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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Style: French Provincial
Vintage Kitchen French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Betschdorf Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This set of 3 Jars is in sandstone, in grey and blue colors. It has been done in the east of France.
Betschdorf Pots.
The datation is 20th century.
Diam...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
$425 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
$1,592 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Tall French Concrete Garden Topiaries Fragments Finials
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Large Set of Two Painted Garden Fragments. Perfect pieces for indoor or outdoor. Certainly would make a fantastic centerpiece on a console or dining table as well as coffee ...
Category
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
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
$80 Sale Price
20% Off
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 . ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass, Pine
$8,500 / set
French Architectural Crown Sculpture Fragment, 1910's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, an exquisite Antique French Architectural Iron Fragment. Originally it was a chandelier. The fabulous patina shows off the rich history and prior use and will mak...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique Wrought Iron Garden Table and Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Wrought Iron Garden Table And Chairs.
This outstanding and rare antique garden set consists of a large garden table and four matching chairs. with great patina and a chippy p...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$5,480 / set
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
19th Century French Antique Biot Pots
By Biot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Highly sought-after, handmade antique French 'Biot' olive oil pot from Biot, France, crafted in the 19th century using the region's distinctive clay.
Indulge in the allure of these ...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$5,500 / item
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$3,250
18th Century Twisted Column Plinth Pedestal Torchere
Located in Sherborne, GB
A stunning rich, textural, sculptural column. It is a gentle twist, hand carved, perfect for showing sculpture, floral displays, adding an ancient ar...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,625 Sale Price
47% Off
Vintage Fireplace Tools in Brass Metal Plated with Duck Heads Fire Tools
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Fireplace tools in brass metal plated color with duck Mallard heads, circa 1980.
Vintage fire tools in brass lacquered with duck heads, Fren...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Large Terracotta Urn in the Anduze manner, green tones
By Boisset
Located in Hastings, GB
A very large terracotta French Urn, decorated in dark brown and green drip glaze and adorned with a raised relief swag decoration, this urn is very much in the Anduze manner, but the...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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: 20.5"W x 16"D x 28.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
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1890s 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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Property Bronze Airin Bell Dated 1815 with its Wrought Iron Top and Wood Beam
Located in Miami, FL
The bronze Airin bell dated 1815 is attached to its wood beam with its wrought iron mounts.
The bell clapper is lacking.
The dimensions of the bell is 1...
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1810s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Round High Top Table with Steel Base and Werzalit Top, Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
Round high top table with steel base and werzalit top. Cocktail table
Ideal for hospitality.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Round Concrete Garden Fragment Wall Ornament
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Round Floral Painted Garden Medallion or Fragment. Perfect piece for indoor or outdoor. Certainly would make a fantastic piece just sitting on a coffee table or hanging on a...
Category
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Reclaimed 19th century French Provincial Decorative Boiserie Panel
Located in Mckinney, TX
An eye-catching mid-19th-century French boiserie panel retains its original pale French blue paint, gently worn to reveal the wood grain and character beneath.
The panel’s carved mo...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Limestone Basins Double Sinks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Reclaimed French limestone double basin sink, fountain or planter. Patina and wear enhance the character of this beautiful antique limestone sink.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
19th Century French La Madeleine Glazed Anduze Planter Urn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall La Madeleine Planter from Anduze, France featuring graceful floral garlands and two badges. Horizontal reeding adds texture, while the flared rim and pedestal base give it a sta...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Empire Solid Marble with Brass Accents Corinthian Pillar Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique circa 1880 French marble pillar pedestal with gold gilt brass accents
A very good looking and well made antique marble pillar...
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1880s French 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
Continental Bistro Table And Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Continental Bistro Table And Chairs.
This lovely bistro or patio set is comprised of an iron table with a painted wood top with a hole for an umbrella., 4 ...
Category
1920s European Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,895 / set
Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Continental Gilt-Bronze Mounted Breche Violette Marble urns.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Wood Stepped Podium
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Trapezoid solid wood French roster / podium. Three-step stairs on each side. The center with double doors with carved recessed panels, opening to a shelf, and flanked by carved tall ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn with Dragon Handles
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A 19th century heavy cast iron tazza shaped French garden urn. It has a fluted body that is placed upon a square pedestal base. The rim is decorated in an egg and dart pattern and wi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Table with Tile Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique French table with eight leaf decorated tiles under glaze on a hand wrought iron base with the original paint.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Cast Rectangular Carved Trough Planter on Lion Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Cast Stone planter with carving of Peacocks, tree's and symbols. Rests on two pedestals with lion heads.
Rectangular trough shape ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
$1,824 Sale Price
20% Off
French Cherry Wood 2 Branch Folding Towel Rail
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Cherry Wood 2 Branch Folding Towel Rail
This is an elegant little towel rail, it is turned in cherry wood and has 2 swinging arms, these can be set at a choice of angles up t...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cherry
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...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Bespoke Single Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Box
Located in New York, NY
Single Bespoke Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter box in lacquered white (as these are custom made to order, customers may request any color from the Benjamin Moore collection). Handcrafted in New Orleans by local metalsmiths using 14 gauge steel and cast iron, using centuries’ old French techniques. Each planter is raised to allow drainage through drilled holes on bottom plate. Corner posts are topped with a pinecone finial, an ancient symbol of open-heartedness. Specially crafted finishes offer durable protection while retaining a unique patina. Each planter is made by hand and is one of a kind. If a different color than lacquered white is preferred, this planter can be customized in size as well as color from the Benjamin Moore Color Chart. Allow 4 to 5 weeks for production for custom orders.
Story of the French Orangerie Planter...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century French Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Gorgeous pair of 18th century French iron gates.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$7,900 / set
Eiffel Tower Metal Etagere
Located in Bradenton, FL
A sculptural etagere, shaped to give the look of the Eiffel Tower. The metal lattice frame supports four rectangular shelves, each with a fence like gallery rail, and ball finial top...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Plant Stand 1940
Located in palm beach, FL
Spectacular french wrought iron plant stand featuring a rich gold acanthus metal ?nish. They will bring elegance and nobility to a quality res...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,000 / item
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Silver, Pewter
$384 Sale Price
31% Off
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
19th Century Country French Fountain with Porcelain Reservoir and Basin
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French fountain with porcelain reservoir and basin is a charming ode to a bygone era! Back before hot and cold running water, it was desirable for family members...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
Early 20th C White French Jardiniere on Castors
Located in Hastings, GB
A very pretty French wirework and wrought iron plant stand, with wooden base and brass castors
Circa 1920-1930. Lovely old paint patina to the legs and age related wear to the wirew...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
French Provincial Rattan Planter Chachepot
Located in Brescia, IT
Natural materials and Minimalist style, are the features of this square rattan basket,
useful for planter or fire wood.
Perfect in every kitchen or dining room
We suggest indoor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Rattan
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th century pair of terracotta planters / jardinieres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your garden or interior space with this exquisite pair of 19th-century terracotta planters, expertly crafted in France. Each planter showcases intricate detailing and a timel...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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. ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
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
Distinctive Steel Chaise Longue
Located in Houston, TX
Distinctive steel chaise longue, finished as forged iron and adorned in brass detail. Sold with newly-made tie-on upholstered cushion in antique hand-loomed French thistle and natural canvas. All...
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Boiserie Panel 18th C 18000.00
Located in Queens, NY
French (18th Century) oak Boiserie Panel with a large vertical andd smaller lower horizontial panel with carved trim
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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
Pair of White Round Garden or Bistro Chairs, 1970s
Located in South Salem, NY
Introducing a sophisticated pair of 1970s French white painted iron garden chairs, elegantly designed to enhance the ambiance of any outdoor space. These exquisite chairs, skillfully...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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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