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.
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Trestle Base Oak early 19th c
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Country Farmhouse Oak Dining Table with Trestle Base and Stretcher~~91" Wide~~c. early to mid-19th century This table has "the look"~~one of our most often r...
Oak
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Holophane Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Light – G An original bell shaped frilly glass prismatic light shade originally from an old chapel. The light has retained its original brass ...
Brass
$441Sale Price|54% Off
Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
Terracotta
Pair of Antique English Oak and Rattan Armchairs with Twisted Details, UK
Located in Meulebeke, BE
United Kingdom / 1880 / 2 armchairs / oak and rattan / English / Antique This elegant pair of English armchairs, dating from circa 1880, reflects the decorative sensibility of late ...
Fabric, Rattan, Oak
$1,082Sale Price|43% Off
Antique French 19th Century Zinc Dove Roof Finial, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare zinc roof ornament with a dove. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, minor losses measurements include the wooden base. H:31,5cm W:23cm D:11cm
Zinc
French 19th Century Oak Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful country farmhouse dining table from 19th century France, handcrafted in oak. Thick planks of the top surface show a beautiful patina of color and texture among the dark w...
Oak
French Walnut Farmhouse Coffee Table with Drawer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century farmhouse (dining) table, circa 1840, recently adapted for use as a coffee table to recontextualize the familiarity of a humble farm table placing that sense of w...
Walnut
Set of Ten Country French Provincial Fruitwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome set of ten mid-century country French Provincial style dining chairs with rush seats, comprised of eight side chairs and two armchairs. The design balances a refined count...
Rush, Fruitwood
Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica pumpkin cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large size decorated with vibr...
Ceramic, Majolica
$695Sale Price|41% Off
19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1850. Weathered Measurement includes the wooden base.
Iron
$1,391Sale Price|46% Off
French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. H:27cm W:25,5cm D:10cm
Iron
$1,542Sale Price|35% Off
19th Century, French Folk Art Copper Rooster, Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare antique folk art copper rooster with an wonderful vert de gris patine. A real unique find. France, circa 1800-1900. More photo's available on request Weathered and...
Copper
Large Antique Wicker French Champagne Grape Harvest Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Champagne Harvest Log Basket -Z A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region. The markings identify the gr...
Wicker, Wood
$417Sale Price|48% Off
French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Really lovely metal lantern in a form I haven't seen before. France, circa 1890-1920. Weathered H:33cm W:19,5cm D:16cm
Iron
$6,320Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Tarlow Melrose House 18th C Style Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bench - Fortu
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House 18th C Style Italian Neoclassical Walnut BenchIt is beautifully upholstered in elegant Fortuny fabric on expensive down cushions.
Walnut
$598Sale Price|50% Off
Large 19th Century French Yellow 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. Beautiful weathered yellow glaze. Imperfections help authent...
Terracotta
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Brass
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Ceramic, Majolica
French 19th Century Painted and Gilt Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century wall mirror with fabulous gilt molding around the original glass, reinforced by a backboard of painted planks in a soft gray. Surrounding the original mirror plat...
Gold
French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A faux-bamboo mirror from France, turn of the century circa 1890, with a lovely amber-brown patina in the frame. This tall mirror features rectangular proportions and symmetry to han...
Glass, Mirror, Pine
Vintage Pair of XX Century Venetian Baroque Style Nightstands in Painted Wood
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A beautiful pair of the mid-century nightstands, where Venetian theatricality meets French Provençal romance. Their elegantly curved cabriole legs and bold, sculptural presence sugge...
Brass
$356Sale Price|50% Off
French 19th Century Faded Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful confit jar with very rare faded green glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as ...
Ceramic
18th Century French Monastery Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A substantial French refectory table dating to the late 18th–early 19th century, sourced from the south of France in the Provence–Var region. Crafted entirely from solid oak, this ta...
Oak
French 19th Century Walnut Wine Taster’s Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This solid walnut wine tasting table, properly known as a vendange, was made in the late 19th century in France. Used by wine-makers throughout France and Europe, these specialized t...
Iron
Pair of French Mahogany Nightstands with Drawer, Door and Bronze Crest
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mahogany Nightstands with Door and Bronze Crest
Bronze
Pair of Beech & Rush Seat Charlotte Perriand Style Tabouret Stools c1970 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A pair of Charlotte Perriand style tabouret stools circa 1970s France. Quintessential French provincial design with a mid-century modern twist. Neutral woven rush seat on a turned B...
Rush, Wood, Beech
French 18th Century Carved Oak Buffet à Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning French oak buffet à deux corps (cabinet in two sections) from the 18th century, designed with features and style that suit many decorating tastes and storage needs for the...
Metal
Historical 18cen. Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 252x287cm Wool&Silk Isaac 8x9
Located in New York, NY
This antique French Aubusson tapestry features a vivid biblical depiction of Isaac, set within lush landscapes and executed in wool and silk. Its elegant coloration, craftsmanship, a...
Wool, Silk
$901Sale Price / set|41% Off
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa 1800-1900 Very good condition. Copper wick holders of recent date. Measures: H:21-2...
Blown Glass
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers By Jacques Bodart USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid fruitwood, with original brass hardware...
Brass
Pair of Architectural French Style Painted Wall Shelves Brackets
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gorgeous pair of wall shelves hand-painted in a French or Swedish Gustavian shade of gray. This set could certainly stand alone as a pair on a wall or functional to hold treasures on...
Wood, Paint
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
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 ...
Brass
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...
Brass
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Trestle Base Oak c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c. 1900-1920 This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~~~sturdy tres...
Oak
$514Sale Price|46% Off
French 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Walnut Oil Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
French walnut oil jug from the Southern part of France around Castelnaudary. An extremely rare large three-handled green-glazed earthenware storage vessel, with pouring spout. Almos...
Earthenware
French Godin Chaufette Cast Iron Wood Stove
By Godin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
On four painted legs with rectangular casket form body with openwork latticed motifs with front door. "The letters "TIP" on the stove in the image are part of the brand name "Petit ...
Iron
Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Double Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted Double Dresser. Flawlessly operating dovetail joints drawers. Measures 51.75" in width, 19" in depth and stands 32.25" tall. Par...
Hardwood, Paint
Pair of French Provincial Style Cream Painted and Partial Gilt Nightstands
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of French Provincial Style Tiered and cream Painted single drawer Nightstands, with dovetail joints. Measures 17.75" in width, 15" in depth and stands 24.5" tall. These are Pa...
Hardwood, Paint
$477Sale Price|54% Off
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.
Iron
French 19th Century Marble-top Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An eyecatching farm table or bakery table dating to 19th century France, using a bold red marble top over a simple frame painted a minty green for contrast. The slab of Rosso Francia...
Marble
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chairs Barley Twist Renaissance Carved Oak Green
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...
Fabric, Oak
French 18th Century Drapery Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, 18th century work table in two tiers, formerly a drapery table where dramatic window treatments could be assembled at a comfortable standing height and scale. The tall and ...
Paint, Oak
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Fruitwood
French Vintage Stoneware Confit Crock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Provincial 20th century off-white glazed stoneware double handled crock or storage jar. This charming vessel would bring farmhouse authenticity to the modern kitchen by its ru...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Glass
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...
Wool, Cotton
$659Sale Price|44% Off
Antique French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder, Circa 1700-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong. France...
Iron
French Vintage Stoneware Confit Crock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French Provincial 20th century off-white glazed stoneware double handled crock or storage jar, also called a “salt pot” by Digoin. This charming vessel would bring farmhouse authenti...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Glass
Rustic French solid Oak Bench, France, circa 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Bench / oak / Rustic / French Provence A charming rustic oak bench from the Provence region of France, dating to around 1900. Crafted from solid oak, this piece embo...
Oak
$296Sale Price|50% Off
Small 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition.
Terracotta
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...
Glass, Oak
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...
Brass
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$514Sale Price|52% Off
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color. Amazing statement at your counter top . France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
Terracotta
Romweber Antique French Provincial Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning book-matched rosewood top, with carved cabriole legs. Measures: 65.7...
Rosewood
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...
Brass
Late 19th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet
Located in Round Top, TX
Late 19th-century French oak bookcase or display cabinet featuring dramatic scale and carved detail. The cabinet is framed by turned barley twist columns and richly carved panels on ...
Glass, Oak
$312Sale Price|51% Off
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
Ceramic
Antique French Dining Farm Bakers Table Bleached Oak Baluster Leg c1920
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Dining Farm Bakers Table Bleached Oak Baluster Leg c1920. Direct from France, a true antique French farm/ dining table in a large 86” (over 7 ft) length! Solid oak, ...
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...
Metal
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Nightstand, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nightstand or side table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning exotic burled Acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs, and original brass...
Brass