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What is French furniture called?
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French furniture is usually just called French furniture in English. In French, someone might say "les meubles français," which translates directly to "French furniture." However, there are names for furniture styles inspired by the furniture produced in France. French Provincial is the name for pieces made in or inspired by craftsmen from the Loire Valley or in Lyon. Furniture produced in this style often shows off scalloped carvings and curving cabriole legs. French royal furniture is the general term for furnishings made for the monarchs of France or inspired by these pieces. An example is Louis XVI furniture, which often includes clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Find a wide variety of French furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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Edgar BRANDT French Art Deco Wrought-iron Pelican, 1920
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco wrought-iron pelican by Edgar BRANDT, France, 1920s. Height: 5.6" (14.2 cm) Width: 5.4" (13.8 cm) Depth: 2.75" (7 cm). Condition: Excellent! Bibliography: Joan Kahr...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Henri Bargas, the Three Doves, French Art Deco Terracotta 1920
By Henri Bargas
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture “The Three Doves” by Henri Bargas, France, circa 1920
A stunning example of French Art Deco sculpture, this terracotta piece titled “The Three D...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Napoleon III Luigi Bevilacqua Velluto Tigre Verde Green Velvet Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Napoleon III ebonized incised wood footstool, newly upholstered in Luigi Bevilacqua Velluto Tigre verde green velvet.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Footstools
Materials
Velvet, Wood
19th Century Scalamandré Leopardo Silk Velvet Round Footstool
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century wood footstool newly upholstered in a Scalamandré Leopardo silk velvet.
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Antique 19th Century French Footstools
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood
Isidore Bonheur Bronze Bull, End 19th C.
By Isidore Jules Bonheur
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Antique Bronze Bull by Isidore Bonheur (1827–1901), Cast by Peyrol Foundry, France, Late 19th Century.
A striking antique bronze sculpture of a bull by renowned French animalier scu...
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Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Elda Creations Limoges France Porcelain US Passport w Letter Insert Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Elda Creations limited edition hand painted Limoges porcelain trinket / keepsake box in the shape of a blue and gold United States passport book with a miniature "L...
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Late 20th Century French Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
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