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French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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 French Provincial Antique Monumental Copper Tabernacle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique large French Provincial monumental church Tabernacle made of hand crafted copper, in good condition. The pyramid, partly...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Copper

Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Made in early 20th Century France, this mechanical wonder was crafted with an eye for aesthetics, the richly polished wood and meticulously crafted mechanism elevate this piece with ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Metal Eiffel Tower Decoration, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of brass decorations in the shape of the Eiffel tower conjures the romance of a voyage to Paris. Made in France in the 20th Century, the intricate lattice-work is rendered ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th Century French White Pony Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French velocipede of a white pony, the horse of polychromed wood with horsehair mane and set upon an iron tricycle. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

19th Century French Provincial Antique Monumental Copper Tabernacle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique large French Provincial monumental church Tabernacle made of hand crafted copper, in good condition. The pyramid, partly...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Copper

French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I Very typical of this war because the freedom of Alsace and Lorraine was one of the many issues at stake in this confrontati...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder Ed. 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The great book of French impressionism by Diane Kelder Large heavy art table book by Diane Kelder. A survey of works by French artists of the Impressionist movement focuses on Pissarro, Sisley, Manet, Morisot, Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Degas, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Absolutely gorgeous extra large coffee table book - “The Great Book of French Impressionism.” With just under 450 pages, this huge, handsomely designed volume contains more than 400 illustrations with 16 spectacular color spreads that fold out to nearly 2 feet in width. This book celebrates the richness and exuberance of the Impressionists' world--a world of light and color, of sunlit fields and shimmering waterscapes, of bustling city views and intimate domestic scenes. Contains more than 400 illustrations, over 200 in full color, with sixteen fold-out color spreads. In the text, art historian Diane Kelder traces the development of Impressionism from its roots in landscape and realist painting through its focus on modern urban life to its ultimate goal: to fix on canvas the fleeting moods and effects of nature in a world that stands still for no one. The author examines the lives and works of all the major Impressionists, including Manet, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Seurat, and Cézanne, and shows how their work influenced others in the movement, ultimately giving rise to the new art of the 20th century.- Title The Great Book of French Impressionism Author Horst Keller Translated by Alexis Brown...
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20th Century French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Miniature French Faux Bamboo Washstand with Mirror
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French miniature faux bamboo marble top doll furniture wash stand with pivoting vanity mirror. Made of pitch pine and cherry wood with a small drawer, towel bars ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble

The Great Book of Post-Impressionism Diane Kelder Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Great Book of Post-Impressionism by Diane Kelder, In this splendid sequel to The Great Book of French Impressionism, Diane K...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Impressionism & Post Impressionism Vintage 1986 1st Edition Collector Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Impressionism and Post-impressionism: The Hermitage, Leningrad, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Vintage 1986...
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20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Limoges France Oval Scalloped Porcelain Box With High Relief Rocaille Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain oval scalloped shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in a soft mauve color and features high relief white rocaille and shell motif porcelain tri...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Porcelain

19th Century French Provincial Artist Mannequin
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual size, made of carved Beech with articulated joints and old patinated surface. These were designed to illustrate the human body's joints function. Made in Provence circa 1890....
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Beech

French Victorian Bridal Wedding Crown Handmade Tiara on Giltwood Console Stand
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French Victorian bridal wedding crown handmade tiara on giltwood console stand. Material: giltwood, wax, linen Design: French Folk Art Style: ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metallic Thread

Antique French Children Books 1936 Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 1930s French Childrens Illustration Books, set of 3: The 1st one is: "Le petit chaperon rouge", french language, "The Little Red Riding Hood" by Charles Perrault. Antique Fre...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming 19th century French Provincial prie-dieu/chair of carved cherry wood and handwoven rush seating, having lovely, scalloped details. The top chair seat pulls up in order to ...
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1850s French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Cherry, Rush

Set of 11 Brass and Copper Pétanque French Boules or Italian Bocce Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A game in which the objective is to throw or roll heavy balls (called boules in France, and "bocce" in Italy) as close as possible to a small target ball. Early 1900s, great accents,...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Copper

19th Century Piece De Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Architectural models like this one were crafted by apprentices or master artisans as part of their application for a title within their respective guilds. In France, these artisans w...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Loyally underhand for quickly weighing out gemstones and precious medals, this trustworthy sidekick was once the prized tool for the detailed work of the jeweler. Made in France in t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

19th Century Piece De Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Architectural models like this one were crafted by apprentices or master artisans as part of their application for a title within their respective guilds. In France, these artisans w...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Paris The World's Most Romantic City Hardcover Book by Alastair Horne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
In more than 200 striking images, Paris celebrates the French capital, from its world famous landmarks to evocative alleyways, from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the tunnels of the ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Mid-20th Century French Patinated Brass Music Stand with Lyre Motif
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Display your music score or a book on this decorative, antique stand! Crafted in France, circa 1950, the music stand sits on four feet base decorated with floral motifs, and features...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing on each casing. This pair can also also be used as vases. Good condi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

The French Revolution History by Thomas Carlyle Hardcover Book in Slipcase 1956
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The French Revolution: A History ,Heritage Press in Slipcase Hardcover – January 1, 1956. by Thomas Carlyle (Author), Bernard LaMotte (Illustrator). Special Contents Heritage Press E...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Antique French Oil Portrait Painting on Wood of Catholic Pope Paul VI France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique portrait painting of Pope Paul VI on wood. This beautiful piece depicts a small portrait of Pope Paul VI. This painting is one wood and unframed. Pop...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Guerlain Shalimar Cologne Perfume Bottle Large Collectible Paris France
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage collectible Guerlain Shalimar eau de cologne glass perfume bottle. Empty collectible glass bottle of the famous Shalimar perfume. Ins...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass

Colored wall map of the WORLD
By Chambon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre” CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781) Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754 Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm. Gobert-Denis Chambon made copper engraving after the work of Guillaume De L’Isle, published in 1754 by Jean Janvier and S.G. Longschamps. A huge wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets, depicting the Eastern and Western hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial hemispheres (boreal and southern) and at the bottom in the middle with an armillary sphere, in addition. This map is most notable for its depiction of the Sea of Japan labeled "Mer de Corée" and of "Mer de L'Ouest" or Sea of the West - a great sea, easily the size of the Mediterranean, to flow from the then-known Strait of Juan de Fuca...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paper

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar) Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century elements, likely originating in the south of France / Mediterranean region, featuring pegged solid wooden construction of warm, rich fruitwood, chesnut, oak, and maple. Having a slant-front bureau with tall raised back decorated with three Renaissance Revival style high relief panels, the center depicting religious scene comprising Jesus and winged Saint, the side panels with foliate floral fruit pendant carvings, flanked by classical turned baluster-form columns, surmounted with highly stylized hand carved and turned finials. Over a slant-front with star parquetry, the hinged drop-front opens to reveal a distressed leather writing desk / lectern / pulpit on which the holy books can be laid open and allows to shelter the books, which were considered precious goods at that time. The lower sacristy cabinet has a pair of slide-out supports flanking a paneled cupboard door decorated with a large stepped base Christian cross parquetry inlay, affixed with later decorative forged iron faux escutcheon overtop. The door opening with key to a single fixed shelf on which holy items...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

Julia Child Mastering the Art of French Cooking Book 1964
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Julia Child MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING VOL. ONE New York: Alfred A. Knopf. First Publishing 1961; Sixth Printing 1964. Hardcover. Autographed fro...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Circa 1900 or Earlier French Oak Syrah Wine Barrel
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 or earlier oak Syrah wine barrel, French. Top carved "639, ARLDA", the tap holes closed. Staved with heavy iron straps. Painted with grapes & "Syrah Cote de Provence, Prov...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Iron

French Pair of World War I Brass Heron Engraved Shells Casing Trench Artillery
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing a heron in a pond surrounded by rushes on each c...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
By L'Ideale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s. The jars were repurposed for storing veget...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Glass, Paper

French Paintings Collectible Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Painting Hardcover collectible art book by Charles Stuckey– January 1, 1997 by Charles Stuckey (Author) Hardcover · 320 page Stuckey examines...
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20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of french church two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze decorated with leaf motifs, beautiful aged patina, France, mid-19th century. For indoor and outdoor use.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Bronze

Food of France by Kay Halsey and Lulu Grimes Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Food of France by Kay Halsey and Lulu Grimes hardcover cook book. (Part of the A Journey for Food Lovers Series)by Maria Villegas and Sarah Randell Title: The Food of France Publisher: Whitecap Books Publication Date: 2001 Binding: Hardcover Condition: Good Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Synopsis: When one thinks of great food, one invariably thinks of France. After all, this is the birthplace of some of the world's greatest chefs, such as Auguste D'Escoffier, and a major influence on many others, such as Julia Child. THE FOOD OF FRANCE is the second in a series of richly photographed cookbooks that examines the food of different countries. Lush images and information on France and its internationally renowned gastronomic culture make this book much more than a cookbook. Pictorial essays presented in gatefold spreads highlight food journeys that share the traditions behind France's best-known exports, including cheese and pastries. A glossary of French food...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Paris Timeless Places Hardcover by Judith Mahoney Pasternak 2000
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Paris Timeless Places Hardcover by Judith Mahoney Pasternak 2000. It's the City of Light, the capital of romance, the cultural center of the Western world: that's beautiful Paris, a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Provence : The Beautiful Cookbook by Peter Johnson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Provence: The Beautiful Cookbook: Authentic Recipes from the Regions of Provence Hardcover – September 24, 1993. by Richard Olney (Author), Michael Freeman (Author), Peter Johnson (P...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Great Book of French Impressionism by Diane Kelder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The art of the French impressionists great large heavy art table book by Diane Kelder. A survey of works by French artists of the Impressionist movement focuses on Pissarro, Sisley, Manet, Morisot, Monet, Renoir, Cassatt, Degas, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Absolutely gorgeous extra large coffee table book - “The Great Book of French Impressionism...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover Coffee Table Book. Michael Conforti, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Metropolitan Museum of A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The Private Letters of Madame the Marquise de Sévigné, France, 1818-Set of 8
Located in Ross, CA
Set of eight French language book series titled "Letters of Madame de Sévigné", was printed in Paris in 1818. The spines are dark blue almost black sheepskin leather bindings with gi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Masterful Studies: Three Centuries of French Drawings from the Prat Collection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Masterful Studies: Three Centuries of French Drawings from the Prat Collection by Rosenberg, Pierre.New York: National Academy of Design, 1990. 1st edition.Softcover. Tan and color illus. wraps. 278 pages.Color and black and white plates.Based on an exhibition held at the National Academy of Design, Nov. 13, 1990-Jan. 20, 1991; Kimbell Art Museum, Feb. 11-Apr. 21, 1991; the National Gallery of Canada, July 1-Aug. 25, 1991. This is the catalogue of a circulating exhibition to 2 US and 1 Canadian center in 1990 to 1991 Mr Prat is a famous French novelist who also has a keen eye for French Master Drawings...
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20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Les Cinglés Du Chocolat Hardcover French Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Les cinglés du chocolat Hardcover French Edition. Text in French small Size. Dimensions: 8.5 in x 5.5 in x 0.5 in. Les cinglés du chocolat by Sandra Boynton, Jean-Jacques Brisebarre, Sylvie Girard. Published: 1987. English title: Chocolate: The Consuming Passion. CHOCOLATE continues to delight chocoholics everywhere. Packed with Boynton's famous hippos, bunnies, pigs, and other animals, this gift-perfect book is a whimsical commentary on the individual's relationship to chocolate, its varieties, and its sources. From the several sorts of chocolate connoisseur-including the gourmoo, who eats only milk chocolate-to the several shapes of chocolate itself (bunny, kiss, glove compartment bar), Boynton's apologia for chocolate misses nothing. Myths are chocolate is not fattening, she argues, especially when the caloric expenditure of carrying it home from the store and hiding it from company is factored in. Directions are to remove stains, lick them. Plus, how to grow chocolate at home, a foolproof method for determining if chocolate is in season (does the name of the month contain the letter A, E, or U?), and a recipe for Hippo Pot de Mousse. "Fourteen out of ten people like chocolate," says the artist. This is the only guide for people who like chocolate the way they like to breathe. Résumé in French: Léger, drôle, amusant, le livre illustré avec humour analyse et présente tout ce qui touche de près...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Impressions of Giverny Monet's World Charles Weckler Hardcover Book
By Claude Monet
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Impressions of Giverny Monet's World Charles Weckler hardcover book A short text describes impressionist Claude Monet's house and gardens at Giverny, a village 40 miles northwest of...
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20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Made in early 20th Century France, this mechanical wonder was crafted with an eye for aesthetics, the richly polished wood and meticulously crafted mechanism elevate this piece with ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Housed in a wooden and glass vitrine, this small scale was once used for precision measurements. Made at the turn of the 19th Century in France, this mechanical wonder was crafted wi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Miniature Doll-Size French Provincial Stained Fruitwood Antique Armoire Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
MINIATURE DOLL-SIZE STAINED FRUITWOOD ARMOIRE Probably French, circa 1880-1910 Item # 403FPM02P A very well-made doll-size miniature armoire from the turn of the century, the armoir...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

19th Century French Chestnut Diminutive Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
19th century chestnut miniature armoire from France. This is a wonderful piece of craftmanship, with a lovely crown following down to a case which is entirely raised panelled and peg...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Chestnut

Villa Decor: Decidedly French and Italian Style Hardcover by Betty Lou Phillips
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Villa Decor: Decidedly French and Italian style hardcover book, October 1, 2002 by Betty Lou Phillips (Author), Dan Piassick (Photographer). Villa Decor, Betty Lou Phillips discusses...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

The French Hunter Year 1931 Le Chasseur Francais French Magazine Cuisine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Le Chasseur Francais The French Hunter. Year 1931 (12 Numbers - Complete Year 1931) from January 1931 to Dec 1931. Collective French text Published by Le Chasseur Français, Bounded in a Margarine Solo handcrafted cover to protect the old magazines...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 19th Century Antique Religious Bronze Chalice
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 19th century religious bronze chalice by unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preser...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

19th Century French Jewellery Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Both a functional piece and a decoration, this scale from 19th century France bears a gallant charm that emanates from the symbolic nature of balance. Precision, equilibrium, confide...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass

Set of Two Bronze Figures – Spain, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Two Bronze Figures – Spain, Circa 1960 Add a touch of elegance and artistry to your collection with this set of two bronze figures, crafted in Spain circa 1960 by an unknown ...
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1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

French Style, Slessin Cliff, 1st Edition Hardbound with Jacket - 1982
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Style by Suzanne Slessin and Stafford Cliff, 1st Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket – 1982 French Style captures the celebrated art de vivre of the contemporary French life-...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

French 19th Century Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French counter or grocer’s scale with two brass trays mounted on a white marble top. This wonderful antique instrument was used to measure various ingredients and prod...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Brass

Dictionnaire Quillet de la Langue Francaise Hardcover by Raoul Mortier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dictionnaire Quillet de la Langue Francaise; Dictionnaire Methodique et Pratique Redige Sous la Direction de Raoul Mortier (2 Volumes) Hardcover by Raoul Mortier. Published by Paris ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Paper

Early 20th Century Vintage French Horn & Hide Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
A suite of 4 unique lounge chairs made of horns and stretched leather over wood frame. Origin unknown, possibly made from bull horns and hides found in the foothill of the Pyrénées...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn, Hide, Wood

Pair of 19th C. French Book Velum Containers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two containers made from antique velum books. They are triangular in shape, each adorned with a faded golden design against a lighter background. The diamond-shaped central motif, b...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Parchment Paper

Creil Polychrome Transferware French Revolution Gallic Marins Sailor Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French transfer printed creamware plate, with polychrome hand painting, showing the mark for the Creil factory. The central image shows two French Revolution Era sailors, at ease on the wharf with tall sailing ships in the background. A border of Gallic roosters, le coq...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Earthenware

Set of Two Metal Vegetables Figures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two metal vegetables figures, Circa 1990. Sterling silver plated lemon. Molds cast from real fruits and vegetables. In original condition, with minor wear consistent wit...
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1990s Spanish French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Early 19th Century Framed French Miniature Portrait, Woman in Lace Cap & Collar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 19th century French hand-painted miniature portrait, framed under glass, portraying an older woman wearing a lace bonnet and a floral dress with a lace collar, reflecting th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Natural Fiber

French Series of Childrens Books by Arnaud Berquin-Set of 10, c. 1829
Located in Ross, CA
Ten book series of The works of Arnaud Berquin. The set was put together by hand, has leather spines and covers with gilded lettering, decoration, and a lacework design with a hand p...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather

Leather Bound Book Set of Seven by Barthelemy with Letter , Paris, c. 1840
Located in Ross, CA
A seven book series by Jean-Jacques Barthelemy titled "Voyage du Jeune Anacharsis". The books have Leather spines with gilt lettering, which is in French was published in Paris in 1...
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1840s French Antique French Provincial Collectibles and Curiosities

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Leather, Paper

French Provincial collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial collectibles and curiosities 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 collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Abrams Publishers, Betty Phillips, Coco Chanel, and Creil et Montereau. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $39 and tops out at $10,167 while the average work can sell for $574.

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