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French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

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
French Fitted Gentleman’s Travelling Dressing Case, in Leather
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French fitted gentleman’s travelling dressing case, in leather. A superb piece, this is definitely one for the Gentleman that thinks he has everything...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

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Leather

French Fitted Gentleman’s Travelling Dressing Case, in Leather
French Fitted Gentleman’s Travelling Dressing Case, in Leather

French Fitted Gentleman’s Travelling Dressing Case, in Leather

United Kingdom, Earth Globe Philips Challenge, 20th Mid-Century 1966
Located in Labrit, Landes
Barrel butter churn, made in Sweden 1797. This spruce churn can be used as a decoration accessory to hold a plant decoration. Shipping: 28 / 28 / 99 cm 6.2 kg.    
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

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Spruce

United Kingdom, Earth Globe Philips Challenge, 20th Mid-Century 1966
United Kingdom, Earth Globe Philips Challenge, 20th Mid-Century 1966

United Kingdom, Earth Globe Philips Challenge, 20th Mid-Century 1966

Churn, spruce, Sweden, late 18th century, 1797
Located in Labrit, Landes
Barrel butter churn, made in Sweden 1797. This spruce churn can be used as a decoration accessory to hold a plant decoration. Shipping: 28 / 28 / 99 cm 6.2 kg.    
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

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Spruce

Churn, spruce, Sweden, late 18th century, 1797
Churn, spruce, Sweden, late 18th century, 1797

Churn, spruce, Sweden, late 18th century, 1797

Antique Grain Trunk, c1800, FR-0049
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Grain trunk, c.1800 Very Cool hardware and detailing. Large sized. Good Condition. Wonderful character and paint Item #: FR-0049 Dimensions...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

Antique Grain Trunk, c1800, FR-0049
Antique Grain Trunk, c1800, FR-0049

Antique Grain Trunk, c1800, FR-0049

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Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 18th century French 3-panel folding screen, oil-on-canvas, depicting village and maritime scenes in cartouches with other decoration.
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Traveling Jewelry Case in Cream Shagreen Brass W/Leather Handles by R&Y Augousti
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Antique 1800s English Carved Oak Coffer Storage Trunk Box
Located in Centennial, CO
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H 18.5 in W 38.5 in D 17 in
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box
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Antique Gentleman's Valet Suitcase, English, Leather, Fitted Interior, C.1920
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18th Century Pair of Italian Polychrome Coffers
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H 21.26 in W 34.65 in D 13.19 in
Long circa 1800 Gothic Style Oak Board Trunk from France
Located in Dallas, TX
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20th Century Illuminated Replogle Globes, Inc. Globe and Stand- 2 Pieces
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Large 19th Century French Wicker Storage Laundry Basket, "Beaumont" in Paris
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Large 19th Century French Wicker Storage Laundry Basket, "Beaumont" in Paris
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Located in High Point, NC
Ornate carving gives this antique oak trunk an enchanting Neo-Renaissance aesthetic. Made in France in the 1800s, the front panel of the case is carv...
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1800s French Carved Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
An early 19th century carved trunk produced in France, this large trunk on a stand is a sculpted delicacy. Sporting an adroitly carved front, the orna...
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1800s French Carved Trunk
1800s French Carved Trunk

1800s French Carved Trunk

H 21.7 in W 44.5 in D 20.9 in
18th Century French Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
Built out of solid oak in France circa 1780, this ample trunk features deeply carved geometric panels with the ornate iron lock set at the center and comfortable handles on the sides...
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18th Century French Oak Trunk
18th Century French Oak Trunk

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H 26.8 in W 50.8 in D 24.8 in
1900s French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak trunk from France, produced circa 1900. Handsome, calm, and steady, this antique chest makes for stylish storage. Lightly decorated w...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Trunks and Luggage

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1900s French Bleached Oak Trunk

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H 28.5 in W 55.3 in D 23.6 in
1780s French Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
An oak trunk from 1780s France. The handsome case is elevated upon a pair of carved stretchers; an arched molding frames the metal lock piece, complete wi...
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1780s French Oak Trunk
1780s French Oak Trunk

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H 22.8 in W 45.7 in D 22.4 in
Antique French Bleached Oak Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
An oak trunk, made in France circa 1800. Dovetail joints give an appealing variation to the corners of the case: a decorative accent born of skillful craftsmanship. Large brass studs...
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Antique French Bleached Oak Trunk
Antique French Bleached Oak Trunk

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H 24.8 in W 42.5 in D 23.6 in
Wicker Bag with Leather Handles, Yellow Color, France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This bag has a beatiful patina. It is made in Rattan and leather with hand stitched seams. It has been done in France circa 1970. the color is yellow and brown.
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Wicker Bag with Leather Handles, Yellow Color, France 1970
Wicker Bag with Leather Handles, Yellow Color, France 1970

Wicker Bag with Leather Handles, Yellow Color, France 1970

H 2.37 in W 17.33 in D 5.52 in

French Provincial trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial trunks and luggage for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage trunks and luggage created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial trunks and luggage made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 trunks and luggage differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $595 and tops out at $23,599 while the average work can sell for $2,995.

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