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
French Iron Coffee Table With Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French traditional iron coffee table with glass top. Amazing iron details with soft curves and contrast brass end details. Add...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Parquetry Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century French parquetry dining table. The geometric parquetry square are made with various wood including walnut, oak, maple ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
French pine farmhouse table 223 cm, 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
Beautiful and long pine farm table with a drawer and its cast iron shell handle. The drawer has a vintage cutlery storage organizer. The table is relatively light and very stable on ...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Side Accent Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern table ideal as side accent or coffee table, perfect in any entry hallway as well as in front of a sofa or under an important painting. This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Rare Beveled Mirrored French Louis XV Carved Oak 1790s Era Armoire Wardrobe
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Carved wood frame. 2 dovetailed doors on bottom. 2 beveled glass doors on top containing 2 shelves. Metal hardware. 90" h x 70" w x 24" d.
Condition
Scratches. Finish loss. Dents al...
Category
1790s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
French Pair of 17th Century Hand-Forged Iron Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of 17th century hand forged iron candleholders, France, circa 1650. Weathered with great patine
more photo's available on request.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Oak & Elm Trestle Base Extension Dining Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French oak and elm extension table, late 19th c. The table features parquetry tabletop with draw leaves, carved trestle base, ending in scrolled acanthus-form feet. This tabl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm, Oak
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
Majolica Pansy Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Pansy Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Karges Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with gold gil...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Rape of the Sabine women, antique Flemish Tapestry End of 16th century - N° 1473
Located in Paris, FR
Rape of the Sabine Women, Flanders Tapestry, Late 16th Century - L4m22xh2m35 - No. 1473
Manufacture Des Flandres
Epoque: 16th century
Style: Haute époque-Renaissance-Louis XIII
Condi...
Category
16th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Country Carved Dark Wood Nightstands Side End Tables- a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a nice looking very sturdy pair of French Country style dark stained wood bedside or occasional tables with two doors that open to one removable shelf in each. They are decor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Faience Flowers Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Provincial Painted King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
The chipped blue oak finish adds a touch of vintage charm, while the meticulous hand-carved solid oak floral adornment showcases the dedication to artisanal craftsmanship. Cabriole legs add a touch of elegance to its silhouette, elevating its aesthetic appeal, while the subtle wing headboard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a grey and brown color. It has been done in the south of France. It is stampted "20".
The datation is 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
Located in London, GB
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
This rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug is a unique and authentic piece from ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Clay
Antique Late 19th Century French Large Sculptural Rustic Harvest Wooden Thresher
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Antique rustic harvest wooden thresher / combine tool make a great sculptural piece. It could be wired and converted to a light to make a dramatic and unique light fixture.
Ac...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century Chinese Fisher
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in Faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a Chinese Fisher, and the main colors green and red.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Mid-20th Century French Patinated Brass Music Stand with Lyre Motif
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Display your music score or a book on this decorative, antique stand! Crafted in France, circa 1950, the music stand sits on four feet base decorated with floral motifs, and features...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Round Folding Serving Bar Tray Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern folding tray side table. Made of rattan and bamboo, this charming piece is in the typical style of Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Vittori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Faience Hand Painted Plate, c. 1890's
Located in Ross, CA
Hand painted faience plate made in France towards the end of the 19th century .Comes with antique plate hanging strap.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and tall high back. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
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
Shabby Chic Gold Decorated Off White Painted French Provincial Dresser
Located in Rockaway, NJ
French provincial gold and off white painted 4 drawers dresser.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade is a truly timeless design, popular for centuries all around the world! This example, meticulously hand-crafted using time-honored tech...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage French Provincial Dresser c.1970s, Six Drawers, White, Laminate, Bedroom
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Vintage French Provincial Dresser c.1970s, Six Drawers, White, Laminate, Bedroom, Rustic, Farmhouse, Cottage
Measurements: 52" L x 18" D x 31.5" H w/out mirror
Mirror alone: 44.25" ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 8"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Glass Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart
Located in Carimate, Como
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley with glass top. This charming piece is in the typical style of Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Vittorio Bonacina where the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Provincial Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in High Point, NC
The ashen hue of the bleached oak accentuates the grandeur of this vintage buffet ‘a deux corps’ handcrafted in France circa 1850. Crowned with a molded cornice, this chest boasts de...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France.
A charming hand-made piece, showing a paper grisalle image of four women in period dress, a...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair 1930’s Bagues one light sconces silver leaf
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French one light sconces in silver finish and newly rewired for the US.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850.
Beautiful weathered.
measurements: H:23,5/33 cm W:10,5 cm D:11 cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Brittany Dressoir Buffet Chesnut Cabinet with Blazons, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Buffet dressoir French cabinet, circa 1880.
From the area of French Britanny.
Two carved doors representing the blazon of Britanny blazon.
On the left the officiel blazon of Britanny...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
19th Century Piece De Maitrise, Architectural Model Roof - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Architectural models like this one were crafted by apprentices or master artisans as part of their application for a title within their respective guilds. In France, these artisans w...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Terra Cotta Majolica Cat Normandy Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Terracotta Majolica Cat Normandy Circa 1900.
decorated with Cornflowers called Barbeaux in France.
in the style and period of Emile Galle.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Ensor Signed European Street Scene Oil on Canvas
Located in Bradenton, FL
A framed oil on canvas by 20th Century artist Ensor. The scene depicts a broad European street scene, signed in the lower right corner. Set in a beveled wooden frame with a framed ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 13"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Rustic condition with crackled glaze, some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
1800's Antique French Provincial Commode
Located in Pasadena, CA
Elegant French Provincial Rococo-style commode crafted from walnut, featuring five drawers with intricately carved panels and a shaped skirt. The piece rests on finely carved cabriol...
Category
1860s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique High Back Parlor Chair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French antique throne high back parlor chair with original floral upholstery and tacks. Carved wooden frame with scrolling floral motif dated 18...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Aubusson Greenery Tapestry From 18th Century - L172xH284 cm - No. 1508
Located in Paris, FR
French Greeney Tapestry by Aubusson Manufactury from 18th century
Period: 18th century
Style: Grenery
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & silk
Width: 172 cm
Height: 284 cm...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism
Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage White Wash French Provincial Full Size Urn Poster Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French Provincial cottage full size poster bed. Beautiful urn finials. Whitewash distress design.
Measures 55" in width x 67" high at th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Antique French Hunt Cabinet Bookcase Black Forest Carved Oak Barley Twist c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French hunt cabinet bookcase Black Forest carved oak barley twist
~Direct from France~
~This stunning French ‘hunt cabinet’ or bookca...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware vase with twisted Handles Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An authentic 19th century French Vase This vase is full of character, handcrafted and glazed with 3 charming twisted handles. It would be beautiful with a bouquet of flowers or used...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
French chaise longue Meridian Daybed
Located in Alton, GB
Early 20th Century French chaise longue daybed/ meridian in the second empire style. Scroll out arms with silk tassles and a matching fringed skirting, immaculate brocade embroidery ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Majolica Aqua Seaweeds Plate Gien, Circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica aqua turquoise shell plate with seaweeds signed Gien, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th C French Green Two Handle Pot with Mustard Gold Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 traditional rustic French pot has two curved handles and a jade green glaze with mustard gold under glaze. Some scattered wear with flakes to glaze b...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Parisian Oak Commodes, 19th Century
A refined expression of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this pair of Parisian oak commodes embodies the understated elegance of urban French i...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier.
Direct from France, a rare and unique French majolica piece that features a multitude of birds arou...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Majolica
1800s French Louis XIII Walnut Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
1800s Fre...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Antique French Walnut Carved Draw Leaf Extendable Dining Table Parquetry Top 106
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French walnut Draw Leaf extension dining table. Features a stunning diamond inlay parquetry top with serpentine shape. The table is supported by a rectangular apron with matc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Panetière Bread Safe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional display of woodworking is a 19th-century panetière, or bread box, once used daily in a country home in the south of France. An iconic form of French Provincial furni...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Carved Walnut French Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 47 inches Vintage, hand carved walnut French wall shelf.
Numbered item made in France exclusively for Bloomingdale in the 1960s.
Very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Hunting Scene - French Tapestry Jacuqard, Circa 1940 - 196lx134h - N° 1509
Located in Paris, FR
This magnificent medieval style tapestry from the Jacquard Manufactory in Aubusson, having benefited from a deep cleaning and a meticulous check and doubled by experts in our artisan...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
French Provincial, Wood, Wine Tasting Center Table, France, 19th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
French Provincial, Wood, Tilt-Top Side Table or Center Table, France, 19th C.
A provincial wine tasting table from 19th century France having a tilt-top supported by a trestle form ...
Category
19th Century American 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.