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
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
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 Cast Stone Basketweave Planters, a Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of cast stone French country style trompe l'oeil basketweave planters. These are the perfect classic accent in a garden.
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 16.5"W x ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Drexel Touraine Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Wall Mirror
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Touraine Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Wall Mirror
Measures 44.5" in width , 37" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
Pair Drexel Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Bedside Chests
By Drexel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
antique french rustic straw chair
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
antique rustic law french country chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Oak
English Country Trompe L'oeil Brass Cachepots or Planters
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of English country or French Provincial solid brass cachepot, planters or vases with trompe l'oeil rope
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11.25"W x 9.25"D x 4.25"H.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Chest of drawers
By Drexel
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint, Mahogany
French Provincial Louis XV Style King Size Headboard with Cane, circa 1950
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely French Provincial Cane and carved walnut king size headboard. This piece measures 48"t x 80"l x 1.5"d.
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Spanish Bronze and Brass Gilted Side Table with Red Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish bronze and brass gilded side table with red marble top
Beautiful bronze reliefs in the base of the top and ornamental motifs in the three pedestal leg
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Drexel Provincial Serpentine Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream Triple Dresser
By Drexel
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Painted Cane Bidet Stool
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique French Louis XVI style painted bidet stool (today it would make for a wonderful end table, plant stand or functional stool)
Born in Provincial France in the 19th ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
1930's French Bagues Light Fixture with White and Amethyst glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues light fixture with white and amethyst glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Large fruit bowl in woven ceramics, early 20th century.
Located in Herentals, BE
Antique ocher yellow glazed fruit bowl from Hainaut ceramics, Belgium
The fruit basket has a diameter of 37 cm and a height of 8.5 cm.
The item is in good...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Life Size French Patinated Bronze Male & Female Parrots on Branches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Life size pair of French patinated bronze male & female parrots on branches, circa 1950, standing 51” tall these fabulous cast parrots are as cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Wood and Steel Bread Knife on a wood plate brown Color 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A Bread Knife on a Patinated wood plate, in a brown Color.The knife is in Steel
Made in France during the 20 th Century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
French Terracotta Water Pitcher 'Gargoulette', 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
French terracotta water pitcher (Gargoulette), 19th century. A wonderful and rare piece of pottery. The double handled design was for serving water at the table. Traditional mustard ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
18th Century French Faience Plate from La Rochelle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good 18th century French Faience from La Rochelle with Primitive hand painted decor. All in good condition with chips around the edges. No hairline and no restorations noted. Dimen...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Wrought Iron Key Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French wrought iron key box, France, 1950s. Measures: Width 10.6" (27cm), height 7" (17.7cm), depth 2.3" (6cm).
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Carved Nightstands with three Drawers and Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Carved Nightstands with three Drawers and Marble Top
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Provincial Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) two door large scale armoire in walnut with original hardware and shield, bird, and foliate carving on cornice.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Maple Harvest Farm Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Provincial maple extension harvest dining table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road Collection"
Italy, 1990s
Measures: 70"W x 42"D x 31"H. Extends up to...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
French Provincial Cherry Writing Table or Bedside Table with Drawer, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial cherry table with cabriole legs that has mortise and tenon construction and wood peg fasteners. A beautiful late 18th century or early 19th century table left in it...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
By L'Ideale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s.
The jars were repurposed for storing veget...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper
Extra Large Dovecote
Located in South Salem, NY
French fuax bois dovecote or birdcage from the 1920s. A stunning outdoor garden feature, there are some losses to faux bois on the front, missing glass, one shortered leg, and additi...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Set Of 3 French Cast Stone Penguin Garden Statues
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of 3 French Cast Stone Garden Penguins.
This terrific set of 3 French penguin garden statues or garden ornaments are formed of paint decorated heavy...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
1940s French Refinished Walnut Three Drawer Bedside Table Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently refinished 1940s French Walnut Three-Drawer Bedside Table or Nightstand
Measures 15.5" in Width X 11.25" in Depth X 27" Height.
Drawers measure 11.75"W X 8"D X 2"H
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
74250 Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug, 11'02 x 14'00. Woven in the golden age of Anatolian rug craftsmanship, this hand knotted wool Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak rug...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
19th Century Pair of Majolica Hunting Trophies Platters Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century pair of large Majolica platters with hunting trophies Onnaing.
One with an hare , horn and Bird , leaves , the second with birds ,...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Louis XV Provincial Style Night Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage French painted nightstand in beige tone with gold toned trim. The table has a cubby hole and one pull out drawer for storing things....
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960s, Italian Olaf Von Bohr Bamboo Rattan Wall Coatrack Hanger with 3 hooks
By Olaf von Bohr, Tito Agnoli, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern coat hanger rack, perfect in any entrance hallway or room for coats and bags as well as in a bedroom or bathroom for bathrobes and towels. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular French 19th century gold gilt mantel mirror with original mirror glass revealing curious patches of foxing across the top. The regal molding incorporates textural, flor...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Gold
Vintage Dutch Delft Style Craftsmen Blue and White Tiles, Pair
By Delft
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of hand painted blue and white Delft style ceramic tiles featuring people making sausage and fishing. These make excellent coasters.
Holland, Circa Mid-20th Century...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Delft
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning settee in the French style, having rounded shape, upholstered in a silk fabric and a silvered frame.
The cushion is detached from the frame and it comes with three back pil...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
French Country Buffet de Chasse, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Country Buffet de Chasse in blonde walnut, mid-late 18th century, the rectangular wood top with rounded corners, over 2 small frieze drawers and 2 arched paneled doors, conc...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Wrought Iron Vanity Mirror
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful wrought iron dressing table dating from the early 1900s, fine French manufacture.
The dressing table vanity mirror has a wrought iron fr...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Terracotta Majolica Dog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta dog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Style Five Arm Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bronze and Crystal French Style Chandelier with Five Arms. Very good detail in the bronze arms and body of the chandelier. Original shimmering crystals featuring two sizes pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair, 19th Century English Pine Musical Motif & Painted Back Bookcases
Located in Atlanta, GA
This distinguished pair of 19th-century English pine bookcases beautifully combines rustic craftsmanship with refined decorative elements. Each bookcase features intricately carved m...
Category
19th Century British Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Vintage Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in New York, NY
- A beloved form in the largest scale we’ve seen, this vintage French faux bamboo mirror makes a striking centerpiece in any room.
- This dramatic, elegantly elongated shape would b...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Terracotta Urn in the Anduze manner, green tones
By Boisset
Located in Hastings, GB
A very large terracotta French Urn, decorated in dark brown and green drip glaze and adorned with a raised relief swag decoration, this urn is very much in the Anduze manner, but the...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Cutlery Cabinet In Oak With Four Drawers, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Oak cutlery cabinet. It has a large rectangular top with a beautifully carved crest, above four wide but narrow drawers with a lock and key, which open to store cutlery. It is all ra...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Reclining Armchair With Iron Adjusting Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French reclining armchair pair upholstered in thick heavy woven linen-like fabric in taupe with black stripes. The armchair has a selection of 8 manual reclining positions us...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Salt and Pepper Shaker France Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Modern Salt and Pepper Shaker France Brown Color
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
The French Revolution History by Thomas Carlyle Hardcover Book in Slipcase 1956
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The French Revolution: A History ,Heritage Press in Slipcase Hardcover – January 1, 1956.
by Thomas Carlyle (Author), Bernard LaMotte (Illustrator).
Special Contents Heritage Press E...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Baker Solid Oak Country French Breakfront China Cabinet with Desk Lighted
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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This is a gorgeous Baker solid oak china...
Category
Early 2000s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Carved Mahogany Wing Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of antique French carved mahogany wing chairs in a vintage Schumacher red and white fabric. They have brass trimmed nailheads and car...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
antique french provincial cupboard
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique cupboard made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely original patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French antique solid oak bench
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid oak of excellent craftsmanship. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a c...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
J.L. Metz Furniture French Walnut, Brass and Top Grain Cow Hide Leather Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
This set high quality Dining chairs is made out of French Walnut wood and cast brass mounted medaillion ornaments and brand new Black Upholstered Top Grain Cow Leather seats. The cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Carved Buffet Deux Corps
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Carved Buffet Deux Corps. Great patina, rustic finish. There is some light gray paint still showing through the carved areas. ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large Antique Gold Leaf Ornate Carved Wall Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
Huge and striking antique gilt Louis XVI style mirror. (King Louis XVI of France).
It comes from France around 1860 and still has its original mercury glass mirror.
This piece has ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Glazed Ceramic Pot
Located in Austin, TX
This charming 20th Century French Glazed Ceramic Pot, specifically designed for making "rillette de porc," embodies the essence of rustic French culinary tradition. Crafted with care...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Blue & White Faience Oyster Platter Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French blue & white Faience oyster platter Moustiers style, circa 1940.
12 inches diameter.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Mid-century French Savoyard wood carved cabinet
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful carved cabinet in wood, made in France in the 1950s, in Savoie region. Country cabinet, anonymous work.
Nice details and carvings.
Overall good condition, traces of time an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
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.