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French Provincial Furniture

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
Large Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large French Coolie Milk Glass Pendant Light – A A larger than standard glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French Provincial Style Flame Mahognay Highboy Dresser w/ Serpentine Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Flame Mahogany, Patinated Brass Handles This French Provincial style highboy dresser showcases exquisite flame mahogany veneers and ...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Baker's Table Drawer Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
CHARMING Antique French Country Farmhouse Oak Dining Table Baker's Table with Drawer ~~86.5" Wide~~c. 1900-1920s This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~ha...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Vintage French Provincial Style “DuBarry” Dresser by Dixie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Oak, Brass Pulls This vintage French Provincial “DuBarry” dresser by Dixie, crafted in the 1960s, showcases the elegance and craftsm...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Oak and Upholstered Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French oak rectangular bench from the late 19th century with turned legs and more recent upholstery of practical, faux leather. The robust proportions of this multipurpose seat use...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French 19th Century Rustic Painted Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An outstanding country farmhouse table from 19th century France, handcrafted from pine and washed in a layered black pigment that would have appeared ebonized at the time. The top pl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pine, Paint

French 19th Century Hand carved White Alabaster Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful alabaster head fragment. Beautiful weathered expression due to erosion because it always stood outside. France circa 1850-1900 Weathered. Measurement includes the wooden ba...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Alabaster

Apothecary cabinet in faux bamboo with mirror and drawer, France 1900s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / cabinet / wood / mirror / Rustic / Mid-century A beautiful elegant small wall mounted cabinet in wood and faux bamboo. This shaving cabinet features a door with its...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

French 19th Century Marble Top Butchers Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A whimsical “billot de boucher” or butcher’s shop presentation table from 19th century France with a gorgeous Languedoc red marble top over a carved walnut frame. The stone is a méla...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French 19th Century Grand Ebonized Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French bibliotheque from the 19th century makes a dramatic statement for any interior with its height alone, and the ebonized finish on the exterior gives it the presence to anc...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Glass, Oak

French 19th Century Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche 'Orjol'
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. The fact that this jug has a multiple colour glazing makes i...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

French 1900s rustic mirrored shaving or medicine cabinet in oak
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / shaving cabinet / oak, mirror / Rustic / Antique / French provincial Antique medicine or shaving cabinet with mirror in oak with beautiful carvings. This cabinet fea...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

French Vintage Tapestry Reproduction by Robert Four
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An absolutely delightful French 20th Century verdure-style tapestry depicting a riparian forest scene with references to a garden folly of ancient ruins...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Tapestry, Wool, Cotton

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – E A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Antique Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair with Lambswool, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in pine with a reupholstered seat in Lambswool. Classic bobbin turned legs, overall in a fine vintage condition. Made in the early 20th century....
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Lambskin, Wool, Pine

20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of solid carved French nightstands with Solomonic columns it has one carved drawer and wood T.form stretcher
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

Antique French Coffee Table Carved Oak Bench Baroque Window Hall Seat c1900.
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Coffee Table Carved Oak Bench Baroque Window Hall Seat c1900. Direct from France, a stunning antique table, that is so extremely versatile--easily used as a tradition...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Handmade French Provincial Wooden Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade French Provincial Wooden Ceiling Lamp, 1960s The each lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

Set 6 Vintage French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Rush Seat Oak Country Farmhouse
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Vintage French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Rush Seat Oak Country Farmhouse. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 antique/vintage French chairs, perfect for either a dining room...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Oak

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk drawing of a crouched nude male figure in prayer. Beautiful in its monochromatic palette, the work highlights the youthful muscularity,...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

French Burnt Bamboo Coat Rack
Located in Round Top, TX
Eye-catching burnt bamboo wall-mounted coat/purse/scarf rack, 1960s. Wonderfully undulating shape with six serpentine hooks. It has all the taste of the Italian Riviera style and app...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Bamboo

French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered. measurements: H:23,5/33 cm W:10,5 cm D:11 cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Barley Twist Chestnut 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Double Door Bookcase, Armoire Bonnetiere, Linen Cabinet Barley Twist with Drawer~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Chestnut

19Thc Amazing Brass & Iron Large Bakers Rack
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very large French style bakers rack is in fine condition.This rack / shelf has custom made sized glass. This rack is in very good condition. This is the largest bakers ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s We have two pairs; here you can bid on one of them. The other pair is also listed here and can be purchased separately. ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

French 19th Century Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning metamorphic French mahogany dining table from the 19th century, extending to 143” (just shy of 12 feet) to host a crowd of family & friends. The four leaves show beautiful...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French Vintage Tapestry Reproduction by Corot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An absolutely delightful French 20th Century verdure-style tapestry depicting a lush forest scene and a meandering waterway. Woven in verdant colors in a range of green and blue tone...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37” x W 17.5” x D 18.5” x SH 17.7” Set of 6 Antique French Colonial Dining Chairs made of solid wood with backs and seats in woven rattan. A great addition to your int...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

Set 4 Antique French Dining Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Carved Oak Green 1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Carved Oak Green 1900. Direct from France, a beautiful set of 4 antique French dining chairs with Renaissance style and op...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Antique Country French Farmhouse Dining Table from Provence
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from rich walnut. The ends are fitted with two storage drawers with gold knobs. The table is supported b...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A An early French glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass with a clear f...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French 19th Century Symmetrical Egg & Dart Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 19th century French gold gilt mirror of thick egg & dart molding around the original glass. The frame is of impressive scale, with bold definition between the smoothness o...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Gold

Set of 6 Provincial French Woven Rush Chairs C1950s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming set of six French woven rush back and seat chairs C1950.          Quintessential French provincial seating with hand woven rushwork seats and, more unusually, backs on shap...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Wood

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Deep Red French Provincial Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Provincial style dresser painted a deep red. Eleven drawers open with brass bail handles on rosette shaped back plates. Below is a de...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Antique Country French Ladder Back Maple Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats - Set of 8
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Country French ladder-back dining chairs in maple with handwoven rush seats, set of eight. Sourced in Provence, France, these early 20th century chairs embody the charm and c...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Maple

Circa 1940s - Solid Oak - France - René Gabriel
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
This minimalist yet sturdy sideboard exemplifies the clean lines and functional elegance of French post-war modernist design. Crafted from solid oak, the piece features a simple, rec...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French 19th Century Solid Oak Trestle Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A monumental 19th century French oak dining table with unique decorative elements in the trestle base. Impossibly heavy, the top ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French 19th Century Iron Dining Table in New Powdercoat
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A heavy cast iron 19th Century Parisian boucherie or presentation table (like those found in a butcher shop or bakery). Recently powdercoated in a refreshing shade of Caribbean blue ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

Antique Country French Provincial Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. Lovely carved aprons with decorative serpentine shapes on all sides that a...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Exceptional 18th Century Burr Elm And Oak Oval Dining Table With Drawers
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A truly stunning 18th century burr elm and oak oval table - one of the best we've ever had in stock. The richly figured burr elm top has a deep, glowing patina and wonderful natural ...
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18th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Elm, Oak

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A substantial 19th century French shop counter with original painted finish over beech and walnut construction. Much of the paint has been lost on the top surface, revealing the warm...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Beech, Walnut, Paint

Antique French Coolie Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Bracket Task Light An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has retaine...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Needlepoint Prie Dieu
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century ebonized wood prie dieu upholstered in vibrant needlepoint. This dramatic prayer kneeler has a plush armrest rising from turned spindles forming an arched desig...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool, Wood

Pair of Vintage French Provincial Style Night Stands in Distressed Cream w/ Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Original Cream Painted Wood This exquisite pair of Vintage French Provincial Style Night Stands embodies the timeless elegance of 1...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century French Provincial Wardrobe Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Dating to the early 19th century, this pair of French provincial wardrobe doors offers timeless architectural beauty with their dry-scraped surface revealing soft layers of cream, sa...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak, Paint

PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Open Carved Oak SET of 2
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Tall Open Carved Oak Set of 2. Direct from France, a superb pair of antique dining chairs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Oak

Antique Country French Provincial Maple Writing Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique French provincial writing table, sourced in Provence, France. Crafted from maple wood, the table shows a deep, dark patina developed over time. The rectangular top is support...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Maple

Apples Still Life Oil on Canvas, Signed
Located in Pearland, TX
Lovely signed still life oil on canvas featuring three red and golden apples cast in warm light. Signed LIZ. Measurements: 26.0"W x 22.0"H x 2.5"D; sight: 15.5"W x 11.5"H.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian type...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique French Oval Bleached Walnut Wine Tasting Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French early walnut tilt-top 'table de vendange,' or wine tasting table, circa late 1800s. Oval sculpted top upon trestle base with triangular harp mechanism. Carved rounded ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. 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 furniture 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 $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.

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