French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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
Period: 19th Century
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 Wardrobes and Armoires
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Glass, Cherry, Pine
19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This Belgian armoire, crafted circa 1850, boasts a noble pale oak finish that enhances its stately presence. Tall and ample, the chest provides a pleth...
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19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Lovely Antique 19th C Soft Green French Marriage Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Elegant Soft Green Painted French Marriage Armoire from the 19th Century.
The "Normandie Armoire Du Marriage" was a traditional gift to a newl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful freestanding wardrobe from the 19th century is crafted from solid wood. This antique piece features carvings, iron work decorative plaques with a working lock. The solid wood finish has been stripped back give it a rustic look that will complement any home decor. Measuring 121cm in length, 238cm in height, and 54cm in width, this rectangular wardrobe has two doors and four shelves. Its antique charm is enhanced by the fact that it was manufactured in 1820 and is of the Normandy style. Own a piece of history with this stunning antique French wardrobe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
19th Century French Country Armoire in the Norman Style De Bayeux
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Introducing our Antique French Country Armoire in the Norman style de Bayeux, a timeless piece of history dating back to the mid to late...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
1800s French Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This French Bleached Oak Armoire from the 1800s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and refinement. The doors are adorned with intricately carved ornate details that create a stunning visual impact. The armoire has two sets of doors, each divided by two drawers, which seamlessly blend form and function. The interior showcases a beautiful robin blue color that adds a touch of sophistication. The top doors contain two shelves, and their gracefully curved top enhances their visual appeal. The bottom doors have one shelf for organized storage. The crown molding at the top crowns this armoire with regal charm. The oak wood has been treated delicately through a meticulous bleaching process, which breathes new life into the grain and enhances its natural beauty. Immerse your space in the historical elegance and intricate detailing of this 1800s French Bleached Oak Armoire...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
Early 1800's Antique Large French Provincial, Walnut, Mirrored, Shelves Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Armoire, Large French Provincial, Walnut, Mirrored, Shelves, Early 19th Century, 1800s!!
Fine French Provincial Louis XV style walnut armoire, early 20th c., having...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
French Hand-carved Two-Door Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Hand-carved Armoire with pair glazed doors and original hardware
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass, Metal
Antique Early 19th C. French Provincial Hand Carved Elm and Burled Elm Bonnetier
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exquisite, hand made, antique early 19th century French provincial, hand carved elm and stunning burled wood armoire with stunning original wrou...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Bonnetiere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine pair of cherrywood (possibly walnut) bonnetiere. In excellent condition. Two keys.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Iron
19th Century Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Armoire from Pierre Deux
By Pierre Deux
Located in Chicago, IL
19th Century antique French provincial carved oak armoire, with flora and fauna carvings on the doors and intricate border carvings. One interior shelf.
Provenance: Pierre Deux.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
French Carved Oak Gardeners Armoire de Mariage
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning armoire de mariage was crafted in France during the 1800s from richly toned solid oak. The ornately carved motifs represent the wishes...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Steel, Metal
19th Century French Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This provincial oak armoire combines a statuesque design with a subtle natural finish. Built in France in the 1800s, the burled grain of the oak provides elegant organic ornament, wh...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Antique Pine False Front Cupboard/Secretary Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pine cabinet. Removable shelves inside make it great for linen storage or cupboard.
Clean lines and warm waxed pine are the hallmarks of this lovely armoire. Known as a "fa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Pine
1800s French Wooden Wardrobe
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden cabinet from 1800s France. This hulking wooden cabinet stands at seven feet high, its top molded edge carved into compelling angles and curves, almost like the roof of a got...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
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 Wardrobes and Armoires
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Cherry
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak armoire was produced in Belgium, circa 1820. A sturdy case sports three shelves standing on solid bracket feet and cornice base,...
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19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
1800s French Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
An antique bleached oak cabinet from France, produced circa 1800. A grand wardrobe standing well over seven feet tall, featuring locking d...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
French Country Arched Top Mid 1800s era Armoire
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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1850s French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
French Arts & Crafts Walnut Mirror Double Door Armoire
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Arts & Crafts walnut mirror double door armoire
This is a good quality tall piece not surprising as it is made in figured walnut and has...
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1880s Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Early 19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak cabinet from early 19th century France. This cabinet’s sumptuously decorated paneled doors open to reveal four large storage shelves...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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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 Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
Fine Solid Oak Single Door French Country Armoire Bonnetiere Circa 1840s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous solid oak French bonnetiere or single door armoire. The armoire has all of the desirable features most collectors yearn for, worming, an old lock...
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1840s French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Exceptional 19th Century Heavily Carved French Bridal Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Grand 19th century French armoire, the crown heavily carved with intricate and dimensional flowers and leaf basket, flanked by corner floral motifs. The armoire with two doors having...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
19th Century Normandie Armoire Du Marriage
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Normandie Armoire Du Marriage was a traditional gift to a newly wed couple that dates back hundreds of years in France! This one is a particularly wonderful example of ...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
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 Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
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 rich polish, lends a somber,...
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Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
Antique French Carved Elm Armoire with Beveled MIrror Doors
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a beautifully carved piece with handsome nature motifs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Elm, Mirror
19th Century French Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This French oak armoire, made circa 1860, imparts the distinguished air of classical antiquity. The cabinet adopts an upright shape accentuated by the mitered corners of the molded c...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
Early 19th Century Country French Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century country French Armoire is a prime example of one of the most important historical developments in the world of furniture. Back before the days of closets in every ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Steel
Large Impressive French Oak Armoire
Located in Buchanan, NY
This striking solid oak armoire from France, dating back to the late 18th or early 19th century, is both beautiful and unique. Its rare dismantling feature enhances its practicality,...
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Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Fine Traditional French Provincial Dark Stained Armoire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine traditional antique French armoire with a useful and hard to come by 12” depth. A carved bonnet over a frieze with carved cross motif. With the Classic shaped and carved bu...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
French Provincial Walnut Armoire Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial (18/19th Century) walnut armoire cabinet with 3 drawers at bottom and doors with wire mesh panels.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Walnut
19th Century painted Provencal Wardrobe Library Cabinet, Cupboard, Restored
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1890s antique painted Provencal library cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe in massive wood, restored and wax polished.
The lacquer in shades of gray purplish are original and only retouched...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
Large french corner wardrobe from the 1900s, pure linen color
Located in LYON, FR
This sublime corner cabinet (meaning its cornice stops on the right side) is intended for its right side to be positioned against a wall. It is therefore a corner cabinet from the 19...
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1890s European Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Pine
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carvin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
Impressive in stature, the 19th Century French Bleached Oak Armoire exudes grandeur and timeless allure. Opening its two doors reveal...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 19th century Belgian oak armoire was crafted in 1800 and is a timeless piece of that period. This remarkable piece encapsulates the un...
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19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant, eye-catching and beautifully crafted, this antique oak armoire casts an enchanting spell. Made in Belgium in the early 19th Century, the design combines a dramatic silhouett...
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19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
19th French Wardrobe, Oak Marquetry
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Step into the enchanting world of the 19th century with this exquisite oak wardrobe, a true testament to the artistry and elegance of French craftsmanship. Crafted with precision and...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Iron
19th Century French Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century oak armoire produced in France, this majestic wooden chest marries the picturesque to the elegant. Crowned by a molded top, the craftily carved front stands on tiptoed...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Iron
1800s, French, Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak armoire from France, produced circa 1800. A towering armoire standing nearly eight feet tall and stretching over six and a half fee...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
Early 19th Century Belgian Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
Regally poised like an ancient pillar, this armoire was made in Belgium circa 1800. Sturdily supported by its biomorphic feet, the vintage chest boas...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Oak
1800s Louis XIV Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
Grand proportions and beautiful panelling make this antique oak armoire a magnificent find. Made in France circa 1800 in the style of Louis XIV, th...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Brass
Exceptional Hand-Painted Wardrobe from Early 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful hand-painted wardrobe from early 19th century in great condition. There are two doors, three shelves inside and two elegant drawers on the bottom as well.
This lovely piece is a part of a full bedroom set...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
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Wood
French Provincial wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial wardrobes and armoires for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wardrobes and armoires created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial wardrobes and armoires 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 wardrobes and armoires, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Auffray Furniture, and Karges Furniture. 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 wardrobes and armoires differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $995 and tops out at $54,000 while the average work can sell for $6,118.
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