Sample Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French miniature mahogany salesman sample tabletop chest of drawers, circa 1880. Antique salesman samples were used in the...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

French Louis XV Style Bombé Satinwood Marquetry and Ormolu Mounted Commode, 1940
Located in Miami, FL
Ormolu mounted two-drawer Bombé chest of drawers with mottled green marble top and satin bois, kingwood and amaranth in the French Louis XV style. The front and sides arched with flo...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Lillian August Bureau Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Lillian August small bureau. Three hand dovetailed drawers open with round metal handles against round beveled backplates. The top drawer is separated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

1800 s Antique French Provincial Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant French Provincial Rococo-style commode crafted from walnut, featuring five drawers with intricately carved panels and a shaped skirt. The piece rests on finely carved cabriol...
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1860s French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

1960s Italian White Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your space with the timeless allure of this 1960s Italian white patinated wooden chest of drawers. Radiating an air of elegance, the base is finished in a pristine white, acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chest, commode, or side table By Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut and oak, with original brass hardware. Measur...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Antique French Tall Cabinet Faux Chest of Drawers Louis XIV Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak tall cabinet faux chest of drawers Louis XIV style. ~Direct from France~ ~Highly carved 19th century French cabinet/chest i...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

18th Century French Country Provincial Grey White and Gold Painted Commode
Located in Vienna, AT
This extraordinary antique provincial commode or chest of drawers is made from Oak wood in France at the end of the 18th Century. The chest has two drawers, each with a separate work...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture Burl Wood and Walnut Bombay Form Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian or French Provincial style bombay chest commodes or nightstands By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with stunning figured burl wood...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

French Provincial commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Henredon, and Auffray 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 commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $426 and tops out at $19,950 while the average work can sell for $3,235.

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