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
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
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
French 19th Century Wine Press Screw High Pedestal Plant Holder
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw, 19th century.
Brutalist style
The low part allowed the sleeves to be inserted to turn the press screw
Good antique condition
Solid and sound
Shippi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Antique French Empire Solid Marble with Brass Accents Corinthian Pillar Stand
Located in GB
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...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter / Vase
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful glazed earthenware castelnaudary planter, France, circa 1850-1900, Good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Earthenware
Zinc Top Cabinet with Double Sinks, Fr-0180
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Zinc top cabinet with double sinks. Includes faucets and sinks. Functional cabinets below sinks with open center shelf unit perfect for towels. Hand painted and glazed with a distressed look. Zinc top hammered metal with intentional pitting. Brass faucet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
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
French Provençal Early 19th Century Anduze Vase with Hints of Green and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial Anduze vase from the early 19th century with traces of green and brown glaze and nice rustic character. Steeped in rich history and displaying a rustic allure, th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Outdoor Hand Forged Wrought-Iron Chairs French Provincial Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hand forged wrought-Iron Outdoor French Provincial Chairs.
Handcrafted pair of wrought iron garden or patio chairs.
A wonderful take on Classic outdoor...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
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
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
Gothic Oversized Garden Planters - a pair
Located in Athens, GA
older pair, handmade very large
50 inches tall with a 16 inch wide basket. rose adornments, subtle green hues throughout… these are great statements pieces, one is about 1 inch shor...
Category
Late 20th Century American 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 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
French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful glazed earthenware castelnaudary planter, France, circa 1850-1900, Good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Earthenware
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
Large 19th Century Faux Bois Garden Bench with Cast Iron Armrests
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare large 19th Century faux bois garden bench.
Striking French design from the 1880s.
The rustic armrest and leg castings were designed to mimic the gnarly branches ...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
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 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
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
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
Pair of French Empire Louis XVII Giltwood Marble Topped Jardinière Bust Stands
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of French Empire style gold giltwood with marble tops Jardine stands
A very good looking and decorative pair, original designed...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
French Small 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small glazed earthenware castelnaudary planter, France, circa 1850-1900, Good weathered condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Earthenware
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
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
19th C. French Provincial Carving w/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Provincial style hand carved wood fragment of flowers acanthus leaves & single bird.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Twisted Column Plinth Pedestal Torchere
Located in Somerton, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Large French Potiere or Pot Rack Wall Shelf
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French oak potière, or shelf with brass hooks for hanging pots and pans in the kitchen. The top has six brass hooks and the bottom ledge has a groove to display plates and platters...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Wooden Shutters
Located in High Point, NC
This enchanting pair of antique wooden shutters evokes the romance of a provincial chateau. Made in France in the 1800s, these pieces would have originally served to cover the window...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Midcentury French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jar is in sandstone, in brown color. It has been done in the south of France.
The datation is 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a brown color. It has been done in the south of France.
The datation is 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
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
Large French Stone Garden Planter / Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please be sure to note the size. Very large scale garden planter / urn.
Stands 42 inches high.
Ornate detail comes in three sections.
Tulip shape top crown. Overall great co...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast 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
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 Century Planter Copper Jardinière or Garden Basin for Birds, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French basin which can be also used as a planter or a jardinière.
Stone and iron.
The stone basin and the iron support were assembled re...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
Antique French Iron Forged Outdoor Bistro Chairs a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique pair of French Iron Forged heart back outdoor garden chairs.
Heart back garden chairs
Dimensions:
Measures: 36” H
Seat height: 18”
Seat depth: 15.5” x 15.5 Diameter.
Great antique patio...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Set of Four Weathered Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is perforated. The back has decorative curls. The legs are slightly arched.
With a Classic vintage look from Fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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
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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