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
19th Century (mid) French Bronze and Onix Kidney Shaped Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century (mid) French Bronze and Onix Kidney Shaped Table
Beautiful piece, see photos.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Late 20th Century French Country Whitewashed Distressed Finish Triple Dresser
Located in Charlotte, NC
A triple dresser in the French Country style, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville. Solid hardwood with distressed whitewashed finish and antiqued brass hardware. Features nine ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jacquard Woven French Wall Tapestry Still Life Flowers & Mandolin by J&D
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jacquard Woven French Wall Tapestry Still Life Flowers & Mandolin by J&D. Item featured has an Adjustable rod, ornate resin finials, very nice French style tapestry. Circa 21st Cen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Huge Drexel Heritage Console Table 90"
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th Century French Mahogany Zinc & Brass Jardiniere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Mahogany Zinc & Brass Jardiniere
Brass Gallery
Beautiful Mahogany Grain
Original Condition
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Late 20th Century French Country Whitewashed Distressed Queen Size Sleigh Bed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A queen size sleigh bed in the French Country style, unbranded, similar quality to Thomasville. Solid hardwood with a distressed and whitewashed finish. Headboard, footboard, clip he...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Set of Eight French Provincial Louis XV Style Dining Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful set of eight dining armchairs from the 1960’s. They are in vintage condition. The wood frame is in good condition, none of them are damaged. They would probably need to be ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Old trade furniture in oak wood drawers XL format
Located in LYON, FR
Superb piece of furniture from the 1920s in solid oak that we have completely restored. It consists of 36 drawers, 9 of which are full depth and the other 27 are 50 cm deep. This pie...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
Mid 19th Century Transition Style Table - Brass Gallery
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century Transition Style Table.
Beautiful Brass Gallery.
Guilloche Detail.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small French farmhouse table with spindle legs
Located in LYON, FR
This very pretty, fully restored old table has the particularity of being made with 3 species of wood. There is an oak base and a pine and poplar top. With its drawer with shell hand...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
Circa 1900's, an Italian, Provincial Style, decorative Bird Cage
Located in London, Park Royal
1900's Italian Provincial Style Decorative Bird Cage with Yellow Stained Glass Windows. Crafted in Italy, this piece offers a blend of rustic charm and delicate artistry, suitable fo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Burl
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
Earthenware oven dish Decorative Dish With bees decoration Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Earthenware oven dish Decorative Dish With bees decoration Yellow Color
1960 France.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Olive Marie vintage French settee
Located in Franklin, TN
A vintage 1800s French provincial settee. Sanded down to her natural tones, finished with a matte wax and reupholstered in a Schumacher linen and wool fabric. Absolutely stunning pie...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen, Wood
Mid 19th Century French Walnut and Mahogany Parquetry Cabinet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Walnut and Mahogany Parquetry
Beautiful Veneer in great antique condition
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Vinery Bar and Stool Set This is a very attractive French country piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Vinery Bar and Stool Set
This is a very attractive French country piece, the bar, 2 stools and shelf are made with Elm and Natural Twisted Vines
The bar stools are made with ...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Late 20th Century Mahogany Frame French Provincial Parsons Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style Parsons chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Hickory Chair or John Widdicomb. Mahogany frames with high backs, carved knees, cabriole legs, and ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Green Glazed Biot Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Green glazed Biot jar from France. Late 19th or early 20th century. In good condition. Glazed rim and interior has some minor losses.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Copper Cauldron Lid and Handle
Located in Ross, CA
Antique copper cauldron and lid, handmade in the 19th century in France. Originally this piece would have been a fireside cooking pot or hung from inside the fireplace to keep food ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
An Unusual Pair of Lyre Ended Cherrywood Lamp or Side Tables
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Unusual Pair of Lyre Ended Cherrywood Lamp or Side Tables
This is a very attractive pair, the tables have a small gallery around the top with a long drawer below, the legs resem...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet. Item features beautiful inlay to top of the box. Set includes 4 decanters and 16 cordial glasses all etch...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Limoges porcelain candy box decorated with colorful peacocks - France
By Limoges
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty and old Box or Candy Box with Lid in Limoges porcelain with Multicolored bird decorations. The birds depicted are peacocks. The edges of the lid and the box are decorated...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Theodore Alexander Ateliers De La Madeleine French Mahogany Chest Nightstand
Located in Dayton, OH
A Theodore Alexander French Country 2 drawer chest or side table, circa 1980s. Part of Ateliers De La Madeleine Collection, with a mahogany frame featuring a dark wood tone with stri...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Carved Maple Console or Entry Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Italian Provincial Louis XV style console table or entry table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
Italy, Late 20th Century
Carved maple, with original brass...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Rock Crystal Eight Light Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful eight light chandelier made of crystal and some rock crystals. It has a wonderful shape metal frame. It is all completed. It has no missing parts. The condition is really ...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Herbarium Vallauris ceramic coffee table, rustic chic design, France 1970s
By Vallauris
Located in leucate, FR
Rare coffee table in solid oak and Vallauris ceramic, large herbarium pattern.
The assembly of the wooden structure free of metal hardware.
Very beautiful rustic chic French design.
...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Large old walnut farm table with 6 legs
Located in LYON, FR
This majestic 6-legged farm table is presented here to give character to your interior and allow you to receive many guests at the table. Its generous dimensions and its careful peri...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 7 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Small drainage holes in bottom for use as a planter. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthe...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench with Cabriole Legs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 37" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
A Lovely Pair of Early 19th Century French Salon Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A truly delightful and charming pair of early 19th century French salon chairs. With original caned back splats. Newly upholstered in fresh Kravet 100% linen. The silhouettes are st...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Auffray Fine French Buffet Server With Black Granite Inserts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A long fine French buffet server or sideboard by Auffray with black granite top inserts. The server with a large center drawer flanked by two side drawers surmounted with fluted colu...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France.
This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Veuve Clicquot Champagne Wine 120 Bottle Oak Riddling Rack 1869
Located in Portland, OR
An antique late 19th century French Champagne riddling wine 120 bottle rack.
An original 19th century champagne bottle riddling wine rack, the rack in an...
Category
1860s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large Early 19th Century Farmhouse Kitchen Extending Dining Table
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Extremely Rare And Very Attractive, Good Quality, Early 19th Century French Cherry Wood & Chestnut Extending Farmhouse Kitchen Dining Table, The Well Figured Rectangular Top With ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Chestnut
Vintage French Louis Philippe Mahogany Scroll Form Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from quality mahogany wood, upholstered in neutral cream fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s France Provincial Standing Coat Rack
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice France Provincial Standing Coat Rack, 1950s.
in its original color . Solid Brass nobs . revolving top
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 Vintage Theodore Alexander French Carved Mahogany Leather Ottomans Foot Stools
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late 20th century Ottomans / Foot stools by Theodore Alexander. French Country / Baroque inspiration with carved mahogany frames. Upholstered in brown tooled leather with nai...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Provincial Walnut Antique Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The simple design and warm neutral finish of this antique side table give it a timeless appeal. Hand-crafted in France in the 1800s, a rectangular tabletop sits atop an apron housing...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1960s French Tole Toleware Daisy Chandelier
Located in London, GB
1960s French tole daisy chandelier.
A very lovely, hand-painted, five-arm ceiling light with scalloped ceiling rose. In very good condition with light and attractive wear. The chand...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tôle
Vintage French Iron Gate Console Table Glass Top
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Sophisticated glass top console with iron scrolled gate top. Slender tapered legs with x base stretcher that sits in leg holes to allow for leveling. Nice aesthetic.
Curbside to NYC/...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron & Travertine Patisserie Table Console Kitchen Island
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful vintage French patisserie table having black iron curlicue base with gilt details and bevelled scallopped travertine top. Versatile in function, as a console or kitchen is...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Fine 19th C. European Stripped Pine Cottage Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A three drawer chest in French Country style with large capacity dove-tail constructed drawers and charming Cottage form. The original pulls and drawer escutcheons have been replaced...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Provincial Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Metal Candle Wall Sconces, France
Impressive Pair of Candle Sconces that accomodates 5 candles each. This set in a neutral color is aesthetically pleasing in their style...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Late 19th century farm table in solid cherry wood
Located in LYON, FR
Superb farm table from the end of the 19th century in solid cherry wood. A crazy charm brought by the unique veining of the top. A great length of more than 250 cm. A period metal re...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century French Provincial Night Stand
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century French Provincial Night Stand. Made of highly figured Cherry wood with a rich color and original patination. Single drawer and cupboard. Made in the Loire Valley c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Provincial Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Glass Top Stack Tables
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Features High Quality Construction, Carved Detail Accents in Gold, Black Color Painted, . Approx 60 Years Old, Removable Glass on Each Table
Very Good Vintage Condition, original fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Set of 6 Coasters Vallauris Grandjean Jourdan Organic Ceramics France 1960's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Experience the vintage elegance of mid-century France with this exquisite set of 6 coasters from Vallauris Grandjean Jourdan, originating from the 1960s. Crafted with care and attent...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
MAITLAND SMITH French Console Table Brass Tessellated Marble
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stone, Brass, Iron
French Empire Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning French Empire Ormolu Mounted Marble Top Walnut Commode, mid 19th century. The commode has a rounded corner gray marble top, over a setback divided frieze drawer, above three...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Provincial Sage Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
This beautifully aged piece embodies the charm of Europe in a bygone era, featuring a distressed sage painted finish that tells a story in every scratch and patina.
Offering ample st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Blue & White Faience Soup Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French blue and white faience soup plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Old french work table in solid cherry and acacia
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this fully restored original farm table. Old, around 1930 it was a little too low, so our cabinetmaker restored its acacia base with solid wood extensions. To k...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
A fine quality 18th century French Provincial Games Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
A fine quality 18th century French Provincial games table. Made of richly colored oak with finely shaped cabriole legs, and tooled leather top. Made in Provence, circa 1780.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Modern, Hand Crafted Bobbin Side Table in Oak, Mid-20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A classic French Modern handcrafted side table in a warm toned oak. Made in the 1950s by a French cabinetmaker. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this side table exudes eleg...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bench Ottoman Stool in Walnut New Upholstered in Vintage French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Provincial Walnut Stool Ottoman with vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s
A Turn of the century backless carved walnut bench or stool raised on four scroll ended legs.
This stylish ottoman has a clean classical design with the counterpoint of the rustic accent of the new upholstery with french vintage linen fabric.
This bench is in fully restored condition, structurally sound. Re-upholstered with a vintage french linen fabric...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, 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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