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French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco 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
Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970
Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970

Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Tabacco box with a Lid in wood. With brass. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa 1970.

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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Wood

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Bellows Porcelain Trinket Box
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Bellows Porcelain Trinket Box

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Bellows Porcelain Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Tustin, CA

Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed bellows...

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970
Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970

Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Tabacco box in wood. With brass. Leaf Decor pattern. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa 1970.

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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

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French Provincial snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial snuff boxes and tobacco boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage snuff boxes and tobacco boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial snuff boxes and tobacco boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original snuff boxes and tobacco boxes, popular names associated with this style include and 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 snuff boxes and tobacco boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $750 while the average work can sell for $295.