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
1970s Hand Painted Frederick Cooper French Tea Canister Tole Lamp
Located in Draper, UT
This is a 1970s French provincial-style Frederick Cooper French Tea Canister Lamp in vibrant light mustard-yellow. Delicate hand-painted French Country scenes are depicted throughout...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tin
19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet is a charming example of the genre, styled with tailored lines compared to most French furnishings, yet still a design executed with flair! ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Walnut
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Metal Iron Crown Architectural Fragment Sculpture, Paris 1920's
Remarkable and unique best describe this solid crown made of iron. This substantial sculpture was found in a ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt bronze stand with four bottle inserts, all upon four squat feet, circa nineteenth ce...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
French 17th / 18th Century Small Pewter Christ Figure On A Wooden Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small folk art pewter Christ figure on a cross. Richly decorated.
France circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden base.
H:28,5cm W:11cm...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pewter
19th Century French Small Olive Jar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century French Small Olive Jar
Discover the charm of rural French countryside with this 18th-century Small Olive Jar from Provence. Crafted from ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
19th Century French Green-Painted Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French green-painted Copper and glass paneled lantern circa 1850-1889. Remnants of light green paint over natural verdigris green and mottled gray patina and nice, large...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair of French Wrought Iron Mirrors with Candle Holder from the 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s wrought iron wall mirrors with attached candle holder. High-quality art metalwork lace design with the original bevelled round mirrors.
These mirrors can be used both o...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Mid-Century Champagne Wine Grandin Ice Bucket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950's France
These aluminum champagne buckets from France were used in the 1950's and 1960's and ty...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
1880's Bleached / Carved Oak French Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
This late 1800s French carved and bleached oak bookcase is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. Its intricate figural carvings captivate the eye, showcasing the artistry of the pe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large Italian Two Piece Hand-Painted Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand Painted 2 Piece Country-side Cabinet, Italy 1950's
This tall neutral piece would make a fabulous statement in a living room, dining room or kitchen. Not a detail has been missed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and whimsical, limited edition Limoges porcelain Halloween motif miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features an adorable and very expressive...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Marble Floral Inlaid Painted Oval Wood French Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 7
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, French Marble dining table and French Louis wood chairs set you could hope to find. In its original condition. No rest...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two-piece lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful carved solid cherry wood, with ins...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing surface with embossed edges. The finish is entirely original including signs of use ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
18th C Style Minton Spidell French Country Buffet à Deux-Corps Secretary
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Minton Spidell French Country Buffet à Deux-Corps Secretary
Category
1990s French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Woven Seagrass, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Seagrass
Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze 19th France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown and Grey gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in FRANCEce, circa 19th century. Japon...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
French Free-Standing Lectern Book or Music Stand, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
18th century wood music or book stand from France
The lectern is separable from its foot and can be placed on a piece of furniture.
Very good antique condition, marks of use, candle ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Iron Cafe Table
Located in Hastings, GB
A very pretty French cafe table, hand made in iron and dating to the end of the 1800's, beautiful green paint, with losses to the paint in some areas, a very usable size, with very u...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th Century, French Oak Coffer or Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old and beautiful weathered oak box . Several old repairs that only add to the charm.
Rare find.
France, circa 1600-1700
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
H:14,5cm ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Country French Provincial Style Fruitwood Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial style farmhouse dining table crafted from beautifully grained fruitwood. The plank top has breadboard ends and measures nearly 7 feet long. The apr...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Santucci Deruta Painted Blue & White Scalloped Faience Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful French Provincial style hand painted blue and white faience pottery wall plate featuring stylized Allegorical dragons and floral designs.
By Santucci for Deruta
Italy, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench or Side Accent Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern bench that can be used as side accent or coffee table, perfect in any entry hallway as well as in front of a sofa or under an important pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Made in Portugal Cauliflower Vegetable Soup Tureen With Ladle
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 70s ceramic cauliflower soup tureen with ladle. Three piece in great condition. No chips or cracks. Some missing glaze in a few places where it sat in the kiln to fire. Faint...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1940’s Bagues Gilt Metal and Crystals Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of of 1940’s French large Bagues gilt metal sconces with a big crystal base on body and glass leaves. 3 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique French farmhouse table (from Bordeaux) in solid cherry wood
Located in LYON, FR
Very elegant pegged farm table from the 1940s in solid cherry wood. The square base is superb with its rounded finish at the ends typical of Bordeaux farmhouse tables. We find a fair...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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
18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak was crafted during the reign of Louis XVI who championed the neoclassical revival, but the country was in such a state of t...
Category
1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Brass Round Passage Door Knobs Set of 2 England 1920s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique patinated round brass passage door knobs sets on square spindle with rosettes.
These antique traditional door knobs will add timeless charact...
Category
Early 20th Century English French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Pair of Nightstand Tables with Carved Drawer and Cabriole Legs
Located in Miami, FL
A French walnut drawer nightstands from the late-19th century with ribbon-carved moldings and carved skirt. This petite French table features a rectangular top with beveled edges, si...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Oval Marble Top Cafe Table with Exceptional Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top oval cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provincial iron base. Marble is a stunning beige marble with veining. Very nice edge on all four sides - an...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Style Hand Carved Oak Night Stand
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French provincial style hand carved oak night stand in very good original condition.
France, circa 1830
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong.
France...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Very nice light antique French dining table with drawer, late 18th century
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered by Thijs, this very nice light antique French dining table with drawer from the late 18th century. We offer this nice dining table in a light color wi...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
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 Drexel Heritage...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wonderful early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk in ebonized black finish. Dating to around the 1940’s with original brass mounts and leather top. This is the epi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
This Nineteenth century French crotch mahogany demi-lune sideboard features a richly detailed design that includes a stunning marble top, intricate bronze mounts, and the elegant cro...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Dutch Delft Style Blue and White Tile Featuring a Soldier
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand painted blue and white Delft or French Provincial style ceramic tile featuring a soldier carrying a flag. This would make an excellent coaster.
Holland, Cir...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest
Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery
Design has a surrealistic feel to it
Obviously and artist depiction of a town
Finishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
A glossy yellow soup tureen from the French company Biot France 1950
By Biot
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This elegant glossy yellow soup tureen from the French company Biot is perfect for serving soup or stews during kitchen suppers. And when it's not in use on the table, it doubles as...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare folk art copper sailboat weather-vane . A real unique find with gorgeous vert de gris patine.
France, circa 1880-1900.
Weathered , small losses and old repairs.
P...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs with bronze mounts. This desk is finished on the backsi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Provincial green Beige Commode Chest of drawers
Located in Valladolid, ES
The 18th century French commode is a stunning example of furniture from that era. In this case it,s a large Commode as a chest !!!!It features two drawers, providing ample storage sp...
Category
1790s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful glazed ceramic platter/ bowl depicting two fish. Great piece of folk art.
France circa 1850-1900. Weathered
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley probably by the Italian Vittorio Bonacina featuring two levels and a bottom bottle holder on the side. This charmi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist.
Direct from the Brittany region of France, a very ornate Breton...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Vintage Italian Giltwood Wall Sconce Shelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Rococo style Italian provincial gilt wood wall sconce or bracket
Italy, Circa Mid-20th Century
Measures: 6.75"W x 3.5"D x 5.5"H.
Very good vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Walnut Slant Front Dest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive late 18th century French Walnut slant front desk with geometric marquetry design on the lid. Gold tooled leather writing surface ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Faience Server Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server Oyster with handle signed Henriot Quimper circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Dining Table, Seats 8, 2 available
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Provincial Pine Dining Tables from the South West region of France C1980.
These simple but stylish, artisan-made wooden slatted tables sit easily in almost any setting. At six...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Cherry Tapered Leg Dining Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
The image showcases an exquisite antique cherry table with tapered legs and a sturdy base. The table features a beautiful patination which adds ch...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Set of Six 19th Century French Dining Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Enhance your dining ambiance with our Set of Six 19th French Oak Dining Chairs, adorned with a delightful flower and vine fabric pattern. Crafted from premium oak wood, these chairs ...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Lillian August Bureau Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Lillian August small bureau. Three hand dovetailed drawers open with round metal handles against round beveled backplates. The top drawer is separated ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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