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
19th Century French Painted Bar
Located in High Point, NC
Finished with multiple layers of light blue, gray, and contrasting brown paint imprint this piece with a unique personality. A shelf behind two conveniently sliding doors adds functi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Wooden Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
Bearing witness to years of customer interactions, this oak shop counter was crafted in 19th-century France. Its design exudes elegance with intricate profiled panels gracing the fro...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique German Silverplate Pickle Forks, set/2
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique German silverplate pickle forks, set of 2.
Category
Early 20th Century German French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
French Palace Size Carved Wood Architectural Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French palace size carved wood architectural lantern. This is not currently electrified you will need your electrician to install. Extremely large scale and incredible wood...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of rustic softwood chairs, 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of softwood chairs on conical legs with trapezoidal seats and openwork backrests.
Category
19th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Softwood
Multicolored seat Bobbin corner chair, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice multicolored seat corner chair, also called Bobbin chair, made in France between the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Bobbin chairs were c...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
20th Century Belgian Oak Dining Table
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage oak dining table offers a beautiful Provincial centerpiece. Hand-built in Belgium in the 20th century, a simple rectangular tabletop sits atop a trestle base. The column...
Category
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Oak Desk Organizer
Located in High Point, NC
This authentic desk organizer was crafted from fine oak wood in 19th-century France. Adorned with delicately carved finials reminiscent of chess figures, it features a spacious compa...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Jerome Massier French 2-Piece Glazed Burgundy Terra Cotta Urn on a Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glazed burgundy terra cotta urn on a pedestal by French artist Jerome Massier. Great addition to your classic French inspired interiors. Some wear and chips but adds to the...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Custom Cotton Floral Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of French Provincial custom pillows, showcasing swirling flowers in vibrant shades of green and orange, are paired with vintage white linen backs and down-filled inserts, ad...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Set 5 dinner plate Basket Garden Villeroy Boch
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Enjoy harmonious porcelain settings with a nostalgic decor. Basket Garden is a modern twist on the tableware classic from the 1970s. The fruit basket with its characteristic grid pat...
Category
1990s German French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Country French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French wrought iron and crystal chandelier is a splendid way to add charm, ambiance, and of course, lighting to an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Black Painted Pine Writing Desk, Sweden 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine Swedish writing table or desk on carved cabriolet legs with three drawers that compose the stylish serpentine front.
The drawers all function and open with one included...
Category
20th Century Swedish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration.
France, circa 1750
Good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Triple Dresser, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut bombay form long dresser
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1960s
Solid carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 74"W ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Country French Buffet
By Drexel
Located in Portland, OR
Inspired by French Antiques this sideboard from the Brittany Collection by Drexel Heritage is an exceptional reproduction.
Featuring raised panel doors with French style carvings, in...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Provincial Cane Upholstered Settee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautifully appointed settee in a provincial style. Intact cane bench seat with upholstered pillow cushion with matching upholstered back rest. Nicely...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Scrolling Iron Base Table With Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and refined Stone top table with Lyre form Iron base with fine form and color. Rectangular with lyre form supports and scrolled stretcher having a beveled and scalloped marbl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Pair 1940 Big White Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French tall white Opaline glass impressive and simple design
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Karges French Provincial Night Table
Located in Portland, OR
French Provincial styling is exhibited with this nightstand by Karges. The curvaceous silhouette is sexy and romantic. Carved details down the sides and the sweet hardware give this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal urns created in 19th Century France. Presenting a truly timeless presence, these vessels visually enthrall and impart to one the sen...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gorgeous 5 light 5 panel Glazed Wrought Iron Lantern Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
one of four all listed separately
Gilt metal. 5 glass panels. 5 candlestick lights. 44 1/2" h x 25 1/2" w x 25 1/2" d.
Condition
Scratches. Gilt loss. Oxidation. We recommend all ...
Category
Early 2000s European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Milling Road Country French Console Table
By Milling Road
Located in Portland, OR
Country French console table by Milling Road a division of Baker Furniture. Finely crafted of maple in Italy and featuring a heavily distressed finish, givin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
19th Century Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant, eye-catching and beautifully crafted, this antique oak armoire casts an enchanting spell. Made in Belgium in the early 19th Century, the design combines a dramatic silhouett...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Don Ruseau French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in New York, NY
Don Ruseau French Provincial Walnut Commode with shaped rectangular top over three conforming paneled serpentine drawers on scrolling cabriole feet, the drawer wall stamped "Don Ruse...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury Painted 2 Door Armoire with 5 Shelves & 3 Pullout Drawers
Located in Port Jervis, NY
It's White not green. Spacious French Provincial armoire painted white with green accents. Plenty of storage with 5 adjustable shelves and 3 pullout drawers with dividers. Brass hard...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Carved Wood Stacked Book Cocktail Tables, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of French carved wood stacked book cocktail tables. Great addition to your classical inspired interiors.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th French Green Glazed Pottery
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware green confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional green glaze colors . Minor chips and losses to glaze.
These ordinary earthen...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Large French Oval Wicker Clad Blown Aqua Glass Carboy or Demijohn, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From France, a super-sized and unusual oval shaped carboy or demijohn, made up of a pale aqua colored, mouth blown glass bottle clad in a hand woven wicker casing with side carrying ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Blown Glass
Henredon Pierre Deux Country French Sideboard
By Henredon
Located in Portland, OR
Pierre Deux inspired Country French sideboard by Henredon. Featuring 3 raised panel doors with adjustable shelves behind and 3 charming little drawers. Details such as the scalloped ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Housed in a wooden and glass vitrine, this small scale was once used for precision measurements. Made at the turn of the 19th Century in France, this mechanical wonder was crafted wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
High Quality Wrought Iron 5 Panel 5 Light Glazed Chandelier Lantern
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
1 of 4 listed separately.
Gilt metal. 5 glass panels. 5 candlestick lights. 44 1/2" h x 25 1/2" w x 25 1/2" d.
Condition
Scratches. Gilt loss. Oxidation. We recommend all lighting ...
Category
Early 2000s European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, upholstered seat, very nice vint...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Orange, Blue & Brown Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Very Small 19th Century French Green Yellow Glazed Terracotta Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size.
Lovely to use as a serving piece.
France, circa 1850
Good but weathered condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial Solid Birch Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial style solid birch extension dining table
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 70"W x 42"D x 29.5"H. Extends up to to 106"W with two 18" leaves.
Profes...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Birch
French Majolica Oyster Plate by Sarreguemines, C. 1890's
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French majolica oyster plate made by Sarreguemines around 1890. The plate has a seaweed motif on the edges with six shell shaped wells for oysters or scallops. The center wel...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Metal Scale from Twentieth Century Belgium
Located in High Point, NC
The limelight of everyday life is often put on the home, yet most of our lives happen on the outside, on the surroundings and nearby streets. A butcher, a bakery, a bodega, and the c...
Category
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique White French Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century French fence railing from a balcony section constructed from wrought iron. It is beautifully handcrafted with twisted, scrolled decoration and heart motifs. The iron sti...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Country French Carved Oak Buffet
Located in Portland, OR
Remarkable French Country Oak Buffet. Exceptional carved details showcase fine craftsmanship. Featuring curvaceous raised door panels, scalloped apron and sweet cabriole legs. Love t...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century French Provincial Style Hand Painted Blue / White / Pink Caned Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French hand painted carved fruitwood chair that has been hand painted in a lovely blue, white and pink diamond. The cushion is vintage and shows lite wear. It is unm...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Fruitwood
18th-19th Century, French Limestone Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare limestone mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered and but in a good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
18th/19th Century French Provincial Oak Early Marquetry Sideboard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and likely one-of-a-kind rustic country French oak and marquetry enfilade buffet. circa 1775-1825
Born in Provincial France in the late 18th / early 19th century, hand-crafte...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Country French Provincial Bleached Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive country French provincial style farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from bleached oak. The table features a trestle style base with thick baluster form legs en...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large French Barley Twist Oak Wall Mirror
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Barley Twist Oak Wall Mirror
The Oak Mirror Frame is attractively carved along the top edge with acanthus leaves and attractive mould...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Carved Frame Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Incredible hand carved wood frame upholstered arm chair. The perfect compliment to any European Inspired decor. Upholstered in a lovely diamond pattern with solid black back, detaile...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Dual Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pottery jug from the 19th century with green glaze, dripping and lateral handles flanking the central spout. This captivating French Provincial pottery jug, craft...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Wooden Bistro Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this vintage side table makes a compelling find. Built in France at the turn of the century, a marble tabletop sits atop a wooden trestle frame. Bold lines are s...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Miniature Wooden Cabinet from Nineteenth-Century France
Located in High Point, NC
This highly eclectic piece takes influences from baroque to gothic to empire styles, sporting oriental reminiscences. This small cabinet is a product of a time when Europe started to...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Pedestal Urn Hand Made Black Twisted Wire Basket, Late 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From France, a pedestal base, urn form twisted wire standing basket with a wide upper rolled rim, circa 1890-1910.
A charming, rustic, hand formed black metal basket with complex wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Baker Furniture French Style Commode
Located in Portland, OR
Charming chest of drawers with French attitude. Finely crafted by Baker Furniture featuring a painted and glazed finish with interested hand pained details. The design includes a sha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass leaves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s silver plated light fixture with interior lights ,and glass leaves design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Hand-carved Two-Door Armoire
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Hand-carved Armoire with pair glazed doors and original hardware
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
A Pair of French Os de Mouton Open Armchairs
Located in Somerton, GB
A pair of large 19th century os de mouton open armchairs
A very well made high quality pair of armchairs, having generous proportion and form with square pegged joints. Made from French oak, these have a wonderful warm tone, a decorative pair that would work in any home.
Very comfortable sturdy upright chairs, the chairs are in excellent condition. The chairs have been stripped of their original upholstery and upholstered in stylish Guy Goodfellow...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Cast Iron Bamboo Motif Hallway Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A free standing antique French patinated cast iron coat rack or hallway tree featuring a sculptural faux bamboo motif frame. This rack has eight double ho...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Collection of Three Rare French, 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of three wooden chopping-cutting boards. Great statement on your counter-top,
France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:39-52,5cm W:25-32cm D:2,5-3cm . ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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