French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
displayed items. The cabinet features large glass panels, and interior LED lighting perfect for showcasing
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Bookcases
Glass, Wood
French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
displayed items. The cabinet features large glass panels, and interior LED lighting perfect for showcasing
Glass, Wood
French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet II
Located in Westwood, NJ
contrast that highlights the beauty of your displayed items. The cabinet features large glass panels for
Glass, Wood
Provincial Ebonized Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The display case has remarkably subtle details such
Wood
Provincial Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The white display case has remarkably
Wood
French Provincial Waxed Pine Bookcase Display Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH WAXED PINE DISPLAY CABINET OR CUPBOARD Circa mid-to-late 19th century Item # 306REP14A A
Magnets
$3,950
H 76 in W 26 in D 14 in
French Provincial-Style Mirrored and Electrified Carved Oak Display Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial-style (20th Century) carved oak display cabinet / vitrine with two display
Oak
$3,250
H 77 in W 54 in D 15.5 in
French Provincial Fruitwood Vitrine, Bookcase, Display Cabinet, Mid 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial Fruitwood Vitrine, Bookcase, or Glazed Display Cabinet, Mid 19th Century. Having
Fruitwood
$2,795
H 80.75 in W 34.25 in D 18 in
French Provincial Louis XV Solid Maple Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV breakfront bookcase or display cabinet USA
Brass
$5,875 / set
H 77.5 in W 34 in D 16.25 in
Pair 1960's Italian Provincial Tall Arched Top Display Cabinets
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Matching 1960's Italian Provincial style Display Cabinets. Arched cabinet tops. 3 glass
Wood
French Country Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
French country, coastal, or transitional spaces. A true statement piece, this cabinet offers both warmth
Glass, Wood
$3,750
H 83 in W 59 in D 20.5 in
Louis XV Style French Provincial Fruitwood China Display Cabinet Bookcase Curio
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and impressive Louis XV / French Provincial style display cabinet, circa 1990. Features a
Glass, Mirror, Fruitwood
French Provincial Large Display Case Painted Oak, Two Piece
Located in IT
This French Provincial large display case is a true statement piece, featuring an off-white/grey
Oak
$2,750
H 85 in W 56 in D 22 in
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany Wedding Armoire Wardrobe Display Cabinet 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Louis XV / Provincial style wedding armoire / wardrobe / linen press or display
Mahogany
French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage French Display Curio Cabinet with Giltwood Gold Leaf and
Gold Leaf
White Arched Display Cabinet
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame, this cabinet features an eye-catching arched design that adds a
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century French oak bookcase or display cabinet featuring dramatic scale and carved detail
Glass, Oak
$1,650
H 34 in W 23 in D 10 in
Small French Walnut Display Cabinet with Glass Door and Interior Shelves
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely walnut French provincial cabinet of small size, the arched moulded cornice with a charming
Glass, Walnut
$29,850
H 130 in W 115 in D 23.5 in
Late 18th Century Large French Bookcase Deux Corps Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
provincial design. At over ten feet tall, the two-part ("Deux Corp") cabinet offers substantial storage and a
Pine
$8,700
H 95.75 in W 82 in D 21 in
19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century large French bleached oak bookcase and display cabinet featuring extensive and highly
Brass
$8,582Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.9 in W 57.29 in D 20.87 in
Two Door Oak Display Cabinet with Bronze Details, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
This two door display cabinet dates from the first third of the 19th century and was produced in
Velvet, Glass, Wood, Mahogany
$11,850
H 94 in W 92.25 in D 21 in
20th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Round Top, TX
This large oak bookcase or display cabinet has three long glass doors and stands over 7.5' tall and
Glass, Oak, Paint
$3,950
H 89.5 in W 49 in D 18.75 in
19th-Century French White Painted Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Glass Doors
Located in Round Top, TX
glass panes. The white painted finish is newer to the display cabinet and shows intentional age through
Oak, Paint, Glass
Siegel Paris Wall Display Cabinet – Oak & Glass – 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
Siegel Paris Wall Display Cabinet – Oak & Glass – 1950s The Heritage of French Luxury Retail: An
Glass, Oak
$2,913
H 93.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Parisian Hand Carved White and Gold-Leaf Display/Curio Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Parisian Hand Carved White and Gold-Leaf Display/Curio Cabinet Beautiful hand carved
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century French Display Case in Walnut and Glass, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
uprights, on rounded legs. This antique display cabinet retains its original finish, which has been
Walnut
Fine and Large French Style Distressed Painted Wood Display Case
Located in Bridgeport, CT
double glazed doors on top, opening to four shelves. The separate lower cabinet doors open to two shelves
Wood
$6,618
H 33.86 in W 77.56 in D 24.02 in
Vintage Siegel Paris Oak Shop Counter – Glass Display Showcase – 1950s
By Maison Siegel
Located in LYON, FR
Vintage Siegel Paris Oak Shop Counter – Glass Display Showcase – 1950s The Pinnacle of Luxury
Oak
$2,755
H 34.65 in W 78.75 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Oak & Brass Plated Metal Display Case – Circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
This 1950s display case stands out for its sleek horizontal lines and perfect balance. The solid
Steel
Unavailable
H 83.75 in W 34 in D 15.5 in
CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry French Provincial Curio Display Cabinet
By Raymond Sabota, Century Furniture
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style display cabinet by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection
Brass
Carved French Oak Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique French cabinet, from the mid-1800s, was purchased in Paris. It's of a style often used
Wood
Unavailable
H 45.75 in W 39.75 in D 16.25 in
Rustic Stripped Oak French Renaissance Style Display Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Atlanta, GA
Here we have a beautiful antique small display cabinet from France. Fashioned of lovely stripped
Oak
Cabinet, Bookcase or Display Cabinet
Located in Summerland, CA
1930s, Tall charming painted cabinet with floral garland panels and chicken wire doors. Great for
Wood
Unavailable
H 90.5 in W 81.5 in D 20.5 in
WHITE OF MEBANE Mid 20th Century French Country China Display Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A china display cabinet in the French Country style by White Furniture. Walnut and burl walnut with
Brass
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 21.26 in
Antique 1900 French Continental Bleached Solid Oak Shop Counter Display Cabinet
Located in Dorking, Surrey
This French shop counter was dark oak and has recently been bleached. It has a storage compartment
Other
Vintage French Provincial Style Aqua Verdigris China Cabinet
Located in Centennial, CO
Beautiful French provincial display cabinet, perhaps from the 1960s. Light honey colored wood
Ash
French Provincial Style Mahogany Display Cabinet
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany display cabinet with four interior shelves and chicken wire door
Glass, Mahogany
Painted French Provincial Style Display Cabinet
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Painted Country French style display cabinet A soft oyster white finish, with subtle distressed
Wood
Antique 18C French Provincial Wire Front Armoire Display Cabinet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Provincial Wire Front Armoire Display Cabinet.
Fruitwood
Sold
H 81 in W 55.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Vaisselier Display Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Fruitwood Vaisselier sideboard dresser. It is hand carved in
Fruitwood
Sold
H 77 in W 16 in D 62 in
20th Century Italian Provincial Walnut China Display Cabinet Cupboard French
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1970s Italian Provincial China Hutch. Made from walnut with a stepback top with 4 glass
Walnut
Antique French Provincial Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
adjustable shelving, it will also serve as an impressive display cabinet. The bleached oak give it a fresh
Wood, Oak
French Provincial Display Cabient
Located in Manhasset, NY
A handsome French Provincial walnut display cabinet, late 18th to early 19th century, the open
Wood
Sold
H 91 in W 41 in D 19.5 in
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Hand Carved White Secretary Desk and Display Cabinet This hand carved
Glass, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 76.19 in W 29.02 in D 17.52 in
Early 20th Century French Provincial Corner Display Cabinet in Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
20th century French Provincial style corner display cabinet. By unknown manufacturer from France
Glass, Wood
Antique French Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Like a four-masted ship, this antique French display cabinet is equipped with steel upper shelving
Metal
1880s French Oak Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
An oak display cabinet from France, circa 1880. Features two drawers, double cabinet doors, and an
Brass
French Vitrine Display Double Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good sized double French vitrine or display cabinet Circa 1930 Three plate shelves and good quality
Glass
1820s French Wooden Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden display cabinet from 1820s France. This bright and charmingly handcrafted cabinet features
Oak
Sold
H 77.5 in W 30.5 in D 15 in
Henredon Custom Folio One Walnut Provincial Tall Narrow Display Cabinet Curio
By Henredon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henredon Custom Folio One Walnut French Provincial Style Tall Narrow Display Cabinet Curio. Item
Walnut
French Boulle Display Cabinet Bijouterie Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant French display cabinet in the Boulle manner Features the distinctive style of Boulle inlay
Brass
French Display Cabinet Mahogany Vitrine Glazed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Rather Pretty French Style Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet. Standing Upon Carved
Mahogany
19th Century French Oak Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful and unique, this antique oak display cabinet cuts a striking silhouette. Made in France in
Metal
Sold
H 83 in W 19 in D 49.5 in
Vintage Italian Provincial Blue Trimmed Oak China Hutch Display Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful farmhouse curio cabinet or showcase, circa 1940s. Drawing inspiration from French
Glass, Oak, Paint
1880s, French Oak Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This antique display cabinet harks back to an era of exploration and discovery. Made in Belle
Metal
Sold
H 85.5 in W 61 in D 18 in
Baker Country French Provincial Oak Wood Lighted Bar Cabinet Display Buffet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker Country French Provincial oak wood lighted bar cabinet display buffet. Item features a pull
Glass, Oak
French Style Bowfronted Corner Display Cabinet
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
French style bow fronted corner cabinet in good condition with ormolu style mounts to the top and
Kingwood
Antique French Glass Shelf Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
From France, circa 1900. This white painted buffet is topped with an intriguing shelving unit made
Iron
Twentieth Century French Wooden Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A nineteen hundred’s painted wood display cabinet with shelves. This finely crafted, yet
Metal
1900s French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak display cabinet from France, produced circa 1900. A striking, open-faced display
Metal
1860s French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak cabinet was made in France, circa 1860. The display portion is refurnished with
Metal
Display Cabinet Tallboy
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Gorgeous and seldom seen vintage two part French tallboy/display cabinet. The top part has two tall
Wood
Antique Display Cabinet, France, circa 1890
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique cabinet from the end of the 19th century. Furniture in very good condition. Origin
Oak
Antique French Oak Screen Door Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A distinctive storage piece from France, circa 1880. At nearly twelve feet, this four door cabinet
Metal
Display Cabinet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Display Cabinet or Vesalier
Oak
1880s Blue Painted French Oak Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
onto an interior shelf. Made in France circa 1880, this piece is a striking backdrop for display, with
Brass
Antique French Painted Secretary Desk Display Cabinet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Exquisite antique French hand-painted 2 part drop front secretary desk display cabinet. Features
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 89.75 in W 88 in D 16.75 in
Mid-19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th century French bookcase or display cabinet crafted from bleached oak and constructed in
Brass
Late 18th Century French Oak Deux Corp Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Tall French Provincial late 18th Century or early 19th century oak Deux-Corps (two piece) cabinet
Brass
19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
install the heavy oak lower cabinet with three doors and the upper display cabinet with 3 glass doors. Age
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
for great display of books or any collection held within. This cabinet is built in 2 sections, making
Oak
18th Century White-Grey French Pair of Walnut Display Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique distinctive pair of 18th century display cabinets with a tall crown molding, made of
Walnut
Sold
H 4.5 in W 6 in D 17 in
Vintage French Country Black Painted Hanging Wall Shelf Curio Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wall hanging curio display cabinet. Made of wood featuring French Country styling with
Wire
19th Century French Bleached Oak Large Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This impressive bleached oak display cabinet has four upper cabinet glass doors, four lower drawers
Glass, Oak
Hand-Carved French Provincial Buffet from Bresse with Display Niches
Located in Fayetteville, AR
niches and central cabinet. The hand hewn and carved French walnut gives a rich warm feel, while the
Walnut
Sold
H 122.25 in W 121.25 in D 26.75 in
Large French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase, circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
This dramatic bleached oak bookcase or display cabinet has four long glass panels and stands just
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century Large French Black Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
This large oak bookcase or display cabinet has three long glass doors and stands over 7.5' tall and
Glass, Oak, Paint
Sold
H 62 in W 29 in D 16.25 in
19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Confiturier Wine Cabinet Display Brittany
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century antique French carved oak confiturier wine cabinet display Brittany ~Direct from
Chestnut, Oak
Antique Belgian Country Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A two part buffet cabinet with four doors and handy drawer storage. Glass display windows give a
Brass
Antique Belgian Painted Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A rhythms of vertical lines, enhances a subtle edge detail in this dark and stylish cabinet from
Brass
1920s Belgian Painted Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A well structured large cabinet from the Namur region of Belgium. Atmospheric dark color is
Brass
Sold
H 49.25 in W 19 in D 13 in
Fornasetti Style Renaissance French Display Curio Cabinet by Eric Lansdown
By Eric Lansdown, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Southampton, NJ
This house by Eric Lansdown in French Renaissance style serves as a display curio cabinet or
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 68 in W 30.5 in D 10 in
French Country Provincial Black & White Distress Painted Bookcase Display Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Country Provincial Style Black & White Distress Painted Bookcase Display Stand. Item
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 56.5 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Kingwood Veneer French Glass Shelved Display Cabinet Crushed Velvet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely French kingwood glass shelved display cabinet A
Plastic, Kingwood
Sold
H 96.25 in W 49.75 in D 23.5 in
Pair, 19th C. Black French Oak Bookcases Display Cabinets w/ Adjustable Shelving
Located in Round Top, TX
decorative triangular crown is removable as well making each display case customized by the buyer. These
Glass, Oak, Paint
Sold
H 80 in W 35.25 in D 17 in
LARGE Antique French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Display China c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
LARGE Antique French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Display China c1890. Direct from
Wood
$5,149 / item
H 23.5 in Dm 16 in
Made to Order Round and Rectangular Top French Burled Walnut Side Tables
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfectly scaled and gorgeous in form, this burled walnut side table makes a statement wherever it is. The burled walnut veneer gives this table a rich and stylish elegance that fits...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Large Distressed Oval Cushion Panelled Mirror
Located in London, GB
A large distressed oval shaped mirror with cushion panelled border. The faceted glass border heavily distressed with lighter distressed inner. Can be hung both portrait and landscape...
Mirror
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,400 / item
H 34 in W 55 in D 1 in
55" x 34" Ceramic & Fiber Wall Sculpture #758, Stoneware w/ White Cotton Fringe
By Karen Gayle Tinney
Located in Proctorsville, VT
Wall Sculpture #758 by Karen Gayle Tinney Four panel wall sculpture. Hand formed ceramic pieces in unglazed white stoneware with white cotton fringe in two thicknesses. Hanging wire...
Ceramic, Cotton
Birds & Other Animals with Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
A groundbreaking study of animals through the rarely seen sketches by legendary artist Pablo Picasso The masterful drawings of Pablo Picasso teach animal recognition to the youngest...
Paper
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Walnut, Cut Glass
Sold|$4,000
H 67.25 in W 64.97 in D 18.12 in
Japanese Antique Storage Cabinet, 1912–1930 - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet dating from approximately 1912–1930, spanning the late Taishō to early Shōwa period. Originally used in a study, the piece features twenty-four pan...
Wood
$1,550 / item
H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel
Strike Full Length Mirror by Matteo Cibic
By Matteo Cibic, Scarlet Splendour
Located in Kolkata, IN
Strike Full Length Mirror by Matteo Cibic is a tall mirror with a Classic vanilla noir border. India's handicrafts are as multifarious as its cultures, and as rich as its history. T...
Resin
$3,240 / item
H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Coralina II Nightstand Glossy Lacquered and Antique Brass Handle
Located in Frazão, Porto
Elegant and sophisticated, the bedside table Coralina is characterized by a curved structure in lacquered finish, on which the drawers in are inserted. This bedside table also allow...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Onyx Narrow Bowl
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introducing our exquisite Onyx NARROW Bowl, a fusion of elegance and functionality. Crafted from luxurious onyx stone, this stunning bowl is a testament to timeless beauty and sophis...
Marble
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$3,111
H 36.23 in W 42.92 in D 24.02 in
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of Drawers
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers. Having a brushing slide over three long drawers, each with brass handles. The chest stands on splayed feet and...
Mahogany
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.
Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.
Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.