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: Mid-20th Century
Pair French Zinc Agave Plant Specimen Sculptures
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid-century French zinc sculptures on removable stands. Could be displayed inside or out. Incredibly chic on top of a large armoire or console.
Also charming in an urn or terracotta...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Plant Pot Holder, glazed Terracotta, Green color, France 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a plant pot holder. It has been made in France circa 1930. It is made in Terracotta Glazed, with Green Color.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French Cast Stone Putto Garden Sculpture
Located in Sheridan, CO
French cast stone garden sculpture, putto with grapevines, rising on separate pedestal base, with shell motif.
Dimensions
approx 54"h, 12"w, 10.5"d
Acquired at an large European e...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Vintage Round Faux Bois Planters
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage round faux bois planters hand-sculpted in concrete circa 1945-1964 in France. Surfaces of planters simulates the texture and look of rustic wood. Sold together and pr...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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
French Terracotta Large Vase Planter Anduze Style Patio Garden 20th Mid-Century
By Boisset
Located in Labrit, Landes
This terracotta planter is made is the Anduze style from the Boisset brothers manufacture.
This type of vase has been made by the Boisset family at Anduze in the South of France for...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
1950s French Blue and White Floral Cast Iron Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron planter from France, circa 1950. Recalling the French countryside of a bygone era, cast iron elements are bolted together in a charming rustic construction. Adorned with ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Pedestals With Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of French pedestals with marble tops. Great addition to your architectural French inspired home and interiors.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Terracotta Large Vase Planter Anduze Style Patio Garden 20th Mid-Century
By Boisset
Located in Labrit, Landes
This terracotta planter is made is the Anduze style from the Boisset brothers manufacture.
This type of vase has been made by the Boisset family at Anduze in the South of France for...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Vintage Painted Stone Toadstool Mushrooms with Red Caps
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming pair of vintage painted stone toadstools hails from mid-20th century Belgium, epitomizing whimsical garden decor. Standing tall with pai...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair Vintage Painted Stone Toadstools Mushrooms with Red Caps
Located in South Salem, NY
This charming pair of vintage painted stone toadstools hails from mid-20th century Belgium, epitomizing whimsical garden decor. Standing tall with pai...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Beautifully Distressed French Cast Iron Urn Medici Garden Vases
Located in Draper, UT
Heavy, charming classic French cast iron Medici form garden urn. Beautiful patina featuring original paint, patina, and exposed rusting. Perfect size for table, shelf or mantle. T...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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....
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Freestanding Vintage Garden Wrought Iron Planter with Five Movable Pot Holders
Located in New York, NY
Unusual freestanding wrought iron plant stand having a bench like back with five ring form pot holders, which fit into the horizontal rails, as shown. The pot holders are movable and...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage French White Painted Trellis
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French white painted trellis (circa 1940) from a garden near Versailles. White painted wooden trellis is composed of eight sections which ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Tile Top Table with Iron Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
French garden table with a round top having a geometric glazed terra cotta center bordered by pottery shards in floral designs. The wrought iron base has graceful lines highlighted w...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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
Anduze Pot in Cream Yellow
By Boisset
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anduze Pot in Cream Yellow, France, Mid 20th century.
This well sized Anduze pot has a warm cream yellow color and a glazed surface, showing a rich high ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
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
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 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...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French Pair of Vintage Terracotta Planters Pots with Swags and Putti
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of beautiful French cylindrical terracotta planters having relief decoration of cherubs and pretty swags.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Serpentine Fender with French Style Neoclassical Andirons
Located in Asheville, NC
Colonial Williamsburg brass serpentine shaped pierced work, polished brass fire fender, pair of French style andirons with left and right brass cast...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Wrought Iron and Ceramic Planters - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of vintage French planters comprised of wrought iron and Spanish ceramic pots. These planters could be hung from hooks or placed on the ground or a table top. Collect...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Painted Decorative Bucket or Umbrella Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Green French Vineyard Harvesting tool, tole painted, with a beautiful green aged exterior. In the 19th century these were used for hand harvesting the grapes. Now, it could ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
20th Century Central European Oak Garden Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six garden chairs in natural oak evoke a sense of leisure and ease. Made in Central Europe in the 20th Century, the angle of the back...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
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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