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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
French, 17th/ 18th Century, Forged Iron Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron weathervane. Beautiful eyecatcher, France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
H:74cm W:32cm D:11,5cm
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
An 18th Century Provincial Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well executed late 18th century Provincial Louis XV style fireplace in Calacatta and Breche Violette marbles. The jambs with paneled Breche Violette and fine carv...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble
Axel-Vervoordt Style Fireplace Base Stone In Off-White French Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rectangular reclaimed piece of French limestone with original structure and artempo wear.
Rounded corners on one side.
The perfect Axel-Vervoordt Wabi-Sabi Slow-Living Style fireplac...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Provincial Olive Oil Biot jar with Yellow and Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large size French terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with yellow glazed lip and green drippings from the 18th century. Emanating rustic Provencal charm, this large 18th-ce...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Rustic Finca Stone Fireplace Surround Raw And Brutalist Forever
Located in Beervelde, BE
French rawness forever fireplace mantel in great condition with all the necessary artempo details.
The perfect decorative element for a ranch or mountain retreat where one wants to ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Solid Axel-Vervoordt Style Fireplace Original Reclaimed Base Stone In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This solid base stone is a striking piece of off-white French limestone, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless elegance of Axel Vervoordt’s aesthetic. The rectangular, reclai...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Bastide Limestone Fireplace Surround From Provence With Straight Lines
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beige limestone fireplace mantel in great condition and with some artempo details. Unique architectural element from French provincial interior. Louis XVI period, 18th century.
Meas...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Provincial Stone Fireplace Surround From Provence Bastide
Located in Beervelde, BE
Medieval stone fireplace from the south of France. Unique fireplace surround for timeless authentic slow-living interior design project.
Exceptional artempo wear and condition. This ...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial Reclaimed Fireplace Surround In Hard Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French limestone fireplace surround in limestone for contemporary living.
This is a grand and elegant fireplace element in great condition.
Measurements:
184 cm Exterior Width 72,44 ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
An Antique 18th century Provincial French Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Caen Stone Provincial Fireplace. The cantered jambs with stop fluted front panels and carved raised panels. The frieze serpentine in design with raised panelle...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Hand Carved stone Antique Farm Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved stone Antique Farm Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA . A Rare 18th century unique original antique French Limestone fireplace mantel. this country fireplac...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Bronze Bell by Biron PARIS
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century French Bronze Bell by Biron PARIS
Old bronze bell with inscription: “E. Biron à Paris” this piece is in good original un resto...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
17th Century Antique Farm Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This 17th century antique farmer's mantel is a subtle yet elegant breakfast room or study mantel.
Measurements: 44.5" W x 12.5" D x 43.5"
Firebox: ...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Provincial Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround With Star Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Limestone French fireplace surround for a small budget.
The fronton has been restored and has a nice star in the center. The surface has been honed.
Measurements:
168,5 cm Exterior W...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Early 18th Century French Provincial Cast Iron Fireback
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 18th Century French Provincial Cast Iron Fireback
Firebacks were placed at the rear of a fireplace to protect the wall from heat and radiate warmth into the room. This pieces ...
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Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
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
French Provincial Tole Washstand
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial grey faux wood painted tole washstand with side bars and gold wreath decoration.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Tôle
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
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