French Provincial Dressers
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
Vintage French Provincial Style Highboy Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form highboy dresser
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning book-matched burled...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Style Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 55” H x 44.50” W x 20.50” D
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century French Country Whitewashed Distressed Finish Triple Dresser
Located in Charlotte, NC
A triple dresser in the French Country style, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville. Solid hardwood with distressed whitewashed finish and antiqued brass hardware. Features nine ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Jacques Bodart
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning ...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacque...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Henredon French Provincial Burled Wood Dresser
By Henredon
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage Henredon French Provincial Burled Wood Dresser. Featuring seven drawers for storage, original French style har...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Metal
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Triple Dresser or Credenza, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered a...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Style Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very heavy well made dresser by John Widdicomb. All drawers are dovetailed
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Walnut
French 6 Door Bleached Oak Larder Cupboard
Located in Seaford, GB
A delightful and rare large French Larder Cupboard or Cabinet. Made from solid Oak and dating to the 19th Century this piece has loads of charm and character. Of course it could be u...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood, white and black Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier Semainier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" an...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Style Dresser by Dixon Powdermaker
Located in Jacksonville, FL
VIntage late 20th century dresser features French provincial styling with bronze ornate hardware. Gold leaf detailing as well. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Newly Refinished - Vintage French Provincial Lacquered Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Lacquer
"Seven Seas" Painted Dresser by Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely painted dresser from Hooker Furniture's popular "Seven Seas" collection. French Provincial styling meets with modern American construction for a piece that is as eye catching ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Metal
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut bombay form long dresser
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1960s
Solid carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 74"W ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Country French Provincial Serpentine 9 Drawer Triple Dresser 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
A stout mid century French Provincial dresser featuring serpentine form with nine dovetailed oak drawers, paneled accents and cabriole legs. Attributed to Bethlehem Furniture Co.
Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut bombay form long dresser
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1960s
Solid carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 74"W ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser, Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1970s
Pink lacquered solid oak, with original brass hardware.
Measure...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Lingerie Chest With Mounted Ormolu
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer highboy dresser or lingerie chest
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved banded walnut, with bronze ormolu mounts, and original...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dresser or Credenza
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza.
By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection".
USA, 1970s
Measures:...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Empire Marble Top Bronze Mounted Lingerie Chest Tall Narrow Dresser Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French Empire marble top bronze mounted lingerie chest tall narrow 8 drawers dresser mint!
Bronze ring shape drop pulls.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
WHITE OF MEBANE Cherry French Country Style Serpentine Triple Dresser
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style triple dresser by White Furniture. Solid cherry wood with slightly distressed finish, ogee edge to the top, serpentine shape, brass hardware, decoratively carv...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dresser by White Furniture, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By White Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measur...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
ROMWEBER Mid 20th Century Satinwood French Provincial Triple Dresser
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style triple dresser by Romweber Furniture, from their Marquise Collection. Solid wood painted an antique white with satinwood to the top, drawer fronts & sides, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style seven-drawer highboy dresser
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 44...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier Semainier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" an...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Off White Painted and Distressed Three Drawer Dresser
Located in Sheridan, CO
This chest features a serpentine front, cabriole legs and scroll feet. The Vintaged white finish is rubbed through and distressed to allow the natural beauty of the wood beneath to s...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Me...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Solid Walnut French Provincial Double Dresser
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut double dresser with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three drawers along side three drawers. The dresser with a scalloped front, solid side panels.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century French Provincial Serpentine Dresser Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Provincial dresser or chest or drawers featuring rectangular form with serpentine edges and white and gold accents. 7...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Pair of Italian Olive Burl Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Small Dresser Stands Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian Olive Burl Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Small Dresser Stands Table NICE!
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Olive, Burl
Vintage Italian Book Form Burl Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
23" Vintage Italian Book Form Burl Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Very unusual libro (book style) nightstand or dresser from Italy. Four drawers and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Burl
John Stuart French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser or gentleman's chest
By John Stuart
USA, circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measure...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Maple Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1940s
Sculpted maple, with walnut top and original brass hardware.
M...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Wicker & Tessellated Stone Top Dresser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Sculptural French Wicker & Tessellated Stone Top 6 Drawer Dresser
Approximate Measurements in Inche...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Stone
Hand-carved French Blonde Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th C early 20th C. hand carved French Oak Provincial serpentine four drawer chest. The drawers are deep & spacious.
Graceful serpentine profile with shell motif & ornate cabr...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
Dixie Furniture Provincial Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Provincial Style Walnut Fruitwood chest of drawers. Very solid construction with original French drawer pulls and featuring 5 drawers, all with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Bombe Country French Carved Cherry 3 Drawer Dresser Brass Hardware Pulls Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombe Country French carved cherry 3 drawer dresser brass hardware pulls mint!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mount Airy Walnut French Country Provincial Lowboy Chest Dresser Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Mt. Airy walnut French Provincial / Country lowboy chest, dresser or stand featuring rectangular serpentine form with two drawers, brass hardware and cabriole legs. 2483.
...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Walnut
18th/19th Century Country French Chest with Paris Label
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A French antique chest with particularly fine form in original condition. An antique country French three drawer chest with rococo brass pulls and escutcheons, one key, planked top a...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombe form nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1950s
Carved solid cherry wood, with beautiful bev...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This provincial oak armoire combines a statuesque design with a subtle natural finish. Built in France in the 1800s, the burled grain of the oak provides elegant organic ornament, wh...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
18th C French Provincial Five Drawer Walnut Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful French Provincial walnut commode with serpentine front and conforming molded edge top, surmounting three fitted top drawers (one of which is hidden in the center), over t...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
1950s, Vintage French Provincial Style Cherry Wood Dresser by John Widdicomb
Located in Seattle, WA
French provincial dresser made by John Widdicomb.
Grand Rapids, USA , circa 1950s.
Sold Cherry Cconstruction and original custom paint and brass hardware.
Good original vint...
Category
1950s Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Wonderful 18th Century French Dresser
Located in Seaford, GB
We are delighted to offer this very rare French early 18th Century Dresser. Made in the South of France around Bourg en Bresse and often referred to as Meubles Bressan. Made from Bur...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak, Burl
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Provincial Walnut Three Drawer Commode or Chest, French or Canadian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine provincial walnut three drawer commode with shaped top and conforming case, scrolled brass or bronze pulls and escutcheons (probably original), raised panel drawer fronts and ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser
Made of s...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Long Country French Bombe 8 Drawer White Wash Burl Dresser Credenza Solid & Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long Country French bombe 8 drawer white wash burl wood dresser credenza solid & mint!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Bombay Form Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved solid oak, with burl wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
White lacquered carved solid walnut, with original brass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial dressers 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 dressers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial dressers made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dressers, popular names associated with this style include John Widdicomb, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, and Davis Cabinet Company. 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 dressers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $32,500 while the average work can sell for $2,795.
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