French Provincial Pillows and Throws
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
Light Green Floral French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
Light green Floral French Provincial square needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with an ivory cotton cloth backing. It is new and has never been used.
Measures: 16 x 16 inches. Kindly ...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Shahkar Light Brown French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
New French Provincial square needlepoint pillow case
It measures 16 x 16 inches.
Please note this piece ships flat and without an insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Floral French Provincial Style Lumbar Needlepoint Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pastel colored Floral French Provincial style Lumbar needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with a cream colored backing. It measures 17 x 13 inches. Needlepoint on the front is Pristine a...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Dove Gray Linen Damask Hand-Embroidered French Provençal Dining Napkins, Set/Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French Provençal linen serviettes, or dining napkins, showing a hand-embroidered monogram, circa late 1890s to early 1900s.
Dinner sized in a checkered patterned linen damask...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Antique Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - Wool & Silk - France - Circa 1890
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Aubusson tapestry pillow - featuring a bouquet of flowers to the pillow front tied at the bottom with a robust ribbon - hand woven with silk threads for some of the flowers, ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Flamme Indigo pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Flamme Indigo" designed by Antoinette Poisson with Ruth Ribeaucourt.
Duck Feather and Down insert with cotton cover.
Made in Pari...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
19th Century French Hand-Woven Tapestry Pillow
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French custom made Hand-Woven Tapestry with pillow insert (included). Tapestry features a beautiful outdoor setting of a woman eating fruit under palm trees in soft tan...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Beautiran pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Beautiran" designed by Antoinette Poisson with Ruth Ribeaucourt.
Duck Feather and Down insert with cotton cover.
Made in Paris.
...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Custom Lavender Sachet w/ Antique Applique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted lavender sachet with intricate details. The soft celadon paired with 3 19th-century French metallic and chenille flowers create a u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Custom Lavender Sachet w/ Antique Applique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted lavender sachet with intricate details. The green velvet paired with a 19-century French metallic & chenille flower create a u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Embroidered Bird Feather Throw Pillows in Pastel Pink and Blue
Located in Munster, IN
Delicate plumes of light -- Animalia-inspired pillows are the perfect way to add soothing color and playful design to your living space. The pastel pink and blue, light-catching embr...
Category
2010s French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Down, Feathers, Chenille, Linen
Custom Lavender Sachet w/ Antique Applique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully crafted lavender sachet with intricate details. The burnt orange velvet paired with a 19th-century French metallic & chenille flower creates a unique and elegant piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Metallic Thread
Vibrant Brunschwig & Fils Toile Pillows, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 20th-century pillows have toile by Brunschwig & Fils in vibrant shades of yellow and blue. They feature geometric patterns, diamonds with bouquets of flowers, and charming scen...
Category
20th Century North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Pair of Custom Cotton Floral Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of French Provincial custom pillows, showcasing swirling flowers in vibrant shades of green and orange, are paired with vintage white linen backs and down-filled inserts, ad...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
19th C. French Aubusson Bed Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 19th-century Aubusson bed pillow is a charming piece, depicting a scene of children playing a blindfolded game with a little dog in the background. The garlands of fabric and t...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Velvet
Light Brown Ivory Floral French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Light brown ivory floral French provincial square needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with an ivory cotton cloth backing. It is new and has never been used.
Measures: 16 x 16 inches....
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Aditi Block Print 18" x 12" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Aditi Block Print with a self welt finish. Petite bunches of stylized flowers are meticulously block printed by hand on a soft linen ground, giving each bouquet ...
Category
2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Pair of Hand Painted Velvet Lumbar Pillows on Silk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand-painted velvet pillows with silk backs. Tan silver/gold sheen.
These were imported in the early 2000's and have had light use. There are some spots on the silk as seen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Paint
Shahkar Light Brown with Basket French Provincial Style Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
Light brown square needlepoint pillow.
It measures 16 x 16 inches.
Please note this piece ships flat and without an insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Shahkar Moss Green French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
New green French Provincial square needlepoint pillow case
It measures 16 x 16 inches.
Please note this piece ships flat and without an i...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Provincial Floral Needlepoint Square Pillow
Located in New York, NY
New French Provincial Style Floral Needlepoint square pillow
Measures: 16 x 16 inches.
Please note the pillowcase ships flat without insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 21''
Category
1860s French Antique French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Nicolette Embroidery 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Nicolette Embroidery with a knife edge finish. A swirling interpretation of a Classic trellis motif, this stylized pattern boasts a nice scale and a sophisticate...
Category
2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry Style Needlepoint Lumbar Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry style needlepoint lumbar pillow.
This Aubusson style pillow features a charming bouquet of pink roses, see...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Aditi Block Print with a self welt finish. Petite bunches of stylized flowers are meticulously block printed by hand on a soft linen ground, giving each bouquet ...
Category
2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Floral French Provincial Needlepoint Lumbar Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Dusty Rose Floral French Provincial Lumbar pillow.
It measures 16.5 x 21 inches.
Kindly note this piece ships flat and does not include the insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Antique European French Heavy Linen Red Stripe Grain Sack, circa 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique European French long grain sack homespun linen fabric with red striped.
A large grain bag made of a narrow woven length of homespun linen that was folded over and hand-stitched along the long sides.
Antique grain sack, handwoven and hand loomed bags in linen all pure handwork (hand-woven) sewn with rustic seam and chute.
Great linen fabric, coarse, rustkal, very heavy quality natural linen, here is a gorgeous large grain sack that dates circa 1930.
The fabric is a vintage European heavy weight linen and hemp blend, hand woven with red colored stripes on a warm natural ground.
Beautifully woven rustic look makes it a brilliant fit for any country style or farmhouse decor.
Wonderful for so many different projects, these textiles were made to stand the test of time and are ideal for pillow covers, bath mats, table runners, this grain sack is very long and would make a fantastic floor pillow, they are strong enough for upholstery, gorgeous on a patio, garden, terrasse.
Wonderful antique handwoven and hand-loomed linen grain sack that open on one side.
Antique European grain sack...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Hemp
Antique European French Heavy Organic Linen Grain Sack, circa 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique European French long grain sack homespun linen organic fabric.
A large grain bag made of a narrow woven length of homespun linen that was folded over and hand-stitched along the long sides.
Antique grain sack, handwoven and hand loomed bags in linen all pure handwork (hand-woven) sewn with rustic seam and chute.
Great linen fabric, coarse, rustkal, very heavy quality natural linen, here is a gorgeous large grain sack that dates circa 1930.
The fabric is a vintage European heavy weight linen and hemp blend, hand woven on a warm natural ground.
Beautifully woven rustic look makes it a brilliant fit for any country style or farmhouse decor.
Wonderful for so many different projects, these textiles were made to stand the test of time and are ideal for pillow covers, bath mats, table runners, this grain sack is very long and would make a fantastic floor pillow, they are strong enough for upholstery, gorgeous on a patio, garden, terrasse.
Wonderful antique handwoven and hand-loomed linen grain sack that open on one side.
Antique European grain sack...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Vintage French Heavy Hand Crochet Bed Cover or Table Cloth
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage French heavy hand crochet bed cover or table cloth.
This is a beautiful hand made piece, it is made in cotton it is in very good condition and has never been used it has jus...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Aubusson Style Large Tapestry Decorative Pillow
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large decorative French Aubusson style tapestry pillow backed with silk velvet.
Beautiful vintage French Provincial pillow with Aubusson style roses and decorative floral bouquet.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
18th Century Tapestry Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Mid 18th century european Tapestry Fragment.
Measures: 1'9'' wide x 2'10'' long.
Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Vintage Cotton Blend Damask Fabric Remnant, Satin Finish, C.1980's
By Scalamandre
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage cotton blend damask fabric remnant - fine designer quality (likely Scalamandre or Brunschwig & Fils) - unknown fiber content - suitable for cra...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Appliquéd Mohair Pillows w/ Grape Vines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom pair of petite mohair pillows appliqued with a bunch of purple grapes hanging from a grape vine. Silk backs, down inserts, zipper closures.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Mohair, Silk
Schumacher Citrus Garden 22" Pillow
By Josef Frank
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Citrus Garden with a self-welt finish. This archival Josef Frank print, created in 1947, bears the signature whimsy, color and perso...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Toile de Fleurs 22" Pillow in Delft
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Toile De Fleurs with a self welt finish. Beautifully detailed twisting branches and flowers form an all-over ogee pattern in this classic toile. Based on a coppe...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Schumacher Servilia Stripe Lumbar Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Servilia Stripe Fabric (Item# 179640) with a self welt finish. Based on a tiny fragment from the archives, this intermittent stripe features exotic botanicals in...
Category
2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
Schumacher Aditi Block Print Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Aditi Block Print with a self welt finish. Petite bunches of stylized flowers are meticulously block printed by hand on a soft linen ground, giving each bouquet ...
Category
2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Campagne 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Campagne (Item# 175951, CAMPAGNE FABRIC) with a Self-Welt finish. A lush, lively interpretation of a classic French design, with a captivating allover pattern of...
Category
2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Nylon
Vintage Pair of Jacquard Pillows with Tassels, Décor Pillows
Located in Bochum, NRW
Van Gogh paintings style pair of vintage pillows made of Jacquard fabric with sun flower and basket fruits woven décor. Edge decorated with sho...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool, Jacquard
Schumacher Campagne 22" x 14" Pillow in Bleu & Gris
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Campagne (Item# 175952, CAMPAGNE FABRIC) with a Self-Welt finish. A lush, lively interpretation of a classic French design, with a captivating allover pattern of...
Category
2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Nylon
Schumacher Le Castellet Lumbar Pillow in Indigo
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Le Castellet with a knife edge finish. Based on a classic Provençal motif, Le Castellet is a printed linen ogee composed of a tradit...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen, Nylon
Schumacher Roca Redonda 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roca Redonda with a self welt finish. Based on an 18th-century French document, this fantastical rendering of flowers, branches...
Category
18th Century North American Antique French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Set of French Victorian Beige Square Aubusson Bird Pillows
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Victorian beige square Aubusson pillows with soft brown and rose details of floral garlands and a bull with a faceted center image of a bird with its wings spread. (P...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Chenonceau 20" x 14" Pillow in Sky
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Chenonceau (Item# 173567, CHENONCEAU FABRIC) with a Self Welt finish. Based on a documentary print of a 17th century Persian damask, Chenonceau is filled with en...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Zinnia Handmade Print Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Zinnia Handmade Print (Item# 179340, ZINNIA FABRIC) with a knife edge finish. This meandering mid-scale floral stripe is hand printed on linen and says ‚Äúcharm‚...
Category
2010s North American French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Materials
Linen
French Provincial pillows and throws for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial pillows and throws 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 pillows and throws created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, folk art, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, linen and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial pillows and throws made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pillows and throws, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Brunschwig & Fils, Josef Frank, and Ralph Lauren. 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 pillows and throws differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $4,500 while the average work can sell for $323.
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