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.
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Style: French Provincial
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
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
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion
The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy ...
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Country Cupboard
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century step-back cupboard, French Provincial Louis XV period in oak, with brass mounts and pulls, and carved wood spindles. Nice original patina.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Tole and Glass Polychrome Pastel Flower Cage Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Tole and glass polychrome pastel flower cage pendant light, circa the 1950s.
Adorable cage-shaped pendant light fixture made of hand-painted metal in polychrome pastel tones, adorned with flowers and leaves. Single light with a frosted, hand-painted glass lampshade...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Pair of French Provincial Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., a pair of French Provincial ladder back chairs with rush seats.
Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted from s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., a pair of French Provincial turned wood arm chairs with rush seats.
Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair French, 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Plates
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of late 19th century Provencal earthenware plates
France, circa 1880-1900
Good but weathered condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins
Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
White Porcelain Lamp with Brass Base
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
White Porcelain Lamp with Brass Base. Uncertain of origin, appears to be late 19th century French. Shade not included.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A French bleached oak drapers table circa 1880.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French bleached oak drapers table C 1880. This piece would make a perfect center island in your kitchen. It has a shaped botttom shelf and two drawers on one side. The piece is finis...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder.
France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a rooster and the main colors green and red.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair of Country French Provincial Settees by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of chocolate velvet settees crafted by Drexel Heritage. The matching settees have beautifully carved walnut frames in the country French provincial or Louis XV style. T...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
Early 19th Century Chestnut Server
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Crafted circa 1800 in England, this handsome server is the perfect provincial touch to any space. The solid chestnut has gained a fantastic patina. The top showcases the distinctive ...
Category
19th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Hardwood, Wood
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 Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta from the 19th to the mid-20th century.
This kind of pitcher was used to keep the well water cool.
This jug kept the marks of the fire when it was put in the oven to bake the earth. This gives very authentical and aesthetic nuances to the patina of the all pitcher.
The top was glazed to make this part more resistant to handling and pouring water...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Wooden Chopping Set of 3 Old Patina, Brown Color French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden cutting boards, with its old patina. They are object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, and in a condition consistent with ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Majolica Lady Bug Wall Pocket Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica lady bug wall pocket Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of 4 wicker and iron dining chairs, France 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 French dining chairs. The frames are made from solid wrought iron and the seats are made from wicker. Handcrafted in the 1960s a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate.
Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Provincial White Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The table is finished in a dry Chalk White with light distressing that adds character and a vintage feel. The legs, sculpted in graceful cabriole style, are adorned with hand-carved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vase Cerart Monaco en céramique Francaise décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1950
By Vallauris AM
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Très grand vase en céramique émaillée . Modèle sortie des ateliers des ateliers de céramique monégasque il est richement décoré de fleurs et fruit sur fond noir et or. Il est en bel...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Counterstools or Barstools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage counter stools or barstools decorated in remnants of golden ocher paint. Two stools sold together priced $2,900 for the pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate.
Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 5.5 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 5.5 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage French Provincial Style Green Lacquer 3 Drawer Nightstand by Roundtree
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Style Green Lacquer 3 Drawer Nightstand by Roundtree Country Reproductions. Item features 3 dovetailed drawers, solid brass hardware, original label, solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Turn of the 20th Century French Wrought Iron and Brass Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Turn of the 20th Century wrought iron and brass sconces. Cast iron backplate in a Victorian style. Iron arms with iron decorations. Decorated brass candle up provides a contrasting p...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT
France, circa last quarter of the 18th century
Item # 403ZLJ18Q
An absolutely stunning eight-legged "Mazarin" pedestal...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Italian Provincial Carved Olivewood Library Step Ladder Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial Style Carved Olivewood Library Step Ladder Side Table. Item features solid wood construction, distressed/antiqued finish, nicely carved details, stamped "M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Vallauris Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket signed Vallauris from Provence.
Height / 5.3 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
A Carved Alpine Oxen Yoke - French Alps - XIXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A huge carved oxen yoke, dating back to the 19th century, is a beautiful example of Alpine folk craftsmanship. Its intricate carvings and rustic charm make it a truly captivating dec...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Heavy Work Table 11 ft long from Lyon
Located in Mckinney, TX
Authentic 19th-century French craftsmanship meets industrial charm in this remarkable over 11-foot heavy wood work table. Once a staple in an upholstery shop nestled in Lyon, France,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Louis XV Arm and Side
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Louis XV Arm and Side Chairs.
Direct from France, a superb set of six antique French dining chairs, with classic French style...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Provincial Style Mahogany 3-Drawer Chest
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
French Provincial style mahogany 3-drawer chest in a very nice silhouette. Made by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles, 1995. Please note scratch on side.
Drawers: 22" W x 16" D x 6" H
Category
1990s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Century Furniture Italian Provincial Venetian Cream Painted Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial Venetian style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Century Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved painted walnut, with floral motif, and original hardw...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Paint
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Dining Table
By Thomasville
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Thomasville French Provincial Dining Table. The top of this table is gorgeous and an eye catcher! It is in great condition, only light wear due to the age of it, no structu...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Coupe décoration Vallauris Céramique Verte Francaise Côte-d'Azur 1970 Vintage
By Vallauris AM
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Belle grande coupe en forme de feuille, de décoration ou à fruits. Elle a gardé toute la beauté de ses couleurs d'origine .
Il est rare de trouver une coupe de couleurs verte et surt...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Carved Wooden All Seeing Eye - Original Gilt
Located in Haywards Heath, GB
Antique French Wooden Carved Gilt All Seeing Eye, late 19th century. This piece features intricate wood carving with gilt detailing, showcasing the All Seeing Eye motif popular in th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early 20th-Century Antique Oak and Pink Stone Wash Stand Cabinet
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Early 20th-century oak wood wash stand cabinet with original pink/grey stone top and backsplash, and beautiful carved barley twist legs. One cabinet door with patinaed brass drop pul...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique 17th Century French Oak Baker / Work Table
Located in Houston, TX
Transport yourself back to the charming ambiance of 17th-century France with this exquisite Rustic Antique French Oak Baker/Work Table. Crafted with timeless elegance and sturdy oak,...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Assiette Cerart Monaco céramique Francaise multicolore Côte-d'Azur 1950 Vintage
By Vallauris AM
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Assiette de décoration, richement décorée de fleurs multicolores en céramique Francaise . Elle est en superbe état .
Son décor est un parfait témoignage du savoir faire dans l'art de...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra
Combine your candelabra and flower vase into one elegant piece. The central vase has a rippled top and is covered with beaut...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful desk, or can also be used as a vanity - dressing table.
Made from bamboo wood and rattan, in Italy in the 1970s.
The desk is beautiful to look at from all sides and can als...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century French Wooden Dresser with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century chifonier made in France boasts a refined marble top, resting over a wooden case with three deep and two shallow drawers adorned by gilded bail pulls. A curious ang...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Pair of Early 19th Century Polished Wrought-Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of early nineteenth century polished wrought-iron fireplace andirons with incising to front face of standard, front and rear facing spit-hooks and segmented bulbous finials up...
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage 3 Piece French Style Parlor Set
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous Vintage 3 Piece French Style Parlor Set, Upholstered
Absolutely gorgeous
Sofa and 2 Armchairs
Carved wood frames
Removable seat cushions
Button tufting
Fronts are upholstere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brown Marble Coffee Table
Located in BREDA, NL
This beautiful brown marble coffee table features an elegant and timeless antique design. Its tripod base adds stability and charm. In a very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
French oak sideboard circa 1940 having two doors and four drawers.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French oak sideboard C 1940 having two doors and four drawers with metal drawer pulls in the form of horses. Very good original condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century French Sideboard, Buffet
Located in Oakwood, GA
Late 19th Century French Sideboard, Buffet, 38"H
Lovely Antique Sideboard/Buffet
French
Walnut/Burled Walnut and Rosewood
Top, sides and front have inlaid designs and pinstripe
4 Dov...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Walnut, Burl
French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful glazed earthenware Castelnaudary planter, France, circa 1850-1900, Good condition
H:26,5cm W:35cm D:27cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Italian Midcentury Organic Rattan Bamboo Bench or Shelf by Tito Agnoli, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful bench completely made of organic bamboo-rattan, or can also be used as a shelf.
Excellent, clean and dry vintage condition, without defects. Strong and stable.
Attributed t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage Country French Louis XV Tambour Bedside Side Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Petite Louis XV style Country French side table or nightstand with tambour doors. Slender curved serpentine legs with scalloped gallery and apron detail. Petite brass handles on easy...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair Bedside tables or Nightstands French Antique Style
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage Pair of Bedside tables or Nightstands French Antique Style, cream finish with brass handles. This set of two bedside cabinets have a signgle drawer with two ornate handles an...
Category
Mid-20th Century British French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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.
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