Important examples of French provincial furniture in museums and private collections in France. Most are of grand scale: draped poster beds, armoires, secretaries, buffets, credenzas and commodes. But chairs, tables, clocks and other accessories are depicted as well, often in typical room arrangements. Most are shown on full-page plates, so that the rich detailing of the carving can be seen clearly. A must for collectors, scholars, decorators and enthusiasts of French provincial furniture.