French Provincial Cupboards
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
Vintage French Gray Painted Buffet with Hutch
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage French Painted 2 part Buffet with Hutch
Painted in a soft white creamy tone with gray acents.
Original glass (has wave)
Dimensions: 52" x 20"d x 92"h
Top hutch depth 14"
Shel...
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20th Century European French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Harlequin Painted Cupboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
This 19th Century Italian cupboard has been recently repainted by our friend Giorgio who is based near Turin. This is a great statement p...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Pine
19th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Buffet deux Corps Cabinet from Normandy
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality 19th Century hand-carved and hand-painted two body buffet built by skilled artisans from Pays de Caux, Normandy, France. Intricately carved.
This Cauchois buffet from the 19th Century comes from the prominent Vanderbilt Estate...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Country French Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Provincial cabinet of cupboards and drawers. Doors decorated with floral urns. Bead design around doors and drawers. Brass hardware,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
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Oak
French Provincial Wooden Cabinet Cupboard with Metal Mesh Doors
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a cabinet in French style, typical of the Provence, a country French province, with three doors closed by metal mesh panels, with keys.
It is a contemporary handmade production in solid oakwood and it is painted in a warm sable color...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Iron
Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Sideboard, Oak, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved Breton buffet cabinet. A French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880.
An ornate example of French, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
18th Century Country French Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
18th century country French cupboard with three upper drawers, engraved floral and vine motif, paneled sides, cantered corners and terminat...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
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Wood
Provincial Ebonized Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The display case has remarkably subtle details such as slightly splayed legs that are tapered and encase the bottom shelf. Crown moldin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Fine Authentic 18th Century French Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early and authentic French cupboard in a dark stain, with a plank constructed top and recessed panel sides. The two carved frieze drawers flank a carved rosette. Carved double doo...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Pair of Late 17th Century Oak Corner Cabinets
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of late 17th century oak corner cabinets
Each with an interior shelf. Left door latches with a locking right door. Doors with with raised beveled p...
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Late 17th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Walnut Armoire. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial Walnut two door hinged armoire with scrolled floral & shell carving , original polished steel hardware, brass escutcheons, and terminating on cabriole feet. Late 18...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th Century Painted Cabinet from Provence in Yellow, Grey and Off-White
Located in Salzburg, AT
French 18th century Rococo painted wood cabinet from Provence with one curved and molded door, one chest, curving feet and cornice.
Painted in a soft yellow, grey and offhwihte color.
Extraordinary iron hardware, lock and key.
18th century Provence cabinets...
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1750s French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Iron
Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Storage Drawer Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Breton Jam Cabinet with Drawer~~c. 1890s
Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furniture orig...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Habersham Normandy Style Hutch
By Habersham
Located in Portland, OR
Exquisite craftsmanship and grand stature combine in this Normandy inspired cabinet by Habersham. Created by master woodworkers and finished by artisans using techniques that create ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Oak Vaisselier
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This antique French Provincial vassalier is a classic piece crafted from solid oak with dovetail drawers and a 1.25" drawer box. It features original glass with wavy glass panes, a w...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slightly distressed French Provincial paneled doors for a cabinet this striking pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring c...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Pair Tall Country French White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tall Country French Carved White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Brass
19th Century Country French Oversized Cream & Patinated Kitchen Cupboard
By IVV Handmade
Located in Asheville, NC
Charming French kitchen cupboard, sweetly carved by hand with flowers, heart & diamond. Scalloped shelf tops & corner cabinets, with brass escu...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French Provincial Marble Top Wardrobe Cupboard, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century French Provincial marble top wardrobe cupboard. It is a very unusual example in carved walnut with a marble to and cu...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet or Vaisselier
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 18th century French provincial walnut buffet or vaisselier. Lovely original mellow colour and patina. Original plate rack, covered in lovely carved decoration. The...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
Large Narrow Depth Cupboard with Antique Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add charm and storage with this newly built white painted cabinet made from 19th century antique French louvered doors. Oversized for extra storage for the kitchen, mudroom, or just about any room. The doors feature antique cremone bolt...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Antique French Country Fruitwood Bonnetierre Cupboard Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Bonnetierre ( French for hat closet ) cupboard cabinet
Additional information:
Materials: Fruitwood
Color: Brown
Period: 18th Century
S...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Fruitwood
Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delivery needs! They offer a reasonable flat-rate fee for delivery and set up to the ground floor of your home. They deliver to the vast majority of the lower 48 states. They offer a flat rate for most of our items with exclusions for the largest or most complex items such as breakfronts or crystal chandeliers or other items of greater complexity. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase as these rates are different from our stated pricing. For those items please ask for a shipping quote prior to purchase. Most deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west of Kansas 495.00 and the farthest points to the West coast will be 595.00. Again, some areas we can't cover, however we can deliver to most of the lower 48 states so please inquire to be sure! Delivery times range from as fast as 1-4 weeks for the east coast to 5-9 weeks to the farthest areas of the west coast, sometimes longer and sometimes even shorter. If it is a time sensitive purchase, we may be able to accommodate you for a higher price. It is our goal to please each and every one of our customers with the highest standard of service possible. You must realize and accept that we are shipping antique, vintage and quality used furnishings to your home. We cannot control traffic, weather, and acts of God. There will be times when additional patience will be necessary
This is a gorgeous Baker solid oak china...
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Painted Housekeeper's Cupboard
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This is a fabulous, French mid 19th-century painted housekeeper's cupboard of architectural form in a lovely yellow paint finish. This large painted solid oak cupboard features a sha...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
English 18th Century Oak Cupboard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique storage unit was handcrafted in England during the 1780’s from solid oak. The upper cabinet door has provincial carvings and conceals a spac...
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18th Century English Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
French Cherry Bonnetière, Campaign Style, 1 Drawer, 2 Shelves, Cream Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This French bonnetiere belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic". The ...
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2010s French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Brass
antique french provincial cupboard
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique cupboard made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely original patina.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
Bonnetiere Cabinet in solid cherry wood, TRADITION French country style
Located in Landivy, FR
This French bonnetiere belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic". The ...
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2010s French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Trouvailles Italian Provincial Country Painted Large Cupboard Cabinet Hutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Trouvailles Italian Provincial Country Painted Large Cupboard cabinet Hutch. Item features hand painted details, solid wood construction, distressed fi...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Pine, Paint
18th Century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet was designed to perform three essential functions, and to do it with flair and style! Hand-crafted in the Lower Brittany region, its style influence was derived from centuries of French artistry in wood, most notably the Louis XIV style. The most obvious function is display, with two sturdy, deep shelves...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Steel
Hand-Made Walnut French Provincial Auffray or Don Ruseau Jelly Cupboard
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1990s Unknown French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Walnut
19th Century painted Provencal Wardrobe Library Cabinet, Cupboard, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1890s antique painted Provencal library cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe in massive wood, restored and wax polished.
The lacquer in shades of gray purplish are original and only retouched...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Antique Carved Cupboard From The Brittany Region France
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A incredible and massive 19th C. Cupboard from Brittany, France in stained Oak with outstanding European Folk Art carving of Foliate Scroll designs as well as Celtic Crosses, Hearts,...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
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 Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Country French Vintage Wine Rack Two-Piece Pine Step-Back Hutch
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Vintage wine rack two-piece pine step-back hutch.
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20th Century American French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Pine
French Late 19th-Early 20th C. Carved Tiered Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable French server with fine traditional form and lots of levels for entertaining. Serpentine form, with a tall back and carved cartouche crest over a top shelf with brackets...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of French Server Sideboard Table Carved Oak Panels with open Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
From a French estate to you, this stunning antique French carved server is loaded with carved features and quality craftsmanship!. Carved wide panels on ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Marble
19th Century Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Breadbox
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century country French walnut pannetiere ~ breadbox was considered essential to any well-appointed home back in the days before supermarkets and ordering groceries online. Every...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet or Cabinet in Oak
Located in Miami, FL
A French Louis XV buffet from Normandy in oak with hand-pegged and mortise and tenon construction, and with original rich patina. Base rests on carved apron with cabriole feet. Two d...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color to any room, and provide both abundant storage and display for a delightful combinat...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Steel
antique french provincial cupboard
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique cupboard made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely original patina.
Needs to be fixed ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Walnut Flanking Glass & Cabinet Arched Dome Cupboard, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial walnut cupboard with arched dome cornice, flanking upper case glass doors with adjustable interior shelving, lower case flanking doors on t...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Antique French Provincial Confiturier
Located in Sheffield, MA
Great example of 18th century or earlier Louis XV provincial - cherrywood - bird's-eye inlay on drawer. Original hardware, drawer and door locks operate with same key.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Cherry
Unusual 19th Century French Provincial Food Cupboard from the Basque Country
Located in Middleburg, VA
Crafted in the Pyrenees Mountains around 1840, this rare French Provincial food cupboard is an extraordinary example of rustic elegance with distinct Basque and Spanish influence. Ma...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Stained Pine Wedding Buffet a`Deux Corps
Located in Woodbury, CT
Stained pine wedding buffet a`deux corps with floral carving.
Recessed panel sides, shaped panel doors and a modified cabriole foot complete the look of this piece.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Pine
18th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Wine Rack, Pine, French, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Large 18th century Spanish furniture made of pine. It has a coffered ceiling with two doors in the upper part, two drawers in the lower part and three large shelves inside. This huge...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Pine
Fine 19th C. Carved Mahogany Buffett Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine authentic European (Probably French) cabinet with nice carved details. Mortise and tenon construction with a banded top and two frieze drawers (with a key). The side supports ...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
European Provincial Painted Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A North European provincial painted cabinet in an antique 18th century style with a distressed grey painted finish. A cabinet of grand size and scal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wood
Country French Provincial Style Cherry Cupboard, Single Door
Located in Toronto, CA
A French Country style cherry jam cupboard. This piece has a lot of storage without a big footprint in the room, but adds a bit of tradition. There is a single drawer above the door ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Cherry
French Provincial Inlaid Cupboard
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and unusual 18th century petite cupboard crafted in well grained fruitwood in a step down form with a cabinet below, having rosewood inlays that a...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Fruitwood
French 18th Century Transition Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard, circa 1760
Located in Salzburg, AT
This is a rather beautiful tall French mid-18th century Transition solid cherrywood armoire cupboard with bonnet top (chapeau de gendarme), decorative shaped panels and original bras...
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1760s French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Bronze, Iron
18th Century Provencal Cherrywood, Wire-Front Bibliotheque
Located in Washington, DC
A Provençal, Louis XV period cherrywood bibliotheque with wire-front doors and interior antique hardware latches and key.
Eight interior shelves of lighter wood, comes from Bregnoles in the Var...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Wire
19th Century French Lit Clos Breton Cupboard
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century very decorative cupboard made from the front of a closed bed in solid poplar. The decoration, brass studs and carvings are typical for the re...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
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Poplar
A historic cupboard from the end of the 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic cupboard from the end of the 19th century circa 1870 from France.
Beautiful carvings. Preserved in very good condition. Made of walnut wood.
dimensions: height: 325 cm,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Glass, Walnut
19th Century French Provencal Panetière Bread Cupboard in Carved Chestnut
Located in Miami, FL
A very charming and rustic French Provincial bread cupboard or panetière in French chestnut. France, circa 1800s. This highly decorated box intended for...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Iron
French Solid Oak Corner Buffet a deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This substantial corner buffet a deux corps was made in 19th century France from solid walnut. The top portion is crowned with a molded cornice over rounded double doors with shapely...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Metal, Brass
Provencal sideboard in oak wood with two doors available
Located in Guazzora, IT
A hand-carved and hand-crafted French oak sideboard represents a sublime example of traditional craftsmanship and design. This type of furniture is often associated with the eleganc...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Cupboards
Materials
Hardwood
French Provincial cupboards for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial cupboards 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 cupboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial cupboards 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 cupboards, popular names associated with this style include and Baker Furniture Company. 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 cupboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $704 and tops out at $38,500 while the average work can sell for $4,891.