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French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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
Mahogany Lingerie Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite French Provincial-inspired piece is finished in a warm medium straw wash finish, adding a touch of vintage charm to your space. With six spacious drawers, it offers a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pair, 19th C. Black French Oak Bookcases Display Cabinets w/ Adjustable Shelving
Located in Round Top, TX
These striking oak bookcases are a true find as it is difficult to obtain a matching pair. The professionally applied (newer) black painted finish is lightly distressed to fit the ag...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Oak, Paint

18th Century Provincial Walnut Three Drawer Commode or Chest, French or Canadian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine provincial walnut three drawer commode with shaped top and conforming case, scrolled brass or bronze pulls and escutcheons (probably original), raised panel drawer fronts and ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Tomlinson Louis XV French Provincial Walnut and Brass Dresser
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...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet II
Located in Westwood, NJ
The sleek white harvest exterior, combined with a warm, wood-toned interior, creates a striking contrast that highlights the beauty of your displayed items. The cabinet features lar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

French Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
French oak sideboard with traditional carved panel details and scalloped skirt. The deep, rich patina of the wood reflects generations of use. At just under 6' long, this will serve ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French 17th Century Blank Chest/ Trunk w/ Lions Feet Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This outstanding and rare 17th century French trunk with original iron nails and brackets, lock, etc. The top lid opens to a large storage space and a side cabinet also with lid. L...
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Late 17th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Antique Carved Walnut French Provincial Large Buffet or Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Grand antique French walnut Louis XIV buffet ~ Sideboard is a masterpiece of the cabinetmaker's art. Rendered from sumptuous walnut, it features an intriguing design that comprises t...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

19th Century Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A beautiful French or Belgian provincial chest of drawers from the 1st half of the 19th century. Made from solid oak. Restored and bleached. Made in the traditional gallery construc...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Italian Painted Chest with New Polished Nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled nickel knobs. The piece sits on tapered legs, typical ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Nickel

French Four Door Sideboard in Elm with Brass Inserts, 1960s
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Beautiful elm sideboard coming from a Provincial French private collection. Very good condition. Very special piece that reminds Pierre Chapo's creations.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wire

French Style Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Oak chest in French Provincial style. With overhanging top and two short over three long drawers, all carved and with fine brass foliate bales and escutcheons (lacki...
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20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

Very Fine and Massive Burled and Carved French Antique Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A grand traditional French antique armoire in solid cherry wood. The Double Doors with handsome sectioned Burl Panels framed by well-carved Foli...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Late 19th-Early 20th C. French Walnut Carved Tiered Marble Top Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a carved shaped openwork back splash with shell and floral motifs and a cartouche crest. The shaped top tier with conforming pink and white marble top. Two carved apron drawers ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Vintage French Patinated Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Tall and elegant, this vintage vitrine makes an ideal display case. Built in France in the 20th century, the design has an attractive simplicity: clean lines and the stylish black fi...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Reclaimed Pine White Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Beautifully finished in a serene whitewash. Perfect for those who appreciate the allure of rustic yet refined design, this sideboard marries functionality with a heartfelt nod to the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

White French Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by the Neoclassical Provincial style of 18th-century France, this exquisite piece boasts a distressed antique white finish with a gray top. The symmetrical design features t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Classic Antique French Cherry Desk with Breadboard Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic Antique Provincial French writing table with breadboard top. Plank top two drawer desk featuring scalloped knee hole and apron with two drawers with brass pulls on simple c...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Cherry

Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut & Brass Chest of Drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Century Furniture Italian Tuscan Walnut and Brass Chest of Drawers by Century Furniture. Measures 36" in width, 19" in depth and 45.25" in height. Matching wall ha...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Provincial Handcrafted Pearl Gray Lacquered High Buffet in Solid Oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a furniture from our RIVE GAUCHE collection. The quality of the French oak, the finish full of charm, the ironed handles, entries and key give RIVE GAUCHE this very c...
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2010s French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

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
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20th Century Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Hardwood

French Provincial Elmwood Buffet with Three Drawers over Two Doors, circa 1800
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial elmwood buffet with three drawers over two doors, circa 1800.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

French Provincial Directoire Style Chateau Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial Directoire Style Chateau blue painted credenza. This five-door sideboard is unique in the fact that it is generous at 79" long,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Style Chest or Commode with Red Tooled Faux Leather Surface
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful French style three drawer chest serpentine front and red tooled faux leather surface, with contrasting black and gilt scrolled accents, shaped paneled sides, and heavy de...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Provincial Carved Oak Buffet/Hutch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Antique French buffet/hutch made of solid oak wood with marble top. The base has two drawers and three doors with a single shelf inside. The drawers have brass handles and ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Late 19th Century Monumental French Carved Walnut Cabinet with Carved Plaques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent late 19th-century French cabinet, expertly crafted from richly carved walnut, featuring an elegant crest with ribbon and garland details that exemplify the grandeur of ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Provincial Painted Tall Bookcase, Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
French-inspired Provincial painted tall bookcase or cabinet in dark grey with gold-painted accents. This beautiful cabinet is inspired by an 18th-centur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Argentier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Argentier combines timeless provincial style with the convenience of drawers fully lined and formed to store all your silverware! Hand-crafted a...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

French Provincial Style Polychrome, Gilt &Marble Commode by Kozak Studios 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French Provincial style commode by Kosak Studios offers shaped and beveled marble top over paint decorated case with single drawer over double lattice door cabinet...
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20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Double Commode
Located in Miami, FL
A finely carved late 20th century walnut commode in the French provincial Louis XV style particular to Nimes. The commode of bombe form with carved canted corners flanking four long ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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18th Century Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French painted Commode features subtle rococo styling cues with the molded detail and the contoured apron with scrolled legs, but they are so subtle that this re...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Solid Mahogany Nine-Drawer Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers Designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Carved solid ma...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pierre Chapo 'R05' Dressing Table in Walnut, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A very rare copy of the already lesser-known model R05 from the hand of Pierre Chapo. Almost all of his designs that have seen the light of day and have been completed in the Chapo workshop are made of solid elm. Different types of hardwood were used in the workshop to create prototypes. For this R05 dressing table, which has the title “coiffeuse a sept tiroirs” in the original catalog, a dark walnut wood has been used that has acquired a beautiful warm, golden patina over the years. The starting point of the basis of Chapo's designs is always based on the golden ratio and follows the strict principles of form, function, and material. With this R05 we see, among other things, the well-known dovetail joints and notches on the ends. Seven handle-less drawers of different sizes each show a beautiful color shade of walnut wood. Gold streaks alternate with dark blond lines. Precisely because the regular designs are made of elm, it is all the more special that a completely solid walnut has been used here. It even contributes to the adage of Chapo who, as Hugues Magen...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Turn of the Century Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from turn of the century France. Elaborate columns create a Neo Renaissance aesthetic, their intricate contours framing the right-angled paneling of the drawe...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

French Country Style Buffet Sideboard, Solid Cherry Sideboard, Carved Detail
Located in Toronto, CA
A lovely two door hand crafted French buffet sideboard with concealed drawer. This sideboard crafted in solid cherry is a quality piece finished in warm ochre brown cherry stain with...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Fine Antique Provincial French Walnut Buffet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and Provincial French two-door buffet in traditional form. With a banded top over a carved, shaped and recessed frieze with flowers. The...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Tall Provincial Painted Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
French-inspired tall provincial painted cabinet with a lightly distressed finish. This beautiful cabinet is inspired by an 18th-century French antiq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Rococo Style Side or Bedside Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Rococo Style Side or Bedside Cabinet The cabinet is made from heavy quality pine and stands on carved cabriole legs with scroll feet. The cabinet has a cupboard and a small...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

French Provincial Painted Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
Large French Provincial Painted Commode. This French Directoire style provincial commode has an antiqued hand-painted finish with a rectangular mold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

SMALL FLORAL & BIRD HAND PAINTED GREEN SIDE END LAMP WINE TABLE CHEST OF DRAWERs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, side table sized chest of drawers which was hand painted with beautiful bords in a floral scene A very good looking well made and ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Eighteenth Century Period Enfilade in Light Oak
Located in Vista, CA
Eighteenth century period Enfilade in light oak. circa 1760 Solid oak, beautifully hand carved, dovetail construction, original hardware, handsomely aged formidable finish.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Long Country French Bombe 8 Drawer White Wash Burl Dresser Credenza Solid & Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long Country French bombe 8 drawer white wash burl wood dresser credenza solid & mint!
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20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Impressive French Provincial Walnut Brass Buffet Sideboard Antique 19th Century
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An impressive French Provincial walnut sideboard or buffet with two drawers over two paneled doors. Great wood selection, beautifull...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 71"...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

An Eighteenth Century two part French Vaisselier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An eighteenth century Two part French vaisselier. The etegere top having an inalid star and resting on a two door base cabinet having steel hardware and burl walnut panels.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Steel

Antique French Provincial Leather Top Painted Kneehole Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic 19th century kneehole desk with a brown tooled leather top over a three piece pedestal base with nine drawers and two pullout trays...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Leather, Wood, Paint

1800s French Provincial Armoire with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet from France, circa 1800. Scalloped panels gift the cabinet a graceful symmetry, while the deep sable color of the wood, accentuated by a r...
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Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet Original condition, great patina on the paint. Age appropriate wear, please see detailed photos. Message us with any questions.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze, Iron

Pair of French Dainty Four Drawer Ormolu Side Cabinets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Dainty Four Drawer Ormolu Side Cabinets These are wonderful little chests, they each have 4 drawers with ormolu handles and decorati...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French Empire Revival Burr Walnut Kidney Desk Bronze Sphinx Mounts and Malachite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare French Empire Revival style burr walnut with bronze mounts and Malachite pillars kidney desk This is a rare desk and that’s for s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bronze

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.
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

French Provincial Style Mid-Century Distressed Green Cabinet with Three Drawers
Located in Plainview, NY
French Provincial Style Mid-Century Distressed Green Cabinet with Three Drawers: This charming French Provincial cabinet exudes rustic elegance and timeless sophistication. Hand-pa...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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18th Century Walnut Commode from the Rhone Valley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely piece is the quintessential example of a well crafted French commode. The proportions are pleasing, the details are superb with carving on side panels and the front apro...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

18th Century French Provincial Fruitwood 2-Drawer Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful 18th century French Provincial fruitwood 2-drawer commode with shaped top, scrolled feet, and carved apron featuring branches, "C" scrolls and "S" scrolls.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Reclaimed Pine Sage Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Beautifully finished in a serene sage painted finish. Perfect for those who appreciate the allure of rustic yet refined design, this sideboard marries functionality with a heartfelt ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Provincial case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets 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, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Henredon, and Thomasville. 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 case pieces and storage cabinets 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 $54,000 while the average work can sell for $3,932.

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