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How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?

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How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?
To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
British and French colonial furniture from the 18th & 19th centuries. Wanscher disagreed with the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Brass Colonial Williamsburg 5 Arm Candlestick Light Chandelier 21"
By Colonial Williamsburg Licensed Reproduction Co. 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage five arm chandelier featuring traditional French Country / Colonial styling with a bright
Category

Late 20th Century American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Henredon Spanish Colonial Country French Oak & Brass Hardware Long Dresser MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Heritage Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Spanish Colonial Country French Oak & Brass Hardware Long Dresser 5 Doors Bottom
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

French Colonial Mid-Century Modern Style Coffee Table With Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
11" Unique French Colonial Mid-Century Modern Styled Coffee Table with figurative inlaid top and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Colonial Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

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