Antique French Provincial Oak Dresser, Circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French provincial oak dresser, Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Dressers
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
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Highboy Dresser or Semainier
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style semainier, lingerie chest, or highboy dresser By Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Beautiful carved solid walnut, with original brass har...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Provincial Style Lowboy Dresser
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century French Provincial style lowboy dresser by. Huntley Furniture Company features hardwood construction, original limed finish, nine dovetailed drawers with ornate metal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dresser by White Furniture, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By White Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Measur...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Highboy Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer highboy dresser or chest of drawers By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved cherry wood, with original brass h...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mid Century French Provincial Style Highboy Dresser with 6 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century French Provincial style highboy dresser features hardwood construction, original limed finish, six dovetailed drawers with ornate metal hardware and tall tapered leg...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Bombay Chest or Commode
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode By Henredon USA, late 20th century Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32" W x 16.2...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style twelve-drawer dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb Style French Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Commode, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer commode, dresser, or chest of drawers In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Carved solid cherry wood, with orig...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pickled Solid Cherry Country French 6 Drawers High Chest Boy Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pickled Solid Cherry Country French 6 Drawers High Chest Boy Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Mid Century French Provincial Style Armoire with 5 Drawers
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century French Provincial style highboy dresser features hardwood construction, oak veneer with original finish, five dovetailed drawers with synthetic molded drawer fronts ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Provincial or Country French Maple Six-Drawer Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or Country French style six-drawer dresser or credenza USA, 1993 Carved solid maple, with original brass hardware. Measures: 52"W x 18"D x 32.25"H. G...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Carved Oak and Burl Wood Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial style seven-drawer dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with burl wood drawer fronts and original brass hardw...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak, Burl
18th Century Provincial Walnut Three Drawer Commode or Chest, French or Canadian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine provincial walnut three drawer commode with shaped top and conforming case, scrolled brass or bronze pulls and escutcheons (probably original), raised panel drawer fronts and ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Bronze
French Style Chest of Drawers in solid wood
Located in Redding, CT
French Style Chest of Drawers in solid Wood. Heavy solid piece with dramatic black and brown contrast. Solid brass handles. Great amount of storage .
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Solid oak, with original brass h...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form dresser, commode, or chest of drawers By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Auffray & Co. French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers By Auffray & Co. USA, circa 1950s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Measures: 30.88" W ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
French Light Oak Eight Drawer Dresser
$5,667 / item
French Light Oak Eight Drawer Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Dresser embodies 18th-century French design with its stately proportions and hand-applied flaky pine finish over oak. The classical form features eight spacious drawers with inset pa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Ligerie Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Italian lingerie chest is a beautiful example of Venetian-style artisanal craftsmanship. Adorned with delicate, hand-painted floral motifs and winding ribbons,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Metal
Louis XV French Provincial Sculptural Highboy Dresser by Daniel Jones
$1,818Sale Price|25% Off
Louis XV French Provincial Sculptural Highboy Dresser by Daniel Jones
By Daniel Jones
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Louis XV French Provincial sculptural highboy...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
French Provincial Style Tallboy Dresser with Marble Top, 20th Century
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial Style Tallboy Dresser with Marble Top & Brass Handles. A tall French Provincial style dresser with classic serpentine front ...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
4-lacquered drawer French Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Pontaubault, NORMANDIE
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Hickory Chair Dresser Left Bank Collection
$6,400Sale Price|20% Off
Hickory Chair Dresser Left Bank Collection
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Baltimore, MD
Attractive dresser from the Left Bank Atelier Case goods collection by the Hickory Chair Company made in the United States. This beautiful dresser is an extremely well made and solid...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Walnut Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A narrow cabinet with a single drawer over a hinged drop front (looking like two drawers) with interior white marble lining. Three lower drawers, all with four panel constructed fron...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Olive Burl Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Small Dresser Stands Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian Olive Burl Wood Patched Veneer Bombay Small Dresser Stands Table NICE!
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Burl, Olive
19th Century French Provincial Carved Oak Game Cupboard Buffet
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Buffet de Corp, Carved Walnut Game Cupboard, This is a French Buffet de Corp, or Carved Game Cupboard the upper section of the Cupboard has three doors enclosing a shelved cu...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
French Provincial dressers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial dressers 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 dressers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial dressers made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dressers, popular names associated with this style include John Widdicomb, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, and Davis Cabinet Company. 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 dressers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $32,500 while the average work can sell for $2,795.
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