1950s French Provincial Furniture
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial End Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands
Metallic Thread
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Tables
Slate, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Provincial Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Farm Tables
Oak, Pine
20th Century French French Provincial Garniture
Earthenware, Pottery
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Credenzas
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables
Ash
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Table Lamps
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Baskets
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Vintage 1950s European French Provincial Farm Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Sideboards
Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables
Oak
Vintage 1950s Italian French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Tables
Pine
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Tableware
Earthenware
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Farm Tables
Pine
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Turkish French Provincial Turkish Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Sofas
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Gold Leaf
20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Earthenware
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Tables
Steel
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A Close Look at French-provincial Furniture
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To 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.