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.
Style: French Provincial
Color: Black
A pair of cassolettes
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of cassolettes - carved wood and gilt - rare and very decorative
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Cast Iron Medici Vases Garden Planter Urn
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Beautiful cast iron Medici Vase/urn. Sourced in the south of France, this stunning vase has a beautiful cast Iron patina and an incredible voluminous shape. The Medici Vase shows som...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins
Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Pitchers
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair of beautiful earthenware pitchers, France, circa 1800-1850.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Salon "gilda" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne roset, france, 1973
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Salon "gilda" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne roset, france, 1973 le salon en velours bleu nuit et mousse en très bon état se compose de 6 chauffeuses, 4 poufs et une table basse.
6 fauteuils : hauteur 67 cm largeur 105 cm assise 30
quatre poufs : hauteur 37 cm largeur 60 cm longueur 70 cm
une table basse en verre...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet
French ceramic 1950's table lamp
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Esthetically pleasing hand crafted ceramic lamp stand (with original shade). Beautifully glazed by a skilled artisan. Interestingly it has typically cubist shapes and vivid colours. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Black Rattan Bar Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of versatile black rattan and bamboo counter stools. Timeless lines -- they coordinate well in a traditional or contemporary interior. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
French Normandy Vindefontaine Kaolin Beverage Fountain, Mid 19th C.
By Ecole De Normandie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and heavy Vindefontaine Beverage Fountain, Normandy, France, circa 1840 – 1850.
Referred to as a fountain, this vessel was used for the storing and serving of water or wine....
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Antique French Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Oak Glass Door
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Vitrine Cabinet Bookcase Barley Twist Black Forest Carved Oak.
Direct from France, a stunning antique French bookcase/cabinet, with...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color,
France, circa 1850.
Good but weathered condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Pink Marble and Iron garden console table
Located in Milano, IT
A stunning pink French marble and iron bistro garden table circa 19th Century. Top is separate from base.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Vintage Gold Towel Ring Rack with Basket of Flowers Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage gold metal flower basket towel ring. A great piece of hardware for a vintage bathroom. This piece features a bouquet of flowers with a round...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Two Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, two handles and great rustic character. Created in so...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Large French Ceramic Gresalle or Tian Bowls Bowl from Provence
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This very large Tian bowl was sourced in the south of France. This traditional French mixing bowl is a staple in the French kitchen and immediately ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Portoro Black Marble Antique Country French Side Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite little gem in our Country French hand carved side table featuring dovetailed joinery to the solid walnut frame with black Portoro marble insert top & Cabriole legs. A sw...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered but good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Iron Candelabra
Located in Washington, DC
A heavy cast iron three prong Candelabra
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered but good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Cobalt Blue Porcelain Egg Gold Gilt Hinged Lid Candle Trinket Box, 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cobalt Blue Porcelain Egg Gold Gilt hinged lid candle trinket box - 2 pcs. Item featurs a porcelain construction, gold gilt details, raised on feet, small hinged box...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
St Clément Trompe L’Oeil St. Yellow Lemon Wedge Center Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plate from the faïence factory of Saint-Clément, Circa 1920-1930.
Six oyster shell shaped wells with green, blue and white centers are set against a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Antique French Pier Wall Mirror Renaissance Black Forest Lion Crest Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Pier wall mirror renaissance black forest lion crest carved oak.
Direct from France, another fabulous hand carved frame mirror, one ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
French 17/18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand forged Iron candleholder in Gothic style.
Although the Gothic period was already over this style stayed popular for a long time in the French country side.
Very beautiful detailed with French Fleur de lyse...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Hunt Cabinet Carved Oak Black Forest Lodge Foyer Sideboard
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French hunt cabinet carved oak black forest lodge foyer sideboard.
Directly imported from France, a beautifully hand carved 19th ce...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Rattan Planter Chachepot
Located in Brescia, IT
Natural materials and Minimalist style, are the features of this square rattan basket,
useful for planter or fire wood.
Perfect in every kitchen or dining room
We suggest indoor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan
1960 French Provincial Hand-Turned Blue Ceramic Vase
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This Hand-crafted studio ceramic has been sourced in the south of France near the village Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie. This area of France is famous for its artisanal ceramic work. Smal...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Signed Vallauris Fréres Massier Woven Ceramic Bowl
By Vallauris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A woven ceramic bowl from Vallauris by Clement and Jerome Massier.
Marked by les Fréres Massier on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Vase d'Anduze with Emerald Glaze
Located in Vista, CA
Antique terra cotta pot with bright emerald green glaze. Circa 1880 from Tornac, France, a small village in Southern France bordering Anduze. M...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century, French Brass Eiffel Tower Decorations, Pair
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of brass decorations in the shape of the Eiffel tower conjures the romance of a voyage to Paris. Made in France in the 20th Century, the intricate lattice-work is rendered ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early Two-Tier Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early two-tier forged iron chandelier circa 1780-1819. Beautiful naturally pitted patina on all hand-forged iron surfaces. All-original. Not wi...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
19th century French Copper Cookware
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of French copper sauce pans in graduated sizes featuring riveted metal handles with a slight tilt. Measure/ Large: 7.25 inches tall to top of handle, 4 inches tall to top of pan...
Category
1860s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Antique French Provincial Iron Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial iron chandelier, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
1987 Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass 2 Light French Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
1987 Tall Frederick Cooper two light French bouillotte table lamp in brass with black accents and marble tipped finial.
Measures: 7” x ...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Iron Forged Outdoor Bistro Chairs a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique pair of French Iron Forged heart back outdoor garden chairs.
Heart back garden chairs
Dimensions:
Measures: 36” H
Seat height: 18”
Seat depth: 15.5” x 15.5 Diameter.
Great antique patio...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights
Located in Houston, TX
This hand-forged Iron chandelier is a classic reproduction light of our design. The three arms have three lights each for a total of nine candelabra sockets. Height is to the top of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Round High Top Table with Steel Base and Werzalit Top, Cocktail Table
Located in Miami, FL
Round high top table with steel base and werzalit top. Cocktail table
Ideal for hospitality.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Wrought Iron Lantern with Amber Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Wrought iron lantern with textured amber glass panels. French. Early 20th Century
Dimensions:
Height: 40
Width (Diameter): 14.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early French Two-Tier Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early French two-tier forged iron chandelier circa 1740-1780. Beautiful naturally pitted patina on all hand-forged iron surfaces. All-original. Not wired for electricity. A second ve...
Category
1750s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare French Majolica Poodle Keller & Guerin Pitcher Saint Clement, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica black poodle signed Keller & Guerin Pitcher Saint Clement, Circa 1900.
Measure: Height / 12 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Wrought Brutalist Candleholders, 1930s/40s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Super decorative.
These two candleholders measure 61cm in height, 44.5cm in width and 20cm depth.
The top diameter measures 11cm.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Siesta Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back patio lounge chairs . These chairs have the original color and patina. They're in good condition considering th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
France Iron Wire Minimalist Vase and Planter Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
France, iron wire Minimalist vase and planter bowl
This is a contemporary and Minimalist vase for plants and flower.
The insider bowl could contain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Brass Candle Sticks
Located in Alton, GB
Stunning twin pair of french brass candelabra each consisting of three scrolled arms delicatley sitting on a shallow dome base. All arms entact...
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Opalescent Glass Plate Entitled "Volutes Plate" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th Century Art Deco French clear glass plate decorated with a swirling bubbles pattern exhibiting excellent sky blue opalescent colour and fine hand chased detail, signed R Lalique France
‘Volutes’
Catalogue Number: 10-396
Signature identification: “R. Lalique France” stencilled in centre of base
Date introduced: April 17, 1934
Dimensions: 27.5 cm Diam
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Diam: 27.5 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1930
Materials: Clear and frosted Glass
Book Ref: R.Lalique – Catalogue Raisonné by Felix Marcilhac
Page No. 310
SKU: 6448
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Lalique Plumes Vase...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Fitted Gentleman’s Travelling Dressing Case, in Leather
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French fitted gentleman’s travelling dressing case, in leather.
A superb piece, this is definitely one for the Gentleman that thinks he has everything...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather
Loire Castles Artaud Freres Publication Hardcover Book by Armel De Wismes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Loire Castles Artaud Freres Publication Hardcover Book by Armel De Wismes.
Beautiful photographs in color of different castles, inside and out, on the Loire River.
Publisher : ...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
1980s Vintage Needlepoint Carpet ( 7'10'' x 9'6''- 240 x 290 )
Located in New York, NY
1980s Vintage Needlepoint Carpet ( 7'10'' x 9'6''- 240 x 290 )
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This painting is an oil on canvas. It represents small boats near a nice bridge on a river in a French town. This painting is signed. This is a work, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
French School, "Peasants at the Table, " 1896
Located in Vista, CA
French School, "Peasants at the Table," 1896, marked "AB 1896 VM," lower left, unframed, Measures: H.- 12 in., W.- 10 in.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Late 19th Century Brass and Steel French Provincial Baker’s Rack
Located in Middleburg, VA
This large 19th century french provincial baker’s rack will make an excellent addition to the at home chef's kitchen. Plenty of space for all those knick-knacks and kitchen gadgets a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th Century Green Auvergne France Walnut Oil Jar Pot
Located in Milano, IT
18th Century Auvergne French Walnut Oil Jar.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Copper Pot with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French copper pot with lid.
Beautiful 19th century French Provincial copper cooking pot with original lid. This French piece has not b...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Schumacher Roca Redonda 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roca Redonda with a self welt finish. Based on an 18th-century French document, this fantastical rendering of flowers, branches...
Category
18th Century North American Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen
Ceramic Pitcher, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French little pitcher
Good condition with characterful patina
Shipping:
L12 / P 11/ H 14.5 cm 0.6 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Palissy Bull Head Wall Pocket, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Palissy bull head wall pocket, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Unusual 19th Century Victorian Small Cast Iron Garden Side Table Original Paint
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An unusual cast iron former cheese press table base, extremely well built with heavy splayed legs and a grooved top with drain hole.
Probably of French o...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
1900s French Plaster Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A black plaster sculpture produced in France, circa early 1900s. A proto-modern plaster sculpture mounted on the wall, looking down and away, like Donatello’s David...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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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