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French Provincial Buffets

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
Period: 19th Century
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Metal

19th Century French Wooden Dresser with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century chifonier made in France boasts a refined marble top, resting over a wooden case with three deep and two shallow drawers adorned by gilded bail pulls. A curious ang...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Marble

19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet is a charming example of the genre, styled with tailored lines compared to most French furnishings, yet still a design executed with flair! ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Cherry, Oak, Walnut

Antique French Limed Buffet A De Corps
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique French limed pine buffet a de corps, with large glazed doors over 2 blind doors. It has 2 shelves above and one below. Original hinges and escutcheons sets off this understa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Pine

19th Century Country French Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Fruitwood Buffet was designed for an efficient floor plan. Measuring only 17" deep, it will fit where many similar types will not. Just three inches wid...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

19th C Enfilade
Located in Vista, CA
A sweet painted small hand painted sideboard with bun feet in the front and block legs in the back.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with the exquisite 19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet, a statement piece resonating with the charm and ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French oak buffet boasts elaborate panels with plentiful Baroque flower carvings mirrored on the three raised doors. The piece reveals a strong neoclassical influen...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Oak Sideboard
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style oak sideboard, late 19th c., two drawers, over two cabinet doors, scalloped apron, rising on whorl feet. Detailed carving on each door panel. Dimensions: appro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This timeless piece of furniture is a 19th-century French Bleached Oak Buffet that showcases the craftsmanship of its era. It is crowned with sophistication and features three drawer...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted during the 19th century in France, this antique oak buffet gives unique character while also showing an antique personality. Crafted with an elegant blend of light wood ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Wood, Oak

Antique Louis XV Style Provincial Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique Louis XV style provincial fruitwood buffet, 19th century. With a 3 board rectangular top with rounded front corners, 2 frieze drawers with iron hardware over two fruitwood do...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Iron

Early 19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Tall and graceful, this antique wooden cabinet offers an attractive period piece. Hand-built in France in the early 1800s, elegant Rococo details bring out the delicate character of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

19th-Century French Walnut Server: Antique Elegance Meets Timeless Craftsmanship
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to an era of unparalleled elegance with our 19th-century French Server, a gem of antique craftsmanship and design. Expertly restored by our dedicated in-house craftsmen,...
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1860s French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Lacquer, Walnut, Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A quintessential Country French buffet cabinet, made circa 1800. The simple geometric shape recalls a countryside local and the time tested approach of regional French cabinet makers...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A quintessential Country French buffet cabinet, made circa 1800. The simple geometric shape recalls a countryside local and the time tested approach of regional French cabinet makers...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

19th Century French Provincial Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Ornamental accents give this Provincial oak buffet a uniquely charming personality. Hand-crafted in France in the 1800s, the silhouette is simple, providing ample space to store the ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

19th Century French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Made in France during the 19th century, this wooden buffet features three drawers resting above two square-panel doors, revealing ample compartments within. The rhombus carvings in t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

Large Four-Door Painted Enfilade
Located in Houston, TX
Large four-door painted enfilade, circa 1850-1889, France. Large rustic French enfilade buffet with gray painted with warm salmon color undertones. Large rustic wooden top. Surface e...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Steel, Iron

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French buffet, handcrafted from fine European oak, flaunts intricate patterns of natural grain combined with subtle carvings decorating the apron. The ornate brass ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

Antique Country French Walnut Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall two- part cabinet with carved cornice over the top with double grille doors with fine iron mount, two shelves inside. The lower cabinet with double doors opening to one shel...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Walnut

19th Century French Provincial Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
The attractive design of this Provincial oak buffet gives it a light and graceful personality despite its generous proportions. Hand-built in France in the 1800s, the upper drawers s...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
An oak buffet, hand-crafted in France during the 19th century. The blond tone of the bleached wood reveals a graceful rippling grain, highlighting masterfully carved details on the d...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This delightful antique oak buffet combines a dignified Empire aesthetic with a bright natural finish. Made in France in the 1800s, fluted pilasters and an overhanging upper drawer l...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

1820s French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden buffet created in France circa 1820. Stout and sturdily constructed, this expansive wooden buffet displays a confident design and classic 1800s French artisanry. Paneled doo...
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1820s French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful craftsmanship and statuesque proportions give this oak buffet an air of antique grandeur. Hand-built in France in the 1800s, a brindled grain dances in dark patterns over t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Antique French Tall Cherrywood Shallow Depth Buffet With Dish Display
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood buffet features 2 drawers, 2 doors, rising on cabriole legs, ending in whorl feet. Carved embellishments on the scalloped apron add charm. The b...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

Transition Louis XIV Buffet with Ardoise Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
This buffet has two large doors and an imposing slate colored marble top. The height is a bit taller than normal which gives it an important presence. When you open the doors there...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Marble

19th Century French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden buffet created in 19th century France. Mysterious and undeniably beautiful, this classically sculpted buffet radiates a regality befitting a fairytale. Sumptuous scroll patt...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Wood

Large 19th Century French Carved Double Buffet from Brittany
Located in Sheridan, CO
The extraordinary antique double buffet is from Brittany / Normandy region, France. It was made in the early 1800 (1820-1850). The heavy carving, turned ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Walnut, Pine

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
The quintessential Country French buffet cabinet, made circa 1800. The simple geometric shape recalls a countryside local and the time tested approach of regional French cabinet make...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

French Burl Ash Server from Burgundy
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An attractive French solid burl ash server from Burgundy. Two center drawers in the apron have ample space for storage and open easily with smooth wood pull...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Wood, Ash, Burl

19th Century French Parisian Buffet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A two door and drawer provencal cabinet from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, patinated, enhancing the natural textured ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Early 19th Century Painted Store Counter
Located in Vista, CA
Early 19th century light blue painted store counter with 7 drawers, one drawer with shield emblem key plate iron pull handles (probably added later). Metal border to top of counter new.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Wood

19th Century French Parisian Buffet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
This magnificent Provencal cabinet from France is a true marvel of craftsmanship, rich with history and authentic charm. Dating back to circa 1890, this piece exudes the casual yet r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Antique Gray Painted French Oak Sideboard Buffet circa 1800s
Located in Round Top, TX
Large French oak sideboard with traditional carved panel details. At 7.5' long, this will serve as an impressive buffet resting on carved fe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak, Paint

19th Century French Provencal Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A two door and drawer provencal cabinet from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, finished in a contemporary bright finish, en...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Country Louis XV Oak Buffet
Located in Alpharetta, GA
Circa mid 19th century France. This handsome antique French buffet features a molded edge plank top above three drawers with beautiful carved faces. The outer drawers have floral ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Wood, Oak

19th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A two door and drawer provencal cabinet from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, patinated, enhancing the natural textured fi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine made in 19th century, France. This hulking display cabinet features two lower doors and two drawers, the glazed cabinet above houses four shelves. Providing a wealth...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Provincial Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Despite the passing of the centuries, this antique Provincial cabinet in natural oak has retained every ounce of its vivacious charm. Made in France in the early 1800s, the swooping ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Metal

19th Century French Wooden Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
A French wooden buffet from the 19th Century. Sumptuously hand carved paneling details the two upper drawers and two large storage compartments th...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

19th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A two door and drawer provencal cabinet from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, patinated, enhancing the natural textured fi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Fine Antique Provincial French Walnut Buffet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and Provincial French two-door buffet in traditional form. With a banded top over a carved, shaped and recessed frieze with flowers. The...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Walnut

19th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A two door and drawer provencal cabinet from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, finished in a contemporary bright finish, en...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in South Salem, NY
A mid 19th century French buffet. This buffet is oak and has been bleached and white washed for a modern aesthetic. Behind the two doors are a shelf with two narrow drawers that sepa...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

French 19th Century Carved Oak Buffet a deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and sizable solid oak buffet a’ deux corps with Provincial charm from 19th century France. This four door case antique is split into two bodies: a larger lower body and a smaller upper body. The upper is crowned with an molded cornice above impeccable carvings depicting draped fabric and hanging tassels. The upper doors are wonderfully molded and conceal a single cavity with two removable shelves. The lower paneled doors open to reveal a space with a single removable shelf. Both sets of doors contain functioning locks and feature scrolling iron escutcheon plates. Two keys are included. All doors are supported by steel barrel...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Metal, Steel, Iron

19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century wooden cabinet produced in France. Standing on fluted bracket feet, this large two-case cabinet displays a molded top, a scalloped apron and tu...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

French Early 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet a’ Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive and substantial solid oak buffet a’ deux corps with Provincial charm from early 19th century France. This four door case antique is split into two bodies: a larger lowe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Metal

French Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pine Bookcase with two brass mesh doors. The mesh is hand-made with brass wire. This item has a patine in the oak style. The cornice was missing, so it has been redone. For the mo...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

Late 19th Century Monumental French Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century monumental French buffet. Carved walnut with crest, ribbon and garland details, three inset Wedgwood porcelain plaques, glazed doors, and mirrored back. Dim...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Porcelain, Mirror, Walnut

Antique Rustic Louis XV Style French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French Provincial style sideboard has two smaller side drawers and one larger middle drawer, all dovetailed. Below are two panelled doors flanking a centre panel all a la French ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Wood

19th Century French Provencal Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A two door and drawer provencal cabinet from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, finished in a contemporary bright finish, en...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

Antique Breton Buffet-Vaisselier/French Cupboard in Chestnut with Open Rack
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely French Breton buffet-vaisselier or cupboard in chestnut with open dish rack. Incised foliate and floral carvings throughout are studded with dec...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Brass

Antique French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, French late 19th century sideboard with carved floral decorations in the provincial style. The sideboard offers plenty of storage space, is solidly constructed, sturdy a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Walnut

French Brittany Chesnut Cabinet Buffet, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet dressoir French cabinet, circa 1880 One carved door representing a woman spinning wool and one drawer. Florals motifs on the front and one the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Chestnut

19th Century French Provencal Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A two door and drawer provencal cabinet from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, finished in a contemporary bright finish, en...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Oak

French Brittany Dressoir Buffet Chesnut Cabinet with Blazons, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet dressoir French cabinet, circa 1880. From the area of French Britanny. Three carved doors representing a man in the traditional dress of Brita...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Buffets

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Chestnut

French Provincial buffets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial buffets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage buffets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial buffets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original buffets, popular names associated with this style include Drexel, Henredon, Thomasville, and Fancher Furniture Co.. 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 buffets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $796 and tops out at $38,000 while the average work can sell for $4,720.

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