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 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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Siesta Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back patio lounge chairs . These chairs have the original color and patina. They're in good condition considering th...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Stone Basin with Circular Carved Center
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Warm colored reclaimed antique stone basin, square shape with textured sides and round center basin. This stone piece would make a great planter or fountain.
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19th Century French Antique 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...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown
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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.
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Surround In Louis XVI Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless French provencal townhouse fireplace surround from the 18th century. Authentic leaf details on the front piece are typical for the campagnard provenance.
Louis XVI Style an...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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.
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century French Biot Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
This authentic 19th Century French Biot jar is a stunning example of traditional Provençal pottery. Crafted from terracotta, this jar was originally used to store olives or oil, embo...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Wine Press Screw Pedestals Plant Holder, French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw.
The screw has been embellished with a box decorated with diamond-cut wooden scuptures.
Brutalist style
Very stylish
Dimensions of the top 9.84/9.84 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Hand Carved Oak Columns Sculpted by French Artisan 20th century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French artisan hand carved pair of oak columns 20th century
Impressive and decorative
The oak came from the Pays Basque region of France and was sculpted by a French Artisan
Good classical columns for architectural features, furniture, garden and patios
Top of column...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Antique small Fireback France 19th Century Iron Cast Black Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A beautiful square cast iron 19th netury, in Cast Iron.
The beautiful original condition, the decorations make this a very nice usable fireback or backsplash.
It can be placed an ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
French Provincial Limestone Fireplace Mantel For Timeless Decor Setting
Located in Beervelde, BE
French antique fireplace surround with original patina.
3 massive blocks of natural limestone.
18th century period.
Dimensions:
171,5 cm Exterior Width 67,52 Inch
108 cm Exterior Hei...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Copper Converted Cistern & Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique copper lavabo or cistern and sink is unsigned, but presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1890 and done in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Square French Style Iron Base Table with Wood Top, Garden Table
Located in Miami, FL
Square French style iron base table with wood top. Garden table or bistro table
Ideal for hospitality.
Indoor and outdoor.
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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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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...
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20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Stone Jardiniere for Patio Terrace or Garden 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This jardiniere in stone comes from an odl farm in the south west of France The jardiniere keeps the marks of time with moss which contributes to its beautiful patina. It can be used...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Minimal Beige Limestone Fireplace Surround For Timeless Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless beige limestone fireplace surround with some artempo details and rounded corners.
Measurements:
127,5 cm Exterior Width 50,20 Inch
111 cm Exterior Height 43,70 Inch
105,5 cm...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Sandstone
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.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Mid-War Beige Travertin Fireplace Surround for Eclectic Vintage Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
One of a kind mid war period vintage fireplace surround in 3 solid blocks of Travertine marble. The surface reflects the light in the room and creates that ambiance we are looking fo...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Cosy Chic French Fireplace Mantle With Black Marble Details
Located in Beervelde, BE
Cosy chic fireplace surround with black marble details.
This original antique French chimneypiece stood in a library with a boiserie wall.
Dimensions:
145 cm Exterior Width 57,09 Inc...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
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
Brass and Cast Iron Antique Pump and Spout Mounted on Wood, c. 1900
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French brass (plated over copper) well pump mounted on wood with a cast iron handle. Made in France by Delacroix by around 1900. the brass stamp reads "pompes delacroix " la...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Fine Antique Mortar Form Marble Garden Urn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Garden urn taking the desirable form of the Classic European Mortars seen in France and Italy. The Urn is very weathered with an authentic overall worn surface and is curre...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Other
Antique French Bronze Decorative Fireplace Andirons; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
19th C Bronze/brass fireplace ware with acanthus leaves & urn.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century French Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Gorgeous pair of 18th century French iron gates.
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Late 18th 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
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.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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.
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Antique Limestone Basin with Repairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A beautifully sized antique and reclaimed stone sink, with drain hole at back. Concrete patched / repairs can be seen to the perimeter walls of th...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Wood Urn Flower Pot With Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French wood urn flower pot with lid. Nice wood details and nice original tin liner too.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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.
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Late 19th Century Faded Blue-Color Enamel Cast Iron Urn
By E. Paris et Cie
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century faded blue-color enamel cast iron urn with jester-faced mask handles. Heavy, fine quality cast iron. Made by E. Paris, marked "E. Paris Bte SGDG...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Outdoor Fontainebleau Round Table 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.
...
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2010s Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
A Large, Heavy Pair of Late 19th Century Iron Andirons Complete with Grate
Located in Chillerton, 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...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Provençal Carrara Brocatelle & Verde Marble Chimneypiece
Located in Ware, GB
18th Century French Provençal Carrara Marble Fireplace with Brocatelle and dark Verde marble to frieze and jambs. Carved motif to centre of frieze.
Elegant carved arch to the top of...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Garden Table
Located in London, England
Folding French garden table in original green paint finish. Circa 1930
H 70cm x W 120cm x D 80cm
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Fontainebleau Sofa 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.
...
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2010s Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Traditional French Style Mirrored Pedestal Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traditional mirrored pedestal table constructed from beveled mirror and gold gilded wood.
Top is mirrored with a small circle cut out. See i...
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20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Iron and Brass Fireplace Tools with Andirons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional and unique set of fireplace tools including andirons.
Iron shows years of patina adding to the aged beauty of this set.
Acquired on a trip to Europe from old estate.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
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...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of andiron attributed to Edouard Schenk
Located in Paris, FR
Attributed to Edouard Schenk (1874-1959).
Pair of black patinated wrought iron andirons simulating dogs.
Circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Wrought Iron Gate Post Corners
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th century French wrought iron gate post corners.
A lovely large pair of wrought iron corner brackets, these would have many uses, they a...
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Mid-19th Century Antique 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.