What is a French style bed?

A French style bed is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a double bed. It is equivalent to one and a half of a twin bed. You can find a variety of mid-century, art deco, modern and many more French style beds to choose from on 1stDibs.

What is French service style?

French service style is a technique in which platters of food are assembled and partially cooked in the kitchen and then cooked completely tableside. In the French service style, diners are served in an à la carte manner.

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.

What is a French-style chair?

The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.

What influenced French Empire style?

The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.

Who is the French artist famous for his Fauvist style?

There are several French artists famous for the Fauvist style. Both Henri Matisse and André Derain were French artists who gained fame by co-founding the Fauvist movement. Other French Fauvists included Robert Deborne, Albert Marquet, Charles Camoin, Louis Valtat, Jean Puy, Maurice de Vlaminck, Henri Manguin, Raoul Dufy, Othon Friesz, Georges Rouault, Jean Metzinger and Émilie Charmy. Find a diverse assortment of Fauvist art on 1stDibs.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

French Renaissance Style

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19th Century French Walnut Buffet

Coco Chanel Medieval Style Quatrefoil Brooch

$9,750

Coco Chanel Medieval Style Quatrefoil Brooch

By Coco Chanel /Maison Goossens

Located in New York, NY

Coco Chanel Medieval style brooch, quatrefoil in form of ruby pate de verre with multiple handmade faux pearls. This style of brooch was one of Chanel's "Fords" of bijoux fantasie m...

Category

Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Two Sevres Style Porcelain Plates after Titian and Clouet

$6,130 / set

Two Sevres Style Porcelain Plates after Titian and Clouet

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

Both plates depict the French kings in the Renaissance style in period dress, against dark, plain backgrounds.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Low buffet Haute Époque style – Solid sculpted oak – Early 20th century

$1,250

Low buffet Haute Époque style – Solid sculpted oak – Early 20th century

Located in NAVILLY, FR

Low buffet in Haute Époque style in the taste of French Renaissance, opening with two doors, made of solid dark-stained oak.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Metal

French Point de Loiselles Tapestry Le Jardin De Bagatelle

$1,200

French Point de Loiselles Tapestry Le Jardin De Bagatelle

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large French Point de Loiselle Renaissance style tapestry, or wall hanging, entitled "Le Jardin de Bagatelle" after a fresco over a fireplace at the Château de Fontainebleau near P...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

17th Century French Provincial Leather Panel Screen with Parrots

$18,750

17th Century French Provincial Leather Panel Screen with Parrots

Located in Queens, NY

French Provincial Renaissance style (possibly 17th Century) leather mounted 6 panel screen with a gold background and decorated with painted parrots and foliage.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Leather

French Provincial Style Heavy Carved Powder Blue Ceruse Bombay Dresser & Mirror

$3,995

French Provincial Style Heavy Carved Powder Blue Ceruse Bombay Dresser & Mirror

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage French Provincial Renaissance style heavy carved Bombay dresser & mirror with 9 drawers & an antiqued powder blue ceruse factory finish with off-white painted har...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Vintage Aubusson-Style Tapestry, Wool, Hand-Crafted, Mid-20th Century

$1,850

Vintage Aubusson-Style Tapestry, Wool, Hand-Crafted, Mid-20th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Vintage Aubusson-style tapestry is a celebration of the bounty of the earth, with amazing fruit and floral designs incorporated into the border which surrounds the splendid still lif...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Renaissance Revival Tapestries

Materials

Wool

18th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Bacchus in the style of Ponce Jacquiot

$9,500

18th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Young Bacchus in the style of Ponce Jacquiot

By Ponce Jacquiot

Located in Kittery Point, ME

A young Bacchus cast in bronze, the Roman god of wine, half kneels half sits on a rock while holding grapes in one hand raised above his head and a cup in the other, his head tilted ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique-Style Bronze – Young Child with a She-Wolf on a Pedestal – 16th Century

$1,136

Antique-Style Bronze – Young Child with a She-Wolf on a Pedestal – 16th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Antique-Style Bronze – Young Child with a She-Wolf on a Pedestal – 16th Century – M1423** This **16th-century bronze** is finely crafted. It depicts a **young child accompanied, p...

Category

Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Henry II Style Oak Sideboard with Bronze Mounts, Early 20th Century

$8,697

Large Henry II Style Oak Sideboard with Bronze Mounts, Early 20th Century

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Impressive large oak sideboard in the Henry II and Renaissance Revival style, dating to the early 20th century. The piece features a richly architectural façade with three drawers a...

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak

$7,270

Rare Antique French 19th Century Hunting Cabinet / Black Forest Barley Twist Oak

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Amazing 19th century antique French Renaissance revival Hunting style / Black Forest Cabinet.

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Oak

A Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Ewers with Bacchanalian Scenes

$2,900 / set

A Pair of Antique French Patinated Bronze Ewers with Bacchanalian Scenes

Located in Dallas, TX

These Renaissance style antique French patinated bronze ewers depict very busy and mischievous Bacchanalian putti at play.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Vases

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th C. French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cabinet by Edouard Lievre & Paul Sormani

$98,500

Fine 19th C. French Gilt-Bronze Mounted Cabinet by Edouard Lievre & Paul Sormani

By Edouard Lievre

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine French 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Walnut and Mahogany Two-Door Bargueno or Cabinet on Stand, attributed to Paul Sormani (1817-1877), designed Édoua...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rustic Elegance Hand-Carved Lion Leg Coffee Table, France or Italy, circa 1940s

$5,298

Rustic Elegance Hand-Carved Lion Leg Coffee Table, France or Italy, circa 1940s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Origin: France or Italy Style: Renaissance Revival, Rustic Luxury, Wabi-Sabi Dimensions: Diameter 100 cm (39.4 in.)

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

18th-Century French Provincial Buffet Deux-Corps

$8,900

18th-Century French Provincial Buffet Deux-Corps

Located in Round Top, TX

This is a timeless and architectural storage piece, equally suited for use in a dining room, kitchen, or as a statement element in a living space—offering both practical storage and ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Coffee Table

$2,400

Louis XV Provincial Style Painted Coffee Table

Located in Sheffield, MA

This table will add a touch of timeless sophisticated elegance to any space where a small coffee table is needed. Search Terms: Empire style, rococo, Regency style, Directoire Sty...

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Nice vintage Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry "Maximilian's hunt" "old Brussels"

$2,103

Nice vintage Aubusson style Jacquard Tapestry "Maximilian's hunt" "old Brussels"

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

"Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite vintage french tapestry featuring a Maximilien Renaissance-style jacquard tapestry, "old Brussels," depicts a scene of wealth and fr...

Category

Late 20th Century French Aubusson Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Set of Eight French Provincial Leather Oak Curule Dining Chairs

$6,800 / set

Set of Eight French Provincial Leather Oak Curule Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A striking set of eight Country French Provincial or Renaissance style curule dining chairs hand-crafted out of aged leather and oak.

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

$3,950

18th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Coffer or Blanket Chest

Located in Houston, TX

18th century French Louis XVI walnut coffer or blanket chest. 18th century French Louis XVI, Renaissance or Gothic style walnut coffer or chest from Dijon.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Blanket Chests

Materials

Walnut

Antique Wooden Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat, France, Late 19th Century

$3,500

Antique Wooden Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat, France, Late 19th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A 19th-century French armchair in the Renaissance Revival style, with a sculpted wooden frame, scroll arms, and arched back, finished in dark walnut and fitted with a later upholster...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

A Magnificent French Cast Iron Balcony, now converted to console.

$15,500

A Magnificent French Cast Iron Balcony, now converted to console.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Superb French Cast iron balcony, Renaissance style, attributed to Val D'Osné foundry cooperative in Paris, with trilage sides, female images, lions and laurel guards, now turned in...

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Table Lamp

$750

Vintage Italian Rococo Style Silver Gilt Table Lamp

Located in Sheffield, MA

Measures: 10" H to top of wood base/13" to top of socket Search terms: French, Baroque, renaissance style, gilded.

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet with Bird and Fish Motifs

$4,675

19th Century French Henri II Carved Oak Hunt Cabinet with Bird and Fish Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in France circa 1860, this impressive antique oak hunt cabinet showcases the elaborate carving and architectural details characteristic of the French Henri II Renaissance Rev...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Buffets

Materials

Oak

Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting

$2,475

Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Brooch W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting

Located in New York, NY

This Georgian Enameled & Hand-Painted Portrait Pin W/ 14 Karat Gold Setting is a lovely piece, classical and made with beautiful materials and detailing. This Pin features a portrait...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

$1,580Sale Price|20% Off

Solid Oak French Carved Two Piece China Cabinet Bookcase circa 1870s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Standing tall and stately, this cabinet reflects the influence of French Renaissance and Louis XIII styles, with its robust construction, architectural presence, and fine hand-carved...

Category

Antique 1870s European Louis XV Cupboards

Materials

Oak

Early 20th C. French Henry II Oak and Canned Seat Side Chairs, a Pair

$1,196 / set

Early 20th C. French Henry II Oak and Canned Seat Side Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful pair of French Renaissance Henry II style chairs from the turn of the twentieth century.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Set of 5 Early 20th C. French Henry II Oak and Canned Seat Dining Chairs

$2,296 / set

Set of 5 Early 20th C. French Henry II Oak and Canned Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful set of 5 of French Renaissance Henry II style chairs from the turn of the twentieth century.

Category

Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Night Tables Commodes with Marble Tops

$3,195 / set

Pair of Early 20th Century Italian Night Tables Commodes with Marble Tops

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of marble top night tables in a french / Italian Renaissance style c1935 with Marquetry and inlay, bronze mounts and (porcelain inserts behind each door, see pics, not ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Renaissance Night Stands

Materials

Beech, Birch, Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Lacquer

Pair of English Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Mirrors

$88,556 / set

Pair of English Gilt Bronze and Ebonised Wood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Pair of English gilt bronze and ebonised wood mirrors English, c. 1860 Height 74cm, width 59cm, depth 7cm Magnificently crafted in around 1860 by English craftsmen, this pair of m...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Two Fontainebleau Fresco Engravings after Primaticcio by Baltard, 1803

$1,307 / set

Set of Two Fontainebleau Fresco Engravings after Primaticcio by Baltard, 1803

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Materials: Paper, black ink Style: French Renaissance Revival, Mannerist, Neoclassical Subjects: Primaticcio frescoes, Château de Fontainebleau, Salle de Festin, Renaissance orname...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Fontainebleau Ballroom Consoles - Engraving by Baltard after Primaticcio, 1803

$937

Fontainebleau Ballroom Consoles - Engraving by Baltard after Primaticcio, 1803

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Materials: Paper, black ink Style: French Renaissance, Mannerist, Neoclassical Subject: Painted consoles from the Ballroom of the Château de Fontainebleau Keywords: Louis-Pierre B...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Two Primaticcio Fontainebleau Fresco Engravings by Baltard, 1803

$1,125 / set

Set of Two Primaticcio Fontainebleau Fresco Engravings by Baltard, 1803

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Materials: Paper, black ink Style: French Renaissance, Mannerist, Neoclassical Subject: Mythological fresco medallions from the Salle de Festin, Château de Fontainebleau Keywords:...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

Primaticcio Allegorical Figures Engraving by Baltard, Fontainebleau, 1803

$937

Primaticcio Allegorical Figures Engraving by Baltard, Fontainebleau, 1803

By Louis-Pierre Baltard

Located in Langweer, NL

Materials: Paper, black ink Style: French Renaissance, Mannerist, Neoclassical Subject: Allegorical figures from the Salle de Festin, Château de Fontainebleau Keywords: Louis-Pier...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Prints

Materials

Paper

J. F. DoréCirca 1950 original travel poster by J. F. Doré - Blois - SNCF, Circa 1950

$1,364

Circa 1950 original travel poster by J. F. Doré - Blois - SNCF

Located in PARIS, FR

It’s a powerful yet quiet invitation to explore the rich cultural heritage of France by rail. Blois, once the residence of French kings such as Louis XII and François I, is a city s...

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Walnut Bench Covered with Velvet 19th

$511

Walnut Bench Covered with Velvet 19th

Located in Marseille, FR

Height dimension 63 cm for a seat of 63 cm by 45 cm Additional information: Style: French Renaissance Material: wallnut, fabrics & velvet

Category

Antique 19th Century Benches

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Chair

$3,900

19th Century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Throne Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Use it for a desk chair, next to a fireplace, an office or in the living room. Search terms: French arm chair, renaissance style, Louis XIII, Gothic, office chair, conference room...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mapping History: The Decorative Cartography of Indre-et-Loire by Levasseur, 1856

$272

Mapping History: The Decorative Cartography of Indre-et-Loire by Levasseur, 1856

Located in Langweer, NL

**Azay-le-Rideau**: The Château d'Azay-le-Rideau is set on an island in the middle of the Indre River, showcasing the French Renaissance architectural style. It's one of the earliest...

Category

Antique 1850s Maps

Materials

Paper

Mitchell FunkPlaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue Central Park South with Kelly Green Roof, 2020

$5,500

Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue Central Park South with Kelly Green Roof

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Photographer Mitchell Funk has honed in on a less studied part of the historic French Renaissance-inspired château-style building.

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Mitchell FunkPlaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue Central Park South with Kelly Green Roof, 2020

$5,500

Plaza Hotel on Fifth Avenue Central Park South with Kelly Green Roof

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Photographer Mitchell Funk has honed in on a less studied part of the historic French Renaissance-inspired château-style building.

Category

2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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French Renaissance Style For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French renaissance style for your home. A French renaissance style — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are 365 variations of the antique or vintage French renaissance style you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French renaissance style, there are earlier versions available from the 16th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A French renaissance style is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Renaissance, Revival and Renaissance Revival styles are sought with frequency. Ferdinand Barbedienne, Gien and Limoges each produced at least one beautiful French renaissance style that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Renaissance Style?

The average selling price for a French renaissance style at 1stDibs is $3,794, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $89,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About French Renaissance Style

What is a French style bed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A French style bed is bigger than a twin bed but smaller than a double bed. It is equivalent to one and a half of a twin bed. You can find a variety of mid-century, art deco, modern and many more French style beds to choose from on 1stDibs.
What is French service style?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
French service style is a technique in which platters of food are assembled and partially cooked in the kitchen and then cooked completely tableside. In the French service style, diners are served in an à la carte manner.
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.
What is a French-style chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
What influenced French Empire style?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
Who is the French artist famous for his Fauvist style?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
There are several French artists famous for the Fauvist style. Both Henri Matisse and André Derain were French artists who gained fame by co-founding the Fauvist movement. Other French Fauvists included Robert Deborne, Albert Marquet, Charles Camoin, Louis Valtat, Jean Puy, Maurice de Vlaminck, Henri Manguin, Raoul Dufy, Othon Friesz, Georges Rouault, Jean Metzinger and Émilie Charmy. Find a diverse assortment of Fauvist art on 1stDibs.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.