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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
Two Large 19th Century French Terracotta Cruche Bottle Jugs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of large authentic 19th century glazed terracotta pitcher bottle jugs originally used for containing water and olive oil - the smallest one still has the original cork stopper i...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta

French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot. Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Hooker Furniture Provincial Style Rush Seat Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 21 century Hooker Furniture Co Provincial Style ladder back and Rush Seat Arm Chair in mint condition. Measures 23.5"W x 23:D x 40"H x 19" Seat Height, 25" H arm height. Seat inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Antique French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Marble Top Sideboard
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing Antique French buffet made of solid oak wood with marble top. It has two drawers and three doors with a single shelf inside. The drawers have brass handles and the doors have...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
Located in New Orleans, LA
An amazing set of 12 oval back side chairs with fluted legs. New soft beige leather upholstery with brass tacks. A rare find.     
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Majolica Pig Pitcher Orchies, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pig with ham signed Orchies, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful glazed ceramic platter/ bowl depicting two fish. Great piece of folk art. France circa 1850-1900. Weathered
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

New Century Round Cast Iron Base with Marble Top Garden Table or Bistro Table
Located in Miami, FL
French style cast iron base with marble & brass top garden table or bistro table. The base it's black but you can choose the colors. Finely detailed cast iron base with white marbl...
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Iron

Rustic French Lidded Stoneware Jar, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade French vintage lidded stoneware jar, circa 1950s. Round body with shiny brown glaze, hand-carved line decor, and flat lid with unglazed top. Two handles with lined decor. St...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

French Bronze & Wood Hunting Trophy Plaques C.1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
C1890- 1900, French pair of trophy plaques have been mounted on oval, carved oak backings, which has a very intricate bronze molding that hold the Oak plaques. Both trophies are hun...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Venetian Italian Provincial Neoclassical Painted Pine Corner Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A large / monumental antique Italian Provincial Neoclassical style hand painted pine corner cupboard with nicely aged patina. circa 1920 Hand-crafted in the Provincial Veneto region...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Antique French Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Portland, OR
History, craftsmanship and the beauty of Oak pattern veneer top combine in this lovely antique French dining table. The draw leaf design allows the leaves to be hidden under the top ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Maison Charles Chrome and Nickel Pineapple Table Lamp French Provincial 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Charles chrome and nickel pineapple table lamp French Provincial 1960s. Wired for the U.S. and uses a max. 75 watts light bulb.  
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Chrome, Nickel

Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Dining Table or Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French provincial farmhouse dining table or console table. The table is crafted from oak with a plank top having breadboard ends. The base has a storage drawer on one ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Painted Paper Fan with Box
Located in Brea, CA
This ornate, antique paper hand fan was crafted in France, circa 1850. the one side showing a candlelit interior where Gallant scene on the reverse with a box but no glass of box. Se...
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1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Paper

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Wine Folding Table - Antique Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique, small oval French Provincial wine folding table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The Vigneron tables are used in France as oc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Plank Top Solid Cherry French Country Style Farm Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Wide plank top cherry dining table with bread board ends and drawers on each end. Spandrels on the apron ends near the cabriole legs. Dimensions: 78" (L) x 35" (D) x 30" (H) , 25"...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry

18th Century Pair of French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century pair of French Louis XV carved walnut armchairs The chairs currently have a lightly distressed green linen fabric. Ea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Large French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Fine Vintage Pierre Deux "Loire" French Country Dining Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Country French design Table from Pierre Deux. Fine mortise and tenon construction with a banded pieced inlaid overhanging top. Raised on ring t...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Majolica Green Pumpkin Gourd (Decorative Antique Coin Piggy Bank)
Located in Atlanta, GA
Add a touch of French elegance to your collection with this exquisite Majolica green pumpkin gourd coin bank. Crafted in France, this antique decorative piece is both charming and fu...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Set Four Provincial Fruitwood And Embroidered Ultrasuede Upholstery Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set Four Provincial Style Fruitwood And Embroidered Ultrasuede Upholstery Side Chairs. Measure 21" in width, 21" in depth, 41.5" in height and 20" seat height. Pair of matching ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Ultrasuede, Fruitwood

French Provincial Style Bench France circa 1950s Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Provincial Style Bench, France, circa 1950s. It is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 3 yards of your fabric after purchase.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century, French Provencal Glazed Earthenware Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this cruche as it was an utilitarian type piece...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

Italian Midcentury Coffee Table in Rattan and Bamboo, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous organic coffee table made of organic bamboo and rattan. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The table is in very good and dry condition and was professionally cleaned. It can be use...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Bamboo, Rattan

20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of 20th-century French wrought iron chandeliers, showcasing elegant craftsmanship with their intricate scrollwork and candle-style lights. Each chandelier is designed ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair Drexel Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Bedside Chests
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of mid Century Drexel Provincial Style Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream painted bedside chest of drawers / Nightstands. Measures 24" in width , 17" on depth, 30.5" i...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint

Six Vintage Saint Amand French Mushroom Porcelain Plates, a Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of 6 French porcelain plates. Each plate depicts a different mushroom variety. Varieties include: Pratensis, Amanita, Marasmius, Boletus, Cortinarius and Cantharelius. L...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience, Porcelain

Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Fan Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain fan shaped box is handmade and hand painted in rich colors of cobalt blue, iron red and is accented in 24-karat gold. Fan op...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Roche Bobois Grand Hotel Dining Chair by Pierre Dubois & Aimé Cécil, Set of Six
Located in Basildon, London
The Grand Hotel Dining Chair by Roche Bobois, designed by Pierre Dubois & Aimé Cécil, epitomises refined elegance and timeless style. Crafted with a harmonious blend of luxurious mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Foam, Beech

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

SUPERB Antique "Palace-Size" Anglo-Persian Rug from Early1900s -RR7213 SALE 40%
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
SUPERB Antique Palace-size Anglo-Persian Rug from Early 1900s - RR7213 WE ARE HAVING 20% OFF on this rug. This is a SUPERB Antique Palace-size Anglo-Persian Rug from early 1900s. Gr...
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Early 20th Century Persian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Very Large Serving Furniture in Pitchpin, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exceptional very large serving furniture in pitchpin, circa 1900 this piece of furniture is disassembled in several parts.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

Drexel Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Triple Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Drexel Provincial Style Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream painted Triple Dresser Measures 63.5" in width , 22" on depth, 35" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Blue and White French Toile Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A set of five (5) blue and white French Toile scene cocktail drinks coasters, circa late-20th century. A great set and a necessity for protecting...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cork, Paper

Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus and artichoke platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Majolica

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950. Colorful yellow border and blue lines. Measure: 9.5 diameter.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Vintage Skirted Whiskey Mohair Grand Lounger Armchair by Lee Industries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic grand lounger armchair upholstered in a skirted whiskey mohair. Made by Lee Industries, circa early 2000s. Deep seated with contemporary line...
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Early 2000s French Provincial Furniture

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Mohair

French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron, Tin

Early 20th Century French Dark Oak Stool, 1910s
Located in Miami, FL
Original French stool from the early 20th century. Made with oak wood. It maintains its signs of wear and tear from the period.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

1930 French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues 3 lights sconces with silver leaf finish and large crystal pedestal design.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Kitchen French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Betschdorf Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This set of 3 Jars is in sandstone, in grey and blue colors. It has been done in the east of France. Betschdorf Pots. The datation is 20th century. Diam...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Sandstone

Massive Custom Provincial French Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully crafted four door/ four drawer Cabinet with a remarkable overall layered paint treatment in Cream and Pale Blue. There are four key handle drawers on top surmounting two ...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century French Bench in Oak with Long Seat, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Large French Bench in Oak with Long Seat Seat height 47cm
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Nightstands with French Marquetry Inlaid, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands or secretary desk with French marquetry on the top, each one slightly oval in shape with a central drawer that has two bronze handles and frontal marquetry. On th...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century French Pastry Table with Marble Top
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Late 19th Century French Pastry Table with Marble Top Unique Table purchased in France Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with any questions
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

Pierre Deux Game Table Flip Top Leather
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A double bed frame by Charlotte Perriand - "Hôtel La Cachette" - France 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Double bed frame by Charlotte Perriand, a rare piece from the 1960s, originally designed for the prestigious "Hôtel La Cachette" at Les Arcs 1600 in Savoie, France. This bed embodies...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Beech

Paire de Lampes Georgia Jacob Francaise design Vintage 1970
Located in London, England
Paire de lampes Georgia Jacob. Le design des lampes de Georgia Jacob s’inspire de la forme d’une torche enflammée. Elle utilise la résine pour produire de jolis effets de volutes e...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

Porcelain Collectible Box Cat with Mouse
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Porcelain collectible box, exquisite piece of Art handcrafted decorative box figure with a cat on top and mouse on the bottom corner. Studio USA is a well-known manufacturer of fine ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

Sensational Petite French Provincial Chaise Lounge Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational petite French Provincial upholstered Chaise Lounge. We just love the original heavy apricot orange velvet in clean vintage condition. Measurements: 32" H x 26.5" W x 60" D and the seat height 18...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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. ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Glass

Set of 8 Cream Paint Decorated Fruitwood Dining Chairs with Green Faux Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dramatic Set of 8 high back cream paint decorated dining side chairs with green faux leather upholstery and accented with brass tacks. The crest with a pierced carved shell motif, ap...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Fruitwood

Antique French Tall Cabinet Faux Chest of Drawers Louis XIV Carved Oak c1880
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak tall cabinet faux chest of drawers Louis XIV style. ~Direct from France~ ~Highly carved 19th century French cabinet/chest i...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Drexel Touraine Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Touraine Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Wall Mirror Measures 44.5" in width , 37" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint

Drexel Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Chest of drawers
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Drexel Provincial Style Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream painted chest of drawers Measures 35" in width , 20.5" on depth, 60.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Mahogany

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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