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French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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
French Provincial King Headboard Powder Blue Ceruse Finish & Heavy Carved Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage French Provincial Renaissance style king sized headboard with antiqued powder blue ceruse factory finish & heavy carved off-white trim details including leaves, vines, & floral elements, & a center cutout with ruched fabric attached in back by 2 brass rods. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, no outstanding flaws found, just normal light age wear. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century. NOTE: We also have a matching Bombay style dresser & mirror in a separate listing here if it is still available in case you are interested. The perfect bed for a Sleeping Beauty!!!! Yes… that’s YOU!!! This is an absolutely GORGEOUS king sized headboard bearing a beautiful all-over antiqued powder blue ceruse factory finish. The tag stapled on the back is to John F. Lawhon Furniture from Glen Traditionals...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Vintage French Country Provincial Cannonball Post Twin Size Trundle Bed Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming French Provincial farmhouse twin size trundle bed, circa 1960s. Features solid wood, cannonball posts, turned spindles and pull out trundle. Dimensions: 81" x 42" x 38 ...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood

Davis Cabinet Co. French Provincial Louis XV Cherry and Cane King Size Headboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard By Davis Cabinet Company USA, Circa 1960s Carved cherry wood, with caned panels. Measures: 79.75"W x 2.63"D x 40....
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Cherry

Pair MidCentury French Provincial Partial Gilt and Cream Painted Twin Bedframes
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair MidCentury French Provincial Partial Gilt and Cream Painted Twin Bedframes. Measures 23" in width, 80" in length and 42" in height. Distance Floor to bottom of side rails is ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany and Tufted Leather Twin Beds, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style twin beds By Robert Lewis Fine Furniture USA, Circa 1950s Carved mahogany, with brass studded tufted leather. Measures...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Upholstered King Size Headboard, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered finish, silver gilt trim, and ...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Queen Size Headboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish French Provincial Louis XV style queen size headboard By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim. Measures: 59"W x 1.25"D x 40.75...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut, Lacquer

Antique French Breton Bed Brittany Wedding French Country Carved Dark Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Breton Bed Carved Oak Brittany Wedding French Country. Unique antique French bed, direct from the Brittany region, highly carved with details particular to the B...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

Custom Hand Carved Headboard with Gold Leaf Accents
Located in Larkspur, CA
Beautiful hand carved Queen headboard with polychrome and gold leaf detailing in a French style. This headboard is a custom designed piece by Candace Barnes. It is upholstered in lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Antique French Carved Walnut and Upholstered Twin Bed with Asian Figural Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique French carved walnut twin bed upholstered in a contemporary Asian figural fabric. It is in fabulous recently restored condition. Steel braces have been applied to the back of the headboard to aid in strengthening the bed. Please see photos. Originally circa mid-late 19th century. Holy...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Fabric, Walnut

Provincial Carved California King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved California King size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Late 20th Century French Style Metal Headboard & Footboard
Located in Harlingen, TX
A gorgeous classic French country cast metal king headboard and footboard featuring a steel frame with a powder coated aged dark bronze fi...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Steel

1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wicker

Century Furniture French Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Queen Size Headboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial style sculpted cherry wood queen size headboard By Century Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 64.5"W x 2.25"D x 59.25"H. Very good original ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Cherry

Vintage White Wash French Provincial Full Size Urn Poster Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French Provincial cottage full size poster bed. Beautiful urn finials. Whitewash distress design. Measures 55" in width x 67" high at th...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Hardwood, Paint

French Provincial King Bed - Straw Wash Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a medium hand-rubbed and distressed Straw Wash finish. The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned rattan in a g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Rattan, Wood

French Provincial Queen Bed - Straw Wash Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a medium hand-rubbed and distressed Straw Wash finish. The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned rattan in a g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Rattan, Wood

A double bed frame by Charlotte Perriand - "Hôtel La Cachette" - France 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Double bed frame by Charlotte Perriand, a rare piece from the 1960s, originally designed for the prestigious "Hôtel La Cachette" at Les Arcs 1600 in Savoie, France. This bed embodies...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Beech

French Provincial Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a light hand-rubbed and distressed Architectural White finish. The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned ratta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rattan, Wood

French Provincial King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a light hand-rubbed and distressed Architectural White finish. The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned ratta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Rattan, Wood

Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered King Size Headboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Solid carved cherry wood, in beautiful pink lacquered finish. Measures: 7...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Antique Carved Oak Lit Clos Bed From Brittany France
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historic Lit Clos bed from Brittany France now in use as a Cupboard. The Lit Clos was the traditional Country French bed in use when one room served as kitchen, living room and bed...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

1990s Ralph Lauren Silk Damask King Wingback Sleigh Bed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Ralph Lauren Damask bed frame you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bed frame with ...
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1990s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

French Style Contemporary Solid Wood Carved Gold and White King Bedframe
Located in Naperville, IL
You deserve to sleep like royalty in our breathtaking Royal Gold White Bed. This 100% hand-carved bed frame is finished and gilded in gold accents. The enchanting details of this piece is reminiscent of your favorite fairy tale story. This versatile piece is a beautiful addition to master bedrooms, guest bedrooms, and even children’s bedrooms...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Ash

French Provincial Painted King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
The chipped blue oak finish adds a touch of vintage charm, while the meticulous hand-carved solid oak floral adornment showcases the dedication to artisanal craftsmanship. Cabriole legs add a touch of elegance to its silhouette, elevating its aesthetic appeal, while the subtle wing headboard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

French Provencal Style Queen Painted Caned Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A newly re-painted vintage French Provincial style queen size headboard for the special bedroom in your house. Painted a grey with a hint of blue and a...
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20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Wood

1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Peacock Bed Frame Headboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern curved sunrise shaped wall bed frame headboard made of rattan and bamboo. This charming piece is in the typical style of Franco Albini, Adr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

French Provincial Louis XV Style King Size Headboard with Cane, circa 1950
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely French Provincial Cane and carved walnut king size headboard. This piece measures 48"t x 80"l x 1.5"d.
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Cane, Walnut

Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
Shabby chic white laser cut iron headboard.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Iron

Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome antique French Louis XV Provincial style queen Size walnut headboard with carved shell motif. The 56" height of the bed had been raised to me...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome antique French Louis XV Provincial style queen Size walnut headboard with carved shell motif.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Provincial Carved King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand-car...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Thomasville French Provincial Solid Wood Queen or Double Headboard
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage Thomasville French provincial solid wood queen or d...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Provincial Painted Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved and painted Queen Size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand-carved ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Wood

Provincial Painted King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved and painted king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

Rare Labeled Early 19th C Haitian French Colonial Day Bed from the West Indies
Located in Charleston, SC
An exceptionally rare 19th century Haitian French Colonial Cedrela day bed, circa 1830, featuring original label and hand-carved Regence style head and foot boards. This is one of th...
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19th Century Caribbean Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

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Cedar

French Provincial beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial beds and bed frames 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 beds and bed frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial beds and bed frames made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original beds and bed frames, popular names associated with this style include Drexel, Kindel Furniture, Baker Furniture Company, and Davis Cabinet Company. 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 beds and bed frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $595 and tops out at $67,000 while the average work can sell for $1,888.

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