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
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 Pair of 17th Century Hand-Forged Iron Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of 17th century hand forged iron candleholders, France, circa 1650. Weathered with great patine
more photo's available on request.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
English 18th Century Oak Cupboard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique storage unit was handcrafted in England during the 1780’s from solid oak. The upper cabinet door has provincial carvings and conceals a spac...
Category
18th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Surround In Louis XVI Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless French provencal townhouse fireplace surround from the 18th century. Authentic leaf details on the front piece are typical for the campagnard provenance.
Louis XVI Style an...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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. Dimen...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Louis XV Provincial Walnut Bombe Commode
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine top over three drawers with original handles and a carved floral pierced apron raised on carved scrolled feet. Provenance; Fogg Estate, Chestnut Hill...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
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 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small marble mortar full with small fossils.
France, circa 1750-1850
Weathered.
H:9,5cm W:20,5cm D:20,5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Console
Located in Houston, TX
Italian hand-carved walnut console with beautifully shaped trestle circa 1750-1780.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Solid Axel-Vervoordt Style Fireplace Original Reclaimed Base Stone In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This solid base stone is a striking piece of off-white French limestone, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless elegance of Axel Vervoordt’s aesthetic. The rectangular, reclai...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Country Buffet de Chasse, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Country Buffet de Chasse in blonde walnut, mid-late 18th century, the rectangular wood top with rounded corners, over 2 small frieze drawers and 2 arched paneled doors, conc...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
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 ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Country Side Table, circa 1760
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period side table in stained oak, with a single drawer on cabriole legs, circa 1760. The drawer has a nice old iron ring pull and the piece has a lovely old patin...
Category
1760s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century Country French Provincial Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Provincial Painted Buffet boasts tailored, elegant lines that combine with the distressed painted finish to create a light and airy look that is compatibl...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century Faience Wall Bracket
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century faience shelf or wall bracket in the form of a demon's face, losses to glaze in areas, with wear and chips overall.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
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...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
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...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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 ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 18th century walnut French provincial commode of the Louis XV period. This chest of drawers features three levels with a secret drawer situated between the top two drawers, rea...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century, French Walnut Leather Top Writing Table W/ Bronze Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century hand carved French provincial desk. The desk is carved in walnut and is extremely heavy and sturdy after all the year's of use. The finish has developed a beautiful...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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,...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Louis XVI French Barometer From 1700s
Located in Lejre, DK
A Louis XVI French barometer adorned with intricate carvings and original gilding, dating back to the late 1700s. This exquisite piece stands as a tes...
Category
Early 1700s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Walnut Commode from the Rhone Valley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely piece is the quintessential example of a well crafted French commode. The proportions are pleasing, the details are superb with carving on side panels and the front apro...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Baker's Table
Located in Ross, CA
Imposing 18th century French "Baker's" table rests a large rectangular walnut top atop a sectioned hollow oak trunk on a separate curved base with four legs. The wood top can be lift...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial Fruitwood and Tooled Leather Writing Table, 18th Century
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
French Provincial Double Door Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This majestic French walnut armoire is a stunning example of the Provincial style. Standing nearly nine feet high, this rare armoire featuring splendid rocaille carvings above its do...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
18th Century Country French Commode
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved cherry French commode with raised panel sides and corners, drawers having carved cartouches with finely cast brass ring pulls, bold brass central escutcheons, carved bread board sides, peg construction and resting on short cabriole legs with traditional French Snail’s Head foot.
Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age include a few timeworn wood losses, loss to back left top (see photo), expected wear and some fading to the top. The chest is nicely patinated with smooth gliding drawers, at some time the chest received very well executed cleaning. One drawer lock is missing and there are two remaining antique locks...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Antique Oak & Iron Low Buffet Blue & White Patinated 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique oak and iron low buffet.
Two doors, one shelf in the cabinet.
The interior of the buffet was entirely painted in the same blue color of the exterior.
This sideboard is...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Carved Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Savannah, GA
This is a carved walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in France, circa 1780. The top of the chest has a nicely molded edge and, as wit...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Bronze Bell by Biron PARIS
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century French Bronze Bell by Biron PARIS
Old bronze bell with inscription: “E. Biron à Paris” this piece is in good original un resto...
Category
18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
An Antique 18th century Provincial French Stone Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Caen Stone Provincial Fireplace. The cantered jambs with stop fluted front panels and carved raised panels. The frieze serpentine in design with raised panelle...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone
Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century French Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Gorgeous pair of 18th century French iron gates.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collection of 18th-19th Century French Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing collection of three pewter candlesticks. They are all different and unique.
France, circa 1750-1850.
Weathered, dented and small losses but these imperfections help authentic...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pewter
18th Century French Commode
Located in Houston, TX
The 18th century French commode is a stunning example of furniture from that era. It features three drawers, providing ample storage space for your belongings. The original hardware,...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid 18th Century French Regence Mirorr
Located in Belgrade, RS
The frame of this luxurious mirror is made of carved and gilded wood, with silver-plated and green-painted details. The gilding is done using the traditional technique of gilding obj...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
French Provincial Faience Floral Plate with Scalloped Edge
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial Nevers (18th Century) faience plate with a center floral spray and a scalloped edge with hand painted border in blue and yellow.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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, ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Demilune
Located in Napa, CA
Elegant, understated demilune table made from cherrywood, circa 18th century.
Measures: 29.75" high x 43" full diameter x 21" half open
Demilune is a French term meaning half-moo...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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
Materials
Wood
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,...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Colored wall map of the WORLD
By Chambon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
“Mappe Monde, contenant les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre”
CHAMBON, Gobert-Denis (France, 17.. - 1781)
Paris, Longchamps et Janvier, 1754
Size H. 115 x W. 145 cm.
Gobert-Denis Chambon made copper engraving after the work of Guillaume De L’Isle, published in 1754 by Jean Janvier and S.G. Longschamps.
A huge wall map of the world in two hemispheres printed on two sheets, depicting the Eastern and Western hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial hemispheres (boreal and southern) and at the bottom in the middle with an armillary sphere, in addition.
This map is most notable for its depiction of the Sea of Japan labeled "Mer de Corée" and of "Mer de L'Ouest" or Sea of the West - a great sea, easily the size of the Mediterranean, to flow from the then-known Strait of Juan de Fuca...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
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
Materials
Enamel
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
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
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
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
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of 18C Country French Cherrywood Open Shelved Side Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a LOVELY Pair of 18C Country French Cherrywood Open Shelved Side Tables.
Both from circa 1790 and made of cherrywood, these beautifully proportioned side tables are not f...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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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