French Provincial Furniture
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.
40
4,872
269
67
to
542
3,888
1,284
5,208
5,068
5,115
191,597
115,828
41,356
31,980
14,989
11,449
10,246
10,165
9,382
8,593
7,230
7,143
6,229
5,814
5,546
5,126
4,611
3,505
322
1,728
2,822
336
815
1,127
491
200
25
129
191
108
156
205
115
72
38
2,842
1,365
980
594
545
3,882
3,440
500
462
190
79
54
50
33
30
Style: French Provincial
Continental Painted Breakfront Cupboard c. 1800
Located in Wembley, GB
A continental painted pine breakfront cupboard, dresser or bookcase, late 18C/early 19C.
Stock ref. #2366
In good sturdy order with beautifully worn painted exterior. Later refurb...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wire
Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze
French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut, Paint
French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic French Empire escritoire / desk
Crafted from mahogany with ormolu fittings
Great space saving piece as both a desk and a chest of drawers
We ...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Period French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench Coffer Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th Century French Provincial Carved Walnut Coffer Bench, having a hinged rectangular top, above a carved paneled walnut front, and rising on a molded base. Hardwood constructi...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Vessel
Located in Wembley, GB
A large terracotta vessel with partial iridescent glaze. French, 19C.
Stock ref. #2232
Approx. 40 x 28 x 28 cm
15.7 x 11.0 x 11.0 "
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Landscape Oil Painting By Daniel Clesse
Located in Charlotte, NC
Amazing, rich colors in this horizontal landscape of a southern France countryside village by French painter Daniel Clesse. Clesse was born in 1932 in Paris. He moved to South of Fr...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paint
Large Vintage French Verdure Style Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This lovely tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century. Handwoven in Wool and measuring 6.10 x 12.4 ft.
Excellent cond...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
18th Century French Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Edenbridge, GB
A Wonderful 19th Century French Provincial bleached oak commode with original hinges and hardware.The serpentine shape and intricate carving on the drawer fronts show the quality of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Side Cabinet Empire Commode Satinwood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing French Satinwood Side Cabinet in the Empire manner
Circa 19th Century
This Cabinet is Raised Upon Turned Feet With Brass Castors.
The Cabinet Features 2 Doors, Each Door Havi...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Light Green Floral French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
Light green Floral French Provincial square needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with an ivory cotton cloth backing. It is new and has never been used.
Measures: 16 x 16 inches. Kindly ...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century highly decorative Parisian vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Paris two handled vases, delicately painted with kitten amongst flowers on a bluish ground, painted all around with a variety of coloured flowers.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Diminutive 18th Century French Provincial Wall Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine little 18th century wall console with original hand-chiseled marble top. All wood pegged construction. Mint condition.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Shahkar Light Brown French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
New French Provincial square needlepoint pillow case
It measures 16 x 16 inches.
Please note this piece ships flat and without an insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
French Provincial Mahogany Table, 'Mid-18th Century'
Located in London, GB
A French Provincial mahogany table (mid-18th century). With hoof feet.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Side Table, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial fruitwood side table, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of 19th C. French Giltwood Cache Rideauxs "Curtain Covers"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French giltwood cache rideaus The window coverings, designed for hanging draperies, showcase an elegant but simple design with beautiful gilding.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Provincial Carved Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century walnut wood square top pedestal table (3 items available).
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Provincial Drop-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Provincial drop-leaf dining table with chestnut burl, mahogany, oak & acacia parquetry. Extending from square to round with fold under leaves on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Charming 18th Century Provincial Side Table
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 18th century Provincial side table, great old color and patination. Rectangular top over single drawer raised on cabriole legs.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Provincial Louis Cherry Walnut Rafraichissoir Wine Cooler Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional Rafraichissoir Wine / Champagne Cooler Table in Cherry and Walnut, circa 1930s
Features a marble tray top and ingot mold with two m...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
A pair of cassolettes
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of cassolettes - carved wood and gilt - rare and very decorative
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Painted Trumeau
Located in Washington, DC
A large painted trumeau with a plaster chariot decoration on the top.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Paint
A Pair of Painted Three Arm Chandeliers
Located in Washington, DC
A Pair of Painted Three Arm Cast Iron Round Chandeliers
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Two Pairs of Napoleon III Cast Iron Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful patina on these two pairs of cast iron finial lamps.
The bases are made of wood. Newly wired. $ 2500 a pair.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Provincial Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
A fine quality three-piece French gilt red marble and bronze clock set comprising
two three branch candelabra and a mantel clock.
The clock has a whi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk bears the markings of many children who have used it over the years, adding to its c...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Golden Oak Bedside Cabinet or Night Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French golden oak bedside cabinet or night table.
This piece is a very attractive piece made in Golden Oak and Fruitwood, it appears to have 6...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Oval Marble Top Cafe Table with Exceptional Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top oval cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provincial iron base. Marble is a stunning beige marble with veining. Very nice edge on all four sides - an...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wonderful early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk in ebonized black finish. Dating to around the 1940’s with original brass mounts and leather top. This is the epi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
french provincial primitive wooden footed fruit bowl
Located in Rümmingen, BW
On offer is this lovely French provincial wooden footed bowl.
Its imperfect and rough appearance is typical for objects found in the south of France. This bowl can be used to displa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Decorative Gold Figural French Gilt Brass Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of beautiful and intricate French style figural lamps with swords and laurel leaves, and lovely double bird finials. Pull cord for either of the two bulbs in each lamp!
#5590
D...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Larage French Marble Top Dining Table with Iron Base with Maker's Name
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large versatile French marble top rectangular cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provencal green iron base. Marble is a stunning dark green marble with lovely veining...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Set of Ten French Provincial Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 10 French Provincial dining chairs showcases a classic and refined design. The eyebrow shaped tops of these chairs add a unique architectural element that brings soft cu...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Antique Pair of French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of French Art Deco distressed lounge chairs made of distressed brown leather, with a wingback. The chairs are in good vintage condition. Both of them have new seat c...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather
French Provincial green Beige Commode Chest of drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
The 18th century French commode is a stunning example of furniture from that era. In this case it,s a large Commode as a chest !!!!It features two drawers, providing ample storage sp...
Category
1790s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Country Walnut Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid walnut, this piece resonates with durability and a timeless aesthetic. Its generous dimensions, measuring 96 inches in width, 12 inches in depth, and standing 43 i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Reclaimed Pine White Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Beautifully finished in a serene whitewash. Perfect for those who appreciate the allure of rustic yet refined design, this sideboard marries functionality with a heartfelt nod to the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Jaspe Country Pitcher
Located in Ross, CA
Jaspe terracotta glazed ceramic country pitcher with a background of butter yellow with a swirl pattern of blue and burnt umber. Made in the Savoie region of France toward the end of...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Dos Gallos Custom Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is our custom Demi Lune cabinet. As shown20150 in walnut, with a custom, medium distressed finish. Can be made in any size and finish. All our custom pieces are bench made and h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Italian 1950s Ship Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top of the mast - which is covered in tiny beads...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Lillian August Bureau Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Lillian August small bureau. Three hand dovetailed drawers open with round metal handles against round beveled backplates. The top drawer is separated into three compartments, and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Round Marble Top Cafe Bistro Table with Wonderful Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top round cafe table or bistro table with a classic Provence iron base. Marble is a stunning white, beige and subtle plum with veining. Could be in the center...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Christofle French Silverplate Hotel De France Oyster Forks- Set of 6
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Hotel silver oyster /seafood forks crafted by Christofle in France in the 1960's. Made in the Vendome pattern for the Hotel de France.
Category
1960s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Custom Storage Bench "Baxter" by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom storage bench on plinth base with leather pull hardware. Shown in medium walnut and upholstered in a natural linen fabric. Also available in white or black lacquer, light ceru...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Magazine Rack Stand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern magazine rack stand in bamboo. The organic beauty of the woven materials is timeless and Classic, making bamboo and rattan furniture incred...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard with upholstered panel circa 1900. This headboard is designed to be hung on the wall and can be used with or without the pl...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Table basse Roger Capron en céramique blanche French Riviera Vallauris, 1960
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Cette table est moins commune sur le marché, de part sa couleur ,le modèle "Herbier" à été crée par Roger Capron en 1969.Le plateau en céramique blanche et bistre, au décor rayonnant...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Hardwood
Table Basse , bout de canapé Roger Capron en céramique pieds métal France 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Roger Capron (1922 -2006) remporte en 1970 le Grand Prix International de la Céramique. Céramiste surdoué et visionnaire, Il contribua à l'âge d'or de la céramique avec Picasso, Derv...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table basse Roger Capron en céramique Francaise verte "French Riviera" Vallauris
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Roger Capron (1922 -2006) remporte en 1970 le Grand Prix International de la Céramique. Céramiste surdoué et visionnaire, Il contribua à l'âge d'or de la céramique avec Picasso, Derv...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pichet Roger Capron céramique émaillé décor Fer de Lance French Riviera 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Rare pichet italien fabriqué entre 1953 et 1965. Décor exceptionnel. signé CAPRON VALLAURIS A20.
Roger Capron (1922 -2006) remporte en 1970 le Grand Prix International de la Céramiqu...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Jacques Pouchain en céramique émaillé française Dieulefit 1960 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Jacques Pouchain (1927-2015) POET LAVAL- DIEULEFIT
Designer il interrompt ses études pour s'orienter sur la céramique.
Il crée des pièces utilisant souvent un émail blanc posé sur un...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Provincial Style Hand Carved Oak Night Stand
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French provincial style hand carved oak night stand in very good original condition.
France, circa 1830
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Provencal Style French Extending Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. French extending table in Provencal style made of oak wood; the top has a precious "parqueterie Versailles" workmanship, this name because the design of the decoration was made on the model of a floor of the Palace of Versailles; the underneath and the legs are ebonized wood with some light carving; the legs are "cabriole "that is, a design shaped in two curves, the upper one convex and the lower one concave; a shape known to the ancient Chinese and Greeks, which came back into fashion in Europe at the end of the 17th century, when it was incorporated into the more curvilinear styles introduced in England, France and Holland; with this type of leg, the design becomes very pleasing, well-proportioned and elegant. The term parquet is of French origin and seems to have originated in the 1600s, a time when wooden floors were at their most popular. The word parquet comes from the technique of marqueterie or parqueterie i.e., inlay applied to fine furniture. The table extends easily, the two extensions, originally, slide out from under the top and fit with the top itself in a perfect and aesthetically pleasing manner. This work of art was created by a true master cabinetmaker in a perfect and meticulous manner in France between 1910 and 1915 in an artisan workshop in the artisan area of Bru, in the department of Vosges in the Grand Est Region. The style is typically Provençal, but the finishing of the top and the choice to create a pleasant contrast, using black for the part underneath, give it a strong aesthetic and make it much more elegant and refined than Provençal furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Brass Filing
Yellow Wood Cabinet
Mid Century Knoll Office Chair
United Furniture Company Chest Of Drawers
Bedside Cabinets Modern
Bedside Modern Cabinets
Wood Shop Sign
Blue Commodes And Chest Of Drawers
Wood Dutch Cabinet
Wood Fluted Column
Yellow Neoclassical
Cabinet 1930 Vintage
Carved Wood Black Cabinet
Ebonized Display
Vintage House Keys
Vintage House Key
Case Pieces And Storage With Paw Feet
Vintage English Cottage