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French Provincial Doors and Gates

FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE

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.

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Style: French Provincial
Pair of Monumental 19th C. French Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These European antique carved doors are an elegant pair, showcasing classic craftsmanship and historical charm. We recently purchased them from a ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Brass

Antique Pair of French Provincial Paneled Walnut Doors with Original Key
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of paneled walnut antique French doors - three pair available - with the original keys and locks - the keys in the shape of numbers 1, 2 and 3! Taken from a French chateau, these beautiful lightly distressed French Provincial paneled...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Walnut

Antique French Colonial Wrought Iron Architectural Garden Gates or Door Guards
Located in Wilton, CT
This pair of antique French Colonial Garden Gates from the early 20th century stand 77 inches tall, 19 inches wide and are .75 inches thick. Bringing authentic and sophisticated arc...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Cabinet Doors
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of early 19th century French doors from a cabinet or cupboard, crafted of solid chestnut. Thick panels with beautiful hand-carved stylized floral motif and waxed patina. Decorative cast iron escutcheons and large hinges. Working lock and key. All original. Carved in the panel is the name of the women for whom this piece was commissioned, likely as a wedding gift as was the custom: Gabriela Gourmelén and the date, 1823. These salvaged doors may be used to create a stand alone cabinet or may be incorporated into custom kitchen cabinetry...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Iron

Silvered Pewter Equestrian Oversized Cabinet Pull, 13”, Vicenza, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pewter Equestrian Oversized Cabinet Pull, Antique Silver, 13”, Vicenza, USA. Equestrian or horse races have long been a tradition in Italy. The Palio di Siena located in Siena, Italy, got its modern start in 1656. Vicenza Designs Equestrian line allows you to express your passion for horses in your home in a unique way. The rope patterned appliance pulls...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Silver, Pewter

Pair of Plaquards ~ Armoire or Cabinet Doors, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Plaquards ~ Armoire or cabinet doors, 19th century, are an excellent example of time-honored woodworking techniques handed down from generation to generation. The elegant but...
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1840s French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Oak

Magnificent Tall 9.5 Feet High French Faux Painted Carved Paneled Double Doors
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stunning pair of early majestic French doors; solid paneled frame construction with 4 panels each. Taken from an important chateau in France, these doors will add importance and el...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Wood

Set of French Painted Double Entry Door with Iron Insert
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large French painted double entry doors with transom frame. Wrought Iron work insert in door frame and top. Nice high relief carved wood and iron details. There is some hardware in t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Iron

Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century French Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Gorgeous pair of 18th century French iron gates.
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Iron

19th century large French stain glass door set
Located in Surrey, BC
Exceptional set of large decorative stain glass vestibule doors from a large villa in southern France . Kept in storage in Canada for over 30 years . ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Stained Glass, Pine

Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slightly distressed French Provincial paneled doors for a cabinet this striking pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring c...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Wood

19th Century Stone Doorway Arch
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century stone door surround. Simply but elegant rustic executed. Dated 1819 and decoretad with a geometric frieze and centrel flower rozet. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Sandstone

Pair of Boiserie Cabinet Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Great pair of Louis XV provincial style doors perfect for a rectangular a base, a custom vanity or built-in cabinet. A great example of carpentry with ca...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Antique Scrubbed Pine Trompe L'oeil Decorated Doors
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH SCRUBBED AND WORN PINE TENON-MORTISED DOORS With decoupage & trompe l'oeil decoration throughout 19th century Item # 306UMJ21P These super fun and incredibly worn F...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Pine, Paint

Pair of Antique French Painted Farm Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden doors sourced from a farm in France, some wear in back corners. Wonderful when mounted on a barn track as sliding doors.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Hardwood

1820 Cellar Door from Montpellier, France
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally found in Montpellier, France, this 1820's cellar door is a magnificent statement piece. The original wood and hardware are unchanged from its 205 year old origin. It would...
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1820s French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Iron

Pair Grand 18th Century Country French Walnut Doors ~ Plaquards
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Grand 18th Century Country French Walnut Doors ~ Plaquards in Frame are ideal for creating a wall accent or for using in your architectural plan to add interest that simply cann...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Steel

French Provincial Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking, tall pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring character and intrigue to any doorway. They also work remarkably well as accent pieces, taking a bare cor...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Gate Post Corners
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th century French wrought iron gate post corners. A lovely large pair of wrought iron corner brackets, these would have many uses, they a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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Iron

Single Antique European Farm Door
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful painted antique door with detailed iron hardware and glass window intact. Sourced from a European farm. Still fully functional with some...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

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Antique Monumental French Arched Stained Glass Door Set
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Pair of French Provincial Painted & Parcel Gilt Doors, C. 1900's
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A pair of painted French doors circa 1900.
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Antique French Door in Provençal blue with herbalist or pressed flowers
Located in Valladolid, ES
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1790s Antique French Provincial Doors and Gates

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French Wrought Iron Gates, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French wrought iron garden gate grilles or decorative panels with green painted patina. Good quality iron work. Some rust and peeling paint. Please refer to photos for mor...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Doors and Gates

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French Wrought Iron Gates, a Pair
French Wrought Iron Gates, a Pair
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Turn of the Century French Wooden Doors, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
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Antique French Door in Provençal blue with herbalist or pressed flowers
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French Provincial doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage doors and gates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paint, pine and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial doors and gates made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for doors and gates differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,900 and tops out at $3,900 while the average work can sell for $3,900.

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