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French Provincial Garniture

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 Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta from the 19th to the mid-20th century. This kind of pitcher was used to keep the well water cool. This jug kept the marks of the fire when it was put in the oven to bake the earth. This gives very authentical and aesthetic nuances to the patina of the all pitcher. The top was glazed to make this part more resistant to handling and pouring water...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garniture

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Terracotta

French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece

French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece

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...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Terracotta

French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed

French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed

Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors
Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors

Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors

19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot Glazed Earthenware Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A large authentic 19th century French confit pot or jar. This pot is full of character, handcrafted and glazed with two charming handles, known as 'ears'. These jars were used for st...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot Glazed Earthenware Pot
19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot Glazed Earthenware Pot

19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot Glazed Earthenware Pot

Antiques french Scale with set of Weights France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antiques french Scale, France 20th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass. This exquisite antique scale will give your kitchen counter a touch of Europe. The iron scale, which is rectangula...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antiques french Scale with set of Weights France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass
Antiques french Scale with set of Weights France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass

Antiques french Scale with set of Weights France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass

Antiques french Scale, France 19th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass.
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antiques french Scale, France 20th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass. This exquisite antique scale will give your kitchen counter a touch of Europe. The iron scale, which is rectangula...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antiques french Scale, France 19th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass.
Antiques french Scale, France 19th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass.

Antiques french Scale, France 19th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass.

Pair of French Wedding Domes
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite pair of French wedding displays, elegantly showcased within their original, generously sized glass domes. Adorned with int...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of French Wedding Domes
Pair of French Wedding Domes

Pair of French Wedding Domes

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware vase with twisted Handles Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An authentic 19th century French Vase This vase is full of character, handcrafted and glazed with 3 charming twisted handles. It would be beautiful with a bouquet of flowers or used...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware vase with twisted Handles Green Color
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware vase with twisted Handles Green Color

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware vase with twisted Handles Green Color

Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960
By Robert Picault
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painte Soup Tureens with lid by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. Two side small side handles and removable l...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Ceramic

Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960
Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960

Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960

Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique AD Mougin French figural garniture clock and mantel urns. Made of marble and bronze with gilt accents and neoclassical styling featuring a figural b...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Garniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns
Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns

Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns

Boho Chic 19th Century Decorative Water Spout Handle Jug from Provencal France
Located in London, GB
A very rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug in original condition .These jugs were used primarily in the South of France. Chips and imperfections help authent...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garniture

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Clay

Boho Chic 19th Century Decorative Water Spout Handle Jug from Provencal France
Boho Chic 19th Century Decorative Water Spout Handle Jug from Provencal France

Boho Chic 19th Century Decorative Water Spout Handle Jug from Provencal France

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H 8.27 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered, small losses but good condition.
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French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

H 7.09 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
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Belgian Black Marble

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French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

H 7.68 in W 13.39 in D 13.39 in
French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
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French Provincial garniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial garniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage garniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial garniture 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 garniture, popular names associated with this style include A.D. Mougin, and Robert Picault. 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 garniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $333 and tops out at $10,000 while the average work can sell for $499.

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