French Provincial Credenzas
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
French Antique Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Country Style 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique oak and wrought iron sideboard buffet.
Two doors and two drawers.
One shelf in the cabinet.
The interior of the buffet was entirely covered in Provencal-style fabric w...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wrought Iron
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser Chest, Circa 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream and light...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Wooden Cabinet Cupboard with Metal Mesh Doors
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a cabinet in French style, typical of the Provence, a country French province, with three doors closed by metal mesh panels, with keys.
It is a contemporary handmade production in solid oakwood and it is painted in a warm sable color...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Iron
Bar Cocktail Cabinet, Walnut & Marble France, 20th Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet cocktail bar made from a sewing machine cabinet Walnut lacquered
Marble has been inlaid at the sewing-machine level, giving it a quality design that's practical for placing gl...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style triple dresser or credenza
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim, and original brass hardwa...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Regence Style Walnut Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Regence style walnut side cabinet, this small versatile cabinet works well in almost any style of decor. With a wonderful warm walnut finish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of two storage facilities covered with very detailed designed door panels, in the cen...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Maison Jansen Style Mahogany + Marble Top Dresser with Brass Details, France
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous 1950s French XVI dresser in the style of Maison Jansen. This piece is beautifully crafted of solid mahogany and features decorative colum...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century French Bleached Walnut Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century French Provincial carved credenza. The credenza has two working doors and three drawers for plenty of storage. The piece stands on two finely carved lion paw feet in the front. Notice the beautifully carved cartouche in the center of the piece with a fleur de lis inside. Original brass hardware knobs...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Old counter, french drapery table from the 50s
Located in LYON, FR
Large solid pine counter with two drawers from the 50s
Maison Lecan presents this old counter on the base of a drapery table that can be used for many purposes. Reception counter in a shop or hotel, product presentation counter, serving trolley for a restaurant or furniture for selling items...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Pine
French Sideboard Credenza Provincial Pine Buffet Cabinet, Mid-19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
19th mid-century French cabinet buffet. Three doors and three drawers
Massive pine.
The very long life of this piece of furniture led it to undergo a restoration that has restored al...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Pine
Large french old solid pine trading counter, 50's
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this very large pine trading counter from the 1950s, fully restored. With its large top and its large volume, it can be placed in a...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Pine
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.
...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Prince Howard French Provincial Hollywood Regency Antique White Dresser Credenza
By Prince Howard Furniture Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent French Provincial or Hollywood Regency style antiqued or cerused white dresser or credenza by the Prince Howard Furniture Company. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Davis Cabinet Company French Provincial Louis XV Triple Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza
By Davis Cabinet Co.
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 60"W x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Measures: 73"W x 19"D x 32.75"H.
Carved walnut, with original brass h...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Oak Sideboard with Handcarved Doors, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing an exquisite mahogany buffet that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece showcases the rich and luxurious be...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Oak
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Marble Top Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombe form nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, circa 1950s
Carved solid cherry wood, with beautiful bev...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Marble, Brass
Gray French Directoire Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
With crossed arrows on each door, raised panel detail on each side, and medallions at the top and bottom of the column-like stiles.
In a dark gray rustic and distressed finish. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Interior she...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Style Antique Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfectly blending vintage aesthetics with practical functionality, this credenza is finished in a lightly distressed hand-rubbed Charleston Grey painted finish. The elegant gray fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of two storage facilities covered with very detailed designed door panels, in the cente...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial style seven-drawer dresser or credenza
USA, Circa 1990s
Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 68.5"W x 19.5"D x 32"H.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
A warm brown finish to the pine wood offers a neutral palette that complements various decors.
The classic breakfront design adds subtle interest, with an ogee molded edge top, a fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
French Antique Sage Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by the 19th century French antique, this reclaimed pine sideboard has an emphasis on high drama and a high function, set apart with a graceful, feminine fretwork motif.
With a flat rectangular top above four doors with openwork details in front of glass opening to a painted interior with shelves. A multi-layer antique sage painted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Bombay Form Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved solid oak, with burl wood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Small old oak trading counter, France 1900's
Located in LYON, FR
This small reception desk, an old trading post from the 1900s, has incredible charm. Completely restored by us, this piece of furniture will fit perfectly into a small shop wishing t...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Milling Road French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style triple dresser or credenza from the Milling Road Collection by Baker Furniture. The dresser features g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Cherry
Bar Cocktail Cabinet Barrel, Oak and Wrought Iron, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cocktail bar cabinet made in a barrel butter churn, French, 19th century
The barrel has been transformed into a bar circa 1960
Good condition
Shipping:
P 59/L 62/H 87 cm 37 kg....
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Country Demilune Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Demilune cabinet with a rustic warm polished finish on pine with curved doors to the sides and two reeded center doors, each section fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
French old trading post from the 1900s
Located in LYON, FR
Superb trading counter from the 1900s in oak and pine. Its top has a very pretty veining. All of the finishes on this counter are quite rare and make i...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Pine
18th Century French Bleached Walnut Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Credenza buffet cabinet, of bleached walnut, in the Provençal, having a molded rectangular top, over apron of three drawers, double cupboard doors open on iron hinges, shaped apron r...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wrought Iron
Century Furniture Paris Gardens Credenza
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Century Furniture credenza from their Paris Gardens Collection. The credenza with two central doors concealing four drawers (the upper with silver lining panel). They are flanked by ...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Century Furniture French Provincial Walnut Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial tall sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Century Furniture
USA, late 20th century
Carved walnut, wit...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Country Demilune Cabinet, Stone Grey
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Demilune Cabinet with a stone grey rustic painted finish on pine with curved doors to the sides and two reeded center doors, each section fit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Painted Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined classic inspired by Louis XVI design. The antique painted finish is meticulously distressed to achieve a classic, aged look, while the classic carved elements enhance its c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Century Furniture Italian Provincial Venetian Cream Painted Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial Venetian style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Century Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved painted walnut, with floral motif, and original hardw...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Walnut, Paint
French Antique White Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Inspired by the 19th century French antique, this reclaimed pine sideboard has an emphasis on high drama and a high function, set apart with a graceful, feminine fretwork motif.
With a flat rectangular top above four doors with openwork details in front of glass opening to a painted interior with shelves. A multi-layer antique white...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Beige White Gold Blue Trip 9 Drawers Country French 64" Long Dresser c1970s MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beige White Gold Blue Trip 9 Drawers Country French 64" Long Dresser c1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Burl Amboyna & Birchwood Console Cabinet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This French birchwood console cabinet features exquisite amboyna wood accents and is in overall good, structurally sound condition. The piece shows some sun fading to the amboyna sur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Amboyna
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard, circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture "Milling Road" collection
USA, circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style
This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Antique Country French Solid Cherry Enfilade
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early to mid 19th c. from La Vendee or Charante region of France in both Louis XV and XVI styles. An elegant enfilade with dowel construction. A narrow apron with a single center d...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Cherry
French Stone Painted Breakfront Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
The classic breakfront design adds subtle interest, with an ogee molded edge top, a four-door compartment that provides practical storage space. Ideal for keeping dining essentials o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Antique Monumental French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Provincial Louis XV style monumental sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
France, early 20th century
Carved walnut, with thick beveled marble top and origi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Marble
Long Country French Bombe 8 Drawer White Wash Burl Dresser Credenza Solid & Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long Country French bombe 8 drawer white wash burl wood dresser credenza solid & mint!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard Credenza
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 71"...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Carved Oak Sideboard
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial Louis XV style 19th century oak buffet cabinet embellished with carved floral trim and designed with 2 pair of side doors an...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Oak
20th Century Provincial Style Double Dresser and Pair of Mirrors by Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NY
French Provincial style bedroom Credenza set with double mirrors by John Widdicomb, marked with plaque, 1960s
Six drawers 22"wide
Two central doors with...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Bombay Form Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form long dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with stunning book-matched burl wood top, and orig...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Antiqued Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined classic inspired by Louis XVI design. The antiqued great wash and painted finish is meticulously distressed to achieve a classic, aged look, while the classic carved elemen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
A historic cupboard from the end of the 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A historic cupboard from the end of the 19th century circa 1870 from France.
Beautiful carvings. Preserved in very good condition. Made of walnut wood.
dimensions: height: 325 cm,...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Bombe Country French Carved Cherry 3 Drawer Dresser Brass Hardware Pulls Mint!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bombe Country French carved cherry 3 drawer dresser brass hardware pulls mint!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Credenzas
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 Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Burl
French Country Rustic Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a beautiful blend of white harvest and straw wash finishes. Measuring 84" W x 16" D x 48" H, this exquisite piece combines timeless style with practical storage solutions, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Painted French Country Enfilade Server
Located in Hudson, NY
This very large and impressive server was made in France by traditional craftsmen in or around 1950 to 1960. It still retains its old shipping label from France to this country and i...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Impressive French Provincial Walnut Brass Buffet Sideboard Antique 19th Century
Located in Forest Grove, PA
An impressive French Provincial walnut sideboard or buffet with two drawers over two paneled doors. Great wood selection, beautifull...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Brass
French Directoire Style Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Directoire Style credenza in an antiqued white distressed painted finish, with diamond reeded patterns, a fitted interior with shelves and three ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Credenzas
Materials
Wood
French Provincial credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial credenzas 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 credenzas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial credenzas 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 credenzas, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, John Widdicomb, Drexel, and Henredon. 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 credenzas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,264 and tops out at $18,500 while the average work can sell for $3,295.