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French Provincial Wall 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.

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Style: French Provincial
Comtoise Morbier Wall Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
Morbier wall clock movement with the weights, key and balance. Strikes on the hour and two minutes after and on the half hour. This clock has just been professionally cleaned and se...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Comtoise Morbier Wall Clock
Comtoise Morbier Wall Clock

Comtoise Morbier Wall Clock

$895
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime. Item features Bronze ormolu, beveled glass door, includes keys as pictur...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime

Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime

$795
French Tower Clock Face
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic large French iron tower clock face. This large clock face retains its original aged paint and large copper hands. Brilliant patina to th...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Clocks

Materials

Iron

French Tower Clock Face
French Tower Clock Face

French Tower Clock Face

$6,579
19th Century Zinc 'Clock Tower' Antique Wall Clock
Located in Cirencester, GB
Sourced in the South of France we love the patina to this large zinc clock. We have replaced the clock mechanism with a new battery high torque system.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Clocks

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19th Century Zinc 'Clock Tower' Antique Wall Clock
19th Century Zinc 'Clock Tower' Antique Wall Clock

19th Century Zinc 'Clock Tower' Antique Wall Clock

$1,685
19th Century Antique Wall Clock, Wood German
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare find Antique French or maybe German wall clock. All wood frame with hand made brass gears. The dial is painted and shows the old paint cracks. I beli...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Clocks

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19th Century Antique Wall Clock, Wood German
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French Provincial wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial wall clocks 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 wall clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $799 and tops out at $6,116 while the average work can sell for $1,573.

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