Drexel French Provincial
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut, Paint
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vanities
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Fabric, Wood, Down
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Bookcases
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Floor Mirrors and Full-Leng...
Mirror, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Linen Presses
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Secretaires
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Sideboards
Brass
1990s French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Carts and Bar Carts
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1980s Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Cotton, Silk, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Cabinets
Wood
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
20th Century American Country Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Leather, Oak
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs
Tapestry, Upholstery
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Leather, Chestnut
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1960s North American French Provincial Dressers
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Wardrobes and A...
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Buffets
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Vanities
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Cherry
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
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A Close Look at French-provincial Furniture
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.
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- What is Drexel Touraine?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Drexel Touraine is a line of furniture produced by Drexel Furniture. The pieces reflect the stylistic elements of the French Provincial style, and the company manufactured them from the mid-1950s through the mid-1960s. In the postwar era, North Carolina’s Drexel Furniture also 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. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Drexel furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2024Yes, Drexel Furniture is good quality, and owing to the commendable level of craftsmanship that characterizes the company's work, Drexel's furnishings typically retain or increase in value over time. Vintage Drexel dining tables, dressers and other pieces remain highly desirable for enthusiasts of mid-century modern design.
The North Carolina manufacturer initially became known for pieces inspired by historic European furniture. In the postwar era, Drexel adapted to changing tastes and 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. The Profile and Projection collections of the period, designed with sculptural shapes by John Van Koert, also see demand on today’s secondary market.
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