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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
1950s French Blue and White Floral Cast Iron Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron planter from France, circa 1950. Recalling the French countryside of a bygone era, cast iron elements are bolted together in a charming rustic construction. Adorned with ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered - France - 1960.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered, both understated and elegant. Inspired by the clean style of Egon Eiermann, this armchair combines comfort and beauty in a timeless design. ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Rattan

Dark Amber Tone 6 Drawers High Boy French Chest of Drawers by Thomasville MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dark Amber Tone 6 Drawers High Boy French Chest of Drawers by Thomasville MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot Spain, Circa 1980s Measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x 4.25"H Good vintage condition. ...
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1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage French Bakers Rack 4 Tier Scrolling Wrought Iron Brown & Silver Etagere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Bakers Rack 4 Tier Scrolling Wrought Iron Dark Brown & Silver Etagere. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 86" H x 60" W x 17.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Louche Les frères Cloutier en céramique dessin anthropomorphe Francaise 1950
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Louche à punch ou sangria, le manche en hêtre massif teinté tourné, la tête hémisphérique en céramique emmaillée avec un joli visage à l'intérieur. Elle est en parfait état . Objets ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French Country Two Door Fruitwood Cupboard with Carved Floral Detail
Located in Milford, NH
A nice size French country fruitwood two door cupboard with molded arched cornice surmounting two paneled carved doors opening to an upper and lower storage compartments, each with a...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

A marble mortar from the 19th century - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent French marble mortar from the 19th century, an authentic and rare piece that embodies the elegance and refinement of French craftsmanship. This marble mortar, manufact...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous organic coffee table made of organic bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The table is in very good and dry condition and was professionally cleaned. It can be use...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

19th Century French Rustic Primitive Butcher Block
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original rustic French provincial chopping block from the 1st half of the 19th century. Rudimentarily made, consisting of a solid elm wood stump with 3 embedded original shaped legs...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Elm

Early 19th Century French Directoire Mahogany Pedestal Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Age: 1800 - 1850 Furniture Style: French Directoire (1789 - 1805) Overall Dimensions: 29" high x 42" diameter French Directoire style pedestal table, circa 1800.. Round top on thr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture French Carved Cream Lacquered Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency style wall mirror By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection USA, Circa Late 20th Century Cream and light green lacquered walnut ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut, Lacquer, Mirror

French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Large Carved Walnut French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully upholstered pair of French carved walnut bergere chairs of large scale. The scale is tall and wide and the condition is rather good for a set of 1950s era pair ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Confit Pot
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic French confit pot is from the south of France and dates from the late 19th Century. Note the pretty tapered base that is unglazed. Confit pots were half-glazed for two r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pottery

Oval Ended Pale Bleached Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
The oval-ended pale bleached oak refectory table is a remarkable piece of furniture that exudes both style and functionality. Its substantial thick top and sturdy base make it a reli...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Beech

Early 19th Century Elm Farmhouse Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
This is a sturdy elm farmhouse table from the early 19th century. It features a strong base with four square legs connected by end stretchers. The has a lovely patina and colour, and...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Elm

Vase Vallauris en céramique Français décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1960 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Vase grande hauteur en céramique émaillée orné de fruits et de fleurs rehaussés à l'or fin. Il est en superbe état il n'a aucun fêle ni grenure. Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Jean Co...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 16"W x 12"D x 18.5"H Very good vintage condition. Patina throughout.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French, 19th Century Cast Iron Fountain Head Depicting a Mythical Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely and rare small cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered H:20cm W:20,5cm D:5,5cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. Wonderful decorated with a bust , floral ornaments and guirlandes .France, circa 1750. Good condition H:3,5cm W:35cm D:23,5cm
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

19th Century Drawing "The Rhine, Drachenfels" signed Strobant Dated 1844 Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Step into the scenic beauty of the 19th century with our exquisite drawing, enhanced with gouache, titled "The Rhine, Drachenfels." This piece, signed by the renowned artist Strooban...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Paper

Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920. Diameter / 14.5".
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique 19th Century French Wrought Iron and Marble Console Table
Located in Peabody, MA
An exceptional 19th century French wrought iron console table with Rosa Portugués marble top with cut out and molded edges. Wrought iron base features decorative rosettes.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble, Wrought Iron

French Provincial Tole Burgundy & Gold Wastepaper Basket with Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or neoclassical burgundy & gold tole cachepot, planter, vase or wastepaper basket France, Late 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 10.5"D x 12.5"H. Good o...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Console Hall Table and Pair Stools Benches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Console Hall Table and Pair Stool Benches - 3 Pc Set. Item features a distressed finish, scalloped parquetry ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Paire de Lampes Georgia Jacob Francaise design Vintage 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Paire de lampes georgia jacob. Le design des lampes de georgia jacob s’inspire de la forme d’une torche enflammée. Elle utilise la résine pour produire de jolis effets de volutes e...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

French Giltwood 19th Century Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very decorative French mirror which can be hung landscape or portrait. It has pretty moulding and very worn gilded frame . The mirror is the original plate - beautiful glass, hea...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th Century Small Ebonised Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely little mirror - perfect for a bathroom, smaller bedroom, or hallway. Made in France in the 19th century. The mercury glass sparkles beautifully and the surface is...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Large 19th Century French Wine Tasting Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th century Tilt-top French wine tasting table. The top can be positioned vertically for storage and opened for use as a side or dining table. Dimensions when tilted up: 49" x...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Small Decorative Giltwood French 19th Century Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very decorative little French mirror which can be hung landscape or portrait. With nicely worn gilding to the frame. The mirror is the original plate - beautiful glass with foxin...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Country French Louis XV Walnut Two Drawer End Tables Nightstands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 28 tall x 17 wide x 12.25 deep. This is a fantastic pair of end tables or possibly nightstands if you wish and are made in France and in good condition. The stands are made ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Modern, Rocking Chair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern rocking chair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak w...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak, Lambskin

White Marble Top Iron Table
Located in Houston, TX
White marble top Iron table, made in the late 19th century to be used as a bistro or garden table. White marble top, beautifully faded from wear with the patina of over a hundred yea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Iron

2 Large Vintage French Gold Gilt Wall Brackets Corbels Sconce Shelves 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage 20th century gilt corbels / wall brackets / shelves with a French inspired design of scallops, foliates, and scrollwork. Rectangular top. Composite foam with inset pi...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Composition

Vintage French Provincial Style Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Majolica Windmill Wall Pocket Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Windmill & yellow flowers Wall Pocket signed Choisy Le Roi.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Set 8 Antique French Country Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 8 Antique French Country Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back. Direct from France, a great set of EIGHT antique French dining chairs, with classic French style…perfect...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Oak

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Orchies Faïencerie in Saint-Armand-Les-Eaux, Northern France, a majolica glazed oval asparagus server, circa early 1900s. Beautiful glazing – a deeper cradle shaped well co...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

19th Century Drawing "Mountain Landscape" Italy
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Transport yourself to the picturesque vistas of Italy with our captivating 19th Century Drawing titled "Mountain Landscape." This exquisite piece captures the breathtaking beauty of ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Paper

Large 19th Century French Turquoise Glazed Terracotta Vase Urn Olive Jar
Located in Pearland, TX
An exceptional antique French turquoise / teal / blue green glazed terracotta vase, urn, or olive jar with handles, circa 1850. This is the statement piece you've been looking for! T...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

Large french farm table from the 60s, in solid oak, with extensions
Located in LYON, FR
What sensations of robustness and solidity embodied in this solid oak table from the 60s. The result of period craftsmanship, it easily extends from 2.20 meters to 3.30 meters thanks...
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1960s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Woven Seagrass, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak, Seagrass

Green-Painted French Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Green-painted French glass paneled iron lantern circa 1900-1930. Newly wired with a drop-cluster of three candelabra lights. Includes chain and a canopy (listed measurements do not i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass, Iron, Steel

Fine Quality Auffray Attributed Country French Commode with Italian Paper Lining
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted hand-carved details in the French provincial style and looks like it was done by Auffray furniture of New York. The carving quality is exceptional, and the...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Large Mid-Century Carved Painted Wood Picture Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Carved Painted Wood Frame, 1950's Fantastic carved wood frame with liner, in a distressed finish and incredible patina. Great piece for your favorite oil painting as well as could a...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint, Giltwood

Small black French Stone Mortar with stone Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This small French mortar was sourced in the south of France. It's an iconic and traditional kitchen object which is found all over France. Its traditional use was and still is to gri...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

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Stone

Large trading post, 1900s
Located in LYON, FR
This large pine sales counter has incredible class and will fit perfectly into a business or hotel, giving the place a unique character. Completely restored in our workshop, it is en...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

Antique 1898 Manon French Rene Francois Xavier Prinet Lithograph Print 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century antique color lithograph print titled "Manon" by Rene-Xavier Francois Prinet. Shows a female figure with tall Pompador hair do, seated, looking over her left shoulder, dressed in a loose white chemise. Giltwood frame with raised foliate detail; mottled gray mat. Lithograph on wove paper. Signed on the plate lower right margin. L’Estampe Moderne’s blind stamp on the bottom right corner. Published by Masson & Piazza, Paris. Not unlike the Maitre de L’Affiche series, L’Estampe Moderne was a portfolio printed between 1897-98, published by Imprimerie Champenois, Paris, contained 24 monthly portfolios, with four original lithographs in each. Each was commissioned only for this series. By PRINET René François Xavier (1861-1946) René François Xavier Prinet (1861-1946) Manon, 1898 "René François Xavier Prinet (31 December 1861, Vitry-le-François – 26 January 1946, Bourbonne-les-Bains) was a French painter and illustrator who drew his subjects from middle-class society. He was born to Henri Prinet, an Imperial Prosecutor in Vitry-le-François. A promotion led to him being posted in Paris, where they lived in a home not far from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. His father painted as a hobby and was supportive of his desire to study art, having him seek the advice of Louis Charles Timbal [fr], a well-known church painter and friend of the family. Around 1880, he began his studies in earnest, in the studios of Jean-Léon Gérôme; remaining with him until 1885. That year, his painting "The Infant Jesus" was accepted for display at the Salon. This was followed by studies at the Académie Julian. At this time, he also became associated with a group of young artists known as the Bande Noire (Black Stripe), which included Lucien Simon, André Dauchez...
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1890s Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Paper

1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Silver Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues silver leaf metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
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1990s American French Provincial Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of End Tables / Plant Stands With 19th Century Style French Embossed Iron
Located in Weymouth, MA
Elegant 19th century style wrought and gilt iron end tables / plant stands with intricate detail emphasizing a combination of geometric forms and stylized scrollwork.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French 19th Century Brass Candelabra
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large seven light brass and gilt-metal candelabra, most likely from the altar of a French church. The wheat and grape designs represent communion bread and wine; the lily represent...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Antique Italian Kitchen Farm Table Island Walnut Flip Top Game Table circa1800
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Italian Kitchen Farm Table Island Walnut Flip Top Game Table circa1800. Direct from Italy, an extraordinary antique “flip top” table, that w...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

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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