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
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 oil painting that is a romantic hillsid...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Very Large French Carved Oak Wall Mirror This is a Very Large Oak Mirror
Located in Godshill, 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...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Hall Tree or Coat Rack
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French faux bamboo hall tree, or coat rack, made of beech wood. Large, sturdy tapered turned center pole with six metal hooks, each with two large turned pegs for hang...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Console Table & Matching Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Suite of painted Napoleon III carved wood console table and matching mirror.
Mirror Dimensions: H 51" - W 31.5"
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mirror
Oval mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A mirror made at the beginning of his career, in stamped and glazed clay and with an original shape. The infinite variations of green and olive hues, and the glaze with its thousand ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
To embellish women's everyday lives, the French ceramist imagines rare objects such as this small-format mirror, ideal for carrying in your handbag. A red ceramic pearl hangs from th...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Mid 18th Century French Regence Mirorr
Located in Belgrade, RS
The frame of this luxurious mirror is made of carved and gilded wood, with silver-plated and green-painted details. The gilding is done using the traditional technique of gilding obj...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Trumeau Mirror With Washed Wood Frame with Birds and Swag
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from the Design firm Cocobolo in Arming, New York. Lovely tall mirror with a washed gold and cream finish.
Top has a carved relief floral swag with ribbons and b...
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20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Baker Furniture English Barley Twist Carved Oak Framed Wall Mirror, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English barley twist carved oak framed wall mirror
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 31.75" W x 2" D x 44" H.
Very good ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
19th Century French Gilt Console or Hall Table and Matching Mirror Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century French gilt console or hall table and matching mirror set
This is a very attractive set, the table is set on a single carved leg, w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Very Pretty 19th Century French Oval Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Pretty 19th Century French Oval Gilt Wall Mirror
The Mirror has a moulded gilt Frame,
The Oval frame is in good condition as is the bevelled glass
The overall size of this ha...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
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...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Marble
Pair of French Marble-Top Console Tables with Mirrors
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French marble-top console tables with mirrors
This is a very attractive pair, the tables are 19th century and carved in mahogany with shaped marble tops, we have matched t...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
Audoux Minet Style Oval Wall Mirror Nautical French Provincial Rope & Jute
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Audoux Minet style oval nautical French Provincial Robe & Jute wall mirror.
Superb handmade craftsmanship.
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Metal
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
An Elegant 19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, 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
19th Century French Gilt Console Mirror
Located in Godshill, 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
Gilt Console Mirror with Shelf This is a very lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gilt Console Mirror with Shelf
This is a very lovely piece, the mirror has an elaborate shell crest to the top of the very attractive frame matching. the leg of the shelf
A really h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Decorative Console Mirror with Shelf Under
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative Console Mirror with Shelf Under
This is an attractive dainty piece the mirror has a shell decoration above and below, and it can be set any height over the matching shelf...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Early C20th Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in London, GB
Early C20th faux bamboo mirror.
Wonderful French mirror with turned beech frame and original back. In very good, solid condition with some wear and chipped ends (see photos). Light ...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Beech, Pine
French Directoire Gilded Carved Wood Wall Mirror, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful gold leaf mirror. The mirror is carved wood and not plaster. The gold is very well done and has a great patina. The mirror dates from the 1940s.A Venetian mirror ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century French Mirrors
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French-painted framed section glass mirrors.
Circa 1870.
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Narrow Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French gold gilt and ebonized mirror of the 19th century offers unusual proportions and understated style to fit nearly anywhere–the tall and skinny frame is symmetrical to moun...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold
Large Carved Walnut Arched Overmantel Mirror This is a very Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Walnut Arched Overmantel Mirror
This is a very Striking piece it has a rectangular shape set with an arched bevelled mirror, there are deeply carved swags with garlan...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Walnut
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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1880s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Gilded Beveled French Style Mirror by John Richard
By John Richard
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautifully carved French style mirror with a washed gilded finish by John Richard. Floral details and a rope border design accent add formal appe...
Category
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Very Large French Gilt Overmantel or Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very large French gilt overmantel or over mantle mirror
The over mantel as it name implies was made to sit over the mantel piece and as so many fireplaces are opposite the window Mirrors were used to reflect more light into the room
The Old Gold frame...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Large French Walnut Mirror, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in France well over one hundred years ago, this 19th-century mirror has a stately arched solid walnut frame accented with hand-carved details. At over 6 feet tall, the mirror’s ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Patinated French Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A white patinated wood framed mirror from France, produced circa 1900. A provincial french find is adorned with an evocative black rose, set in a deep frame of milky white wood. Chip...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
1960s American of Martinsville French Provincial Octagonal Mirror in Cream White
Located in Saddle River, NJ
American of Martinsville French Provincial Octagonal Mirror.
Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this stunning American of Martinsville French Provincial Octagonal Mir...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
French Trumeau Panel - Painted with Water Gilding
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 19th Century French Trumeau Panel Painted with Water Gilding
Very large, unique piece purchased in France. Beautiful Condition.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Mess...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Oval Mirror In Light Yellow Carved Wood From Provence, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
French oval mirror from the 50's in carved wood painted in a patinated light yellow Provencal color, "Folk Art" inspired. Decorated with a carved bow i...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
1950's Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror
Located in Louisville, KY
This gorgeous gilt-wood mirror originated in the 1950's and has been holding its own ever since. As classic and simplistic design along with its thick framing makes this mirror a mus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian Dressing Mirror Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage Ornate Italian Dual Dressing...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Monumental Ornate Gilt Mirror
Located in west palm beach, FL
Glamorous gilt wall mirror with intricate convex frame adorned with florets and scrolls. Each corner is accentuated with bullseye medallions all in full gilt. Instantly add drama and...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Pair of Narrow French Style Wood and Metal Mirrors
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of full length vertical French styled painted wall mirrors. Classically styled with wood carvings at the top and featuring a metal frame all in a neutral color. Perfect ...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Wooden Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French-looking glass features a classical rectangular wooden frame adorned with artful carvings of abundant flower and foliate compositions, complemented by meticul...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
This is a Magnificent Statement Piece and Genuine 19th Century French Chic Furnishing, the 6” Gold frame has a charming origin...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
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
Large C19th French Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in London, GB
Large C19th French faux bamboo mirror.
Beautiful arch top, turned beech mirror with original back. In excellent condition with minor surface wear and some striping to the mirror pla...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Beech, Pine
Square Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A singular object, faithful to the artist's sunny, luxurious universe. Mithé Espelt creates the border of this mirror in stamped and enameled clay. The beautifully glazed enamels fea...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet design horse collar rope mirror, France 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Design rope wall mirror attributed to Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet.
Mirror shaped like a horse collar.
Original oval shaped mirror has light fogging Mirror frame comprised of signa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Rope, Mirror
Vintage French Provincial Carved Reticulated Oval Foliate Acanthus Vanity Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large vintage oval wall mirror with a gray, weathered / distressed chic wood frame, pierced / carved with a scrolling French Provincial inspired foliate / acanthus motif. Can ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
1940's French Art Deco Beveled Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French Art deco beveled mirror with wooden frame
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Late 18th Century French Provincial Gilt Mirror
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century French Provincial Gilt Mirror. Beautifully carved molding retaining the original water gilding and the original mirror plate. Made in Burgundy, France, circa 1790.
...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Carved and Gilded French Provincial MIrror, 18th-19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Lovely late 18th-early 19th Century French Provincial Mirror, well carved and gilded, having astrong crest with laurel leafs, quivers,floral, and drape motifs over a rectangular fra...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Painted Mirror With Original Plate
Located in London, GB
A very attractive painted mirror. This decorative and practical piece was made in France in the 19th century.
Lovely off white, slightly distressed paint and the original plate is s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
French Black Painted Gold Gilt Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fabulous hand carved French mirror, with lots of details throughout. This painted black with gilt gold details features two panels of mirrors, one plain glass and the other oxidized ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint
Carved Scallop Beige Gold Trip Country French Wall Mirror
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Scallop Beige Gold Trip Country French Wall Mirror
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Oyster White Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Malibu, CA
Framed wood mirror in oyster white accented with gold, new mirror, glass, newly repainted polished and then buffed with gold accents.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood, Mirror, Resin
Large Early 20th Century French Mirror in Brass, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful Early 20Th Century French Large Mirror made in Brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Century Furniture Mid 20th-C. Italian Tuscan Walnut and Wire Ornate Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Century Furniture Mid 20th-Century Italian Tuscan Walnut and Wire Ornate Wall Mirror
Measures 46.25" in width, 1" in depth and 38.5" in height.
Matching dresser and chest of drawers ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wire
French Gilt Tall Dressing Mirror With Window Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French gilt floor mirror with beveled window pane details. Gorgeous vintage moire fabric border around the window panes. Beautiful carving det...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Wall Mirror Glod Leaf Large Wood Acanthus Leaves Mid-20th Century. France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Oval carved with vegetable shapes like leaves
Gold with gold leaf ,excellent conditions
Can be placed horizontally or vertically indistinctly
It has a very nice golden color and is in perfect condition with the patina of the passage of time, in the molding and in the mirror.
This spectacular mirror with plant shapes is perfect for anywhere from an entrance, living room, bedroom or even in an original bathroom. This mirror will shine and stand out wherever you place it
The gilt-shaped gilt mirror...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Architectural Salvage Mirror with Grey Whitewash Paint, France, 1930's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Antique mirror with hand carved dormer window frame in solid wood. The heavyset architectural frame features large chiseled scrolls with fluted details, a curved pediment top, and a ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Paint, Glass
Vintage Kindel Belvedere French Provincial Cherry Wood Gold Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Kindel Belvedere French Provincial Cherry Wood Gold Gilt Wall Mirror. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 40.5" H x 32.25" W x 1" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown 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.