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
Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with a time-worn patina. Tradi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 3 French Provincial Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Metal Candle Wall Sconces from France. Impressive set of three candle sconces that accomodate a single candles in each. This set of three in a neutral color is aesthetical...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Of French Country Slipper Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of French country slipper chairs with wide comfortable seats. Upholstered chairs have beautifully shaped backs and are raised on scrolled cabriole legs. Upholstery is in a small...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
Series of 8 chairs in solid elm and mulched seat
Located in LYON, FR
This series of chairs from the 1950s is in excellent condition. Their seat is like new but vintage. Very stable, comfortable and solid, they will be perfect for example around a farm...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional green glaze and pale yellow interior. Nice old patina. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels wer...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Thomas Sergent Majolica Great Tit Flower Pot and a Plate 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Plate is a Majolica plate made in germany during the 19th Century.
Thomas Sergent French Majolica flower pot which features a great red flow...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Yellow Glaze Confit Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly"
The Confit Pot is a charming piece of traditional pottery with roots i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
French Provincial Petite Desk or Side Table with 4 Sided Scalloped Apron
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French side table or desk from the late 19th century; a beautiful example of the French Country design aesthetic. The table or desk has a beautiful carved scalloped ap...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wreat Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal and Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
Category
2010s German French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Country French End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French End Table boasts timeless style and flair, yet exudes a casual charm that will make it versatile for a wide varie...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XVI Style Showcase Vitrine in Walnut with Geometrical Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
Louis XVI style showcase from the early 19th century. It presents a beautiful geometrical marquetry on the facade as on the ribs. The hunting trophy decorations of this marquetry are...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Handcrafted Pearl Gray Lacquered High Buffet in Solid Oak
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a furniture from our RIVE GAUCHE collection. The quality of the French oak, the finish full of charm, the ironed handles, entries and key give RIVE GAUCHE this very c...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French, Faience Oyster Plate Alfred Renoleau Angouleme
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely large French faience oyster plate in pastel colors with flowers, circa 1900 signed Alfred Renoleau Angouleme.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Set of 4 Vintage French Ladder Back Chairs – Rush Seats, Solid Wood, 1950s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive set of 4 dining chairs in the French provincial tradition, crafted from solid wood and showcasing serpentine ladder backs and handwoven rush seats. These chairs blend r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
White Furniture French Country Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
White Furniture solid maple coffee / cocktail table in good vintage condition.
Measures 45:W x 23D x 15.5"H.
W06052122
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Upholstered Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style lounge chairs or fauteuils.
USA, Late 20th Century
Beautiful carved solid cherry wood frames, with plaid upholstered seats and b...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Pink lacquered cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 24"W x 16.5"D ...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug , Yellow Color.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of French Provincial Painted Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of French Provincial Painted Nightstands. This French Directoire style provincial bedside commode has an antiqued ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Amber Glass 10 L Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn
Irregularities in the glass and marks of use that give it all its charm.
Amber color.
2.6 US gallon or 10 L
Very good condition.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase
By Desvres
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous antique French Provincial faience Armorial snake handled bough pot vase with three Armorial shields depicting a Fleur-de-Lis, a Cross and a V shaped emblem topped by a large...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Anduze Vase Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 19th-century Anduze vase, crafted in the Provence region of France around 1890, is a timeless example of traditional French ceramic artistry. Renowned for their dist...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Majolica Apples Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica apples plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware. Interior she...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
Shabby chic white laser cut iron headboard.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rustic Antique Farmhouse Harvest Spanish Table with drawer
Located in Miami, FL
A rustic antique farmhouse harvest table from the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century. Restored, retaining original character, d...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
MITHE ESPELT, Unique sculpted ceramic panel, bird & sun decor, France c. 1960s
By Mithé Espelt
Located in leucate, FR
Unique and large sculpted ceramic wall plaque made by the French ceramic artist Mithé Espelt (1923 - 2000).
Matte black background, enameled decor with rooster and sun in turquoise,...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
C19th French Faux Bamboo & Marble Dresser
Located in London, GB
C19th French faux bamboo and marble dresser.
Superb pine dressing table with three drawers, adjustable mirror and ceramic & brass drawer pulls. In very good, solid condition with so...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Delft Pijnacker Earthenware Charger Holland 1968 Blue red white Color
By Royal Delft
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The tin glaze earthenware Charger decorated in red and gold in the "adrian van Pijnacker" Delft doré tradition, with an insect between flowering peoniesrockwork.
Sign on the back in ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Baker's or Confectioner's Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century French baker's or confectioner's table, the original faux marble and stone top (repairs) over a shaped apron with cabriole legs. Inset apron drawer. Great crusty origina...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Arched Wall Floor Mirror
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern arched long mirror, perfect in any room or in a bedroom. The mirror can be eithr wall mounted or just stand on the floor thanks to its feet...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
French Limoges Basket Shape Trinket Box with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges trinket box featuring basket with plwers painted on the top. This piece would certainly make a wonderful gift for yourself to add to an existing collection or for th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
H / 9 inches, L / 10.5 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
20th Century Pair of Spanish Raspberry Red Wooden Two drawers Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
This pair of beautifully designed nightstands in the style of Louis XV are not only pretty but also practical. The size of the nightstands and two drawers make them a useful companio...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Toile de Jouy Flora and Fauna Upholstered Daybed Chaise
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic bespoke daybed, chaise lounge, or recamier featuring a French Toile de Jouy upholstery with delicate flora and fauna motifs. The large hardwood...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter with coat of arms dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Demeter Harvest Cornucopia Greek Goddess
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Cabinet Carved Oak Demeter Harvest Cornucopia Greek Goddess.
Direct from France, a beautifully hand carved 19th century French “...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Limoges Porcelain Shell Gilt Trinket Jewelry Dish Tray
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges French Shell Trinket Tray. As found in France, this piece features a hand painted dish with gilt detailing. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Wood Turned Bobbin Low Rush Chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning rush low chair often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt with lovely sphere or ball feet and two lovely large acorn finials at the top of the backrest. This gorgeous littl...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Faience 18th Century, Flowers Decoration, Brown and Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This plate is in Faïence. It has been made in France in the 18th Century.
The color are brown and green.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair of French Vintage Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made circa 1960.
Brutalist style made with trunks and half trunks.
Small traces of blue paint, nothing disturbing (please see last photo)
In original vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Collectable Antique Persian Hand Painted Oriental Scenes on Silk Framed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of circa 1880-1900 Persian hand painted silk wall hangings depicting oriental scenes.
A very...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silk, Paint
Pair Of Mid Century Provincial Style Ornate Carved Mahogany Frame Mirrors
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Mid Century Provincial Style Ornate Carved Mahogany Frame Mirrors.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Composition
French Vintage Flower Printed Linen and Cotton Curtains
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French vintage flower printed linen and cotton curtains
Dimensions :
Hanging length 96"
Width (each) 47"
One curtain is made up of thre...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Rare French Majolica Oyster Server Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
19th century rare French Majolica Oyster Server signed Longchamp.
Measures: 3 platters / 14 inches diameter, 1.3 inches height.
11.5 inches diameter 2....
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
18th century Verdure Tapestry
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18th century Verdure tapestry measuring approximately 8 by 10 feet. Originally made popular in French courts in the 1600’s They were very popular in the French courts. This example ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric
French Napoleon Armchair in Goldenrod Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat.
The beech frame is raised on turned walnut legs.
The armchair has been fully rest...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner.
The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade.
The front of the wood has becom...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
Early 19th Century Country French Bookcase ~ China Buffet from Normandie
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th Century Country French Bookcase ~ China Buffet from Normandie is a timeless example of the amazing talents of provincial artisans that created their own regional looks ove...
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn – Ornate Planter with Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique French cast iron garden urn is a striking example of 19th-century European craftsmanship. Adorned with intricate relief details, including scrolling foliage an...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Provincial Elmwood Buffet with Three Drawers over Two Doors, circa 1800
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial elmwood buffet with three drawers over two doors, circa 1800.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Paris The World's Most Romantic City Hardcover Book by Alastair Horne
Located in North Hollywood, CA
In more than 200 striking images, Paris celebrates the French capital, from its world famous landmarks to evocative alleyways, from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the tunnels of the ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Charles Dudouyt (attr) Oak and Papercord "Fire Side" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dark oak and papercord "Fire Side" chairs, with low seats and beautifully carved frames. Lightly refinished, in otherwise original condition with wear and patina, including l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases.
Trench Artillery
Brass engraved representing on each casing.
This pair can also also be used as vases.
Good condi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Provincial Pinewood Wall Panels - Antique Reliefs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Provincial pair of vertical decorative wall panels made of hand crafted Pinewood, depicting bundles of tied cloth, in good condition. The reliefs have a light-grey ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
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.