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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
Fine Vintage Pierre Deux "Loire" French Country Dining Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Country French design Table from Pierre Deux. Fine mortise and tenon construction with a banded pieced inlaid overhanging top. Raised on ring t...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Collection of 18th-19th Century French Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing collection of five pewter candlesticks. They are all different and unique, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered, dented and small losses but these imperfections help authenti...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pewter

Provincial Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial style Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair in very good vintage condition. Duck feather soft seat cushion. Measures 25" in width, 25" ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint

Provincial Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The white display case has remarkably subtle details such as slightly splayed legs that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique White French Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
This enchanting piece combines classic charm with functionality. It features a hand-finished, distressed ivory exterior that evokes a sense of time-honored craftsmanship. The twin gl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Majolica Plate Birds with Grapes Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate birds with grapes signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Lithographed Earth Globe Cast Iron Base Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lithographed Paper and Cast Iron Globe, J. Lebègue & Cie – Early 20 th Century Globe made by L. Windels Brussels The globe has a beautiful cast iron base covered of bronze patina. T...
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1910s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Marble Top Bedside Tables
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of late 19th Century French nightstands. Just a great antique pieces are made of a honey-colored oak has a lovely marble ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th century French painted paper and mother of pearl fan, shadow-box framed antique ladies fan, made of mother of pearl with a hand embellished re...
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1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal 3 Lights Sconces with Crystal Birds
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal 3 lights sconces with crystal birds design
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille. Painted with flowers and insects. A second one is available.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Faience Server Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server Oyster signed Henriot Quimper. 3 platters servers and a saucer ( Larger to smaller 13.3" , h 1.6" / 10.5" , h 2.2" / 9.3" , h 2.6" ,total height 14 )  
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with pine case and embossed brass pendulum. The case is from Normandy circa 1900-1920 and the movement is from Marseille...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This large chandelier is constructed using cut glass and rock crystal on a patinated 'verdigris' wrought iron frame. Made in France in the 1940s, the craftsmanship is of a very high...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

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-...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
$1,196 Sale Price / set
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Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

1930s French Wingback Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
1930s French Wingback Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron This exquisite pair of French wingback lounge chairs, dating from the 1930s, beautifully embodies the refin...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 7 French Liberte Vintage Faience Revolution Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Liberte 1789 Faience Revolution Plates, France This collection of glazed fait main or hand-painted scalloped plates commemorate the bicentennial of the French Revolution. Th...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or dresser chests By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 194...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 1920s French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand. Beautiful quality bistro table pedestal from France, made from heavy cast iron suppor...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage-Inspired Floral Brocade Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pillows have a classic and elegant floral design reminiscent of traditional European or vintage-style textiles. The fabric features a delicate arrangement of large, flowing flo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brocade

Stunning Anduze Jar circa 1820-1839
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Anduze Jar, circa 1820-1839. Remnants of green glaze. Signed "Auguste Boisset." A second similar Anduze jar is available that varies slightly in size (see last two images). ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century French Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French center table is a beautifully crafted piece that blends functionality with classic French design. Made from solid walnut, the table features an oval ...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Zuber Gold Embroidery on Aged Red Velvet #6
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Zuber gold embroidery on aged red velvet down filled. Add some classic French luxury to your home! We have 6 available in the gorgeous vintage textile, so collect all of them....
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Down

French Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Bar Cart, 1950s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
French craftsmanship bamboo & rattan bar cart with beautiful details made in the 1950s, France. The two-tiered serving table is made of screwless bamboo tubes. The cart is in very go...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Large French Stone Garden Planter / Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Please be sure to note the size. Very large scale garden planter / urn. Stands 42 inches high.  Ornate detail comes in three sections. Tulip shape top crown. Overall great co...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1900. Signed PB Auvergne.  
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand-crafted in Provincial Burgundy, France, late 18th / ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Straw

Oak Reverse Breakfront French Country Server, circa 1900
Located in Evergreen, CO
Featuring reverse breakfront construction with a set back center, this stunning oak server was crafted in France at the turn of the century. It showcases foliated carvings with daint...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Vintage Italian Fish Form Soup Bowls on Baskets-Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage lidded soup bowls with fish form lids, on baskets, made in Italy around the 1960's, set of four. Each piece includes a basket, bowl and fish lid.
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1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, buffet server, bar cabinet, or compact credenza By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass hardware. Dr...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with three drawers, a large one and two small ones, finished on 4 sides making it perfect as stand alone or against ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Large French Potiere or Pot Rack Wall Shelf
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French oak potière, or shelf with brass hooks for hanging pots and pans in the kitchen. The top has six brass hooks and the bottom ledge has a groove to display plates and platters...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Antique Etched Crystal Stemmed Glasses
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of four etched crystal glasses. Each glass is very delicate with a beautiful rectangular pattern around the rim. They would make a fantastic addition to a holiday or special occa...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal

French Provincial 18th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Biot Jar with Glaze
Located in New York, NY
A grand scale French provincial terracotta Biot Jar produced in the Biot region of southern France. With its original yellow glazed rim and traces of ochre colored glaze dripping thr...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

20th Century French Provencal Pine Dining Room Table - Antique Farmhouse Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, antique French Provencal farmhouse dining room table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The r...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jean Pouyat for Limoges Salad Plate Set in Gold and Pink, Set of 6, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely set of Jean Pouyat for Limoges salad plates. In a crisp white porcelain, each plate features a gold, blue and pink filigree pattern with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century French Blue Normandy Marriage Box
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 19th century hand painted Normandy Marriage Box, beautiful original paint and time worn patina, stunning colour. Width 48cm, Height 26cm, Depth 29.5cm Inner Depth (not i...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paper

French 19th Century Carved Oak Buffet a deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome and sizable solid oak buffet a’ deux corps with Provincial charm from 19th century France. This four door case antique is split into two bodies: a larger lower body and a smaller upper body. The upper is crowned with an molded cornice above impeccable carvings depicting draped fabric and hanging tassels. The upper doors are wonderfully molded and conceal a single cavity with two removable shelves. The lower paneled doors open to reveal a space with a single removable shelf. Both sets of doors contain functioning locks and feature scrolling iron escutcheon plates. Two keys are included. All doors are supported by steel barrel...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Gold Leaf Crown Sculpture Fragment on Thick Lucite Base, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This rare 19th Century French gilt wood and rope fragment is a captivating piece of history as well as a striking standalone decorative accent. This unique sculpture features organic...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rope, Lucite, Wood

French Provincial Style Bench France circa 1950s Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Provincial Style Bench, France, circa 1950s. It is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 3 yards of your fabric after purchase.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak was crafted during the reign of Louis XVI who championed the neoclassical revival, but the country was in such a state of t...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Organic Basket Container
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French cherry wood armchair from the late 19th century, with rush seat and sheaf back. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this cherry wood armchair charms us with its rustic appeal and turned accents. The chair showcases a sheaf back with turned supports, connected to two open curving arms. The rush seat (measuring 19"D x 14"H) is resting on four turned legs connected to one another through an apron carved with petite motifs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Cherry

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Dutch Delft Style Craftsmen Blue and White Tiles, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of hand painted blue and white Delft style ceramic tiles featuring people making sausage and fishing. These make excellent coasters. Holland, Circa Mid-20th Century...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Delft

19th Century White Iron French Garden Seat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely 19th Century French wrought iron garden seat, circa 1880. This wonderful seat has heart-shaped motifs to the back and a flat iron latticed seat. It is in excellent condition w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror This is a very attractive piece, the mercury mirror glass is a very old one with a great deal of “Sparkle”, the Arts & Crafts mirror frame is made...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century, French Provencal Glazed Earthenware Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this cruche as it was an utilitarian type piece...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

French 19th Century Symmetrical Large Vertical Gold Gilt Mirror with crest 7.8Ft
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional large scale mirror hand-crafted in France, this piece measures over 6 feet in height, is symmetrical and the original mirror plate sparkles with diamond dust.. This mi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

1930's Large Silver Plated Flush Mount With Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A large silver plated or gilt bronze light fixtures with Opaline glass inset. Available gold finish 2 items, silver plated 2 items
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Pair Antique Marble Top Finely Carved 3 Drawers Brass Pulls Bachelor Chests MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Antique French marble top finely carved 3 drawers brass pulls bachelor chests dressers cabinets MINT. High quality hand made dovetail joints.
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers By Jacques Bodart USA, Circa 1960s Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware. Mea...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Old Dish from the DIGOIN-SARREGUEMINES factory, White Enameled Faience
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very large 1930 Enameled earthenware dish by DIGOIN-SARREGUEMINES . with the stamp underneath.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. Very rare yellow background,
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

18th C French Provincial Five Drawer Walnut Commode with Serpentine Front
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful French Provincial walnut commode with serpentine front and conforming molded edge top, surmounting three fitted top drawers (one of which is hidden in the center), over t...
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18th Century French Antique 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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