French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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.

Style: French Provincial

Antique French Table Clock in Bronze from the Carlo X Era

Located in Milano, IT

An antique table clock in gilded and bronzed bronze, made in France during the Carlo X era, represents an authentic masterpiece of the art and hor...

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1820s French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Table Clock in Bronze from the Carlo X Era

Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century

By Europa Antiques

Located in Madrid, ES

RARE FRENCH TABLE CLOCK end 19th Century In yellow metal and cloisonné enamels "flowers", enameled dial and pendulum with river landscapes and enam...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A fine early 19th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Provence made of solid walnut. The case is in three parts with paneled...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Walnut

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in

19th Century French Provincial Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

A fine quality three-piece French gilt red marble and bronze clock set comprising two three branch candelabra and a mantel clock. The clock has a whi...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Provincial Three-Piece Clock Set

H 17 in W 12 in D 5 in

19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock After Thomas Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Essex, MA

Late 19th century mahogany chinoiserie tall case clock after Thomas Chippendale. Made around circa 1890-1900 in exacting detail to Thomas C...

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Late 19th Century English Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock After Thomas Chippendale

H 103 in W 22 in D 14 in

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French late 19th century gilded ormolu and champleve enamel mantel (fireplace) clock. Having urns and a cherub above the eight day clock that chimes...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

H 18.51 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case wit...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock

H 81.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in

19th Century Swedish Case Clock

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique Swedish Mora case clock in original light green color. Base is later made. Clock is sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee. Weights, pendulum and key included.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Case Clock

H 89.75 in W 23.75 in D 7.25 in

Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful antique French gilt bronze clock by A. D. Mougin. Modelled in architectural form and covered with scrolling acanthus decoration to represent a romantic ruin. To the top ...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Clock

H 15.5 in W 11 in D 5 in

Daum Crystal Table Clock from the 1950s, France

By Daum

Located in DÉNIA, ES

Daum : Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom and with original sticker ; Mechanism of the pendulum has just been revised and humiliated by a specialist! imperative before a purchase if the clock is more than 5 years old. Unique and Timeless Design: Daum is a renowned French crystal manufacturer known for its exquisite craftsmanship and artistic designs. Vintage Daum crystal...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal

Daum Crystal Table Clock from the 1950s, France

H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in

Antique Wall Clock From the Interwar Period

Located in Opole, PL

Antique wall clock from the interwar Period We present you a wall clock placed in an oak case with a glazed elliptical lid, which protects the c...

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Early 20th Century Dutch French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Oak

Antique Wall Clock From the Interwar Period

H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 7.09 in

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

By Alexandre Fournier

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Original seven day Morbier...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock

H 90.5 in W 18.5 in D 8.5 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning Baroque style antique French Cartel wall clock. It is beautifully modelled in gilded bronze in the shape of a shield. To the sides are bold acanthus scrolls with finely fr...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

H 21.75 in W 13 in D 5 in

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock

By Charles Cressent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Regence style figural ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry long-case regulator, after a Model by Charles Cressent (Fren...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock

H 106.5 in W 27.75 in D 15.75 in

Previously Available Items

French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful French antique clock set with garniture Classic mantle clock crafted from gilt and marble The clock has a chiming mechanism which chimes on...

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1980s Vintage French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble

French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt

H 18 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in

French Provincial table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial table clocks and desk clocks 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 table clocks and desk clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with bronze, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial table clocks and desk clocks 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 table clocks and desk clocks, popular names associated with this style include and Europa Antiques. 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 table clocks and desk clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,069 and tops out at $7,238 while the average work can sell for $3,975.