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.
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Style: French Provincial
Three Drawer Country French Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made console/ serving table faithful to the French Provincial heritage. Three drawer console table featuring rustic plank top with breadboard ends with three drawers with...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Sarreguemines Cérès Pattern Blue & White Dinner Plates, 1870s, Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, dinner sized earthenware plates in the Cérès pattern, from the Sarreguemines faiencerie, date marked 1874.
The pattern takes its name from Cérès the goddess of wheat...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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
Mid-19th Century French Paris Ceramics Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare French Paris Ceramics urn with nice gold details. Add some architecture to your decor.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early Two-Tier Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early two-tier forged iron chandelier circa 1780-1819. Beautiful naturally pitted patina on all hand-forged iron surfaces. All-original. Not wi...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top
By Thomasville
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid oak,...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Gueridon Table, Embossed Leather Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French provincial side table. This high top table has beautiful details on the iron base. The oxidized base is in great condition for its age. The tabl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
French Vintage Still Life Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A great still life painting from France depicting classic kitchen elements. The canvas is framed simply in painted wood trimSigned by the artist M. Robert in the bottom left corner. ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Cylender Ceramic Stoneware Vase La Borne France circa 1960 Old Patina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a vintage Vase, in Sandstone, from the well known Workshop, "La borne".
In a brown color, this vase has been made in France circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Cherub Garden Wall Elements, a Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
These ornately carved Italian cherub wall elements add eye-catching detail to a room. They are crafted from silvered metal. Italian silvered meta...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stylish Iron and Elm Console Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A stylish iron and elm console table.
This is a lovely table has been designed in the style French bakers stand, it has the classic deeply curv...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Dish in Italian Faïence Brown and Green Color 19th Century Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The dish is in faience. It has been made inItaly during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a rooster and the main colors brown and red.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair Louis XV Style Bergeres by MGM
Located in Hanover, MA
A pair of Louis XV provincial style blue/gray painted bergeres upholstered in cream colored mohair with brass nailhead trim.
Price shown is per pair.
We believe these came from Trouv...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
French 18th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive solid walnut dining table over 10’ long from the 1780’s Normandy, France. This dining table is versatile with two functional drop leaf ends. Recently polished with a Fr...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Zinc Top Cabinet with Double Sinks, Fr-0180
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Zinc top cabinet with double sinks. Includes faucets and sinks. Functional cabinets below sinks with open center shelf unit perfect for towels. Hand painted and glazed with a distressed look. Zinc top hammered metal with intentional pitting. Brass faucet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Wine Sofa Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th Century Antique French carved oak cabinet Breton Brittany wine liquor sideboard.
Direct from the Brittany region of France, a lovely antique French ‘confiturier...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Fine Quality Handmade Carved Walnut French Louis XV Commode, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a handmade carved walnut French country commode. The piece dates to the 1920s era and is in good condition with minor scuffs and signs o...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Provencal Style Queen Painted Caned Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A newly re-painted vintage French Provincial style queen size headboard for the special bedroom in your house. Painted a grey with a hint of blue and a...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
This is an incredible blue painted French commode. The year it was painted is unknown, but seems to be in the same period of the chest since the pa...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Credenza, solid oak, France, 1940s.
Large Art Deco Brutalist sideboard.
The credenza consists of two storage facilities covered with very detailed designed door panels, in the cente...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French 18th Century Tapestry, Mother Daughter - 8'5" x 8'9"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece of French tapestry from the 18th century, a truly remarkable work of art that is both valuable and visually striking. This tapestry depicts a serene scene o...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century French Malicorne Faience Tea Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique French provincial Malicorne faience teapot from Pouplard-Beatrix, circa 1890. Signed PBx on reverse. This charming tea pot depicts a young Breton woman carrying a basket and umbrella and the opposite side depicts a young Breton man...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
19th C. French Large Terracotta Water Pitcher
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A rustic French pottery jug with handle and shaped spout from the 19th century, in glazed terracotta with a striking, hand-painted design of vertical yellow zig-zags. Originally a piece of utilitarian kitchenware, used for transporting and storing cold water, this wonderfully authentic Provençal...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Earthenware
French 20th Century Large Landscape Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderfully large and vibrant landscape painting from France. Signed in the bottom right corner by the artist. Protected behind antique rolled glass...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Canvas
French Frosted Glass Pair of Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of French Art Deco Frosted glass sconces by Jean Noverdy, with gilt metal wall mount frames, molded in glass.
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
Food of France by Kay Halsey and Lulu Grimes Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Food of France by Kay Halsey and Lulu Grimes hardcover cook book.
(Part of the A Journey for Food Lovers Series)by Maria Villegas and Sarah Randell
Title: The Food of France
Publisher: Whitecap Books
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good.
Synopsis:
When one thinks of great food, one invariably thinks of France. After all, this is the birthplace of some of the world's greatest chefs, such as Auguste D'Escoffier, and a major influence on many others, such as Julia Child. THE FOOD OF FRANCE is the second in a series of richly photographed cookbooks that examines the food of different countries. Lush images and information on France and its internationally renowned gastronomic culture make this book much more than a cookbook. Pictorial essays presented in gatefold spreads highlight food journeys that share the traditions behind France's best-known exports, including cheese and pastries. A glossary of French food...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Baker French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Nightstands or Side Tables, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables or end tables
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with orig...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Armchairs: Dark Walnut Finish with Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the grandeur of the late 19th century with our exquisite pair of French armchairs, meticulously handcrafted from solid wood. Each chair, reflecting exceptional craftsmanshi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
18th Century, French Walnut Leather Top Writing Table W/ Bronze Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century hand carved French provincial desk. The desk is carved in walnut and is extremely heavy and sturdy after all the year's of use. The finish has developed a beautiful...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Faience Handled Platter Botanical Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Handled Platter Botanical signed Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Faience Dish, by Luneville, with Flowers Decor France 19th Century, Signed
By Luneville
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old dish by Luneville. This dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The colors are green and yellow, purple. It is signed.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Vintage Campaign French Country Rolling Game Chairs Antiqued White Painted Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Campaign or French Country rolling game chairs set of 4 by Burlington House Furniture. Comprised of antique white painted w...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Stunning book-matched inlaid cherry wood top, with carved solid cherry wood cabriole legs...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French, Dark Walnut Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French farm table crafted in the 19th century from richly patinated solid walnut. The top elegantly showcases many generations of life. The apron is s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Pair Tall Country French White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Tall Country French Carved White Wash Armoires Fitted 5 Drawers Storage Shelves MINT!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Majolica Oyster Blue Starfish Plate Digoin, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with orange starfish with six wells blue and white surrounded by green seaweeds Digoin (East of France), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Baker Country French Provincial China Display Cabinet Bookcase Wire
Located in Dayton, OH
Style No 295 (Cabinet , Wire Grille Doors)
Literature : Page 63-118 of Baker's European and Far East Furniture Handbook, circa 1960s (assembled for those who appreciate the finest)
...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Large Vintage Carved Walnut French Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 47 inches Vintage, hand carved walnut French wall shelf.
Numbered item made in France exclusively for Bloomingdale in the 1960s.
Very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Stoneware Jug Pitcher by Eric Astoul Signed Beautiful Patina from France Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1990s.
The artist is Eric Astoul.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Leather embossed Antique box or small chest Great patine Cognac Color. Deposited with Brass Head Nails.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather
Early 19th Century French Bleached Walnut Credenza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century French Provincial carved credenza. The credenza has two working doors and three drawers for plenty of storage. The piece stands on two finely carved lion paw feet in the front. Notice the beautifully carved cartouche in the center of the piece with a fleur de lis inside. Original brass hardware knobs...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Tall Carved Wood and Tole Tiered Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of large decorative and charming tiered wall sconces in creme Paintin Provincial French manner. In a pale two tone painted finish with ten elec...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Pale Beech Farmhouse Normandy Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Antique Pale Beech Farmhouse table with two rectangular thick plank top. The table sits on chunky, four sturdy, square legs united by an H Stretcher. The table top is 3" thick and is a wonderful original colour. Very desirable size and colour. Plenty of leg room as with all Normandy tables...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Beech
Continental Majolica Pottery Figure of a Lady and Bird, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Continental 19th century majolica pottery figure of a lady and bird
Additional information:
Materials: Pottery
Color: Blue
Period: 19th century
Styles: Figurative
Item Type: Vin...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Henri Samuel Style French Aubusson Needlepoint Large Rug
By M. Henri Samuel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French Aubusson Needlepoint large carpet in the style of the iconic French designer Henri Samuel. Add some real glamour to your residence withe t...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
20th Century French Metal Nesting Tables, a Set
Located in High Point, NC
A set of metal nesting tables with glass tops from 20th century, France. Brass base, gold-colored legs, and darkly tinted glass form a pleasingly bright color palette. The patina tha...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Floral French Provincial Needlepoint Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Dusty Rose Floral French Provincial Lumbar pillow.
It measures 16.5 x 21 inches.
Kindly note this piece ships flat and does not include the insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Provençal Braided Straw & Linen Club Armchair French Audoux-Minnet Style
Located in London, GB
A braided straw armchair from Provence, with newly upholstered seat cushion in textured white linen. In the manner of Adrian Audoux & Frida Minnet. Frenc...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Straw
20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of solid carved French nightstands with Turned columns and Low shelve.
It has one carved drawer with original bronze pull.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Kenlea Crafts Solid Oak French Provincial Bedside Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful pair of vintage Solid Oak French Provincial Bedside Tables from Kenlea Crafts Inc. Expertly crafted in Virginia by local Cr...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
19th Century French Oil on Canvas Painting, "In the Sheepfold", Signed Lecler
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed by the artist in the lower left corner (“Lecler”), this oil on canvas painting is entitled In the Sheepfold. A typical day in the life of a farmer dressed in blue with a gold hat, the agriculteur can be seen tending to a hay feeder. Behind the man is a flock of 15 sheep, mostly depicted with tan wool and white faces and ears, with the exception of a small all-white lamb. Some of the livestock is grazing from the feeders, while four of them (including the lamb) are gathered near a large water trough. A pair of chickens can be spotted amongst the herd, including a brown rooster...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century, French, Copper Saucepan Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French hand forged copper pot or saucepan. This fine quality pot is large and heavy with a lovely long iron riveted handle and beautiful patina. Add s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
French 19th Century Pine Vendange Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wine tasting – or vendange – table was made in the 19th century in France. Used by wine-makers throughout France and Europe, these specialized tables feature the ability to be s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Provincial Painted Decoupage End Table
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage Italian Provincial style paint decorated end table with distressed patina finish.
Dating to the mid-20th century, featuring arti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Diminutive Carved and Paint Decorated Display Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare hand-carved original condition Antique French Miniature Display Cabinet. With antique hand-written French labels on verso. A lovely di...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Three Drawer Provincial Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Three Drawer Provincial Commode, with brass hardware, shaped curved front and sides, opening with 3 drawers in three rows. The highly curved sides are paneled and molded...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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