What are some French furniture styles?

Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.

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.

What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

1920 French Furniture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

H 39.77 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French

H 56.3 in W 55.12 in D 18.51 in

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: French Wood We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Paper

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

H 63 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

By Rockford National Furniture Company 1

Located in Long Branch, NJ

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture Dimensions : 84

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Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Sideboards

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Walnut

1920's Walnut Inlaid French Style Server Buffet Sideboard By Rockford Furniture

H 39 in W 84 in D 24 in

Furniture in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1920

H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and mirror We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Glass

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass

H 59.45 in W 39.38 in D 16.93 in

Furniture Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Furniture Art Deco Material: wood and glass Style: Art Deco Country: France We have

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Glass

Furniture Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920

H 53.94 in W 84.65 in D 18.51 in

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French , Materials: Wood and glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and glass You want to live in the golden years, this is the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Glass, Wood, Mirror

Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French , Materials: Wood and glass

H 81.89 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Furniture in Wood and parchment leather, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and parchment leather We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood, Parchment Paper

Art Deco Furniture in Wood and parchment leather, 1920, French

H 57.09 in W 55.12 in D 18.12 in

Big Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and glass You want to live in the golden years, this is the

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Big Art Deco Furniture, 1920, French, Materials: Wood and Glass

H 99.61 in W 77.96 in D 14.97 in

Furniture Style, Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Mirror, Glass, Wood

Furniture Style, Art Deco in Wood and Glass, France, 1920

H 59.06 in W 46.86 in D 14.57 in

French rustic cabinet 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This cabinet made in the 1920s is painted in a beautiful green with ee, which creates a rustic and cosy atmosphere. The doors are painted blue and red with a weathered finish, which...

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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Cabinets

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Wood

French rustic cabinet 1920

H 39.38 in W 66.93 in D 23.63 in

Antique French Tapestry 1920 Handmade 6x8 Wool foundation 1920

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Tapestry 1920 Handmade Fountain 6x8 Wool Foundation 1920 6'2" x 7'5" 188cm x 226cm

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Vintage 1920s French Baroque Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique French Tapestry 1920 Handmade 6x8 Wool foundation 1920

H 88.98 in W 74.02 in D 0.3 in

France, Table in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

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Wood

France, Table in Wood, 1920

H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

France, Table in Wood, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

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Wood

France, Table in Wood, 1920

H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Dining Set, France, Around 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

Dining set, France, around 1920. Very good condition. Wood: oak dimensions table height

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Vintage 1920s French Louis Philippe Dining Room Sets

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Oak

Dining Set, France, Around 1920

H 39.38 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in

1920's French Countryside Oil Painting

Located in Nashville, TN

Bring the outdoors in with this beautiful painting of the French countryside. The lush greenery and

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Vintage 1920s French Paintings

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Paint

1920's French Countryside Oil Painting

H 14 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

Vase Sign: Schneider, 1920, France

By Charles Schneider

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

prestigious French school of the Arts. First in the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, then in the elite Ecole des

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

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Art Glass

Vase Sign: Schneider, 1920, France

H 5.12 in Dm 7.88 in

French Faience Oyster Plate circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

French rustic faience oyster plate with flowers and bretonne circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Decorative Art

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Faience

French Faience Oyster Plate circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 9.3 in

Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1920

Located in Milan, IT

. France, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1920

H 18 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

French Savonnerie Carpet, 1920

Located in New York, NY

French Savonnerie carpet, 1920 France, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Savonnerie Carpet, 1920

W 138 in L 182 in

French Aubusson Carpet, 1920

Located in New York, NY

Aubusson carpet, France, circa 1920. Handwoven 100% wool.

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Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Aubusson Carpet, 1920

W 78 in L 119 in

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1920 Materials : Wood and leather Country: French Elegant and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Leather

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

H 15.36 in W 31.89 in D 33.86 in

French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

French faience plate Quimper, circa 1920 Border with flowers, representing a woman with the

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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Decorative Art

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Faience

French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 7 in

Antique Johnson Furniture Co. French Marquetry Satinwood & Rosewood Sideboard

By Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

French style sideboard by Johnson Furniture Co. offers rosewood and satinwood construction with floral

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Early 20th Century Buffets

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Rosewood, Satinwood

Antique Johnson Furniture Co. French Marquetry Satinwood & Rosewood Sideboard

H 35.75 in W 53.25 in D 24 in

Pair of Candelabras, French, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces

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Glass

Pair of Candelabras, French, 1920

H 8.67 in Dm 3.15 in

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

2 Armchairs Art Deco Year 1920 Materials : Wood Country: French Elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in

Brass Chandelier, France, circa 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

A chandelier made of brass. Made in France in the begining of 20th century circa 1920s. Very good

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Brass Chandelier, France, circa 1920

H 35.04 in Dm 19.69 in

French Chopping Block Table, circa 1920

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Unique antique chopping block that can serve as a side table having a fantastic rustic top. An unsual but wonderfully decorative piece having a very desirable color and patina. (...

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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Side Tables

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Metal

French Chopping Block Table, circa 1920

H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 25.99 in

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bookcase Year: 1920 Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood

Art Deco Bookcase, 1920, French

H 73.23 in W 82.68 in D 15.75 in

Articulated Female Artist Model, France, 1920

Located in Milan, IT

base is made out of fruitwood with a brass support. France, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Figurative Sculptures

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Brass

Articulated Female Artist Model, France, 1920

H 17.75 in W 6.25 in D 6.25 in

Small French Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper, circa 1920

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper, circa 1920. 6.5 inches by 5 inches.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Decorative Art

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Faience

Small French Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper, circa 1920

H 0.8 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

Circa 1920 French Laundry Basket

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1920 wicker laundry basket from France with a hand made linen basket liner with burgundy

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Vintage 1920s French Country Decorative Baskets

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Linen, Wicker

Circa 1920 French Laundry Basket

H 15.5 in W 29.5 in D 21 in

Elegant 1920's French wrought iron lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful 1920's lantern, the glass is beautiful, the patina is nicer in person

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Vintage 1920s French Lanterns

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Wrought Iron

Elegant 1920's French wrought iron lantern

H 21 in W 9 in D 9 in

French Faience Rustic Pitcher Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic French Faience Pitcher with floral paintings and man sitting on a fence circa 1920

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Vintage 1920s French Country Pitchers

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Faience

French Faience Rustic Pitcher Circa 1920

H 4.7 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

French Faience Rustic Pitcher, Circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic French Faience pitcher with floral paintings and man sitting on a fence circa 1920

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Vintage 1920s French Country Pitchers

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Faience

French Faience Rustic Pitcher, Circa 1920

H 4.7 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Table with Drawer in Wood, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

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Wood

Table with Drawer in Wood, 1920, France

H 27.37 in W 27.96 in D 13.78 in

1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces wit ribbon and twisted arms

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces

H 17 in W 9 in D 5 in

Antique 1920 French Tapestry 8'10" X 4'5"

Located in Los Angeles, US

A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...

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Vintage 1920s Unknown French Provincial Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Antique 1920 French Tapestry 8'10" X 4'5"

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H 106 in W 53 in D 0.2 in

Table, France, 1920, in Wood and Marquetry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood and marquetry Style: Art Deco France We have specialized in the sale of Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

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Wood

Table, France, 1920, in Wood and Marquetry

H 21.66 in Dm 23.63 in

France Table in Mirror and Chrome 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: chrome and mirror France. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

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Chrome

France Table in Mirror and Chrome 1920

H 27.17 in Dm 20.87 in

Table in Wood and Glass, 1920, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sofa Tables

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Wood, Glass

Table in Wood and Glass, 1920, France

H 30.32 in Dm 29.53 in

1920's French Small Opaline Glass Light Fixtures

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's Opaline glass lanterns with interior light and nickel-plated hardware.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Lanterns

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Blown Glass, Opaline Glass

1920's French Small Opaline Glass Light Fixtures

H 12 in Dm 8 in

Maria Teresa Chandelier, France, Around 1920

Located in Chorzów, PL

Maria Teresa chandelier, France, around 1920. Very good condition. Dimensions height 81 cm

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Vintage 1920s French Chippendale Chandeliers and Pendants

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Glass

Maria Teresa Chandelier, France, Around 1920

H 31.89 in Dm 29.14 in

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, in Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood Style: Art Deco France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Serving Tables

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Wood

Table Art Deco, France, 1920, in Wood

H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

France Table in Bronze and Glass, 1920

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table. Material: bronze, glass and mirror. France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Tables

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Bronze

France Table in Bronze and Glass, 1920

H 18.51 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in

French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

French faience plate Quimper, circa 1920 Border with flowers, representing a woman with a

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Vintage 1920s European Rustic Decorative Art

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Faience

French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 7 in

French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

French faience plate Quimper, circa 1920 Border with flowers, representing a woman with the

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Vintage 1920s European Rustic Decorative Art

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Faience

French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 7 in

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk Book: Buenos Aires Art Deco y Racionalismo Author: Mimi Bohm Page: 68 Year: 1920 It is

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

H 45.28 in W 26.78 in D 15.75 in

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 in Marquetry

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Table Material: Wood Style: Art Deco France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Serving Tables

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Wood

Table Art Deco, France, 1920 in Marquetry

H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in

French Majolica Fish Pitcher, circa 1920

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica pitcher with large fish, aquatic plants, fish handle, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Pitchers

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Fish Pitcher, circa 1920

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 6.5 in

Rustic French Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920

By Saint Amand

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic French Plate signed Hamage Saint Amand Circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

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Ceramic, Faience

Rustic French Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920

H 0.5 in Dm 6.8 in

1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford

By Rockford National Furniture Company 1

Located in Long Branch, NJ

1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford Dimensions : 44" Wide

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Vintage 1920s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

1920's French Louis XV Style Walnut Inlaid Commode Chest Server By Rockford

H 35 in W 44 in D 22 in

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Year: 1920 It is an elegant and sophisticated dream desk. The quality of the furniture and

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dressers

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Wood

Desk in Wood, 1920, Made in France

H 32.68 in W 56.3 in D 17.72 in

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco Desk Year 1920 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Desk Art Deco, 1920, Materials: Wood

H 42.13 in W 16.15 in D 33.08 in

Pair of oak bedside tables, France, circa 1920.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Pair of bedside tables, France, circa 1920. Very good condition, after professional renovation

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Vintage 1920s French Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair of oak bedside tables, France, circa 1920.

H 23.63 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in

French Yellow Majolica Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French yellow Majolica pitcher signed Onnaing, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

French Yellow Majolica Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920

H 5.8 in W 5 in D 4 in

Superb Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1920

Located in Atlanta, GA

. At the bottom stylized finial. Magnificent repousse work. France, circa 1920. 5 Lights Dimensions

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Superb Iron Chandelier, France, circa 1920

H 39.5 in Dm 33 in

Rare French 1920's angel light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and rare French 1920's angel light

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Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass, Plaster

Rare French 1920's angel light

H 21 in W 14 in D 19 in

French Aubusson Carpet, 1920

Located in New York, NY

French Aubusson carpet. France, circa 1920. Handwoven.

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Early 20th Century French Western European Rugs

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Wool

French Aubusson Carpet, 1920

W 102 in L 105 in

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1920 French Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1920 French furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of 1920 French furniture, we have 9209 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of 1920 French furniture, designed in the Art Deco, Louis XVI or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. René Lalique, Charles Schneider and Muller Frères each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of 1920 French furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1920 French Furniture?

A piece of 1920 French furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,895, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.

Questions About 1920 French Furniture

What are some French furniture styles?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.