1910-1919 France Weathered Dark Oak Open Oak Bookshelf
Located in High Point, NC
Open oak bookshelf in Weathered Dark Oak. The weathered dark oak surface highlights three open shelves, simple square legs, characteristic of France furniture making in the french pr...
Oak
Near Pair of Early 20th Century French Rouen Faience Cachepots or Nuts Bowls
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of French provincial charm to a mantel, bookshelf, or tabletop with this delightful near pair of antique Rouen faience cachepots.
Ceramic, Faience
French Provincial Louis XV Style Bookshelf
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic country Provincial style book case or book shelf with carved scalloped details will be useful in any room for books or displaying collectables. The shelving unit has been whit...
Wood
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H 64.97 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Étagère Cupboard Bookshelf
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern étagère or bookshelf or cupboard in rattan wicker bamboo. The organic beauty of the woven materials is timeless and classic, making bamboo ...
Bamboo
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H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique French Country Carved Oak Wall Shelf Coat Hat Plate Rack Bookshelf
Located in Choudrant, LA
Antique French country carved oak wall shelf coat hat plate rack bookshelf. ~Direct from France~ Another lovely antique wall shelf that features a unique, handmade high upper car...
Brass
$315Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.25 in W 7.75 in D 4 in
Antique French Rouen Faience Jardiniere Cachepot, circa 1900
By Rouen
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique petite French faience hand painted jardiniere / cachepot / planter from Rouen, France, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. It would be gorgeous added to a collectio...
Faience
$1,256Sale Price|30% Off
H 76.8 in W 25.4 in D 13.3 in
French Patinated Wood Bookshelf, 20th Century, Open Shelving, Casters
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century French wooden bookshelf carries a charming patinated finish that highlights its utilitarian origins and rustic character. Crafted with a tall rectangular frame and ...
Wood
$3,295
H 58.5 in W 55.5 in D 17.25 in
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts and Crafts Bookcase Cabinet, Circa 1910
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts bookcase cabinet In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Gorgeous quarter sawn oak, with glass front doors and sides. ...
Glass, Oak
Early 20th Century French Mahogany Bookshelf with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French mahogany bookshelf features fluted corners and a cabinet that only measures 27.25 inches in width by 6.75 inches in depth. Five shelves are adjust...
Mahogany
$1,995
H 40 in W 18 in D 8.75 in
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1910
By Stickley Brothers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak bookcase or magazine stand In the manner of Stickley Brothers USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 18"W x 8.75"D x 40"H. ...
Oak
19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Cache Pot Desvres , hand painted with flowers on one side and coat of arms on the other side.
Faience
$2,795
H 63 in W 32 in D 14.75 in
Limbert Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bookcase, Circa 1905
By Charles Limbert
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period bookcase, dining cabinet, or display cabinet In the manner of Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1905 Oak, with glass front a...
Brass
19th Century Louis Philippe Cerused Oak Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Graceful in its proportions and quietly refined in its ornamentation, this 19th century Louis Philippe bookcase reflects the enduring elegance of mid-19th century French design. Craf...
Brass
$2,495
H 63 in W 34.25 in D 12.25 in
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Barrister Bookcase by Gunn, Circa 1920s
By Globe Wernicke
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period barrister bookcase with drop front secretary desk In the manner of Globe Wernicke By Gunn Furniture Co. USA, Circa 1920s Gorge...
Brass
19th Century Renaissance Revival Carved Oak Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique Renaissance Revival oak bookcase is distinguished by its compact architectural form and extensive hand-carved ornamentation. A molded cornice crowns the richly worked fr...
Oak
$1,312Sale Price / set|29% Off
H 5.52 in Dm 6.7 in
19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Paris Porcelain Cachepots
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful and colourful matching pair of pretty porcelain cache pots, perfect for displaying indoor plants. Dating from the 19th century, the pots have been lovingly hand painted ...
Porcelain
$1,240 / set
H 7.29 in Dm 8.67 in
19th Century Hand-Painted Paris Porcelain Cachepots with Gilt Details
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning pair of antique Paris porcelain cachepots dates back to the 19th century, embodying the timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship of French artistry from this era. E...
Porcelain, Paint
Pair of Antique French Rouen Faience Tulipière Vases
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console, mantel, or dining table with this charming pair of antique Rouen faience tulipières. Crafted in Normandy, France, each bouquetière features a traditional multi-sp...
Ceramic, Faience
$1,275Sale Price|20% Off
H 53.94 in W 96.46 in D 18.9 in
Vintage Solid Oak Bookcase, European Craftsmanship, 1940s, Restored
Located in Opole, PL
Vintage Oak Bookcase in Brown, 1940s This refined mid-20th-century bookcase, crafted from solid oak, exemplifies European craftsmanship and decorative artistry of the 1940s. Raised ...
Oak
French Faience Jardiniere Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Desvres faience jardinière painted with flowers, circa 1900. Marked on base. Minor wear.
Faience
$995 / set
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 4.75 in
Pair of Petite French Majolica Barbotine Floral Cachepots Jardinieres, c. 1880
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely petite pair of antique French majolica barbotine floral cachepots or jardinieres, circa 1880. Decorated with pink flowers in high relief surrounded by foliage on a dark gree...
Majolica
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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