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
Large Vintage French Verdure Style Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This lovely tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century. Handwoven in Wool and measuring 6.10 x 12.4 ft.
Excellent cond...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
Ebonized round coffee table in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An ebonized round coffee table in the manner of Jansen having a gold gilt wood top trimmed in bronze and bronze mounted legs, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Massive Early Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Massive early terracotta olive jar dating to 19th century, Tuscany. Nice natural patina. Its dramatic scale makes this jar an excellent decorative...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style
This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Walnut Desk / Commode with Drop Down Front
Located in Essex, MA
A stunning French solid walnut commode with a fold-down secretary desk housed in its top drawer. The secretary is decorated with satinwood inlays throughout. The two drawer fronts have elegant brass pulls and decorative escutcheons. The top drawer/desk front...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
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
Pair of French Provincial Wardrobes with Dressing Table by Hickory, 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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A pair of French Provincial wardrobes by Hickory offers painted wood construction with double doors...
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Medium Early 20th Century French Pot with Handles & Green Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1900 traditional rustic French pot is 9” tall with two curved handles and a pale mustard glaze with an abstract green branch design. Some scattered wear w...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Farmhouse Fruitwood Harvest Table
Located in Forney, TX
A rustically elegant Provincial farm house harvest table with warm, rich patina and refined French style. circa 1780
Born in the second half of the 18th century, most likely originating in the former Provence / Nice / Alps region of the south of France, near the Italian border and Mediterranean sea. Hand carved of solid fruitwood, crafted in period Louis XV taste with decorative Rococo elements.
Featuring a rectangular five plank boarded top with beautiful patina, pleated end and desirable overhang; above a simple tall apron with hand sculpted scalloped edge, rising elegantly on carved cabriole legs.
As warm and attractive as it is useful, this versatile European antique can be used a variety of different ways, including as a dining table, large console table, country kitchen island...
Category
18th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Medium Early 20th Century French Pot with Handles and Green Accents
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1900 traditional rustic French pot has two curved handles and a pale mustard glaze with a design of green branches. Some scattered wear with flakes to gla...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Earthenware Pot with Handles and Green Branches
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this large circa 1900 traditional rustic French pot is over 13” tall and has two curved handles and a pale mustard glaze accented with a design of green branches. So...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Bergere French Provincial Mahogany Upholstered Chairs - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
Have you ever walked into a room and been taken by the beauty and presentation of a piece of furniture? Well, these two mid-century French Provincial chairs will do just that and mor...
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Italian Pair Of Vintage Sheaf Of Wheat Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, vintage Italian painted and parcel-gilt carved wood and iron chandelier.
The chandelier consists of two tiers with a total of 10 lights.
Antiqued green, orange and silver leafed paint finish.
Wired and in working condition, it requires 10 candelabra bulbs. A ceiling canopy and 36” chain...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Long French Double Sided Carved Shell & Floral Motif Walnut Console
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Provincial console, buffet or sofa table beautifully carved with shells and floral leaves, bought in the South of France. This beautiful piece is carved on all four sides, so ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Country Carved Dark Wood Nightstands Side End Tables- a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a nice looking very sturdy pair of French Country style dark stained wood bedside or occasional tables with two doors that open to one removable shelf in each. They are decor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial King Bed - Straw Wash Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a medium hand-rubbed and distressed Straw Wash finish.
The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned rattan in a g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
1920s French Renaissance Throne Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful French trone chair made of solid wood with some amazing carved lions in the arms, and some more features carving in legs and also in the back. Just a very detailed work. Mo...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a light hand-rubbed and distressed Architectural White finish.
The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned ratta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
French Provincial Extendable Oval Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This beautiful Neo Classic table is designed to be the focal point of your dining room, offering both sophistication and practicality.
The oval top,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Floral French Provincial Style Lumbar Needlepoint Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pastel colored Floral French Provincial style Lumbar needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with a cream colored backing. It measures 17 x 13 inches. Needlepoint on the front is Pristine a...
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1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Circa 1950's French Directoire Tables with Slate Tops
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1950's French Directoire Tables with Slate Tops
Slate is in excellent condition
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Slate, Iron
18th Century French Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Charleston, SC
French Oak Farmhouse Table, ideal as a console or writing table. The top consists of three oak planks and the bottom is a French walnut. The legs and base have mortise and tenon jo...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Vintage Deer foot Thermometer handmade 1960's France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This vintage deer foot thermometer, handmade in 1960s France, is a unique and charming piece of decor. The natural deer foot serves as a rustic base, adding an element of the outdoor...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Warsaw Cabinetmaker French Provincial Bonnet Top Bombe Armoire Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage warsaw cabinetmaker French Provincial bonnet top bombe armoire cabinets - a pair. Item features bonnet top bombe form, solid wood construction, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Auguste Moreau figural table lamp with glass shades.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage Auguste Moreau figural sculpture table lamp with glass shades. Sculpture is made of spelter, with an antique bronze finish. Sculp...
Category
Late 20th Century British French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Spelter
Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Flamme Indigo pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Flamme Indigo" designed by Antoinette Poisson with Ruth Ribeaucourt.
Duck Feather and Down insert with cotton cover.
Made in Pari...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Fireback with Crowned Fleur-de-Lis Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch top black fireback with relief decoration of palm fronds framing a crown and crest with fleur-de-lis motifs. With a leafy outer border. Incrustations overall. Custom iron sta...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
René Lalique Clear & Frosted Crystal Saint Marc Vase
By Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Saint-Marc art glass vase with bird detaills. (1930).
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut, Paint
French Gien Lafayette Set of 4 Red Charger Plates Pierre Deux
By Gien
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 4 Transferware Lafayette Charger Plates from Gien for Pierre Deux, France
These large plates from Gien have a classic toile appearance and feature a hunters, archers and boat...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Farmhouse Solid Oak Refectory Table, France 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted, French farmhouse solid Oak, refectory table, captures the essence of 19th-century provincial French craftmanship of furniture pieces, perfect for anyone lookin...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique French metal wire egg decorative basket, rustic French farmhouse decor with collapsible zigzag lids and two folding handles, loop feet, the basket has...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 French Modern Brutalist Chairs, Charles Dudouyt Style, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This set of 6 French Modern Brutalist chairs, crafted in the 1960s by a French cabinetmaker are made in the style of Charles Dudouyt, they feature solid oak construction and rush sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Oak, Rush
Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent walnut canapé or sofa made in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The sofa features an elaborately carved case with scrolling acanthus and floral sprays. The fra...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
Pair Auffray & Co. Fine French Armoires with Carved Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of twin Provincial French style medium size armoires from the great French maker Auffray. Tall, elegant 18th century style forms in honey to...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Square French Provincial Style Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Square French Provincial Style Parquetry Coffee Table
Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
Dimension: Height: 45 cm Width: 120 cm Depth: 120 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Style Double Door Armoire by Widdicomb with Eggplant Accents 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
French Provincial Style Armoire by Widdicomb with Double Door Opening to Drawers and having Eggplant Accents 20thC
Measures- 55.5''H x 38''W x 19.5''D
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Confit Pot Terracotta Light Mustard Glaze No Prior Repairs c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic French Confit Pot is their typical gorgeous light mustard glaze. First utilized in 19th century French Country kitchens to preserve their food and in particular the fatty mea...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Antique French Provincial Round Giltwood Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial style gilt wood mirror with fleur de lis motif
USA, Circa early 20th Century
Measures: 24.75"W x 1"D x 29.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Wine Press Screw Pedestals Plant Holders, French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of french pedestals wine press screws
Brutalist style
Very stylish
Dimensions of the top 9.84/9.84 in. (25/25 cm)
Good antique condit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Handle, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French bucket can be used as a planter or jardinière.
Copper
Interior dimensions: diameter 8.46 in. (21.5 cm), height: 8.07 in. (20.5 cm)...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vintage French Provincial Rattan Handled Basket, 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage rattan picnic basket, 1950s, France.
Mid-Century Modern vintage French Provincial rattan handled shopping basket, made out of woven rattan.
The vintage condition is very go...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT RIIABAR'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid- 'EXT RIIABAR'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
A Charming French WireWork Umbrella Stand A lovely little piece of wirework and
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Charming French WireWork Umbrella Stand
A lovely little piece of wirework and tolewear, the umbrella stand is painted in a bright cream and the leaves and flowers are in amber and...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
Early 1900 French wabi-sabi style wooden bench
Located in amstelveen, NL
Painted elmwood wooden bench with long seat, France, the 1920s
Stunning rounded corners. The legs face outwards. We think that the legs are replaced a long time ago.
It has an eleg...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Two Handles, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French big pot which can be used as a planter or jardinière.
Copper
If you like it, please see also LU4476227879132 19th century planter copper jardini...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique French Provincial Inlaid Burl Chestnut Wardrobe Armoire Bonnetiere 1750
Located in Portland, OR
A very fine antique French Provincial burl chestnut & fruitwood armoire bonnetiere, circa 1750.
The armoire is made from the most beautiful burl chestnut and various fruitwoods, to t...
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1750s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Fruitwood
French Cast Iron Marble-Top Bistro Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
French cast iron marble top bistro table with beautiful original aged white marble top. Nice patina. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Beautiful solid and sturdy. Would work great o...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Painted Wood Night Stand Pair In Country French Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made pair of Creme Painted night stands in French Cottage style. Raised on short tapered, fluted legs, with three drawers all with brass scroll form handles. Rounded fron...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Handmade French Copper Pot and Lid
Located in Ross, CA
Handmade antique copper pot and lid with hammered detail, copper rivets and rolled edges. The lid would be a nice food cover on your table or a unique French display.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
French vintage triptych barber mirror
Located in BRUNOY, FR
Vintage barber mirror, mounted in a triptych. It is encircled by a silver-coloured metal frame and fitted with a wall chain. The mirrors are bevelled. It dates from the 1940s-50s, ma...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Painted French Style Demi Lune Commode With Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made diminutive Commode by Irwin Furniture. The Commode with a fetching intentionally distressed white paint exterior and Robin’s Egg blue interior and having faithful Fr...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Charle Verneau Vintage Poster "Le Biscuits Olibet- Monsieur Le Juge Ils Son Si
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A charming version of the ad with a judge and children. This one without the white on blue text above and below. Printed by Charle Verneau, Paris.
poster 57 3/4 x 41 1/4"
black wood ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
A Pair of French 19th Century Oval Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French 19th Century Oval Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets
This is a superb quality pair of French side tables, they have a pierced brass gallery around the top and they e...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional green glaze and pale yellow interior. Nice old patina. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels wer...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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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