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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
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Commode Chest
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style walnut bombe chest / commode / chest of drawers / console featuring a planked top with two large drawers and carved acanthus accents. Dime...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

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

Materials

Brass

Saint-jean-du-desert French Fish or Shellfish Tureen, Late 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French ceramic fish or Shellfish Tureen "Bouillabaisse" by Paulette Bailet at Saint-Jean-du-Desert (Marseille), France, late 1940s. Can be used for various preparations of fish or sh...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Rush, Oak

1930 French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mounted
Located in New York, NY
1930’s French gilt metal sunburst light fixture with frosted glass inset ,newly UL rewired
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – D 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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Rush, Wood

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

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Walnut Wine Tasters Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This walnut wine tasting–or vendange–table was made in the 19th century in France. Used by wine-makers throughout France and Europe, these specialized tables feature the ability to b...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Green Glass Vin Blanc France Demijohn Wine Bottle Carboy Jug 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century balloon shaped French demijohn / wine bottle / jug. Green glass with shield shaped paper label reading "Vin Blanc de France." Dimensions: 9.5" x 13" (Diameter x H...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass

Rustic Trestle Dining Table with Handcrafted Plank Top, Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully worn, handcrafted trestle dining table with timeless rustic appeal, dating to the mid-20th century. The generously sized rectangular top is fashioned from solid wood pl...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique French Hunt Wake Dining Table Oak Drop Leaf Gate Leg Console Sofa c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Hunt Wake Dining Table Oak Drop Leaf Gate Leg Console Sofa c1900. Direct from France, and one of our customer’s most sought-after table designs, a large, drop leaf, g...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Provincial Hardwood Bench with Shaped Back and Sled Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th-century French provincial bench is a charming example of rural craftsmanship, combining graceful lines with a warm, time-worn patina. Crafted from solid wood, likely chestn...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Hardwood

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

Materials

Iron

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Wrought-iron animal mirror by Atelier Marolles, France, 1950s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
French Mirror Attributed to the Ateliers de Marolles, 1950s Striking mid-century French mirror attributed to the renowned Ateliers de Marolles. The rectangular frame in patinated ir...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – H 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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of large-scale antique copper lanterns, likely early 20th century, salvaged from an estate or urban streetscape. Their tapered, four-sided design is crowned with e...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

Antique Wash Stand In Brass And Marble, Circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique brass and marble washbasin from circa 1880. High quality brass and marble washbasin with compact proportions. Just right for a smaller bathroom or sink. Solid and strong. Has...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

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

Materials

Beech, Walnut, Paint

Pair Antique French Louis XV Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Antique French Louis XV Marquetry marble top nightstands offer a lot of style in diminutive packages! The subtle contours and scroll forms are evident in the cornerposts and leg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Painted Bibliotheque
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th century painted pine bibliotheque with original glass-front doors and charming, buttery yellow finish. At less than 13” deep, this antique case piece is a wonderful sol...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian French Country House Iron & Glass Garden Cloche
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Lantern Cloche – C A stunning octagonal lantern cloche, salvaged from France. The cloche creates a miniature greenhouse and provides a beautiful form of protection of plants...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Reclaimed 19th century French Provincial Boiserie Panel
Located in Mckinney, TX
A striking mid-19th century French boiserie panel with original pale olive green paint, delicately worn over time to reveal subtle undertones beneath. The carved frame features gra...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Oak & Upholstered Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French, 19th century rectangular turned oak footstool with (more recent) printed canvas upholstery on the seat. Perfect to use as a small bench or vanity stool, the cushioning is d...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Maison Toulouse French Brass Telescoping Table
By Maison Toulouse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maison Toulouse style solid brass telescoping side table with black marble in the French style on tripod base. Structurally sound, good conditio...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Faux Bamboo Vanity
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century faux bamboo carved pine vanity, offering daily inspiration in the organic forms and artistic ingenuity during the Aesthetic Movement of the late 1800s. Functionin...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany and Parcel Painted Full Size Bed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style full size bed frame By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful flame mahogany, with ornate carved painted trim and legs. ...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Castelnaudary Green Glazed Terracotta Jardiniere, France, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Castelnaudary Green Glazed Terracotta Jardiniere, France, circa 1900. Traditional four handle pot with rich, green glaze. The town of Castelnaudary is celebrated for this type of pot...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

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

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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

Materials

Wood

Italian Giltwood and Painted Six-Arm Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian giltwood and painted six-arm chandelier: chandelier hand-carved and painted in gray-blue with gilt accents circa 1885-1904. Restored with six new iron arms. Newly-wired for u...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Lampe à poser Hubert Olivier en céramique Francaise décor de fruits
Located in London, England
Découvrez cette magnifique lampe en céramique française, un véritable bijou de décoration pour votre intérieur. Présentée dans un superbe état, cette lampe Hubert Olivier est ornée d...
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1990s French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1940 French Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French Cristal chandelier with 8 interior lights
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920. Diameter / 14.5".
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Baker Furniture French Country Carved Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with inlaid marquetry, and...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Buffet in Carved Oak with Bas-Relief Folk Scenes, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A quiet theatre unfolds across the façade of this monumental oak buffet—each door panel rendered in high-relief narrative, depicting scenes of village life with lyrical intensity. Wo...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with gold gil...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood

French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare small cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered H:20cm W:18,5cm D:8,5cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Transitional Petit Desk With French Influences
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transitional French inspired writing desk in a petit scale. Beautiful combination of materials with metal legs and wood top and drawers. Add some French style to your home or design ...
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1990s American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style – Blue, Yellow & Rust Tones – Authentic Antique Description: This is a pair of antique French faience plates, d...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood King Headboard, Circa 1969
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consisderation is this Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood King Size Headboard, Circa 1969 A matching pair of nightstands, dresser and mirror available in our ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Hardwood, Fruitwood

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Flame Mahogany and Parcel Painted Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers Attributed to Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Satinwood case, with beautiful book-matched flame maho...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Massive Solid Oak Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dramatic oak farm table from 19th century France, over thirteen feet long to host a crowd of family & friends. The top planks show beautiful color and smooth texture, finished to r...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

French Table Lamp Mounted on Green Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Green table lamp mounted on a dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn The lamp was mounted on the lady jane circa 1960. Irregularities in the glass that give it all its c...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass

1940’s French Bird Sconces One Light
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1940’s French gilt metal and cut glass birds sconces with mirrored cups, newly UL rewired for the US
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Marble Top Garden Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional French marble-topped bakery or garden table with industrial details in the wrought and cast iron base reflecting the late 19th century time period. The white marble sl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

1940s French Riviera Faux Bamboo Mirror, Natural Brown & Beige Tones
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Riviera Faux Bamboo Mirror, Natural Brown & Beige Tones Description: This beautiful 1940s French bamboo mirror, crafted in France, embodies the timeless elegance of the...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Beech & Rush Seat Charlotte Perriand Style Tabouret Stools c1970 France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Stylish pair(s) 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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood, Beech

French Provence Large Wicker Basket Tray, Handwoven in France, Late 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Extra Large Handwoven Wicker Basket Handled Tray – French Provence Style – 20th Century A lovely extra-large wicker basket handled tray, handwoven in France during the 20th century ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wicker

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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