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: 1920s
Pair 1930's French Gilt Bronze Lire Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze lyre shaped sconces with crystal hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Faience Server Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server Oyster signed Henriot Quimper.
3 platters servers and a saucer ( Larger to smaller 13.3" , h 1.6" / 10.5" , h 2.2" / 9.3" , h 2.6" ,total height 14 )
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Luis XV Vanity With Triple Folding Panels Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular antique French vanity with three folding panels mirror and two cabinets, two drawers in each one. Also, it has three marble tops that...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
1920s Single Light Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s single light sunburst sconces
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Sunburst Gilt Bronze Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze double light sconces
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Large Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze sconces in original finish
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces wit ribbon and twisted arms
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920's Bronze Bagues Parrots Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt bronze sconces with parrots design. Sconces with three lights
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique 1920 French Tapestry 7' X 5' 11"
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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1920s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1920’s Fench Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French silvered metal chandelier with crystals hangings
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
1920's Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated and etched mirror sconces with two lights. Available in bronze color
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s French Bronze Double Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French bronze sconces with two lights.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Dressing Table, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dressing table from the beginning of the 20th century. The furniture is preserved in very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height 159 cm / width 142 cm /...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1920s French Crystal 5 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s 5 lights sconces with crystal flowers, and amethyst glass leaves
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Faience Henriot Quimper Platter
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bring a touch of French charm to your home with this beautiful French Faience Quimper Platter. Featuring stunning decorative floral ornaments within and around the plate, this platte...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique 1920 French Tapestry 8'10" X 4'5"
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...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Secretary Desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Secretary desk, Northern Europe, circa 1920
Very good condition, after professional renovation.
Dimensions: height: 101 cm, width: 94 cm, depth: 52 cm.
Category
1920s Scandinavian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Majolica Pear Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pear plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Carved Walnut Tufted Small Settee Loveseat Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming diiminutive sumptuous French loveseat having richly patterned velvet upholstery in shades of rasberry and taupe. Frame is lovely carved walnut with short cabriole legs. The ...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint Louis, US
Vintage French Provincial sofa reupholstered in red and white striped silk. Combination feather and foam insert on the seats. Refinishe...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric
French Rare Lavender Purple Crystal Prisms Murano Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing six-lights, bobéches in lavender crystal prisms. Will be re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy, no custom fees. Adoring 3 tiers of macaroni crystal swags with rare color lavender...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming oak Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner.
The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade.
This chair was made in the ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Gilt Cushion Mirror This Is an Exquisite Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Gilt Cushion Mirror
This is an exquisite piece, it is a fine quality piece and the corner decoration takes the form of acanthus le...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Large French Rococo Brass Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo brass glass lantern hall light
A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the lantern has 6 glass sides each etched with a starburst at the centre, the decorative b...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s
Located in East Hampton, NY
An oak, iron and brass frame (added later) library table from the Banc de France, circa 1920. The table is braced by stretcher spanning full length of t...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920s French Oak Trestle Table
Located in Alpharetta, GA
circa 1920s France.
This beautiful oak trestle table showcases the elegance of French style and influences of a Classic design. This table has gorgeous top with two carved, sturdy...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Fine Quality Handmade Carved Walnut French Louis XV Commode, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a handmade carved walnut French country commode. The piece dates to the 1920s era and is in good condition with minor scuffs and signs o...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror This Is a Lovely Old Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror
This is a lovely old mirror, it is set in a Decorative Gilt 6” wide Frame, the mirror can be hung either Portrait or ...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Painted Antique Trunk
Located in Cirencester, GB
We were drawn to the lovely pink colour and natural patina to this old French chest. This antique trunk would look great in a child's bedroom or playroom...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Dainty Four Drawer Ormolu Side Cabinets
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Dainty Four Drawer Ormolu Side Cabinets
These are wonderful little chests, they each have 4 drawers with ormolu handles and decorati...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Saint clement, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Table Dining Breakfast Table Desk Draw Leaf Carved Oak Parquet
Located in Tyler, TX
Charming antique french country draw leaf breakfast dining table or desk with parquet top~~108" wide when leaves are fully extended...c. 1920s
This table has "the look"~~~one of o...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Green Painted Bistro Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
Welcome the old-world charm and style of this stunning French green painted bistro table into your home! The small round design fits perfectly in ...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rose Passion Vase by Daum, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose passion vase by Daum, 1990s.
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back armchair Fauteuil set of 2. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural car...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back sofa with oak sculptural carved arm rests ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair
France, Circa 1920s
Carved painted wood frame, with light blue velvet upholstery
Measures: 24.5"W x 20.5"D x 34.75"H. Seat he...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th C White French Jardiniere on Castors
Located in Hastings, GB
A very pretty French wirework and wrought iron plant stand, with wooden base and brass castors
Circa 1920-1930. Lovely old paint patina to the legs and age related wear to the wir...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Faience Vase, White Red and Yellow Color, in the Style of Moustier, France, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase in Faience, in a white red and yellow color. With a beautiful Glaze. It has been made in France circa 1920 in the style of Moustier.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
St Louis Crystal Ice Bucket, Handcut French Crystal Wine Cooler
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
St Louis crystal ice bucket, handcut French crystal wine cooler
This is a favourite design from Saint-Louis since 1928, it has straight elegant lin...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Rustic Traditional Wood Milking Stool, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic traditional wood farming milking stool.
By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1920.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a bea...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Rustic Traditional Wood Stool for Fireplace Tools, circa 1920
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two rustic traditional wood stool for fireplace tools.
By unknown manufacturer, France, circa 1920.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Silver Plate Bottle Holder, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French silver plate bottle holder, circa 1920.
Category
1920s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pine French Faux Bamboo Miniature Chest of Drawers with Marble Top, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful and rare miniature chest of drawers.
Striking French design from the 1920s.
Pine faux bamboo with original marble top.
In very good condition with minor wear consistent ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair
France, Circa 1920s
Carved painted wood frame, with cream damask patterned upholstery
Measures: 23.25"W x 19.5"D x 33"H. Seat...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
French Provincial Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking, tall pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring character and intrigue to any doorway. They also work remarkably well as accent pieces, taking a bare cor...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1920s French Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1920s French commode, mahogany, bird’s-eye and maple.
Dimensions:
37.5"H x 94"W x 20"D.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple
Bronze Tiger by James Andrey c1920
By Andrey
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A cast Bronze Tiger by James Andrey produced in the 1920’s in France, this Tiger has been fitted to a rough cut marble base with ANDREY inscribed
Age: 1920
Style: Bronze Sculpt...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Giltwood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A large 1920s French wooden mirror on wheels. Flanked by two mulberry colored legs, this full length floor mirror offers a graceful reflection. Its combination of natural wood hue, b...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French giltwood mirror 42.5 x 47.5 inches.
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
1920s French White Patinated Wood Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A white patinated, wood framed mirror produced in France circa 1920. A versatile, vintage mirror, featuring orange-brown wood peeking through its original patination. Whether resting...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1920s French Mantle Mirror with Original Wooden Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Lovingly handcrafted in France circa 1920, this wooden mirror embodies the aesthetics of the famous Henri II style. The swan-neck pediment with an urn in the center is decorated with...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French cast iron rooster lamps.
Lovely pair of French polychromed cast iron rooster lamps. These French lamps are executed in a beau...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Monumental Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Leaves Design, 7 Bulbs
Located in Plainview, NY
A majestic early 20th century wrought iron wall scone finely hand carved and featuring hanging leaves. The sconce holds 7 candelabra bulbs and ...
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1920s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Majolica Mushroom Tureen Pillivuyt, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French green Majolica tureens with a mushroom on the handle signed Pillivuyt et Cie, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Early 20th Century Art Deco French Colonial Rosewood Desk
Located in Pasadena, CA
A French Colonial rosewood desk of distinctive and graceful design. 1930s with one pencil drawer.
Category
1920s Vietnamese Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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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