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French Provincial Mounted Objects

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 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal
French 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal

French 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal

Located in Buisson, FR

Very attractive painting of Maria with the baby Jesus. Painted on metal. France circa 1800-1850 Weathered and small losses.

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Gilt Overdoor Fragment Wall Sculpture
Antique Gilt Overdoor Fragment Wall Sculpture

Antique Gilt Overdoor Fragment Wall Sculpture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome French antique giltwood carved architectural fragment meant for hanging above a door. Beautiful crown detail . NF

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Bretton Carved Oak Decorative Pediment, French Provincial, 1880
Bretton Carved Oak Decorative Pediment, French Provincial, 1880

Bretton Carved Oak Decorative Pediment, French Provincial, 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Bretton carved oak decorative pediment, over door A lovely carved oak Pediment from an item of French Furniture This piece is very much in the Brett...

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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Oak

Pair of 18th Century Carved Fragment on Stands
Pair of 18th Century Carved Fragment on Stands

Pair of 18th Century Carved Fragment on Stands

Located in Vista, CA

Pair of 18th century carved fragment on stands Wood Carved Gilt scroll acanthus leaf architectural ornamentation mounted on wood and granite stone stands.

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Giltwood

Antique French Bronze Decorative Fireplace Andirons; a pair
Antique French Bronze Decorative Fireplace Andirons; a pair

Antique French Bronze Decorative Fireplace Andirons; a pair

Located in Malibu, CA

19th C Bronze/brass fireplace ware with acanthus leaves & urn.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

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Fat Lava Ceramic Pottery Vase Heinz Siery Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany, 1960s
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Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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Pair of Decorative Baroque Oak Ornaments, French, Circa 1650-1750
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Wonderful period piece. Beautiful weathered baroque hand carved oak caryatid figure carrying a fruit basket. Weathered. France circa 1750 Measurements include the wooden base. H:45c...

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Located in Buisson, FR

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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French Provincial mounted objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial mounted objects 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 mounted objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial mounted objects 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 mounted objects, popular names associated with this style include and Andrey. 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 mounted objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $2,292 while the average work can sell for $828.