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
Pair of Pichon Agate ware vases, Uzès, France.
Located in Sherborne, GB
Pichon á Uzes is a family-run ceramics factory located in the town of Uzes in the south of France; the company has been in operation since 1802.
This pair of vases has the most bea...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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
French Pair of 17th Century Hand-Forged Iron Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of 17th century hand forged iron candleholders, France, circa 1650. Weathered with great patine
more photo's available on request.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Three-Tier Serving Bar Cart Etagere Trolley
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Estate Scale Three Tier Trolley as a Serving Bar Cart Etagere, France circa 1960's
This large vintage double handled cart with three glass shelves set upon casters offer generous sp...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
French Oval Marble Top Cafe Table with Exceptional Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top oval cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provincial iron base. Marble is a stunning beige marble with veining. Very nice edge on all four sides - an...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Cherry Farmhouse Dining Table from Provence
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This French Provincial Farm Table is crafted from high-quality cherry wood featuring a long table top that provides ample space for family gatherings or dinner parties, all supported...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
20th Century French Provencal Pine Dining Room Table - Antique Farmhouse Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 20th Century, antique French Provencal farmhouse dining room table made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The r...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
St. Clement French Faïence Peach Fruit Plate circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An earthenware French faïence peach motif fruit plate, circa 1900. The background has a detailed floral pattern to the molding, with a six-paneled indented rim. Lovely coloring.
M...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Turned Wood Table Lamp in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina, the hardware and the beauty of the turned portion of this lamp make it a standout. The lamp is in the French taste and was produced in the mid-century, 1950s -1960s. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Grey-White French Farmhouse Table, Antique Fruitwood Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century French farmhouse dining or work table with an extreme length of 13’ and seats 12 people, in good condition. Grey white painted fruitwood with two storage drawers. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and comfortable carved walnut armchair is a provincial style the recent silk upholstery is a high quality woven fabric in an all-over floral pattern. The quality of the carvi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Vallauris French Treacle Glaze Rustic Pottery Au Gratin Dishes, S/6
By Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six pottery au gratin dishes, Vallauris, France, circa 1930s.
A traditional rustic design, these Treacle glazed shallow, handled open-proof dishes are perfect for prepari...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique 1900 French Tapestry 6'2" X 5'
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Brass 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French style 12-arm brass chandelier with cast leaves and floral decoration.
Diameter: 58 cm.
Height fixture: 65 cm
Total height with chain: 80 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV breakfront bookcase or china cabinet
USA, 1980s
Carved solid birch, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware.
Measures: 44.25"W x 19....
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare small cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered
H:20cm W:18,5cm D:8,5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
1930’s French Bagues 6 Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal 6 lights chandelier with crystal leaves and glass body.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, three handles and great rustic character. Created in southern France during the 19th century,...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
French Majolica Elephant Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica elephant pitcher signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Henredon Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1990s French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
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
19th Century FRENCH HITTING TABLE
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century FRENCH HITTING TABLE
in black and gold lacquered wood with mother of pearl, representing a landscape with houses.
Dim.: 69 x 70 x 70 cm
good original conditions
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Provincial End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial style end table, the square crossbanded top with a three-quarter gallery above an undulating apron fitted with a frieze drawer on cabriole legs joined by a concav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Tradition 2-door sideboard in herry, 3 Drawers and white-cream lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This sideboard is typical of French classical furniture pieces and belongs to our TRADITION collection which takes up the timeless classics of the charm of the French countryside, al...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1930's Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930’s Opaline glass table lamps with gilt design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
8 Carved Dining Chairs Walnut Table 3x18" Leaves Overall 132" Long Dining Set
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Phenomenal Quality 8 Carved Dining Chairs Walnut Table 3x18" Leaves Overall 132" Long Dining Set MINT!
Table Dimensions:
44" x 78" x 31"
3 x 18" leaves with an extended table length ...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Table with Decorative Base and Stretcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 10' walnut dining table with carved trestle. Based on an antique Spanish monastery table. Large 24 inch overhang on each side created am...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
19th Century White Iron French Garden Seat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely 19th Century French wrought iron garden seat, circa 1880.
This wonderful seat has heart-shaped motifs to the back and a flat iron latticed seat.
It is in excellent condition w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs, c. 1880.
Walnut ladder back wood frames with carved foliage on lower stretcher and cabriole legs. Sea...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique French Breton Mirror Over Mantel Mirror Rectangular Oak Large 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Breton Rectangular Framed Oak Over Mantel Mirror ~~c. 1880s
Popular classic French hanging wall mirror~~beautifully carved with wood back~~perfect for a fireplace mantel, entry hall, living area, study, office, library, bedroom, powder room or just about any room in your home or office
Frame is 59.5" tall x 44" wide x 3" deep
Solid and sturdy~~rich oak patina~~dress up your home or office with this superb mirror!
Please check out our large selection of antique framed mirrors~~always high quality~~find the right size and style to fit your home and decor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Pair Country French Bombay Shape Three Drawers Dressers Commodes Chests 3 Drawer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair country French Bombay shape three drawers dressers commodes chests 3 drawer.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
French Majolica Saint Amand Bird Plate, circa 1890
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Designer Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern designer stool, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as well as in any bathroom. This charming piece is in the typical style ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back sofa with oak sculptural carved arm rests ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet of Pansies by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
By Gorham, Jane Hutcheson
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" in the form of purple pansies in a gold basket
By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Circa 1970s
Enamel flowers, in a gilt ba...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench.
New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt.
Gently curved legs hand painted & accented ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
English 18th Century Oak Cupboard
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This unique storage unit was handcrafted in England during the 1780’s from solid oak. The upper cabinet door has provincial carvings and conceals a spac...
Category
18th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Large French Hand-Crafted Wire Compote Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A fabulous woven wire basket purchased at a market on a recent buying trip to France. This wire bowl would look gorgeous overflowing on a center hall table with a bouquet of flowers....
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
Longchamp French Majolica Sienna Earthenware Basketweave & Shell Oyster Plate
By Longchamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plate from the faïence factory of Longchamp, circa 1930-1950.
Six scallop shell shaped wells against a basket weave ground in a rich Sienna glazing...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 8"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine Solid Oak Single Door French Country Armoire Bonnetiere Circa 1840s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous solid oak French bonnetiere or single door armoire. The armoire has all of the desirable features most collectors yearn for, worming, an old lock...
Category
1840s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair of French Nightstands with Three Drawers and Carbriole Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of beautiful and very refined French bedside tables night stands with 2 drawers. The top is surrounded by a three-quarter wooden gallery decor, the framed front of the drawers i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Ornate Carved Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils
By Baker Furniture,
USA, circa 1980s
Carved solid wood frames, with horse and rider motif tapestry upholste...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Trestle Base Solid Oak Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome pair of French oak benches from the 19th century with single top planks on substantial trestle bases. These wonderful benches have gorgeous color and patina, with beautifu...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage French Ceramic Ashtray Cobalt Blue and Gold Rectangular Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage French Ceramic Ashtray Cobalt Blue and Gold Rectangular Shape.
Circa 1960s advertising ceramic blue and gold ceramic ashtray or catchall, vide poche.
Marked in gold on blue" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Country Side Table, circa 1760
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period side table in stained oak, with a single drawer on cabriole legs, circa 1760. The drawer has a nice old iron ring pull and the piece has a lovely old patin...
Category
1760s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
White Painted Antique Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
(A newly made reproduction)
This beautifully crafted piece features a lightly distressed architectural white finish that complements any decor style. The delicate ring pulls add a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Provincial Oak Buffet
Located in High Point, NC
The attractive design of this Provincial oak buffet gives it a light and graceful personality despite its generous proportions. Hand-built in France in the 1800s, the upper drawers s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Light Green Floral French Provincial Square Needlepoint Pillow Case
Located in New York, NY
Light green Floral French Provincial square needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with an ivory cotton cloth backing. It is new and has never been used.
Measures: 16 x 16 inches. Kindly ...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century French Wood Wall Mirror, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20Th Century French Wood Wall Mirror.Antique French Hand Made Folk Art Gilt Mirror 1920
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Fantastic Hand-made Country French Dark Walnut Louis XV Bombe Dresser Commode
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an outstanding hand-made commode in the traditional French tradition. The commode is entirely made of walnut and made with oak secondaries, dove-tail joinery and with mortice...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.