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.
$291Sale Price|50% Off
Small 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition. H:9cm W:26cm D:22cm
Terracotta
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 12"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze and a drip of green on one side. Minor losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were o...
Earthenware, Terracotta
$434Sale Price|54% Off
Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
Terracotta
Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890. Direct from France, a wonderful antique metal grape hod or “hotte”, with stunning hand painted Frenc...
Metal
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11.5"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Terracotta, Earthenware
Large French Green Glazed Terracotta Confit Pot with Twisted Handles, 19th Centu
Located in BORGO, FR
Superbe et rare pot à confit français du XIXe siècle en terre cuite, remarquable par sa glaçure vert émeraude profonde et sa présence sculpturale exceptionnelle. Cette pièce illustre...
Terracotta
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
By Gorham, Jane Hutcheson
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a blue porcelain container, with brass mounts and paw f...
Brass, Enamel
French Terracotta Confit Pot with Pistachio Green Glazed Neck, 19th Century
Located in BORGO, FR
A superb 19th-century French terracotta confit pot, distinguished by its elegant proportions and refined pistachio-green glazed neck. This piece embodies the authenticity of traditio...
Terracotta
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Faience
Early 20th C Striped French Ceramic Pot with Spout Handle
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this glazed ceramic vessel dates from approximately 1910. Classic vessel has an amphora shape with spout function in one of the side handles. Colorful red, blue and ...
Ceramic
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
By Gorham, Jane Hutcheson
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a white porcelain container, with stylized dolphin feet...
Enamel
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century country French comtoise or grandfather clock with automated pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, cleaned and in working order, having an enamel face, signed by the cl...
Brass, Enamel
Limoges Paris Round Rose & Gold Vintage Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted Limoges porcelain trinket box, France, circa 1970-1980. The round box is braced with a metal frame featuring a floral clasp. Decorated with a pink rose and gilded scr...
Metal
Vintage Wicker Rattan and Wood Lidded Basket, Rustic French Country Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming rustic, French Country style lidded basket features an unusual chest shape with cross weave pattern with star-shaped accents and wooden base, back of the storage compartmen...
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
French Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Porcelain Trinket Box painted in purples, gold, green and royal blue. Upon opening the box there is a cute flower design inside the lid. This piece would certainly be a fant...
Gold, Brass
$715Sale Price|20% Off
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France. This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
Terracotta
French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen manufacture. Signed Arromanches.
Faience
Rare Majolica Frog Sitting on a Chair Jerome Massier, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.
Ceramic, Faience
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
By Jane Hutcheson, Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a peach and white porcelain container, with paw feet. ...
Brass, Enamel
Antique Wabi Sabi Bowl or Centerpiece in Wood with Handle 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Wabi Sabi Bowl or Centerpiece in Wood with Handle. Europe, 19th Century. A very nice and rather large antique bowl / basket with handle in wood. Great wabi sabi / country or...
Fruitwood
French Glazed Stoneware Confit Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cylindrical French confit pot in stoneware with applied loop handles and a thick rolled rim, 19th century. The exterior is finished in a soft, pale oatmeal-toned glaze with fine cr...
Stoneware
Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter
By Onnaing
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter. Direct from France, a gorgeous 19th century antique French majolica jardinière or cache pot! The ca...
Majolica
Large Early 20th Century French Gold Glazed Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 12.25” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body with a mustard-colored glaze...
Pottery
$268Sale Price|50% Off
Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming handcrafted Provincial French woven wire work basket, circa 1900. A well-executed nicely shaped 'pannier' with moveable handles and decorative loop...
Wire
Beautiful Meticulously Detailed French Sevres Porcelain Flower Vase or Cachepot
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Museum quality French porcelain flower cachepot or flower vase, in Sevres porcelain decorated with garlands of flowers and gold foliage surmounted by a blue thread and gold thread wi...
Porcelain
Early 20th Century, French Iron Jardinière, Patinated Planter, 1900–1920
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful early 20th century French jardinière, reflecting the timeless tradition of decorative planters used in European homes and gardens. This example features a simple yet...
Iron
19th Century French Confit Pot w Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic French confit pot is from the south of France and dates from the late 19th Century. Note the pretty tapered base that is unglazed. Confit pots were half-glazed for two r...
Pottery
Limoges French Hand Painted Porcelain Boxes, Set of 5
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of five Limoges French miniature collectible porcelain trinket or pill boxes, each with hand-painted decoration and brass frame. Set includes: a basket with three glass bottles...
Brass
Antique Silver plated France church candle sticks 1850s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Silver Plated Church candle sticks .France 1850s Triangle shaped base . with Three saints Jesus Maria and Josef.. normal wear ...
Silver Plate
Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica pumpkin cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large size decorated with vibr...
Ceramic, Majolica
$71Sale Price|20% Off
Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Available are 3 same-sized french stoneware crocks. Individually sourced in the south of France, this set of glazed stoneware crocks is a staple of any...
Stoneware
Early 20th Century French Green Glaze Confit with Spout Handle
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this glazed ceramic vessel dates from approximately 1915 and stands 10.75” tall. Classic vessel has an amphora shape with spout function in one of the side handles. ...
Ceramic
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...
Brass, Enamel
Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Comtoise Morbier tall clock in a floral paint decorated Pine case, France - late 19th century. Rings on the hour and two minutes after the hour...
Pine
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...
Ceramic
French Macramé Hanging Planter with Gourd Vessel, 1970s macrame
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined example of French artisanal design from the 1970s, this sculptural hanging planter embodies the naturalist and bohemian spirit of the era. Hand-knotted in richly textured ...
Natural Fiber
Pair of French 19th Century Anduze Jars with Brown and Green Glaze and Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Anduze jars from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Elevate your outdoor space with this captivating pair of...
Ceramic
19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Bronze Woman sitting with her lyre instrument by her side. She is in a sitting position with one hand under her chin as if musing over something. She is elegantly...
Bronze
Jacques Adnet Magazine Rack made in Leather and Brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Thick stitched leather.
Leather
Royal Limoges Castel France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Round Box in Cobalt Blue
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Round Box in Cobalt Blue. Elegant large French vintage round Limoges trinket jewelry porcelain box i...
Porcelain
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Rouffet Jeune at Bayonne St Esprit. Movement is in working condition. 7 day clock. Chimes on ...
Brass
$470Sale Price|55% Off
19th Century French White Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large white marble mortar, France, 19th century. Weathered. H:15cm W:27cm D:27cm
Marble
Hand turned Earth Tone Terracotta Large Vase Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" This terracotta vase features a classic, handcrafted design with a war...
Ceramic, Clay
$316Sale Price|46% Off
French 19th Century Iron Wirework Basket
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely handmade iron wirework basket . Very nicely made and a great statement on your countertop or table. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
Iron
French Glazed Stoneware Confit Pot, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A shorter cylindrical French confit pot in stoneware with applied loop handles and a thick rolled rim, 19th century. The exterior is finished in a soft, pale oatmeal-toned glaze with...
Stoneware
$505Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Big Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn Irregularities in the glass and marks of use that give it all its charm. 13.21 US gallon or 50L Very good condition. Shipping: 46...
Glass
Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase Portugal Vintage Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a hand-painted ceramic vase, Stamped, made in Portugal. Featuring traditional motifs and a white glazed finish with visible crazing. The vase has a rounded,...
Ceramic
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...
Brass, Enamel
French Limoges Hand Painted Floral Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box painted in pinks, purples and greens. Upon opening the box there is a cute flower design inside as well. The box is marked Peint Main Limoges F...
Gold, Brass
French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche / Ashtray, Cast Iron, circa 1940s A refined vintage equestrian catchall dish, cast in heavy metal and modeled as a sculptural horse head in pr...
Iron
Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina
Located in IT
This rare French pale green glazed terracotta pot is a beautiful vintage collectible with a unique, time-worn patina. The exterior features a delicate pale green glaze, while the int...
Pottery
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...
Glass, Wood
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11.75"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Terracotta
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot Spain, Circa 1980s Measures: 6.5"W x 6.5"D x 4.5"H Good vintage condition. Mi...
Ceramic
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Terracotta
$436Sale Price|47% Off
French Antique Copper Watering Can, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses. Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have leaks.
Copper
19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 12.5"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Good condition with minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used d...
Terracotta
Antique Onnaing Majolica Love Birds Parakeets Jardiniere Cachepot, Circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica barbotine love birds parakeets cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large s...
Ceramic, Majolica
$685Sale Price|41% Off
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.
Metal
French Ceramic Water Cruche Jug with Handle and Lid
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming ceramic pottery from a market near Provence. Beautifully weathered jug with an amazing yellow glazed color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche from France.
Ceramic, Paint, Earthenware