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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
Creator: Century Furniture
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...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Century Furniture Italian Provincial Venetian Cream Painted Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial Venetian style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved painted walnut, with floral motif, and original hardw...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut, Paint

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Solid cherry wood, carved detail to crest rail...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Solid cherry wood, carved detail to crest rail...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry French Provincial Curio Cabinet
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style curio cabinet by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Cherry wood with decorative brass hardware, dual arched...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (6) French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE - Set of 4
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 Set of (4) Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

6 Century Furniture Deer Creek Caribou Dining Chairs Old World French Country
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning set of six century dining room chairs. 4 deer creek / mill room side chairs paired with the caribou club arm chair, sierra finish. An elegant blend between French Country and Old World...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Pair of Oversized Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE With heavy Cotton Damas...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Damask, Mahogany

CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining armchairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, carved curved arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

CENTURY FURNITURE Oak French Country Trumeau Monumental Beveled Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
A monumentally sized French Country style Trumeau wall mirror by Century Furniture. Beveled mirror glass in a tall solid oak frame with decoratively...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Paint

Century Furniture French Highback Carved Fauteuil Club Library Arm Chair Leather
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture carved occasional armchair, circa 1990s Inspired by French Country styling with a high back and oversized form. Made from walnut with tooled brown leather, nailhead...
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1990s French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Century Furniture White Lacquered Bombe Form Bedside Chests, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Italian Provincial style bombe chests or nightstands By Century Furniture USA, Late 20th Century White lacquered ...
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Century Furniture French Provincial Walnut Sideboard Credenza or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial tall sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Century Furniture USA, late 20th century Carved walnut, wit...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Solid cherry wood, carved detail to crest rail...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

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Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
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Vernis Martin French Curio Cabinet Bronze Mounts and Hand Painted Panels
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Ralph Lauren Settee Loveseat
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern settee features tapered walnut legs and decorative floral upholstery. The unique winged backrest and armrests are su...
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CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
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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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