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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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
This is an incredible blue painted French commode. The year it was painted is unknown, but seems to be in the same period of the chest since the pa...
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Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Tapestry Fragment, Flanders 17th Century – The Assumption Of Mary - No. 1565
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry Fragment, Flanders 17th Century – The Assumption Of Mary - No. 1565 Artist: Manufacture Des Flandres 17 ème Siècle Period: 17th century Condition: Perfect condition Material...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

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

18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade is a marvel of hand-craftsmanship performed by talented artisans using techniques handed down for centuries! Created from select old-gr...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

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

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Terracotta

Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'UNG: SULPH'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'UNG: SULPH' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Enamel

French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

French Provincial Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) two door large scale armoire in walnut with original hardware and shield, bird, and foliate carving on cornice.  
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Faience 18th Century, Flowers Decoration, Brown and Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This plate is in Faïence. It has been made in France in the 18th Century. The color are brown and green.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

large tapestry from the Brussels Manufactory, 17th century, 162Lx340Hcm - N 1506
Located in Paris, FR
This 17th century Brussels tapestry has survived the centuries while retaining much of its original splendor. Although it shows some signs of wear and tear over time, it remains in g...
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17th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

18th Century Three-Drawer Antique Cherrywood Server
Located in Billingshurst, GB
18th century three-drawer antique cherrywood server, standing on Silhouette cabriole legs with three deep storage drawers. The piece has a three plank c...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT RIIABAR'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT RIIABAR' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Enamel

Classic French Transition Marble Top Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 18th century French transition side table with marble top. Beautiful marquetry details and bronze ormolu.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'RAD: BUTNE'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'RAD: BUTNE' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Enamel

18th Century Twisted Column Plinth Pedestal Torchere
Located in Sherborne, GB
A stunning rich, textural, sculptural column. It is a gentle twist, hand carved, perfect for showing sculpture, floral displays, adding an ancient ar...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

18th Century Antique French Tapestry, Pictorial Field
Located in New York, NY
In the distance is a rustic arched bridge, to one side is a stone village building and to the other is another solid structure. These frame a game played by local youths while a peas...
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18th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar) Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century elements, likely originating in the south of France / Mediterranean region, featuring pegged solid wooden construction of warm, rich fruitwood, chesnut, oak, and maple. Having a slant-front bureau with tall raised back decorated with three Renaissance Revival style high relief panels, the center depicting religious scene comprising Jesus and winged Saint, the side panels with foliate floral fruit pendant carvings, flanked by classical turned baluster-form columns, surmounted with highly stylized hand carved and turned finials. Over a slant-front with star parquetry, the hinged drop-front opens to reveal a distressed leather writing desk / lectern / pulpit on which the holy books can be laid open and allows to shelter the books, which were considered precious goods at that time. The lower sacristy cabinet has a pair of slide-out supports flanking a paneled cupboard door decorated with a large stepped base Christian cross parquetry inlay, affixed with later decorative forged iron faux escutcheon overtop. The door opening with key to a single fixed shelf on which holy items...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Oak Sideboard Buffet, circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
French oak sideboard with traditional carved panel details and scalloped skirt. The deep, rich patina of the wood reflects generations of use. At just under 6' long, this will serve ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French Vaisselier ~ Buffet was designed to perform three essential functions, and to do it with flair and style! Hand-crafted in the Lower Brittany region, its style influence was derived from centuries of French artistry in wood, most notably the Louis XIV style. The most obvious function is display, with two sturdy, deep shelves...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Ea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

French Provincial Reclaimed Fireplace Surround In Hard Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
French limestone fireplace surround in limestone for contemporary living. This is a grand and elegant fireplace element in great condition. Measurements: 184 cm Exterior Width 72,44 ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

French Provincial Stone Fireplace Surround From Provence Bastide
Located in Beervelde, BE
Medieval stone fireplace from the south of France. Unique fireplace surround for timeless authentic slow-living interior design project. Exceptional artempo wear and condition. This ...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Limestone

18th-Century French Baroque Carved Wood Altar Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French lamp showcases masterful craftsmanship and timeless design. Originally a carved wooden architectural element, this piece has been beautifully repur...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century French Walnut Country Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Country table with 4 turned legs. Joined with a stretcher on center. Top has an enveloped shaped wood frame top. Has a wonderful color and patina.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of French Provincial Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery, 18th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
These handsome armchairs are an excellent example of the understated elegance of French provincial style. Delicate hand-carved ornamentation is featured at the top of the seat back c...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Provincial Walnut Three Drawer Commode or Chest, French or Canadian
Located in Milford, NH
A fine provincial walnut three drawer commode with shaped top and conforming case, scrolled brass or bronze pulls and escutcheons (probably original), raised panel drawer fronts and ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Wood Stepped Podium
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Trapezoid solid wood French roster / podium. Three-step stairs on each side. The center with double doors with carved recessed panels, opening to a shelf, and flanked by carved tall ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century French Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Gorgeous pair of 18th century French iron gates.
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Late 18th Century French Provincial Walnut Console Table This elegant French provincial console table, dating to the late 18th century, exemplifies the enduring charm of rustic cra...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

18th Century French Faience Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French faience plate with primitive hand painted decoration of a house. Minor chips and glaze losses on edges of scalloped rim. No hairline cracks or restorations not...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

18th Century French Faience Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French faience plate with primitive hand painted decoration. Minor chips and glaze losses on edges of scalloped rim. No hairline cracks or restorations noted. Circa 1...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French Provincial walnut 3-drawer commode with hoof feet, heart carved apron and shaped top. Gorgeous patina. Old charming repair to the fron...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) walnut open arm chair with needlepoint upholstery and turned legs and stretcher. Vintage condition. Shows wear and tear
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Tapestry, Walnut

18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Painted Bookcase ~ China Buffet will add a splash of provincial color to any room, and provide both abundant storage and display for a delightful combinat...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

18th Century French Louis XV Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Louis XV Painted Buffet features a very tailored version of the style, with timeless French scrollwork in the door panels, ...
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1790s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Steel

17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Modern Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut armchair with Modern Upholstery This beautiful 17th century French Provincial Louis XIV walnut armchair will fit perfectly into any m...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Side Table with Drawer Time-Worn Patina from Provence
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite 18th-century Louis XVI oak side table from Provence, France, features a beautiful time-worn patina that highlights its rich history and craftsmanship. The table is des...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

C18th century French country provincial chair
Located in London, GB
A charming C18th provincial french oak chair which has a tall ladder back, turned legs and curved stretcher. The low but comfortable seat has been upholstered in a vintage off white ...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Schumacher Roca Redonda 22" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Roca Redonda with a self welt finish. Based on an 18th-century French document, this fantastical rendering of flowers, branches...
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18th Century North American Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Linen

18th Century French Provincial Oak Commode
Located in Cypress, CA
18th century French Provincial oak commode. Rectangular moulded top over three carved long drawers mounted with bronze handles of a rocaille motif, on tapered turned feet.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

Hand Carved stone Antique Farm Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved stone Antique Farm Fireplace Mantle Chimney Surround Los Angeles CA . A Rare 18th century unique original antique French Limestone fireplace mantel. this country fireplac...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

18th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers Circa 1770
Located in San Francisco, CA
An 18th century French Provincial two drawer solid walnut commode. Hand crafted solid black walnut. Slightly ox bowed shape drawers....
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Framed Denis Diderot Colored Horse Carriages
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of prints from the "Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers, par une Societe de Gens de lettres". The originals published between 1751 and 1...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paint, Paper

18th Century French Mahogany Card Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French folding round card table in mahogany. Box wood stringing inlay. Embossed leather insert when opened, circa 18th century.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Mahogany

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT France, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403ZLJ18Q An absolutely stunning eight-legged "Mazarin" pedestal...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Country French Painted Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French painted Commode features subtle rococo styling cues with the molded detail and the contoured apron with scrolled legs, but they are so subtle that this re...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

18th Century French Faience Plate from La Rochelle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good 18th century French Faience from La Rochelle with Primitive hand painted decor. All in good condition with chips around the edges. No hairline and no restorations noted. Circa...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

18th Century Country French Louis XVI Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Painted Buffet is a great size for a wide variety of decorating applications in most any room. The three door buffet fills the gap between the smaller de...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'CER: GALENI'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'CER: GALENI' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Enamel

French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Leather, Fruitwood

18th Century Country French Child's Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th century Country French child size desk, made of solid cherry. Beautifully crafted with turned legs and carved stretcher with center finial. Candle stand on the right, att...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry

17th-century single-door bonnetière from Haute-Auvergne
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional 17th-century single-door bonnetière hails from the Haute-Auvergne region of France and offers a rare opportunity to own a true piece of French heritage. Originally c...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

French Provincial Walnut Flanking Glass & Cabinet Arched Dome Cupboard, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial walnut cupboard with arched dome cornice, flanking upper case glass doors with adjustable interior shelving, lower case flanking doors on t...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French Provincial Double Caned Wooden Horseshoe Back Armchair with Green
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) wooden armchair with a curved horseshoe-form crest rail supported by 2 back posts dividing into 3 double-caned sections, with a caned seat topped wit...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

French Large Camaïeu Bleu Grisaille Painting
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French large Camaïeu Bleu Grisaille painting. The colour is treated in a monochromatic way. Tableau Grisaille painting in shades of Camaïeu blue evoking ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Canvas

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: ALOËS S:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT: ALOËS S:' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molde...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Enamel

French Enfilade in Walnut
Located in Vista, CA
Very Large French Enfilade. Circa 1770, Marble top is in two pieces. Multiple drawers, lots of storage. Beautiful marble top.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Bench, Pair 18th Century, French, Vernacular, Provincial, Elm, Trestle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Single plank tops, lovely shaped ends on trestle feet. Exceptional original color and patina.   
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1780s European Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Elm

Flemish Tapestry 18th - The Swiss Guard, Pastoral Passage of the Pope - N° 1483
Located in Paris, FR
18th Century Flanders Tapestry - The Swiss Guard, Pastoral Passage of the Pope - No. 1483 Period: 18th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & silk Width: 275 cm Height...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool, Silk

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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