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
An Antique French Arm Chair with New Kravet Linen Upholstery
Located in Oak Park, MI
A very beautiful antique French upholstered arm chair with beautiful undulating curves. Newly upholstered in a lovely Kravet linen fabric. Newly re-made down cushion. Frame restored...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze
French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut, Paint
French Empire Escritoire Chest Desk 1880 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Classic French Empire escritoire / desk
Crafted from mahogany with ormolu fittings
Great space saving piece as both a desk and a chest of drawers
We ...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Period French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench Coffer Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th Century French Provincial Carved Walnut Coffer Bench, having a hinged rectangular top, above a carved paneled walnut front, and rising on a molded base. Hardwood constructi...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard with upholstered panel circa 1900. This headboard is designed to be hung on the wall and can be used with or without the pl...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century French Oak Serpentine Commode
Located in Edenbridge, GB
A Wonderful 19th Century French Provincial bleached oak commode with original hinges and hardware.The serpentine shape and intricate carving on the drawer fronts show the quality of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century highly decorative Parisian vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Paris two handled vases, delicately painted with kitten amongst flowers on a bluish ground, painted all around with a variety of coloured flowers.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Light Green Floral French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
Light green Floral French Provincial square needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with an ivory cotton cloth backing. It is new and has never been used.
Measures: 16 x 16 inches. Kindly ...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Diminutive 18th Century French Provincial Wall Console
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine little 18th century wall console with original hand-chiseled marble top. All wood pegged construction. Mint condition.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Shahkar Light Brown French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
New French Provincial square needlepoint pillow case
It measures 16 x 16 inches.
Please note this piece ships flat and without an insert.
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Side Table, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial fruitwood side table, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Provincial Carved Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century walnut wood square top pedestal table (3 items available).
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Wonderful 18th Century French Dresser
Located in Seaford, GB
We are delighted to offer this very rare French early 18th Century Dresser. Made in the South of France around Bourg en Bresse and often referred to as Meubles Bressan. Made from Bur...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Burl
Charming 18th Century Provincial Side Table
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming 18th century Provincial side table, great old color and patination. Rectangular top over single drawer raised on cabriole legs.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Two Pairs of Napoleon III Cast Iron Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful patina on these two pairs of cast iron finial lamps.
The bases are made of wood. Newly wired. $ 2500 a pair.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Provincial Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
A fine quality three-piece French gilt red marble and bronze clock set comprising
two three branch candelabra and a mantel clock.
The clock has a whi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Pair of Painted Three Arm Chandeliers
Located in Washington, DC
A Pair of Painted Three Arm Cast Iron Round Chandeliers
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk bears the markings of many children who have used it over the years, adding to its c...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
France French Provincial Style White Lacquered Wooden Dining Table
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant French dining table in solid oak, with rich hand-carved details on the legs. It has a double colors: the top is hand lac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Small black French Stone Mortar with stone Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This small French mortar was sourced in the south of France. It's an iconic and traditional kitchen object which is found all over France. Its traditional use was and still is to gri...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th century antique French country hand carved cabinet
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an antique late 19th century French country Hand crafted cabinet. This dark walnut hand carved cabinet has beautiful scrollwork at the top with shelves in the center. This ca...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Italian Two Piece Hand-Painted Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand Painted 2 Piece Country-side Cabinet, Italy 1950's
This tall neutral piece would make a fabulous statement in a living room, dining room or kitchen. Not a detail has been missed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Louis Philippe period giltwood wall mirror from the mid-19th century is a stunning piece featuring an arched frame adorned with intricate floral motifs. The elegance of t...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
18th C Style Minton Spidell French Country Buffet à Deux-Corps Secretary
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Minton Spidell French Country Buffet à Deux-Corps Secretary
Category
1990s French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Santucci Deruta Painted Blue & White Scalloped Faience Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful French Provincial style hand painted blue and white faience pottery wall plate featuring stylized Allegorical dragons and floral designs.
By Santucci for Deruta
Italy, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
This Nineteenth century French crotch mahogany demi-lune sideboard features a richly detailed design that includes a stunning marble top, intricate bronze mounts, and the elegant cro...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
The Greenhouse Escape Wallpaper
Located in București, RO
The Greenhouse escape wallpaper model offers viewers the opportunity to be transported inside a greenhouse located in the middle of Mas A Tierra island. Once you are there, everythin...
Category
2010s Romanian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Other
Warsaw Cabinetmaker French Provincial Bonnet Top Bombe Armoire Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage warsaw cabinetmaker French Provincial bonnet top bombe armoire cabinets - a pair. Item features bonnet top bombe form, solid wood construction, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
1960s French Country Pine Serpentine Server or Cabinet by Grange
By Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1960s French pine serving piece by Grange Furniture. The construction is wide planked pine. It is in very good condition with intentional distressing. It has turquoise pain...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style
This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Painted Pine French Farmhouse Long Bench c. 1900
Located in London, GB
This charming painted Pine French Farmhouse long bench from the 1930's is a beautiful addition to any home. Made from sturdy pine wood, this bench exudes rustic charm with its distre...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Vintage French Verdure Style Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This lovely tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century. Handwoven in Wool and measuring 6.10 x 12.4 ft.
Excellent cond...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
Couple French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Heads
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of small cast iron fountain heads with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measurement is individual.
H:20cm W:18,5cm D:8,5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Floral French Provincial Style Lumbar Needlepoint Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pastel colored Floral French Provincial style Lumbar needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with a cream colored backing. It measures 17 x 13 inches. Needlepoint on the front is Pristine a...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Coat Hanger Rack Stand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern coat hanger rack perfect in any entrance hallway or room for coats and bags as well as in a bedroom or bathroom for bathrobes and towels. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Modern, Rocking Chair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern rocking chair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
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
A Square French Provincial Style Parquetry Coffee Table
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Square French Provincial Style Parquetry Coffee Table
Provenance: Private Melbourne Collection
Dimension: Height: 45 cm Width: 120 cm Depth: 120 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Solid Carved Brutalist French Nightstands with Solomonic Columns
Located in Miami, FL
19th century pair of solid carved Brutalist French nightstands with Solomonic columns
it has one drawer and one compartment Mable covered.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
1970s Henredon Four Centuries French Country Rectangular Oak Side End Table Vtg
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
Henredon Four Centuries side table, circa 1975. Made from solid oak with a rectangular form and panelled top over straight legs.
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Original Antique French Bistro Folding Cafe Garden Table
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Vintage French Garden Bistro Table -K
An original green metal bistro table with folding legs. The table is solid with metal legs. There is some wear in places to the top and legs gi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel
French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
H:27cm W:25,5cm D:10cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Roger CAPRON Ceramic Coffee Table, Vallauris France 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in leucate, FR
Roger Capron.
Elegant coffee table named Herbier, in beige ceramic with fossilized vegetae pattern.
Tinted wooden structure.
Without handwritten signature, but undeniably identi...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Set of 4 wicker and iron dining chairs, France 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 French dining chairs. The frames are made from solid wrought iron and the seats are made from wicker. Handcrafted in the 1960s a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Of J. Robert Scott Lounge Chairs With Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of J. Robert Scott lounge chairs with loose pillow back and seat, natural wood frame with scalloped apron accentuated with brass railheads. The chairs with short upholstered and wood arms and resting on cabriole legs. Comes with one matching ottoman. The pillows are filled with 50% down and 50% goose feather fill. They are upholstered in a fine tapestry...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
H:24cm W:13cm D:12cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian 1950s Ship Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top of the mast - which is covered in tiny beads...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large Mid-Century Carved Painted Wood Picture Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Carved Painted Wood Frame, 1950's
Fantastic carved wood frame with liner, in a distressed finish and incredible patina. Great piece for your favorite oil painting as well as could a...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Mid 20th Century French Country Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool Foyer Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely French inspired piano bench. Made from mahogany with rolled arms and adjustable seat. Features a unique adjustable mechanism with iron pins and spring that you pull out to...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
2 french provincial primitive wooden footed fruit bowl (privat sale)
Located in Rümmingen, BW
On offer are two French provincial wooden-footed bowls.
Their imperfect and rough appearance is typical of objects found in the south of France. These bowls can be used to display f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Charcoal Drawing "3 cheerful men" Signed Jan Deckers 1885 Belgium
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Immerse yourself in the jovial spirit of the 19th century with our captivating charcoal drawing titled "3 Cheerful Men," signed by the esteemed Belgian artist Jan Deckers in 1885. Th...
Category
Late 19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Provincial Style Highboy Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Console Hall Table and Pair Stools Benches
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Console Hall Table and Pair Stool Benches - 3 Pc Set. Item features a distressed finish, scalloped parquetry table top with natural wood grain. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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