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French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

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
French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950
French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950

French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French decorative box made of solid wood, dating from the 1950s, adorned with carved and painted panels depicting traditional figures (female and male portraits in regional costume...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Set of 2 Rectangular French Breton Wood Trinket Jewelry Boxes
Set of 2 Rectangular French Breton Wood Trinket Jewelry Boxes

Set of 2 Rectangular French Breton Wood Trinket Jewelry Boxes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in France, a charming set of two hand-carved wooden Breton style boxes. Breton is a type of French antique furniture from the Brittany region in France. The Breton style is ...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Provincial Chinese Wooden Lock Box, Early 20th Century
Provincial Chinese Wooden Lock Box, Early 20th Century

Provincial Chinese Wooden Lock Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Chinese table chest balances rustic charm with refined simplicity. Dated to the early 20th century, the wooden lock box would have been used to store money and valuables...

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Early 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920
Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920

Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920

Located in High Point, NC

Sevres style hand painted porcelain dresser box with hand applied ormolu mounts and feet. Wonderful condition.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Box Bird bronze
Box Bird bronze

Box Bird bronze

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Paris, FR

Box Bird bronze Ceramic H x W x D : 27.00 cm. x 10.00 cm. x 6.50 cm. 10.63 in. x 3.94 in. x 2.56 in. Good condition This elongated box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decor...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Colombes
Colombes

Colombes

$2,126

Colombes

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Paris, FR

Colombes Ceramic H x W x D : 6.50 cm. x 26.50 cm. x 9.50 cm. 2.56 in. x 10.43 in. x 3.74 in. Very good condition This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated wi...

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Wooden box and mirror, France, 1950
Wooden box and mirror, France, 1950

Wooden box and mirror, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wooden box with integrated mirror, made in France circa 1950. This elegant box features a metal hinged, expandable structure, typical of mid-20th-century sewing boxes or vanity cases...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Glass

Wooden "tobacco" box, France, 1950
Wooden "tobacco" box, France, 1950

Wooden "tobacco" box, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French wooden box from the 1950s, originally intended for storing tobacco. Rectangular in shape, it is distinguished by its clean, functional lines, typical of mid-20th-century utilitarian objects. The wood has a beautiful antique patina, with warm, deep tones that highlight the natural grain. The decoration is accentuated by a geometric pattern inlaid on the lid and front, adding a subtle graphic touch. Authentic and elegant, this "Tobacco" box is now ideal as a decorative object, storage box, or desk accessory, fitting perfectly into a vintage, mid-century, or classic interior. Key Features: Wooden tobacco...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century Flowers Decor
Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century Flowers Decor

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century Flowers Decor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, red and brown in color.

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19th Century English Antique French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century Flowers Decor
Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century Flowers Decor

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century Flowers Decor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Grey and Yellow in color.

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19th Century English Antique French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950
French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950

French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950 Description: This is a decorative wooden box made in France around 1950. The lid features a refined geomet...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor
Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 20th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Green and brown in color.

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20th Century English French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Decorative Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor
Large Decorative Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor

Large Decorative Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 20th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Green and brown in color.

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20th Century English French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Box in Ceramic with Floral Decoration Pattern
Box in Ceramic with Floral Decoration Pattern

Box in Ceramic with Floral Decoration Pattern

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This jewelry box, can be used as a vide poche too. It is in ceramic, and has been done in France in the 1950's, by a French artist named François Lambo. It is in a very good condition.

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Small Ceramic Lidded Box – France – 1960s – Patinated Glaze with Modern Geometri
Small Ceramic Lidded Box – France – 1960s – Patinated Glaze with Modern Geometri

Small Ceramic Lidded Box – France – 1960s – Patinated Glaze with Modern Geometri

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Small Ceramic Lidded Box – France – 1960s – Patinated Glaze with Modern Geometric Design Description: This is a small ceramic lidded box, made in France in the 1960s, showcasing a u...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Colombes
Colombes

Colombes

$2,126

Colombes

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Paris, FR

Colombes Ceramic Object dimensions (H x W x D) : 6.50 cm. x 27.00 cm. x 9.50 cm. (2.56 in. x 10.63 in. x 3.74 in.) Very good condition This wooden box is topped with an embossed ea...

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Flowers Jewellery box
Flowers Jewellery box

Flowers Jewellery box

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Paris, FR

Glazed ceramic jewellery box with flowers and blackened wooden base. This beautiful jewelry box is topped with a stamped earthenware lid and decorated with a floral enamel motif fea...

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1960s Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Box Birds
Box Birds

Box Birds

$1,772

Box Birds

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Paris, FR

This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated with bluish, green and white polychrome enamels. For Mithé Espelt, the object is an essential element of the boudoir....

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic, Wood

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Paris, FR

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Located in Paris, FR

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French Provincial jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial jewelry boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jewelry boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial jewelry boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original jewelry boxes, popular names associated with this style include and Castel Limoges. 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 jewelry boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $390 and tops out at $1,975 while the average work can sell for $485.