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
Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box with a Lid in wood. With brass. Brown color.
It has been made in France Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, three handles and great rustic character. Created in ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
20th Century French Metal Nesting Tables, a Set
Located in High Point, NC
A set of metal nesting tables with glass tops from 20th century, France. Brass base, gold-colored legs, and darkly tinted glass form a pleasingly bright color palette. The patina tha...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt armchairs in beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s
Charles Dudouyt style armchairs In beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s these very comfortable chairs with armr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Beech
French Git Bronze Table Lamp With Green Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Gilt bronze table lamp with Green fabric shade. Gorgeous details with nice gilt tone. Add some French style to your home.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry Upholstery.
BIG CHAIR : 27 x 26 x 39
Seat height: 16.5
SMALLER CHAIR:...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak Bombay Chest, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid oak, with original brass h...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Floral Needlepoint Square Pillow
Located in New York, NY
New French Provincial Style Floral Needlepoint square pillow
Measures: 16 x 16 inches.
Please note the pillowcase ships flat without insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Limestone Basin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This low rectangular trough or basin makes a beautiful planter for succulents or lavender! A good size and shape, with a lot of character and patina...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
1900s French Metal and Wood Console Table
Located in High Point, NC
A metal table with a wooden top made in 1900s, France. Gracefully metal legs join together this simple yet elegant table. With three wooden table top slots and a cast understructure,...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Blue and White French Toile Cocktail Drinks Coasters, Set of 5
Located in New York, NY
A set of five (5) blue and white French Toile scene cocktail drinks coasters, circa late-20th century. A great set and a necessity for protecting...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cork, Paper
VIA COMO Foglie Rug 6x9 ft Hand Knotted Wool Silk Carpet One of a Kind RARE 2000
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como - 'Foglie' Rug - Size 6' x 9'
Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk.
Category
Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a brown color. It has been done in the south of France.
The datation is 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Hand Painted Provincial Sideboard with Two Doors in Blue and Grey, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Hand painted provincial sideboard with two doors in blue and grey, 18th century.
Category
18th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Softwood
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallo...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century Stone Mortar
Located in Houston, TX
19th century stone mortar from Italy. Hand-carved marble mortar in a conical shape with four handles. One handle notched with a channel for pouring. Beautiful as a sculptural accent ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Decorative Vintage Transparen Glass Bottles in Glass, France circa 1960 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These glass decorative bottles, has been made in France, circa 1960. They are typical French procencial Style shape, in a Transparent color.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pitcher in Ceramic from Vallauris, Brown Color, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Pitchet is made of ceramic with an Handle. It is brown in color, and was created in the 1960s in Vallauris, France.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
White Furniture French Country Maple Triple Dresser, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
White Furniture French Country maple triple dresser, Circa 1970s.
Original French Country handles. 9 drawers with 3 enclosed drawers.
All dove...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
19th Century French Painted & Parcel Gilt Floral Decorative Wall Mirror
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century French Painted & Parcel Gilt Decorative Wall Mirror
Decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage French Walnut Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A narrow cabinet with a single drawer over a hinged drop front (looking like two drawers) with interior white marble lining. Three lower drawers, all with four panel constructed fron...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Provincial 19th Century Pottery Cooking Pot with Partial Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial spheroidal pottery cooking pot from the 19th century with green glazed accents, molded handle and tripod base. Created in Southern France during the 19th century,...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille.
Painted with flowers and insects.
A second one is available.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Replogle Globes French Country Provincial Style Revolving Floor Globe Oak Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Replogle Globes French Country Provincial style Revolving floor globe oak stand. Item features fiberglass revolving globe, solid wood f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Oak
18th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 18th century country French provincial farmhouse table from the estate of artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The table ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
VIA COMO 'Campo Di Fiori' Rug 6x9 ft Carpet Wool Silk Hand Knotted One of a Kind
Located in Long Island, NY
Via Como -'Campo di Fiori' Rug - Size 6' x 9'
Material: 85% Wool - 15% Silk.
Category
Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of French Ivory Wood Painted Antique Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A lovely pair of vintage French wood painted chairs with ivory upholstered seat and back. This super chic pair has a delicate presence and is an adorable addition to either side of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden chest of drawers made in 19th century France. The surface of this oak chest of drawers has been rejuvenated through a sensitive bleaching process, resulting in a charming gl...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th C. French Walnut Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century French walnut buffet. The buffet has two paneled doors with original brass hardware. The body of the piece stands on four cabriole legs. The designs on both the bottom a...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Coffee Table Brass & Glass 1970s by Chapman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Coffee Table Brass & Glass by CHAPMAN
Featuring heavy brass legs w...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gadrooned Colonne Vessel
Located in Vista, CA
19th century French Gadrooned Colonne vessels 14" X 12".
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Thomas Sergent Majolica Great Tit Flower Pot and a Plate 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Plate is a Majolica plate made in germany during the 19th Century.
Thomas Sergent French Majolica flower pot which features a great red flow...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Provincial Louis XV Style King Size Headboard with Cane, circa 1950
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely French Provincial Cane and carved walnut king size headboard. This piece measures 48"t x 80"l x 1.5"d.
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French 7 Light Bronze Candelabras, a Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of 7 Light Bronze Candelabras stand tall and are great or a large setting. The candle holders are removable if seen necessary Gilt bronze. Six detachable arms. Decorated with fo...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painte Soup Tureens with lid by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. Two side small side handles and removable l...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Covered Dish
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered dish or tureen
Italy, circa 1980s
Measures: 12"W x 9"D x 9.5"H
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French 18th Century Tapestry, Mother Daughter - 8'5" x 8'9"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece of French tapestry from the 18th century, a truly remarkable work of art that is both valuable and visually striking. This tapestry depicts a serene scene o...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Baker French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Nightstands or Side Tables, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables or end tables
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with orig...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Paris Scene Illustration Lithograph of Place De Concord by Jean Dufy
By Jean Dufy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Paris scene illustration lithograph of Place De Concord by French artist Jean Dufy. For the Francophile!
Art piece: 13.75" x 10".
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th C. French Plaster Mold
Located in Wichita, KS
A decorative French plaster mold from the 19th century.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, custom packaged / crated, global shipping, including delivery...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Solid Walnut French Provincial Double Dresser
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Solid walnut double dresser with a whitewashed and distressed finish. Three drawers along side three drawers. The dresser with a scalloped front, solid side panels.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet was designed to perform three essential functions, and to do it with flair and style! Hand-crafted in the Lower Brittany region, its style influence was derived from centuries of French artistry in wood, most notably the Louis XIV style. The most obvious function is display, with two sturdy, deep shelves...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Food of France by Kay Halsey and Lulu Grimes Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Food of France by Kay Halsey and Lulu Grimes hardcover cook book.
(Part of the A Journey for Food Lovers Series)by Maria Villegas and Sarah Randell
Title: The Food of France
Publisher: Whitecap Books
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Good.
Synopsis:
When one thinks of great food, one invariably thinks of France. After all, this is the birthplace of some of the world's greatest chefs, such as Auguste D'Escoffier, and a major influence on many others, such as Julia Child. THE FOOD OF FRANCE is the second in a series of richly photographed cookbooks that examines the food of different countries. Lush images and information on France and its internationally renowned gastronomic culture make this book much more than a cookbook. Pictorial essays presented in gatefold spreads highlight food journeys that share the traditions behind France's best-known exports, including cheese and pastries. A glossary of French food...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th Century Cherrywood French Cabinet
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully handmade, two piece solid cherry wood cabinet. Upper cabinet has chicken wire panel doors for displaying China or Books. Chicken...
Category
1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Late 19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. One of the tallest I have ever seen at 14" high. Some chips and hairline and losses ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser
Made of s...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Midcentury Dixie Furniture Single Drawer Side Tables
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of midcentury Dixie Furniture single drawer laminated top side tables measuring 18"W x 15"D x 23" in height. Drawer is 13" wide, 11.25" deep and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Hardwood, Paint
Large French Rococo Brass Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo brass glass lantern hall light
A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the lantern has 6 glass sides each etched with a starburst at the centre, the decorative b...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Tall Blue Painted Tole and Parcel Gilt Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of tall French 19th century blue painted tole and parcel gilt tin pricket candlesticks feature an elegant neoclassical Louis XVI shape.
Each candleholder with inverted sca...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Secretary desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height: 101 cm, width: 94 cm, depth: 52 cm.
Category
1920s Scandinavian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Japanese Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze circa 19th Rustic
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in Japan, circa 19th century.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
This is an incredible blue painted French commode. The year it was painted is unknown, but seems to be in the same period of the chest since the pa...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Long Country French Bombe 8 Drawer White Wash Burl Dresser Credenza Solid & Mint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Long Country French bombe 8 drawer white wash burl wood dresser credenza solid & mint!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
English 18th Century Oak Cupboard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique storage unit was handcrafted in England during the 1780’s from solid oak. The upper cabinet door has provincial carvings and conceals a spac...
Category
18th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century wooden cabinet produced in France. Standing on fluted bracket feet, this large two-case cabinet displays a molded top, a scalloped apron and tu...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Belgian Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
A chest of drawers made in Belgium, circa 1960. This bright and cheerful chest of drawers exudes both a robust regality and an approachable friendly aura. The swooping contours of it...
Category
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Dixie Furniture Provincial Style Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Provincial Style Walnut Fruitwood chest of drawers. Very solid construction with original French drawer pulls and featuring 5 drawers, all with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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