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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
1960s Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Style Dresser Lowboy
Located in Saddle River, NJ
1960s Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Style Dresser Lowboy. This vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser is a beautiful and funct...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Large french old solid pine trading counter, 50's
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this very large pine trading counter from the 1950s, fully restored. With its large top and its large volume, it can be placed in a...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut and Parcel Painted Highboy
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser or chest of drawers In the manner of Romweber By Joerns Brothers Furniture USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful book-matched...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Arched Wall Floor Mirror
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern arched long mirror, perfect in any room or in a bedroom. The mirror can be eithr wall mounted or just stand on the floor thanks to its feet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Late 18th Century French Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French commode. Mid-blue shade of scraped back paint and a pale top. Circa 1790.
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Late 18th Century English Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Oak Louis XVI Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The piece showcases exquisite period details including carved dentil molding along the crown, square tapered legs, and classically proportioned drawer fronts. Each element has been t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

20th Century French Two-Part Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century French breakfront Bibliotheque bookcase with wire to the upper doors. Featuring traditional lift-off hinges and decorative escutcheons. All of the doors open with ease a...
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20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French Antique Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Country Style 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique oak and wrought iron sideboard buffet. Two doors and two drawers. One shelf in the cabinet. The interior of the buffet was entirely covered in Provencal-style fabric w...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century French Country Armoire Linen Press Wardrobe Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning early French country walnut armoire linen press wardrobe cabinet, featuring carved provincial details and a customized interior ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

1970s Bassett Vintage Tall Dresser Highboy in French Provincial Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Bassett Vintage Tall Dresser Highboy in French Provincial Style! This Bassett vintage tall dresser highboy, showcasing a charming French Provincial design from the 1970s, offers a n...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Gray French Directoire Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
With crossed arrows on each door, raised panel detail on each side, and medallions at the top and bottom of the column-like stiles. In a dark gray rustic and distressed finish. With...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

French Provincial Fruitwood Sideboard, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial fruitwood sideboard, 19th c., rectangular case with canted corner posts, fitted with two frieze drawers, over two paneled cabinet doors on long exterior hinges, sca...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

Louis XV Provincial Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine top over three drawers with original handles and a carved floral pierced apron raised on carved scrolled feet. Provenance; Fogg Estate, Chestnut Hill...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Large French Breton lit-clos Cabinet from 1817
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large Breton cabinet, former ‘lit-clos’. Dated 1817, rebuilt at the end of the 19th/beginning of the 20th century. Made from solid oak. This extraordinary piece of furniture was ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Baker Furniture USA, 20th century Cherrywood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32" W x 19" ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique French Tall Cabinet Faux Chest of Drawers Louis XIV Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak tall cabinet faux chest of drawers Louis XIV style. ~Direct from France~ ~Highly carved 19th century French cabinet/chest i...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Solid Cherry Wood Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid cherry wood with shell motif, and original brass ...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Antique White Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by the 19th century French antique, this reclaimed pine sideboard has an emphasis on high drama and a high function, set apart with a graceful, feminine fretwork motif. With a flat rectangular top above four doors with openwork details in front of glass opening to a painted interior with shelves. A multi-layer antique white...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Baker Furniture Louis XV Burled Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Stunning book-matched burled walnut, with original...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique French Country Walnut General Store Curio Showcase Display Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Country converted / double sided general store / mercantile curio showcase / display counter / dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular form with a nine drawer d...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

French Provincial Large Display Case Painted Oak, Two Piece
Located in Milano, IT
This French Provincial large display case is a true statement piece, featuring an off-white/grey painted oak exterior and a light blue/grey interior. The original wavy glass is intac...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Henredon French Provincial Carved Oak Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style rolling bar cabinet, sideboard, or credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 62" ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley probably by the Italian Vittorio Bonacina featuring two levels and a bottom bottle holder on the side. This charmi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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 ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
19th C. French provincial oak armoire. A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern magazine rack stand in bamboo. The organic beauty of the woven materials is timeless and Classic, making bamboo and rattan furniture incred...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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 Mable covered.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

19th Century Painted French Sideboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
A lovely unfussy classic South of France piece of furniture, sourced from a house in the Luberon valley. A few details here and there, chamfered edges etc. A great size, shape and pr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Round Folding Serving Bar Tray Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern folding tray side table. Made of rattan and bamboo, this charming piece is in the typical style of Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Vittori...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Dark Amber Tone 6 Drawers High Boy French Chest of Drawers by Thomasville MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dark Amber Tone 6 Drawers High Boy French Chest of Drawers by Thomasville MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Organic Basket Container
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

18th Century French Bleached Walnut Large Chest of Three Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
Large bleached walnut chest of drawers with carved decorative panels from France. The three long drawers all function and each have 2 brass pulls for ease of use. This lovely French ...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Very Pretty French Chest of Drawers
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice quality French parquetry four drawer chest of drawers of small proportions, with ormolu handles and mounts, brass gallery surroundng lovely marble, working key, in overal...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Tulipwood

19th Century French Counter
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
French 19th Century shop counter in original paint. With one drawer.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Antique French Sideboard Foyer Cabinet Louis XV Carved Tiger Oak, 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sideboard Foyer Cabinet Louis XV Carved Tiger Oak 19th century. Direct from France, a highly carved antique sideboard or che...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Maddox Furniture USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Custom French Provincial Style Pot Board with Multiple Shelves
Located in Middleburg, VA
Custom French Provincial Style Pot Board with Multiple Shelves. Good proportions with shaped sides and 4 shelves on sledge feet and painted finish. Modern. A charming custom-made po...
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2010s American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Buffet or Cabinet in Oak
Located in Miami, FL
A French Louis XV buffet from Normandy in oak with hand-pegged and mortise and tenon construction, and with original rich patina. Base rests on carved apron with cabriole feet. Two d...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

18th Century Painted Cabinet from Provence in Yellow, Grey and Off-White
Located in Salzburg, AT
French 18th century Rococo painted wood cabinet from Provence with one curved and molded door, one chest, curving feet and cornice. Painted in a soft yellow, grey and offhwihte color. Extraordinary iron hardware, lock and key. 18th century Provence cabinets...
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1750s French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

1900s French White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet, guarded by a golden-brass lock. A refreshing space maker and a stylish storage. Adorne...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

French Armoire of Burled Elm from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French armoire (or bookcase display cabinet) of burled or burr elm from the 18th century, featuring a moulded crown above two framed doors (each with decorative brass escu...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm, Burl, Wood

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers By Jacques Bodart USA, Circa 1960s Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware. Mea...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Triple Dresser or Credenza, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered a...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of French 18th Century Corner Cabinets
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of French 18th Century corner cabinets each with a single door and a shelf inside, retaining their original dark grey and white marble tops. Circa 1760.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble

Pair of French 18th Century Corner Cabinets
Pair of French 18th Century Corner Cabinets
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Habersham Normandy Style Hutch
Located in Portland, OR
Exquisite craftsmanship and grand stature combine in this Normandy inspired cabinet by Habersham. Created by master woodworkers and finished by artisans using techniques that create ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Handsome Cerused Cherry French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This French cherry chest has been given a new, upbeat look thanks to a sanding process which cuts through all stain and laquer to arrive at the original cherry wood. After a laboriou...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

19th Century French Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful craftsmanship and statuesque proportions give this oak buffet an air of antique grandeur. Hand-built in France in the 1800s, a brindled grain dances in dark patterns over t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A charming French Provincial chest by Drexel, crafted in the mid-20th century from solid wood and showcasing ornate carved drawer fronts, cabriole legs, and original brass hardware. ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Fine Quality Auffray Attributed Country French Commode with Italian Paper Lining
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted hand-carved details in the French provincial style and looks like it was done by Auffray furniture of New York. The carving quality is exceptional, and the...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
Exceptional in every way! Imported from Belgium this French display cabinet with secretary desk is as enchanting as it is functional. Exquisitely crafted of walnut with incredible ha...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Large Antique Five Drawers Chest
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful chest of drawers. This is an amazing antique piece made of fruitwood. It has a classic design with fluted pilasters on the sides and a stepped top edge. The chest includes ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Fruitwood

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

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Oak

Large French Country Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Large French Country console table. This beautiful table has a natural top with a lightly distressed painted finish in soft sage green. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measure...
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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Buffet in Carved Oak, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This French buffet unfolds like a carved hymn to symmetry and craft. Its tripartite façade is marked by a rhythmic procession of concentric rosettes, each hand-carved with meditative...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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

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Brass

Antique French Bombé Chest With Marble Top for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé Two-Over-Two Chest in handsome Cherry Finish and having large Dramatic Drawer Pulls, Key Escutcheons and leg mounts. The Chest is topped with a fine and well grained Marble Top in Striated Brown and White with a lovely shaped Edge. The Antique Drawer Locks...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

French Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial style seven-drawer dresser or credenza USA, Circa 1990s Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 68.5"W x 19.5"D x 32"H. ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

19th Century French Armoire
Located in London, England
Two door French walnut armoire with arched top and shaped panelled doors. refinished and in great condition. France circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Walnut

Large Oversize Figural Country French Style Open Bookcase with Spindles
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large figural oak open bookcase shelf Henredon Baker decor.
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20th Century American French Provincial Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

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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