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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
Shop for French Colonial Furniture on 1stDibs
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Colonial Bamboo Folding Chair
Located in Čelinac, BA
If you are thinking about purchasing this great piece, feel free to ask for an additional video to be absolutely sure of your choice.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Colonial Revival Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo

French Colonial Mid-Century Modern Style Coffee Table With Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
11" Unique French Colonial Mid-Century Modern Styled Coffee Table with figurative inlaid top and
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Mid-20th Century French Colonial Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Baker Furniture Dutch Oak Bombe Chest or Commode
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Dutch or French Provincial Louis XV style bombay chest, commode, or dresser By Baker
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Colonial Dragon Tray, 1900
By Southeast Asia
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French colonial dragon tray, late 19th - early 20th. Carved and inlaid wood. Two remarkably carved
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Colonial Cabinet with Mother of Pearl
Located in Pasadena, CA
19th century French colonial cabinet with mother-of-pearl inlay along all panels. Hexagonal mosaic
Category

Antique 19th Century Vietnamese Colonial Revival Cabinets

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