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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
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s

By Romweber Furniture Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style vanity or writing desk By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning book-matched exotic burled Acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs, and...

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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish

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.
Antique dressing table, Western Europe, around 1910.

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 lo...

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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Outstanding French Satinwood Dressing Table
Outstanding French Satinwood Dressing Table

Outstanding French Satinwood Dressing Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A top quality French satinwood parquetry and tulipwood inlaid dressing table, kidney shaped with serpentine front, two cupboard doors and three drawers, gilt bronze mounts, handles, ...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Satinwood

Fine French Dressing Table
Fine French Dressing Table

Fine French Dressing Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A wonderful French kidney shaped dressing table, with parquetry veneers, U shaped undertier, wonderful mounts and swing mirror , some foxing to the original mirror (can be replaced ...

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19th Century Antique French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Super French Painted Bergere Dressing Table
Super French Painted Bergere Dressing Table

Super French Painted Bergere Dressing Table

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good French kidney shaped dressing table with double bergere back, six legs with U shaped stretcher, single drawer, oval swing mirror (slight foxing), original paint, in very ...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Beech

19th Century French Wooden Shaving Mirror
19th Century French Wooden Shaving Mirror

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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Lady’s Desk or Vanity in Mahogany, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
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Located in South Bend, IN

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19th Century French Wooden Jewelry Box
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Located in High Point, NC

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Walnut Dressing Table, France, c. 1920
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Walnut Dressing Table, France, c. 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

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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.