French Provincial Vitrines
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.
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Style: French Provincial
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Vitrine or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French faux bamboo vitrine or wall cabinet made of pitch pine with turned cherry wood details and finials. Glass paned door with three adjustable shelves. Brackets on ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Pine
CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry French Provincial Curio Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style curio cabinet by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, dual arched...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Brass
1800s French Bleached Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Experience the allure of the 1800s with this French Bleached Oak Vitrine. It is a perfect blend of elegance and functionality. This vitrine...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
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Wood
19th Century French Countertop Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Designed to be placed atop a counter for displaying and protecting precious merchandise, this petite vitrine was made in 19th Century France. Locking with a key from the rear, the co...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
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Glass, Wood
Vintage French Wooden Wall Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Radiating the distinctive charm of French country furniture, this slender wall vitrine was made in France circa 1900. Its carved wooden ornament draws attention, and announces this p...
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20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century French Provincial Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Beautifully crafted to stand the test of time, this antique oak vitrine evokes the Provincial romance of the French countryside. Built in France in the early 1800s, the simple silhou...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
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Oak
20th Century French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
The sleek minimalist design of this vintage wooden vitrine is softened by a subtle patina. Built in France in the 20th century, the stripped-back lines of the cabinet form a bold fra...
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20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
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Glass, Wood
20th Century French Black Patinated Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Showcasing an unconventional design, this 20th-century French wooden vitrine presents an ornate base adorned with miniature spindles along the edges. The intricate detailing complem...
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20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
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Glass, Wood
19th Century French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
The dignified design and warm patina of this antique wooden vitrine give it a timeless appeal. Hand-built in France in the 1800s, the form has a Neoclassical character: the carved pi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
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Glass, Wood
19th Century French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A contrasting interplay of patinas gives this antique wooden vitrine a unique charm. Built in France in the 1800s, the distinguished upright form reflects the refinement of Louis Phi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
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Wood
Antique French Patinated Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A graceful form and dreamy patina make this vintage wooden vitrine a one-of-a-kind display case. Hand-built in France at the turn of the century, windows on all four sides of the cab...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Wooden Patinated Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
The tall, slender silhouette and dramatic patina of this wooden vitrine make it a covetable antique find. Built in France in the 1800s, windows on three sides of the narrow cabinet g...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Museum Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine created in early 20th century France. This enormous display case proudly displays a bold sense of classic and impressive construction. An elegant glass pane slides a...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
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Glass, Wood
Early 19th Century French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine created in early 19th century France. Large and grand, yet warm and approachable, this wondrous display cabinet is pulled straight from a fairy tale. A delicate blea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
1900s French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine created in 1900s France. Towering above, this elegant find emits both an impressive display of elite craftsmanship and a warm and approa...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Early 20th Century Belgian Oak Vitrines à Deux Corps
Located in High Point, NC
These pair of 1900s oak Belgian vitrines à deux corps flaunt the eclectic richness of their decorative elements. These display cabinets boast neoclassical shaped cornices, embossed f...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Brass
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 Vitrines
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Wood
19th Century French Provincial Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Simple yet sophisticated, this Provincial oak vitrine has a natural air of poise. Made in France in the 1800s, the beautiful joinery of the cabinet is perfectly accentuated by the or...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
This antique Provincial vitrine in natural oak combines elegance with country simplicity. Made in France in the 1800s, the gentle arch of the cornice is echoed in the shape of the lo...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French White Patinated Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A timeworn patina gives this antique vitrine an air of romance. Built in France in the 1800s, the silhouette has a Provincial simplicity, graceful yet unadorned. The windows of the c...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine made in 19th century, France. This hulking display cabinet features two lower doors and two drawers, the glazed cabinet above houses four shelves. Providing a wealth...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Oak
19th Century Belgian Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine from 19th century Belgium. Fit with two upper display cabinets and two lower storage compartments, drawers slide in between, this vitrine boasts elegant design and i...
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19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Grand Hand Carved Walnut Provincial Vitrine
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French grand vitrine or wardrobe made in fine hand carved walnut wood in provincial style. Very good and stable condition with no restorations made so far. Original glas...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
Narrow French Brittany Lion Carved Oak Court Cupboard China Cabinet Vitrine
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Oak
19th Century, French, Wooden Secretaire Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage wooden vitrine from 19th century France. A gentle giant, this glass display case stands tall, emitting a powerful yet inviting ambienc...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
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Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Corner Display Cabinet in Wood
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
20th century French Provincial style corner display cabinet.
By unknown manufacturer from France.
Painted in cream, with ancient gold painted details and dark green back.
Curve...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique French Diminutive Carved and Paint Decorated Display Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare hand-carved original condition Antique French Miniature Display Cabinet. With antique hand-written French labels on verso. A lovely di...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
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Wood
French Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pine Bookcase with two brass mesh doors.
The mesh is hand-made with brass wire.
This item has a patine in the oak style.
The cornice was missing, so it has been redone. For the mo...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Plantation Style Walnut Vitrine, Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
This early (circa 1830) French Provincial plantation style walnut bookcase features an upper part topped by a cornice above two glazed doors opening u...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
1860s French Oak Vitrine with Patinated Interior
Located in High Point, NC
This antique oak vitrine offers a display case which is a treasure in its own right. Made in France in the 1860s, the arch of the cabinet cuts an elegant silhouette; mullioned window...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
Turn of the Century French Vitrine with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This turn of the century wooden vitrine makes a distinguished display case. Sourced from France, the sober black-painted finish has acquired a gentle patina over time, revealing glim...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Brass
1900s French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine from France, produced circa 1900. Standing seven and a half feet tall, this majestic display case features a glass-fronted, double door...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antiqued Farmhouse Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Antiqued farmhouse style painted cabinet. A beautiful and functional cabinet that can be used for display and storage. The exterior is painted ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Wood
1910s Belgian White Patinated Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine from 1910s Belgium with an evocative patina. A tall, slender cabinet, fronted by a paned glass door, sits atop a low cupboard. The ori...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Country French Carved Oak Vitrine Display Cabinet Linenfold Panels, ca. 1900
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Country French carved oak vitrine display cabinet with Linenfold Panels, circa 1900, with glazed side panels, sliding glass door to front, over double-...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
French Marriage Buffet a Deux-Corps in Carved Oak from Normandy, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A lavishly carved wedding piece, this oak buffet a deux-corps from Normandy, is embellished with foliage and flowers in carved relief, as well as offering beautifully-articulated applied carvings in high relief as seen in the central flower-filled basket and flanking floral sprays, which are symbolic of a fruitful union. It features the original hand-blown glass, as well as the original pulls, key plates, locks, one key, shelves, and carved escargot feet. A dowry piece of this quality would have been commissioned for a bride of some financial & social standing. France, circa 1800 or earlier (late 18th century).
Perfect for your French provincial kitchen...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
Burl Biblio Cabinet or Vitrine 1700s Regency Louis XVI Style 18th Century France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Three-door burl wood Vitrine from France 1700s. This vitrine or biblio cabinet features a giltwood crown that is intricately decorated in golden scrolls. The crown is removable.
Th...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Painted White Pine Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Washington, DC
A painted white pine buffet a Deux corps. Restored to original color. In two pieces, top and bottom.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
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Wood
19th Century French Provincial Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful craftsmanship and a fresh natural finish make this antique oak buffet a find to treasure. Hand-made in France in the 1800s, this piece would have once been the pride of a P...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century Belgian Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Combining the clean symmetries of Neoclassical style with the verdant excesses of the Rococo aesthetic, this ornate oak vitrine offers a majestic antique centerpiece...
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19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in 19th-century France, this antique chest flaunts impeccably executed carvings that grace its oak surface, bleached to a delicate blond tone that imparts a marble-like ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Oak
20th Century French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine made in 20th century France. Towering and expansive, this dominating cabinet offers an enormous amount of storage space as well as a classical and approachable charm...
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20th Century French French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine made in France circa 1900. This wooden vitrine is composed of three glass pane doors, and an interior of glass shelves resting above three drawers and sliding doors....
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
French Provincial vitrines for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial vitrines 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 vitrines created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial vitrines made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vitrines differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,195 and tops out at $27,000 while the average work can sell for $6,995.
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