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What is a French garden called?

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What is a French garden called?
A French formal garden is called the jardin à la française. It's an asymmetrical style of garden based on the notion of imposing order on nature. The French garden became popular on a monumental scale in 17th century France. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden furniture.
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Mid-Century Modern Metal French Plant Stand Ashtray After Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
in France. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Metal

Mathieu Matégot, Mid-Century Modern, White Metal French Plant Stand, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Plant stand designed by Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured in France. Perforated and
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

French Plant Holder Oak in Carved in a Gear Form, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
This unusual plant holder was made in France, circa 1940. It is made of solid oak and carved in a
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

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Oak

MidCentury Modern White Metal French Plant Stand in the Style of Mathieu Matégot
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Plant stand designed in the style of Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Manufactured in France, only one
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

White Wrought Iron Plant Stand from France, 1960
Located in LYON, FR
Beautiful French plant stand, in white wrought iron, repainted by its former owners in white. Can
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Mid-20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

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Wrought Iron

French Demilune Iron Wire Plant Stand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A magnificent French plant stand with three tiers, featuring an elegant demilune design. The iron
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Garden Ornaments

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Iron, Wire

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