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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
Eclectic Modern-Historic Blend Interior – 18th Century French Stone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 18th century French fireplace surround, crafted from rare grey-beige hardstone, is a refined example of rustic elegance. Its proportions are exceptional, making it per...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Stone, Limestone

Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa 1900.Trompe l’oeil napkin and pink chrysanthemums.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with a sea green tint & an all-over distressed antiqued or ceruse finish, double doors ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

20th Century French Nightstands with One Drawer, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of French nightstands with one drawer and wood hardware Recently restored.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Late 19th Century French Needlepoint Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century French needlepoint carpet France, circa 1880.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 13"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Minor chips and losses to glaze, hairline crack near top. These ordinary earthenware vesse...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

1930 French Beaded Crystal Chandelier 11 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bague's beaded crystal chandelier with 11 lights
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style carved oak extension dining table By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Measures: 62"W x 43"D x 29"H. Extends up to 102"W with two 20"...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Vintage French Provincial Rattan Lidded Handled Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan picnic basket, 1980s, France. Large Mid-Century Modern vintage French Provincial rattan lidded handled pic...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rattan

French Provincial 18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial 18th century walnut two door large scale armoire with foliate carved detail on doors and cornice with original hardware supp...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Fruitwood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers By Drexel Heritage USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 43"W x 19.75"D x 34.13"H. Carved fruitwood, with origi...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Italian Book Form Burl Nightstand Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, TX
23" Vintage Italian Book Form Burl Nightstand Chest of Drawers Very unusual libro (book style) nightstand or dresser from Italy. Four drawers and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

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Burl

French Provincial Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial Extension dining table with a draw leaf top, self-storing leaves on a sage-painted trestle end stretcher bas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century French Walnut Side Table with One Drawer and Hidden Door, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut side table from the 50s, very useful for a living room with a drawer and a Hidden door.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Set of Three French Ladder Back Bar Stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Three French Provincial Style Ladder-Back Bar Stools with Rush Seats France, Mid-20th Century A charming set of three vintage French Provincial-style bar stools, beautifully...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Wood

Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French Provincial Iron & Painted Carved Wood Twelve Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Provincial iron and painted carved wood twelve arm fixture with gilded accents. A very fine piece. Nicely aged with beautiful patina.
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses. Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have leaks.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Copper

French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter coat of arms wth dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is an elab
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is an elaborate and very attractive piece, the lamp has a decorative upright set on a round base this supports a 4 branch candelabra...
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1910s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th French Quimper Porquier Beau Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper plate with a green border depicting a man with a your child sharpening a knife. good details and in no c...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms signed Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900. Decorated with coat of arms and lions. Neo Re...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of French Provincial Antique Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the 18th century French Louis XV style. A large pair of carved Fauteuils with suede upholstered cushion backrest and seat. With a serpentine top rail and front, with brass nailhea...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Provincial Horloge Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A carved crest of a basket with flowers crowns this heavily carved oak case clock, c. mid 1800’s. A glazed-panel door just below the crest is flanked by sides with pierced half-moon...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Printed Floral Linen Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These decorative throw pillows feature a vintage-inspired floral design on a soft, muted background. The intricate pattern showcases a mix of flowers in warm tones of red, yellow, be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Linen

France French Provincial Style White Lacquered Wooden Dining Table
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an elegant French dining table in solid oak, with rich hand-carved details on the legs. It has a double colors: the top is hand lac...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Carved Floral Back 18th Century Country French Carved Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare form of Country French desk. The desk features what appears to be oak and walnut construction and a parquet top with antique age cracks in the top. WE CAN REPAIR THIS ...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Roche Bobois Grand Hotel Extendable Dining Table by Pierre Dubois & Aimé Cécil
Located in Basildon, London
The Roche Bobois Grand Hotel Extendable Dining Table, a masterpiece by Pierre Dubois & Aimé Cécil, epitomises refined luxury with a modern edge. This stunni...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Pine Vendange Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This wine tasting – or vendange – table was made in the 19th century in France. Used by wine-makers throughout France and Europe, these specialized tables feature the ability to be s...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Commode or Nightstand
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bedside chest, commode, or side table By Heritage USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut and oak, with original brass hardware. Measur...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A wonderful pair of sculptural and architectural side chairs. They are beaten iron that seems to have been painted green in an earlier life. They have the most pleasing and interesti...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

1930’s Gilt Bronze Double Tiers Scalloped shaped Chandelier with 24 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French double tier scalloped shaped chandelier with 24 lights. Newly rewired (UL)
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Buffet Cabinet or Cupboard
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large 19th century French cabinet or buffet à deux corps made of solid oak wood. The oak body stands on 6 feet and is panelled on the sides, consisting of a lower and upper cabin...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Large 19th Century Faux Bois Garden Bench with Cast Iron Armrests
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare large 19th Century faux bois garden bench. Striking French design from the 1880s. The rustic armrest and leg castings were designed to mimic the gnarly branches ...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

Wooden Tripod Stool, Spanish Folk Art, 1950s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Wooden Tripod Stool, Spanish Folk Art, 1950s Tripod stool, likely crafted for farmhouse use, with rustic charm and artisanal character. Its standout feature is a clover-shaped woo...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Vintage French Provincial Style Low Oak & Walnut Square Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Style Low Oak & Walnut Square Side Table. Item features wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, quality American craf...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Pair 1950's French Provincial Walnut / Brass Lattice End/ Side Tables
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1950's French Provincial Walnut with Brass Detailed Lattice Front End/ Side Tables. These are beautiful with ope sides for storage and stunning front brass lattice.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

Early 19th Century French Walnut Worktable
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful walnut bookcase piece that can be used as a desk or work table. Made of robust walnut wood. All its legs and stretcher are Solomonic and it has two drawers with its wooden ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Spanish Leather and Wood Chairs, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This is still quality from the past. Spring core seat that can still proudly present itself full of stability. The leather is a little cracked here and there, but this fits perfectl...
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1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Seagrass, Wood

Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Garçon Plate, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910. This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Majolica Apples Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica apples plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément, circa 1900.   
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

A Set of Three Ornithological Engravings – Early 20th Century - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of Three Ornithological Engravings – Early 20th Century A beautiful set of three early 20th-century ornithological plates, depicting various bird species with remarkable precisi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back sofa with oak sculptural carved arm rests ...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (6) French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Cane, Wood

French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV breakfront bookcase or china cabinet USA, 1980s Carved solid birch, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware. Measures: 44.25"W x 19....
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Earthenware Pot with Handles and Green Branches
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this large circa 1900 traditional rustic French pot is over 13” tall and has two curved handles and a pale mustard glaze accented with a design of green branches. So...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chai...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble

Faience Dish, by Malicorne, with Birds and Flowers Decor, France 19th, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Malicorne. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th. The colors are Green and Brown. Signed MC.
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Faience

A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Circular Side Tables with Drawers This is a superb quality pair of French side tables they are a circular shape with marble tops and a pierced brass gallery aroun...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Faience Dish, by Luneville, with Flowers Decor France 19th Century, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old dish by Luneville. This dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th century. The colors are green and yellow, purple. It is signed.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

1930s French Bagues Six Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues chandelier with crystals hangings and six lights
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Buffet ~ Enfilade is a truly timeless design, popular for centuries all around the world! This example, meticulously hand-crafted using time-honored tech...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Wonderful Carved Chestnut French Provincial Bookcase Cabinet from Brittany
Located in Hopewell, NJ
 If you love the unusual and unique, this French “Lit-clos” will be a hit in your home. Handmade of chestnut, this is a regional piece from Brittany, France. Its original use was as a recessed bed, however this piece has been revised in order to be used as a bookcase or kitchen display cabinet. The top sits over a wide trunk...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Chestnut

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Carved 2-Door Provincial Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style walnut carved two-door provincial armoire (wardrobe), the interior fitted with four pine shelves and with all original hardware an...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Framed Wall Mirror by Hickory
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French country Louis XV style carved oak framed wall mirror By Hickory Manufacturing Co. USA, 1970s Oak and mirror Measur...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Oak

19th Century French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Hunt Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND IMPOSING Early 19C French Provincial Highly Carved Oak Bookcase. French Provincial Oak Bookcase from circa 1840. Heavily carved, this style is often referred to as being in "Hunt Style", from Northern France and often incorrectly, described as Flemish. Pelmet heavily carved with Armorial Crest. The upper section consists of a 2 door glass fronted Bookcase and has Gorgeous barley twist columns to the sides, with 3 interior shelves. The Base has two doors each with exquisite carvings, one with hanging game birds...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

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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