Antique French 18th C Louis XV Fruitwood Linen Press Armoire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French 18th C Louis XV Fruitwood Linen Press Armoire.
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Fruitwood
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.
Antique French 18th C Louis XV Fruitwood Linen Press Armoire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French 18th C Louis XV Fruitwood Linen Press Armoire.
Fruitwood
Antique Rustic Coffer Storage Bench, Oak Bed Footboard Chest Breton French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffer or chest, storage bench or footbed for queen size bed. Rustic Breton storage bench made of solid oak, dating from the 18th century. This popular piece features a simpl...
Oak
1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket Container
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe and ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Monumental Habersham Plantation Chic French Provincial Hutch China Cabinet 102"
By Habersham
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Available. A very large and impressive vintage Habersham Plantation Corporation Bourgogne hutch bookcase / curio cabinet. Made from mahogany featuring French Provincial / Louis X...
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage French Provincial Style “Limoges” Painted Dresser w/ Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Painted Wood, Brass Handles, Matching Mirror Dimensions: 68”H x 62”W x 20”D Table Height: 34.25 This vintage French Provincial styl...
Brass
Early 20th Century French Pine Wardrobe
Located in Leicester, GB
A gorgeous French compact single door wardrobe in pine. Made in the early to mid 20th century with lovely details such as the bun feet and curved cornice on top. Inside the wardrobe ...
Pine
19th Century French Provincial Painted Pine Kitchen Cabinet or Cupboard
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A French provincial cabinet or kitchen cupboard from the 19th century. Solidly crafted from pine with beautiful slightly distressed painted finish. Ready for everyday use. A delight...
Pine
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, 1956
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By Drexel USA, 1956 Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green and gold gilt trim, and original brass hardware. ...
Brass
18th Century French Carved Pine Two Door Wedding Armoire Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
18th century French two door wedding armoire, crafted in pine with a rich brown patina. Elaborate carving is seen throughout, including along the crown where turtle doves appear within a wreath of flowers. Additional carved floral bouquets accent the cabinet, and musical instruments are carved into the door panels. A scalloped skirt finishes the lower edge. The right door secures in place with an exterior metal latch as the doors have shifted in place over years of use. Doors open to reveal removable interior shelves. Age related separation of planks is present, and holes appear to have been added at some point in time (possibly to assist removing shelves?). This armoire shows much old, dried wormhole activity, adding to the aged character of the cabinet (no longer active). The feet show additional distress and wear, and supports were added at some point to the back for improved stability. Restored strong, stable, and ready for use. A classic French wedding cabinet...
Metal
Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Double Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Double Dresser. Flawlessly operating dovetail joints drawers. Measures 51.75" in width, 19" in depth and stands 32.25" tall. Par...
Paint, Hardwood
French 19th Century Grand Ebonized Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French bibliotheque from the 19th century makes a dramatic statement for any interior with its height alone, and the ebonized finish on the exterior gives it the presence to anc...
Glass, Oak
19Thc Amazing Brass & Iron Large Bakers Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very large French style bakers rack is in fine condition.This rack / shelf has custom made sized glass. This rack is in very good condition. This is the largest bakers ...
Iron
Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Storage Drawer Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Breton Oak Jam Cabinet with Key~~c. 1900s Slim Profile beautifully carved cabinet with beveled edge top and one interior adjustable/remova...
Oak
French Provincial Rustic Buffet Cabinet in Solid Wood, Circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
A charming French Provincial buffet crafted circa 1900, showcasing the honest character and understated beauty of rural French furniture. Constructed from solid wood with a richly ag...
Iron
Vintage French Provincial White Painted Lingerie Chest Semainier Dresser Chic 45
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century French Provincial Lingerie Chest. Features a white painted frame with five dovetailed drawers. Each drawer features a gold engraved outline and glass drawer pulls. Cen...
Hardwood, Paint
18th Century French Oak Country Vaisselier Buffet Hutch Sideboard w Clock 102"
Located in Dayton, OH
#41402 Antique late 18th century Country French buffet / hutch / vaisselier with Horloge (clock). Made of oak featuring French country / provincial styling with carved flowers / fl...
Oak
Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...
Mahogany
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, ...
Brass
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Armoire with Double Glass Doors and Pagoda Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A rare and striking 19th-century French bamboo-form armoire, expertly crafted in solid wood and designed to imitate the segmented nodes and joints of natural bamboo. This exceptional piece reflects the enduring European fascination with Chinoiserie and exoticism, particularly popular in France during the late 19th century. (This piece in particular was featured by Brunschwig and Fils on their social media.) Interestingly, small chalk children's handwriting in French can be seen on the inside left door. The armoire features double-glazed doors framed in bamboo-turned moldings and shelves, allowing the interior to remain visible while protected—ideal for displaying textiles, clothing, or collectibles. The architectural pagoda-style pediment, crowned with crossed finials and carved bamboo detailing, adds sculptural presence and vertical elegance. Turned corner posts, paneled lower doors, and bracket feet complete the refined silhouette. The warm honey-toned patina has matured beautifully over time, highlighting the craftsmanship and depth of the carved bamboo motifs. Interior shelving and custom retrofitted lucite bars give it hanging capacity and make this piece both decorative and highly functional, suitable for use as a wardrobe, nursery armoire...
Glass, Wood
French Provincial Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase 10 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A monumental early 20th century French Provincial-style two-piece breakfront pine library bibliotheque bookcase cabinet presented in two massive sections. The immense top piece featu...
Brass
French 18th Century Natural Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined French 18th century chest of drawers, beautifully crafted in natural oak and retaining a soft, sun-washed patina that highlights the elegance of its provincial craftsmanshi...
Oak
$2,432Sale Price|30% Off
19thC Dark French Oak Credenza
Located in Malibu, CA
A French oak credenza with clean lines with a rich dark oak finish. The case is fitted with paneled doors and simple hardware, opening to interior shelving & drawers for practica...
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled Acacia wood, with original bra...
Brass
Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood Triple Dresser with Glass Top
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration here is a Beautiful Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood 9 drawer triple dresser with protective glass Glass Top. Great vintage condition It is from 1969 an...
Hardwood, Fruitwood
$1,856Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Chalet Style, 2024
Located in Labrit, Landes
This bedside cabinet cabinet with the traditional technique is chalet chic style thanks to its simple aesthetic and its bronze handle. This pair of oak nightstands of the "Pyrénées" ...
Bronze
$2,061Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak French Provincial country house Very decorative and full of character Decorated with geometrical and vegetal motifs This chest has the ...
Oak
French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning French oak buffet à deux corps (cabinet in two sections) from the 18th century, designed with features and style that suit many decorating tastes and storage needs for the...
Metal
Mid Century Wrought Iron Brass and Steel French Style Bakers Rack
Located in New York, NY
Impressive wrought iron, brass and steel Bakers Rack, made in France circa mid 20th C. The structure is wrought iron in original black paint finish with three shelves, each with dec...
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
French Vintage Painted Enfilade
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, early to mid-20th century four door enfilade transformed more recently with a painted, scraped blue finish applied by hand that beautifully contrasts the linear formality o...
Brass
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser, Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Thomasville USA, Circa 1970s Pink lacquered solid oak, with original brass hardware. Measure...
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with burled walnut sides, and original brass har...
Brass
White Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza By White Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures:...
Brass
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass ...
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 78"W x 19"D x 30...
Brass
$7,983 / item
French Provincial Pine Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
The sideboard brings the charm of European country design to your home. Made from pine with a gently aged finish, it has four paneled doors and four upper drawers arranged in a balan...
Wood
19th French Provincial Carved Oak Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale antique French beautifully crafted armoire with elaborate carved details top to bottom. The top cornice with a carved band of large flowers on the front. The cabinet to...
Brass
$2,917Sale Price|25% Off
French Provincial Style Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key
Located in Soquel, CA
French Provincial Style Walnut Secretary Desk with Marquetry Inlays and Key. Original Finish.
Walnut
Antique French Country Provincial Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Provincial Slotted Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer. Item features attractive distressed finish, wonderful patina, solid wood construction, quality...
Wood
French Oak Sliding Wardrobe with Brass Pulls, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Reconstruction workshop, two-door wardrobe, solid oak, France, 1940s-1950s. Each of the two sliding doors is composed of four broad horizontal panels set one above the other,...
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Bleached Oak Sideboard Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
Mid-19th-century French bleached oak sideboard with a three-drawer over two-door configuration. The drawers open with large, decorative drop-handle pulls that add strong visual chara...
Oak
19th Century Large French Bleached Oak Carved Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
19th century large French bleached oak bookcase and display cabinet featuring extensive and highly expressive hand carving throughout. Elaborate carved details include putti faces, l...
Brass
Pristine Pair Drexel Heritage Block Front French Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pristine Pair of Drexel Heritage Block Front French Country Fruitwood Chest of Drawers. All drawers open and close flawlessly. Dimensions: 34" in width, 19" in depth and 31" in hei...
Fruitwood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Serpentine Commodes or Bedside Tables
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional pair of French Louis XV style serpentine commodes, nightstands or chests of drawers boasting fiery Tiger oak wood grains, banded burl wood tops & striking brass hardware....
Brass
Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
28VJL54 Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet 47.5”Wx20”Dx69”H France, circa 1910 $1795.00 This lovely piece is relatively large for a Vertigo, translated as “Vertical Cabinet, a...
Pine
Antique Monumental French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Provincial Louis XV style monumental sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet France, early 20th century Carved walnut, with thick beveled marble top and origi...
Marble
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.
Pine
Large Pine Trade Cabinet circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
Description : Stunning vintage pine trade counter/cabinet, perfect for adding an industrial touch to your space. With its impressive length of nearly 2.5 meters and shallow depth (41...
Pine
Early 19th Century Country French Provincial Oak Coffer Trunk
Located in Astoria, NY
Early 19th-century French Provincial oak coffer from Provence, traditionally used for storing linens and household goods. This hand-crafted trunk features a rectangular lift-top lid ...
Iron
French Provincial Louis XV Style Blue-Painted Two-Door Buffet
Located in Troy, MI
A charming French Provincial buffet in the Louis XV taste, featuring arched and molded double doors, a reeded frieze, shapely scalloped apron, and characteristic cabriole front legs....
Iron
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...
Oak
Permacraft Provincial Style Cherry Chest on Chest of Drawers
By Permacraft
Located in Germantown, MD
Permacraft Mid Century French Provincial Style Cherry Chest on Chest of Drawers. Features 7 drawers, all of them opening and closing flawlessly, with dovetail joint construction. Me...
Mahogany
Large French Provincial Style China Cabinet in Hardwood Finish, USA Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large French Provincial style china cabinet with glass doors and arched pediment. This large French Provincial-style china cabinet combines timeless elegance with practical functio...
Glass, Hardwood
Late 18th Century French Oak Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 18th-century French oak chest of three drawers featuring decorative paneled drawer fronts and curved canted sides with subtle detailing. The chest rests on cabriole feet that sh...
Oak
Outstanding Country French Period 1780s era Walnut Secretary Desk with Bookcase
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This outstanding Country French walnut secretary desk with bookcase, dating to the 1780s, is an exceptional example of 18th-century craftsmanship and provincial elegance. Constructed...
Walnut
19th Century Country French Oak Bonnetière ~ Petite Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming 19th century Country French oak bonnetière, embodying the quiet romance of provincial living. Originally intended for the storage of bonnets and linens, the bonnetière evo...
Steel
Pair of Solid Carved Brutalist French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of solid carved Brutalist French nightstands with Solomonic columns it has one drawer and one compartment Marble covered.
Marble
$4,500 / set
Pair of Vintage Provincial Serpentine Commodes
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of dressers are In the French Louis XV country Provincial style with serpentine fronts Each chest has 3 full size pullout dovetail drawers. Made in the USA in the highest qu...
Wood
$2,400Sale Price|29% Off
Antique Rustic Louis XV Style French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
The French Provincial style sideboard has two smaller side drawers and one larger middle drawer, all dovetailed. Below are two panelled doors flanking a centre panel all a la French ...
Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid walnut, with original brass hardware. ...
Brass
Vintage Habersham Louis XV Bibliotheque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Habersham Louis XV Bibliotheque is a statement piece of exceptional grandeur and French Provincial charm. Inspired by the refined elegance of 18th-century design, this monumental...
Brass