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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: Early 20th Century
Antique French Country Farm Table Dining Table Farmhouse Desk Oak C. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT LARGE Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Farm Table Dining Table Desk Office Conference Library Table~~Over 7 Feet Wide~~ This be...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres chairs. Measure 28" in width, 24"in depth and stands 31" tall. Seat height is 14" and arm height is 23...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Brass Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Hand made Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Hand made Shade This is a very attractive and fine quality piece, the lamp has a fluted brass centre corinthian column with a stepped square brass...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

PAIR Antique French Country Carved Oak Dining ARM Chair Rush Seat Set of 2
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely pair of antique French arm chairs, with classic French style, perfect for any sitting area, from den to family room, kitchen or dining room, timeless sty...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique French Country PAIR Confit Pots Pottery Jugs Glazed Ochre Yellow Large
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Country PAIR of Large Ochre Yellow Glazed Confit Pots Pottery Jars ~ 19th c Striking 19th century confit pots directly from the south of France~~eye-catching yellow ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage White Cast Iron Campana Lion Mask Urn Planters, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
A pair of cast iron campana-form garden urn planters, in a white painted finish, having egg and dart rim, over grapevine and melon ribbed body, lion mask handles, rising on integral ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Circa 1900's, an Italian, Provincial Style, decorative Bird Cage
Located in London, Park Royal
1900's Italian Provincial Style Decorative Bird Cage with Yellow Stained Glass Windows. Crafted in Italy, this piece offers a blend of rustic charm and delicate artistry, suitable fo...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wire

Old trade furniture in oak wood drawers XL format
Located in LYON, FR
Superb piece of furniture from the 1920s in solid oak that we have completely restored. It consists of 36 drawers, 9 of which are full depth and the other 27 are 50 cm deep. This pie...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs. Measures: 6...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Burl

Vintage French Louis Philippe Mahogany Scroll Form Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from quality mahogany wood, upholstered in neutral cream fabric.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France. This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard with upholstered panel circa 1900. This headboard is designed to be hung on the wall and can be used with or without the pl...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces with Mirrored Backs '2 Pairs Available'
Located in Pembroke, MA
Large and impressive pair of French provincial wrought iron sconces with three arms and mirrored backs, (late 19th-early 20th century). Gilded tole acanthus leaf details. Two pairs a...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tôle

Antique Hand Carved Oak Coffee Table from Provence
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French oak coffee table is a rich brown with gorgeous natural graining running along the plank top with breadboard ends. The legs are hand turned and connected with an H stre...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Gothic Gilt Overmantel Mirror with Twin Sconces The 6” wide Carved Mirror Frame has pierced carving with acanthus leaves all the way around, on the glass there are 2 ...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Giltwood sunburst mirror, circa 1910, France. Hand-carved with original gilded finish and mirror glass.
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand. Direct from France, a beautiful antique French farm pitcher or vessel, with SOLID OAK staves. Custome...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Oak Hall Tree
Located in Portland, OR
French charm and a sense of history are apparent with this antique hall tree. Featuring bonnet top with carved adornment, cane shelf, iron hooks and umbrella rod. The center cabinet ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Large french antique walnut farmtable with 6 legs
Located in LYON, FR
This majestic 6-legged farm table is presented here to give character to your interior and allow you to receive many guests at the table. Its generous dimensions and its careful peri...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane Walnut Dinin...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Wine Bottle Bonbonne Jug 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large antique hand blown green glass demijohn / bonbonne wine bottle or jug. Dimensions: 18" x 18" x 27"h
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique French Set of Six Dining Chairs: Timeless Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite collection of six antique French dining chairs, each embodying refined style and meticulous restoration. Crafted from solid oak, the...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Oak, Lacquer

Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Set Six French Provinical Partial Gilt And Ebonized Slat Ladder Back Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent Set of Six French Provinical style skillfully Partial Gilt And crackled Ebonized Slat Ladder high Back Side Chairs with Custom upholstery. Measure 19" in width, 20" i...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats. Measures: Sid...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Burl, Upholstery

Vintage French Normandy Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
The vintage French elm Normandy table is a great example of a true Normandy table. The sturdy base and good proportions make it a desirable piece of...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Elm

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils or dining armchairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats. ...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

Painted Pine French Farmhouse Long Bench c. 1900
Located in London, GB
This charming painted Pine French Farmhouse long bench from the 1930's is a beautiful addition to any home. Made from sturdy pine wood, this bench exudes rustic charm with its distre...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique French Oak Dining Farm Table Conference Office Desk LARGE 7 ft
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Oak Dining Farm Table Conference Office Desk LARGE 7 ft. Direct from France, a gorgeous antique French carved oak dining table or conference/library table in a large ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Vintage French Empire Style Small Bronze Urn Form Boudoir Vanity Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Small Bronze Urn Form Boudoir Vanity Table Lamp. Circa early 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 4" W x 4" D.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs. Item featured believed to be a vintage custom made item using Antique French needlepoint tapestry and vinta...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Enamel Celedon Green Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully shaped French enamel celadon green iron umbrella stand having removable bottom tray.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Faience Cache Pot With Roses Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Cache Pot With Roses signed VP Circa 1900. Height / 4.3 inches. Diameter / 6.3" to 4.8"
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

French Carrara Marble Top Steel Table With Bronze Swans
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning classically designed unique French polished steel base and marble top table from the 19th century. This table has unique designs with bronze swans on each corner, curved iro...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench. New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt. Gently curved legs hand painted & accented ...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Majolica Pig Pitcher Orchies, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica pigs signed Orchies, circa 1900. One side with dancing pigs , the other side with a pig playing Accordion.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Large Danish 1900's Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Charming Blue and White Painted Cylindric Kitchen Tins, Denmark circa 1910. The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted ...
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Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Tin

Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture Realistic style bronze sculpture Circa 1900 Origin France Beautiful bronze sculpture called the great farmer lumberj...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A pair of painted French doors circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted French doors circa 1900. Each door having twelve mirrored panes. Total: 55"W
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique French Pedestal Plant Stand Round Display Carved Brittany Baluster
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Pedestal Plant Stand Round Display Carved Brittany Baluster. Direct from France, a tall and highly carved French pedestal/plant stand, with fabulous Brittany details! The main feature here is the sold chestnut baluster with a full length, dimensionally carved Breton gentleman in period attire. Note the shape of the body, the face and details to the clothing. This stand’s hand carved details are true to the Celtic roots of the Brittany region of France, with the hallmark feature of the Breton style, the symbolic use of men and women in traditional Celtic dress. A carved beveled edge to the round top has a ring of dropped finials below; detailed carved grooving on the square base with demilune carvings on the corners. Of course, the stand would be superb for plants, bronze display or to show off your favorite French cache pot...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry
Located in Shreveport, LA
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry Piece. Direct from France, a stunning antique French hall bench...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

French, Oak Child's School Desk c. 1900's
Located in London, GB
This French 1900's Oak child's school desk is a rare find that exudes immense character. The desk bears the markings of many children who have used it over the years, adding to its c...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

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...
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Early 1900s European Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1900. Breton with a flute. 8 inches diameter.  
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Antique French Tapestry Handmade Tapestry Large Verdure Tapestry 5x9
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tapestry French Figural Tapestry Verdure Battle 5' x 8'10" (5' x 9') 152cm x 269cm Circa 1900 "This is an Rare Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with monogram signat...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique french Silver Plated ARGENTAL Cutlery Flatware set of 146 pieces 1920's
Located in BAAMBRUGGE, NL
Very extensive beautiful antique silver plated cutlery set of the brand 'Argental' This simple shape (border with cross band) makes i...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Newly Upholstered Vintage Painted Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking vintage French style loveseat having painted wood and fabulous new upholstery called "Nympheus" by G P & J Baker.
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of six Sarreguemines French faïence, majolica plates, each showing a different fruit on an ochre yellow ground of overlapping leaves, circa 1930s. This group shows ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Antique French Country Walnut Carved Fireside Arm Chair Woven Rush Seat Floral
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Country French Arm Chair. Made from walnut with a round botanical carved splat back set between Grecian style capitals. Features turned arm supports and a unique square tap...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

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...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Dining Chairs Mahogany Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Large Easter Bunny Chocolate Mold Circa 1900
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly dense cast aluminum two-part chocolate mold, in the form of a standing Easter bunny with a woven basket on his back. Incredible antique piece that is timeless. The piece...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of bronze and crystals French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crystals wall sconces, France circa 1900s. The French sconces have a bronze frame with a Lyre shape. The antique sconces are fully ornate with crystals: a few of them in past...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

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...
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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...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

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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