French Provincial Dressers
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
Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair Country French Bombay Shape Three Drawers Dressers Commodes Chests 3 Drawer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair country French Bombay shape three drawers dressers commodes chests 3 drawer.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Maple
Auffray & Co. French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers
By Auffray & Co.
USA, circa 1950s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 30.88" W ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Large Dressing Table, Chest of Drawers in Rio Rosewood, Joseph André Motte 1960
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian style dressing table / chest of drawers, very elegant and functional. 3 large drawers with black lacquered handles on the lower part and, on the top, a draw...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
French Provincial Style Tallboy Dresser with Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial Style Tallboy Dresser with Marble Top & Brass Handles. A tall French Provincial style dresser with classic serpentine front ...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a carved walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in France, circa 1780. The top of the chest has a nicely molded edge and, as wit...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Italian Olive Burl Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Small Dresser Stands Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian Olive Burl Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Small Dresser Stands Table NICE!
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Burl, Olive
Pair Antique Marble Top Finely Carved 3 Drawers Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Antique French marble top finely carved 3 drawers brass pulls bachelor chests dressers cabinets MINT.
High quality hand made dovetail joints.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Marble
Tomlinson Louis XV French Provincial Walnut and Brass Dresser
By Tomlinson
Located in Countryside, IL
Tomlinson Louis XV French Provincial Walnut and Brass Dresser
This dresser measures: 36 wide x 18.5 deep x 34 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Light Oak Eight Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dresser embodies 18th-century French design with its stately proportions and hand-applied flaky pine finish over oak. The classical form features eight spacious drawers with inset pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Minton Spidell French Provincial 2 Drawer Dutch Bombay Commode Chest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minton Spidell French Provincial 2 Drawer Dutch Bombay Commode Chest. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, nice...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Lovely French Satinwood and Brass Semanier Lingerie Chest
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pretty French antique lingerie chest having 4 drawers, marble top and fancy brass hardware including on the two front feet. Nice medium size sc...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Ormolu
High Built Lacquer Bleached Cherry Country French 6 Drawers 54" Tall Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High Built Lacquer Bleached Cherry Country French 6 Drawers 54" Tall Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
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...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Marble
Vintage Italian Book Form Burl Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
23" Vintage Italian Book Form Burl Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Very unusual libro (book style) nightstand or dresser from Italy. Four drawers and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Burl
18th Century Carved Walnut Marble-Top Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A shaped case with three long drawers carved with angular frames with rosettes. Each with new added compartments. Carved side panels, carved lower frame with leafy vines raised on ca...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Marble
C19th French Faux Bamboo & Marble Dresser
Located in London, GB
C19th French faux bamboo and marble dresser.
Superb pine dressing table with three drawers, adjustable mirror and ceramic & brass drawer pulls. In very good, solid condition with so...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Marble
18th C French Provincial Five Drawer Walnut Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful French Provincial walnut commode with serpentine front and conforming molded edge top, surmounting three fitted top drawers (one of which is hidden in the center), over t...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Form Dresser or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer bombay form dresser, chest of drawers, or commode
By Heritage
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid oak, with original brass hardware.
M...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Wicker & Tessellated Stone Top Dresser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Sculptural French Wicker & Tessellated Stone Top 6 Drawer Dresser
Approximate Measurements in Inche...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Stone
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style seven-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Green lacquered solid cherry wood, with original bras...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Large Rustic European Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany, in our warm straw wash finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain.
With thirteen spacious drawers, each adorned with gold ring pulls, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Nightstand or Side Cabinet in French Blue With Gold Hardware
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage French Provincial Dresser or Credenza in French Blue with Gold Hardware.
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Vintage French Provincial Dresser or Credenza. This uniqu...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Carved Scrolls Decorated Painted French Bombay Style 3 Drawers Console Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Scrolls Decorated Painted French Bombay Style 3 Drawers Console Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Three-Drawer Commode or Bachelor Chest
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved oak dresser chest
By Henredon Furniture "Four Centuries" Collection
USA, circa 1970s
Measures: 44" W x 19.5" D x 34.5" H.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
French Style Chest of Drawers in solid wood
Located in Redding, CT
French Style Chest of Drawers in solid Wood. Heavy solid piece with dramatic black and brown contrast. Solid brass handles. Great amount of storage .
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Hickory Chair Dresser Left Bank Collection
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive dresser from the Left Bank Atelier Case goods collection by the Hickory Chair Company made in the United States. This beautiful dresser is an extremely well made and solid...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Carved Oak and Burl Wood Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial style seven-drawer dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with burl wood drawer fronts and original brass hardw...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak, Burl
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...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Bombe Country French Carved Cherry 3 Drawer Dresser Brass Hardware Pulls Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombe Country French carved cherry 3 drawer dresser brass hardware pulls mint!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Antique French 6 Drawer Bedroom Dresser Mirror Adjustable
Located in New York, NY
This French bedroom dresser features four casters, two cabinets, two petite drawers, and four large drawers. The ornate French hardware is made of brass. The beveled mirror pivots an...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Provincial Oak Dresser, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French provincial oak dresser, Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
French Provincial dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial dressers 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 dressers 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, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial dressers made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dressers, popular names associated with this style include John Widdicomb, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, and Davis Cabinet 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 dressers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $32,500 while the average work can sell for $2,795.