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
Flowers & Leaf Embellished Electrified Wall Sconces, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming pair of wall sconces with ceramic flowers, wired for US.
The sconces are in as found condition with the original finish.
A faded metal finish in the background highlighting ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Chateau French Grey Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite sideboard features masterful woodwork, showcasing diamond patterns on each of its doors, adding depth and character to its facade. Perched delicately on charming small...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Limed Buffet A De Corps
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique French limed pine buffet a de corps, with large glazed doors over 2 blind doors. It has 2 shelves above and one below. Original hinges and escutcheons sets off this understa...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Dove Gray Linen Damask Hand-Embroidered French Provençal Dining Napkins, Set/Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French Provençal linen serviettes, or dining napkins, showing a hand-embroidered monogram, circa late 1890s to early 1900s.
Dinner sized in a checkered patterned linen damask...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Wall Plate With Crest
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, cream, and green faience pottery wall plate featuring a coat of arms crest with a swan.
By Veschini Deruta
Italy, Late-20th Century
Measures: 10"W x...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Faience
Row of 3 French Bentwood and Turned Wood Coat Hooks
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Row of 3 French Bentwood and Turned Wood Coat Hooks
This is a very practical row of iron Hat and Coat Hooks, each hook has a bentwood coat carrier and a turned wooden knob for a hat...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass paneled sides. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron, Tin
French Provincial Traditional Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This sideboard is expertly crafted from solid walnut, known for its durability and rich grain, and is finished in a warm brown that highlights its natural beauty. Measuring 70 inches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Of J. Robert Scott Lounge Chairs With Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of J. Robert Scott lounge chairs with loose pillow back and seat, natural wood frame with scalloped apron accentuated with brass railheads. The chairs with short upholstered and wood arms and resting on cabriole legs. Comes with one matching ottoman. The pillows are filled with 50% down and 50% goose feather fill. They are upholstered in a fine tapestry...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique French Country Confit Pot Pottery Jar Jug Glazed Yellow Ochre Large #1
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Country Large Yellow Ochre Glazed Confit Pot Pottery Jar #1~~12.5" Tall~ 19th c
Striking late 19th century confit pot directly from the south of France~~eye-catching...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Sicart Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket signed Sicart from Provence.
Height / 6.5 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. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Painted Cane Bidet Stool
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique French Louis XVI style painted bidet stool (today it would make for a wonderful end table, plant stand or functional stool)
Born in Provincial France in the 19th ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Paint, Wood
Vintage French Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chandelier serves as a focal point of rustic elegance, full of unique charm and character. Each intricately designed wrought iron detail evokes a sense of romance, capturing the...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Oak Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece embodies the charm of old-world craftsmanship meeting natural beauty. The table features an Antique Oak finish, showcasing the wood's natural grain and a story of time-hon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone
Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" French Mahogany Leather Writing Desk 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander "Chateau du Vallois" French Provincial Writing Desk. Features a serpentine form made from mahogany with tooled leather surfaces. Includes three dovetailed drawers ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Riviera Table Lamp With Rattan & Vienna Straw Lamp Shade, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just is this petite French Riviera Table lamp, 1950s
Made with Bamboo and Rattan (Rotin in French) and with this wonderful Vienna Straw for the shade.
Very delicate and quite charmin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Country French Cerused Oak & Rush King Headboard
Located in Malibu, CA
Country French 1970's handwoven rush headboard with pickled wood.
Eastern king headboard.
There is no maker's mark.
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Rush
PAIR SET 2 Antique French Arm Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET 2 Antique French Arm Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak.
Direct from France, a set of 2antique French arm chairs, with classic French style that compliments any décor...
Category
1920s French Vintage 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...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
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
Carved Oak French Style Backgammon Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made and decorative carved Oak Game Table with a reversible silver embossed leather top that lifts to reveal a colored leather inlaid Backgammon board. The table frame wi...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Grey Provincial style great Sofa
Located in Valladolid, ES
This beautiful French Provencal Louis XV style sofa is a special find, reflecting the elegant country life in France during the 19th century. The soft dove gray paint, gently and ski...
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Carved French Oak Side Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th century French oak side table with moulded edge top over fleurette carvings along frieze. Fleurette carvings continue on graceful cabriole legs ending in scrolled feet. Peg cons...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Versailles Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Versailles style gilt-bronze chandelier with four arms. Adorned with original hand-cut crystal and pressed glass decoration. Dates to late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
A Superb Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Salon Chairs
These Elegant Chairs have been re finished and upholstered in pale blue Silk Damask, they have a serpentine shaped front and c...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Antique French Country PAIR Confit Pots Pottery Jugs Glazed Ochre Yellow Large
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Country PAIR of Large Ochre Yellow Glazed Confit Pots Pottery Jars ~ 19th c
Striking 19th century confit pots directly from the south of France~~eye-catching yellow ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
The Bourgogne: A Classic French Stone Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bourgogne fireplace evokes the classic French Provincial style. It starts deep at almost 13" at the top shelf piece. It comes down into a broad arched opening, and then into the ...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used ...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Unusual 4 Fold French Brass Fire Guard Heavy Bass Folding Fireguard
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual 4 Fold French Brass Fire Guard
This is a heavy folding Fireguard, the guard is all made in Brass, both the frame and the mesh are brass, it has the added advantage that it ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Couple French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of small cast iron fountain heads with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measurement is individual.
H:20cm W:18,5cm D:8,5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large solid cherry farm table, 250 x 110 cm
Located in LYON, FR
Large farm table in solid cherry wood from the 70s and of great depth, completely restored.
This farm table has generous proportions and a very pretty patina of the wood, the species...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
2 Maitland Smith French Marble & Bronze Candlesticks Candelabras Candle Holders
Located in Dayton, OH
A large pair of Maitland Smith candlesticks, circa last quarter 20th century. Features French styling with exceptional craftmanship. Each candle holder is made from bronze with a seven light candelabra along the top over a central Grecian column with tessellated marble, foliate and acanthus motif. The candle stick is mounted on tripod with downswept legs over a layer tri-form plinth vase...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
French Provincial Cabernet Nightstands by Drexel Pair
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage French ...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
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
18th Century French Oak Cabinet
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique French Provincial chunky oak cabinet or commode with its beautiful old hardware. It is dovetailed and peg jointed. The doors have deep recessed panels held in place with thei...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Bordeaux Wine Bottle Jug & Wood Crate
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Bordeaux Wine Bottle Jug & Wood Crate. Features a pale green form and crate crafted from oak. Marked 1884
Dimensions:
15" x 16" x 23"; bottl...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Hardwood
French Interiors of the Eighteenth Century Hardcover by John Whitehead
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Interiors of the Eighteenth Century Hardcover by John Whitehead 2009.
Hardcover coffee table book.
Red cloth boards with gilt spine lettering with color pictorial DJ, color il...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Cherry Double Draw Leaf Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Presenting an exquisite antique dining table with a unique double draw leaf design. This remarkable table stands on a sturdy base supported by elegantly tapered legs. The two exten...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Large French Cream Painted Sideboard Cabinet By Habersham
By Habersham
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Habersham Painted Sideboard Cabinet with handcrafted trim along the top and carving on the cabinet pulls deliver an inviting and warm design with the intricate detailing throug...
Category
Early 2000s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sheepskin club armchair with a fixed seat cushion
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this sheepskin club armchair with a fixed seat cushion and beautiful colors.
This sheepskin club armchair is like a direct invitation to sit down. This is partly due to i...
Category
1990s French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
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
Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane Walnut Dinin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottles, Set of 5
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of five 19th century French globular form amber glass demijohn bottles with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1850-1860
Dimensions (left to right):
18"H x 16" Diam...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and Impressive late 20th century French inspired Bouillotte lamp by Visual Comfort. Features a four arm candelabra over baluster support and square footed base. The lamp featur...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19C French Country Cherrywood Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Pair of 19C French Country Cherrywood Side Tables.
Not a fully ‘matching’ pair, but very similar and have been together since the 1930’s (at a minimum).
Both ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Cherry
12 Dinner Plates 'Moustiers' by Longchamp France
By Longchamp
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming set of 12 dinner plates made by the renowned Burgundy-based earthenware specialists Longchamp, and dating from around 1950. The pattern is called ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair of 18C Country French Cherrywood Open Shelved Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Pair of 18C Country French Cherrywood Open Shelved Side Tables.
Both from circa 1790 and made of cherrywood, these beautifully proportioned side tables are not f...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Early 19th Century French Provincial Buffet Cabinet made of Oak
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century French provincial buffet or cabinet made of oak.
Traditionally crafted construction, the oak body moulded on the sides with a slightly protruding profiled top p...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
PAIR Antique French Country Carved Oak Dining ARM Chair Rush Seat Set of 2
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely pair of antique French arm chairs, with classic French style, perfect for any sitting area, from den to family room, kitchen or dining room, timeless sty...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
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
19th Century French Console or Pier Table with Marble top
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Console or Pier Table with Marble top
This is a very attractive and sturdy table it has a very attractive marble top and it is set on a single carved leg
A real...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
20th C. Handcrafted Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Provincial Side Tables, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine pair of handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood side tables in the Provincial style. Brazilian Rosewood is one of the rarest, most sought after Rosewoods in the World. Brazilian R...
Category
20th Century Brazilian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
20th C. Handcrafted Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Provincial Gueridon
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Gueridon Table. Brazilian Rosewood is one of the rarest, most sought after Rosewoods in the World. Brazilian Rosewood is renowned for its c...
Category
20th Century Brazilian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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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