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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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
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.  
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

Rustic Finca Stone Fireplace Surround Raw And Brutalist Forever
Located in Beervelde, BE
French rawness forever fireplace mantel in great condition with all the necessary artempo details. The perfect decorative element for a ranch or mountain retreat where one wants to ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

18th Century French Tapestry 11'4" X 10'2"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
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18th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

18th Century French Oil Painting
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century French painting depicting a romantic couple in a pastoral setting. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Original gilded wood frame. Small repair to canvas in the upper left c...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Giltwood, Paint

French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. Wonderful decorated with a bust , floral ornaments and guirlandes .France, circa 1750. Good condition H:3,5cm W:35cm D:23,5cm
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

Antique 1770s Era Country French Solid Walnut Carved Sideboard Buffet
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous French country carved walnut sideboard with hand-hewn backboards and tons of character and age. The size is on the grander scale at 80 wide x 23 deep x 45 tall and...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Antique 18th C Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock Additional information: Materials: Fruitwood Please note that this item contains materials that are legally...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

Exquisite French 18th Century Carved Walnut Buffet or Sideboard Storage Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This exquisite antique sideboard is a true testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of French furniture from the 18th century. With its timeless design and impeccable attention to...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade is a marvel of hand-craftsmanship performed by talented artisans using techniques handed down for centuries! Created from select old-gr...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Steel

Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table This elegant French provincial console table, dating to the late 18th century, exemplifies the enduring charm of rustic cra...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Trestle Table
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century French Trestle Table with 2.5-inch-thick Oak top with beautiful patina. Perfect rustic addition to your space!
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Oak

18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak was crafted during the reign of Louis XVI who championed the neoclassical revival, but the country was in such a state of t...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger'
Located in Houston, TX
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger' adorned with painted farmhouse scenes and scrolled decoration in shades of blue (camaieu bleu). This circa 1780-1800 tin-g...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Faience

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:30cm W:18,5cm D:19cm
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Dining Room Table - Antique Farm Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique French Provincial dining room table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The rectangular, rustic farm table is composed with two drawers, enha...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Flemish Tapestry 18th - The Swiss Guard, Pastoral Passage of the Pope - N° 1483
Located in Paris, FR
18th Century Flanders Tapestry - The Swiss Guard, Pastoral Passage of the Pope - No. 1483 Period: 18th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & silk Width: 275 cm Height...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool, Silk

18th Century Country French Carved, Painted Buffet, Hutch
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Country French Carved, Painted Buffet, Hutch. Nicely hand carved with aged paintwork, a beautiful deux Corps cabinet. **items inside are NOT included**
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint

17th Century Baroque Oak Chest
Located in Allerum, SE
French 17th century Baroque oak chest / trunk in it's original raw finish with great patina. Ca 1690 France.
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Late 17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

17th-century single-door bonnetière from Haute-Auvergne
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional 17th-century single-door bonnetière hails from the Haute-Auvergne region of France and offers a rare opportunity to own a true piece of French heritage. Originally c...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Gorgeous 18th Century French Carved Walnut Sofa in Fortuny
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous 18th century French carved walnut sofa or settee with carved floral motifs throughout and paneled back. Very refined example. Recently reupholstered in Fortuny with very com...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate - A hand painted, French circa 1780
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative French Faience plate dinner plate made from tin-glazed earthenware (pottery) which we date to the late 18th century. The plate has a pan shaped base with n...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

French Armoire of Burled Elm from the 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French armoire (or bookcase display cabinet) of burled or burr elm from the 18th century, featuring a moulded crown above two framed doors (each with decorative brass escu...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Elm, Burl, Wood

Jug in Pottery Beautiful Old Patina, France 18th Century, Quimper HR
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jug has a great old Patina. It is from France made in the 18th Century. The material is Pottery and the condtion is Fair. the decor is "fleur de Lys".
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pottery

Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
This is an incredible blue painted French commode. The year it was painted is unknown, but seems to be in the same period of the chest since the pa...
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Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Large 18th Century French Provincial Country Style Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Madrid, ES
This beautifully proportioned "en chapeaux de gendarme" or "gendarme's hat" style French provincial armoire brings together form and function in dramatic fashion. At almost 2.5 meter...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

An 18th Century Provincial Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well executed late 18th century Provincial Louis XV style fireplace in Calacatta and Breche Violette marbles. The jambs with paneled Breche Violette and fine carv...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble

18th C French Walnut 3-Drawer Serpentine Commode with Original Rococo Hardware
Located in Milford, NH
A fine diminutive walnut serpentine commode in walnut veneer, a conforming rectangular top with molded edge and crossbanded veneer border surmounting three drawers adorned with origi...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

18th Century French Provincial Rustic Table
Located in Madrid, ES
Rustic French oak table with turned legs and crossed stretcher from the 18th century. This table has a rectangular top with rounded corners tha...
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Late 18th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Incredible 18th century French armoire with “Tree of life”
Located in Richmond, VA
Simply the best armoire I have ever seen. This incredible work of art is from the 18th century and made in the south of France of walnut. Clearly an important commission of the time...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Provencal Pinewood Commode - Single Antique Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 18th Century, single antique French Provencal commode made of hand crafted Pinewood, in good condition. The cabinet, cupboard is composed with two large drawers, consisting its ori...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate (C) hand painted, French circa 1780
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative French Faience plate dinner plate made from tin-glazed earthenware (pottery) which we date to the late 18th century. The plate has a pan shaped base with n...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

French Faience Hand Painted 18th Century Blue Green Veuve Perrin Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 18th century. It is hand painted. With flowers pattern decoration. Manufacture "veuve perrin" signed
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Faience

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with turned legs and carved stretcher with center finial. Candle stand on the right, att...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet or Vaisselier
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 18th century French provincial walnut buffet or vaisselier. Lovely original mellow colour and patina. Original plate rack, covered in lovely carved decoration. The...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century Tapestry Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Mid 18th century european Tapestry Fragment. Measures: 1'9'' wide x 2'10'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs. Lantern can be opened on one side. Glass of later date. H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Antique French Country Fruitwood Bonnetierre Cupboard Cabinet, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Bonnetierre ( French for hat closet ) cupboard cabinet Additional information: Materials: Fruitwood Color: Brown Period: 18th Century S...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood & Oak Dining Table
Located in Southampton, NY
18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood & Oak Dining Table A lovely worn patina French farm table. Center boards in oak, frame in cherrywood. 18th Century. Undulating apron, cabrio...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry, Oak

Zabihi Collection Mid 18th Century French Tapestry of Charlemagne
Located in New York, NY
Beauvais, France. Depicts arrival at a castle, royal horse being heralded by trumpeter and escorted by two guards, continuous floral border and two minor borders. Linen and wool slit weave Beauvais technique with natural indigo, weld, walnut husk, tannin variegated, lichen and moss greens. Condition: Good. Original border intact, minor repair and protective reconstruction with back added as structural safeguard. Some areas with holes, some areas of repair to border. Measures: 8'7'' wide x 10'1'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool

French Provincial 18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial 18th century walnut two door large scale armoire with foliate carved detail on doors and cornice with original hardware supp...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of French Provincial Floral Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV open Armchairs with carved floral crest on top of back frame with floral upholstered seat, back and arm rests
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare form of Country French desk. The desk features what appears to be oak and walnut construction and a parquet top with antique age cracks in the top. WE CAN REPAIR THIS ...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Side Table with Drawer Time-Worn Patina from Provence
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite 18th-century Louis XVI oak side table from Provence, France, features a beautiful time-worn patina that highlights its rich history and craftsmanship. The table is des...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Jacob weeps over Joseph's tunic, Antique Flemish Tapestry Circa 1600 - N° 1498
Located in Paris, FR
This tapestry has already been cleaned in our craft workshop The setting sun bathed the hills of Canaan in golden light, but in Jacob’s heart, darkness reigned. He sat bent, his eye...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool, Silk

18th Century Pair of French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century pair of French Louis XV carved walnut armchairs The chairs currently have a lightly distressed green linen fabric. Ea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Provincial Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) two door large scale armoire in walnut with original hardware and shield, bird, and foliate carving on cornice.  
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Swans Ducks 18th Century Aubusson French Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 9 feet 4 inches, width 7 feet 11 inches. Swans and ducks swimming in a lake...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool

large tapestry from the Brussels Manufactory, 17th century, 162Lx340Hcm - N 1506
Located in Paris, FR
This 17th century Brussels tapestry has survived the centuries while retaining much of its original splendor. Although it shows some signs of wear and tear over time, it remains in g...
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17th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Collection of 18th-19th Century French Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing collection of three pewter candlesticks. They are all different and unique. France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered, dented and small losses but these imperfections help authentic...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pewter

Antique French Provincial Marble Top Wardrobe Cupboard, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century French Provincial marble top wardrobe cupboard. It is a very unusual example in carved walnut with a marble to and cu...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

French Faience 18th Century, Flowers Decoration, Brown and Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This plate is in Faïence. It has been made in France in the 18th Century. The color are brown and green.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Faience

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Faience

An Eighteenth Century two part French Vaisselier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An eighteenth century Two part French vaisselier. The etegere top having an inalid star and resting on a two door base cabinet having steel hardware and burl walnut panels.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Steel

18th century Verdure Tapestry
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18th century Verdure tapestry measuring approximately 8 by 10 feet. Originally made popular in French courts in the 1600’s They were very popular in the French courts. This example ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fabric

18th Century French Louis XV Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Buffet features a very tailored version of the style, with timeless French scrollwork in the door panels, ...
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1790s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Steel

French Chestnut 18th Century Vaiselier Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French chestnut vaiselier, circa 1790, is a stunning example of provincial craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Made from beautifully grained chestnut woo...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Chestnut

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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