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.
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A faux-bamboo mirror from France, turn of the century circa 1890, with a lovely amber-brown patina in the frame. This tall mirror features rectangular proportions and symmetry to han...
Glass, Mirror, Pine
Large oak rustic wall mirror with floral carvings, France 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / mirror / oak / Rustic / Mid-century Elegant and timeless wall mounted mirror with bold oak carved frame. The wide and thick oak frame was richly decorated with repet...
Mirror, Oak
Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial "Stroupe" Fruitwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1969
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consisderation is this Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial "Stroupe" Fruitwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1969 A matching pair of nightstands, dresser and king headboard available in ...
Hardwood, Fruitwood, Mirror
Vintage French Country Provincial Cherry Wood Rectangular Wall Mirror by White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Country Provincial Solid Cherry Wood Rectangular Wall Mirror with Roun...
Mirror, Cherry
Antique French Cast Brass Coat of Arms Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique tabletop or wall mirror featuring two mythological dragons holding a coat of arms or family crest with a crown, star, and fleur-de-lis France, Early 20th Century ...
Brass
$5,200 / set
French Pair of 19th Century Arched Gilt Mirrors
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely pair of gilt mirrors from 19th century France, their strong proportions of the arch-top frames are emphasized by red bole clay peeking through the shimmering gold. Restraine...
Gold
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.
Mirror, Hardwood, Paint
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Giltwood
1940s French Riviera Faux Bamboo Mirror, Natural Brown & Beige Tones
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Riviera Faux Bamboo Mirror, Natural Brown & Beige Tones Description: This beautiful 1940s French bamboo mirror, crafted in France, embodies the timeless elegance of the...
Wood
$1,800 / set
French 19th Century Pair of Painted Mirrors
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Lovely pair of French 19th century wall mirrors with delicate Neoclassical motifs embossed in the recessed part frame, softened under an allover “French grey” paint and craquelure te...
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint
Large 19th Century French Silver Gilt Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 19th Century French silver gilt architectural mirror.
Silver
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.
Wood
Davis Cabinet Co. French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Wall Mirror, Circa 1960s
By Carolina Mirror Corp, Davis Cabinet Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved oak framed wall mirror By Davis Cabinet Company (produced by Carolina Mirror Corp.) USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 21.5"W x 1.25"D x...
Mirror, Oak
Antique French Facet-Cut Mirror in Carved Wood, circa 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / Mirror / wood / Antique This elegant French mirror from circa 1850 is a distinguished example of 19th-century craftsmanship, offering both decorative refinement and ...
Wood
French 19th Century Vertical Gold Gilt Mirror with Floral crest
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional large scale mirror hand-crafted in France, this piece is vertical symmetrical and the original mirror plate sparkles with diamond dust.. This mirror is beautiful and f...
Giltwood
$2,900
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Chireno, TX
Giltwood sunburst mirror, circa 1910, France. Hand-carved with original gilded finish and mirror glass.
Mirror, Giltwood
French 19th Century Symmetrical Egg & Dart Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century French gold gilt mirror of thick egg & dart molding around the original glass. The frame is of impressive scale, with bold definition between the smoothness o...
Gold
$640Sale Price|55% Off
French Provincial Style Beige Hand Painted Floral Design Wall or Mantel Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
A French Provincial style mirror featuring elegant curved. The rectangular frame is finished in a soft beige tone, creating a refined yet understated backdrop for the intricate hand-...
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...
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Facet-Cut Mirror in Carved Wood, France 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / Mirror / wood / Antique This elegant French mirror from circa 1850 combines timeless design with rich materiality. Framed in carved wood with a deep, warm patina, th...
Mirror, Wood
Antique Dormer Window Mirror, Zinc, French Provincial Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking architectural mirror fashioned from an antique dormer window frame, exuding authentic European charm and a deeply aged patina. The frame, li...
Zinc
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".
Gesso
$1,596Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Gilt Wood Mirror by Harrison & Gil
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Carved Gilt Wood Scroll & Foliate Beveled Mirror by Harrison & Gil Can be hung on wall vertically or horizontally. We have another larger Harrison Gil mirror...
Gold Leaf
French 20th Century Rectangular Vertical Gold Gilt Mirror with Floral crest
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional rectangular mirror hand-crafted in France, this piece is vertical symmetrical and the original mirror plate sparkles with diamond dust.. This mirror is beautiful and f...
Giltwood
French 19th Century Gilt Starburst Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
19th century French gilt wood starburst mirror in alternating rays of flames and lightning bolts that radiates a kind of energy and dynamism to stand on its own or stand out in a gal...
Gold
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Wall Mirror, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Rococo Louis XV style wall mirror By Romweber USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with silver gilt trim. Measures: 34.75"W x 1....
Mirror, Walnut, Lacquer
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Rectangle Wall Mirror
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern rectangle mirror, perfect in any room or in a bedroom. This charming piece is in the typical style of Audoux and Minet where the organic be...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
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 ...
Mirror, Oak
Palladio Hand Painted Wood Mirror
By Palladio
Located in Winnetka, 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.
Hardwood
$1,569Sale Price|30% Off
French Mid-Century Sunburst Wall Mirror, 1960s, in Natural Bamboo and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Evoking the relaxed elegance of French Riviera interiors from the 1960s, this handcrafted sunburst mirror in natural bamboo and rattan is a radiant example of mid-century design meet...
Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan
$451Sale Price|59% Off
French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Riviera 1950s oval hand woven and braided rattan mirror. Large wicker decorated frame with soft organic shapes that allows for hanging the...
Rattan, Mirror, Wood
French 19th Century Large Vertical Gold Gilt Mirror with Floral crest
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional large scale mirror hand-crafted in France, this piece is vertical symmetrical and the original mirror plate sparkles with diamond dust.. This mirror is beautiful and f...
Giltwood
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...
Mirror, Giltwood
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.
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...
Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror
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 ...
Giltwood
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 ...
Wood, Paint
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...
Mirror, Cherry
Pair Of Mid Century Provincial Style Ornate Carved Mahogany Frame Mirrors
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Mid Century Provincial Style Ornate Carved Mahogany Frame Mirrors.
Composition
19th Century French Provincial Wall Mirror with Carved Oak Columns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Carved Oak Wall Mirror with Side Columns The Fine Oak Mirror Frame is Crisply Carved with double turned and fluted columns at each side This is a lovely looking piece it is ...
Oak
Large Antique Gold Leaf Ornate Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Huge and striking antique gilt Louis XVI style mirror. (King Louis XVI of France). It comes from France around 1860 and still has its original mercury glass mirror. This piece has ...
Wood
French Provincial Giltwood Oval Mirror, Decorative Ribbon Swag, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative Gilt Oval Mirror This Mirror has a 1.5” wide moulded oval frame, it has a decorative ribbon swag at the top and this a good dark gilt finish The Oval frame is in attracti...
Giltwood
Large 18th‑Century Oak Bench with Velvet Upholstery, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This impressive 18th‑century oak bench combines the quiet authority of early European craftsmanship with the soft, time‑worn elegance of vintage velvet. Generous in scale and beautif...
Velvet, Oak
Vintage Boho Oak Leaf Oval Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adorn your walls with this charming vintage oval mirror, a piece that beautifully captures a blend of bohemian whimsy and natural elegance. The mirror features a captivating frame co...
Iron
$2,585Sale Price|50% Off
Cream French Painted Wall Mirror, 19th Century with Gilt Details
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Beautiful 19th Century Cream French Painted Decorative Rectangular Bevelled Edge Wall Mirror With Decorative Gilt Gesso Florals and Foliage Detailing
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Small French Faux Bamboo Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small French faux bamboo wood mirror, circa 1900. Height 17.5 inches, depth 14.5 inches.
Mirror, Faux Bamboo
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
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...
Wood
Maison Jansen Englomise Mirror
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Exquisite Maison Jansen Style Églomisé Arched Mirror with Scrollwork Decoration Product Description A striking and elegant arched wall mirror, executed in the sought-after Maison Jan...
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
$3,295
Square mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Square mirror Ceramic, 1965 H x W x D : 31.00 cm. x 31.00 cm. x 2.00 cm. 12.2 in. x 12.2 in. x 0.79 in. Very good condition This square mirror reflects the elegance and refinemen...
Ceramic, Felt, Mirror
Pair of vintage bamboo mirrors, France 1970
Located in LYON, FR
Pair of vintage bamboo mirrors, handcrafted work from the 1960s-70s. The frames are made of fine bamboo rods layered in superimposed sections, creating a rhythmic and graphic effect ...
Bamboo
Large 19th Century French Rope Twist Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A splendid large 19th Century French rope twist mirror. Such character!
Mirror, 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...
Mirror, Wood
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...
Giltwood
Large Light Brown Washed and Carved Mirror
Located in Chireno, 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...
Silver Leaf
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis Philippe Giltwood mirror, 35 x 53.5 inches.
Giltwood
20th Century Large Brown Hand-Carved Wooden Mirror with Organic Motif
Located in FR
A striking large-scale mirror featuring a richly hand-carved wooden frame adorned with flowing organic motifs. The frame displays a dynamic interplay of curves and naturalistic patte...
Mirror, Wood
$955Sale Price|36% Off
Italian Dressing Mirror Vintage
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Ornate Italian Dual Dressing...
Mirror, Wood
Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Frame Wall Mirror. Measures 40" in width, 2" in depth and stands 30" tall.
Hardwood, Paint, Mirror
Small French Faux Bamboo Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small French faux bamboo wood mirror, circa 1900. Height 16 inches, depth 14 inches.
Mirror, Faux Bamboo
LaBarge Gold Gilt French Provincial Style Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Italian made French Provincial style mahogany, gold gilt mirror with aged finish.
Mirror, Wood