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
French Provincial Traditional Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sideboard is expertly crafted from solid walnut, known for its durability and rich grain, and is finished in a warm brown that highlights its natural beauty. Measuring 70 inches...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Vintage Parisian Hand Carved White and Gold-Leaf Display/Curio Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Parisian Hand Carved White and Gold-Leaf Display/Curio Cabinet
Beautiful hand carved vintage Parisian single door display/curio cabinet has woven mesh paneled sides and fron...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Gold Leaf
French Style Golden Pine Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Style Golden Pine Commode Chest of Drawers
This tall narrow chest has 5 drawers and stands on small cabriole legs, the drawers have carved fr...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Long Directoire Style Antiqued Gray Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece features a hand-rubbed and distressed muted gray-painted finish and a natural finished top, complementing its six doors adorned with a classic cross-arrow design. Crafted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Pair French Side Cabinets Parisian Marquetry Inlay Ebeniste
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an elegant pair of French antique side cabinets
Hopefully the photos illustrate the gorgeous details to this matching pair
Circa 1910, these would have been crafted b...
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1910s Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Rustic White Painted European Commode
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless piece that combines functionality with elegant provincial design. Crafted from solid mahogany, in a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish.
With three spac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
1830s French Patinated Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet from 1830s France with an expressive patina. The surface of the wood is grazed and scraped, creating a dynamic texture and allowing glimpses of the various layers of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
19th-Century Sandblasted Walnut Extendable Desk
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant 19th-century walnut extendable desk is a perfect blend of functionality and timeless design. Measuring 101 cm in width without extensions ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Provincial Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The white display case has remarkably subtle details such as slightly splayed legs that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Mid 19th Century Swedish Hand-Painted Pine Kitchen Cabinet with Plate Rack
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Swedish kitchen cabinet with plate rack. Made of pine retaining the original painted decoration with floral details. The central c...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine, Paint
19th Century French Wooden Vitrine Counter
Located in High Point, NC
Supported by a sturdy ogee bracket base, this 19th-century French wooden bar features three glass panel doors that provide a view into its spacious interior. Additionally, the cabine...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
Very Fine Custom French Cherry Breakfront
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Massive French cherry biblioteque breakfront, cavetto cornice top with center arch above a carved central floral basket and flowering vines on the sides. The shaped projecting front ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Brass
Petit Heavily Carved Walnut Cherubs Rope Edge Two Piece Console Table Shelf MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Petit Heavily Carved Walnut Cherubs Rope Edge Two Piece Console Table Shelf MINT!
Hanging Shelf : 10 x 36 x 22
Table: 14 x 24 x 30
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20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Late 18th Century Louis XV Style French Provincial Walnut Two Door Buffet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fine quality 18th century French provincial buffet. Made in the manner of Louis XV. Shaped panels with relief carved mouldings, over two cupboard doors with remarkable carved decorat...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Black French Mid-Century 4-Drawer Case Piece
Located in Hawthorne, CA
This striking Black French Mid-Century 4-Drawer Case Piece effortlessly combines the sleek elegance of French design with the timeless appeal of mid-century modernism. Crafted with p...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Hardwood
Early 19th Century French Fruitwood Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A French fruitwood three-drawer commode with bombe front and sides, circa 1820.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fruitwood
18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1770
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century French Provincial two drawer solid walnut commode.
Hand crafted solid black walnut.
Slightly ox bowed shape drawers....
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
French Directoire Style Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Directoire Style credenza in an antiqued white distressed painted finish, with diamond reeded patterns, a fitted interior with shelves and three ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Buffet.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Provincial fruitwood buffet.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fruitwood
19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest
Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery
Design has a surrealistic feel to it
Obviously and artist depiction of a town
Finishe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
19th Century French Provincial Oak Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century French Provincial oak commode with three drawers, carved knees and feet and three board top.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Colonial Rosewood Desk
Located in San Marino, CA
A French Colonial rosewood desk of distinctive and graceful design. 1930s with one pencil drawer.
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1920s Vietnamese Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Side Table Cherrywood
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
French Side Table with Roll,
Cherrywood
France, Ca. 1830.
Antique Side Table with roll made of solid cherry wood. The roll consists of contrasting species of plum and maple wood. L...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Cherry
French Style Inspired Bone Inlay with Resin Buffet Sideboard
Located in New York City, NY
The age old craft of inlay combined with a modern resin pouring technique makes this heirloom piece of a mélange of the old and the new. The inlaid camel-bo...
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2010s French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bone
Mid-18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Commode in Walnut
Located in Essex, MA
Mid-18th century walnut French Provincial commode of the Louis XV period. Three drawers. Mortise and tenon construction. Edible finish and mellow patina. Quite nice.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
French Vinery Bar and Stool Set This is a very attractive French country piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Vinery Bar and Stool Set
This is a very attractive French country piece, the bar, 2 stools and shelf are made with Elm and Natural Twisted Vines
The bar stools are made with ...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Elm
18th Century French Provincial Buffet with Arched Crown
Located in Sofia, BG
A large 18th century French provincial buffet with one door and arched crown decorated with basket full of fruits, standing on cabriolet legs, with three adjustable shelves inside,
...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
French Rosewood Night Table or Side Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French rosewood night table or side cupboard
This is a very attractive piece of furniture from Brittany, the cabinet has a small drawer at the top with a cupboard beneath and it h...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Rosewood
18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Commode - Arles
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare, early 18th Century Louis XV French Commode, from Arles. Scroll feet and elegant curved front. Two drawers with brass pulls.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Zinc Top Cabinet with Double Sinks, Fr-0180
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Zinc top cabinet with double sinks. Includes faucets and sinks. Functional cabinets below sinks with open center shelf unit perfect for towels. Hand painted and glazed with a distressed look. Zinc top hammered metal with intentional pitting. Brass faucet...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Zinc
French Walnut Cartonniere Wellington Chest Filing Cabinet, Reception Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French walnut Cartonniere wellington chest filing cabinet, reception hostess greeting station
This is a traditional French Cartonniere, it is a dou...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather
French Style Inspired Bone Inlay with Resin Buffet Sideboard
Located in New York City, NY
The age old Craft of inlay combined with a modern resin pouring technique makes this heirloom piece of a mélange of the old and the new. The inlaid camel-bo...
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2010s French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Bone
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mirror, Walnut
French Provincial Walnut Commode with Gilt Mounts
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique French walnut two drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and hardware, carved, curved legs and shaped top.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic French Empire escritoire / desk
Crafted from mahogany with ormolu fittings
Great space saving piece as both a desk and a chest of drawers
We ...
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1880s Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Tall French Walnut Side Cabinet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall French walnut side cabinet
This is a very attractive piece of furniture, the cabinet has a small drawer at the top with a between tier and ...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Provincial Painted Cabinet, France
Located in Vista, CA
French, Provincial, painted cabinet; the molded cornice above a cabinet fitted with four doors, each fabric-backed and fitted with two wire grill panels, the lower section fitted wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
1960s Italian White Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your space with the timeless allure of this 1960s Italian white patinated wooden chest of drawers. Radiating an air of elegance, the base is finished in a pristine white, acc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Carved Mahogany Coffer
Located in Vista, CA
French carved Mahogany coffer, applied carved center panel with medallion, relief linenfold carved panels, fielded panel sides, and a graduated step base.
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Farmhouse White Rustic Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning piece combines rustic European appeal with practical functionality, making it the perfect centerpiece for your dining or living room. The architectural white painted fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Antique French Provincial Oak Dresser, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French provincial oak dresser, Circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
1900s French Provincial Wooden Vitrine Counter
Located in High Point, NC
A simple Provincial silhouette and a nostalgic patina give this antique wooden vitrine an air of yesteryear. Made in France at the turn of the century, this piece would have likely o...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Early 18th Century French Provincial Blue Gray Painted Single Door Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 18th century French provincial single door cabinet. Made predominantly of walnut and chestnut with an old blue gray painted finish....
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Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chestnut, Walnut, Paint
Danish 18th Century Arbalete Commode
Located in Washington, DC
A Danish 18th century commode in the arbalete form. This piece is soundly constructed in painted wood. The patina and painted finished are wonderful.
Wh...
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18th Century Danish Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Paint, 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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