Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
1960s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Rosewood
1930s French Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Oak
1970s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Pine
1970s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Oak
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Walnut
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Country Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
1990s Italian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
1970s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Rattan, Burlap
1980s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Cherry
1990s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Pine
20th Century European French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Lacquer, Pine
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Wood
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Wood
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Oak
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Oak
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Hardwood, Paint
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
1980s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Oak
1960s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
1980s Italian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Wood
20th Century Rustic Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
1950s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Bronze
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Stoneware
1970s Italian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Walnut
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Cherry
1950s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Cherry
1980s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Wood
1950s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Cherry
1980s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Cherry
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
20th Century French Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
1950s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Mahogany
1970s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Wood
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Cherry
20th Century American Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
1970s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Other Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
Brass
1970s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Sideboard
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.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets 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 storage 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. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, 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.