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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: 20th Century
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Wall Plate With Crest
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, cream, and green faience pottery wall plate featuring a coat of arms crest with a swan. By Veschini Deruta Italy, Late-20th Century Measures: 10"W x...
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Baby Blue Painted Framed Wall Mirror, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish French Provincial Louis XV style framed wall mirror By Drexel USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut frame in original baby blue painted finish, with mirrored glass. Measures: ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Paint

Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silk down filled loveseat / settee / sofa or couch featuring a formal tapered chaise lounge design with high rolled arms and arched back o...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Down

Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Large Vintage Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Green Patina Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large vintage hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lanterns. Unwired. Two similar lanterns total available (see last two imag...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Rustic Large Wicker Woven Log Basket Country House
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage French Provincial Rustic Large Wicker Woven Log Basket Country House. Classic rustic country oversized French wicker basket. Large round rustic harvest basket hand woven wick...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Reed

Towel Rack, Rattan-Bamboo, Italy 1960, Bohemian Style
Located in Herentals, BE
Beautiful Italian, mid-century towel rack in rattan-bamboo. Perfect for the kitchen or bathroom. The height of the rack is 28 cm, the width 46 cm and the depth 3 cm. There are 2 s...
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1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French Cast Iron Green Painted Garden Urn Planter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Cast Iron Classic Urn Planter, France. Exceptional and substantial in its own right, this cast iron piece featuring amazing original patina. Its timeless design lends itself pe...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Nightstands with Drawers and Cabriole Legs, 1900s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French bedside tables from the early 20th century with beautiful walnut top, drawer with bronze handle and cabriole legs. The tables have a beautiful carving on the legs and ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Pink lacquered solid walnut, with original brass hardware. ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Dining Table
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Thomasville French Provincial Dining Table. The top of this table is gorgeous and an eye catcher! It is in great condition, only light wea...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large French Rectangular Painted Wood Gilt Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in the Provence region this wooden painted rectangular frame has fantastic gilt. Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print of oil painting with this attract...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

1920s Antique French Bakery Sideboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
This amazing boulangerie sideboard was found in Toulon which is just East of Marseille. The bakery building had been boarded up since 1965 and then recently sold for development. Wh...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak, Sycamore, Pine

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Upholstered King Size Headboard, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered finish, silver gilt trim, and ...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer

"Country" french oak farmhouse table
Located in LYON, FR
This small farmhouse table with rustic accents features a square base and a central crossbar known as a "cat bar." Its oak veneer top has been restored by us and the entire table has...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Circa 1900 Sanded Bare Oak French Country Trestle Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1900 French oak farm trestle table has a bare finish and has been sanded smooth. Classic trestle-style table is structurally sturdy with mortise and teno...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of six Sarreguemines French faïence, majolica plates, each showing a different fruit on an ochre yellow ground of overlapping leaves, circa 1930s. This group shows ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Newly Refinished - Pair of French Provincial Style Cream Painted Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Country French Four Seat Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Country French bench with dark stained beech wood frame and natural rush seat. Right arm repaired. Perfect for a hallway or entryway. Dimensions: 69"W x 15"D x 36"H Seat: 17"H Cont...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Beech

Country French Provincial Pine Work Table or Island
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful mid-20th century French Provincial work table, kitchen island, or console, sourced from Provence and reminiscent of a traditional French butcher block. Hand-crafted from ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Maddox Furniture USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Gien Lafayette Set of 6 Red Plates by Pierre Deux
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 6 Transferware Lafayette Plates from Gien for Pierre Deux, France These charming plates from Gien feature red leaves on a white background. Could be used as salad, bread or d...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Baker Furniture French Provincial Oak Two Door Nightstands with One Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful and solid Baker nightstands in oak styled in a lovely French provincial motif. These stands have one drawer on top and two doors underneath with a good amount of space. The...
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Wrought Iron Brass and Steel French Style Bakers Rack
Located in New York, NY
Impressive wrought iron, brass and steel Bakers Rack, made in France circa mid 20th C. The structure is wrought iron in original black paint finish with three shelves, each with dec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Flora Hand Painted Carved /wood Trumeau Mirror
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a very pretty floral scene with a teal background hand painted on board framed above mirror. The borders of the entire piece are a creamy white paint and are decorated with l...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood Bedside Chests with Glass Tops
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration here is a Beautiful Pairtof Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood Bedside Chests with protective glass Glass Tops. Great vintage condition It is from 1969 an...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood

Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 13"W x 12"D x 16.5"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Majolica French Orchies Handled Oyster Platter, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare large French Orchies majolica turquoise / teal / aqua blue green oyster plate platter with handle, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. This stunning oyster platter is a nice ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Christofle Four Balls Silver Plated Knife Rests & Box- Set of 6
Located in Ross, CA
Silverplated knife rests boxed set made in France. The four balls pattern knife rest was first produced by Christofle in 1862. Each piece is stamped with the Christofle hallmark use...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Green French Canard Duchêne Champagne Wine Ice Bucket Container
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French Champagne Ice Wine Cooler Bucket, 1960's France. These champagne buckets from France were used in the 1950's and 1960's and typically were marked with the makers name....
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Galvanized Metal French Painted Grape Wall Hod Bin Carrier
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large impressive French style metal grape harvesting basket. Original hods were used to help the workers carry them on their back allowing for ease of picking grapes. This galvanized bin...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Bleached Oak End Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
French bleached oak night stand or end table, France, circa 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century French Regency Provincial Bombay Chest by Karges
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This beautifully crafted Mid-20th Century French Provincial Bombay chest by Karges is a true work of art, featuring a gracefully curved silhouette and an elegant hand-painted finish ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Limoges Marihuana Gold Rimmed Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Limoges Marihuana porcelain gold rim apothecary jar. Signed on the underside.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French brown Majolica oyster plate signed Luneville circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of coffee tables /side tables by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A pair of side coffee tables featuring the iconic Roger Capron Herbier tiles. The tiles are beautifully accentuated with grey grout. The Herbier tiles, part of the Garrigue collecti...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Christofle Bottle Opener, Original Box, French, c. 1975
Located in Ross, CA
Silver plated bottle opener commemorating the founder of the famous French silver company ; Charles Christofle (1805-1863). Comes in the original box.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Available are 3 same-sized french stoneware crocks. Individually sourced in the south of France, this set of glazed stoneware crocks is a staple of any...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Large French Concrete Compote Garden Topiary with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Vintage Garden Topiary with Flowers, 1960's France Beautifully aged flower sculpture with moss from the 1960’s. Perfect piece for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Concrete

French Delft Style Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
Blue and white baluster shape and delicately carved fleur de lys in blue on white ceramic is reason enough to covet this beautiful oversized table lamp produced between 1940 and 1960. The collar like neck complements the gold circular wooden base. The shaped baluster body has a white tin-glaze and is also decorated with cobalt-blue diamonds. The lamp stands 42 inches tall overall with its original harp and 29 inches from the socket to base. The lamp is in very good condition except for some minor pitting to the glaze finish. The exceptional fleur de lys motif on this lamp has been used historically by French...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning French side table or pedestal dating from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in oak which has an antique wine press screw as a base, very much in style of Charles Dudou...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Digoin Sarreguemines French Faïence 12 Les Mois de L'année à la Campagne Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 12, Digoin Sarreguemines, French faïence plates, known as "Les mois de l'année à la campagne." Translating to: The months of the year in the countryside. Each plate shows a unique black, transfer printed image, relating to a month of the year. Illustrated are ‘campagne,’ or countryside activities particular to each month, such as fishing, hunting, picnicking or apple harvesting...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Majolica Ceramic Trompe L'oeil Asparagus Covered Box
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered box Italy, circa 1980s Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 8.75"H Very good original vintage condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

20th Century French Nightstands with Two Drawer & Cabriole Legs, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of French nightstands with two-drawers and cabriole legs. The tables have a beautiful carved in legs and apron front. Really nice patina.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French chaise longue Meridian Daybed
Located in Alton, GB
Early 20th Century French chaise longue daybed/ meridian in the second empire style. Scroll out arms with silk tassles and a matching fringed skirting, immaculate brocade embroidery ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery

Large French Limoges Porcelain Gold Gilt Jewelry Dish Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this larger size Limoge piece features a hand painted floral design with gilt and bevelled detailing. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an exi...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Pair Of Exceptional French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Olive Jug Floor Vase Amphora Urn Vessel 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French amphora / floor vase, handcrafted of light colored terracotta, rounded form with tapered base, molded green glazed rim / interior, and fo...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1970s Italian Dal Vera Bamboo Rattan Midcentury French Riviera Mirror
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern mirror in bamboo and rattan probably from renowned Dal Vera manufacturer. The organic beauty of the woven materials is timeless and Classic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Mirror

Taylor King French Damask Silk Down Filled 3 Seat Rolled High Arm Sofa Couch 91"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch featuring a down filled silk Damask fabric with skirted base and high rolled arms and back. Includes lumb...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Down

Vintage French Olive Green Demijohn / Carboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. 1930s, France). Composed of 'blown-to-mold' glass (a method accepted as 'hand-blowing') exhibiting a smattering of...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass

French Iron and Wood Pastry Console Wine Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Crafted in France, the iron work table features a scalloped apron with intricate metal work, beautiful scrolled legs and a decorative polished brass finial. This French pâtisserie pa...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Oak Writing Desk with Bookcase Hutch Top
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk with bookcase hutch top By Thomasville USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid oak,...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Country Design Pine Dining Table with drawer, France 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
French Country Design Pine Dining Table with a single drawer. Made in France, 1930's / 40's period. Solid pine constructed table with a single drawer that has almost the same lenght ...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Monumental French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Marble Top Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Provincial Louis XV style monumental sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet France, early 20th century Carved walnut, with thick beveled marble top and origi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

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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