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
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
Antique French Provincial Bird Motif Mahogany Setee in Original Blush Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian French Provincial Bird Motif Mahogany Tufted Settee in Original Blush Velvet
Antique Victorian Rococo settee, mahogany, original upholstery, triple arched back wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Early 1900 French Garden Bench with Dragons and Arrows
Located in amstelveen, NL
Garden bench, France, 1900
Fantastic early 1900 garden bench with dragons and arrows in cast iron. The original wooden planks serve as the seat and seatback, covered with many coats...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Cherry
French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop,
France, circa 1850-1900
Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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
The 1940's inspired Matilda Trestle Table in Leopard Velvet
Located in London, GB
Based on a 1940’s upholstered trestle spotted in Isle sur la Sorgue one summer, this is a longstanding favourite that works equally well as a dining table, desk or dressing table. A ...
Category
2010s Portuguese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French oak buffet boasts elaborate panels with plentiful Baroque flower carvings mirrored on the three raised doors. The piece reveals a strong neoclassical influen...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
A pitcher in glazed ceramic - Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot - France - 1960s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pitcher in glazed ceramic, created by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot in the 1960s. A decorative accessory to be displayed alone or as part of a collection. The maker's mark is visible on...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Papier Mache Tole Hand Painted Fruit Still Life and Bird Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Papier Mache Tole Hand Painted Fruit Still Life and Bird Tray. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 31.5" W x 26" D
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Wall Plate with Crest
By Deruta
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.
...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
French Champagne Cooler Ice Bucket with Single Handle, Copper and Brass
Located in Barcelona, ES
French copper and brass ice bucket or wine / champagne cooler with single handle
This hand-hammered copper cauldron is heavily adorned by the hammer marks thorough and a brass ring w...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of early 20th C. French Country slipper chairs with beautifully maintained cane seats & backs. The pair is enhanced with custom cushions upholstered in the mid 1970's in Jack...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Set of Antique French Silver-Plated Cutlery "King's Pattern - Shell Shape
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful set of antique French silver-plated cutlery divided into 8 boxes.
Incredible beautiful quality silver-plated cutlery with the "Shell Shape" or "King's Pattern"
There are a...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1900s French Wooden Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
A warm patina gives this wooden console table a homey character. Built in France at the turn of the century, the original finish of the wood has aged over the years to a honeyed poli...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Wrough Iron Mechanical Rotisserie Spit, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ornate and functional 19th-century French cast-iron rotisserie.
It consists of a winding jack resting on four claw feet, a handle, a winding key, 2 positions for the spit from the ro...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair Of Bronze Antique Anders
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of antique andirons made of gilt bronze decorated with large acanthus leaves. Dimensions 12 width x 37 length x 19 height.
LP29
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Old Paris Porcelain - Porcelaine de Paris Pastry Plates and Cups
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Beautiful set Old Paris porcelain cake pastry plates with 6 cups and saucers and 4 cups without saucers.
The plates is decorated with a rococo style edge of gold and has the Monogra...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Custom Cowhide and Smooth Black Leather French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and extremely expensive custom-made pair of 1940s era French Louis XV or Country French open arm bergere chairs. They are upholstered in natural cowhide and natural ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
A pitcher in glazed ceramic - Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot - France - 1960s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pitcher in glazed ceramic, created by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot in the 1960s. A decorative accessory to be displayed alone or as part of a collection. The maker's mark is visible on...
Category
1960s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Wrought Iron Gates, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French wrought iron garden gate grilles or decorative panels with green painted patina. Good quality iron work. Some rust and peeling paint. Please refer to photos for mor...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Settee
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved fruitwood settee with upholstered seat.
French, circa 1910 with later upholstery.
Dimensions: 42.5”L x 24”W x 35.5”H
Arm Height- 17”
Seat Height- 25.5”
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Provincial Bureau Desk Cherry Wood Ssh Secret Compartment
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French antique bureau desk in cherry wood
Very pretty piece with floral motif in relief in the middle Features two dra...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Dark Brown Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase in an Antique Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
On offer is this Large Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase. Sourced in the rural area in the south of France and crafted between 1960 and 1980, its heritage reflects the rich cultural ae...
Category
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( some of the glass once replaced )
Measures: H:26,5-32,5cm W:10,5-12,5cm
Measurement here below of t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight French Country Ladder Back Armchairs w/ Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Provincial Ladderback armchairs with rush seats, crafted by Le Monde du Bois, a French furniture manufacturer in the early 1900's. These chairs beautifully capture the rustic elegance and refined craftsmanship of early 20th century French furniture...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Rattan Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Modern brass / rattan large bowl, centerpiece or basket.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Use it as fruit bowl or centerpiece to add a stylish Midcentury accent in a kitch...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan
18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Dish
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous majolica ceramic asparagus dish or spoon rest
Portugal, Circa 1980s
Measures: 7.25"W x 5"D x 0.75"H
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Henriot Quimper Petit Breton French Faïence Figural Plates, Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three faïence plates, Henriot Quimper, circa 1920-1925.
The plates show central sujet ordinaire images of The Petit Breton figures. Faïenceries de Quimper has been potted ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Oil Painting By Daniel Clesse - Nude
Located in Charlotte, NC
Amazing, rich colors in this nude abstract by French painter Daniel Clesse. Clesse was born in 1932 in Paris. He moved to South of France in the 1970s where he painted until he pass...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paint
A Continental Fruitwood Side Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular overhanging top over a deep frieze fitted with five drawers mounted with brass bale handles; raised on front ring turned legs.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique Creil & Montereau De Terre de Fer tableware "HOLLANDAIS"
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Very special and rare this pieces of antique tableware by Creil et Montereau de Terre de Fer service with chinoiserie pattern called "Hollandais"
The light blue pottery...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Verre, Vase, Robert Picault en céramique Française Vallauris 1960/70 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Robert Picault (1919-2000) Céramiste de génie, ayant travaillé étroitement avec Picasso et Roger capron, il crée son propre alquifoux (mélange de de sulfure de plomb et de sable) et ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Country Armoire in the Norman Style De Bayeux
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Introducing our Antique French Country Armoire in the Norman style de Bayeux, a timeless piece of history dating back to the mid to late...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Wine Bottle Jug & Wood Crate 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique pale blue / clear glass demijohn wine bottle / jug and wood slat storage crate.
Dimensions:
Bottle - 14.5" x 21.75" / Crate - 16" x 16" x 17.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Hardwood
Carved Wood French 19th Century Gueridon With Marble Top
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful gueridon with a propeller base - it's made from carved wood with the original paint and has a marble top with a pink hue.
A lovely centre table that was made in France in the 19th century.
Perfect for a hallway, or reception room.
A superb decorative French antique.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top
By Maddox Furniture
USA, 1970s
Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Dîner en tête-à-tête" Big Embroidered Tablecloth
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
In a hypnotic face-to-face, arms reach out towards each other, forgetting lobster, oysters, and other refined dishes. The flame of the candles flickers, hands touch, almost...
"Face...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Late 20th C. Distressed French Country Dining Side Chairs w/ Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid nutwood with a distressed finish, ladder back design, decoratively carved crest rail, rush seats, carved apron, an...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Nutwood
19th Century, French Faience Enameled Chinoiserie Table Top Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century, French Faience Enameled Chinoiserie Table Top Cabinet. A very fine french enameled cabinet with chinoiserie decoration to the exterior and a white enamel to interior. G...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A flower pick holder made of stoneware - France - La Borne - 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A flower pick holder made of pyrite-bearing stoneware in the shape of a sphere. French work from La Borne in the 1970s, featuring exquisite enamel.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
"The Peacock Dance" Embroidered Tapestry - 2nd position
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Like the peacock that dances while displaying its most beautiful plumage to seduce its mate, the contortionist struts in a fascinating ballet of languid attitudes. Anyone who watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Roses Embroidered Carpet
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
The bouquets are adorned with velvet, the carpet is scattered with entwined red and yellow roses. But who hides behind this message of love and jealousy, of loyalty and treachery?......
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Burlap, Velvet
"The Peacock Dance" Embroidered Tapestry - 3rd position
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Like the peacock that dances while displaying its most beautiful plumage to seduce its mate, the contortionist struts in a fascinating ballet of languid attitudes. Anyone who watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Style Rectangular Ornate Wall Mantle Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Rectangular Ornate Wall Mantle Mirror
Gorgeous Vintage French Provincial Style Mirror that you will love havin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
19th Century French Ebonized Shelf
Located in Houston, TX
Step into the opulent charm of the 19th Century French Ebonized Shelf, a timeless fusion of craftsmanship and elegance. This exquisite piece boasts beautifully carved and turned legs...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Bronze Sculpture Of A Young Woman Peasant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bronze Sculpture of a Woman Water Bearer. It depicts a patinated bronze sculpture of a barefoot young woman peasant carrying a wood stick at the back of her neck. The sculp...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fresque, Tableau de Arthur Girod en céramique Française 1950
By Arthur Girod
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Fresque en céramique aux couleurs éclatantes, se compose de 12 carreaux 15cmx15cm numérotés en superbe état.
Rarissime de pouvoir trouver des œuvres de Arthur Girod ,artiste poète qu...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Beautiful fruit bowl or centerpiece in braided enameled ceramic in the style of Jérôme Massier dating from the 1950s, produced in Vallauris, France.
This bowl is covered with a very...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Provincial Style Dresser by Dixon Powdermaker
Located in Jacksonville, FL
VIntage late 20th century dresser features French provincial styling with bronze ornate hardware. Gold leaf detailing as well. Good condition with imperfections consistent with age, ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Toy Chest or Coffer Carved Chestnut Ancient Baby Cradle, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French old baby bassinet or cradle.
Can be used in a baby or a child room for storing toys and comforters.
Very decorative and full of character
Good ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
"The Peacock Dance" Embroidered Tapestry - 4th position
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Like the peacock that dances while displaying its most beautiful plumage to seduce its mate, the contortionist struts in a fascinating ballet of languid attitudes. Anyone who watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
20th Century French Framed Landscape Painting on Stretched Canvas by G. Paël
Located in COLMAR, FR
A very decorative, vintage, landscape painting sourced in France. This oil painting on stretched canvas is signed by artist, G. Paël, in the lower right corner (see photo). The artwo...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
"The Peacock Dance" Embroidered Tapestry - 1st position
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Like the peacock that dances while displaying its most beautiful plumage to seduce its mate, the contortionist struts in a fascinating ballet of languid attitudes. Anyone who watches...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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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