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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
Pair of Monumental 19th C. French Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These European antique carved doors are an elegant pair, showcasing classic craftsmanship and historical charm. We recently purchased them from a ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Original Framed Whitworth Cycles French Bicycle Advertising Poster by PAL
Located in West Chester, PA
Original Whitworth Cycles Framed French Bicycle Advertising Poster by PAL (Jean De Paleologue) circa 1890's France. Previously professionally conserved with linen backing and framed ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Linen, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Very Fine French Wire Candle Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine French Country Wire chandelier featuring eight swooping S-curve arms detailed with scrolled motifs around simple candle sconces. The arms emerge from a shapely inverted gourd or...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Circa 1900 Sanded Bare Oak French Country Trestle Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1900 French oak farm trestle table has a bare finish and has been sanded smooth. Classic trestle-style table is structurally sturdy with mortise and teno...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

French, Dark Walnut Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French farm table crafted in the 19th century from richly patinated solid walnut. The top elegantly showcases many generations of life. The apron is s...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

French Counter Weight Chandelier Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant lamp in glass and opaline early 20th century. French counter weight chandelier. White glass diffuser and porcelain weight for adjust...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Opaline Glass

Mid Century Wrought Iron Brass and Steel French Style Bakers Rack
Located in New York, NY
Impressive wrought iron, brass and steel Bakers Rack, made in France circa mid 20th C. The structure is wrought iron in original black paint finish with three shelves, each with dec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron

John Widdicomb Style French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style triple dresser In the manner of John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered and gold g...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Solid Cast Iron Garden Urn Planter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Old Cast Iron Classic Urn Planter, France. Exceptional and substantial in its own right, this cast iron piece featuring amazing original patina. Its timeless design lends itsel...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Extension Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Thomasville USA, Circa 1960s Stunning book-matched cherry wood top, with carved solid cherry wood cabriol...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry

Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Parisian café ceramic match strikers and holders. Decorated with a red line around the top and middle, with red and black writing on the base. Dimensions per match striker.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large French Provincial Style China Cabinet in Hardwood Finish, USA Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large French Provincial style china cabinet with glass doors and arched pediment. This large French Provincial-style china cabinet combines timeless elegance with practical functio...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique Carved Breton Buffet Cabinet, French, Sideboard, Oak, circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved Breton buffet cabinet. A French sideboard crafted in oak in the late 19th century, circa 1880. An ornate example of French, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Marble Top Garden Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional French marble-topped bakery or garden table with industrial details in the wrought and cast iron base reflecting the late 19th century time period. The white marble sl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century French Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French bistro table combines timeless design with functional sophistication. Featuring a beautifully aged Carrara marble top, the table exudes refinement wi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Tapestry 3 Panel Room Carved Wood Divider/Screen Glass Window
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely three panel French provincial style screen with a carved crest and a shaped glass "window" in each panel and beautiful tapestries of a courting couple in a different...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Tapestry, Glass, Wood

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Yellow Glazed Pot from Provence
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Provence, this antique French planter dates from the late 19th Century. Handmade in France, this urn features a nicely weathered ap...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of French Nightstands with Two Drawers and Carbriole Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
A pair of French carved decorated bedside tables night stands with two drawers.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

BVIZ Antique European Raised Gold Embroidery Pillow
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently made toss pillow using antique European embroidery (most likely from 18th century France) of golden bronze raised metallic and colorful threads depicting vining flowers on p...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

18th Century French Trestle Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The best early 18th century French oak trestle table with a three-inch thick hand-hewn single-plank top resting on a hand-carved trestle base with chamfered legs and well-worn feet. ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

18th Century French Trestle Table
18th Century French Trestle Table
$13,500 Sale Price
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Christofle French Silverplate 24 Piece Flatware Set in Baguette Pattern
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 24 flatware pieces which includes 12 forks and 12 spoons was made by Charles Christofle in France in the 1890's. The pattern which is one of Christofle's first, is called Bag...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Silver Plate

Gilt Iron Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A gilt-iron martini table, hand made in England. The table is hand forged by a highly skilled blacksmith and finished in 23.5 carat gold leaf with a distressed finish. Available fr...
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2010s English French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

Set of 2 Vintage French Cast Iron Garden Pedestals Green Patina
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These striking early 1900 hundres cast iron pedestals from northern France or Belgium reveal a subtle green patina beneath their surface. One piece is adorned with charming angels and intricate floral garlands, the other features a column design. They certainly offer a timeless aesthetic. Perfect as plant stands to frame a doorway or staircase, their bold presence effortlessly enhances any space. The column pedestal measures 16W x 28.75H with the top opening measuring 13.5 The angel pedestal...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with crystal flowers (4 interior lights)
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

19th Century French Farm Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century French farm table is a charming example of rustic craftsmanship and practicality. Constructed from cherry wood, the table features a warm, aged patina that highligh...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Nightstands, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim, and original brass hardware. Mea...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pale Oak Oval Dining Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
19th Century Pale Oak Oval Dining Table with side drawer and tapered legs. Plenty of leg room and good patination. Apron height 24.5"
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Early 19th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique French Secretaire / Bureau in Mahogany
Located in Leicester, GB
Beautiful Antique French flame Mahogany secretaire/bureau/cabinet. The inside is lined with maple and finished with ebonized black details. The cabinet has got lots of charm and char...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Mahogany

White Arched Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame, this cabinet features an eye-catching arched design that adds a touch of sophistication to any room. The true white finish provides a classic comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Botanical Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of country French provincial or Louis XV style wingback armchairs crafted from walnut. The chairs are constructed from walnut with gracefully curved large wings and a ge...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Ironstone Lidded Tureen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous antique French white porcelain lidded soup tureen with pedestal base, perfect for serving soups, stews, and gumbos.This fine soup tureen has a decorative acorn squash fini...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Provincial Bed Frame – Solid Wood, Ornate Carving, Early 1900s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Add timeless charm to your bedroom with this stunning antique French Provincial bed frame, crafted from solid wood with rich, warm tones and beautiful patina throughout. Featuring ha...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Light Oak Farm Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very creative, inspiring French farmhouse table from circa 1910 handcrafted from light oak. The top surface, made of quarter-sawn planks with fantastic grain pattern, has a gentle ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Peugeot Freres Cast Iron Coffee Grinder , 1880's
Located in Ross, CA
Cast iron coffee grinder made by Peugeot Freres in France in the latter part of the 19th century. The grinder is Modele A No 1 and is in good working order. The cast iron base inclu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Modernist pine bench Circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
Modernist pine bench Circa 1950 Maison Lecan presents this beautiful modernist pine bench, fully restored by us. Perfectly stable on its rectangular legs, it is offered here in a ma...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

Italian French Architecture Priveè by Cesar Daly Hand Painted Print 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant and refined print representing French private architecture and, precisely, a the design of a 19th century suburban villa under Napoleon III by Casar Daly. Together with anot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paper

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream and Light Green Lacquered Nightstands
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim, and original brass hardware. Each measu...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Set of 6 Design Audoux & Minnet Chairs 1950s Original Wood and Hemp
Located in leucate, FR
Discover a truly rare and authentic ensemble: this superb set of six chairs designed by the celebrated French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet in the 1950s. These iconic piec...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Hemp, Wood

French Bookcase with Brass Mesh Doors Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pine Bookcase with two brass mesh doors. The mesh is hand-made with brass wire. This item has a patine in the oak style. The cornice was missing, so it has been redone. For the momen...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic Country French Cherry Farm Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Desirable 19th Century French Farm table with fine traditional form. Having a time softened plank top with various wear including old work marks, worming and burns and two utensil d...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Large Antique Hammered Copper Cauldron
Located in Ross, CA
Large antique hammered copper cauldron with handle. Uniquely shaped, larger in the middle than the top and base. Great for a French decor, flowers or holding wine and other drinks. ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique French Breton Jam Cabinet Cupboard Storage Drawer Carved Oak 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Oak Breton Jam Cabinet with Drawer~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furniture orig...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose f...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Antique French Craftsman Work coffee table circa 19th century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French work coffee table made in the 19th century This carpenter work bench is perfect to be used as a coffee table, an end bed or a entry hall bench...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Abalone

Louis XVI Style Nightstands with Drawers and Cabriole Legs, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Country French Nightstands are the ideal combination of size, form and function, making them perfect as bedside companions, a small storage space in the office or family room...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage tasseled floral Aubusson pillow
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage tasseled Aubusson tapestry floral pillow. This floral tapestry has beautiful tones of rose, soft green and tan. The tapestry remnant w...
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2010s French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Tapestry

French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and upholstered from the bone; they were given a comple...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Zebra Hide, Wood

Set 6 Vintage French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Rush Seat Bleached Oak Farmhouse
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Vintage French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Rush Seat Bleached Oak Farmhouse. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 antique/vintage French chairs, perfect for either a dining roo...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Oak

Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Dining Table
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Thomasville French Provincial Dining Table. The top of this table is gorgeous and an eye catcher! It is in great condition, only light wea...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

18th Century Italian Painted Wardrobe
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Italian Painted Wardrobe from Convent. Two-part wardrobe, with late 19th century restoration and addition of large deep open-face drawers.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Early 20th century French Sarreguemines Agreste Dinner Ware Twenty One Pieces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Twenty-One Piece Set of French Provincial faience Dinnerware, early 20th c., by Sarraguemines, Agreste pattern (meaning rural, rustic) consisting of...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Country French Provincial Pine Work Table or Island
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautiful mid-20th century French Provincial work table, kitchen island, or console, sourced from Provence and reminiscent of a traditional French butcher block. Hand-crafted from ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim, and original brass hardware. Measu...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Light Blue Ivory French Provincial Floral Needlepoint Square Cushion Pillow
Located in New York, NY
New French Provincial Style Floral Needlepoint square pillow Measures: 16 x 16 inches.   Complimentary shipping in the Continental US!
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1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

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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