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French Provincial Vanities

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
Drexel French Provincial Style Walnut Mirrored Vanity Table with Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Provincial Style Walnut Mirrored Vanity Table with Bench by Drexel Furtinure. Perfe try functional drawers with dovetail joints. Measures 40" in width, 21" in depth and...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Brass

19th C Louis XV Style Coiffeuse or Table de Toilette
Located in Miami, FL
French nineteenth century Louis XV vanity dressing table, poudreuse or coiffeuse standing on four slender tapering cabriole legs. The to...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Wood

Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Burl Wood Dressing Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial dressing table, vanity, or occasional side table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Circa 1990s Burl wood, with original brass hardw...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Vanities

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Brass

Antique Dressing Table, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dressing table from the beginning of the 20th century. The furniture is preserved in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 159 cm / width 142 cm /...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Vanities

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Walnut

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with a sea green tint & an all-over distressed antiqued or ceruse finish, double doors ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Brass

Antique dressing table, Western Europe, around 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique dressing table from the early 20th century made in the Provencal style. The piece of furniture has three drawers under the top, all lockable. The spacious top is ideal for s...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Walnut, Glass

19th Century French Wooden Shaving Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Useful both for shaving or applying makeup. The mirror can be tilted to suit many uses and is placed in an elegant round and carved frame with a brass hardware accent. This piece from nineteenth-century France, tinted to a mahogany color, comes with a curved stand and legs and a small table adds a useful feature to keep things at hand and to turn an everyday activity into a time for enjoyment and self...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Brass

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Art Deco Amsterdamse School Dressing Table or Vanity by J.J. Zijfers, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School dressing table or vanity. Design by J.J. Zijfers Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak base with original drawer...
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Italian Edwardian Style Walnut Vanity Dressing Table With Chair
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Located in Tarry Town, NY
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French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Granite, Marble, Brass

French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
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$3,889
H 67.72 in W 51.19 in D 21.66 in
Midcentury Italian Rattan Desk or Vanity Table, circa 1960s
Located in London, GB
Midcentury Italian rattan desk or vanity table, (circa 1960s). An absolute charmer and stylish piece of the era. There are two horizontal surfaces ...
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Rattan

Midcentury Italian Rattan Desk or Vanity Table, circa 1960s
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1970 Lucite Chrome Vanity Desk
Located in Staten Island, NY
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1970 Lucite Chrome Vanity Desk
1970 Lucite Chrome Vanity Desk
$3,650
H 42 in W 32 in D 19 in
Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Vanity dressing table w/ mirror & drawer.
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Glass, Wood

Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer
Vanity Dressing Table w/ Mirror & Drawer
$1,250
H 31 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
Lovely Antique Burl & Marble Dressing Table Desk
Located in Hopewell, NJ
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Marble

Lovely Antique Burl & Marble Dressing Table Desk
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$2,400
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French Pear Wood Ladies Dressing Table. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
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1960s Modern Walnut Dressing Table Vanity with Mirror
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1960s Modern Vanity Dressing Table Spacious Cabinet with Tall Mirror Walnut Wood. Unmarked. In the style of Hans J. Wegner - Carl Martin-Hansen. Dimensions...
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Walnut, Mirror

Edwardian Mahogany Dressing table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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Edwardian Mahogany Dressing table
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Danish Desk w/ Vanity
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern Danish made desk with flip up mirror. Simple modern design with multi function. Please confirm location.
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Danish Desk w/ Vanity
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$1,500
H 30.5 in W 35.75 in D 25 in
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French Style Tiger Oak Vanity Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
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French Style Tiger Oak Vanity Table
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H 54.75 in W 32 in D 17 in
19th Century French Wooden Jewelry Box
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century French jewelry stand made from wood and a glass top. A delightful patina has spread across the intricately carved time-touched wood that forms its base. A glass lid sw...
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19th Century French Wooden Jewelry Box
19th Century French Wooden Jewelry Box
H 30.9 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Petite French Provincial Style Cherry Flip Top Vanity Table with Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Antique French Carved Walnut Dressing/Sewing Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Late 19th Century Antique French Marquetry Poudreuse or Ladies Vanity
Located in New Orleans, LA
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Walnut Dressing Table, France, c. 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dressing table, France, approx. 1920. Very good condition. Wood: walnut Dimensions : height to table top 74 cm width 102 cm d. 47 cm.
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Walnut Dressing Table, France, c. 1920
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French Provincial Fruit Wood Poudreuse
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
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Antique Wooden Console Table
Located in High Point, NC
A striking wooden console table embellished on almost every surface, inside and out. Carved with decorative details and painted with a dramatic bl...
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Antique Wooden Console Table
Antique Wooden Console Table
H 35.8 in W 40.2 in D 19.7 in
Early Widdicomb Mahogany Vanity Dresser with Tri-Fold Mirror, circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique mahogany vanity dresser with mirror by Widdicomb Furniture of Grand Rapids, circa 1920s. The vanity features beautif...
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18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Poudreuse
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an extremely rare 18th century French Provincial cherrywood poudreuse with impeccable provenance. From circa 1790 and made of cherrywood, this beautifully proportioned poudreuse or vanity table is oblong/rectangular in shape. The top has two side leafs on hinges that hinge outwards. The central top section hinges backwards to reveal a mirror. The interior is lined in its original silk lining. The front has two ‘fake’ drawers and two functioning drawers with a pull out writing slope or shelf. The vanity sits on four classic cabriolet legs of elegant proportions. Classic and original French Provincial artistry. Constructed using wooden pegs giving a clear indication of it’s authenticity. It stands on gorgeous cabriolet legs. Impeccable provenance: It was purchased at a French antique auction...
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John Widdicomb Vintage French Writing Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
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19th French Three Drawers Console Table with Top Marble
Located in Miami, FL
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French Provincial vanities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial vanities 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 vanities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial vanities 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 vanities, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, and John Widdicomb. 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 vanities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,185 and tops out at $4,800 while the average work can sell for $1,923.

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