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
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
Glass, Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Paint
1970s Large French Provincial Hanging Mirror by Lenoir
Located in Germantown, MD
1972 French provincial wall hanging mirror by Lenoir.
Measures 40" wide and 29.5" in height.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Paint
French Empire Hardwood and Gilt Metal with Candles Cheval Mirror, circa 1810
Located in GB
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
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
French Regency Style Wall Mirror with Scrolled Fruitwood Frame
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large French Regency style fruitwood framed mirror. Excellent workmanship with a wood backing and expertly carved scrolled fruitwood frame.
Curbside...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
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
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
1880s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Petite 19th Century French Gilt Trumeau Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Petite 19th Century French Gilt Trumeau mirror
19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror with a picture of a Shepherdess and her admirer enjoying the countryside and beneath is a rectangula...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Reticulated Metal Gold Tole Gilt Oval Wall Vanity Mirror Roses
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oval wall vanity mirror with a gilt metal frame with a reticulated or pierced design of bunches of roses and sweeping leaves.
Measures: 19” x 1”...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Metal
1920s French White Patinated Wood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A white patinated, wood framed mirror produced in France circa 1920. A versatile, vintage mirror, featuring orange-brown wood peeking through its original patination. Whether resting...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Restored 1950s French Trumeau Mirror with Floral Painting - Vintage Elegance
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of vintage French elegance with our 1950s French Mirror, a piece that exudes classic charm and sophistication. This wall mirror has been expertly crafted from walnu...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Paint, Lacquer, Walnut, Wood, Mirror, Canvas
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
Early 20th Century Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Downham Market, GB
An antique silver leaf mirror.
A wonderful antique wall mirror, the deep, shapely pine frame in the original silver leaf finish. An exquisit...
Category
Early 20th Century British French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Glass
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 Faded Pale Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
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
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
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
Pair of French Provincial Style Carved Pier Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Provincial style carved pier mirror with hint of gold gilt to add style to the already good looking mirrors that will work well as vanity mirror, dressing mirror or pu...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
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"
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mirror
1920s French Giltwood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A large 1920s French wooden mirror on wheels. Flanked by two mulberry colored legs, this full length floor mirror offers a graceful reflection. Its combination of natural wood hue, b...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Landstrom Furniture French Carved Burled Walnut Dresser Top Swing Mirror, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French carved burled walnut dresser dresser top vanity swing mirror
By Landstrom Furniture
USA, Circa 1940s
Burled walnut + brass h...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Brass
CENTURY FURNITURE Oak French Country Trumeau Monumental Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
A monumentally sized French Country style Trumeau wall mirror by Century Furniture. Beveled mirror glass in a tall solid oak frame with decoratively...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Paint
Large 19th Century Trumea mantle Mirror with Oil on Canvas
Located in Jupiter, FL
This 19th century Trumea Mantell mirror and oil painting is a finely painted story of two women nude, pond side with dogs and their catch of pheasants. The blues and greens are stunn...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Canvas
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Large Gilt and Cream French Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large gilt and cream French convex wall mirror
This is a very attractive Mirror has a 3.5” wide cream coloured and Gilt Gesso frame and has a convex looking glass
The mirror ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
Antique French Wrought Iron Mirror Hall Tree Coat Hat Rack Umbrella Cane Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique French hall tree, coat rack or umbrella / cane stand. Made of wrought iron featuring a sleek low profile with scrolled and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Shabby Gilt Overmantel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large shabby gilt overmantel
The over mantel as it name implies was made to sit over the mantel piece and as so many fireplaces are opposite the wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
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
Vintage French Style Hand Carved Mirror, Raw Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French style mirror made by Mirror Fair.
Hand carved with. leaves and flowers in an urn.
Raw unfinished wood with natural pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
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
Entry Coat Rack Porte Manteau Oval Beveled Mirror French, Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French provincial coat and hat hanger
Massive oak
Oval beveled mirror
Made circa 1920.
Shipping:
L 75 P 15 H 45 5.8 kg.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Framed Wall Mirror by Hickory
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French country Louis XV style carved oak framed wall mirror
By Hickory Manufacturing Co.
USA, 1970s
Oak and mirror
Measur...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Very Large French Gilt Overmantel or Over Mantle Mirror
Located in Chillerton, 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
Vintage Wall Mirror, French, Plaster, Hall, Overmantle, 20th Century, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage wall mirror. A French, plaster hall or overmantle mirror, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.
French country house appeal
Displays a desirable aged pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Plaster
Antique Giltwood Mirror, French Provincial 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 gilding to the leaf and patinated yel...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Mirror
French Republic Mirror
Located in Chillerton, 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 Carved Flame Mahogany Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, 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 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
19th Century French Gilt Console or Hall Table and Matching Mirror Set
Located in Chillerton, 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
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 rectangular frame is decorated with a 4” ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Lacquer
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
Antique French Brass Framed Bistro Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French bistro mirror with brass over wood frame. Original mirror with old mercury silvering and some scarring. The brass frame has a nice old patina with dents,...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Provincial Carved Walnut Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large carved walnut mirror from France, circa 1890-1900. Uncomplicated yet substantial and attractive, this mirror retains its original glass and is sure to add provincial charm to...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Walnut
French Grey Painted Mantel Mirror, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French grey painted mantel mirror, circa 1880.
With columns.
Original 19th mirror.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
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
Large 19th Century French Oak Trumeau Mirror, Oil on Canvas
Located in Chillerton, 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
Pair of French Marble-Top Console Tables with Mirrors
Located in Chillerton, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mahogany
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 Provincial Wrought Iron Rooster Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial style (20th Century) wrought iron wall mirror with decorative rooster top border.
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Trumeau with Original Mirror Glass
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This large trumeau mirror is elegant with minimal carvings, a carved wood crest depicts a torch and quiver of arrows and is a high contrast to the...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Paint
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
European Old Rectangular Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This gilded mirror has still its original mirror plate and wooden frame as well as wooden back panels. This classic design will add an elegant flair to any room. The golden frame, re...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique French White Patinated Wooden Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in the 19th century, this exquisite looking glass flaunts a stunning frame with a distressed white patina that gently accentuates the beautiful carved details, causing t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Regence Period Mirror
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 18th century Regence period giltwood framed mirror with upper crest depicting a basket of flowers over a scallop shell with other rocaille decoration. It retains its original mercury glass plate...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Giltwood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden gilded mirror created in 19th century France. With rustic yet elegant patterned wood and an attractively shaped frame, this mid-sized mirror offers a refined composition for...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Mirrors
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt mirrors
These are a beautiful Pair of old Gold Framed Mirrors, the mirrors have a tall pediment with shell decorati...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
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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