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What is French furniture called?

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What is French furniture called?
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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20th century design brown ceramic and leather decorative box by Longchamps Paris
By Longchamps
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Longchamps Paris Decorative brown ceramic and leather box Original perfect condition Vintage decorative piece Signed under the base Longchamps Paris Height 20 cm Large 11 cm ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Leather

Revernay French Art Deco Stoneware Bowl, 1920
By Revernay Sarreguemines Digoin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware bowl on pedestal by REVERNAY (Digoin), France, 1920s. Height : 12.5cm - 5 inches, Diameter : 21.2cm - 8.3 inches. Marked "Revernay 160 3" under the base (se...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Baskets

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Stoneware

SEVB & RANC Rare Wide French Art Deco Pendant Chandelier 1920
By SEVB Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Wide French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Société d'Exploitation des Verreries de Bagneaux, 7 rue de Surène, Paris, France, 1920s. Frosted molded glass shade hung at its rare origin...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Majolica Palissy Fish Heads Oyster Plate Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy oyster plate attributed to Thomas Sergent with fishs heads, circa 1880.
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Antique 1880s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Caramel Moustache, with Cuban Cigar Arms
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Caramel Moustache Model with Cuban Cigar Arms C1930’s This beautiful and well-proportioned chair in this particular colour has now become incre...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather

Majolica Cache Pot Delphin Massier Fils, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French purple Majolica Cache Pot Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1890. Height / 5.8 inches. Diameter / 6 inches.
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Ceramic

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