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.

French Furniture Hungary

Jean Michel Frank Bed

Nagasaki Chair

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak

French Guillerme et Chambron Stool, Hungarian Oak, Wool

H 25.4 in W 22.25 in D 18.12 in

Mathieu Matégot, Hungarian-French industrial designer. Magazine holder

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Mathieu Matégot (1910 - 2001), Hungarian-French industrial designer. Magazine holder in brass with

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot, Hungarian-French industrial designer. Magazine holder

H 20.87 in W 16.54 in D 11.82 in

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want to live in the golden

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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

Country: French Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated bookcase. You want to live in the golden

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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

Materials

Wood, Paper

Art Deco furniture, 1920, French

H 63 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in

Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s This exquisite piece of early 20th century, this

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Vases

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Earthenware

Earthenware Hungarian Pottery, circa 1900s

H 14 in W 10 in D 3 in

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco Desk Year 1930 French Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

French Furniture Art Deco, 1930 with Drawers

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 47.64 in

Art Deco Furniture, 1930, French, Material, Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bookcase Art Deco Year: 1930 Country: French Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Wood

Art Deco Furniture, 1930, French, Material, Wood

H 55.91 in W 51.19 in D 17.72 in

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Material: wood Style: Art Deco French If you want to live in the golden years, this is the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France

H 28.94 in W 16.34 in D 16.54 in

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Material: wood and bronze Style: Art Deco French without handles measures 47 depth If you want

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Bronze

Art Deco Furniture in Wood, 1930, France

H 34.45 in W 31.11 in D 20.08 in

Akos Biro 'Hungarian 1911-2002' French Expressionist Oil, Figure with Dog

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, GB

very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painter, Akos Biro (1911-2002). The painting has

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Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Akos Biro 'Hungarian 1911-2002' French Expressionist Oil, Figure with Dog

H 13 in W 19.5 in D 1 in

Art Deco Table with the unique floral pattern top and stand, Hungary 1930s

Located in Beograd, RS

. Equally beautiful and attractive is its 4 corner foot. Made in Hungary in 1930s. Table is in good vintage

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Side Tables

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Wood

Art Deco Table with the unique floral pattern top and stand, Hungary 1930s

H 29.93 in Dm 27.17 in

Antique French Map of Hungary with Decorative Title Cartouche, c.1730

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique map titled 'La Hongrie suivant les Nouvelles Observations (..)'. Antique map of Hungary

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Antique 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique French Map of Hungary with Decorative Title Cartouche, c.1730

H 12.21 in W 9.85 in D 0 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

Materials

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 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

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

Materials

Glass, Wood, Mirror

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

H 81.89 in W 78.75 in D 17.72 in

Silver Box Austria-Hungary 18th Century

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

SILVER BOX Austria-Hungary 18th Century in silver with profuse decoration inspired by the

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Antique 18th Century Austrian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver Box Austria-Hungary 18th Century

H 5.52 in Dm 3.55 in

Fleurs Des Indes Coffee Set For 8 Persons Herend Hungary 20th Century

By Herend

Located in Vienna, AT

Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III of France, who had a dinner served on this service in honor of

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20th Century Hungarian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Fleurs Des Indes Coffee Set For 8 Persons Herend Hungary 20th Century

H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

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

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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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

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

Materials

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

Pair of Side Chairs by Judit Burian & Erika Szek Hungary, circa 1959

By Judit Burian & Erika Szek

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

Pair of side chairs by Judit Burian & Erika Szek made in Hungary, circa 1959 Very much

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Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Ash, Plywood

Pair of Side Chairs by Judit Burian & Erika Szek Hungary, circa 1959

H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 24.02 in

Pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian wingback chairs reupholstered

Located in Lučenec, SK

Pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian wingback chairs reupholstered and fully restored, with French

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th century Austro-Hungarian wingback chairs reupholstered

H 55.12 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in

Furniture in Wood, 1930

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

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930

H 41.74 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in

Furniture in Wood, 1930

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

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1930

H 34.26 in W 37.41 in D 18.71 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

Materials

Wood

Furniture in Wood, 1920

H 34.65 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Furniture in Wood, 1960

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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Antique 1860s Italian Space Age Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Furniture in Wood, 1960

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 16.93 in

Furniture in Wood, Art Deco, "Attributed to Louis Süe and André Mare", 1930

By Andre Mare

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Amazing bookcase Art Deco Style: French We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

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Glass, Wood

Furniture in Wood, Art Deco, "Attributed to Louis Süe and André Mare", 1930

H 85.04 in W 16.15 in D 98.43 in

Lantern, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Lantern, France, 1930

H 43.31 in Dm 14.77 in

Furniture for Havana Cigars, Puros, Attributed to Koloman Moser and Werkstatte

By Koloman Moser

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Furniture for havana cigars, puros, attributed to Koloman Moser and Wiener Werkstatte. Material

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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

Furniture for Havana Cigars, Puros, Attributed to Koloman Moser and Werkstatte

H 63 in W 15.75 in D 31.5 in

Table in Wood, French, 1980

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

(AIFAF)" Country: French Materials : Wood Finish: polyurethanic lacquer It is an elegant and

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Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

Table in Wood, French, 1980

H 29.14 in Dm 25.75 in

Ceramic France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Ceramic Sign: France 712 St. Clément The faience factory of Saint-Clement, 12 kms from Lunéville

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic France

H 6.7 in Dm 7.88 in

Ceramic France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic France

H 12.21 in Dm 5.91 in

Bottle in Crystal, France, Sign Baccarat France

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 1930s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Bottle in Crystal, France, Sign Baccarat France

H 8.67 in W 4.14 in D 2.76 in

France Table Style, Biedermeier, 1847

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

French Desk style: Biedermeier Year 1847 If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing

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Antique 1840s French Biedermeier Center Tables

Materials

Wood

France Table Style, Biedermeier, 1847

H 27.17 in Dm 35.83 in

Ceramic , France, 1940. Sign: Made in France , Bourguet

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sign: Made in France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic , France, 1940. Sign: Made in France , Bourguet

H 9.45 in Dm 6.3 in

Bottle in Crystal, France, Sign Baccarat France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

strength of the cutters. Thus, Baccarat is the first French crystal factory to adopt this system from

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Barware

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Crystal

Bottle in Crystal, France, Sign Baccarat France

H 10.16 in Dm 4.34 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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

France, Table in Wood, 1920

H 15.75 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

France Art Deco Dining Table 1930, France, '8 People', Material: Wood

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Dining table Art Deco Year: 1930 Country: France Wood It is an elegant and sophisticated dining

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

France Art Deco Dining Table 1930, France, '8 People', Material: Wood

H 30.32 in W 63.39 in D 63.39 in

2 Amaizing Art Deco Tables, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Fair (AIFAF)". Two tables Material: wood Style: Art Deco Country: France We have specialized in the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

2 Amaizing Art Deco Tables, France, 1930

H 20.87 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in

Table Art Deco in Wood, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Fair (AIFAF)". Two tables Material: wood Style: Art Deco Country: France If you want to live in the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables

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Glass, Wood

Table Art Deco in Wood, France, 1930

H 24.41 in Dm 22.05 in

Table in wood Art Deco, 1930, 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 1930s French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

Table in wood Art Deco, 1930, France

H 21.26 in Dm 17.33 in

Armchair 1930, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Armchair 1930, France

H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

France Armchair, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

France Armchair, 1930

H 39.38 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in

Bookends Sign France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sign: Aladin, made in France We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Bookends Sign France

H 9.26 in W 11.58 in D 4.53 in

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: French Elegant and sophisticated 12 chairs. The quality of the chairs and the exotic wood

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

"Set of 12 Chairs ", 1960, France

H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in

Ceramic, France, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic, France, 1950

H 10.63 in Dm 9.06 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

Materials

Wood, Leather

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

H 15.36 in W 31.89 in D 33.86 in

Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France

By P. Fargette

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: France To take care of your property and the lives of our customers, the new wiring has been done

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Table Lamp with Planter Maison Pierre Fargette, France, 1920, France

H 30.71 in Dm 12.21 in

Vase Sign: Schneider France with application, 1922, France, Jade Decoration

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

Materials

Art Glass

Vase Sign: Schneider France with application, 1922, France, Jade Decoration

H 15.75 in Dm 7.88 in

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Chair, 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Chair Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Material: Wood Country:France We have specialized in the

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty Chair, 1900, France

H 36.62 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in

Amaizing Art Deco, Table in Wood , France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Fair (AIFAF)". Material: wood Style: Art Deco Country: France If you want to live in the golden years

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

Amaizing Art Deco, Table in Wood , France, 1930

H 22.84 in Dm 23.63 in

Boat 1930, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Fair (AIFAF)". Materials: (parchment leather ) and wood Style: Art Deco Country: France If you want to

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

Boat 1930, France

H 29.34 in W 22.45 in D 4.34 in

France Crystal 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal

France Crystal 1930

H 3.15 in Dm 10.24 in

Table Octagonal in Wood, France, 1930, Art Deco

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 1930s French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

Table Octagonal in Wood, France, 1930, Art Deco

H 23.23 in Dm 25.6 in

3 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

3 armchairs Art Deco Year 1930 Materials : Wood Country: French Elegant and sophisticated

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

3 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1930

H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 54.73 in

Amaizing Art Deco, 2 Tables in Wood, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Country: France If you want to live in the golden years, this is the tables that your project needs. We

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tables

Materials

Wood

Amaizing Art Deco, 2 Tables in Wood, France, 1930

H 24.02 in Dm 29.14 in

Vase Sign: Lorrain France

By Lorrain

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Sign Lorrain France La Verrerie d'Art Lorrain was a Daum brand created by Paul Daum and Pierre

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Glass

Vase Sign: Lorrain France

H 30 in Dm 25 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

Materials

Wood

2 Armchairs Art Deco, France, 1920

H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in

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French Furniture Hungary For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French furniture hungary available at 1stDibs. A French furniture hungary — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the French furniture hungary you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A French furniture hungary, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made French furniture hungary over the years, but those crafted by Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron and Alexis Rodier Foundry are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Furniture Hungary?

Prices for a French furniture hungary can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $377 and can go as high as $11,250, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

Questions About French Furniture Hungary

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.