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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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French “Clichy” Green Reeded Glass Pendant Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French “Clichy” green glass pendant lamp
Brass glass holder
Weight : 0.85 kg / 1.9 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by international standards for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
French Designer, Pendant Light, Alabaster, Rope, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
An alabaster and brown rope pendant light likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.0"H x 17.5"W x 17.5"D
Stem Length (inches): 13.75"
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Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Period Painted Iron and Marble Bistro Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French brasserie during the late nineteenth century, this white enameled cast iron bistro table or cafe table features a solid white oval marble top with grey ve...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
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Marble, Iron
A Beautiful & Rare French Leather Club Chair, Circa 1950’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful & Rare French Leather Club Chair, Circa 1950’s
This beautiful cloud-back is a lovely thing. Classic and sophisticate styling and its condition is perfect. The original d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
French Designer, Center Table, Walnut, France, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut center table or dining table designed and produced in France, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.0"H x 61.75"W x 39.25"D
All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
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Vintage 1940s French Center Tables
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Walnut
Paul Poiret, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Metal, France, 1920s
By Paul Poiret
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white painted oak and metal chest of drawers designed by Paul Poiret and produced by Atelier Martine, France, c. 1920s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.25"H x 30.0"W x 17.25...
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Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Metal