French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
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.
to
3
25
12
34
3
Height
to
Width
to
560
441
434
323
308
300
109
100
84
83
54
52
38
26
13
2
1
1
12
17
5
3
3
1
1
1
31
18
12
3
3
29
29
4
4
37
34
34
3
Style: French Provincial
Rustic Traditional Wooden Farming Milking Stool - France, Circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Traditional Wooden Farming Milking Stool - France, Circa 1920
Step into the charm of the past with this rustic traditional wooden farming milking stool, crafted in France cir...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood
The Hamilton: A Simple Carved Limestone Fireplace in the French Provincial Style
Located in Chicago, IL
The lines of the Hamilton carved stone fireplace are influenced by the design of the Provençal style of Southern France, but updated for 21st century appeal. The fireplace legs, in ...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
19th century French Fire Place Mantel, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Fire Place Mantel with mirror,
ca. 1870-1880 France,
Solid walnut,
Spectacular French Fire Place Mantel made of solid walnut.
Tapering pilasters c...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Rustic Finca Stone Fireplace Surround Raw And Brutalist Forever
Located in Beervelde, BE
French rawness forever fireplace mantel in great condition with all the necessary artempo details.
The perfect decorative element for a ranch or mountain retreat where one wants to ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
The Provencale: A Classic Country French Stone Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the many charming country homes of the Provence region in the South of France, The Provencale stone fireplace evokes a classic Country French feel, with its deep top shel...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
An 18th Century Provincial Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well executed late 18th century Provincial Louis XV style fireplace in Calacatta and Breche Violette marbles. The jambs with paneled Breche Violette and fine carv...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble
Minimalistic French Modern Chic Marble Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Minimalistic modern chic fireplace surround.
Original French 19th century period fireplace surround from the region around Beaune.
Authentic marble stone with pink and ivory teint. A...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French Provincial Brutalist Fireplace In Hard Bicolor Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Brutalist minimal bicolor limestone fireplace surround. Brute surface for timeless slow-living home decor.
Measurements:
129 cm Exterior Width 50,79 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Bastide Limestone Fireplace Surround From Provence With Straight Lines
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beige limestone fireplace mantel in great condition and with some artempo details. Unique architectural element from French provincial interior. Louis XVI period, 18th century.
Meas...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Provincial Stone Fireplace Surround From Provence Bastide
Located in Beervelde, BE
Medieval stone fireplace from the south of France. Unique fireplace surround for timeless authentic slow-living interior design project.
Exceptional artempo wear and condition. This ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Boho Crested Fireplace Surround
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add architectural elegance to your space with this vintage boho crested fireplace surround, a timeless piece that beautifully blends classical form with relaxed sophistication. Featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Provincial Reclaimed Fireplace Surround In Hard Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French limestone fireplace surround in limestone for contemporary living.
This is a grand and elegant fireplace element in great condition.
Measurements:
184 cm Exterior Width 72,44 ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Hand Carved stone Antique Farm Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved stone Antique Farm Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA . A Rare 18th century unique original antique French Limestone fireplace mantel. this country fireplac...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Riviera Bastide Fireplace Surround In Beige Limestone For Timeless Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beige forever stone fireplace surround with authentic surface structure.
Measurements:
135,5 cm Exterior Width 53,35 Inch
111 cm Exterior Height 43,70 Inch
108 cm Interior Width 42,5...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Style Louis Pompadour Breche Marble Fireplace
Located in Ware, GB
This antique chimneypiece has been crafted from striking rouge breche marble in the very popular and elegant French, pompadour design.
The fireplace surround is in the distinctive F...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
An Antique 18th century Provincial French Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Caen Stone Provincial Fireplace. The cantered jambs with stop fluted front panels and carved raised panels. The frieze serpentine in design with raised panelle...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
French Boudin Fireplace in Light Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
A substantial French Boudin fireplace in light travertine stone, with moulded jambs and shaped moulded frieze. An imposing yet graceful piece. A copy of an original.
N.B. May be subj...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
17th Century Antique Farm Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This 17th century antique farmer's mantel is a subtle yet elegant breakfast room or study mantel.
Measurements: 44.5" W x 12.5" D x 43.5"
Firebox: ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Provincial Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround With Star Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Limestone French fireplace surround for a small budget.
The fronton has been restored and has a nice star in the center. The surface has been honed.
Measurements:
168,5 cm Exterior W...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
The Bourgogne: A Classic French Stone Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bourgogne fireplace evokes the classic French Provincial style. It starts deep at almost 13" at the top shelf piece. It comes down into a broad arched opening, and then into the ...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Minimal Beige Limestone Fireplace Surround For Timeless Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless beige limestone fireplace surround with some artempo details and rounded corners.
Measurements:
127,5 cm Exterior Width 50,20 Inch
111 cm Exterior Height 43,70 Inch
105,5 cm...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone, Sandstone
Louis XIII Antique Limestone Mantel, circa 1680
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XIII antique limestone mantel is a great conversation piece and sure to impress with its nice clean lines and bold presence.
Origin: France, circa 1680.
Measurements: 79"...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
French Provençale Style Arabescato Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Provençale style Arabescato marble fireplace, with ornately carved Rococo frieze and jambs of scrolls and foliage. Unusually high ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Surround In Louis XVI Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless French provencal townhouse fireplace surround from the 18th century. Authentic leaf details on the front piece are typical for the campagnard provenance.
Louis XVI Style an...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Antique small Fireback France 19th Century Iron Cast Black Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A beautiful square cast iron 19th netury, in Cast Iron.
The beautiful original condition, the decorations make this a very nice usable fireback or backsplash.
It can be placed an ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
French Provincial Limestone Fireplace Mantel For Timeless Decor Setting
Located in Beervelde, BE
French antique fireplace surround with original patina.
3 massive blocks of natural limestone.
18th century period.
Dimensions:
171,5 cm Exterior Width 67,52 Inch
108 cm Exterior Hei...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Limestone
Mid-War Beige Travertin Fireplace Surround for Eclectic Vintage Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind mid war period vintage fireplace surround in 3 solid blocks of Travertine marble. The surface reflects the light in the room and creates that ambiance we are looking fo...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Travertine
Antique Fireback with Crowned Fleur-de-Lis Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch top black fireback with relief decoration of palm fronds framing a crown and crest with fleur-de-lis motifs. With a leafy outer border. Incrustations overall. Custom iron sta...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Iron
Antique French Bronze Decorative Fireplace Andirons; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
19th C Bronze/brass fireplace ware with acanthus leaves & urn.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Bronze
18th Century French Provençal Carrara Brocatelle & Verde Marble Chimneypiece
Located in Ware, GB
18th Century French Provençal Carrara Marble Fireplace with Brocatelle and dark Verde marble to frieze and jambs. Carved motif to centre of frieze.
Elegant carved arch to the top of...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Vintage French Shell Carved Red Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Sheridan, CO
Continental red marble fireplace surround, early 20th c., having molded mantel shelf, over shell carved apron, pilaster corner supports, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Louis XV Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we have a Louis XV antique black marble mantel with white veins. This is a lovely French piece that dates back to the 19th century.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Provençal Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Provenc¸al Carrara marble fireplace, with inlaid Brocatelle and dark green marble to frieze and jambs. Carved motif to centre of frieze, and carved scroll desi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Carrara Marble
Architectural Fireplace in Pearl Beige Limestone
Located in London, GB
An architecturally moulded fireplace in pearl beige limestone. The flat jambs and frieze with moulded shelf above. French, modern.
Sizes:
Shelf width 1407 mm / 55 3/8 in
Overall ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
An Early 19th Century French Provençale White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century French Provençale white marble fireplace inlaid with coloured marbles and carved with centre shell and foliage to jambs.
Shelf Width: 1715 mm 67 ½"
Overa...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French Directoire Fireplace in Grey Bardiglio Marble
Located in London, GB
An attractive French Directoire fireplace in grey Italian Bardiglio marble. The panelled frieze and jambs with matching inlaid white marble diamond panel featuring rosette and foliag...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Antique French Balacet Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French mantel, crafted from Balacet marble in the 1880s, showcases exquisite Empire-style design and exceptional craftsmanship. The centerpiece features a hand-carved ge...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
French Provincial fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial fireplaces and mantels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage fireplaces and mantels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, marble and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial fireplaces and mantels made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America 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 fireplaces and mantels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $577 and tops out at $36,217 while the average work can sell for $10,376.