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
Antique French Wooden Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
Radiating rustic charm, this antique find effortlessly blends simple and ornate. Made in France circa 1900, this wooden side table is a testament to the craftsmanship of the past. It...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Vase à oreilles Jean Austruy en céramique rouge émaillée, Français, 1950 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Vase à oreilles travaillées rare de part sa couleur ainsi que de son Design.
Austruy Jean (1910-2012)
Comme Suzanne Ramié (Madoura) ou encore Robert Picault, Jean Austruy fait parti...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Patinated Bistro Table
Located in High Point, NC
Elegant and nostalgic, this antique wooden side table evokes the nostalgia of a bygone age. Built in France in the 1800s, a rectangular tabletop sits atop a light and graceful trestl...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique barber's shaving bowl in faience of Nevers France 19th
By Nevers
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
A stunning French faience barber's shaving bowl. beautifully decorated with monogram in its center, the letter F and R. It comes from French Nevers Bourgogne.
A male toilet object, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique Pair of French Provincial Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., a pair of French Provincial ladder back chairs with rush seats.
Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted from s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
19th Century French Jewellery Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Both a functional piece and a decoration, this scale from 19th century France bears a gallant charm that emanates from the symbolic nature of balance. Precision, equilibrium, confide...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry and Burl Wood Tea Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style one-drawer nightstand, tea table, or occasional side table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with gorgeous book-...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Antique Yellow Glazed Jardinieres or Floor Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of architecturally interesting French jardinieres hand crafted in terra cotta in a bold scale with classic form having an alluring yellow glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Jacques Adnet Wicker Magazine Rack with Black Iron Frame, Brass Ball Feet, 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a truly unique Jacques Adnet wicker magazine rack, a perfect blend of style and functionality. This rare piece features a sturdy black...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Pair of French Walnut Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of sturdy, solid walnut dining armchairs, each fitted with an ample, envelope-shaped woven rush seat and scrolled armrests. The ladderback back rests are tall and gently curve...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Walnut
John Widdicomb French Provincial Cherry Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial solid cherry wood drop leaf extension dining table
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 22"W x 40"D x 29.25"H (with drop leaves down). Extends...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
An antique French cherry documents or folio case having molded lid
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An antique French cherry documents or folio case having molded lid which retracts to open compartment.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Antique Early Twentieth Century French Faience Holy Water Font
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French holy water font stoop dating from the early 20th century. It has been manufactured from glazed cream pottery and features a winged cherub. The bottom has a deep wat...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience, Paint
A Small Chip-Carved Wine Tasting Table, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A chip-carved walnut tilt-top wine tasting table of light weight and small proportion, late 19th century.
26 ½ inches wide by 22 inches deep by 24 ½ inches tall; 33 ½ inches tall...
Category
1890s European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Framed French Postcards of Landmark Buildings in Paris France - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of antique framed postcards of famous buildings in Paris, France. Each card is titled at the bottom either, "PALAIS DE L'INDUSTRIE" or "LES INVALIDES", and depict those buildi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Genuine Cut Crystal Stemmed Glasses Cristal d'Arques Taille France - Set of 5
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of five genuine cut lead crystal stemmed glasses. This set is from the 1980s and made in France. They are in the Tuileries no 7 pattern. Each glass features a cut crystal geometric pattern along the body of the glass. The glasses are mini-size and would be great for serving dessert wine or cordial. There are no markings on the bottom, however, they do come in the original box that they came in. They are vintage but do not show any signs of use. They look to have been stored away in a china cabinet! A fabulous find and a great addition to any bar or dining room.
The box reads:
cristal d'Arques taille
verres a pied...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Display Cabinet Giltwood Hand Painted Curio
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage French Display ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carved Wood Mirror by Harrison & Gil
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Carved Scroll & Foliate...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming 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.
The front of the wood has becom...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
A Pair of Italian Painted Sideboards
Located in Cirencester, GB
These wonderful Italian buffets/serving tables/sideboards, have been newly made by our very talented friends on the coast to the West of Florence.
Because they have been made predom...
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
WHITE OF MEBANE Cherry French Country Style Beveled Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style Trumeau wall mirror by White Furniture. Beveled mirror glass in a tall solid cherry frame with decoratively carved floral garland in panel above the mirror. Ma...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Mirror
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Deux Lapins" By Pierre-Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
A delightful mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of two rabbits on an oval base. The bronze exhibiting excellent hand chased surface detail and good rich colour, raised on natura...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top,
France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:39-47,5cm W:18,5-22,5cm...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal 2 Lights Sconces with Crystal Birds
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with bird's design and glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 1800's Antique Large French Provincial, Walnut, Mirrored, Shelves Armoire
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Armoire, Large French Provincial, Walnut, Mirrored, Shelves, Early 19th Century, 1800s!!
Fine French Provincial Louis XV style walnut armoire, early 20th c., having...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Little French Cream Sideboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
19th Century French sideboard - original inside and out. Creamy coloured original paint which is naturally distressed.
Fantastic patina and just about as useful as it gets. Very eas...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Italian Provincial Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
With walnut and oak parquetry with a serpentine form front, three short panel inlaid drawers with antique pewter handles. The nightstands are raised on short cabriole legs.
Dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, Early 20th Century, in LV monogrammed pattern with metal side handles and fittings, decoupaged stickers to all fours sides and top, lock inscribed "BTE S.G.D.G. PATENT/ 1 RUE SCRIBE...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French 19th Century Wine Press Screw Pedestal Plant Holder
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw, 19th century.
Two trays have been added at the top and bottom of the harness to provide better stability.
Brutalist style
Good antique condition
Sol...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze
By Biot
Located in Houston, TX
Early French Biot jar with remnants of yellow glaze along its rim. Dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. Nice patina and pitted surface from centuries of natural wear and use.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Majolica Frog Pitcher Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual Majolica frog pitcher wearing a red jacket signed Fives Lille, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
1950’s Regency French Mahogany Marble Side Tables - Set of 2
Located in Hollywood, FL
Pair of elegant 1950’s Regency Mahogany Side Tables on brass casters. Obtains original oragami shaped Carerra Italian marble . Marble top removable for easy transport.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Louis XVI Style Inlaid Walnut Nightstands, France, 1920s, Set Of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Two beautiful French, walnut side tables with Louis XVI style inlays made in the early 20th century. They are raised on four elegant feet topped with bronze decoration and one table ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Silver plated France church candle sticks 1850s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Silver Plated Church candle sticks .France 1850s
Triangle shaped base . with Three saints Jesus Maria and Josef..
normal wear ...
Category
1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century French Bleached Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th-century French buffet, handcrafted from fine European oak, flaunts intricate patterns of natural grain combined with subtle carvings decorating the apron. The ornate brass ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Buffet or Vaisselier
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning quality 18th century French provincial walnut buffet or vaisselier. Lovely original mellow colour and patina. Original plate rack, covered in lovely carved decoration. The...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Monumental French Provincial Style Walnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The quintessential French provincial farmhouse dining or harvest table made on a monumental scale measuring nearly 14 feet long. The table features a long, thick walnut plank top measuring 1 inch thick with breadboard ends and peg construction throughout. The table is supported by elegant tapered oak legs. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a classic European farmhouse style. Very heavy, solid, and stable measuring 25 inches from the floor to the apron for ample leg clearance. The table has a rich, dark finish and an intentionally distressed patina to mimic a 19th century farm table with an intimate European depth of only 34 inches. A strong artisan crafted table with modern proportions crafted in an old world provincial style. The long design gives the table an impressive silhouette and profile.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sid
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern
This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sides
The lamp is wired for electricity and ready to hang it will have to be connected to an electrical ...
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Bronze Shot Putter Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
Sport has pervaded art as a motif, and sculpture specifically, since ancient times. This take on the classical motif renders a distinctly 20th century French version. Cast in bronze,...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Vigneron or Wine Tasting Table in Oak
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful example of a French vigneron or wine tasting table with a hand-card table top. The top is completely carved and has an amazing texture, rarely seen quality.
Wear consisten...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Lingerie Chest With Mounted Ormolu
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer highboy dresser or lingerie chest
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved banded walnut, with bronze ormolu mounts, and original...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Monkey Pitcher Jug 19th Century Bodlet Vaudancourt
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Monkey Pitcher or Jar by Bodlet Vaudancourt 1840
Very rare pottery from France
Very good Antique Condition with minor marks to the neck as sho...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Frontgate Marbella Ceramic Rattan Blue Party Tub Serveware Bowl Beer Ice Bucket
Located in Dayton, OH
An upbeat tone for any gathering with a vibrantly hand painted floral motif and handwoven rattan. The simple artisanal charm and complementary colors of the handcrafted ceramic piece...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Rattan
Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top,
France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:40/59cm W:23/32cm D:3,5...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Provincial Painted Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of French Provincial Painted Nightstands. This French Directoire style provincial bedside commode has an antiqued ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop,
France, circa 1850-1900
Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Scalloped Console with Fluted Legs
Located in New York, NY
A finely made wood console table with scallop edge carving and fluted legs.
French, circa 1950.
Dimensions: 62”W x 20”D x 33”H
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Coupe vide poche Roger Capron céramique Française Vallauris French Riviera 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Coupe oblongues de Roger Capron, poignée simple en osier fait partie des principales pièces de forme avec son décor Poisson très recherché par les collectionneurs.
Il existe 3 taill...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Majolica Cache Pot Jardinière Dog Fox Hunt Forest Scene Planter
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Majolica Cache Pot Jardinière Dog Fox Hunt Forest Scene Planter.
Direct from France, a gorgeous antique French majolica cache pot!...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Majolica
J.L. Metz Furniture French Walnut and Brass Extension Dining Table with 2 Leaves
Located in Germantown, MD
This high quality Dining Table with Two Leaves is made out of French Walnut wood,veneer and cast brass mounted ornaments. The table is made by J. L. Metz and it is labeled. Table has...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Pink Marble and Iron garden console table
Located in Milano, IT
A stunning pink French marble and iron bistro garden table circa 19th Century. Top is separate from base.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Argentier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Argentier combines timeless provincial style with the convenience of drawers fully lined and formed to store all your silverware! Hand-crafted a...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pitcher in Ceramic Mountain Chalet Style Brown Color Green Flowers France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Pitchet is made of ceramic with an Handle. It is brown in color, and was created in the 1960s in Vallauris, France.
Mountain Chalet Style
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Stone Column Garden Pedestal 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
19th Century French Stone garden column pedestal. Could be used outside or inside. Please note this is solid and is therefore very heavy.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of French Empire Louis XVII Giltwood Marble Topped Jardinière Bust Stands
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of French Empire style gold giltwood with marble tops Jardine stands
A very good looking and decorative pair, original designed...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
2 Matching Pairs of French Brass Curtain Tie Backs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
2 Matching Pairs of French Brass Curtain Tie Backs
The Tie Backs or Hooks are solid brass, they have a leaf decoration
The brackets have holes to fix them to the wall, they are 6...
Category
1950s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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