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
Returnable Items Only
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Pair of 19th C. French Giltwood Cache Rideauxs "Curtain Covers"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French giltwood cache rideaus The window coverings, designed for hanging draperies, showcase an elegant but simple design with beautiful gilding.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A pair of cassolettes
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of cassolettes - carved wood and gilt - rare and very decorative
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Round Marble Top Cafe Bistro Table with Wonderful Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top round cafe table or bistro table with a classic Provence iron base. Marble is a stunning white, beige and subtle plum with veining. Could be in the center...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Oval Marble Top Cafe Table with Exceptional Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top oval cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provincial iron base. Marble is a stunning beige marble with veining. Very nice edge on all four sides - an...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal
Larage French Marble Top Dining Table with Iron Base with Maker's Name
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large versatile French marble top rectangular cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provencal green iron base. Marble is a stunning dark green marble with lovely veining...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal
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.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French Wrought Iron Gates, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French wrought iron garden gate grilles or decorative panels with green painted patina. Good quality iron work. Some rust and peeling paint. Please refer to photos for mor...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion
The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy ...
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Paint
Set of French Painted Double Entry Door with Iron Insert
Located in North Hollywood, 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
19th Century French Cast Iron Alfred Corneau Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to the 19th century this stunning heavy cast iron French urn attributed to the Corneau Charleville Foundry is in superb condition, historically painted in a deep Aubergine wit...
Category
1860s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Delft Style Blue and White Tile Featuring a Soldier
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand painted blue and white Delft or French Provincial style ceramic tile featuring a soldier carrying a flag. This would make an excellent coaster.
Holland, Cir...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
H:27cm W:25,5cm D:10cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Brass Round Passage Door Knobs Set of 2 England 1920s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique patinated round brass passage door knobs sets on square spindle with rosettes.
These antique traditional door knobs will add timeless character to any door, rustic, farm hous...
Category
Early 20th Century English French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Couple French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of small cast iron fountain heads with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measurement is individual.
H:20cm W:18,5cm D:8,5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Patio Marble Top Table Wrought Iron Base & Set of Four Chairs
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Bistro painted wrought iron patio set in original pink and yellow patina. This set includes a bistro table with a round marble top, over pink painted iron base, rising on fo...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Painted Wrought Iron Plant Stands, Jardiniere - Set of 2
Located in Sheridan, CO
(pair) French white-painted iron garden planters, 20th c., having pierced heart basket, rising on scrolled base.
Dimensions:
Approx 28"h, 18"diam
Acquired at European estate auctio...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
A pair of painted French doors circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted French doors circa 1900. Each door having twelve mirrored panes. Total: 55"W
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Empire Louis XVII Giltwood Marble Topped Jardinière Bust Stands
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of French Empire style gold giltwood with marble tops Jardine stands
A very good looking and decorative pair, original designed...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Vintage White Cast Iron Campana Lion Mask Urn Planters, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
A pair of cast iron campana-form garden urn planters, in a white painted finish, having egg and dart rim, over grapevine and melon ribbed body, lion mask handles, rising on integral ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wine Press Screw Pedestals Plant Holders, French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of french pedestals wine press screws
Brutalist style
Very stylish
Dimensions of the top 9.84/9.84 in. (25/25 cm)
Good antique condit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slightly distressed French Provincial paneled doors for a cabinet this striking pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring c...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Petite French Faience Vase Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Small French faience jardinière with floral pattern Desvres, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Bespoke Pair Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter boxes in lacquered white (as these are custom made to order, customers may request any color from the Benjamin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Bespoke Single Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Box
Located in New York, NY
Single Bespoke Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter box in lacquered white (as these are custom made to order, customers may request any color from the Ben...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Wrought Iron Topiary Urn Form
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial black wrought iron planter with topiary form. This piece could also be used as a candle holder.
USA, Late-20th Century
Measures: 9"W x 9"D x 24.5"H.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Hammered Brass Lion Head Jardiniere
Located in Middletown, MD
Late 19th century hammered brass jardiniere originally from France featuring lion head handles with copper rivets, a rolled rim, and three paw feet.
Normal wear commensurate with ag...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand.
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French farm pitcher or vessel, with SOLID OAK staves. Custome...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Tuscan Mediterranean Style Cast Aluminum Garden Patio Settee Loveseat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tuscan Mediterranean Style Cast Aluminum Garden Patio Settee Loveseat. Item featured is 21st Century, Pre-owned. Measurements: 34" H x 41" W x 22" D x 17" Seat height x 24.5" Arm hei...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
19th c. French Bistro Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French heavy cast iron bistro table. White marble top with brass band around the perimeter. Beautiful patina. All original. Circa 1870-1890 28"H x 19.75" Diameter. We...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
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
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
19th century French Tole Hand Painted Planter w/ Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century French tole container. It features a trapezoidal shape and stands on four ornate brass feet with acanthus leaf motifs. The main body is adorned with a bouquet of flowe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
A set of four panel French entry doors circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four panel French entry doors circa 1900. Having four panes of glass each.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Magnificent Tall 9.5 Feet High French Faux Painted Carved Paneled Double Doors
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stunning pair of early majestic French doors; solid paneled frame construction with 4 panels each. Taken from an important chateau in France, these doors will add importance and el...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Wrough Iron Mechanical Rotisserie Spit, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ornate and functional 19th-century French cast-iron rotisserie.
It consists of a winding jack resting on four claw feet, a handle, a winding key, 2 positions for the spit from the ro...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Bronze Antique Anders
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of antique andirons made of gilt bronze decorated with large acanthus leaves. Dimensions 12 width x 37 length x 19 height.
LP29
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique White French Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century French fence railing from a balcony section constructed from wrought iron. It is beautifully handcrafted with twisted, scrolled decoration and heart motifs. The iron sti...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Antique Biot Pots
By Biot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the allure of these expansive antique Biot pots, once vessels of precious oils. Adorned with an interior glaze reflecting the distinctive palette of Southern France, these...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Metal Climbing Rose Outdoor Garden Bench Settee Loveseat 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
(2 Available) Vintage metal garden bench with climbing rose design along the back. Features scrolled arms with roses and a lattice rosett...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique French Empire Solid Marble with Brass Accents Corinthian Pillar Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique circa 1880 French marble pillar pedestal with gold gilt brass accents
A very good looking and well made antique marble pillar...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Massive French Copper Cauldron with Iron Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized hand-hammered copper cauldron with iron handles. France, early 20th century.
This handcrafted copper cauldron has a terrific aged patina. The copper is heavily adorned by t...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique French Door in Provençal blue with herbalist or pressed flowers
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Old French Door in Provencal Blue with a Herbalist or Pressed Herbs Collection with their description signs on each of them.
Each herb...
Category
1790s Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Organic Material, Wood, Paint
19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Two Handles, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French big pot which can be used as a planter or jardinière.
Copper
If you like it, please see also LU4476227879132 19th century planter copper jardini...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Large Pair of Anduze Pottery Planters
By Boisset
Located in Hastings, GB
A very good sized pair of hand made Anduze pottery planters from the South of France, small losses to the rim of one of the pots.
A great looking pair of very desirable planters.
...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Handle, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French bucket can be used as a planter or jardinière.
Copper
Interior dimensions: diameter 8.46 in. (21.5 cm), height: 8.07 in. (20.5 cm)...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Majolica Flower Planter
Located in Madison, MS
This beautiful French Majolica flower planter, circa 1900, has so many lovely details and vibrant colors. The dominating colors are purple and green. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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
19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece.
France, circa 1800-1850.
Weathered
Measurement includes the wooden base.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Antique French Mantel Fireplace Surround Breton Brittany Carved Dark Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Mantel Fireplace Surround Breton Brittany Carved Dark Oak .
Direct from France, this gorgeous statement piece will add elegance a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique 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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