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
Bombe French Marble-Top Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Style 3 Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning rouge marble-top French inlayed wood dresser with significant bronze ormolu. Very nice decorative piece.
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20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
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
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
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
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
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Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Early French 1920s hand-painted two-drawer commode with Marble Top.
The drawers have brass pulls and gilded bronze conner coverings hardware at the corners in Neoclassical Design.
F...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Materials
Wood
19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest
Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery
Design has a surrealistic feel to it
Obviously and artist depiction of a town
Finishe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Baroque Commode in Provincial Style, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Baroque commode with three drawers and a serpentine front. Recently painted in the French provincial style, it features a cream white and anthracite gray color scheme with orna...
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18th Century German Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Softwood
Hand-Painted Chest of Drawers with Heart Motif, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand-painted three-drawer commode with a dark gray base and cream-white decoration featuring hearts and ribbons, inspired by historical designs. The corners are slightly chamfered, a...
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19th Century German Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Softwood
French Louis XVI Figural Bronze Ormolu Chest Commode After Benneman
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Louis XVI figural bronze ormolu chest commode styled after Benneman.
This is an impressive and exquisite large French Louis XVI style, beautifully detailed figural bronze ormolu mounted 2 drawer and 2 door commode...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Style Golden Pine Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Style Golden Pine Commode Chest of Drawers
This tall narrow chest has 5 drawers and stands on small cabriole legs, the drawers have carved fr...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
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
Whitewash Chest on Chest Solid Walnut
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut chest on chest with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three smaller drawers above three larger drawers. The chest with a scalloped front, solid side panels and a larg...
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Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Provencial 4-Drawer Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French Provencial walnut 4-drawer commode. Three smaller drawers over one full drawer. Wonderful patina and the dimensions.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic European Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany, in our warm straw wash finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain.
With three spacious drawers, each adorned with gold ring pulls, prov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
$3,507 / item
Pair of Rustic White Painted European Commodes
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
$6,690 / set
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
18th Century French Provincial Oak Commode
Located in Cypress, CA
18th century French Provincial oak commode.
Rectangular moulded top over three carved long drawers mounted with bronze handles of a rocaille motif, on tapered turned feet.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
1960s Italian White Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your space with the timeless allure of this 1960s Italian white patinated wooden chest of drawers. Radiating an air of elegance, the base is finished in a pristine white, acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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
Baker Furniture French Style Commode
Located in Portland, OR
Charming chest of drawers with French attitude. Finely crafted by Baker Furniture featuring a painted and glazed finish with interested hand pained details. The design includes a sha...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Provincial Walnut Commode with Gilt Mounts
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique French walnut two drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and hardware, carved, curved legs and shaped top.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Antique Avignon French Provincial Style White Chest of Drawers with Gilt Trim
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome French provincial style chest of drawers. Four drawers. Carved wood with 22k gilt trim. White painted finish. Original brass acanthus drawer handles with branch shapes.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Black French Mid-Century 4-Drawer Case Piece
Located in Hawthorne, CA
This striking Black French Mid-Century 4-Drawer Case Piece effortlessly combines the sleek elegance of French design with the timeless appeal of mid-century modernism. Crafted with p...
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20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Hardwood
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 18th century walnut French provincial commode of the Louis XV period. This chest of drawers features three levels with a secret drawer situated between the top two drawers, rea...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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.
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