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
French Provincial Style Dresser w/ Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a charming 19th century French chest of drawers with attached mirror, crafted in a French Provincial style, likely dating to the mid-to-late 1800s. The piece features the qui...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,040 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Commode - Arles
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare, early 18th Century Louis XV French Commode, from Arles. Scroll feet and elegant curved front. Two drawers with brass pulls.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A Danish 18th century commode in the arbalete form. This piece is soundly constructed in painted wood. The patina and painted finished are wonderful.
Wh...
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18th Century Danish Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, 20th century
Cherrywood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 32" W x 19" ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original cream a...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Country French Solid Cherry 7 Drawers Brass Hardware Lingerie Chest Dresser MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry 7 Drawers Brass Hardware Lingerie Chest Dresser MINT
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Style Bench Made In New York Commode / Chest Of Drawers Travertine Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this commode with its beautiful carved front! This is an early 20th century bench made chest from New York. It has a travertine top, and dovetail construction. It has an origi...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Travertine, Brass
Painted French Provincial Ivory and Green circa 1920s Secretary/ Desk
Located in Essex, MA
In an all-over ivory paint with a wonderful light green interior throughout this beautiful turn of the century, a French provincial secretary...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Italian Painted Chest with New Polished Nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled nickel knobs. The piece sits on tapered legs, typical ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Nickel
Exceptional and Grand Antique French Walnut Bombé Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A exceptional and finely crafted antique walnut bombe chest of drawers with a banded panel constructed top. The three long drawers with carved panels and heavy brass pulls with roset...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Regain / chapo Solid elm bedside table 1980
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Regain / chapo Solid elm bedside table with 1 drawer in the base
1980
Branded in the drawer
H 40 x W 60 x D 35 cm 6 kg
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century French Provincial Style Stained Oak Secretary Chest of Drawer featuring three dovetailed, flawlessly working drawers, pull out secretary tray extend...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Vintage Pair Baker French Country Louis XV Style Bachelor Chests
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Baker attributed French Country Bachelors chests. This pair has a distressed finish and does show some wear to the one of the tops-see photos. We would love to see th...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Country French Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved cherry French commode with raised panel sides and corners, drawers having carved cartouches with finely cast brass ring pulls, bold brass central escutcheons, carved bread board sides, peg construction and resting on short cabriole legs with traditional French Snail’s Head foot.
Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age include a few timeworn wood losses, loss to back left top (see photo), expected wear and some fading to the top. The chest is nicely patinated with smooth gliding drawers, at some time the chest received very well executed cleaning. One drawer lock is missing and there are two remaining antique locks...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cherry
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved distressed lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Meas...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style nightstand
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 28" W x 18.13" D x 22.25" H.
...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Pale French Provincial Commode with Two Spacious Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Pale blue French provincial commode/ nightstand with built-in tray
two spacious drawers. Well made piece with dovetail construction. The finish has been hand painted in multipl...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Empire Commode Bombe Chest Drawers
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French walnut commode in the Empire revival style
Circa 1900
This lovely commode is of a typical French bombe and serpentine form The commode features 2 oak lined drawers
Will ship t...
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1990s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany and finished in a stunning Rustic Straw Wash, this chest highlights the natural beauty of the wood, offering a sophisticated yet rustic appeal. With three...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$2,745 / item
18th/19th C . French Country Cherry Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with plank construction and rounded corners. The case with two short drawers over two long ones, all carved. Brass escutcheons and pulls (upper right ring missing). Carved an...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s french workshop cabinet with 12 drawers.
Located in LYON, FR
Early 1900s workshop cabinet with 12 drawers.
Fully restored and varnished, this solid pine piece retains its original moulded wooden handles and a deep brown patina.
Some original ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV Provincial style painted commode or chest of drawers with wonderful details. Painted wood with trim detailed, decorative hardware.
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Century Furniture White Lacquered Bombe Form Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Provincial style bombe chests or nightstands
By Century Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
White lacquered ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Style Walnut Miniature Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
French Provincial Style Walnut Miniature Commode, early 20th century, with three drawers and brass pulls on four cabriole legs. 17" H x 20" W x 12" D. Provenance: From an Upper East ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$850 Sale Price
29% Off
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid ...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Belgium in the early 1900s using oak and pegged construction. The chest features three overlay drawers, all showing large, hand-made dovetail joints and...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
Rustic European Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany, in our warm straw wash finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain.
With three spacious drawers, each adorned with gold ring pulls, prov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,507 / item
18th Century Walnut Commode from the Rhone Valley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely piece is the quintessential example of a well crafted French commode. The proportions are pleasing, the details are superb with carving on side panels and the front apro...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Auffray
Co. French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers
By Auffray & Co.
USA, circa 1950s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 30.88" W ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over three long drawers, all carved and with fine brass foliate bales and escutcheons (lacki...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
Pair of Rustic White Painted European Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless piece that combines functionality with elegant provincial design. Crafted from solid mahogany, in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish.
With three spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$6,690 / set
Vintage French Walnut Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A narrow cabinet with a single drawer over a hinged drop front (looking like two drawers) with interior white marble lining. Three lower drawers, all with four panel constructed fron...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest
Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery
Design has a surrealistic feel to it
Obviously and artist depiction of a town
Finishe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Late 18th Century French Country Walnut Commode with Bronze Hardware
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite late 18th century French Country walnut commode showcases the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of provincial furniture from the Louis XV period. Made from rich, han...
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1790s French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,116 Sale Price
20% Off
French Provincial Style Three-Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely made French Provincial style three-drawer commode with large bronze pulls. Wonderful attention to detail.
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of Classic French Style Figured Wood Veneer Cabinets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly elegant and well made cabinet pair with handsome chosen veneers and a very interesting form. The serpentine shaped cases with figured wood ...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished...
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2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Distressed Marquetry and Ormolu Bombe Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This spectacular vintage commode captures the lavish spirit of the French Louis XV Rococo style, showcasing an exquisite bombe (swelled) silhouette. The body is richly adorned with i...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Rustic White Painted European Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless piece that combines functionality with elegant provincial design. Crafted from solid mahogany, in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish.
With three spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,507 / item
French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles, 1995. Please note scratch on side.
Drawers: 22" W x 16" D x 6" H
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1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
White Painted Lingerie Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite French Provincial-inspired piece is finished in a soft Architectural White with light distressing, adding a touch of vintage charm to your space.
With six spacious dr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,135 / item
French Provincial Style Polychrome, Gilt &Marble Commode by Kozak Studios 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French Provincial style commode by Kosak Studios offers shaped and beveled marble top over paint decorated case with single drawer over double lattice door cabinet...
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Provincial Style Double Dresser and Pair of Mirrors by Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial style bedroom Credenza set with double mirrors by John Widdicomb, marked with plaque, 1960s
Six drawers 22"wide
Two central doors with...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th-Century French Bow Front Marquetry Walnut
Marble Top Provincial Commode
Located in New York, NY
France circa 1770, solid walnut chest with bowed front, Provenance: private French castle in Le Cher, La Loire region, hard to find such a preserved piece from that time with origina...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite French Provincial-inspired piece is finished in a warm medium straw wash finish, adding a touch of vintage charm to your space.
With six spacious drawers, it offers a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,135 / item
20th Century French Provincial Style Chest on Chest
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial style cabinet on cabinet by John Widdicomb, not marked but purchased around the same time as others in this collectio...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,500 Sale Price
21% Off
French Style Chest of Drawers ~ Nightstand by Karges
Located in Portland, OR
French Provincial styling and exceptional craftsmanship combine in this chest of drawers by Karges. Bombe shape with curvaceous apron showcasing lovely carved details. Intricate hard...
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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Century Furniture Chest of Drawers French Country Distressed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Serpentine Dresser Distressed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis XV Style French Provincial Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 19th century Louis XV chest. Serpentine front with two smaller top drawers and two larger bottom drawers, on sturdy cabriole legs. Chest has a fabulous bleached painted finish ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
French Provincial Cherrywood Commode with Marble Top
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV Provincial cherrywood commode having 3 shaped front drawers supporting a slightly bowed front marble top resting on carving cabriole legs
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation. The Chest is in original condition and has simple decorative outline carving to the p...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers MINT!
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20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French Provincial walnut 3-drawer commode with hoof feet, heart carved apron and shaped top. Gorgeous patina. Old charming repair to the fron...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Early French 1920s hand-painted two-drawer commode with Marble Top.
The drawers have brass pulls and gilded bronze conner coverings hardware at the corners in Neoclassical Design.
F...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Provincial Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This French Provincial-style commode features a serpentine front and a warm, richly toned wood finish. It is accented by a scalloped apron—signature elements of the French Provincial...
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Early 2000s French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
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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