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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: French Provincial
Antique French Mantel Fireplace Surround Breton Brittany Carved Dark Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Mantel Fireplace Surround Breton Brittany Carved Dark Oak .
Direct from France, this gorgeous statement piece will add elegance a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
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 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Jerome Massier French 2-Piece Glazed Burgundy Terra Cotta Urn on a Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glazed burgundy terra cotta urn on a pedestal by French artist Jerome Massier. Great addition to your classic French inspired interiors. Some wear and chips but adds to the...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Blue Provincial Boiserie Panel
Located in Mckinney, TX
A beautiful mid-19th century, decorative provincial architectural wood wall panel with original worn “French blue” paint.
Enhance an empty wall with this wonderful work of art to ad...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Louis XV Bronze 2-Piece Fire Screen and Fender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 2-piece French 19th c Louis XV gilt bronze fireplace screen and fender set. Amazing bronze casting with gilt finish . Very bright and clean gilt. Very exquisite set. Add so...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair Vintage Painted Stone Toadstool Mushrooms with Red Caps
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming pair of vintage painted stone toadstools hails from mid-20th century Belgium, epitomizing whimsical garden decor. Standing tall with pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
1950s French Blue and White Floral Cast Iron Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron planter from France, circa 1950. Recalling the French countryside of a bygone era, cast iron elements are bolted together in a charming rustic construction. Adorned with ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Freestanding Vintage Garden Wrought Iron Planter with Five Movable Pot Holders
Located in New York, NY
Unusual freestanding wrought iron plant stand having a bench like back with five ring form pot holders, which fit into the horizontal rails, as shown. The pot holders are movable and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Beautifully Distressed French Cast Iron Urn Medici Garden Vases
Located in Draper, UT
Heavy, charming classic French cast iron Medici form garden urn. Beautiful patina featuring original paint, patina, and exposed rusting. Perfect size for table, shelf or mantle. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair Vintage Painted Stone Toadstools Mushrooms with Red Caps
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming pair of vintage painted stone toadstools hails from mid-20th century Belgium, epitomizing whimsical garden decor. Standing tall with pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze
By Biot
Located in Houston, TX
Early French Biot jar with remnants of yellow glaze along its rim. Dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. Nice patina and pitted surface from centuries of natural wear and use.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Antique Weathered Green Shutters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Antique French wooden shutters. Original ironwork, chippy paint and wood. See pics.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Refinished Gilded Solid Oak French Wine Press Screw Pedestals - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Refinished Gilded Solid Oak French Wine Press Screw Pedestals - Pair
The Antique Refinished Gilded Solid Oak French Wine Press Screw Pedestals, sold as a pair, are a distinc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Pair of Antique Pinewood Garden Treillis Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of tall treillis obelisks in Versailles green topped by pointed finials, in good condition. These antique hand crafted painted Pinewood obelisks have multiple layers ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Mid-20th Century French Painted Decorative Bucket or Umbrella Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Green French Vineyard Harvesting tool, tole painted, with a beautiful green aged exterior. In the 19th century these were used for hand harvesting the grapes. Now, it could ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass French Door Knocker and Back Plate
Located in Ross, CA
Antique brass French door knocker in a French flourish and swirl at the top. The backplate paired is round with an iron screw.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Enameled Cast Iron Rouen Urns
By E. Paris et Cie
Located in Houston, TX
Near pair of enameled cast iron Rouen urns decorated in blue and red on white colors. Late 19th century enameled urns are relatively large in size and...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Iron
French Provincial Glazed Earthenware Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial planter or garden pot
France, Late-20th Century
Hand-made glazed earthenware in a lovely light green color.
Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 14.5"H.
Very good...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Earthenware
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
18th Century French Provincial Olive Oil Biot jar with Yellow and Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large size French terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with yellow glazed lip and green drippings from the 18th century. Emanating rustic Provencal charm, this large 18th-ce...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Handmade French Barrielle Aubagne Modern Blue Ceramic Jardinière Planter Lions
Located in Dayton, OH
Handmade ceramic blue pot by Barrielle Aubagne. Glazed in blue with lion heads. Aubagne is a commune in southern French
Dimensions:
17.5" x 12"h
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Fireplace Tools in Brass Metal Plated with Duck Heads
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Fireplace tools in brass metal plated color with duck Mallard heads, circa 1980.
Vintage fireplace tools in brass lacquered with duck heads, French style.
Five-pieces, firepl...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Modern Blue Glazed Ceramic Jardinière Urn Planter Pot 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French clay fired bulbous pot in blue glaze paneling and artistic detail. 2 Drip holes at the base.
DIMENSIONS
17.5"d x 19"h
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Traditional Anduze French Modern Ivory Glazed Ceramic Jardinière Urn Planter 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Anduze, located in the South of France, is renowned for its pottery and has a rich history of ceramic craftsmanship. The pottery of the Madeleine, where your pot was hand-made, is kn...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
French Faux Marble Wood Pedestals, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French faux marble wood pedestals. Great addition to your French architectural inspired interiors. From the estate of Tony Duquette.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage French Modern Brown Glazed Ceramic Jardinière Urn Planter Medallion 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely French clay fired pot in brown glaze with wreath detail and medallion along each side. The raised medallion features a bush in a pot. The beautiful glaze has varying shade...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Four Tier Wrought Iron Wire Work Planter with Graduated Size Basins
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron planter having four basins each of graduated size in defending order, mounted on the vertical standard, with a four foot curlicue form base. This nice decorativ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique 1920s French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand.
Beautiful quality bistro table pedestal from France, made from heavy cast iron suppor...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Gold Towel Ring Rack with Basket of Flowers Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage gold metal flower basket towel ring. A great piece of hardware for a vintage bathroom. This piece features a bouquet of flowers with a round...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Bistro Table Stand a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand.
Beautiful quality bistro table pedestals from France, made from heavy cast iron suppo...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Handmade French Modern Blue Glazed Ceramic Lion Head Jardinière Planter Urns 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Handmade ceramic blue urns. Glazed in blue with lion heads and knockers. Features raised dots beneath the top lip and a drip hole in the base.
Dimensions:
16"d x 9"h
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Style Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway
This Vintage French Style Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free-Standing Archway has a S...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand.
Beautiful quality bistro table pedestal from France, made from heavy cast iron suppor...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French 19th Century Boisset Anduze Jar with Brown, Green Glaze and Swags
By Boisset
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Anduze Boisset jar from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Imbued with an aura o...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Antique Belgian Garden Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
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 made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Large Size French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Biot Olive Oil Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large size French Provincial terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with traces of yellow glaze and green dripping from the 19th century. A magnificent large-sized French Prov...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial Biot Jar with Green Glaze and Rustic Character, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial Biot jar from the 20th century with green glaze, generous lines and great weathered patina. Infuse your interior with the bucolic charm of the French Povençale re...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Terracotta Biot Jar with Yellow Glaze and Rustic Character
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial terracotta Biot jar from the 19th century with yellow glaze and rustic character. Elevate your space with this exquisite French...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Grain Measure, early20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique French grain measure, early 20th century. Aged wood with iron bands and iron handle.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Biot Pottery Jar with Yellow Glaze and Dripping Effect
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Provincial Biot pottery jar from the 19th century with yellow glazed dripping and great rustic character. Elevate your garden or interior s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Hand Carved Country French Style Marble Fire Surround with Extra Raised Hearth
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved country French style marble fire surround with extra raised 12' high hearth for a total of 60" in height.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
Massive French Biot Jar
Located in Houston, TX
French French Biot with yellow glazed rim dating to the late 19th century or early 20th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the late 19th century. Nice patina and pitted surface from decades of natural wear and use.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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
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
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
Early 20th Century Vintage Wrought Iron Table
Located in Cumberland, RI
Early 20th century vintage wrought iron table
This solid and heavy duty wrought iron table features a generous 48 inch Glass Top perfect...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
2 Large Antique Urns
Located in Madison, MS
These large 19th century urns would make a huge statement in your indoor or outdoor space. They are made out of concrete and finished with some sort of lacquer or paint, which is chi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
19th C. French Plaster Mold
Located in Wichita, KS
A decorative French plaster mold from the 19th century.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, custom packaged / crated, global shipping, including delivery...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
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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