French Provincial Mirrors
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
Italian Dressing Mirror Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Vintage Ornate Italian Dual Dressing...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Carved Wood Mirror by Harrison & Gil
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Carved Scroll & Foliate...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Giltwood
Lacquered and Hand-painted Weathered Mirror Late 19th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A heavily weathered hand-painted lacquered black mirror. Beautiful patterns in gold, green and red on the edges.
Beautifully weathered mirror In good condition. France, Late 19th Century.
Object...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Huge Stephen Cavallo / Mirror Fair Garden Trophy Mirror
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptional hand carved details, in giant scale, from trusted and reknowned ‘ Mirror Fair’ a third generation NYC mirror business. Ornate and commanding pr...
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass
French Oak Mirror With Gesso Grape Vine Decoration Mid 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Very handsome mid 20th century French oak mirror with hand painted gesso border of grape vines. Perfect for the wine connoisseur, private tasting room, or vineyard. This mirror has p...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Oak
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Arched Wall Mirror
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern arched mirror, perfect in any room or in a bedroom. This charming piece is in the typical style of Audo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
FRIEDMAN BROTHERS Carved Wood French Style Large Beveled Parclose Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
A parclose wall mirror in the French style by Friedman Brothers. Beveled mirrored glass in an intricately carved gold gilt painted wood frame with large strips of smokey colored mirr...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
WHITE OF MEBANE Cherry French Country Style Beveled Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style Trumeau wall mirror by White Furniture. Beveled mirrored glass in a tall solid cherry frame with decoratively carved floral garland in panel above the mirror. ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
19th Century Antique French Bridal Mirror With Mercury Glass
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French bridal mirror, hand carved wood top with a design of leaves, flowers and a heart in the center. The glass is antique as well as the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Marble Top Console Dome Shape Green & Gold french Pier Mirror
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Marble Top Console Dome Shape Green & Gold french Pier Mirror
Actual mirror dimensions:
1 x 26.5 x 62
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
French 19th Century Symmetrical Large Vertical Gold Gilt Mirror with crest 7.8Ft
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional large scale mirror hand-crafted in France, this piece measures over 6 feet in height, is symmetrical and the original mirror plate sparkles with diamond dust.. This mi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large Vintage Curved French Provincial Silver Gold Finish Wall Mirror by Karges
Located in Miami, FL
Large Wood Curved French Provincial Silver Gold Finish Wall Mirror by Karges. USA 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Gilt Console Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Gilt Console Mirror
This is a beautifully Decorative Gold Frame Mirror it is an unusual shape with gilded carving
T...
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1880s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
1930s French Oval Wall Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden mirror created in 1930s France. A heavy patina and oval shape give this wall mirror a mysterious presence. Through time the wooden frame has developed a fiery patina, consis...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Stunning French Empire Gilt Brass and Black Lacquer Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Stunning French Empire Gilt Brass and Black Lacquer Wall Mirror
This is a wonderful piece, the deeply moulded rectangular stepped frame is decorated with a 5” wide pierced brass bor...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
White Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Triple Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved cherry wood framed mirror
By White Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 58"W x 1.25"D x 49.25"H.
Very good original vintage con...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
19th Century Louis Phillipe French White Patinated Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden mirror created in 19th century France. Proudly aged, the off-white paint has worn to a gentle patina, unveiling auburn and amber hues that shine a noble contrast on the arch...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French White Painted Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden mirror created in 19th century France. Composed with an upright shape, a laurel of ornament crowns the top and sides of this timeless find. The white patina has been enhance...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Luis XV Vanity With Triple Folding Panels Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular antique French vanity with three folding panels mirror and two cabinets, two drawers in each one. Also, it has three marble tops that...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Scalloped Walnut Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautifully shaped French wall or mantel mirror made of walnut and hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. This elegant mirror features a fine sculptural design with flowing ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Walnut
1940's French Art Deco Beveled Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French Art deco beveled mirror with wooden frame
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Giltwood French Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Mirror mirror, this enchanting antique was crafted in 19th Century France. Made to reflect the fairest, this magic mirror tells the story of life in another era. Profiled edges were ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Old Rectangular Gilt Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Rectangular Gilt Mirror
The mirror has a lovely age darkened moulded Gilt frame, it is in good condition for its age, there is some foxing to the right hand side
A lovely Piece...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
An Elegant 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
An Elegant 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
This is a lovely old mirror it is set in a Deeply Moulded Decorative Gilt 4” wide Frame,
The looking Glass is in good condition, the frame ...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Antique French Trumeau Parcel Gilt Mirror with Painted Canvas
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Trumeau Parcel Gilt Mirror with Painted Canvas
This beautiful late 1800s French Trumeau Parcel-Gilt Wall/Mantel Mirror has an o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas, Mirror
19th c. French Louis Philippe Gold Gilt Mirror c.1860-1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
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An antique French Louis Philippe mirror with curved top corners, gold plate finish, floral etched and inner str...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Large Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror
This is an exquisite piece, the centre Glass is Framed with smaller angled mirrors all around and the Black ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
A Stunning Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror This is an exquisite piece a fine
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Stunning Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror
This is an exquisite piece a fine example of Mirrors of this type, the centre Glass is Framed with smaller angled mirrors all around
...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19thc Champlevé French Onyx Vanity Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Champlevé French onyx Vanity Mirror with beveled glass. Beautiful color and design.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Onyx
Large French Oak Overmantel Mirror Henri II
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large Oak Overmantel Mirror Henri II
This impressive overmantel mirror features an arched bevelled mirror plate set into a solid oak frame.
The original mirror is flanked on both s...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
French Provincial Style Pine Wood Wall Tall Mirror by Drexel, a Pair
By Drexel
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of French provincial wall tall mirrors by Drexel Heritage. The quality mirrors 'frame is finely carved of pine wood showing beautiful natural grain. The mirrors are embellished with a large acanthus in the top and feature nice carving details. They are sturdy , well made and signed and numbered by Drexel in the back. This pair of French provincial style Drexel mirrors...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Pine
Hollywood Regency Petite Italian Oval Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Pretty little French style oval mirror with aged finish over a dark gilding.
New backing, wired to hang both ways.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Hardwood
French Gilt Cushion Mirror This Is an Exquisite Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Gilt Cushion Mirror
This is an exquisite piece, it is a fine quality piece and the corner decoration takes the form of acanthus le...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large Light Brown Washed and Carved Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Large light brown washed and carved mirror circa 1870-1899. Gesso-covered mirror washed in light brown color with remnants of original terracotta color size...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Gilt French Mirror Frame
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique Gilt French Mirror Frame. Wonderful motif of angels in a fight holding spheres. Good vs Evil. This item measures approx. - 18.5 inches high ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror This Is a Lovely Old Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror
This is a lovely old mirror, it is set in a Decorative Gilt 6” wide Frame, the mirror can be hung either Portrait or ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Gilt and Crackle Paint Mirror Mounted Wall Panel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Gilt and Crackle Paint Mirror Mounted Wall Panel
This French piece has been rescued from a 19th century panelled room
The panel has been set with a decorative gilt frame on crac...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Patinated Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A timeworn patina gives this antique wooden mirror an eye-catching personality. Made in France in the 1800s, the pronounced forms and deep relie...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Early 20th Century Carved Mahogany French Country Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country wall mirror, unbranded. Mirrored glass in an intricately carved mahogany frame with a wire hanger. Made in the USA, in the early 20th century.
Measures: 32...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
19th Century. French Painted Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century carved wood & gesso mirror. There are remnants of a gold leaf finish from years ago, but the mirror is white/gray in color. The frame is adorned with finely carved detai...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique French Pier Console Wall Mirror Louis XV Carved Oak, 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French pier console wall mirror Louis XV carved oak 19th century.
Direct from France, another fabulous hand carved mirror, one of a large group in our most recent containe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Painted & Parcel Gilt Floral Decorative Wall Mirror
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th Century French Painted & Parcel Gilt Decorative Wall Mirror
Decorated with scrolling flowers and foliage.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Antique French Wall Mirror Louis XV Carved Oak Stripped Finish, 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French wall mirror Louis XV carved oak stripped Finish 19th century.
Direct from France, a beautifully carved wall mirror with f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Pier wall mirror renaissance black forest lion crest carved oak.
Direct from France, another fabulous hand carved frame mirror, one ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Very Large French Carved Oak Wall Mirror This is a Very Large Oak Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Very Large French carved oak wall mirror
This is a very large Oak mirror, the frame has decorative carvings which are highligh...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Vintage Traditional Wooden Mirror
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional and elegant vintage mirror. Acquired in a bedroom full of John Widdicomb furniture. Bears no signs and yields no maker’s marks.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Giltwood Mirror Gold Leaf Vintage Huge
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Giltwood Mirror Gold Leaf Solid Wood
Dual oval ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Superb Large Carved Walnut Over Mantel Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Large Carved Walnut Over mantel Mirror
This is a very Striking piece it has a rectangular shape set with an arched beveled mirror, there...
Category
1870s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
French Boiserie Mirror in Gray Lacquer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French mirror Thai is 18th century in new Gray Lacquer. Add some French Architecture to your home.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1970s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Midcentury French Riviera Mirror
By Dal Vera
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern mirror in bamboo and rattan probably from renowned Dal Vera manufacturer. The organic beauty of the woven materials is timeless and Classic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
French Provincial Neoclassical Mirror
Located in New York, NY
French provincial neoclassical mirror. Red, green and gilt painted neoclassical style tabernacle form mirror with central plate flanked by tapering pilasters ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Elegant Wrought Iron Vanity Mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wrought iron dressing table dating from the early 1900s, fine French manufacture.
The dressing table vanity mirror has a wrought iron fr...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Split Plate Mirror in Giltwood Frame
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful early 19th century French split plate mirror set in a gilt wood frame. The frame is adorned with a gilt wood floral garland. The mirror ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
LABARGE Mahogany Gold Gilt French Provincial Style Wall Mirror
By LaBarge
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style wall mirror by Labarge. Mirrored glass in a wood frame painted gold and maroon. Gold paint has been slightly distressed to give the appearance of age. Featu...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Paint, Wood
Antique French Faux Bamboo Mirror, circa 1910
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique French Faux bamboo mirror, circa 1910. Original glass with new backing. Dark brown wood, turned to simulate bamboo. A classic country French design.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Ira Yeager Homage to Pietro Longhi Painted Bust Wall Mirror
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic homage to Pietro Longhi the 18th century venetian painter by ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Beautifully painted late 19th century carved ...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Palladio Hand Painted Wood Mirror
By Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful hand painted Italian wood mirror that is stamped Palladio on back.
It is from the 1960-70s and is in great condition.
Category
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century, French, Silver Bistro Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th century silver bistro mirror with original plate.
These elegantly simple frames were very modern in their time, echoing the impressionist's dis...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Provincial mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial mirrors for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, tables, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Drexel, Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, and Carolina Mirror Corp. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $280 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $1,710.
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