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French Provincial Shelves

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 Bakers Rack 4 Tier Scrolling Wrought Iron Brown & Silver Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Bakers Rack 4 Tier Scrolling Wrought Iron Dark Brown & Silver Etagere. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 86" H x 60" W x 17.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Shelves

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Ebonized Shelf
Located in Houston, TX
Step into the opulent charm of the 19th Century French Ebonized Shelf, a timeless fusion of craftsmanship and elegance. This exquisite piece boasts beautifully carved and turned legs...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century French Wine Cage
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good scale late 19th century French wine cage with two locking doors. A wonderfully sculptural piece.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Iron

19th Century French Wooden Shelf with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Combining an ornate composition with a rich patina, this antique set of shelves offers a covetable period piece. Built in France in the 1800s, the tall, bee-hived shaped structure ho...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Wood

French Provincial Steel and Brass Bakers Rack
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Baker’s Rack. Wonderful Craftsmanship Made of scrolled steel with decorative brass details. Rare Small proportions. Normandy, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Brass, Steel

20th Century French Metal Shelf Unit
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in France during the 20th century, this unique display cabinet showcases elegant metalwork accentuated by the flowing outlines of wrought iron. The unit features five am...
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20th Century French French Provincial Shelves

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Metal

Late 19th Century French Provincial Brass and Steel Bakers Rack.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century French Provincial Brass and Steel Bakers Rack. Sturdy with Very Good proportions Decorative Scrolled sides enclose 3 shelves with brass mouldings. Made in Bordeaux ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Brass, Steel

Vintage French Brasserie Plate Stand
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage metal plate holder, an ‘etagere’ in the brasserie style. With a dazzling configuration of twisted wire plate holders, this charismatic f...
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20th Century French French Provincial Shelves

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Metal

Turn of the Century French Wooden Shelf with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden shelf was crafted in France during the turn of the century. An antique gem, this piece exhibits a four-shelf frame with a small cornice, dainty finials and enchanting tur...
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20th Century French French Provincial Shelves

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Wood

Vintage Baker Country French Provincial China Display Cabinet Bookcase Wire
Located in Dayton, OH
Style No 295 (Cabinet , Wire Grille Doors) Literature : Page 63-118 of Baker's European and Far East Furniture Handbook, circa 1960s (assembled for those who appreciate the finest) ...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Shelves

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Hardwood

19th Century Large French Walnut Back Bar Etagère
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative large 19th century French carved and ornate walnut back bar shelving unit or étagère with a moulded swan neck pediment above a carved hu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Mirror, Walnut

Late 19th Century Brass and Steel French Provincial Baker’s Rack
Located in Middleburg, VA
This large 19th century french provincial baker’s rack will make an excellent addition to the at home chef's kitchen. Plenty of space for all those knick-knacks and kitchen gadgets a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Brass, Steel

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 Shelves

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Fruitwood

Country Painted Quatrefoil Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Painted Quatrefoil bookcase or long console table with a painted green distressed finish. A beautiful piece for book storage and display, this bookcase console table f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Shelves

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Wood

Small French Shelf 18th Cent Decor Chinois Yellow Patina
Located in Miami, FL
French shelf ( région de Aix en Provence ) 18 century, Decor Chinois on a yellow background. Two curved doors. Original condition no restoration. Elegant and refined design.
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Fruitwood

French Provencal Oak Cabinet Console 19th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A provencal cabinet / console from France, circa 1890. Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, finished in a contemporary bright finish, enhancing th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Oak

Elegant French Bamboo and Rattan Wine Rack for Eight Bottles with Shelf
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant French bamboo and rattan wine rack for eight bottles with shelf Very good condition, the decorative sheathing is missing on the right side....
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Shelves

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Mahogany Hand-Carved French Provincial Shelf
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Solid mahogany elegant hand-carved shelf. 37" high x 25" wide and 10" deep at the widest part. The shelf is sturdy and has no cracks.
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20th Century French Provincial Shelves

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Mahogany

19th Century French Classical Mahogany Bookcase Cabinet Formerly a Gun Cabinet
Located in London, GB
19th century bookcase/cabinet with unusual classical features of lions paw feet and pilasters as this piece was formerly a gun cabinet from which it has been converted. The piece com...
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1830s French Antique French Provincial Shelves

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Mahogany

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French Etagere, 19th Century, Original Marquetry
Located in Wrocław, Poland
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Located in Germantown, MD
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Late 20th Century Mahogany Hanging Wall Shelf
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H 23.25 in W 17.25 in D 4.25 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Corner Shelf from France
Located in Dallas, TX
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Antique French Faux Bamboo Wall-Mounted Etagere Shelf
Located in Sheridan, CO
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Located in High Point, NC
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Turn of the Century French Wooden Shelf with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
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Large French Country Vaisselier Plate Shelf
Located in Doylestown, PA
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Monumental Carved Scrubbed Pine French Regency Bookcase TV Entertainment Cabinet
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 MASSIVE absolutely incredibly well done, scrubbed and lime painted French provincial...
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Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century Parisian Study Vitrines, Set of Five
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Located in Baton Rouge, LA
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French Provincial shelves for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial shelves 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 shelves 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, bamboo and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial shelves made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 shelves differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $6,200 while the average work can sell for $3,275.

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