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
19th Century Mirror
Located in Madison, MS
This truly is a one-of-a-kind mirror with so many unique details. It originates from 19th century France. The mirror glass is original and the back of this mirror has a hanging rod.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Louis Philippe period giltwood wall mirror from the mid-19th century is a stunning piece featuring an arched frame adorned with intricate floral motifs. The elegance of t...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Davis Cabinet Co. French Provincial Louis XV Tall Wall Mirrors, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style carved cherry wood framed tall wall mirrors
By Davis Cabinet Company (produced by Carolina Mirror Corp.)
USA, Circa 1960s
Each ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
1920s French Mantle Mirror with Original Wooden Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Lovingly handcrafted in France circa 1920, this wooden mirror embodies the aesthetics of the famous Henri II style. The swan-neck pediment with an urn in the center is decorated with...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
French Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French Style Gold framed mirror with decorated edges.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold
French Giltwood 19th Century Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very decorative French mirror which can be hung landscape or portrait.
It has pretty moulding and very worn gilded frame . The mirror is the original plate - beautiful glass, hea...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Verre Eglomise Framed Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Verre Eglomise Framed Mirror, pink and blue floral designs. 39.5" H x 28.25" W. Provenance: From a 50 Central Park West Estate.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Mid- 20th Century French Sunburst Gold Gilt Metal Wall Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
Lovely mid- 20th century French Starburst Sunburst wall mirror featuring gold leaf paint on a metal frame. Mirror has gold rays that extend out in alternating lengths. Features vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Metal
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel This is a Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel
This is a Striking piece it is very large and has decoration at the top with entwined leaves with ropes and swags at the sides
The mirror is a...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French Gilt Carved Wall Mirror in French Rococo Style with Oil Painting of Flora
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French gilt carved wall mirror in French Rococo style with oil painting of floral motifs.
French Rococo style gilt carved French wall mirror with oil painting of floral mot...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French Carved Wood Mantel Mirror With Garden Tools & Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this charming 18Th C. Style French provincial Carved Wood Mantel Mirror With Garden Tools and Basket.
This mirror is in a bleached wood color, very natural with remnants of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Espejo francés de latón repujado
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Espejo francés de latón repujado, Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis Philippe Giltwood mirror, 35 x 53.5 inches.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Wrought Iron Arch Top 8' Full Length Floor Mirror Frame Garden Element C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wrought Iron Arch Top 8' Full Length Floor Mirror Frame Garden Element (C). Item features a handmade frame with ornate scrolling details. Great to use as a tall full length mirror...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Painted & Parcel Gilt Floral Decorative Wall Mirror
Located in Reading, Berkshire
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
French Carved Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French Napoleon III period carved and gilt painted mirror, 19th c., the flat mirror plate encased by an elaborately carved foliate frame, flanked by carved floral accents.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French giltwood mirror 42.5 x 47.5 inches.
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
lovely french mirror in wood coming from a bistro from South of France. It comes with the original rope to hang it at the wall.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Large 19th Century French Oak Trumeau Mirror, Oil on Canvas
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large 19th century French oak trumeau mirror, oil on canvas
19th century oil on canvas set with a wall mirror in an oak frame, the unsigned painting is superbly executed it depi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Large Very Decorative Gilt French Oval Panel Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Very Decorative Gilt French Oval Panel Mirror
This is an outstanding piece, the oval central mirror is set in a rectangular panel with the oval mirror at the centre, the mirro...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
French Provincial painted Octagonal Convex Mirror
Located in Sherborne, GB
Statement octagonal mirror that sits in a deep and strong wood octagonal frame, this is painted in a soft grey paint. Perfect for a French Provincial farmhouse, or a more modern inte...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Fruitwood
A Large Elaborate French Rococo Gilt Console Mirror Decorated with Scrolls
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Elaborate French Rococo Gilt Console Mirror Decorated with Leaves and Scrolls
This is a superb ornate large Mirror it has a Gilt Wood Frame, it is made with carved wood and...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
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
Vintage gilt wood mirror in the Louis XV style.
By Carolina Cid
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning gilted mirror , in excellent shape , made iby Carina company
• HISTORY
Giltwood mirrors, particularly those in the Louis XV style, were highly prized possessions in aristoc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
A Stunning Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror This is an exquisite piece a fine
Located in Godshill, 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
...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Old Rectangular Gilt Mirror
Located in Godshill, 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
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Giltwood sunburst mirror, circa 1910, France. Hand-carved with original gilded finish and mirror glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Italian French Provincial Giltwood Handpainted Trumeau Console Hall Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian French Provincial giltwood handpainted 59" trumeau console hall mirror. Item features green handpainted details, carved wood leafy scrol...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces
The 6” wide Carved Mirror Frame has pierced carving with acanthus leaves all the way around, on the glass there are 2 twin brass scones, these have ram’s heads set...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Antique French Picture Frame, Gold Leaf, Large made into a Mirror now
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hi-Quality Large gold leaf French picture frame bought in Paris 30 years ago by me and kept in a Private home. Might be made around 1900,not sure .Installed with a beveled mirror 3...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Dramatic Gilt-wood French Wall Mirror The Mirror has a simple carved gilt Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dramatic Gilt-wood French Wall Mirror
The Mirror has a simple carved gilt Frame set with a basket of flowers at the top and at he waist of the unusual shape, the original glass is b...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Carved Wood Mirror by Harrison & Gil
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Carved Scroll & Foliate...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror, 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
A Large Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror
Located in Godshill, 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
Antique Giltwood Mirror, French Provencal Style, circa 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Antique giltwood mirror, French Provincial style inspiration, circa 1935. Carved giltwood pediment adorned with foliages stylised. Antique frame gild...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gilt and Crackle Paint Mirror Mounted Wall Panel
Located in Godshill, 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
French Carved Flame Mahogany Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French carved flame mahogany wall mirror
This is a large wall mirror the frame has a large carved crest at the top with a shield and ribbon swags
The ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
French Gilt Cushion Mirror This Is an Exquisite Piece
Located in Godshill, 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...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Metal Wall or Console Mirror with Shelf An elegant piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metal Wall or Console Mirror with Shelf
An elegant piece in the French provincial style, the mirror has an unusual shape with an elaborate top cornice and bottom lattice with a smal...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Iron
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
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic, Mirror
Large Saint Louis XIII Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
A Large Saint Louis XIII Mirror with Original Gilt Alloy Decoration, and Glass. Very Rare. Picture shows a piece missing, but this has now been found and repaired.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Glass
French Mid-19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French gilt wall mirror made in the Mid-19th Century.
Dimensions:
53"H x 31"W x 7"D.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror This Is a Lovely Old Mirror
Located in Godshill, 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
19th Century Parcel Gilt Empire Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive 19th century Empire mirror, circa 1800.
With delightful Ropetwist columns framing the full-length mirror.
This is a unique and ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Square Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A square mirror imbued with the elegance and preciousness of the French ceramist's work.
This beautiful object features a pattern of olive and brown gla...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
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
Gold Framed Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mirror from France, one of a kind.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Faded Pale Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French faded pale gilt Pier mirror
The mirror has a very elaborate large pierced top decoration which hangs over the slightly shabby pale faded gilt frame, it is in good condition...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large Painted Trumeau
Located in Washington, DC
A large painted trumeau with a plaster chariot decoration on the top.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Paint
French Empire Hardwood and Gilt Metal with Candles Cheval Mirror, circa 1810
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1810 French Empire Cheval mirror with gold gilt bronze candlestick holders and fitti...
Category
1810s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Louis XVI Style Trumeau Original from Paris
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century LXVI style Trumeau original purchased in Paris. Gesso and painted white with original mirror installed.
Overall size: 73 3/4" x W 51 1/2".
Category
17th Century American Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
Large Heavy French Wall Mirror This is a charming piece of shabby elegance
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Heavy French Wall Mirror
This is a charming piece of shabby elegance, the aged mirror frame is 4” wide and has is overlaid with gesso which has a slightly shabby appearance, t...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Pine
French Republic Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French republic mirror,
The Mirror Frame is a rectangular shape made in mahogany, in the centre at the top we have wood carving with a painted cart...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Hardwood
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.