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.
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Ceramic, Majolica
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.
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
$435Sale Price / set|47% Off
Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. If needed items were treated agains...
Wood
Fish-shaped ceramic dish, France, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A decorative ceramic dish depicting a stylized fish, typical of 1970s design. Its expressive shape and detailed reliefs, mimicking the fish's scales, fins, and lines, give it a graph...
Ceramic
Antique French Alabaster Plafonnier Brass Ceiling Light Pendant, C.1920
Located in London, GB
A neatly proportioned French alabaster plafonnier pendant light, c.1920. Off-white coloured alabaster, smaller in diameter but very heavy duty for its size. Supported by a delicatel...
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of French Provincial Style “Limoges” Painted Night Stands by Drexel
By Drexel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Painted Wood, Brass Handles This charming pair of Drexel “Limoges” nightstands captures the timeless romance of French Provincial de...
Brass
French Tapestry 17th Royale Aubusson, Alexander Entry into Babylon - N° 1610
By Charles Le Brun, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
IMPORTANT Collector's TAPESTRY for collectors! 17th-century Aubusson tapestry, The Entry of Alexander into Babylon after Charles Le Brun "This exceptional piece will be accompanied...
Wool, Silk
$910Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage French Provincial White Painted Lingerie Chest Semainier Dresser Chic 45
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid Century French Provincial Lingerie Chest. Features a white painted frame with five dovetailed drawers. Each drawer features a gold engraved outline and glass drawer pulls. Cen...
Hardwood, Paint
Vintage French Provincial Style “Limoges” Painted Dresser w/ Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Painted Wood, Brass Handles, Matching Mirror Dimensions: 68”H x 62”W x 20”D Table Height: 34.25 This vintage French Provincial styl...
Brass
Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Bouclé Upholstery and Ebony Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Opera dining chair is defined by its elegant architectural silhouette and sculptural curved arm structure. Inspired by the refined language of French modern design, the chair bal...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Rattan Arm Chairs with New Cushions - Pair
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this pair of rattan armchairs date from the 1950s. Dark-stained rattan frames with elegantly curved armrests enclose herringbone-woven wicker panels across the backs...
Linen, Wicker, Rattan
$292Sale 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. H:9cm W:26cm D:22cm
Terracotta
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Trestle Base Oak 87"W
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Country Honey Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c.1930s This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~~~sturdy tres...
Oak
Large French Provincial Sky Blue Glazed Confit Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in Troy, MI
This striking French Provincial terracotta jar features a rare and vibrant sky blue glaze with a heavily weathered, authentic patina. Originating from Southern France (circa 1900–192...
Terracotta
Pair of French Brutalist Wooden Stools with Handwoven Rush Seats, 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt, Robert Sentou, Pierre Chapo
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A sculptural pair of French stools from the 1950s, embodying the raw materiality and structural clarity associated with early European Brutalism. Executed in solid wood with a deep,...
Wood
$1,067Sale 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
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
Original Antique French Arras Style Wrought Iron Wooden Kitchen Garden Table
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Wrought Iron Bistro Table With Wooden Top A Lovely original late 19th century French wrought iron bistro table retaining its orginal wooden top and stunning wrought i...
Wrought Iron
Opera Dining Chair, French Modern Style with Velvet Upholstery and Ebony Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Opera dining chair is defined by its elegant architectural silhouette and sculptural curved arm structure. Inspired by the refined language of French modern design, the chair bal...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Cast Brass Coat of Arms Wall Mirror, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique tabletop or wall mirror featuring two mythological dragons holding a coat of arms or family crest with a crown, star, and fleur-de-lis France, Early 20th Century ...
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Light – L An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass ga...
Brass
$435Sale 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
Early 20th Century English 4 Drawer Pine Chest with Bamboo Detail
Located in Troy, MI
This handsome English chest of drawers brings together the honest warmth of pine with the exotic charm of the faux bamboo aesthetic. Crafted in the 1920s, complete with functioning l...
Metal
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.
Ceramic
Country French Bleached Oak Bookcase Bibliotheque Cabinet 8 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A monumental 19th century French Country-provincial style two-piece oak bibliotheque bookcase featuring a beautifully weathered bleached finish. The grand bookcase measures over 8 fe...
Brass
Early 19th Century French Provincial Oak Farm Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this early 19th century French provincial oak farm table reflects the influence of Louis XIII forms interpreted in a rural context, with a straightforwar...
Oak
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$770Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage French Blue Velvet Tufted Fauteuil Walnut Wingback Parlor Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French arm chair featuring a blue velvet tufted upholstery with fauteuil rolled arms, wingback, and cabriole legs. Dimensions: 39"h x 30 x 39", seat h 20"
Fabric, Hardwood
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1900. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$1,371Sale 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
$1,516Sale 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
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
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
Antique French railroad bench, France 1920s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Axel Vervoordt
Located in ECHT, NL
Solid wood railroad waiting bench. Made in the 1920s in France. The bench withstood the test of time in great condition. Structurally in sound state. The wood gained a deep patina t...
Wood
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.
Ceramic
$411Sale 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
French Provincial Walnut Farmhouse Table - 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning French Provincial Farmhouse Table. Table is crafted in solid walnut and its generous scale embodies the understated elegance of French Provincial craftsmanship with clean li...
Wood
French Nightstands in Walnut Marquetry with Three Drawers, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of coffee tables or bedside tables in antique Luis XV style from the 1940s, rare and fine in walnut. This pair of bedside tables has particularly slim legs. In the front...
Walnut
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
$888Sale 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
French Provincial Pine Library Bibliotheque Bookcase 10 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A monumental early 20th century French Provincial-style two-piece breakfront pine library bibliotheque bookcase cabinet presented in two massive sections. The immense top piece featu...
Brass
Antique French Louis XV Armoire
Located in Pomona, CA
Antique French Normandy Oak Louis XV 2 Door Armoire. This exquisite armoire is a fine example of provincial French craftsmanship, circa 1880. Crafter from solid oak, it features clas...
Oak
Early 20th Century French Landscape Castle Oil Painting Gold Framed, Signed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, an impressive oil on canvas painting of a French landscape scene, signed, circa 1920's-1930's. A very lifelike rendering of a French village. This oil painting fe...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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
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
19th Century French Oak Farmhouse Dining Table, Trestle Base, Antique
Located in Astoria, NY
A substantial 19th century French farmhouse dining table crafted from solid oak and featuring an impressive single slab top with beautifully developed patina. The top measures nearly...
Oak
20th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Miami, FL
A finely carved late 20th century walnut commode in the French provincial Louis XV style particular to Nimes. The commode of bombe form with carved canted corners flanking four long ...
Wood
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
$17,280Sale Price|20% Off
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
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Fruitwood
$25,350 / item
Dos Gallos Custom Oval Wine Tasting Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is our Dos Gallos custom wine tasting table shown with a race track oval top. This particular table was made in Walnut with a Walnut #2 finish and light distress. The top featur...
Oak, 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...
Brass
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
French 20th Century Glazed Cream Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely glazed terra cotta cream bowl from early to mid-20th century France. This earthen bowl–also known as a pancheon–was used to stand milk while the cream separates, then the cr...
Terracotta, Glass
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
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
$685Sale Price|27% Off
French 19th Century, Giant Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very large wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. If needed items are treated against...
Wood
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Marie Classic White Oak 3 Drawer Night Stand with White Marble Top Montana Brown
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Size 32" W x 18" D x 26" H Leg Height 5.5" / Drawer Size 26.5" x 12.75" x 4.5" A timeless white oak nightstand finished in a rich Montana brown, designed with classic European influe...
Marble
Antique Onnaing Majolica Love Birds Parakeets Jardiniere Cachepot, Circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica barbotine love birds parakeets cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large s...
Ceramic, Majolica