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
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
Louis Philippe French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak cabinet from France, produced circa 1880. A stately chest standing seven feet tall, this piece features an upper, locking, double door cabinet of three shelves, a lowe...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
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...
Category
1770s French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Tall Early 19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque, Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A tall early 19th century french painted glazed Bibliothèque - bookcase. Of tall and slender proportions. Displaying a pair of glazed doors over a pair of arched panel doors opening ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair French Provincial Style Four Drawer Side Cabinets 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Pair of French Provincial Style Four Drawer Side Cabinets on Cabriole Legs, 20th C
Measures- 28.25''H x 13.75''W x 10.25''D
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20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Cherry Wood Bonnetiere Hat Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
This lovely antique bonnetiere, made of cherry wood with varying tones and textures, was carved and constructed in 18th century France, circa 1750. This cabinet features a single tal...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
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
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
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
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Bonnetiere Armoire Cabinet Brittany Breton Ship Spindle.
Direct from France, a lovely antique French armoire or “bonnetiere” cabinet, with gorgeous hand carvings throughout. The slender, smaller size makes a “bonnetiere” highly sought after for today’s home, as they can easily be placed in a variety of locations. Of course, the term “bonnetiere” comes from these early 18th and 19th century cabinets that were used for the elaborate ladies’ bonnets and linens.
NOTE: The style and design are true to the Celtic roots of the Brittany region of France, which was heavily dependent on fishing and maritime, so the hand carvings are noted for spindled ship’s wheels and symbolic use of men and women in traditional Celtic dress to represent their strong work ethic, piety, and the enjoyment of life.
All these Breton carved features are present in this cabinet! The crown features a wide band of open “ships wheel” spindles with carvings to either side.
The full-length door has three different carved panels with half circle “spindle” designs on the upper and lower portions. The center panel has corner spindles framing the round carved panel...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Chestnut
18th Century Dutch Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Created in 18th-century Netherlands, this antique cabinet is a timeless marvel crafted in the year 1780. Rich with the charm of a bygone era, this cabinet stands as a testament to th...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, 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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
An Eighteenth Century two part French Vaisselier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An eighteenth century Two part French vaisselier. The etegere top having an inalid star and resting on a two door base cabinet having steel hardware and burl walnut panels.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Steel
French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Fine French Provincial Bonnetiere Late 18th - Early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Fine French Provincial bonnetiere or slim armoire cabinet with unique carved urn motif on door, interior clothing bar and one dovetailed drawer. C. Late 18th - Early 19th Century. Di...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Materials
Mahogany
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"...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
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
Materials
Hardwood
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
Materials
Wood
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
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
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Oak
French Vitrine Display Double Cabinet
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good sized double French vitrine or display cabinet
Circa 1930
Three plate shelves and good quality ormolu applied metal standing on cabnole feet shaped glass all round
Great find on...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Glass
19th Century Country French Provincial Painted Pine Corner Cabinet Cupboard
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical 19th century country French provincial pine corner cabinet or corner cupboard painted by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Constructed from pine with mostly wood peg joinery and patinated brass hardware. Finished in a festive peachy tone with white trim. The paneled door opens to a four shelf storage area. The cupboard is supported by shaped legs conjoined by a gracefully shaped apron in front. Ira loved painting period pieces from France and Sweden to display with his art in his studio. Provenance: From the estate of Ira Yeager, Calistoga, CA. Lovely European farmhouse...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French provincial style bonnetiere in solid cherry, white cream lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This French bonnetiere belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic". The ...
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2010s French French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Auffray & Co French Provincial Antique Distressed Style Bookcase China Cabinet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Auffray made some of the finest French furniture ever made in the United States. Their quality and design was second to none and made to look like an authentic antique and beautifull...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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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