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

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

$3,650

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 sides and beautiful hand carvings...

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

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Walnut

Clock and pair of candelabra - Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mantel set - N° 1691

$12,356

Clock and pair of candelabra - Louis XVI style gilt-bronze mantel set - N° 1691

Located in Paris, FR

Exceptional Louis XVI-style gilt-bronze mantel set – Clock and pair of candelabra, France, 19th century Ref. No.: 1691 A magnificent mantel set comprising a clock and a pair of can...

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

Materials

Bronze

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

$706

H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Travel clock with case. Metal, glass, leather, etc. XIX century. Case with lid at the top and front with a transparent glass sheet, upholstered on the inside, containing a travel cl...

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

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Metal, Other

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$2,800

H 22 in W 15 in D 9 in

Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

very fine quality Antique French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

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

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

$46,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock

$5,001

H 87.01 in W 30.71 in D 8.67 in

19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock

Located in Boden, SE

19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from Boden,Norrbotten Northern Sweden. The Mora clock is original painted. It has a lovely b...

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

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Pine

French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock

$7,750

H 90 in W 20 in D 9.5 in

French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

Faux-painted, French Morbier tall case clock with brass and enamel face, hammered brass pendulum. Posies, lily-of-the-valley and strawbe...

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

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint

$5,001

H 94.89 in W 23.23 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Folk Art tall case clock from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and beautiful carvings. Beautiful handpainted flowers on the front. The M...

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

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Pine

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany 9 Tube Tall Case Grandfather Clock

$2,950

H 95.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany 9 Tube Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany 9 Tube Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 95.5" Tall X 25.5" Wide X 18" Deep This stunning clock was ...

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

Materials

Brass

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

$67,850Sale Price|20% Off

H 106.5 in W 27.75 in D 15.75 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 Louis XVI style long case clock.

$75,707

H 98.43 in W 29.14 in D 15.36 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.

By Charles Frodsham

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enam...

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

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Tall Case Clock, Hand-Painted, Brass, Provincial

$4,500

H 92.88 in W 21.63 in D 11 in

19th Century French Tall Case Clock, Hand-Painted, Brass, Provincial

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...

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

Materials

Metal, Iron, Bronze, Brass

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Garniture Set with Clock & Candelabras

$3,250Sale Price / set|29% Off

H 16.5 in W 21 in D 21 in

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Garniture Set with Clock & Candelabras

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze and White Marble Three Piece Clock Set, late 19th century, comprising a globe clock, with strike on bell timepiece movement, supported by th...

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

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock

$75,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 81.13 in W 20 in D 12.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock

By Kahn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal "Régulateur de Parquet" Clock, after the model attributed to Jean-...

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Previously Available Items

French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880

Sold

H 14 in W 5 in D 6 in

French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous French three-piece clock set embellished with marble and ormolu mounts together with champlevé enamel Circa 1880 In full working order with mercury pendulum Bought from a de...

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1880s Antique French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

Sold

H 88 in W 35 in D 22 in

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an incredible malachite and ormolu clock Large clock stands on the malachite stand with cabriole legs Such a high end maximalist look Ormolu fixtures are original and...

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1980s Vintage French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Malachite

French Provincial Style Black Tole Clock with Base

Sold

H 22.5 in W 12 in D 4 in

French Provincial Style Black Tole Clock with Base

Located in Queens, NY

"French Provincial style black tole clock with cream oval face with roman numerals mounted on a curved rectangular base. Some wear and paint loss."

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20th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique French Table Clock in Bronze from the Carlo X Era

Sold

H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in

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

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt

Sold

H 18 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in

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

Materials

Marble

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.