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
Mid-Century Drexel Truine Walnut Double Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century Drexel Truine Walnut Six Drawer Double Dresser with brass capped legs.
Measure 56" in width, 20" in depth and 32" in height.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Painted Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood
Dimensions:
34.25”H x 66”W x 22”D
Mirror:
39”H x 47.50”W x 1.50”D
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Pair Handpainted Chest Dressers by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Pair of handpainted three drawer chest dressers or large nightstands designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Furniture Company. Gold leaf detailing along with beaut...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Country Walnut General Store Curio Showcase Display Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Country converted / double sided general store / mercantile curio showcase / display counter / dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular form with a nine drawer d...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Walnut
1970s Bassett Vintage Tall Dresser Highboy in French Provincial Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Bassett Vintage Tall Dresser Highboy in French Provincial Style!
This Bassett vintage tall dresser highboy, showcasing a charming French Provincial design from the 1970s, offers a n...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Country French Provincial Serpentine 9 Drawer Triple Dresser 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
A stout mid century French Provincial dresser featuring serpentine form with nine dovetailed oak drawers, paneled accents and cabriole legs. Attributed to Bethlehem Furniture Co.
Di...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century French Provincial Serpentine Dresser Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Provincial dresser or chest or drawers featuring rectangular form with serpentine edges and white and gold accents. 7...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Deep Red French Provincial Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Provincial style dresser painted a deep red. Eleven drawers open with brass bail handles on rosette shaped back plates. Below is a de...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Provincial Style Highboy Chest of Drawers or Dresser with Floral Design
Located in Plainview, NY
This 5 drawers French Provincial highboy chest or dresser exudes an elegant charm, crafted in the traditional provincial style that highligh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
John Widdicomb Style French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style triple dresser
In the manner of John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered and gold g...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1980s
Green lacquered solid cherry wood, with origi...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
1970s Bassett Vintage Long Dresser Lowboy in French Provincial Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Bassett Vintage French Provincial Lowboy Dresser!
This Bassett vintage lowboy dresser, designed in the classic French Provincial style, offer...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser or chest of drawers
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning carved and book-matched flame mahogany, with original brass h...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Style Dresser Lowboy
By Thomasville
Located in Saddle River, NJ
1960s Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Style Dresser Lowboy.
This vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser is a beautiful and funct...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
French Provincial style 6-drawer handcrafted Chiffonier in solid cherry wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonier belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "provincial" style, also called "Campagne chic" and finished ...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
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
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
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Me...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Triple Dresser or Credenza, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered a...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Style Tall Chest Dresser
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very heavy well made dresser by John Widdicomb. All drawers are dovetailed
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Walnut
Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut & Brass Nine-Drawer Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid 20th-Century Century Furniture Italian Tuscan Walnut and Brass mount Nine-Drawer Dresser measuring 62" in width, 19" in depth and 32.25" in height.
Marching wall hanging mirror ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 18th century country French provincial two-part farmhouse dresser with a plate rack and crafted from 1 inch thick pine planks. The plate rack...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Iron
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid walnut, with original brass hardware.
...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style seven-drawer highboy dresser
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 44...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Antique Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This beautifully crafted piece features a warm straw wash that complements any decor style. The delicate ring pulls add a hint of sophistication, making this chest a perfect addition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Don Ruseau French Provincial Louis XV Faux Burl Wood Painted Triple Dresser
By Don Ruseau
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style triple dresser or credenza
By Don Ruseau
USA, Late 20th Century
Solid walnut in faux burl painted finish, with original brass hardware....
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
White Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza
By White Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures:...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser
Made of s...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style Bombay chest or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, 20th century
Cherrywood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 32" W x 19" ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair Tall Country French White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tall Country French Carved White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves MINT!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage French Provincial Dresser c.1970s, Six Drawers, White, Laminate, Bedroom
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage French Provincial Dresser c.1970s, Six Drawers, White, Laminate, Bedroom, Rustic, Farmhouse, Cottage
Measurements: 52" L x 18" D x 31.5" H w/out mirror
Mirror alone: 44.25" ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Burled Walnut and Parcel Painted Highboy
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser or chest of drawers
In the manner of Romweber
By Joerns Brothers Furniture
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful book-matched...
Category
1920s American Vintage 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
Louis XV French Provincial Sculptural Highboy Dresser by Daniel Jones
By Daniel Jones
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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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
Dark Amber Tone 6 Drawers High Boy French Chest of Drawers by Thomasville MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dark Amber Tone 6 Drawers High Boy French Chest of Drawers by Thomasville MINT!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
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 Dressers
Materials
Brass
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Jacques Bodart
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Bombay Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved oak, with original brass hardware.
Measure...
Category
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Dressers
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 Dressers
Materials
Metal
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 Dressers
Materials
Marble, Brass
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 Dressers
Materials
Brass
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 Dressers
Materials
Brass
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser, Refinished
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1970s
Pink lacquered solid oak, with original brass hardware.
Measure...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Bombe French Marble-Top Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Style 3 Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning rouge marble-top French inlayed wood dresser with significant bronze ormolu. Very nice decorative piece.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Satinwood
French Wicker & Tessellated Stone Top Dresser
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Sculptural French Wicker & Tessellated Stone Top 6 Drawer Dresser
Approximate Measurements in Inche...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Stone
Pair of Vintage Provincial Serpentine Commodes
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of dressers are In the French Louis XV country Provincial style with serpentine fronts Each chest has 3 full size pullout dovetail drawers. Made in the USA in the highest qu...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved oak, with burl wood top and original brass hardware.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Lingerie Chest With Mounted Ormolu
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer highboy dresser or lingerie chest
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved banded walnut, with bronze ormolu mounts, and original...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass, Bronze
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style commode or dresser chest
By John Widdicomb
USA, late 20th century
Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Drawers...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
Pair Country French Bombay Shape Three Drawers Dressers Commodes Chests 3 Drawer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair country French Bombay shape three drawers dressers commodes chests 3 drawer.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Maple
White Furniture French Country Maple Triple Dresser, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
White Furniture French Country maple triple dresser, Circa 1970s.
Original French Country handles. 9 drawers with 3 enclosed drawers.
All dove...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Maple
Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV Provincial style painted commode or chest of drawers with wonderful details. Painted wood with trim detailed, decorative hardware.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Nightstand or Side Cabinet in French Blue With Gold Hardware
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage French Provincial Dresser or Credenza in French Blue with Gold Hardware.
Elevate your home decor with this stunning Vintage French Provincial Dresser or Credenza. This uniqu...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Wood
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 Dressers
Materials
Cherry
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Jacques Bodart
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
High Built Lacquer Bleached Cherry Country French 6 Drawers 54" Tall Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
High Built Lacquer Bleached Cherry Country French 6 Drawers 54" Tall Dresser MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Brass
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.