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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
Color:  Beige
Brunschwig & Fils Hand-Printed Cherubin et Lapins, Wallpaper, Angels and Rabbits
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig & Fils hand-printed Cherubin et Lapins, wallpaper, angels and rabbits, 2000. Vintage, rare, out of print design featuring alternating scenes of rabbits and cherubs surroun...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy ...
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Traditional Needlepoint Rug, Handwoven Wool Beige Carpet Area Rug
Located in Hampshire, GB
On the lookout for a new carpet to enhance your living room or bedroom? This Beautiful rug could make the perfect accessory. This elegant wool needlepoint is a classic example of a modern Portuguese style rug woven by hand in China in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven with a symmetrical pattern made up of brown and mustard accents on a subtle cream background. The border has been decorated with a repeating pattern design and is finished with a fringed edge. Constructed with only the best locally sourced materials with traditional techniques, this fine wool rug is sure to last for generations. The fine materials used include hand-spun wool and cotton that have been organically dyed with vegetable dyeing techniques. This rug is in excellent condition. Ready for use in any home or office environment. Traditional needlepoint rug...
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2010s Chinese French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton, Wool

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Wall Plate with Crest
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, cream, and yellow faience pottery wall plate featuring a coat of arms crest. By Fidia Deruta Italy, Late-20th Century Measures: 11"W x 11"D x 1"H. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience, Pottery

French Delft Style Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Blue and white baluster shape and delicately carved fleur de lys in blue on white ceramic is reason enough to covet this beautiful oversized table lamp produced between 1940 and 1960. The collar like neck complements the gold circular wooden base. The shaped baluster body has a white tin-glaze and is also decorated with cobalt-blue diamonds. The lamp stands 42 inches tall overall with its original harp and 29 inches from the socket to base. The lamp is in very good condition except for some minor pitting to the glaze finish. The exceptional fleur de lys motif on this lamp has been used historically by French...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Distinctive Steel Chaise Longue
Located in Houston, TX
Distinctive steel chaise longue, finished as forged iron and adorned in brass detail. Sold with newly-made tie-on upholstered cushion in antique hand-loomed French thistle and natural canvas. All...
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Early 2000s French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Newly Refinished - Vintage French Provincial Lacquered Highboy Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Lacquer

Ceramic pot by Les 2 Potiers, circa 1960, France
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Ceramic pot design and produced by Les 2 Potiers, Michelle & Jacques Serre, 1956-1970). Pot made on " Lave emaillée" / Volcanic stones from Auvergne in France during the 60's. The to...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Peacock Bed Frame Headboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern curved sunrise shaped wall bed frame headboard made of rattan and bamboo. This charming piece is in the typical style of Franco Albini, Adr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design Just reupholstered with lovely green floral fabric Clean from...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Anthropomorphic table lamp, enameled stoneware from the La Borne workshops 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
This Anthropomorphic table lamp is a unique work. From the La Borne workshops this lamp is in enameled stoneware. The lamp is marked with a signature made at the tip and hollow. (d...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Stoneware, Wool

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt arm chairs with hand woven fabric Quality pair of French fauteuils recently upholstered with applied gold leaf decoration As rec...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Other

Antique Flower Painting, Dahlias Flowers, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century
Located in Breganze, VI
This is an antique Landscape Oil Painting, Mountain Landscape Painting with Snow, early XXth Century.  It is an antique painting, from the 20th ce...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Antique Hand Carved Alabaster Table Lamp
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Rather notable early 20th century alabaster table lamp. Features a hand carved design throughout the lamp.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, by the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallop...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

1920’s Green French Iron Bistro Table
Located in Hastings, GB
Gorgeous early 20th century French iron bistro/café table in a stunning turquoise paint, with an aged patina. The top has a few small areas where ti...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Cast Iron Cattail Lamp Pair 40.5H
Located in New York, NY
The Cast Iron Cattail Lamp Pair offers a striking blend of history and artistry, showcasing the transformation of repurposed vintage architectural railing...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Country French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French wrought iron and crystal chandelier is a splendid way to add charm, ambiance, and of course, lighting to an...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Wrought Iron

Pair of Concrete and Plaster Lamps
Located in Madison, MS
These are large French plaster lamps. They are ornate with beautiful grape and leaf detailed plaster carvings. Each lamp rests on a square base an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
By Biot
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Beautiful original 19th century Ligurian olive jar with a charming aged patina and perfect proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use. Handcrafted using white soi...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Longchamp Terre de Fer Octagonal Hand Painted Floral Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Longchamp Faïencerie in France, an octagonal shaped Asparagus plate, circa 1885. The plate shows transfer printed, hand painted floral bouquets and sprays on a creamy white ground. The lower area of the plate has a sauce well divided by two green, crossed asparagus spears. The plate is rimmed by a raised running border of end to end green spears as well. 10 in. Diameter x 1 in. H Impressed: Longchamp Terre de Fer...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century French Malicorne Faience Tea Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique French provincial Malicorne faience teapot from Pouplard-Beatrix, circa 1890. Signed PBx on reverse. This charming tea pot depicts a young Breton woman carrying a basket and umbrella and the opposite side depicts a young Breton man...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 6 Vintage French Country Caned Back Flamestitch Fabric dining chairs Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs Approximate Measurements in Inc...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Cotton

Early 20th C White French Jardiniere on Castors
Located in Hastings, GB
A very pretty French wirework and wrought iron plant stand, with wooden base and brass castors Circa 1920-1930. Lovely old paint patina to the legs and age related wear to the wir...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Wire

Antique French Table with Tile Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique French table with eight leaf decorated tiles under glaze on a hand wrought iron base with the original paint.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Le Sucre, Original Émile Deyrolle French Mounted & Hanging Offset Lithograph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Sucre, a mounted, offset printed lithograph illustrated by the French naturalist, Émile Deyrolle – printed for the classroom by Bernard Carant, Paris, France, circa 1930s-1940s. ...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paper

Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th pair of French Faience Candlestick with the Rouen Decor, from the faiencerie of Desvres, signed on bottom Mosanic. Note : one chip on the top. See last picture. Dimen...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Antique French Aubusson, circa 1880
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Handwoven wool pile on a cotton foundation. circa 1880 Dimensions: 13'7" x 21'9" Origin: France Condition: Fair for its age with repairs. Field color: Soft-burgundy ...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique French Malicorne Faience Hat Shaped Wall Pocket Vase, circa 1890
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique French provincial Malicorne faience wall pocket vase from Pouplard-Beatrix, circa 1890. Signed PBx on reverse. This charming wall vas...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Vintage French Wire Hen Shaped Egg Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970s or earlier vintage wire hen or chicken shaped egg basket. Great for displaying farm fresh eggs that don't need refrigeration, all with a touch of...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wire

Antique French Aubusson, circa 1880
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Handwoven wool pile on a cotton foundation. Circa 1880 Dimensions: 19'3" x 21'11" Origin: France Condition: Good for its age Field color: Burgundy Border color:...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

Silver Plated Vintage Wine Bucket
Located in Austin, TX
Large wine bucket from France made of embossed silver-plated brass with a rich decor of grapes and grape wine leaves.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Silver, Brass

Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cane

19th French Quimper Porquier Beau Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper plate with a green border depicting a man with a your child sharpening a knife. good details and in no c...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Empire style tent chandelier This is a lovely piece, a medium size where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has an aged brass frame ...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Antique Limestone Bird Bath Basin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful Limestone Basin / Birdbath. Stone Block with rounded cut out for plantings or water. Would make an nice planter, small bubbling fountain or ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a really stunningly beautiful accent chair attributed to CAROL HICKS BOLTON...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cotton

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950. Colorful yellow border and blue lines. Measure: 9.5 diameter.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Pair set 2 French confit pot yellow glazed pottery provincial. Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Set of 4 Large French Brass 3 Branch Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 large french brass 3 branch wall lights A very handsome set of Large Heavy Brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style of a twisted acanthus leaf scroll br...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Limestone Basins Double Sinks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Reclaimed French limestone double basin sink, fountain or planter. Patina and wear enhance the character of this beautiful antique limestone sink.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Large French Provincial Faience Hand Painted Flower, Butterfly, Dragonfly Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large French Provincial style faience covered box profusely decorated with vibrant bouquets of flowers against a marvelous craquelure background. The cover topped with fiv...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique Ivory Portuguese Needlepoint Rug with Flowers, circa 1930-1940s
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ivory Portuguese needlepoint with flowers, circa 1930-1940s. It measures: 8 x 11.8 ft.
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1940s Austrian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vase in Painted Ceramic, Vallauris, White, Green, and Black, France 1977, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is a ceramic vase, which has been painted by hand. It is signed by the artist, and dated 1977. This vase was made in Vallauris in France, in the care of the 70s and 80s. The domin...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta French Provincial Confit Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta “Confit” Pot. Provence, circa 1880. Measures: 10.5” H 8” Dia  
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

19th Century French Painted Paper Fan with Box
Located in Brea, CA
This ornate, antique paper hand fan was crafted in France, circa 1850. the one side showing a candlelit interior where Gallant scene on the reverse with a box but no glass of box. Se...
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1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Flower Printed Linen and Cotton Curtains
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French vintage flower printed linen and cotton curtains Dimensions : Hanging length 96" Width (each) 47" One curtain is made up of thre...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous antique French Provincial faience Armorial snake handled bough pot vase with three Armorial shields depicting a Fleur-de-Lis, a Cross and a V shaped emblem topped by a large...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Vintage French Tile Top Table with Iron Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
French garden table with a round top having a geometric glazed terra cotta center bordered by pottery shards in floral designs. The wrought iron base has graceful lines highlighted w...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique French Moustiers faience pot-pourri pottery lidded vases mounted with figures dating from the 19th century. This stunning pair of baluster shaped pedestal vases stand on a domed shape foot with narrow stem and shaped body with pierced scroll and leaf handles. Both have bonnet shaped pierced covers one mounted with a seated lady holding a bird cage while the other is mounted with a seated man holding a bird. The vases are hand painted with panels containing classical figures playing a game to one side and with a man with a bow...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Late 19th Century French Brass Flower Candelabra
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of late 19th century French brass flower candelabra. Made of deeply patinated brass with intricately cast flower and leaf motifs. These a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Terra Cotta 'Tian' Bowl, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique terra cotta 'Tian' bowl, France, late 19th century. A large size 'Tian' with handles and spout. Pale yellow glaze on the interior and rim, unglazed exterior...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has a bright brass crown hun...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Goldsmith lamb cutlery by Guepe & Poly, France 1970, Fork and Knife 2 pieces
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamb carving set is made up of a steel and bone knife and fork. It has never been used, it is still in its original box. It is a service created by a goldsmith company...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

French 19th Century Baccarat 12-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French 19th century Baccarat glass chandelier consisting of 12 detailed glass branches with candelabra sockets resting on alluring c...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass

James de Wulf Concrete Hourglass Chess Table, 36"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A concrete outdoor chess table, suited for a game of chess, bridge, or tea for three. Concrete surface endures the elements as you play through the many seasons. A classic design combining French Country with refined industrial. Natural tone concrete table top...
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2010s American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Chain Stitch Floral Area Rug with French Aubusson Chintz Style
Located in Dallas, TX
70479 Vintage Chain Stitch Floral Area Rug with French Provincial Chintz Style 09'01 x 11'09. With ornate details and well-balanced symmetry, this vintage chain stitch floral area rug beautifully embodies French Provincial style with romantic sensibility. It features a timeless traditional all-over rose bouquet and floral pattern with a special twist a la chinoiserie. Framing the composition, stylized florals and leafy tendrils ornament a primary border of looped bluish-grey ribbons. The dreamy color palette based around romantic hues has a calming sensibility. Drawing inspiration from Mario Buatta, invite the beauty of Chintz style rugs into your home with this vintage needlepoint area rug...
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Mid-20th Century Indian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

France Provincial Standing Coatrack, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice standing coat rack. Gold color metal. Turntable. France provincial in style. 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metallic Thread

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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