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.
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Style: French Provincial
Period: Early 20th Century
1900 Oil Painting on Canvas Pastoral Scene
Located in Marseille, FR
Provencal landscape large format. French school Baudin signed late 19th canvas.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
"Peasant with Drinking Horse" Oil on Canvas by Etienne Bouillé
Located in Marseille, FR
Oil painting on canvas depicting a peasant and horse drinking by Etienne Bouille. Born in 1858 in Villiers-Saint-Benoît, who died in 1933 in Perros-Guirec, Etienne Bouillé was a real...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Provence Seascape Oil on Canvas Raymond Allegre
By Raymond Allegre
Located in Marseille, FR
Oil painting on canvas by Raymond Allegre. He left Marseille with Vollon he studied in Paris in the studio of JP Laurens, and is working with Jean-Baptiste Olive to the decoration of the Gare de Lyon in Paris "Le train Bleu".
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
French Faience Rhinoceros, circa 1910
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white rhinoceros attributed to Desvres, circa 1910.
Minor hairlines on the glaze.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Early 20th Century French Needlepoint Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century French Needlepoint Rug
France, ca. 1920
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique French Tapestry with Pictorial Design in Blue, Teal Green, Yellow & Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4' x 5'5.
This beautiful French tapestry was crafted around the turn of the 20th Century and features a pictorial design depicting two individuals frolicking in nature wit...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Blue and Gold Vases
Located in Washington, DC
These are an exceptional pair of large blue and gold high glazed ceramic vases.
The detail in gold has really superb quality peacocks surrounded with leaves.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of White Faience Table Lamps with Fruit Decoration Panel
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of white faience table lamps with fruit decoration panel mounted on cast iron table base. Made of 19th century-early 20th century white faience...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
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Faience
Early 20th Century French Dresser Commode Chest of Drawers Marble Top Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
Early French 1920s hand-painted two-drawer commode with Marble Top.
The drawers have brass pulls and gilded bronze conner coverings hardware at the corners in Neoclassical Design.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Light Grey Painted Floor Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
A light grey painted floor lamp
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
French Cherry Corner Cupboard
Located in Woodbury, CT
French cherry corner cupboard with asymmetric doors have exquisite foliate relief carving and the raised panels are outlined in a lacy carving as wel...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Oval Iron Chandelier with Ten Lights
Located in Carmel, CA
This elongated iron chandelier with ten lights is a perfect choice to hang over a rectangular table or kitchen workspace. The round centre incorporates hearts and acanthus leaf shape...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Basket Chandeliers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Basket Chandeliers
These are lovely pieces especially suitable where very large chandeliers are not possible, they have a brass frame hung wit...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vintage French Cast Iron Round Garden Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Garden Patio Table, 1920's France
This charming and sturdy cast iron table can be used either indoors or outside.
The table is made of cast iron with attention to details...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
A set of four panel French entry doors circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four panel French entry doors circa 1900. Having four panes of glass each.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
European Old Rectangular Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This gilded mirror has still its original mirror plate and wooden frame as well as wooden back panels. This classic design will add an elegant flair to any room. The golden frame, re...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Haberdashery Cabinet
Located in Faversham, GB
A commanding haberdashery cabinet from a gentleman’s outfitters.
The cabinet has three long drawers on both sides, with a smaller bank of four short drawers to the centre. Each bank...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Early 20th C. Provincial Cutting Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large hand carved hard pinewood cutting board
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Early 1900s European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Early 20th C. Provincial Cutting Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large hand carved hard pine wood cutting board
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Early 20th C. Provincial Cutting Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hand carved maple wood cutting board
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
French Early 20th C. Provincial Cutting Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
A medium size hand-carved cutting board
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Early 20th C. Provincial Cutting Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusually shaped cutting board with handle
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
French Early 20th C. Provincial Cutting Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusually shaped hand carved chestnut cutting board.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
French Early 20th C. Provincial Cutting Board
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic hand carved thick cutting board
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Chunky French Chestnut Standard Floor Lamp This lamp is a good country piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chunky French Chestnut Standard Floor Lamp
This lamp is a good country piece, with a very bulbous turned Chestnut central column
The lamp is in good condition, working and with a n...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Circa 1900 Sanded Bare Oak French Country Trestle Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1900 French oak farm trestle table has a bare finish and has been sanded smooth. Classic trestle-style table is structurally sturdy with mortise and teno...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
20th Century French Wooden Chairs with Upholstered Seat, Set of Two
Located in High Point, NC
These set of wooden chairs are an antique charm of early 20th century France and a testament to timeless design and meticulous craftsmanship. Crafted with precision during a bygone e...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Turn of the Century French Wooden Desk
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this vintage wooden writing desk combines a distinguished character with charming eccentricity. Built in France at the...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Yellow Painted Tole Tray
Located in New York, NY
Yellow painted tole tray. Oval painted metal tole tray with decorative painted gallery featuring eight circular reserves with French scene centering on three figures. France, early 2...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Majolica Triple Vase Vase Jerome Massier Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Triple Vase Vase Jerome Massier Circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Early 20th Century French Wall Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Designed for opulent rooms, this vintage looking glass commands attention with its elegant presence. The hand-crafted rectangular wooden frame showcases simplicity, defined by subtle...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Metal Balance Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Made in the 1900s in France and traditionally employed for weighing fruits and vegetables, this antique scale features two metal weighing pans suspended from gracefully curved arms. ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique French Bleached Oak Bedside Table
Located in High Point, NC
An oak night stand created in France circa 1900. Traditionally crafted, this subtly styled bedside table projects a sense of calm and refined elegance. The surface of the oak has bee...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Bedside Table with Stone Top
Located in High Point, NC
An oak night stand created in France circa 1900. Traditionally crafted, this subtly styled bedside table is adorned with a stone top, projecting a sense of calm and refined elegance....
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique French Bleached Oak Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This oak floor lamp was produced in France during the turn of the century. Elevated to nearly six feet, this tall lamp exhibits a subdued palette and soft lighting. Crowned by an upd...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Wooden Pedestal Table
Located in High Point, NC
Bold and distinguished, this wooden pedestal table makes a unique vintage centerpiece. Built in France in the early 20th century, the design has ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Oak Farmhouse Kitchen or Dining Table With Single Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 71" / D 30" / H 30.5"
Drawer dimensions: W 19.6"/ D 19"
Enhance your home decor with this lovely French oak farmhouse dining or kitchen table. The table has solid rect...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Vintage French Oval Dining Table or Kitchen Table With Single Drawer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: W 146cm / D 82.5cm / H 76.2cm
W 57.5" / D 32.5" / H 30"
Drawer dimensions: W 35.5cm / D 60cm /
W 14" / D 23.6"
A very elegant French Provincial oval dining table...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1900s French Wooden Dining Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden dining table created in France circa 1900. Minimal and understated, but expertly crafted, this unassuming and pleasant dining table emits a cheery home-warming glow. With ca...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Country Primitive Green Painted Hitchcock Style Washstand Commode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Primitive Green Painted Hitchcock Style Washstand Commode. Item features one dovetailed drawer, green distressed painted finish, stencil painted details, lower...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Set of 6 French Golden Oak Country Dining Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Set of 6 French Golden Oak Country Dining Chairs
This is a very attractive set of Golden Oak chairs, 6 in all
The chairs are a classic design and...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Green French Bistro Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 bistro chairs from Belgium. Made of iron and pine, each chair has a metal frame with painted wooden slats.
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Turn of the Century French Oak Table on Wheels
Located in High Point, NC
Ornate yet organic, this vintage table combines Baroque extravagance with a soothing natural finish. Hand-made in France at the turn of the century, a simple circular tabletop rests ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Handcarved French Provincial Square Game Table
Located in Malibu, CA
French provincial square card or game table in creamy white finish. Hand carved with decorative apron & carved cabriole legs.
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
1900s Black Patinated Wall Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden mirror was produced in France, circa 1900. A rectangular wooden frame is carved with a concave profile, a functional statemen...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Small French Faience Jardinière Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Small French faience jardinière with floral pattern Desvres, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
Antique French Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine made in France circa 1900. This wooden vitrine is composed of three glass pane doors, and an interior of glass shelves resting above three drawers and sliding doors....
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Provincial fruitwood farmhouse table, early 20th c., having rectangular plank top, over apron fitted with three drawers, rising on tapered legs. Gorgeous color and patina.
Note: one drawer with old repair and small loss at corner (see photo). This will be repaired by Antique Treasure...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
1900s French Slipper Chairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wooden upholstered chairs from 1900s France. Skinny waists and wide high-arching backs form a pleasing hourglass-like construction. A bright and clean upholstery slopes dow...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Measure: diameter / 14.5".
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Caned and Gilded Early 20th Century Screen
Located in San Francisco, CA
French caned and gilded early 20th century screen, hand carved shell and floral design
The 2 end panels are 18" W, the center panel is 22" W.
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swiss Alp Escabelle Three Legs Side Chair, French, Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Side chair, Swiss Alp escabelle, three legs chair
French, circa 1900
Massive carved wood, brutalist
Characterful
Good condition, solid and sound
...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Games Table with Cabriolet Legs, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French cabriole leg flip-top games console table. Carved fruitwood with scalloped apron and finely tapered legs.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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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