French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 7.5"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Green Iron Garden Obelisk Trellis
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country style green iron garden obelisk-form trellis
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D x 31.75"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 13"W x 12"D x 16.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 13.5"W x 13.5"D x 23.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Large French Concrete Compote Garden Topiary with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Vintage Garden Topiary with Flowers, 1960's France Beautifully aged flower sculpture with moss from the 1960’s. Perfect piece for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Pair Concrete French Style Topiary Planters Urns
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Garden planters with acanthus floral pattern. Beautifully aged sculptures. Perfect pieces for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantastic centerpiece on a console or dining ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Armillary Sundial on Green Marble Base
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial on a green marble base
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8.5"D x 15.75"H
Very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Brass
Wrought Iron Topiary Urn Form
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial black wrought iron planter with topiary form. This piece could also be used as a candle holder.
USA, Late-20th Century
Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 24.5"H.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 16"W x 12"D x 18.5"H
Very good vintage condition. Patina throughout.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
French 52 Peg Bottle Dryer Garden Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
French 52 Peg Bottle Dryer or Garden sculpture. A truly beautiful and brutalistic item. Mid Century CIRC 1950's
H: 42 cm
Base: 57 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
Early Cast Stone Architectural Garden Ornament or Fragment
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Lovely cast stone urn with roses spilling over the edges. A beautiful garden ornament with age and patina. Chips and cracks throughout, however the piece is solid and very heavy.
Me...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 8"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Garden Ornament Cast Stone Seagull on Wood Base
Located in South Salem, NY
20th Century garden ornament of a cast stone seagull on a wood base. The seagull retains much of its original paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
French Garden Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
French Garden Stone
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is ...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 16"W x 12"D x 19"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Neoclassical French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8.5"D x 10.75"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 13.5"W x 12.75"D x 20.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 8"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country style gray iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 12"W x 11"D x 16.75"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Antique French Copper Converted Cistern & Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique copper lavabo or cistern and sink is unsigned, but presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1890 and done in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Armillary Sundial on Green Marble Base
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial on a green marble base
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8.5"D x 15.75"H
Very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Concrete Shore Bird
Located in Houston, TX
This concrete shore bird sits on one iron leg and a concrete base. Found in Southern France this piece will add a bit of whimsy to your home or garden.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Wonderful Fire Pot for Those Long Winter Nights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Leather and copper studded fire pot/foot warmer. Originally used under the dining table as a foot warmer.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Large Sculptural Rustic Harvest Wooden Thresher
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Antique rustic harvest wooden thresher / combine tool make a great sculptural piece. It could be wired and converted to a light to make a dramatic and unique light fixture.
Ac...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
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Wrought Iron Topiary Urn Form
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial black wrought iron planter with topiary form. This piece could also be used as a candle holder.
USA, Late-20th Century
Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 24.5"H.
...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair French Limestone Cornucopia Garden Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely pair of French Rococo style limestone urns with cornucopia of fruits and vegetables. Weathering from years of outdoor exposure give these urns a genuine time worn appeal. An e...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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Dedon "Obelisk" Stacking Garden Furniture (x 2)
By Frank Ligthart, DEDON
Located in Hanover, MA
The Obelisk designed by Frank Ligthart for Dedon, 2008. No longer in production.
Inspired by the Neolithic menhirs of Carnac in the French region of Brittany it is composed of two pairs of matching high- and low-back lounge chairs and a conical table. The base of the table supports all the chairs when stacked into its sculptural shape for storage.
We also have available separately a near complete additional Obelisk consisting of three of the S chairs and one M chair plus the table.
Image 9 shows the complete Obelisk plus the spare table and chairs.
Best of both worlds is to have the spare set for seating together with the complete Obelisk as sculpture, until additional seating is required.
Image 8 shows the "spare" set which includes 3 "S" chairs (instead of 2) and 1 "M" chair (instead of 2) and one table base.
The discounted price for the spare set on its own is $4100.
The spare set will not stack to form the obelisk because that requires two of each chair.
This is the ultra-chic original space-saving solution for garden, pool or terrace furniture...
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Early 2000s Philippine French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns, Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 19th century French cast iron garden urn planters. Original white painted patina with small spots of rust. One urn has a chip in the base. Circa 1870-1880.
Dimensions: ...
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Iron
Pair Obelisk Shaped Garden Topiary Forms in Wrought Iron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of hand crafted wrought iron topiary forms that are perfect for growing flowering vines or vegetables. These neoclassical forms would look handso...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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20th Century Vintage Concrete Garden Pig Statue
Located in Burton, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter or a patio with this adorable concrete pig. Made of concrete, the pig has a rich weathered texture finish and a wonderful patina. For indoor or outdoor use...
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20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage American Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this American, Cast iron urn. A marvelous addition for the garden or interior, this urn certainly will add personality to any space it is...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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Iron
Neoclassical Cast Stone Topiary Urn Filled With Fruit Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning cast stone statue of an urn filled with a topiary of fruit. The piece is the perfect accent in a garden.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 15"W x 15"D x 23"H.
Very good...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of English Rose Garden Obelisks
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding pair of hand forged wrought iron garden obelisk.
Cylindrical in form with with the top having a curved outline with a ball finial.
This pair was salvaged from the rose...
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Mid-20th Century British French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Patinated Wrought Iron Garden Arch
Located in west palm beach, FL
Enhance your garden with the Vintage Boho Patinated Wrought Iron Garden Arch. This American-style piece features intricate wrought iron craftsmanship wit...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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Wrought Iron
Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Mounted on Hand-Carved Antique Stone Plinth
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish armillary of Atlas mounted onto stone plinth. This vintage Swedish armillary sundial is supported on the single arm of mighty Atlas, and is...
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Stone, Copper, Metal
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
Classic White Garden Iron Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The romance of the Victorian Garden can be achieved with this Garden Urn made of cast iron. A perfect object for the exterior garden, interior solarium, or ...
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1950s North American Vintage French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Previously Available Items
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Large French Concrete Compote Garden Topiary with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Vintage Garden Topiary with Flowers, 1960's France
Beautifully aged flower sculpture from the 1960’s. Perfect piece for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantasti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Concrete French Garden Topiary with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Garden Topiary with Flowers, 1960's France
Beautifully aged flower sculpture from the 1960’s. Perfect piece for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantastic centerpiece on ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Pair French Zinc Agave Plant Specimen Sculptures
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid-century French zinc sculptures on removable stands. Could be displayed inside or out. Incredibly chic on top of a large armoire or console.
Also charming in an urn or terracotta...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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Zinc
Concrete Duck and Ducklings Garden Ornament, French 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
Capture the enchantment of a vintage French garden with this charming duck family ornament. Crafted from durable concrete, it stands as a testament to both artistry and timelessness....
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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Concrete
19th Century Pair of Tall French Antique Pinewood Garden Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of tall garden trellis obelisks in faded Versailles green topped by urn finials, in good condition. An antique Architectural ornament for the indoors or outdoo...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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Pine
Cast Stone Toadstool Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming cast stone toad garden ornament adds a touch of whimsy and delight to your outdoor decor. This ornament features a lifelike toad sitting on a toadstool, crafted with in...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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Concrete
Cast Stone Fox Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming 1950s concrete fox garden ornament exudes an authentic vintage appeal that adds a touch of character to any outdoor space. This captivating ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
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Concrete
Set of Two Dutch Terracota Planters with White Crackled Glaze
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two terracota planters with white crackled glaze finish.
PTMD stamped on bottom.
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Late 20th Century Dutch French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Antique Cast Iron Wall Fountain, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique cast iron wall fountain, France, late 19th century. Enameled water tank with original spigot. Overall sea shell motif, with removable w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Putti Garden Statues
Located in Bradenton, FL
A charming set of 4 life-size garden statues in cast stone, early 20th century, depicting putti in various poses, possibly the four seasons. Nice patina with traces of lichen and moss.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
French Provincial garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial garden ornaments 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 garden ornaments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, cast stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium 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 garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $680 and tops out at $4,600 while the average work can sell for $1,740.