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How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?

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How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?
To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, England
loved and most iconic designs, drawing influence from British and French Colonial furniture of the 18th
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Rosewood

Far Eastern Dragon Tray, 1900
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship typical of French Colonial furniture. The central reserve of the tray
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

PJ 149 “Colonial” Armchair by Ole Wanscher, Denmark, 1949
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
British and French colonial furniture from the 18th & 19th centuries. Wanscher disagreed with the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Henredon Spanish Colonial Country French Oak & Brass Hardware Long Dresser MINT
By Heritage Furniture, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Spanish Colonial Country French Oak & Brass Hardware Long Dresser 5 Doors Bottom
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Antique French Colonial Style Candle Sconces Pair
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Repair to right sconce, right side candle socket. Wax remnants on both sconces. The 4 old candles that were procured with these, that are shown in the images are included. Each sco...
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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Colonial Cabinet with Mother of Pearl
Located in San Marino, CA
19th century French colonial cabinet with mother-of-pearl inlay along all panels. Hexagonal mosaic
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Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Colonial Revival Cabinets

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