1960s French Provincial Furniture
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Floor Mirrors and Full-Length M...
Mirror, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Provincial End Tables
Cherry, Glass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Cherry, Burl
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Oak, Burl
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1960s Italian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Gueridon
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dining Room Tables
Cherry
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV End Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Other
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Desks
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Side Tables
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Walnut, Burl
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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.
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.