French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French Provincial walnut 3-drawer commode with hoof feet, heart carved apron and shaped top. Gorgeous patina. Old charming repair to the fron...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
French Country Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Expertly crafted and finished with a lightly distressed architectural white paint, this chest exudes timeless charm and sophistication.
With three spacious drawers, it provides ampl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,585 / item
Phillips Scott Sophia Chest Painted Shell White Commode NEW
Located in Atlanta, GA
This timeless style European inspired chest is perfect.
Phillips Scott Sophia Chest measures 48 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 36 inches high. This is a standard Philip Scott fin...
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2010s Chinese French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bleached Oak Flemish Chest of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Chest of drawers hand-made in Belgium in the early 1900s using oak and pegged construction. The chest features three overlay drawers, all showing large, hand-made dovetail joints and...
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
19th century French 4 drawer painted chest
Located in Atlanta, GA
Imported from France, this beautiful 19th century painted four drawer chest is the perfect compliment to any style home. The painted grey top and the off white drawers with crackle s...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Wood
20th Century Provincial Style Double Dresser and Pair of Mirrors by Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial style bedroom Credenza set with double mirrors by John Widdicomb, marked with plaque, 1960s
Six drawers 22"wide
Two central doors with...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large French Provincial Painted Commode. This French Directoire style provincial commode has an antiqued hand-painted finish with a rectangular mold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,596 / item
19th Century French Provincial Oak Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French Provincial oak commode with three drawers, carved knees and feet and three board top.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1770
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century French Provincial two drawer solid walnut commode.
Hand crafted solid black walnut.
Slightly ox bowed shape drawers....
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Walnut
$4,600 Sale Price
60% Off
18th Century French Carved Oak Serpentine Commode on Hoof Feet
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French carved oak serpentine commode on hoof feet. 4 smaller drawers over one larger drawer with handsomely carved apron, knees and...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Provincial Fruitwood 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful 18th century French Provincial fruitwood 2-drawer commode with shaped top, scrolled feet, and carved apron featuring branches, "C" scrolls and "S" scrolls.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Fruitwood
Pair of Italian Bombe 4 Drawers Decorative Commodes Console Dressers Bone Finish
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian Bombe 4 Drawers Decorative Commodes Console Dressers Bone Finish MINT
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20th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
French Mini Desk/Lady's Desk, Circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Curious ladies desk, France. Folding writing surface made of solid pine. With various drawers and compartments for sufficient storage space.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest. Measures 15.5" in width, 12.5" in depth and stands 32.5" tall. Drawers measure 11" in width, 9" in depth and 3" in height ...
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Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French painted commode represents the essence of the genre, with tailored lines and visually appealing scrollwork a...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser, chest of drawers, or bedside chest
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 35"W x 19"D x 26"H.
Carved walnut, with original br...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chests of Drawers, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style dressers, chests of drawers, or bedside chests
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Each measures: 35"W x 19"D x 26"H.
Carved walnut, ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Hand-Painted Serpentine Gray and White Painted Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a recently paint decorated walnut and oak American-made dove-tailed high quality bombe form French Country dresser or commode. The commode is in good condition with applied c...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Small French Golden Oak Chests of Drawers
These are wonderful little chests, they appear to have 3 drawers to the front, the bottom 2 drawer fronts have a combined fall fr...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Watchmaker’s Cabinet in Beech, Early 20th Century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent watchmaker’s cabinet, known as a layette, dating from the early 20th century. Entirely crafted from beech wood, a material prized for its durability and beautiful natur...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage John Richard French Style Leather Bachelor Chest
By John Richard
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Vintage John Richard French Style Leather Bachelor Chest. Featuring a French design, three drawers for storage, brass pulls, and a leather finish. This is an ex...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 43"W x 19.75"D x 34.13"H.
Carved fruitwood, with origi...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Solid Mahogany Nine-Drawer Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
Designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1940s
Carved solid ma...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
1920s French Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s French commode, mahogany, bird’s-eye and maple.
Dimensions:
37.5"H x 94"W x 20"D.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
$14,600
French Style Bench Made In New York Commode / Chest Of Drawers Travertine Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this commode with its beautiful carved front! This is an early 20th century bench made chest from New York. It has a travertine top, and dovetail construction. It has an origi...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Travertine, Brass
French Style Chest or Commode with Red Tooled Faux Leather Surface
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful French style three drawer chest serpentine front and red tooled faux leather surface, with contrasting black and gilt scrolled accents, shaped paneled sides, and heavy de...
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Commode - Arles
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare, early 18th Century Louis XV French Commode, from Arles. Scroll feet and elegant curved front. Two drawers with brass pulls.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Double Commode
Located in Miami, FL
A finely carved late 20th century walnut commode in the French provincial Louis XV style particular to Nimes. The commode of bombe form with carved canted corners flanking four long ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$4,556 Sale Price
20% Off
Pale French Provincial Commode with Two Spacious Drawers
Located in Malibu, CA
Pale blue French provincial commode/ nightstand with built-in tray & two spacious drawers. Well made piece with dovetail construction. The finish has been hand painted in multiple sh...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$836 Sale Price
30% Off
1940s John Stuart Large 4 Drawer Commodes with Gilt Brass Handles
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large 1940s John Stuart Inc. 4 Drawer mahogany commodes with gilt brass handles, fully restored with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chest, commode, or side table
By Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut and oak, with original brass hardware.
Measur...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Bedside Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style nightstand
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 28" W x 18.13" D x 22.25" H.
...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Provincial Style Walnut And Breche D’Alep Marble Top Chest Of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional carved Provincial Style Walnut And Breche D’Alep Marble Top Chest Of Drawers with clean lines. Measures 33" in width, 21" in depth, and 53" in height.
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
By Drexel
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A charming French Provincial chest by Drexel, crafted in the mid-20th century from solid wood and showcasing ornate carved drawer fronts, cabriole legs, and original brass hardware. ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
6-drawer French Chiffonier in solid oak, charming white-cream finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier Semainier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" an...
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2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th century carved walnut French provincial commode
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Carved walnut 19th century french provincial commode circa 1850.
Stunning example of a mid-19th century french walnut provincial commode. 3 drawers with profusely carved in rosewood...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid ...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Provincial Oak Secretary Chest of Drawers
By Tomlinson
Located in Germantown, MD
A Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century French Provincial Style Stained Oak Secretary Chest of Drawer featuring three dovetailed, flawlessly working drawers, pull out secretary tray extend...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Wood and Brass Carved 3-Drawer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) dark stained oak chest with three drawers, each having carved wreath and border carved embellishments, two circular brass ring drawer pulls centering...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture Burl Wood and Walnut Bombay Form Bedside Chests, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian or French Provincial style bombay chest commodes or nightstands
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved walnut, with stunning figured burl wood...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Solid Cherry Miniature Dresser Chest of Drawers Stands 4 Drawers MINT!
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20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century French palisander chest of drawers with faux marble top circa 1870.
Stunning french commode of grand proportions beautifully veneered in palisander from the rosewood fa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Palisander, Paint
4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished...
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2010s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Style Three-Drawer Commode
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely made French Provincial style three-drawer commode with large bronze pulls. Wonderful attention to detail.
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Cal Mode French Provincial Commode Chest of Drawers
By Cal Mode
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fabulous French Provincial commode or chest of drawers by Cal Mode. Great lines with Draper style carvings. Unique textured finish is just beyond. 2 deep drawers for ample storage.
C...
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20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Rare 19th Century French Fabric Covered Commode
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 19th Century French Fabric Covered Commode.
Offered is a stunning and most unusual mid 19th century French commode or chest covered in original ant...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$5,750 Sale Price
26% Off
Lovely Pair Of Painted French Provincial Style Nightstands
Located in Crawley, GB
Pair Of Painted French Style Nightstands. This beautiful pair is been painted in white ash with gold and it has 3 drawers . In very good condi...
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Late 20th Century British French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Elm
$1,221 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Luxurious Nancy Corzine Solid Mahogany French Style Chest of Drawers Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A superbly made solid mahogany commode in the French style having 4 roomy drawers, antiqued brass hardware, elegant carved wood decoration including scalloped swag at the bottom and ...
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1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique French Provincial French Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Provincial French Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Chest of Drawers
This beautiful antique French Provincial chest of drawers showcases intricate inlaid marquetry, reflectin...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th-Century French Bow Front Marquetry Walnut & Marble Top Provincial Commode
Located in New York, NY
France circa 1770, solid walnut chest with bowed front, Provenance: private French castle in Le Cher, La Loire region, hard to find such a preserved piece from that time with origina...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze
Rattan chest of drawers by Dal Vera
Located in Nivelles, BE
Rattan chest of drawers by Dal Vera with 4 drawers and brass handles.
Produced in Italy in the 70s, it's back in fashion now.
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Hand-Crafted French Provincial Walnut Diminutive Commode w/ Hand-Rubbed Finish
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite hand-crafted french provincial walnut diminutive commode. 100% hand made. Excellent hand-rubbed finish. Great as jewelry chest in the bedr...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century French Style Miniature Chest of Drawers for Jewelry
Located in Augusta, GA
Mid century miniature chest of drawers
French provincial style
Accented with gold leaf and decorative hardware
Original key included
Three locking drawers
Beautiful craftsmanship
Ra...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Gold Leaf
18th Century French Country Provincial Grey White and Gold Painted Commode
Located in Vienna, AT
This extraordinary antique provincial commode or chest of drawers is made from Oak wood in France at the end of the 18th Century. The chest has two drawers, each with a separate work...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
$3,553 Sale Price
40% Off
Bedsides Tables with Carved Drawers and Cabriole Legs, France
Located in Miami, FL
A French chestnut two-drawer commode from the late-19th century with ribbon-carved moldings and carved skirt. This petite French commode features a rectangular top with beveled edges...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Chestnut
French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles, 1995. Please note scratch on side.
Drawers: 22" W x 16" D x 6" H
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1990s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Maple Chest of Drawers, circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1940s
Sculpted maple, with walnut top and original brass hardware.
M...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Walnut Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A narrow cabinet with a single drawer over a hinged drop front (looking like two drawers) with interior white marble lining. Three lower drawers, all with four panel constructed fron...
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20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Carved Walnut Floral French Louis XV Style Commode Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
3 drawers. Floral detail in wood. Measures: 33 3/4" H x 47" W x 23 3/4" D.
Condition
Finish loss. Scratches. Missing wood on left foot. Missing wood to front behind top drawer.
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$1,960 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic White Painted European Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless piece that combines functionality with elegant provincial design. Crafted from solid mahogany, in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish.
With three spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,507 / item
French Provincial commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial commodes and chests of drawers made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original commodes and chests of drawers, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Henredon, and Auffray Furniture. 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 commodes and chests of drawers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $426 and tops out at $19,950 while the average work can sell for $3,235.