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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

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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 lo...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Vanities

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Walnut, Glass

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

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

Materials

Brass

ANTIQUE FRENCH EMPIRE HAND PAINTED 19TH CENTURY OCCASIONAL DRESSiNG ROOM TABLE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original hand painted French Country occasional table which is part of a small suite Circa 189...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Vanities

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Glass, Wood

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
Located in Zohor, SK
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Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
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French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco vanity or dressing table. Design in the style of Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. Striking French design from the 1930s. Black lacquered walnut and burl base wit...
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French Art Deco Vanity or Dressing Table, 1930s
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19th Century Tyrolean Toilet Bedside Table Original, Hand-Painted Decoration
Located in Vigonza, Padua
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George Nelson Leather & Walnut Illuminated Vanity with Mirror & Ottoman for Herm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Vanities

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Antique Mahogany Dressing Table
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
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French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
Located in Belmont, MA
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French Louis XV Style Vanity or Poudreuse, 19th Century
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1950s Robert Irwin Louis XVI Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1940s Robert Irwin Co. Furniture Louis XVI Style Burl Walnut Dressing Table / Vanity Measures 52" in width, 20" in depth and 30" in height. knee clearance is 24.5".
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19th Century French Parisian Pine Wash Stand Vanity W/ Calacatta Viola Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
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Antique Wash Stand In Brass And Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Vanity With Flip Up Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
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French Style Tiger Oak Vanity Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
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19th Century French Wooden Jewelry Box
Located in High Point, NC
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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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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Vanities

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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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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Vanities

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Walnut Dressing Table, France, c. 1920
Walnut Dressing Table, France, c. 1920
H 29.14 in W 40.16 in D 18.51 in
French Provincial Fruit Wood Poudreuse
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
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Located in High Point, NC
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Antique Wooden Console Table
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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
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Vanities

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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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