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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: Late 20th Century
French Oil Painting By Daniel Clesse - Nude
Located in Charlotte, NC
Amazing, rich colors in this nude abstract by French painter Daniel Clesse. Clesse was born in 1932 in Paris. He moved to South of France in the 1970s where he painted until he pass...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Paint

Late 20th C. Distressed French Country Dining Armchairs w/ Rush Seats - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining armchairs, unbranded. Solid nutwood with a distressed finish, ladder back design, decoratively carved crest rail, slightly curved arms with curv...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Nutwood

20th Century French Vintage side table or bed table
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
20th Century French Vintage side table or bed table This side table is a fantastic example of vintage furniture with very fine handle and interesting front legs ending. Very nice ve...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Mahogany

Therien Studio Workshop Hand Carved Mahogany Dining Table Late 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 20th Century French Provincial Style mahogany dining room table - the square form with a top highlighted by a book matched mahogany crotch veneer above the hand carved and shap...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Mahogany

French Oil Painting by Daniel Clesse - Vino
Located in Charlotte, NC
Amazing, rich colors in this abstract oil painting on canvas of a man enjoying his vino by French painter Daniel Clesse. Clesse was born in 1932 in Paris. He moved to South of Franc...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Paint

Albert Tormos, French massive stone sculpture lamp with abstract design, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
French massive stone sculpture lamp with abstract design. This brutalist lamp was made in the 70s by the French sculptor / painter / poet Albert Tormos (signature on the back). It w...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Stone

Stoneware lamp signed “Blanot”, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Sandstone lamp signed "Blanot", France, circa 1970. In very good condition, electricity OK. Dimensions: height 34 cm diameter 17 cm
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Sandstone

Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 39" W x 20" D x 19" Seat Height.
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Wrought Iron

French Country Lounge Chair by Highland House
By Highland House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Provincial Armchair by Highland House...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Cotton

Late 20th c Green Glazed Pottery from France
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional green glaze . Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

Table ronde Française pieds rotin plateau verre 1970 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Table en rotin avec son plateau en verre clair en superbe état aucune ébréchures sur le plateau en verre, quelques micro rayures dues à l'usage attention sur certaines photos le plat...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Rattan, Glass

Table basse Roche Bobois en céramique française pieds acier 1970 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Table basse, de chez Roche Bobois piètement forme de sabre, en métal vieillit .Son âge lui attribue du chic et de l'originalité comparativement à d'autres tables . Le plateau est...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

"Seven Seas" Painted Dresser by Hooker Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely painted dresser from Hooker Furniture's popular "Seven Seas" collection. French Provincial styling meets with modern American construction for a piece that is as eye catching ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Lexington Upholstery Traditional Beige Tufted Althena Chaise Lounge 7802-75
Located in Dayton, OH
Lexington Upholstery by Lexington Althena Chaise Lounge, ITEM #: 7802-75. Features a traditional form with rolled back, tufted seat and silver nail head trim over turned legs. Uphol...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Caquelon Robert Picault céramique française vintage 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Caquelon ou casserole en céramique grande taille de l'atelier Robert Picault qui était spécialisé dans la vaisselle culinaire. Les pièces de Robert Picault sont devenue des œuvres d'...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of Italian Capodimonte Large Porcelain Figural Table Lamps
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of finely made Capodimonte figural porcelain lamps. Male and female figures of rural girl and boy. Crafted in Italy. Consists of porcelain base section figural section and tall ...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

French Provincial Solid Birch Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial style solid birch extension dining table USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 70"W x 42"D x 29.5"H. Extends up to to 106"W with two 18" leaves. Profes...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Birch

Fitz and Floyd Porcelain Box with Bridge Playing Cards 1980 Japan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1980s Fitz and Floyd "Canard Sauvage" porcelain Box with Ducks Design Playing Cards. Mid Century Fitz & Floyd bridge storage box with sealed playing cards. This magnificent box is divided and contains two sealed packs of bridge playing cards with duck design to match the box. An elegant gift for avid game bridge and card players. Vintage Fitz and Floyd...
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Late 20th Century Japanese French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

Set 5 dinner plate Basket Garden Villeroy Boch
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Enjoy harmonious porcelain settings with a nostalgic decor. Basket Garden is a modern twist on the tableware classic from the 1970s. The fruit basket with its characteristic grid pat...
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1990s German French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Habersham Normandy Style Hutch
Located in Portland, OR
Exquisite craftsmanship and grand stature combine in this Normandy inspired cabinet by Habersham. Created by master woodworkers and finished by artisans using techniques that create ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

French Gien Lafayette Set of 4 Red Charger Plates Pierre Deux
By Gien
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 4 Transferware Lafayette Charger Plates from Gien for Pierre Deux, France These large plates from Gien have a classic toile appearance and feature a hunters, archers and boat...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Monumental Italian Style Painted Wood and Tole Candelabras
Located in Pearland, TX
Pair of large, stately 16 light tole candelabras with turned wooden bases supporting metal foliate branches with crystal teardrop pendants, electrified. DIMENSIONS 29ʺW × 29ʺD × 43ʺH
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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Shahkar Light Brown with Basket French Provincial Style Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
Light brown square needlepoint pillow. It measures 16 x 16 inches. Please note this piece ships flat and without an insert.
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1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture

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Wool

Shahkar Moss Green French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
New green French Provincial square needlepoint pillow case It measures 16 x 16 inches. Please note this piece ships flat and without an i...
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1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture

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Wool

Milling Road Country French Console Table
Located in Portland, OR
Country French console table by Milling Road a division of Baker Furniture. Finely crafted of maple in Italy and featuring a heavily distressed finish, givin...
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

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Maple

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dresser or Credenza
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style long dresser or credenza. By Drexel Heritage, "Brittany Collection". USA, 1970s Measures:...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Baker Furniture Bombe Chest Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant and coveted bombe chest commode by Baker Furniture Company. Features three dovetailed drawers with ornate, original hardware. Baker medallion present inside drawer as shown.
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with original brass hardware. Measures: 32"W x 15.75"D x ...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French Rococo Style China Cabinet by Romweber
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Large lighted dining cabinet by Romweber in ornate French Rococo style features lighted interior and onlays of cartouche design elements. Good c...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wellington Hall Walnut Fauteuil Wingback Club Lounge Library Arm Chair 44"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wellington Hall floral upholstered fauteuil armchair. Made of walnut featuring French styling with domed top with winged form, padded arms,...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Fish Covered Tureen
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil fish covered soup tureen with ladle and shells on the lid By Fitz and Floyd Italy, Circa 1980s Measures: 17"W x 6.5"D x 9"H Very good or...
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Thomasville Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Fauteuil and Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered bergere or lounge chair with ottoman By Thomasville USA, late 20th century Walnut frame, with floral patterned uphols...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Assiette décorative Robert Picault en céramique française Vallauris 1970 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Assiette décorative de Robert Picault un petit trou derrière le manche est prévu pour l'accrocher au mur. Autre plus elle a été réalisé par Robert Picault en personne et non par ses ...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

1990s Ralph Lauren Silk Damask Wingback Sleigh Bed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Ralph Lauren Damask bed frame you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bed frame with ...
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1990s American French Provincial Furniture

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Sea Shell Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France. It features a beautifully hand painted pink and orange sea shell with bla...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Acanthus Faux Shell Beaded Vanity Desk Table Lamp 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage desk or table lamp featuring French style composite body with acanthus design and penshell style shade with beaded style drop crystals. Dimensions: 5.5” x 14.5” / Shade - 9....
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Composition

Henredon French Provincial Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 73"W x 19"D x 32.75"H. Carved walnut, with original brass h...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Italian Dressing Mirror Vintage
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 Vintage Ornate Italian Dual Dressing...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Argentier
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Argentier combines timeless provincial style with the convenience of drawers fully lined and formed to store all your silverware! Hand-crafted a...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Steel

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Triple Dresser, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza By Thomasville USA, Circa 1970s Pink lacquered solid oak, with original brass hardware. Measure...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Lampe Accolay céramique française, double ampoule, abat jour, résine marron 1970
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
ACCOLAY dans l'Yonne Lampe, piètement en faïence à couverte brune, à deux anses détachées, agrémentée en son centre d'une plaque en résine fractale ornée de motifs d'herbier. Abat-jo...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic, Resin

WHITE OF MEBANE Cherry French Country Style Beveled Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style Trumeau wall mirror by White Furniture. Beveled mirror glass in a tall solid cherry frame with decoratively carved floral garland in panel above the mirror. Ma...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry, Mirror

Carved Wood Mirror by Harrison & Gil
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 Carved Scroll & Foliate...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Mirror, Giltwood

French Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Summerland, CA
Set of four charming vintage arm chairs. Each piece is hand made and hand antique finished feel. Back is accented with small heart cut out. Upholstered In beautiful silk strie flo...
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1990s American French Provincial Furniture

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Hardwood

French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our French Provincial Style Wooden Chest of Drawers by Polo Ralph Lauren combines classic elegance with functionality, perfect for any home setting. Showcases the romantic elegance ...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Limoges France Hand Painted Dresser With Hat & Music Book Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed wood grain dresser with hand painted handles and paneled sides on cabriole legs. The fancy antique gold gilt finish ormolu mounts add authentic French flair which double as the rims or fittings of the box that open up to reveal a handpainted stack of shirts inside. The closure is a petite rococo style shell. On top of the dresser lays a yellow hat accented with a bow and a pink rose along with a music book...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs. Item features a solid wood frame, fully upholstered b...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Pecan Buffet Server or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style drop leaf buffet server or bar cabinet By Thomasville USA, Circa 1970s Carved pecan wood, with original brass hardware. Measures: 39"...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Fireplace Tools in Brass Metal Plated with Duck Heads
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Fireplace tools in brass metal plated color with duck Mallard heads, circa 1980. Vintage fireplace tools in brass lacquered with duck heads, French style. Five-pieces, firepl...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Frontgate Marbella Ceramic Rattan Blue Party Tub Serveware Bowl Beer Ice Bucket
Located in Dayton, OH
An upbeat tone for any gathering with a vibrantly hand painted floral motif and handwoven rattan. The simple artisanal charm and complementary colors of the handcrafted ceramic piece...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Rattan

Set of 4 Vintage IKEA Black Cafe Style Chairs
By IKEA
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 4 vintage Ikea chairs features classic cafe style design and durable plastic construction. Complimentary black & white vintage Ikea dining table...
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1980s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Natural Bamboo Shade
Located in Oxford, GB
Beautiful bamboo shade featuring organic bamboo pieces and wicker, handcrafted. It has a linen fabric lining inside. Can be use as ceiling lamp shade or table lamp shade. It has a ri...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Bamboo

Sherrie Wolf Stripes and Pear Cookie Tin Still Life Signed Numbered Aqua Tint
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of Sherrie Wolf Stripes and Pear Cookie Tin Still Life Signed Numbered Aqua Tint Prints in Square Frames Stripes and Pear 1996 by Sherrie Wolf Cookie Tins 1996 by Sherrie Wolf Dimensions: 23.5 x 23.5 x 1" Framed Artwork 12 x 13" Full of character and fashionably inspiring, original signed prints by Sherrie Wolf. This pair of paintings a take off of the paintings are numbered 85&98ø200 prints made. Framed in black and gold architectural square frames. Whether displayed horizontally, vertically of seperated, these paintings are sure to impress. The still life captured by the artist shows multiple effects within, the draping striped fabric softly placed with all its crevices, the structured cookie tins and biscuits displayed...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Vallauris Ocher earthenware olive pot France 1970 Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vallauris Ocher earthenware olive pot France 1970 Yellow Color.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

Huge Stephen Cavallo / Mirror Fair Garden Trophy Mirror
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exceptional hand carved details, in giant scale, from trusted and reknowned ‘ Mirror Fair’ a third generation NYC mirror business. Ornate and commanding pr...
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Glass

Vintage French Modern Blue Glazed Ceramic Jardinière Urn Planter Pot 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French clay fired bulbous pot in blue glaze paneling and artistic detail. 2 Drip holes at the base. DIMENSIONS 17.5"d x 19"h
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Tapestry, French Design Very Fine, Reprotection
Located in Evanston, IL
Tapestry, French design very fine, 9'3" x 6'8". This magnificent tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century. It was wov...
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Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Furniture

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Wool

Pair of Carol Hicks Bolton Collection by EJ Victor Armchairs w/Ottoman Giltwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gorgeous Pair of vintage chairs by EJ Victor with ottoman. The Carol Hicks Bolton Collection emphasized ornate antique elements and rich fabrics. Thi...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood

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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