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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:  Orange
Fauteuil sphere en fibre de verre, France, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Paire de fauteuil chauffeuse pivotant, en fibre de verre gel coat mat, mousse et laine Kvadrat, travail français 1960. hauteur 85 cm largeur 85 cm profondeur 50 cm Notre paire de fauteuils a était entièrement rénové. La fibre de verre a retrouvé son éclat, les mousses et cousins sont neufs. L'ensemble est étudiés pour conserver les lignes pure...
Category

1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Fauteuil sphere en fibre de verre, France, 1960
Fauteuil sphere en fibre de verre, France, 1960

Fauteuil sphere en fibre de verre, France, 1960

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips, cracks and losses to glaze. Large hole in bottom. These ordinary earthenware ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

19th C. French Large Terracotta Water Pitcher
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A rustic French pottery jug with handle and shaped spout from the 19th century, in glazed terracotta with a striking, hand-painted design of vertical yellow zig-zags. Originally a piece of utilitarian kitchenware, used for transporting and storing cold water, this wonderfully authentic Provençal...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware

19th C. French Large Terracotta Water Pitcher
19th C. French Large Terracotta Water Pitcher

19th C. French Large Terracotta Water Pitcher

Mid-Century French St. Jean de Bretagne Orange Scallop Shell Oyster Plate
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted faience oyster plate made by Saint- Jean de Bretagne, near Quimper, France – circa 1960’s. Saint-Jean de Bretagne earthenware became a thriving industry after the S...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French St. Jean de Bretagne Orange Scallop Shell Oyster Plate
Mid-Century French St. Jean de Bretagne Orange Scallop Shell Oyster Plate

Mid-Century French St. Jean de Bretagne Orange Scallop Shell Oyster Plate

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips, cracks and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

French Terracotta Confit Pot
French Terracotta Confit Pot

French Terracotta Confit Pot

French Palissy Trompe L'oeil Menton Perret-Gentil Large Orange Fruit Wall Plaque
By Perret-Gentil Menton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the manner of Trompe L’oeil, a French Barbotine wall plaque modeled by Eugène Perret-Gentil à Menton, la Cote d’Azur, France, circa 1880. The trompe l’oeil wall plaque features...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

French Palissy Trompe L'oeil Menton Perret-Gentil Large Orange Fruit Wall Plaque
French Palissy Trompe L'oeil Menton Perret-Gentil Large Orange Fruit Wall Plaque

French Palissy Trompe L'oeil Menton Perret-Gentil Large Orange Fruit Wall Plaque

A Large French Toleware and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large French Toleware and Brass Table Lamp This Large Toleware Lamp is set on a brass base and has decorative brass work and handles and comes wit...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Large French Toleware and Brass Table Lamp
A Large French Toleware and Brass Table Lamp

A Large French Toleware and Brass Table Lamp

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Nesting Side Table or Accent Table
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern nesting side tables or coffee tables, perfect in any entry hallway as well as next to a sofa or in any bathroom. This charming piece is in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Nesting Side Table or Accent Table
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Nesting Side Table or Accent Table

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Nesting Side Table or Accent Table

Vintage French Provincial Rattan Lidded Handled Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan picnic basket, 1980s, France. Large Mid-Century Modern vintage French Provincial rattan lidded handled pic...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Vintage French Provincial Rattan Lidded Handled Basket
Vintage French Provincial Rattan Lidded Handled Basket

Vintage French Provincial Rattan Lidded Handled Basket

Bulbous Ceramic French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bulbous ceramic French table lamp with dome lampshade The lamp has a large ceramic urn which is decorated as simulated tortoiseshell, it is toppe...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Bulbous Ceramic French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade
Bulbous Ceramic French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade

Bulbous Ceramic French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade

French Provincial Beige Glazed Terracotta Casserole Tureen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely beige glazed terracotta soup tureen / kitchen pot with handles, France, 19th century. This French Provincial tureen will be a nice accent to any countryside house kitchen. Be...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

French Provincial Beige Glazed Terracotta Casserole Tureen
French Provincial Beige Glazed Terracotta Casserole Tureen

French Provincial Beige Glazed Terracotta Casserole Tureen

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Carved 2-Door Provincial Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style walnut carved two-door provincial armoire (wardrobe), the interior fitted with four pine shelves and with all original hardware an...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Carved 2-Door Provincial Armoire
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Carved 2-Door Provincial Armoire

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Carved 2-Door Provincial Armoire

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19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Small drainage holes in bottom for use as a planter. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthe...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

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19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

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French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta from the 19th to the mid-20th century. This kind of pitcher was used to keep the well water cool. This jug kept the marks of the fire when it was put in the oven to bake the earth. This gives very authentical and aesthetic nuances to the patina of the all pitcher. The top was glazed to make this part more resistant to handling and pouring water...
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French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece

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Mid century Rocking chair, De Ster - Gelderland Netherlands 1950-1960
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Herentals, BE
Varnished wooden rocking chair with hand-woven rush seat and upholstered back with original fabric. The organically designed chair is in good and sturdy condition. The seat height is...
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Mid century Rocking chair, De Ster - Gelderland Netherlands 1950-1960
Mid century Rocking chair, De Ster - Gelderland Netherlands 1950-1960

Mid century Rocking chair, De Ster - Gelderland Netherlands 1950-1960

H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 24.02 in
French Confit Pot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French confit pot. 1890. Has some historical damage. Dimensions 11.5 inches (29 cms) High 9.5 inches (24 cms) Diameter.    
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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French Confit Pot
French Confit Pot

French Confit Pot

H 11.5 in Dm 9.5 in
French Confit Pot
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C French confit pot. 1890. Reference: 7337 Dimensions 11 inches (28 cms) high 10.5 inches (27 cms) diameter.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pottery

French Confit Pot
French Confit Pot

French Confit Pot

H 11 in Dm 10.5 in
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France. This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed

French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed

H 11.03 in W 24.02 in D 21.86 in
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910

French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910

H 1 in Dm 9.3 in
French Provincial 19th Century Double Handled Pot à Confit with Yellow Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pot à confit pottery from the 19th century with yellow glaze, two lateral handles and rustic patina. This 19th-century French Provincial pot à confit is a delight...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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French Provincial 19th Century Double Handled Pot à Confit with Yellow Glaze
French Provincial 19th Century Double Handled Pot à Confit with Yellow Glaze

French Provincial 19th Century Double Handled Pot à Confit with Yellow Glaze

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 11.75 in
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

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Terracotta

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche

H 9.85 in W 9.45 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Brown French Provincial Crock Pot
Located in Milano, IT
French terracotta crock pot from Avignon 19th Century.
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19th Century Brown French Provincial Crock Pot
19th Century Brown French Provincial Crock Pot

19th Century Brown French Provincial Crock Pot

H 7.5 in Dm 8 in
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French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820
Located in New York, NY
French Empire ormolu mantel clock, circa 1820, the case by Louis Stanislas Lenoir-Ravrio (French, 1783-1846), and depicting Apollo with his lyre by an altar, the dial with Roman nume...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, ca. 1820

H 19.5 in W 13 in D 5 in
Roger Capron ceramic coffee table
By Roger Capron
Located in PARIS, FR
Roger Capron ceramic coffee table. Dimensions : W121.5 X D46 X H40. Excellent condition.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Roger Capron ceramic coffee table
Roger Capron ceramic coffee table

Roger Capron ceramic coffee table

H 16.15 in W 48.04 in D 18.12 in
French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the F...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Pottery

French Terracotta Confit Pot
French Terracotta Confit Pot

French Terracotta Confit Pot

H 10.5 in Dm 9 in
French Terracotta Jug or Pitcher, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta jug with yellow glaze. This kind of pitcher was used to keep the water fresh, at a time when electricity did not exist. Very decorative. Good patina and bright yellow co...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

French Terracotta Jug or Pitcher, 19th Century
French Terracotta Jug or Pitcher, 19th Century

French Terracotta Jug or Pitcher, 19th Century

H 13 in W 11.03 in D 9.06 in
19th Century French Provincial Forged Steel Chaise with Orange Velour Cushion
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century french provincial forged steel chaise with orange velour cushion. Elegant proportions. Remarkably comfortable. South of France, circa 1880. Measures: 32” H 74” W 23” D.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Steel

19th Century French Provincial Forged Steel Chaise with Orange Velour Cushion
19th Century French Provincial Forged Steel Chaise with Orange Velour Cushion

19th Century French Provincial Forged Steel Chaise with Orange Velour Cushion

H 32 in W 74 in D 23 in
19th C. French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

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19th C. French Terracotta Confit Pot
19th C. French Terracotta Confit Pot

19th C. French Terracotta Confit Pot

H 8 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
19th C. French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
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19th C. French Terracotta Confit Pot
19th C. French Terracotta Confit Pot

19th C. French Terracotta Confit Pot

H 10 in W 8 in D 10 in
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Located in Winter Park, FL
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

H 10.75 in W 10.5 in D 8.75 in
French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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French Terracotta Confit Pot
French Terracotta Confit Pot

French Terracotta Confit Pot

H 12.5 in W 11.5 in D 9.5 in
Massive Antique French Provincial Tian Confit Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large glazed terracotta conical shape Tian Confit Bowl once used for the preparation Cassoulet. Having a pale yellow glazed interior and rim, double lo...
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Terracotta

Massive Antique French Provincial Tian Confit Bowl
Massive Antique French Provincial Tian Confit Bowl

Massive Antique French Provincial Tian Confit Bowl

H 10.5 in Dm 22.5 in
French Glazed Terracotta 19th Century Pot from Provence with Wavy Lines
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed terracotta pot from the 19th century, with wavy lines and large handle. Created in Southern France during the 19th ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

French Glazed Terracotta 19th Century Pot from Provence with Wavy Lines
French Glazed Terracotta 19th Century Pot from Provence with Wavy Lines

French Glazed Terracotta 19th Century Pot from Provence with Wavy Lines

H 14.5 in Dm 10 in
French Pair of Vintage Terracotta Planters Pots with Swags and Putti
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of beautiful French cylindrical terracotta planters having relief decoration of cherubs and pretty swags.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

French Pair of Vintage Terracotta Planters Pots with Swags and Putti
French Pair of Vintage Terracotta Planters Pots with Swags and Putti

French Pair of Vintage Terracotta Planters Pots with Swags and Putti

H 15 in Dm 17 in

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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