1960s French Provincial
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Side Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s North American French Provincial Side Tables
Agate
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Cupboards
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Other
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Side Tables
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Oak
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Credenzas
Rosewood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Chrome, Nickel
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Night Stands
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Desks
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century 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 Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dressers
Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees
Silk, Fruitwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dressers
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Unknown French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Marble
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane
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 Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Bookcases
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Sideboards
Walnut, Burl
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.