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French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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 French Provencal Walnut Folding Wine Table - Antique Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, antique round French Provencal folding wine, center table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The Vigneron tables are used in France as occasional tables in wine...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Provincial Rustic Walnut Drop-Leaf Farmhouse Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
French Provincial walnut drop-leaf harvest table, France, c. 1890. A charming table handcrafted in a French farmhouse barn workshop. It features a single dovetail drawer with matchi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

French 19th Century Extending Drop Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century drop leaf extending dining table crafted from walnut that has gained a fantastic patina. The top sits over a sim...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Metal, Brass

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...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Folding Wine Table - Antique Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, round antique French Provincial wine folding table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The Vigneron tables are used in France as oc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Antique French Country Carved Drop Leaf Gateleg Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
An unusual 19th Century antique, finely carved decorated drop leaf table with turned legs and beautiful aged patina. The sides of the...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Walnut Occasional Wine Folding Table, Antique Vigneron Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, antique French Provencal wine folding table made of hand crafted Walnut wood, in good condition. The Vigneron tables are used in France as occa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Walnut

Louis XVI Style Oak Convertible Console, Dining Table with Brass Trim
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th large console table with a fold-open top, brass trim detail, and tapered fluted legs . The table has an easy opening you can see in the video.   
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Wood

19th Century French Antique Sofa Table, Kingwood Drop Flap Occasional
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a 19th century, French antique sofa table in kingwood. A drop flap occasional side table dating to circa 1880. First class craftsmansh...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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Kingwood

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19th Century Country English Drop-Leaf Pine Farmhouse Dining Table
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Antique George III Quality Mahogany Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
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Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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19th Century American Mahogany Drop-Leaf Table
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19th Century Country English Oak Drop Leaf Farmhouse Table
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19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
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19th Century French Marquetry Drop-Leaf Table
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Antique Small Victorian Walnut Drop-Leaf Sutherland Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique small Victorian walnut drop-leaf Sutherland table having an attractive walnut top with two oval drop leaves. It is raised on four turned walnut columns and two swing out gate...
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Unique Antique 4 Drawers Drop Leaf Table, Circa 1920s
Located in Germantown, MD
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Drop-Leaf Table
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19th Century French Folding Table
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H 29.1 in W 33.1 in D 16.5 in
French Bleached Oak Gate Leg Table
Located in High Point, NC
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French Bleached Oak Gate Leg Table
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H 28.7 in W 19.7 in D 45.3 in
French 19th Century Fruitwood Drop Leaf Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely French 19th century drop leaf dining table crafted from solid fruitwood. The top sits over a simple apron supported with four wonderfully turned legs. Each drop leaf has a wood support that pulls out with an iron handle from under the table. The dimensions of the table with leaves down: 29”H x 46-¾”W x 23”D. Make sure to view the detailed images to get a closer look at this great casual dining...
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Antique Robert W Irwin French Country Walnut Drop Leaf Bar Tea Cart Boho Chic
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables

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French 19th Century Fruitwood Drop Leaf Table
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Antique French Carved Oak Dining Kitchen Table Barley Twist Large Drop Leaf
Located in Shreveport, LA
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1880s French Wooden Gate Leg Table
Located in High Point, NC
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1880s French Wooden Gate Leg Table
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H 33.1 in W 47.6 in D 39.4 in
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Located in Savannah, GA
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French Provincial drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial drop-leaf and pembroke tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage drop-leaf and pembroke tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, walnut and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial drop-leaf and pembroke tables made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 drop-leaf and pembroke tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,495 and tops out at $22,000 while the average work can sell for $3,523.

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