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
French Country Tall Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This charming piece captures the spirit of a quaint provincial cottage with its lovingly distressed whitewashed finish and classic paneling. The traditional craftsmanship is evident ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
French Provincial Louis XV Down Cushions Fauteuil Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Down
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Nightstands, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with burled walnut t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Handmade French Modern Blue Glazed Ceramic Lion Head Jardinière Planter Urns 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Handmade ceramic blue urns. Glazed in cobalt blue with lion heads and knockers. Features raised dots beneath the top lip and a drip hole in the base.
Dimensions:
16"d x 9"h
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cork, Paper
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Burl Wood Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style chest of drawers or commode
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved oak, with burl wood top and original brass hardware.
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Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
1920s Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with two lights
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Provincial Louis XV Pearled Armchairs - Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Beautif...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Porcelain Collectible Box Cat with Mouse
By Limoges
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Stand will make the perfect companion to your fireplace hearth. Meticulously hand-crafted from red hot iron, it features a tapered ring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
White Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Triple Mirror
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved cherry wood framed mirror
By White Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 58"W x 1.25"D x 49.25"H.
Very good original vintage con...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
St. Clement French Faïence Fruit Plates, Set of 6 'a', circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, earthenware French faïence fruit plates, circa 1900. This set shows the branching fruit and leaves of strawberries, oranges, grapes, apples...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Bespoke Single Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Box
Located in New York, NY
Single Bespoke Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter box in lacquered white (as these are custom made to order, customers may request any color from the Benjamin Moore collection). Handcrafted in New Orleans by local metalsmiths using 14 gauge steel and cast iron, using centuries’ old French techniques. Each planter is raised to allow drainage through drilled holes on bottom plate. Corner posts are topped with a pinecone finial, an ancient symbol of open-heartedness. Specially crafted finishes offer durable protection while retaining a unique patina. Each planter is made by hand and is one of a kind. If a different color than lacquered white is preferred, this planter can be customized in size as well as color from the Benjamin Moore Color Chart. Allow 4 to 5 weeks for production for custom orders.
Story of the French Orangerie Planter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Early 20th Century Oak Farmhouse Table with Two Drawers
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Early 20th century oak farmhouse table with two side drawers. Very large farmhouse table with wide top, good colour and very sturdy original base. The legs are very thick and sturdy again making this a great everyday table...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Coupe Vallauris en céramique Francaise forme feuille rose French Riviera 1960
By Vallauris
Located in London, England
Cette coupe à fruits, délicatement façonnée en forme de feuille de vigne, incarne le charme de la céramique de Vallauris des années 1960. Sa teinte rose douce, qui contraste joliment...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vase Accolay en céramique grès émaillé Bleu France Circa 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Le vase Accolay en céramique grès émaillé bleu, produit en France dans les années 1970, est une œuvre emblématique de l'artisanat de cette époque. Représentant l'esprit créatif de la...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Round French Provincial Hand Made Wooden Bowl Nr.2
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This Bowl is a blend of rustic charm and wood craftsmanship. Handcrafted by french traditional woodworkers, each bowl is a unique piece that captures the essence of the french provin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Walnut Console, 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French console, directly from a farmhouse in Provence, 19th Century.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Solid Axel-Vervoordt Style Fireplace Original Reclaimed Base Stone In Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This solid base stone is a striking piece of off-white French limestone, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless elegance of Axel Vervoordt’s aesthetic. The rectangular, reclai...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dresser by White Furniture, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza
By White Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measur...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors
Located in Asheville, NC
Marvelous walnut cabinets with dental moulding, rose floral trim, metal lattice doors, leather top drop desk with Baker key, brass hinges and handles. Mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Ours Polaire Pierre Chenet grande en bronze à patine brune Français circa 2000
By Chenet
Located in London, England
La sculpture représentant un ours polaire, réalisée par l'artiste Pierre Chenet, est une œuvre en bronze de 50 cm de largeur. Pierre Chenet, également propriétaire de sa propre fonde...
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Intercontinental Hotel Paris Ashtrays - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of cream ceramic ashtrays with gilt edge from the Intercontinental Hotel in Paris, France. The center is printed with the Intercontinental Hotel logo in gold. Dimensions per a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Provincial Large Fruitwood Blacksmith Forge Bellows Coffee Table, 1860s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large French Provincial blacksmith forge bellows coffee table.
Striking French design from the 1860s.
Fruitwood and leather top on a cus...
Category
1860s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Circa 1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca.1860 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry Pillow - 23'' X 21''
Category
1860s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Louis XV French Provincial Sculptural Highboy Dresser by Daniel Jones
By Daniel Jones
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Louis XV French Provincial sculptural highboy...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
French Silver Plate Lamb Bone Handle Holder
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful French Antique Silver Plated Lamb Bone Holder. Great addition to any cook's kitchen
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
English Faience 19th Century, Hand Painted, Flowers and Birds Decor Pattern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Plate in Faience. It has been made in England in the 19th century. It is hand painted.
With flowers and bird pattern decoration. Red color.
Category
19th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Mid-Century French Provincial Serpentine Pink Marble Top Console Cabinet Rattan
Located in Dayton, OH
French Provincial console or cabinet, circa 1959. Features a serpentine pink marble top over rectangular base of two doors with inset rattan backing and cabriole scrolled feet. The c...
Category
1950s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Toy Chest or Coffer Carved Chestnut Ancient Baby Cradle, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French old baby bassinet or cradle.
Can be used in a baby or a child room for storing toys and comforters.
Very decorative and full of character
Good ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Large Heavy French Rustic Coffee Table Made of Solid Oak, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large, heavy rustic coffee table made of solid oak, France 1960s
Very good condition. We have sanded the top lightly and let it in so as not to change the character of the table. ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Oak & Elm Trestle Base Extension Dining Table
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French oak and elm extension table, late 19th c. The table features parquetry tabletop with draw leaves, carved trestle base, ending in scrolled acanthus-form feet. This tabl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm, Oak
Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slightly distressed French Provincial paneled doors for a cabinet this striking pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring c...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Majolica
Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Provencal Painted Buffet
Original condition, great patina on the paint.
Age appropriate wear, please see detailed photos.
Message us with any questions.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Children Books 1936 Set of 3
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 1930s French Childrens Illustration Books, set of 3:
The 1st one is:
"Le petit chaperon rouge", french language, "The Little Red Riding Hood" by Charles Perrault.
Antique Fre...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
1930’s French Bagues 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues double light sconces with mirrored cut crystal body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Roll-Up Secretary, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
Unique French roll-up secretary/desk in the transition style from around 1890
Wood and bronze. Writing surface and compartments can be pulled out under closure. Cut-out frame drawer...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1940’s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Bird Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystal bird sconces with glass leaves
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Center Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th-century French center table is a beautifully crafted piece that blends functionality with classic French design. Made from solid walnut, the table features an oval ...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Oval French-Style Dining Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Yvelines dining table is made out of white oak and finished in a custom paint treatment. Includes 2 18" leaves. Hand built in our Norwalk, CT this table comfortably seats eight t...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt bronze light fixture with crystals inset.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Coastal Rattan Bistro Side Chair With Bow Detail
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Charming Mid-20th Century rattan bistro side chair featuring colorful woven accents and a sculptural bow detail at the top. A light refinishing has been completed to preserve the ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Tray & Serving Utensils, 20th Century Brass and Wood Serving Pieces
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Kitchen tools or utensils made of brass,
20th century
Tray and saucepan fork palette and serving pot
Polychrome wooden tray with floral motifs (40x30 cm.). Four serving utens...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Trumeau Panel - Painted with Water Gilding
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 19th Century French Trumeau Panel Painted with Water Gilding
Very large, unique piece purchased in France. Beautiful Condition.
Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Mess...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th French White Painted Dining Farm Table
Located in Miami, FL
20th French painted dining farm table.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Parquetry Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century French parquetry dining table. The geometric parquetry square are made with various wood including walnut, oak, maple ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique French Buffet Sideboard Server Cupboard Panetiere Highly Carved Oak 19C
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Carved Oak Buffet, Sideboard, or Server with Panetiere Top~~c. 1920s
HIGHLY CARVED antique French oak buffet, sideboard or server with sliding door panetier...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or dresser chests
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 194...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 20.5"W x 16"D x 28.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest.
Direct from France, a gorgeous set of 4 antique chairs, heavily carved in Renai...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Textile, Oak
Handsome Cerused Cherry French Provincial Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This French cherry chest has been given a new, upbeat look thanks to a sanding process which cuts through all stain and laquer to arrive at the original cherry wood. After a laboriou...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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.