French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
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.
Style: French Provincial
Color: Gray
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Majolica Flower Planter
Located in Madison, MS
This beautiful French Majolica flower planter, circa 1900, has so many lovely details and vibrant colors. The dominating colors are purple and green. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Metal
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....
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French gray-painted cast iron garden urns circa 1910. They feature an unusual, whimsical shape, beautifully decorative rims and a rich patina. Sold together and priced $4,400...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
James de Wulf Concrete Hourglass Dining Table, Available Now
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic design combining French Country with refined industrial. A fine aesthetic balance that is elegant and commanding. Concrete table top with rust color powder coated iron hour...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Round Table with Steel Base, Garden Table or Bistro Table
Located in Miami, FL
Round table with steel base. Garden table or bistro table
Ideal for hospitality.
Indoor and outdoor.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Gadrooned Colonne Vessel
Located in Vista, CA
19th century French gadrooned colonne vessels 14" X 12".
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Hammered Copper Lateral Jardiniere Planter, circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century French hammered copper lateral jardiniere planter with forged iron handle. This heavy duty jardiniere planter was originally a fish poacher or poissoniere in Frenc...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century French Gadrooned Colonne Vessel
Located in Vista, CA
19th century French Gadrooned Colonne vessels 14" X 12".
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Salterini Wrought Iron Seating
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Wrought Iron Seating
For your consideration is a beautiful pair of bar stools with ornate rose and leaf detailing. Scrolled back rest and seat with detailed medallion cente...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century Large French Terracotta Urn or Pot with Teal Glazing
Located in Miami, FL
A very beautiful terracotta pot or urn with teal overglaze and three handles. France, circa 1800s. This urn is in very good condition and features a very lovely patina, acquired over...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French Green Painted Bistro Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Welcome the old-world charm and style of this stunning French green painted bistro table into your home! The small round design fits perfectly in ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Wrought Iron Arm Chair
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage French wrought iron arm chair
Salterini style Fan Back Arm Chair with scrolling detail.
Perfect for any garden, deck, or patio
4 available and sold separately.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
A pair of vintage wrought iron patio chairs.
Generous wide seating
Intricate detail
Heavy wrought iron
Perfect for any deck, g...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings.
Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or e...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
James de Wulf Concrete Hourglass Dining Table, 60"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic design combining French Country with refined industrial. Concrete table top with rust color powder coated iron hourglass base. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Shown i...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel
1940's French Artistic Iron Tall Back Garden Patio Chairs
By René Drouet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1940's, artistic iron tall back garden/patio chairs set from France.
Perfect aged chipped paint and patina.
Upholstered wood seat pads included...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four French Painted Garden Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This set of four beautiful French garden chairs will be an elegant addition to any outdoor seating area or garden. The chairs are constructed from white-painted iron, and feature dec...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Arras White Jardiniere, Late 19th Century
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful and rare Arras planter/jardiniere, this model with the horse hoof feet, dating it to the late 19th/early 20thcentury. The white painted wrought iron and riveted form has crackled in the most perfect way over the years, and the jardiniere still has it’s original zinc base liner.
In excellent condition and a very unusual rare shape.
Measures: height 94cm x width 56cm x depth 44cm.
Inside...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Limestone Basin with Repairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautifully sized antique and reclaimed stone sink, with drain hole at back. Concrete patched / repairs can be seen to the perimeter walls of th...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Vintage French Cast Iron Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron chair from France, produced circa 1960. A richly decorated garden chair with white and green patination. This cast metal seat stands out fo...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron scrolled feet. These early 20th Century examples are rare to find in such lovely condi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
French Faience Cache Pot, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A white glazed French Faience “Cache Pot” with handles, circa 1870.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Faience
Carved Stone Statue of Saint Anne and Child Mary
Located in Vista, CA
Carved stone statue of Saint Anne and child Mary.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
James de Wulf Concrete Hourglass Dining Table, 72"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic design combining French Country with refined industrial. A fine aesthetic balance that is elegant and commanding. Concrete table top with rust color powder coated iron hour...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Vintage Fireplace Tool Set in Cast Iron, 1970s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A set of four arts fire utensils on a cast iron stand.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Green Marble Top Baker's Table
Located in New York, NY
French green marble top baker's table. 19th century scrolling metal trestle form base with center medallions and acorn stretcher finials all supportin...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
James de Wulf Concrete Hourglass Dining Table, 48"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic design combining French Country with refined industrial. Concrete table top with rust color powder coated iron hourglass base. Suitable fo...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Steel
19th Century Large French Wrought Iron Table with Glass Top
Located in Hastings, GB
This listing is for the antique French garden table only. We have added 2 photographs of the table with chairs to show the size and that 6 ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
James de Wulf Concrete Hourglass Dining Table, 82"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Classic design combining French Country with refined industrial. A Fine aesthetic balance that is elegant and commanding. Concrete table top with rust color powder coated iron hour...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a grey and brown color. It has been done in the south of France. It is stampted "20".
The datation is 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble, Statuary 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Early Cast Stone Architectural Garden Ornament or Fragment
Located in Brea, 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
French Provincial Tole Washstand
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial grey faux wood painted tole washstand with side bars and gold wreath decoration.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Tôle
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 Building and Garden Elements
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Grand Pompadour Style Marble Mantel, circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
In a variation of Louis XV and Pompadour style, this charming French mantel features a gently curved shelf and lintel with flat paneled molding on the front, centered by the characteristic circle motif. The pilaster legs show a console shape topped with volutes on either side. The Pompadour style can be realized in a variety of forms and stone...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Provincial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $749 and tops out at $17,724 while the average work can sell for $6,500.
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