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
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 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
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 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 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
$1,350 Sale Price
43% Off
Tall Antique French Green Glazed Olivette Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Tall antique French green glazed terracotta olivette jar dating to the 19th century. "Jarres dit Olivette de Tornac" are distinctive for their tall narrow shape. Two jars available a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Faded Red Painted Zinc Cross from France
Located in Houston, TX
Faded red painted zinc cross from France. 19th century zinc cross painted in a dusty coral hue faded from its original red color. Beautiful gray zinc color and brownish rust patina. ...
Category
1850s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Rare Antique French Carved Limestone Dairy or Garden Trough
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Originating from rural France, this beautifully carved stone trough would have originally been used in a rural setting, possibly at a dairy farm, or estate courtyard. Hand-hewn from ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
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
French Provincial 18th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Biot Jar with Glaze
Located in New York, NY
A grand scale French provincial terracotta Biot Jar produced in the Biot region of southern France. With its original yellow glazed rim and traces of ochre colored glaze dripping thr...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Large 18th Century French Stone Biot Pot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 18th Century French traditional Biot pot. The village of Biot (on the Côte d’Azur near Antibes) was famous for the quality of its pots which were mainly used for storing olives...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
Pair of Early 19th Century Anduze Jars
By Boisset
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of early 19th century Anduze jars from Boisset Poterie. Sold together and priced $15,900 for the pair.
1st Anduze: Height 33 inches x Diameter 28.25 inches, and 2nd Anduze: Heig...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$15,900 / set
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
New Century Round Cast Iron Base with Marble Top Garden Table or Bistro Table
Located in Miami, FL
French style cast iron base with marble & brass top garden table or bistro table.
The base it's black but you can choose the colors.
Finely detailed cast iron base with white marbl...
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn with Ornate Detailing
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your garden or home décor with this antique French cast iron planter, a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship. This beautifully detailed urn features intricate relie...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
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
Set of French Painted Double Entry Door with Iron Insert
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Cast Iron Pie Crust Urns
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of cast iron garden urns showing honest patina. The lip of the urn has an egg and dart pattern the base of the urn is a classic fluted style on a square base.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$2,400 / set
19th Century, French antique hollowed tree trunk wooden planter
Located in Diest, BE
Beautiful French antique hollowed out tree trunk wooden planter from the 19th Century in a primitive style. Great piece that adds of character to any room.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
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
The Hamilton: A Simple Carved Limestone Fireplace in the French Provincial Style
Located in Chicago, IL
The lines of the Hamilton carved stone fireplace are influenced by the design of the Provençal style of Southern France, but updated for 21st century appeal. The fireplace legs, in ...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from Hollyhock in West Hollywood, California. A large panel in ecru paint with carved painted and gilt high relief decoration- a gilt bow and swags at the top over a basket of fruits with a garden rake...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique French Tile Top Iron Tables
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique French tables or stands with colorful mosaic tiled tops having art nouveau style center tiles. The bases are hand wrought iron in an elegant form.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$7,700 / set
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
Pedestal from an old french wine press, circa 1900
Located in LYON, FR
Old wine press screw in the style of Charles Dudouyt transformed into a harness or stand.
Very beautiful patina for this very elegant harness or pedestal. It will allow you to place...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cherry, Oak
$1,417 Sale Price
20% Off
A Pair of Large 19th Century French Brass Curtain Tie Backs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Large 19th Century French Brass Curtain Tie Backs
The Tie Backs or Hooks are solid brass, they have a decorative crest which swings on a backplate
The brackets have a s...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
The Bourgogne: A Classic French Stone Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bourgogne fireplace evokes the classic French Provincial style. It starts deep at almost 13" at the top shelf piece. It comes down into a broad arched opening, and then into the ...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$8,110 / item
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
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$1,632 Sale Price
47% Off
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
French Garden Bistro Table in Distressed Paint
Located in Buchanan, NY
This French garden bistro table is a unique and charming piece that will add character to any outdoor space. The distressed red and white paint finish gi...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,350 Sale Price
43% Off
French Pair of Hand Forged Iron Andirons
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming pair of French hand-forged, wrought iron fireplace andirons–or chenets–made in the 19th century. Somewhat Gothic in style, they have a reddish brown patina from oxidation ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$650 / set
Antique Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Stand will make the perfect companion to your fireplace hearth. Meticulously hand-crafted from red hot iron, it features a tapered ring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Cabinet Doors
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of early 19th century French doors from a cabinet or cupboard, crafted of solid chestnut. Thick panels with beautiful hand-carved stylized floral motif and waxed patina. Decorative cast iron escutcheons and large hinges. Working lock and key. All original. Carved in the panel is the name of the women for whom this piece was commissioned, likely as a wedding gift as was the custom: Gabriela Gourmelén and the date, 1823. These salvaged doors may be used to create a stand alone cabinet or may be incorporated into custom kitchen cabinetry...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
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
$3,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Unusual 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Garden Side Table Pot Stand
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An unusual cast iron former cheese press table base, extremely well built with heavy splayed legs and a grooved top with drain hole.
Probably of French o...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Silver, Pewter
$360 Sale Price
35% Off
19th century French Fire Place Mantel, Walnut
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Fire Place Mantel with mirror,
ca. 1870-1880 France,
Solid walnut,
Spectacular French Fire Place Mantel made of solid walnut.
Tapering pilasters c...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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, width 56cm, depth 44cm.
Inside...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
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
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
Pair of Vintage White Painted Concrete Garden Urns with Swag Detailing
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Enhance your garden or outdoor space with this exquisite pair of vintage white-painted concrete garden urns. These urns boast a classic Neoclassical design, featuring elegantly scrol...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Jarre Goutte Biot Grande
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
France has always been the pioneer of the European garden. These once functional olive jars eventually found their way to cascading gardens once retired, thus creating the iconic Fre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
$2,380 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
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
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
$2,100 Sale Price
38% Off
Set of 6 Antique French Garden Chairs and Metal Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This highly decorative and hard to find set of 1930s French iron and metal garden furniture includes four side chairs, two armchairs and a match...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Country French Farmhouse Oak Outdoor Wagon Wheel Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
A monumental and truly one-of-a-kind early 19th century French farmhouse outdoor loveseat bench, sourced from Provence. Originally a functional wagon wheel, this extraordinary piece ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Grand 18th Century Country French Walnut Doors ~ Plaquards
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Grand 18th Century Country French Walnut Doors ~ Plaquards in Frame are ideal for creating a wall accent or for using in your architectural plan to add interest that simply cann...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Bronzed Metal Garden Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebony color metal table base with Italian Marble top.
The metal ring on the bottom is lined with a bamboo type wood also in ebony finish.
This would make wonderful entry foyer, ce...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal, Iron
$2,160 Sale Price
25% Off
Louis XV Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we have a Louis XV antique black marble mantel with white veins. This is a lovely French piece that dates back to the 19th century.
...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$23,166
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
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
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 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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