What is French furniture called?

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.

What are some French furniture styles?

Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.

How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?

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.

What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?

In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

French Breton Furniture

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Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Garçon Low Footed Server

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a low footed faïence comport or compote serving piece, France, circa 1910 – 1915. This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB repres...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

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Earthenware

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Server w/ Condiment Bowl

$575

$130 / item

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$675

$575 / set

Pair of 19th Century French Quimper Faience Jugs with Breton Figures and Floral

By Quimper Faience Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of rustic Breton charm to your collection with this delightful pair of Quimper faience jugs, crafted in Brittany, France, circa 1890. Each pitcher is hand-thrown and ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Delft and Faience

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Faience

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight

$1,170 / set

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the factory owner at the time, and...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tableware

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Earthenware

Breton Bull, Antique Cattle Print after Constant Troyon, 1873

$504

Breton Bull, Antique Cattle Print after Constant Troyon, 1873

Located in Langweer, NL

This antique cattle print portrays a black and white Breton bull after Constant Troyon, engraved by A. Riffaut and printed by Lemercier for the French agricultural album of the Vienn...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

19th C. French Porquier-Beau Quimper Pitcher Vase with Coat of Arms & Bretons

$475

19th C. French Porquier-Beau Quimper Pitcher Vase with Coat of Arms & Bretons

By Grande Maison HB Quimper

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming antique pitcher-shaped vase was crafted in Brittany, France, circa 1890, and is signed on the underside with the Porquier-Beau mark. Octagonal in form with a generous m...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Delft and Faience

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Faience

19th Century Antique Breton Miniature Cabinet by J. Gourret

$2,554Sale Price|30% Off

19th Century Antique Breton Miniature Cabinet by J. Gourret

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Maker's Mark The rear of the cabinet is clearly impressed: PETITS MEUBLES BRETONS J. GOURRET QUIMPER (FINISTÈRE) Historical Note Known in France as Petits Meubles Bretons, these ...

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Cabinets

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Brass

Brutalist round sidetable, Breton craftmanship made from solid oak, ca. 1960s

$2,292

Brutalist round sidetable, Breton craftmanship made from solid oak, ca. 1960s

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

A small, charming side table, typical of Breton craftsmanship, made from solid stained oak with milled decorative details, 1960er.

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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Side Tables

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Oak

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Dutch Painting by Virginie Demont-Breton

Unavailable

H 17 in W 20 in

Dutch Painting by Virginie Demont-Breton

By Virginie Demont-breton

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pastoral scene in gilded wood frame.

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H 31 in W 86.63 in D 32 in

French 18th Century Breton Farm House Table with Thick Top

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A fine 18th Century French Farm table from the Breton region of France has impressive weight. Beech and pine wood's were used to make this thick top farm table with one drawer over t...

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Paper

French Carved Oak Cabinet, France

$4,500

H 29.53 in W 33.86 in D 18.51 in

French Carved Oak Cabinet, France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

A quiet yet resolute expression of mid-century French craftsmanship, this carved oak cabinet from the 1940s is imbued with a sense of order, geometry, and gravitas. Its sculpted door...

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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets

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Oak

Bleached Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

$6,591

H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 19.69 in

Bleached Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

J.A.D.A Galerie presents: A solid oak sideboard made in France in the 1940s, from the school of carved oak furniture that Charles Dudouyt brought to prominence in the years around t...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

Antique Carved Cupboard, France, 18th Century

$5,700

H 34.06 in W 45.28 in D 23.23 in

Antique Carved Cupboard, France, 18th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

This finely carved two-door cabinet originates from the French Basque Country, dating to around 1800. Crafted in solid dark wood, it features deeply sculpted panels with foliate moti...

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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Cupboards

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Wood

Oak Buffet Hand-carved, France, 1940s

$6,350

$5,158

H 41.34 in W 77.17 in D 19.89 in

Oak Sideboard, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR

This sideboard was built in France in the 1940s, in the regional oak tradition that produced the heavy carved case pieces of the period. The carving follows the vocabulary associated...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Buffets

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Oak

Dudouyt Style Oak Sideboard with Carved Diamond Doors, France, 1940s

$9,158

H 39.38 in W 78.75 in D 21.26 in

Dudouyt Style Oak Sideboard with Carved Diamond Doors, France, 1940s

By Gaston Poisson, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

J.A.D.A Galerie presents: A three-door sideboard made in France around 1940, built in solid oak in the tradition of the provincial workshops that carried Art Deco discipline into ru...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sideboards

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Oak

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Buffet Cupboard

$8,719

H 59.45 in W 40.95 in D 18.12 in

19th Century French Faux Bamboo Buffet Cupboard

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa 1850 19th century French Faux Bamboo Fruitwood Cupboard in Original Paint with Adjustable Shelves Excellent colour & patination (small losses) Measures: W104 x D46 x H1...

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Antique 19th Century Wardrobes and Armoires

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Faux Bamboo, Fruitwood

Carlo Mollino: Photographs 1956-1962

$575

H 11.75 in W 10 in D 1.5 in

Carlo Mollino: Photographs 1956-1962

By Carlo Mollino, Fulvio Ferrari

Located in New York, NY

First edition of this book showcasing Carlo Mollino’s portrait photographs, unpublished in his lifetime, taken between 1956 and 1962 and set in one of Mollino’s private apartments in...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Books

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French Breton Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of French breton furniture you’re looking for. An item from our selection of French breton furniture — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 283 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of French breton furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of French breton furniture made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of French breton furniture over the years, but those crafted by Henriot Quimper, Grande Maison HB Quimper and Quimper Faience Pottery are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a French Breton Furniture?

A piece of French breton furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,227, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $200,000.

Questions About French Breton Furniture

What is French furniture called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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.
What are some French furniture styles?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?
1 Answer
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.
What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.