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Pair 1950's French Provincial Walnut  / Brass Lattice End/ Side Tables
Pair 1950's French Provincial Walnut  / Brass Lattice End/ Side Tables

Pair 1950's French Provincial Walnut / Brass Lattice End/ Side Tables

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Pair 1950's French Provincial Walnut with Brass Detailed Lattice Front End/ Side Tables. These are

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Wood

1950s France Provincial Standing Coat Rack
1950s France Provincial Standing Coat Rack

1950s France Provincial Standing Coat Rack

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice France Provincial Standing Coat Rack, 1950s. in its original color . Solid Brass nobs

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

France Provincial Standing Coatrack, 1950s
France Provincial Standing Coatrack, 1950s

France Provincial Standing Coatrack, 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice standing coat rack. Gold color metal. Turntable. France provincial in style. 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metallic Thread

French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1950s
French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1950s

French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1950s Transform your living space with this

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables or end tables

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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, 1950s

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables or end tables

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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Night Stands

Materials

Brass

1950's Persian Qum Carpet with French Provincial Style
1950's Persian Qum Carpet with French Provincial Style

1950's Persian Qum Carpet with French Provincial Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Wash. Hand knotted wool. Made in Iran. Measures: 07'03 x 09'06. Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.

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Mid-20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Monumental french draper's table, 1950's
Monumental french draper's table, 1950's

Monumental french draper's table, 1950's

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this monumental draper's table, an exceptional piece designed for extraordinary spaces. At 3.70 meters long, this former workbench commands attention with its s...

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Pine

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser Chest, Circa 1950s
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser Chest, Circa 1950s

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Painted Dresser Chest, Circa 1950s

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By John

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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Mediterranean Design Bamboo Side Table, France 1950's
Mediterranean Design Bamboo Side Table, France 1950's

Mediterranean Design Bamboo Side Table, France 1950's

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

. Made in France, 1950's period. Bamboo constructed square side or coffee table finished with rope and

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rope

Mid-Century French Wood Wine Cork Holder, Hotels de la France 1950's
Mid-Century French Wood Wine Cork Holder, Hotels de la France 1950's

Mid-Century French Wood Wine Cork Holder, Hotels de la France 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found near Paris, these two French Mid-Century wooden shadow boxes were designed to collect and

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paint

1950s-1960s French Provincial Pottery Jar, Côte d’Azur Artisan Workshop
1950s-1960s French Provincial Pottery Jar, Côte d’Azur Artisan Workshop

1950s-1960s French Provincial Pottery Jar, Côte d’Azur Artisan Workshop

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

1950s-1960s French Provincial Pottery Jar, Côte d’Azur Artisan Workshop This French pottery jar

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20th Century French French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, Circa 1950s
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, Circa 1950s

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Nightstands, Circa 1950s

By John Widdicomb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands By John Widdicomb

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Night Stands

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s
French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s

French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Secretary Desk With Bookcase, 1950s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase

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Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Circa 1950's French Directoire Tables with Slate Tops
Circa 1950's French Directoire Tables with Slate Tops

Circa 1950's French Directoire Tables with Slate Tops

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Circa 1950's French Directoire Tables with Slate Tops Slate is in excellent condition

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20th Century French French Provincial Tables

Materials

Slate, Iron

Vintage French Provincial Rococo Revival Settee, Circa 1950s, Tufted Back
Vintage French Provincial Rococo Revival Settee, Circa 1950s, Tufted Back

Vintage French Provincial Rococo Revival Settee, Circa 1950s, Tufted Back

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

An elegant vintage sofa, re-upholstered in a vibrant striped fabric with tufted back detail and a carved wooden frame, featuring refined Louis XV style elements. Traditional Europea...

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Mid-20th Century European Rococo Revival Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950
French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950

French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Keywords : vintage wooden box, French folk art, decorative box, regional folklore, French provincial, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1950's Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror
1950's Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror

1950's Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror

Located in Louisville, KY

This gorgeous gilt-wood mirror originated in the 1950's and has been holding its own ever since. As

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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Midcenrury Set of 3 Rustic Provincial Country Stools, France, 1950s
Midcenrury Set of 3 Rustic Provincial Country Stools, France, 1950s

Midcenrury Set of 3 Rustic Provincial Country Stools, France, 1950s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

Midcenrury, Cottage style, Rustic Set of 3 Stools, France 1950s. Solid and stable. Red

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950's
French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950's

French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950's

Located in Chatham, ON

base - United States - circa 1950's. Excellent vintage condition - scuffs and paint loss to the base

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

French Side Table in Ash, 1950s
French Side Table in Ash, 1950s

French Side Table in Ash, 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

French Side Table in Ash, 1950s A charming and sculptural side table crafted in France during the

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Ash

French Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Bar Cart, 1950s, France
French Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Bar Cart, 1950s, France

French Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Bar Cart, 1950s, France

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

French craftsmanship bamboo & rattan bar cart with beautiful details made in the 1950s, France. The

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

Materials

Bamboo

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France c. 1950's
Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France c. 1950's

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France c. 1950's

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in leucate, FR

1950, Picart Le Doux met two French graphic designers, Jean Colin and Jacques Nathan-Garamond, and two

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

1950s french pine farmhouse bench
1950s french pine farmhouse bench

1950s french pine farmhouse bench

Located in LYON, FR

The essence of peasant furniture: simple, useful, and beautiful. This long 1950s pine farmhouse

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Pine

Robert Picault (1919–2000) Lidded Jar, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Robert Picault (1919–2000) Lidded Jar, Vallauris, France, 1950s

Robert Picault (1919–2000) Lidded Jar, Vallauris, France, 1950s

By Robert Picault

Located in New York, NY

black to the underside.Produced in Vallauris, France, circa 1950s, when Picault worked alongside Picasso

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic French Lidded Stoneware Jar, 1950s
Rustic French Lidded Stoneware Jar, 1950s

Rustic French Lidded Stoneware Jar, 1950s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade French vintage lidded stoneware jar, circa 1950s. Round body with shiny brown glaze, hand

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s
Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning French side table from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in medium dark oak. The bases are

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s
Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s

Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Midcentury Patinated French Garden Armchairs, France 1950s This set of four mid-20th century

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Beech

French 1950s solid pine farmhouse table
French 1950s solid pine farmhouse table

French 1950s solid pine farmhouse table

Located in LYON, FR

Rustic charm tailored for modern living. This 1950s solid pine farmhouse table has been fully

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode
1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode

1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely 1950s hand painted French bombe chest. It has a nice, large scale and is in very

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1950s french farmhouse table in oak
1950s french farmhouse table in oak

1950s french farmhouse table in oak

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this impressive 1950s farmhouse table, combining the nobility of solid oak

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Oak

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s
Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Absolutely stunning French side table or pedestal dating from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in oak

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Oak

1950s French Gray Carved and Painted Bench
1950s French Gray Carved and Painted Bench

1950s French Gray Carved and Painted Bench

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a good looking carved and painted French style bench. It is unmarked with a thick down

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Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

French farmhouse table from the 1950s
French farmhouse table from the 1950s

French farmhouse table from the 1950s

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents this elegant farmhouse table from the 1950s. Its solid oak base, with

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Robert Picault (1919–2000) Chamberstick, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Robert Picault (1919–2000) Chamberstick, Vallauris, France, 1950s

Robert Picault (1919–2000) Chamberstick, Vallauris, France, 1950s

By Robert Picault

Located in New York, NY

Delightful hand-thrown ceramic chamberstick by Robert Picault, featuring his signature turquoise, brown, and white palette. The circular base and loop handle are decorated with Picau...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror
French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror

French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror

Located in Copenhagen, DK

French Riviera 1950s oval hand woven and braided rattan mirror. Large wicker decorated frame with

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rattan, Mirror, Wood

Mid-Century Vintage French Veuve Clicquot Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950s
Mid-Century Vintage French Veuve Clicquot Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950s

Mid-Century Vintage French Veuve Clicquot Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950s

By Veuve Clicquot

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Vintage French Orange Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950's France. These champagne buckets from France were

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wine Coolers

Materials

Acrylic

Matching pair of 1950s french community tables
Matching pair of 1950s french community tables

Matching pair of 1950s french community tables

Located in LYON, FR

Maison Lecan presents a rare opportunity to acquire a matching pair of 1950s community tables. Sold

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

ensemble. Attributed to a provincial workshop in the spirit of French Country Modernism These chairs echo

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s
French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s

French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s

By Michel Anasse

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A charming mid-century handcrafted welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

1950s French Gien Straw Pattern Cheese Course Service, 9 pieces
1950s French Gien Straw Pattern Cheese Course Service, 9 pieces

1950s French Gien Straw Pattern Cheese Course Service, 9 pieces

By Gien

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Gien, a straw pattern cheese service, a server and eight plates, France, circa 1950s. The

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Three Robert Picault Handled Bowls, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Set of Three Robert Picault Handled Bowls, Vallauris, France, 1950s

Set of Three Robert Picault Handled Bowls, Vallauris, France, 1950s

By Robert Picault

Located in New York, NY

Description: Set of three hand-thrown ceramic handled bowls by Robert Picault, each decorated in his signature turquoise, brown, and white glazes. Two feature zigzag motifs and one w...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Bronze Pulls, France, 1950s
Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Bronze Pulls, France, 1950s

Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Bronze Pulls, France, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

functional artistry. Emerging from the fertile design culture of 1950s France, the piece belongs to a

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Vine Root Stool, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Vine Root Stool, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Vine Root Stool, France, 1950s

By Jean Touret, Alexandre Noll, Charlotte Perriand

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

embodies the rustic modern aesthetic embraced by French designers of the 1950s and 1960s, who often used

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Fruitwood

A carved wooden egg -  1950s - France.
A carved wooden egg -  1950s - France.

A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.

By Alexandre Noll

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1950's Turkish Sivas Carpet with Traditional Style
1950's Turkish Sivas Carpet with Traditional Style

1950's Turkish Sivas Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

blend of French Provincial elegance and relaxed refinement makes it a standout piece that adds warmth

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Mid-20th Century Turkish French Provincial Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

French Stoneware Vinegar Jar, La Borne, 1950s
French Stoneware Vinegar Jar, La Borne, 1950s

French Stoneware Vinegar Jar, La Borne, 1950s

By Roger Capron, La Borne Potters, Pierre Digan, Robert Deblander

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Vintage French vinegar jar in glazed pyrite stoneware, likely produced in La Borne during the 1950s

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, --- 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, --- 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, --- 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Old heavy wooden stool from the French Alps. Shod with a corrugated metal ring and therefore 100

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, -- 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, -- 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, -- 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Old heavy wooden stool from the French Alps. Shod with a corrugated metal ring and therefore 100

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, - 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, - 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, - 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Old heavy wooden stool from the French Alps. Shod with a corrugated metal ring and therefore 100

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools

Materials

Metal

Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s
Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s

Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s

By Roger Capron, Jerome Massier

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

dating from the 1950s, produced in Vallauris, France. This bowl is covered with a very deep red glaze

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six French 1950s Oak and Rush Dining Chairs
Set of Six French 1950s Oak and Rush Dining Chairs

Set of Six French 1950s Oak and Rush Dining Chairs

Located in London, London

Set of six dining chairs Oak and rush Seat height 46cm French 1940s/1950s This set of six

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Expressive Modern Dog Portrait, Signed Mourry, France 1950s
Expressive Modern Dog Portrait, Signed Mourry, France 1950s

Expressive Modern Dog Portrait, Signed Mourry, France 1950s

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A unique and charming mid-century French oil on panel, this expressive portrait depicts a small dog

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paintings

Materials

Wood

French Majolica Cheese Platter Tray Vallauris, 1950s
French Majolica Cheese Platter Tray Vallauris, 1950s

French Majolica Cheese Platter Tray Vallauris, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare Vallauris cheese tray, with its cute mouse dome for butter. In good condition, with minor scratches on paint (see two last pictures).

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French 1950s Solid Oak Dining Table – High Quality Craftsmanship
French 1950s Solid Oak Dining Table – High Quality Craftsmanship

French 1950s Solid Oak Dining Table – High Quality Craftsmanship

Located in LYON, FR

1950s Solid Oak Dining Table – High Quality Craftsmanship Timeless 1950s design. This dining table

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

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1950s French Provincial For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 1950s French provincial available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and oak, every 1950s French provincial was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s French provincial — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s French provincial is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XV, Hollywood Regency and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950s French provincial over the years, but those crafted by Drexel, John Widdicomb and Michel Caugant are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1950s French Provincial?

A 1950s French provincial can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,463, while the lowest priced sells for $120 and the highest can go for as much as $14,500.

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.

Questions About 1950s French Provincial
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    1950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.