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French Provincial Cabinets

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
1960s French Country Pine Serpentine Server or Cabinet by Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1960s French pine serving piece by Grange Furniture. The construction is wide planked pine. It is in very good condition with intentional distressing. It has turquoise pain...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Cabinets

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Brass

Pair Auffray & Co. Fine French Armoires with Carved Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of twin Provincial French style medium size armoires from the great French maker Auffray. Tall, elegant 18th century style forms in honey to...
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20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Brass

Early 19th Century French Oak Buffet à Deux Corps Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large French provincial buffet à deux corps from the early 19th century. Two-part oak corpus standing on 4 feet and coffered at...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Chalet Style, 2024
Located in Labrit, Landes
This bedside cabinet cabinet with the traditional technique is chalet chic style thanks to its simple aesthetic and its bronze handle. This pair of oak nightstands of the "Pyrénées" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Cabinets

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Bronze

Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Floral Renaissance Foyer Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Floral Renaissance Foyer Table. Direct from France, a beautifully hand carved 19th century French “confiturier’ cabinet, which is an e...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

Pair of Solid Carved Brutalist French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of solid carved Brutalist French nightstands with Solomonic columns it has one drawer and one compartment Mable covered.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Marble

Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen Closet Chestnut c. 1900-20s
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Chestnut Breton Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet or Linen Closet with Carved Sides and Lower Drawer~~c. 1900-20s BEAUTIFUL STATEMENT PIECE~~ French chestn...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Chestnut

Antique French Breton Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Cabinet Linen 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Breton Chestnut Armoire, Wardrobe, Cabinet, Linen Closet with Interior Shelves c. 1890s BEAUTIFUL STATEMENT PIECE~~French chestnut armoire, wardrobe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Chestnut

Early 20th-Century Antique Oak and Pink Stone Wash Stand Cabinet
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Early 20th-century oak wood wash stand cabinet with original pink/grey stone top and backsplash, and beautiful carved barley twist legs. One cabinet door with patinaed brass drop pul...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Cabinets

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Marble

French Provincial Walnut Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial walnut buffet a deux corps, or hutch cabinet, with a molded corniced upper corps with a six shelved vaiselier or plate rack above a cabinet with two short drawers a...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Large Italian Two Piece Hand-Painted Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand Painted 2 Piece Country-side Cabinet, Italy 1950's This tall neutral piece would make a fabulous statement in a living room, dining room or kitchen. Not a detail has been missed...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Cabinets

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Steel

Early 19th Century French Provincial Rustic Oak Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century french provincial cabinet or wedding cabinet made of solid oak. An authentic piece of furniture whose particular appeal lies in the combination of clear classi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

Sage Painted Provincial Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Reminiscent of a storied European past, this exquisite piece is crafted from reclaimed pine, it showcases a graceful antiqued sage-painted base and a natural finished wood top, lendi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

Reclaimed Pine Provincial Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Reminiscent of a storied European past, this exquisite piece is crafted from reclaimed pine, it showcases a graceful antiqued warm brown finish, lending it a serene country style wit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

Antique White Painted Provincial Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Reminiscent of a storied European past, this exquisite piece is crafted from reclaimed pine, it showcases a graceful antiqued whitewash-painted base and a natural finished wood top, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

Antique French Renaissance Inlaid Walnut Record China Liquor Bar Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Carved and Inlaid Walnut Record China Cabinet Curio. Item features brass hardware, beautiful inlay, raised on carved legs with stretcher support, 4 swing d...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Walnut

Custom Charleston Door and Drawer Cabinet by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
The Charleston door/drawer cabinet is one of the newest additions to the foley&cox HOME Collection of custom furniture. Taking its inspiration from a 19th century mahogany piece, ou...
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2010s American French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century French Oak Cabinet
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique French Provincial chunky oak cabinet or commode with its beautiful old hardware. It is dovetailed and peg jointed. The doors have deep recessed panels held in place with thei...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Provincial Buffet Cabinet made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century French provincial buffet or cabinet made of oak. Traditionally crafted construction, the oak body moulded on the sides with a slightly protruding profiled top p...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

A Pair of Dainty French Four Drawer Side Cabinets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Dainty French Four Drawer Side Cabinets These are wonderful little chests, they each have 3 drawers with a gallery around the top and ormolu mounts to the feet, the figure...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Antique French Gray Washed Pickled Finish Double Buffet
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French gray washed pickled finish double buffet confiture cabinet. More recently customized by Antique Treasures Restoration Studio. Lightly sanded and updated gray wash pic...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

Mid 19th Century French Walnut and Mahogany Parquetry Cabinet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Walnut and Mahogany Parquetry Beautiful Veneer in great antique condition
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Mahogany

Antique Sage French Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
This enchanting piece combines classic charm with functionality. It features a hand-finished, distressed sage painted exterior that evokes a sense of time-honored craftsmanship. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Antique White French Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
This enchanting piece combines classic charm with functionality. It features a hand-finished, distressed ivory exterior that evokes a sense of time-honored craftsmanship. The twin gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

Antique French Cabinet Cupboard Brittany Breton Carved Oak TALL Ship Spindle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Cabinet Cupboard Brittany Breton Carved Oak TALL Ship Spindle Trim. Direct from the Brittany region of France, another beautiful...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Demeter Harvest Cornucopia Greek Goddess
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Demeter Harvest Cornucopia Greek Goddess. Direct from France, a beautifully hand carved 19th century French “confiturier’ cabinet, which is an extr...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

Late 18th-Century French Corner Cabinets with Marble Tops: Restored Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dive into the opulence of the late 18th century with our extraordinary pair of French corner cabinets, a testament to exquisite cra...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French oak buffet boasts elaborate panels with plentiful Baroque flower carvings mirrored on the three raised doors. The piece reveals a strong neoclassical influen...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Brass

French Provincial Bureau Desk Cherry Wood Ssh Secret Compartment
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French antique bureau desk in cherry wood Very pretty piece with floral motif in relief in the middle Features two dra...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

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 Cabinets

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Brass

French Provincial Walnut Cabinet c1890
Located in Trensacq, FR
Provincial French walnut cabinet c1890 Provincial French walnut cabinet, circa 1890. Beautiful one of a kind, walnut cabinet with panelled sides and charmingly decorated with hear...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Walnut

Boulle Cabinet French Marquetry Inlay Credenza
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning single French Boulle style inlay cabinet Typical Boulle inlay with the hand cut brass over the ebony and faux tortoiseshell Such a classic look, Charles Andre Boulle was the...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Cabinets

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Brass

Small French Provincial Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of solid pine with a natural finish molded edge rectangular top, a distressed antique white cabinet with panel doors and sides. The two door...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

18th Century French Fruitwood Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Crafted in the opulent style of 18th Century France, this exquisite Fruitwood Cabinet is a triumph of artistry and functionality. The upper compartment boasts a lockable door adorned with detailed carvings, secured by an ornate key. Inside, a strategically placed shelf allows for organized storage, while a discreetly placed drawer beneath adds both utility and grace. The lower section is equally impressive, featuring a beautifully carved drawer at its summit and, below that, a second lockable door, using the same key for seamless elegance and security. The front and sides are adorned with intricate carvings, showcasing the era's penchant for detail. Completing this masterpiece, the lower section features a scalloped apron and front legs with hoof feet, adding a touch of sophistication and whimsy. This 18th Century French Fruitwood Cabinet...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood, Fruitwood

19th Century French Original Paint Backbar
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century French Original Paint Backbar is a masterpiece of artistic refinement and functional elegance. Intricately carved with meticulous attention to detail, the piece is a...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood, Paint

19th C Enfilade
Located in Vista, CA
A sweet painted small hand painted sideboard with bun feet in the front and block legs in the back.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

1900s French White Wooden Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
A white wooden cabinet from France, circa 1900. This handcrafted armoire stands on turned feet, guarded by a golden-brass lock. A refreshing space maker and a stylish storage. Adorne...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Brass

French provencal 19th century cabinet
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This French Provencal cupboard was made in the 19th century and has a beautiful patina on the wood, attesting to its long history. The authentic forged handles give the cabinet a ru...
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1820s French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Created in the early 19th century, this French wooden cabinet is impressive in stature and blends an antique charm with unparalleled craftsmanship. Undergoing a delicate bleaching pr...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

19th Century Dutch Original Patina Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse your space in the timeless charm of the 19th century with our Dutch cabinet, expertly crafted in the Netherlands in 1800. This captivating piece showcases a distinctive black...
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19th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

Hand-painted Provincial Cabinet, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large two-door cabinet on low fluted square legs with dentil-cut frieze and turned bevel as well as a profiled cornice. The dark blue painting with light blue coffered...
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Late 18th Century German Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

Antique French Country Walnut Server Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early French Server in Classic French Country Style. A useful medium size elegant cabinet with bread board plank constructed top. The two apron drawers decorated with applied foli...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Walnut

French Rococo Style China Cabinet by Romweber
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large lighted dining cabinet by Romweber in ornate French Rococo style features lighted interior and onlays of cartouche design elements. Good c...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Wood

French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage French Display ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Early 20th French Wooden Cabinet with Stone Top
Located in High Point, NC
A black stone tabletop adds an elegant crowning touch to this vintage Provincial cabinet. Built in France in the early 20th century, this piece would have originally been used as a l...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Stone

19th Century French Oak Display Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Graceful and unique, this antique oak display cabinet cuts a striking silhouette. Made in France in the 1800s, the light, airy design of the upper shelves evokes the masts of sailing...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Metal

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 Cabinets

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Oak

Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

French Breakfront Library or Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French bookcase with breakfront. Also to be used as cupboard for kitchen or dining spaces, our as decorative cabinet or vitrine for accessories and books in living room. Three units,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Brass

Country French Style Carved Oak Step Back Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made Country French Style cabinet with several finely crafted details. A tall two-part cabinet with shaped carved crest with open cartouche. The top cabinet with two side...
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20th Century French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Lighted Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with original hardware. Interior is lighted. Measures: 53.5"W x 21"D x 81"...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Oak

19th Century Large French White Oak Painted Light Grey Bookshelf
Located in Milano, IT
This French Provincial large display case is a statement in any space. Off white/grey painted oak exterior and a light blue/grey painted interior. Featuring original wavy glass in al...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Oak

French Provencale Carved Mahogany Panetierre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique mahogany panetierre with turned spindles, carved details, and original key and lock. Dimensions: 47"H x 31"W x 18"D.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

French Display Cabinet Mahogany Vitrine Glazed
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Here we Have a Rather Pretty French Style Mahogany Glazed Display Cabinet. Standing Upon Carved Cabriole Legs with a Carved and Shaped Apron. Circa 1920 The Base of the Cabinet Being...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Cabinets

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Glazed Pine 'Canted' Cabinet
Located in Cirencester, GB
This Late 19th Century antique glazed cupboard was sourced in Metz, North East France. It has a rather unique 'canted' design. Mostly stripped...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

French Style Cabinet With Multiple Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Grange quality Chest in French Style with Cherry Stain in a useful size. The top with rounded front corners and dowel construction. One small center diamond ribbed drawer at the top over five long drawers, carved and looking like two each with patinated brass knob pulls. With canted ribbed side supports and carved side panels. The frieze with ribbed side panels and one ribbed panel above the carved base. H. 38", W. 25", Depth 15" Condition: Sun struck...
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20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

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Hardwood

Pair Painted French Cabinets Vernis Martin Commodes
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French painted cabinets in the Vernis Martin style Elegant pair with original ormolu fixtures Painted sections are in the lacquered Vernis Martin style White marble ...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Cabinets

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Marble

19th Century Country French Painted Cabinet
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic French provincial painted low cupboard or confiture. Can be used as hallway piece or use in a bedroom for a side table, nightstand, in a bathroom or kitchen for extra storage...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets

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Wood

French Provincial cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, more furniture and collectibles, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, oak and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial cabinets 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 cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Auffray Furniture, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel, and Global Views. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $499 and tops out at $28,000 while the average work can sell for $3,995.

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