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
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
Antique Terracotta Faux Bois Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Embrace timeless charm with our Antique Terracotta Faux Bois Planter, a tall masterpiece featuring multiple mouths. This exquisite piece seamlessly marries nature-inspired design and...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
Vintage French Cast Iron Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron chair from France, produced circa 1960. A richly decorated garden chair with white and green patination. This cast metal seat stands out fo...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
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
$2,990
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 ...
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2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$8,110 / item
Antique Stone Basin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This basin is small enough to fit on a table indoors or outdoors. It looks beautiful planted with orchids or the like. Patina and wear over years add to the character of this basin. ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
$1,400
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...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron scrolled feet. These early 20th Century examples are rare to find in such lovely condi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
$1,728 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Stone Basin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This unique rectangular limestone basin would make a gorgeous planter or bubbling fountain. The stone has a beautiful patina and texture to it after y...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$2,800
A Large, Heavy Pair of Late 19th Century Iron Andirons Complete with Grate
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large, Heavy Pair of Late 19th Century Iron Andirons Complete with Grate
This is a Very Heavy pair of Andirons, they are made of cast iron and topped off with a Fleur des Lys a...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Limestone Basin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This low rectangular trough or basin makes a beautiful planter for succulents or lavender! A good size and shape, with a lot of character and patina...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$1,800
Italian Tile Top Dining Table
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage dining table with an elongated octagon form top featuring colorful Italian tiles with bold floral designs bordered by a painted wood frame.
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Fireback with Crowned Fleur-de-Lis Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch top black fireback with relief decoration of palm fronds framing a crown and crest with fleur-de-lis motifs. With a leafy outer border. Incrustations overall. Custom iron sta...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country style gray iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 12"W x 11"D x 16.75"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
19th Century French Antique Scrubbed Pine Trompe L'oeil Decorated Doors
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FRENCH SCRUBBED AND WORN PINE TENON-MORTISED DOORS
With decoupage & trompe l'oeil decoration throughout 19th century
Item # 306UMJ21P
These super fun and incredibly worn F...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Pair of Antique French Painted Farm Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden doors sourced from a farm in France, some wear in back corners.
Wonderful when mounted on a barn track as sliding doors.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
Set of 2 Absinthe Fountains, 1900s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Absinthe Fountains, 1900s Set of 2
Vintage Design
Pair of Absinthe fountains with four taps.
Additional information:
Materials:Glass, Pewter
Color:Clear, grey
Design Period: 1890 t...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pewter
$4,031 / set
Vintage Boho Crested Fireplace Surround
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add architectural elegance to your space with this vintage boho crested fireplace surround, a timeless piece that beautifully blends classical form with relaxed sophistication. Featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Antique Pillar Plant Stand
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Antique French Carved Wood Plant Stand – Late 19th Century
Add a touch of old-world charm to your home with this elegant French antique plant stand. Crafted in the late 19th century...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 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
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
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 8"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Armillary Sundial on Green Marble Base
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial on a green marble base
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8.5"D x 15.75"H
Very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Large Pair Urns on Pedestals
Located in Miami, FL
Large pair Carrara Marble Urns with Pedestals, pedestals are later made for the urns, each one carved with cherubs with deer and other side cherubs hunting an eagle.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
$40,000
Outdoor Fontainebleau Sun Lounger in Dark Green Steel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designer and artist José Lévy created the Fontainebleau outdoor collection, a deeply personal project inspired by his own country house near Fontainebleau, an hour south of Paris.
...
Category
2010s Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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
A 19th Century French Oak And Leather Log Or Storage Box
Located in London, GB
A Handsome 19th Century French Oak and Leather Log or Storage Box. Of serpentine form with geometric lozenge decoration to its lid and base. Leather clad with attractive stud detaili...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Large French Satin Walnut Planter Jardinière
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large French Satin Walnut Planter Jardinière
The planter is a real stand alone statement piece, it is made in Satin Walnut, this piece has a wonderful colour and patina, it stands...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Ornamental Iron Wire Garden Planter Stands Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous set of matching ornamental iron wire plant stands.
Each is in original condition with worn chippy white enamel.
No breaks or damage. Both are solid and level.
Approx 16" int...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Suite of Grey Painted Cast Iron Table and Four Tabourets
Located in Washington, DC
A suite of grey painted cast iron garden table with original white marble top, and four tabouret stools. Measures: Table W 35.5" x D 23.5" x H 29", Stools' size 12.5" diameter and 16...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
Linen carder, popular art, early 20th century, France
Located in LYON, FR
Very pretty wooden decorative object with very pretty details and inlays in the wood.
An object just for the pleasure of the object and to d...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Antique Stone Basin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This unique basin has an original drain spout hole on one side. This would make a unique planter or element in a water feature. Some places of patchi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
$2,200
19th Century Faux Bois Fountain & Basin Perimeter
Located in Ross, CA
Faux Bois Stone Concrete Fountain and Basin Perimeter (c. 1890). This beautiful, artistically crafted imitation wood grain trompe-l’oeil fountain was a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$12,563 Sale Price
24% Off
Early 20th century French Pot à Confit or Terracotta Vase 11.5"high
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Early 20th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips and losses to glaze, near top. These ordinary earthenware vessels...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Early 19th Century French Provincial Wardrobe Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Dating to the early 19th century, this pair of French provincial wardrobe doors offers timeless architectural beauty with their dry-scraped surface revealing soft layers of cream, sa...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak, Paint
Hand-Painted 20th Century Ceramic Indoor Watering Can Floral Motifs
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hand-Painted 20th Century Ceramic Indoor Watering Can, Floral Motifs & Twisted Green Handle
Description:
This charming small ceramic watering can, crafted and hand-painted in the 20th century, combines practical function with delicate decoration. Designed for indoor use, it features a twisted green ceramic handle and a white base color, richly adorned with floral motifs in red, green, and orange. With its gentle patina, this piece embodies the warmth and character of vintage craftsmanship, making it perfect as a decorative accent or a functional watering tool for indoor plants.
Key features include:
Hand-Painted Floral Decoration: The surface is embellished with vibrant hand-painted flowers, creating a lively and colorful composition that brings a touch of nature and artistry to any space.
Twisted Green Handle: The twisting design of the green handle adds texture, elegance, and a playful touch, contrasting beautifully with the lighter body.
Vintage Patina: Signs of gentle aging on the ceramic surface lend an authentic vintage charm, reflecting its 20th-century origins.
Functional & Decorative: Perfect for watering small plants, herbs, or flowers indoors, but equally beautiful as a decorative object placed on a shelf, windowsill, or console table.
Compact Size: Ideal for small living spaces, urban apartments, or anyone looking to add a subtle vintage touch to their interior garden setup.
Versatile Style: Its delicate colors and rustic charm make it suitable for bohemian, country, shabby chic, or eclectic decors.
This hand-painted 20th-century ceramic watering can is more than a gardening tool—it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and vintage beauty, offering a perfect blend of functionality and artistic decor for modern living spaces.
Keywords: vintage ceramic watering can...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Brass French Andirons-1890's, Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Antique brass andirons made in France in the early part of the 20th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
$475 / set
Antique Seedling Conservatory, AC-0076
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Seedling Conservatory. Crackled painted wood frame and bottom with glass inserts. Lid lifts to open.
Item #: AC-0076
Dimensions: 21”W x 9.5”D x 10”H.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
French Green Painted Bistro Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Welcome the old-world charm and style of this stunning French green painted bistro table into your home! The small round design fits perfectly in ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage 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
$425 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Louis XV Light Ochre Marble Fireplace with Carved Floral Centre
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exceptional fireplace surround originates from France and dates to the mid-18th century. Carved from a luminous ochre marble, it embodies the graceful aesthetics of the period—c...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Castelnaudary Terracotta Olive Snake Motif Planter, Circa 19th Century
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare find: an antique olive colored Castelnaudary French terracotta planter adorned with a rare snake motif. This uniquely versatile piece features three handles and has...
Category
20th Century French 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
$624 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Faux Bois Trough
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Faux Bois was at its height during the Art Nouveau era in France between the 19th and 20th century. Now reimagined for a contemporary audience, this hand sculpted trough features cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$3,400
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
Louis XIII Antique Limestone Mantel, circa 1680
Located in Dallas, TX
Louis XIII antique limestone mantel is a great conversation piece and sure to impress with its nice clean lines and bold presence.
Origin: France, circa 1680.
Measurements: 79"...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Neoclassical French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8.5"D x 10.75"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Ceramic Confit Jar #3
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze.
Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras...
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
French Provençale Style Arabescato Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Provençale style Arabescato marble fireplace, with ornately carved Rococo frieze and jambs of scrolls and foliage. Unusually high ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Provincial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $749 and tops out at $17,724 while the average work can sell for $6,500.
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