Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1956
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By Drexel USA, 1956 Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green and gold gilt trim, and original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Sideboard Credenza, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, bar cabinet, or credenza By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Cream lacquered case, with walnut top, and original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Lingerie Chest or Semainier
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XV style six-drawer lingerie chest or semainier By Drexel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware...
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A charming French Provincial chest by Drexel, crafted in the mid-20th century from solid wood and showcasing ornate carved drawer fronts, cabriole legs, and original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Walnut and Cream Lacquered Dining Table, 1962
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dining table or breakfast table By Drexel USA, 1962 Carved walnut, with cream lacquered apron and cabriole legs.
Walnut, Lacquer
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Commode
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two-drawer commode or bedside chest By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and...
Brass
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Style Armchairs - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Style Armchairs - Pair Pair of Drexel Heritage French Louis XV style armchairs.
Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Nightstand, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or nightstand By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted floral design, and original pain...
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Gentleman's Chest
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 41"W x 19.25"D x 60.25"H.
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection" USA, Circa 1970s Carved walnut with shell motif, hand-painted floral acce...
Brass
Secretary Desk by Drexel Heritage, Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Secretary Desk By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 1970s Floral Motifs, French Provincial, Cabinet, Walnut, c. 1970s Secretary Desk, Floral Motifs Measurements: 57....
Wood
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Carved oak, with glass shelves and original brass hardware.
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Triple Dresser, 1970s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with original hand painted flo...
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 43"W x 19.75"D x 34.13"H.
Brass
$900Sale Price / set|40% Off
French Provincial Style Pine Wood Wall Tall Mirror by Drexel, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of French provincial wall tall mirrors by Drexel Heritage.
Mirror, Pine
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Provincial Walnut Bedside Chests Nest Tables
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
2 mid century French Provincial / Louis XVI style side tables by Drexel Heritage, circa 1968.
Brass
Drexel Brittany Heritage French Provincial Carved Wood Armoire, 1960s
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Design: French Provincial style, embodying classic Drexel Heritage craftsmanship.
Wood
Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Drexel Mid-Century French Provincial Style Oak Bedside Tables Measures 25.5" in width, 17" in depth and 24" in height.
Oak
$1,377Sale Price|25% Off
Drexel Heritage Louis XV French Armchairs Linen
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Linen, Wood
$1,046Sale Price / set|25% Off
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Wood
Pristine Pair Drexel Heritage Block Front French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pristine Pair of Drexel Heritage Block Front French Country Fruitwood Chest of Drawers. All drawers open and close flawlessly. Dimensions: 34" in width, 19" in depth and 31" in hei...
Fruitwood
Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of French provincial dining chairs by Drexel Heritage.
Oak
French Provincial Oak Parquet Top Dining Table (chairs available)
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a large dining table. The top Is styled like parquet. The elbows on the table are carved and they end in a bun foot. It has 2 leaves that's 24 x 44 each. The table extends to...
Walnut
Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk
By Drexel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A masterpiece of classic design, this vintage writing desk by renowned maker Drexel embodies the grace and sophistication of the French Provincial style.
Brass
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection" USA, 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats....
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$1,496Sale Price|25% Off
Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"
By Drexel
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 Huge Solid Wood Drexel ...
Wood
Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This nicely upholstered pair of bergere are made by the Drexel Heritage Furniture Company. They are made in the French Provincial style.
Fabric, Walnut
Drexel Large Tufted Floral Upholstery 35” Diameter Ottoman Foot Stool Bench MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Drexel Large Tufted Floral Upholstery 35” Diameter Ottoman Foot Stool Bench MINT
Upholstery
$1,017Sale Price|25% Off
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Lounge Chairs Louis XV Silk
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 Pair of Vintage French ...
Cotton, Silk, Mahogany
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Fruitwood Bombe Low Commode Nightstand Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Provincial Fruitwood Bombe Low Commode Nightstand Chest.
Wood
Insignia Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Burl 2 Door Bombe Cabinet Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Insignia Drexel Heritage Italian Provincial Burl Wood 2 Door Bombe Cabinet Commode. Item features 2 dovetailed interior drawers, original label, quality American craftsmanship. Circa...
Wood
Pair of Country French Decorative Accent Fireside Beige Armchairs MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Country French Decorative Accent Fireside Beige Armchairs MINT
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
Brass
Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing ArmChair
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing Arm Chair MINT!
Upholstery, Oak
Large Oversize Figural Country French Style Open Bookcase with Spindles
By Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large figural oak open bookcase shelf Henredon Baker decor.
Oak
Beige to Off White Wash Finish Leather Top French Provincial Square Game Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beige to Off White Wash Finish Leather Top French Provincial Square Game Table MINT
Leather, Oak
Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Tapestry, Upholstery
Dark Amber Tone 6 Drawers High Boy French Chest of Drawers by Thomasville MINT!
By Heritage-Henredon, Thomasville, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dark Amber Tone 6 Drawers High Boy French Chest of Drawers by Thomasville MINT!
Brass
Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co., Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Upholstery, Walnut
Italian Carved Scallops Decorated 25" Square Cherry Top Sid End Occasional Table
By Heritage-Henredon, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Carved Scallops Decorated 25" Square Cherry Top Sid End Occasional Table
Cherry
Very Fine Carved Mahogany 3 drawers c1940s Vanity Console Table Writing Desk
By Drexel, Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved Mahogany 3 drawers c1940s Vanity Console Table Writing Desk
Mahogany
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console
By Globe Furniture, Heritage-Henredon, Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Small Black Leather Top One Drawer Cabriole Carved Leg Chestnut Desk Console Writing Table MINT!
Leather, Chestnut
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 25.75 in
Pair of Drexel French Provincial Boudoir Chairs, circa 1950
By Drexel
Located in Richmond, VA
A very elegant pair of carved wood French provincial style boudoir chairs manufactured by Drexel.
Cotton
Drexel Furniture French Country Black Lacquered Long Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Morgan, UT
Drexel Furniture French Country Black Lacquered Long Dresser Drexel Furniture, USA, 1960s 82" wide x 19" deep x 31.25" tall Very nice long dresser with nine large drawers and poli...
Wood
DREXEL Touraine II Pecan French Country China Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A china display cabinet in the French Country style by Drexel, from their Touraine II Collection. Pecan, or similar nutwood, brass hardware, arched top with crown molding, decorative...
Brass
Unavailable
H 74 in W 44 in D 22 in
DREXEL Studio Marseille Mahogany French Style Armoire / Linen Press
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
An armoire / linen press in the French style by Drexel Studio, from their Marseille Collection. Mahogany with flame mahogany door & drawer fronts, decorative brass hardware, crown mo...
Brass
Unavailable
H 22 in W 26 in D 26 in
DREXEL HERITAGE Mid 20th Century Burl Walnut Cabinet End Side Table
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Regency style square cabinet side table by Drexel Heritage. Walnut with brass hardware, burl walnut top with low gallery edge, and a solid ogee edge base. Features a one doo...
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 62 in L 36 in
Drexel French Provincial Cherry Buffet Sideboard Breakfront Console Server
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1985 Drexel heritage French Provincial buffet or server.
Cherry
Sold
H 24.13 in W 22 in D 15 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstand, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nightstand By Drexel USA, circa 1950s Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 33.25 in W 62 in D 21 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 28.25 in W 17 in D 12.5 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstand, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nightstand or bedside table By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 35.25 in W 54 in D 21.5 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 33 in W 62.25 in D 21 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Drexel USA, circa 1950s Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 48 in W 36.25 in D 21.13 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser, circa 1950s
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style five-drawer highboy dresser By Drexel USA, circa 1950s Walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 16 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Vintage Drexel French Provincial Oakwood Cabriole Leg Stool Bench, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Drexel French style Provincial oakwood cabriole leg stool bench - a pair.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 26.13 in W 38.25 in D 22.25 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Nightstands or Side Tables, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or side tables.
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 40.63 in D 20.63 in
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Vanity With Flip Up Mirror
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style vanity with flip up mirror By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Brass
French Provincial Cabernet Nightstands by Drexel Pair
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage French Provincial Cabernet Nightstands by Drexel Very solid and well-made pieces.
Oak
Sold
H 71.5 in W 54.5 in L 71.5 in
Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry French Provincial China Cabinet Breakfront
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1985 Drexel Heritage French Provincial china cabinet. Made of cherry featuring rectangular serpentine form with a breakfront, domed top, and cabriole legs. 3087, 1151.
Glass, Cherry
Sold
H 30 in W 72 in D 44 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Oak Parquetry Avalon Extendable Dining Table
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drawing inspiration from Country French & Provincial Styling. Features an Oak extendable parquetry top with serpentine carved frieze set between dramatic cabriole legs showcasin...
Oak
Pair of Country French Provincial Settees by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of chocolate velvet settees crafted by Drexel Heritage. The matching settees have beautifully carved walnut frames in the country French provincial or Louis XV style.
Fabric, Wood, Down
Sold
H 25 in W 26 in D 17.5 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Nightstands, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut nightstands with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, circa 19...
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armoire Dresser
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut wardrobe dresser chest of drawers with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" ...
Brass
Sold
H 31.75 in W 47 in D 19 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Walnut Sideboard Server or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial flip-top sideboard, buffet server, or bar cabinet on casters By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Walnut, with hand-painted details and original ...
Brass
Sold
H 36.25 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
6 Vintage Drexel Heritage Cherry French Provincial Pretzel Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage Drexel cherry French Provincial dining chairs featuring an open Pretzel back with "S" scrolls, padded seats, carved aprons and cabriole legs.
Upholstery, Cherry
Sold
H 35.13 in W 64.25 in D 22.5 in
French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Triple Dressers by Drexel, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style white lacquered triple dresser or credenza By Drexel Furniture USA, circa 1950s White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 35.13 in W 64.25 in D 22.5 in
French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Triple Dresser by Drexel, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style white lacquered triple dresser or credenza By Drexel Furniture USA, circa 1950s White lacquered walnut, with original brass hardw...
Brass
Sold
H 31.75 in W 80 in D 21 in
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 carved walnut long dresser or credenza with shell motif and painted floral accents By Drexel Heritage "Brittany Collection" USA, cir...
Brass
Sold
H 31.5 in W 80 in D 21 in
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.
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 29.25 in L 34 in
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bergère Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered bergère or lounge chairs.
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
While vintage Drexel Furniture dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design, the manufacturer's story actually begins decades before its celebrated postwar-era Declaration line took shape.
In 1903, in the small town of Drexel in the foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, six partners came together to found a company that would become one of the country’s leading furniture producers. The first offerings from Drexel Furniture were simple: a bed, washstand and bureau all crafted from native oak wood, sold as a bedroom suite for $14.50.
One of Drexel’s early innovations was to employ staff designers, something the company initiated in the 1930s. This focus on design, which few other furniture companies were committing to at the time, allowed Drexel to respond to a variety of new and traditional tastes. This included making pieces inspired by historic European furniture, like the popular French Provincial–style Touraine bedroom and dining group that borrowed its curves from Louis XV-era furniture. Others replicated the ornate details of 18th-century chinoiserie or the embellishments of Queen Anne furniture. Always ready to adapt to new customer demands, during World War II, Drexel built a sturdy desk designed especially for General Douglas MacArthur.
In the postwar era, Drexel embraced the clean lines of mid-century modernism with the Declaration collection designed by Stewart MacDougall and Kipp Stewart that featured elegant credenzas and more made in walnut, and the Profile and Projection collections designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert. In the 1970s, Drexel introduced high-end furniture in a Mediterranean style.
Drexel changed hands and visions throughout the years. It was managed by one of the original partners — Samuel Huffman — until 1935, at which time his son Robert O. Huffman took over as president. It was then that the company began to expand, with several acquisitions of competitors in the 1950s, including Table Rock Furniture, the Heritage Furniture Co. and more.
With the manufacturer’s success — spurred by its embrace of advertising in home and garden magazines — it opened more factories in both North and South Carolina. By 1957, the company that had started with a factory of 50 workers had 2,300 employees and was selling its furniture nationwide.
Drexel underwent a series of name changes in its long history. Its acquisition of Southern Desk Company in 1960 bolstered its production of institutional furniture for dormitories, classrooms, churches and laboratories.
In the following decades, contracts with government agencies, hotels, schools and hospitals brought its high-quality furniture to a global audience. U.S. Plywood-Champion Papers bought Drexel Enterprises in 1968, and it became Drexel Heritage Furnishings.
In 2014, the last Drexel Heritage plant, in Morganton, North Carolina, closed its doors. The company rebranded as Drexel in 2017.
The vintage Drexel furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes end tables designed by Edward Wormley, walnut side tables designed by Kipp Stewart and lots more.
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.