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
Outdoor Fontainebleau Sofa in Dark Green Steel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designer and artist José Lévy created the Fontainebleau outdoor collection, a deeply personal project inspired by his own country house near Fontainebleau, an hour south of Paris.
...
Category
2010s Belgian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique French Provincial Walnut Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Closet 92"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Provincial knockdown armoire / triple wardrobe / closet. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with scrolled acanthus design and three storage closets. The centra...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Massive French Classical Figural Stag Bronze Palace Urn Planter Jardinière 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental oversized French Classical figured bronze planters, circa last quarter 20th century. Perfect for display indoor or outdoor. Features figured stags on each side beneath sea...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vase Cerart Monaco en céramique Francaise décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1950
By Vallauris AM
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Très grand vase en céramique émaillée . Modèle sortie des ateliers des ateliers de céramique monégasque il est richement décoré de fleurs et fruit sur fond noir et or. Il est en bel...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
White Scrollwork Garden Dining Table and Four Chairs, France 1940s
Located in South Salem, NY
This set of 1940s French iron and metal garden furniture dining set includes four side chairs and a square table, all adorned with weathered whi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
20th French Cast Iron Garden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
The lacy metal filigree of these vintage garden chairs forms a delicate and ornate silhouette. Made in France in the 20th Century, the chairs are made of cast iron in order to be abl...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Early 20th Century French Bench in Oak with Long Seat, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Large French Bench in Oak with Long Seat
Seat height 47cm
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Farmhouse Benches PAIR Trestle Oak Farm Table Banquette 110" LONG
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL HARD TO FIND PAIR of Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Farm Table Benches, Banquette Seating or Window Seating with Trestle Base and Stretchers~~early 20th century
...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique XXL Stone Water Reservoir Pot, Handcrafted in India, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage stone water reservoir pot from India, often referred to as a "matka" or "ghara," would typically be used for storing and cooling water. These pots were designed to keep ...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large French Concrete Compote Garden Topiary with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Vintage Garden Topiary with Flowers, 1960's France
Beautifully aged flower sculpture from the 1960’s. Perfect piece for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantasti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Louis XVI Style Showcase Vitrine in Walnut with Geometrical Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style showcase from the early 19th century. It presents a beautiful geometrical marquetry on the facade as on the ribs. The hunting trophy decorations of this marquetry are...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful desk, or can also be used as a vanity - dressing table.
Made from bamboo wood and rattan, in Italy in the 1970s.
The desk is beautiful to look at from all sides and can als...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand
Located in Malibu, CA
Louis XV French lamp or occasional table, made from mahogany & other veneers with nice mounts and a single drawer in the front. This table is in very good condition having been refr...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Wrought Iron Arch Top 8' Full Length Floor Mirror Frame Garden Element C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wrought Iron Arch Top 8' Full Length Floor Mirror Frame Garden Element (C). Item features a handmade frame with ornate scrolling details. Great to use as a tall full length m...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Provincial Butchers Table
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Butchers Table. Made of decoratively scrolled steel legs with brass accents and the original marble top. Made in central France circa 1860.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel
Oval Ended Pale Bleached Oak Refectory Dining Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
The oval-ended pale bleached oak refectory table is a remarkable piece of furniture that exudes both style and functionality. Its substantial thick top and sturdy base make it a reli...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Beech
Late 19th Century Faded Blue-Color Enamel Cast Iron Urn
By E. Paris et Cie
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century faded blue-color enamel cast iron urn with jester-faced mask handles. Heavy, fine quality cast iron. Made by E. Paris, marked "E. Paris Bte SGDG...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Old trading counter with drawers, fully restored.
Located in LYON, FR
This trading post has been completely restored in our workshop. It consists of a walnut top, 16 perfectly functional and sliding drawers, 2 of which are equipped with a striker lock ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Pine
French Country Yellow Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil yellow French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 5"H
Good vintage condition. Mi...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
HENREDON Distressed Burl Oak French Country Style Tea Table
By Henredon
Located in Charlotte, NC
A tea table in the French Country style by Henredon. Burl oak with a distressed finish, bevel edge to the top with rounded corners, two side slide out trays with brass ring pulls, ca...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Elm Farmhouse Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
This is a sturdy elm farmhouse table from the early 19th century. It features a strong base with four square legs connected by end stretchers. The has a lovely patina and colour, and...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Antique German Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid turq...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Bronze Marie Antoinette Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This Beautiful Bronze chandelier is made in the 1900s, in the style of Maria Antoinette. It includes 12 lights and it's rewired, ready to hang.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Continental Gilt-Bronze Mounted Breche Violette Marble urns.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Oak Buffet à Deux Corps Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large French provincial buffet à deux corps from the early 19th century.
Two-part oak corpus standing on 4 feet and coffered at...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 5.5 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Maitland Smith Country French Mahogany & Leather Hunt Club Ladderback Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Hunt Club Bar Stool, #985. Features a mahogany frame with ladderback and black leather seat. Includes turned legs and leather foot rest. Naturally distressed finish....
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Collection of 5 French Quimper Faience Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful collection of French Quimper plates. This collection has been curated over the years and would make a fantastic colorful statement piece on any coffee table or dining room ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century French Provincial Decorative Steel Chandelier
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Decorative Steel Chandelier. Good proportions with six candle arms. Made in the south of France circa 1880.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
19th Century Bronze Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful 19th century French bronze baccarat chandelier. It is rewired, and ready to hang.
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Baker Furniture French Carved Cream Lacquered Wall Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency style wall mirror
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Cream and light green lacquered walnut ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer, Mirror
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century
By Hache
Located in Grenoble, FR
"Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century"
Elegant Provençal straw armchair.
Period 18th century.
Wooden armchair, back with three cut-out bars, turned legs straw-covered seat
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Beech
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 5.5 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
73318 Antique Portuguese Needlepoint Arraiolos Rug, 01'09 x 02'00. Arraiolos rugs are traditional Portuguese handcrafted wool embroideries from Arraiolos, featuring intricate designs...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Vintage Italian Provincial Carved Olivewood Library Step Ladder Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial Style Carved Olivewood Library Step Ladder Side Table. Item features solid wood construction, distressed/antiqued finish, nicely carved details, stamped "M...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Set of 4 Painted French Oak Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A pretty set of white painted French oak ladder back side chairs with nice warm rush seats. Painted chairs can be a lovely contrast to pine tables! Rock solid in joint. Some of the r...
Category
20th Century British French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Oak Plinth Pedastal Table, Decorative Plant Stand or Sculpture Display
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A decorative French oak 19th Century pedestal table with a wonderful aged patina. Originally a table base this, the pedestal has a central turned column with beautifully sculpted sp...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid yell...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique German Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid pink...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French Antique Benches Massive Chestnut, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of antique benches made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style
In original antique condition sound and solid.
Shipping:
226/ 39 / 51 cm 25kg
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
French Ladderback Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of comfort and rustic elegance. This chair boasts a robust stripped oak frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Bedside tables or Nightstands French Antique Style
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage Pair of Bedside tables or Nightstands French Antique Style, cream finish with brass handles. This set of two bedside cabinets have a signgle drawer with two ornate handles an...
Category
Mid-20th Century British French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Country French Louis XV Tambour Bedside Side Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Petite Louis XV style Country French side table or nightstand with tambour doors. Slender curved serpentine legs with scalloped gallery and apron detail. Petite brass handles on easy...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
3 Vintage French Colonial Court Garden Party Scene Oil Paintings on Board 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of three mid to late 20th century French Colonial oil paintings on board depicting an array of figures dressed for a modern imagining of a Fr...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Counterstools or Barstools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage counter stools or barstools decorated in remnants of golden ocher paint. Two stools sold together priced $2,900 for the pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze.
Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Wine Press Screw Pedestal Octogonal Support Plant Holder
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw, 19th century.
Brutalist style with octogonal base and top.
Dimension of the base : 13.39 in. x 13.39 in. (34 x 34 cm)
Dimension of the top : 11.81 i...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Floral Chainstitch Round Area Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
70896 Antique Indian Chain Stitch Round Area Rug, 08'07 x 08'11. Indian chainstitch rugs are a traditional textile art from India, particularly prevalent in Kashmir and Rajasthan. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Lamps with Antique Architectural Bases
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of lamps boasting antique architectural bases. Each lamp features expertly updated wiring, ensuring safety and reliability. Topped with el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis Patin Country Landscape Shepherd Fisherman Oil Painting 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Old World / Renaissance style oil painting on canvas showing a sweeping landscape, a shepherd, a man fishing on a lake, and a pair of figures by a distant stone castle...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
A Pair of Early 19th Century Polished Wrought-Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of early nineteenth century polished wrought-iron fireplace andirons with incising to front face of standard, front and rear facing spit-hooks and segmented bulbous finials up...
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Vintage Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made circa 1960.
Brutalist style made with trunks and half trunks.
Small traces of blue paint, nothing disturbing (please see last photo)
In original vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French 19th Century Wine Press Screw Pedestal Octogonal Support Plant Holder
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw, 19th century.
Brutalist style with octogonal base and top.
Dimension of the base : 14.17 in. x 14.17 in. (36 x 36 cm)
Dimension of the top : 11.41 i...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Louis XV Arm and Side
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Louis XV Arm and Side Chairs.
Direct from France, a superb set of six antique French dining chairs, with classic French style...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
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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