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
Small French farmhouse table with spindle legs
Located in LYON, FR
This very pretty, fully restored old table has the particularity of being made with 3 species of wood. There is an oak base and a pine and poplar top. With its drawer with shell hand...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
Pair of French Wrought Iron Mirrors with Candle Holder from the 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s wrought iron wall mirrors with attached candle holder. High-quality art metalwork lace design with the original bevelled round mirrors.
These mirrors can be used both o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 1960s Elliptical Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W18.5 H39 D2
Vintage well preserved iron mirror in a unique shape. Item features a hand forged frame with unique stained colored glass insets around the mirror. Item shows well with...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Small black French Stone Mortar with stone Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This small French mortar was sourced in the south of France. It's an iconic and traditional kitchen object which is found all over France. Its traditional use was and still is to gri...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone
French country wicker rush and ladderback painted oak wood bench, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A wicker rush and oak wood ladder back Provençal painted bench, 20th century. Probably circa early 1950s. Featuring spindle and painted cerise detail. Fabulous indoors or as an outdo...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Oak, Paint
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Free-Standing Lectern Book or Music Stand, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
18th century wood music or book stand from France
The lectern is separable from its foot and can be placed on a piece of furniture.
Very good antique condition, marks of use, candle ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of French hand-carved Walnut Bergere club chairs that have been beautifully up...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Gray Painted Large Chest of Three Drawers, France circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Large pine chest of three drawers with carved panels from France, circa 1820-40.
The newer, professionally applied soft gray painted finish (with pale blue undertones) adds a touch o...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Italian Two Piece Hand-Painted Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand Painted 2 Piece Country-side Cabinet, Italy 1950's
This tall neutral piece would make a fabulous statement in a living room, dining room or kitchen. Not a detail has been missed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century Country French Buffet in Stripped Oak is truly a classic that will never go out of style! Hand-crafted from select old-growth oak, it features a thick plank top w...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Style Highboy Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 55” H x 44.50” W x 20.50” D
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 1900 desk in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Very pretty little desk with two drawers in solid walnut from the 1900s. A decorative key will be provided for the right drawer. Very pretty patina and crazy charm of the veining of ...
Category
20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form highboy dresser
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning book-matched burled...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French farmhouse table (from Bordeaux) in solid cherry wood
Located in LYON, FR
Very elegant pegged farm table from the 1940s in solid cherry wood. The square base is superb with its rounded finish at the ends typical of Bordeaux farmhouse tables. We find a fair...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Style Hand Carved Oak Night Stand
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French provincial style hand carved oak night stand in very good original condition.
France, circa 1830
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and whimsical, limited edition Limoges porcelain Halloween motif miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features an adorable and very expressive...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two-piece lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful carved solid cherry wood, with ins...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest
Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery
Design has a surrealistic feel to it
Obviously and artist depiction of a town
Finishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing surface with embossed edges. The finish is entirely original including signs of use ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
18th C Style Minton Spidell French Country Buffet à Deux-Corps Secretary
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Minton Spidell French Country Buffet à Deux-Corps Secretary
Category
1990s French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Dutch Delft Style Blue and White Tile Featuring a Soldier
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand painted blue and white Delft or French Provincial style ceramic tile featuring a soldier carrying a flag. This would make an excellent coaster.
Holland, Cir...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong.
France...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
17th Century, French Oak Coffer or Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old and beautiful weathered oak box . Several old repairs that only add to the charm.
Rare find.
France, circa 1600-1700
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
H:14,5cm ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare folk art copper sailboat weather-vane . A real unique find with gorgeous vert de gris patine.
France, circa 1880-1900.
Weathered , small losses and old repairs.
P...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Faux Bois Dish by Grandjean Jourdan Vallauris Organic Ceramics France 1960's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite charm of this captivating Faux Bois fruit bowl, meticulously crafted by a revered French ceramic manufacturer renowned for its visionary de...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French 17th / 18th Century Small Pewter Christ Figure On A Wooden Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small folk art pewter Christ figure on a cross. Richly decorated.
France circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden base.
H:28,5cm W:11cm...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Early 20th Century French Farm Dining Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large French country house dining table from the 1st half of the 20th century. Made of oak in traditional craftsmanship.
Standing on rectangular ground plan, consisting of 4 soli...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
H:24cm W:13cm D:12cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful glazed ceramic platter/ bowl depicting two fish. Great piece of folk art.
France circa 1850-1900. Weathered
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Dining Table Seats 8
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Provincial Pine Dining Tables from the South West region of France C1980.
These simple but stylish, artisan-made wooden slatted tables sit easily in almost any setting. At six...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal/ glass lantern, France, circa 1750-1800.
Wonderful period piece. Weathered and small repair from around 1900.
H:28cm W:12,5cm D:15,5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French side table or desk from the late 19th century; a beautiful example of the French Country design aesthetic. The table or desk has a beautiful carved scalloped ap...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Group of Three Early 20th C French Ceramic Confit Jars
Located in Troy, MI
Group of three early 20th C French ceramic confit jars
Individual Sizes:
#11472 (L2) = 14.5" h x 10" w x 10" d
#11283 (Y4) = 12" h x 12" w x 9.75" d
#11081 (G6) = 9.25" h x 9.5" w...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Oak French Farmhouse Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
The Large Oak antique French farmhouse table is a substantial and beautifully crafted piece of furniture. It It features a sturdy base with a centre and end stretcher, ensuring stabi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Louis Philippe period giltwood wall mirror from the mid-19th century is a stunning piece featuring an arched frame adorned with intricate floral motifs. The elegance of t...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
French Faience Server Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server Oyster with handle signed Henriot Quimper circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Vintage Italian Giltwood Wall Sconce Shelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Rococo style Italian provincial gilt wood wall sconce or bracket
Italy, Circa Mid-20th Century
Measures: 6.75"W x 3.5"D x 5.5"H.
Very good vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Louis XV-Style Porcelain Provincial Figural Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Lamps:
27”H x 8.50”W x 5.50”D
Shade:
11.50"H x 12"W x 12"D
Category
1920s German Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Bench Seating
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Provincial pine benches from the South West region of France C1980.
These simple but stylish, artisan-made wooden 'bancs' sit easily in almost any setting. At over five feet l...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Walnut Slant Front Dest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive late 18th century French Walnut slant front desk with geometric marquetry design on the lid. Gold tooled leather writing surface on the inside of the lid over two ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Mahogany Sideboard
Located in Dallas, TX
This Nineteenth century French crotch mahogany demi-lune sideboard features a richly detailed design that includes a stunning marble top, intricate bronze mounts, and the elegant cro...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Santucci Deruta Painted Blue & White Scalloped Faience Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful French Provincial style hand painted blue and white faience pottery wall plate featuring stylized Allegorical dragons and floral designs.
By Santucci for Deruta
Italy, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Drexel Heritage...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist.
Direct from the Brittany region of France, a very ornate Breton carved nightstand cabinet or end table.
...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Small French drapery table from the 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
We present to you this very pretty drapery from the 50s in pine. Completely restored and matt varnished in our workshop, it has a drawer equipped with a shell handle. Given its highl...
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Cherry Tapered Leg Dining Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
The image showcases an exquisite antique cherry table with tapered legs and a sturdy base. The table features a beautiful patination which adds ch...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley probably by the Italian Vittorio Bonacina featuring two levels and a bottom bottle holder on the side. This charmi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Good French crotch mahogany late 19th Century leather top desk having round legs with bronze mounts. This desk is finished on the backside.
Kneehole measurements: 25.5" x 24"
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A glossy yellow soup tureen from the French company Biot France 1950
By Biot
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This elegant glossy yellow soup tureen from the French company Biot is perfect for serving soup or stews during kitchen suppers. And when it's not in use on the table, it doubles as...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A flower pick holder made of stoneware - France - La Borne - 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A flower pick holder made of pyrite-bearing stoneware in the shape of a sphere. French work from La Borne in the 1970s, featuring exquisite enamel.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp.
Diameter / 8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
H:27cm W:25,5cm D:10cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Framed Leonard Wren "French Pastry" Giclée Print
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful giclée (canvas print) artwork signed by Leonard Wren. His artwork was inspired by his many travels and became famous for his beauty of the world through capturing the joy l...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six 19th Century French Provincial Dining Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Featuring a handsome set of six French Provincial chairs. The set includes two armchairs measuring 38" in Height and 23" wide by 20.5 " deep. The seat height is 18" The four side chairs are 38"H x 17.5" D x 19.25" W also with an 18" seat height. The seats are covered with hand-woven rush. As you can see there are a few light stains in the rush on two of the seats. The chairs are lightly worn but in solid and stable condition. This set was produced in the latter half of the 19th century. The chairs are in the traditional French country style with cabriolet legs and ladder backs. These will make a gorgeous addition to your French Provincial-styled kitchen or dining area.
French Provincial style, also known as French Country style, is a design aesthetic that is characterized by its rustic charm and romantic elegance. This style originated in rural areas of France in the 17th and 18th centuries and is characterized by distressed furniture...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier This is excellent quality
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier
This is an excellent quality piece, it has a brass crown hung with crystal drops in the centre this has 3 branches supporting brass...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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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