French Provincial Home Accents
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
Antique Wooden Ladder in Beautifully Weathered Paint - 2 available
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Wooden Ladder in Beautifully Weathered Paint, Early 20th Century.
Please note: this listing is for one ladder, but there are 2 almost s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Painted Three Panel French Wood Room Divider or Partition Screen
Located in Seattle, WA
vintage hand painted three panel french wood room divider and or space partition screen.
Dimensions 48W 1D 71H.
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wood
French Tapestry 3 Panel Room Carved Wood Divider/Screen Glass Window
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely three panel French provincial style screen with a carved crest and a shaped glass "window" in each panel and beautiful tapestries of a courting couple in a different...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Tapestry, Glass, Wood
French Tapestry 3 Panel Room Carved Wood Divider/Screen Glass Window
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely three panel French provincial style screen with a carved crest and a shaped glass "window" in each panel and beautiful tapestries of a courting couple in a different...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Tapestry, Glass, Wood
Vintage French Iron Wood Painted Birdcage
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in a market in South France, a pretty French birdcage from the 1950s with a warm cream neutral paint finish. The cage is made from metal and wood. Wonderful patina on this c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Handmade Green Painted Wood & Metal Double Finch Bird Trap
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming rustic, handmade, vintage French Finch bird trapping cage, capable of catching two birds independently.
This piece works beautifully with f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Rustic French Burlap Grain Sacks and Wood Folding Screen / Room Divider
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching three-panel folding screen / room divider in white patinated wood upholstered with vintage French burlap grain sacks, France, 1960s.
This wooden folding screen combines ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Fabric, Burlap, Wood
Antique Wooden Ladder in Beautifully Weathered Paint - 2 available
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Wooden Ladder in Beautifully Weathered Paint, Early 20th Century.
Please note: this listing is for one ladder, but there are 2 almost s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wood
Circa 1900's, an Italian, Provincial Style, decorative Bird Cage
Located in London, Park Royal
1900's Italian Provincial Style Decorative Bird Cage with Yellow Stained Glass Windows. Crafted in Italy, this piece offers a blend of rustic charm and delicate artistry, suitable fo...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wire
1900s French Vintage Fruit Picking Painting Ladder Library Ladder /Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
1900s French vintage fruit picking / painting ladder.
This ladder will be great as an vintage library ladder
It is sturdy and usable.
We c...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Metal
Extra Large Dovecote
Located in South Salem, NY
French fuax bois dovecote or birdcage from the 1920s. A stunning outdoor garden feature, there are some losses to faux bois on the front, missing glass, one shortered leg, and additi...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Concrete
Antique French Provincial Country Oak Wood Folding Library Step Ladder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial country oak wood folding library step ladder. Item features remarkable patina, fold out steps, exposed joinery, solid wo...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vintage Hand Painted Three Panel French Wood Room Divider or Partition Screen
Located in Seattle, WA
vintage hand painted three panel french wood room divider and or space partition screen.
Dimensions 48W 1D 71H.
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wood
1900s French Vintage Artists Painting Ladder / Library Steps / Shop Display
Located in Markington, GB
1900s French vintage fruit picking / painting ladder.
1900s French vintage artists painting ladder library steps / shop display
This ladder will be great as an vintage library steps...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Metal
French Fitted Gentleman’s Travelling Dressing Case, in Leather
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French fitted gentleman’s travelling dressing case, in leather.
A superb piece, this is definitely one for the Gentleman that thinks he has everything...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Leather
Large Terrestrial Globe
Located in London, England
Large French table top terrestrial globe. Circa 1900
H 89cm x W 51cm x D 51cm
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Steel
French 20th Century Oak Chair Ladder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A metamorphic chair that converts to a ladder–or library steps–made in early 20th century France from oak. The chairback features gracefully curved stiles and a top rail above a flat...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Metal
United Kingdom, Earth Globe Philips Challenge, 20th Mid-Century 1966
Located in Labrit, Landes
Barrel butter churn, made in Sweden 1797.
This spruce churn can be used as a decoration accessory to hold a plant decoration.
Shipping:
28 / 28 / 99 cm 6.2 kg.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Spruce
Pair of French Faience Bookends Desvres, circa 1930
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Bookends signed Desvres, circa 1930.
Represent 2 bretons.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Faience
Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame A lovely and well used piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Walnut Ciel de Lit or Bed Canopy Curtain Frame
A lovely and well used piece, this French Curtain Rail is turned from Walnut, it has a circular ceiling fitting supporting the curtain...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Walnut
Churn, spruce, Sweden, late 18th century, 1797
Located in Labrit, Landes
Barrel butter churn, made in Sweden 1797.
This spruce churn can be used as a decoration accessory to hold a plant decoration.
Shipping:
28 / 28 / 99 cm 6.2 kg.
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Spruce
Replogle Globes French Country Provincial Style Revolving Floor Globe Oak Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Replogle Globes French Country Provincial style Revolving floor globe oak stand. Item features fiberglass revolving globe, solid wood f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Fiberglass, Oak
Pair of Italian Gilt Borghese Bookends with French Figures
By Borghese
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bookends depicting male and female period portraits. Gold and beige from Classic Italian designer, Borghese.
Metal stand rests flat between the two to hold books well this...
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian glazed terracotta artichoke garnitures with classical form, alluring variegated color, and time worn finish.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage French Wood Terrier Bookends - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
**Vintage Carved Wooden Dog Bookends - Pair**
Add a touch of vintage charm to your home or office with this unique pair of carved wooden dog bookends. Expertly crafted, these booken...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wood, Paint
French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book Signed
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French by Design by Betty Lou Phillips Hardcover Book.Signed" To Patricia, Betty Lou Phillips"Great designer book. Style French Country. In great condition.
The enduring appeal of French-country style spans the centuries, a gracious mingling of elegance and ease. After years of largely echoing the furniture, fabrics, and accessories linked with the region of Provence, these days French country is often far removed from the primitive images that hearken back to the early seventeenth century. Room by room, FRENCH BY DESIGN reveals the secrets to creating a contemporary French-country look, including textiles, furniture, floor coverings, window treatments, cor palettes, wall treatments and lighting, thus allowing anyone to bring the look home.
Award-winning designer and best-selling author, Betty Lou Phillips is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. With projects from New York to California, her work has been featured in countless magazines, as well as in her numerous home design books on French and Italian style. Interiors by Design--her 13th design book-is the timate guide to home decor. Additionally, she has appeared on the Christopher Lowell Show and the Oprah Winfrey Show. She lives in Dallas, Texas.
Betty Lou Phillips is the author of Emily Goes Wild!, an illustrated children's book, and co-author of The Night Before Christmas...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Paper
Vintage Wooden Obelisk
Located in San Francisco, CA
This piece is an invitation to a world of vintage charm and garden delights. Crafted from hand-painted wood and adorned with playful spherical details, this early 20th century obelisk evokes the spirit of French gardens, where elegance danced with whimsy and nature was an art form. This obelisk sits atop a stepped plinth base, their hand-painted finish adding a unique touch of personality. In excellent vintage condition.
Don't let this piece of history slip away – add the Vintage Wooden Obelisk to your collection and let your own garden blossom with a touch of antique magic!
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Wood
Wood Fireplace Screen with Painted Nautical Yacht Scene on Canvas
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wood fireplace screen with a painted circular nautical painting of yacht or pod yacht on the water. A beautiful piece for any living room or country home or beach home.
The back ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Canvas, Glass, Wood, Paint
Unusual 4 Fold French Brass Fire Guard Heavy Bass Folding Fireguard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual 4 Fold French Brass Fire Guard
This is a heavy folding Fireguard, the guard is all made in Brass, both the frame and the mesh are brass, it has the added advantage that it ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Brass
Antique Grain Trunk, c1800, FR-0049
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Grain trunk, c.1800 Very Cool hardware and detailing. Large sized. Good Condition. Wonderful character and paint
Item #: FR-0049
Dimensions...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Home Accents
Materials
Iron
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French Provincial home accents for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial home accents for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage home accents created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial home accents made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original home accents, popular names associated with this style include Borghese, and Desvres. 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 home accents differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $23,599 while the average work can sell for $1,950.