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
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Portrait of Samuel Bernard 1729
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Samuel Bernard, Chevalier de l'ordre de Saint Michel, comte de Coubert
Portrait of Samuel Bernard, Counselor of State by Pierre Imbert Drevet.
1729
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Other
Aubusson Manufacture 18th Century Central Medallion Tapestry - W100xH200cm, 1544
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 18th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 100 cm
Height: 200 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapestry has undergone...
Category
1740s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850.
Weathered, small losses and some old repairs.
Lantern can be opened on one side.
Glass of later date.
H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
$797 Sale Price
47% Off
Early 18th Century French Walnut Side Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional early 18th century French Provencial style walnut side table, superbly carved with very old if not original finish.
Extensive and detailed relief carving all the way a...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Antique Tapestry Deer Floral Hand Woven Verdure
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an intricate French tapestry showing a stag amongst foliage and flowers
Great colour scheme with blues and pinks
Good size at over four feet wide - 124 CM
Would make for a great wall hanging and would elevate any interior This is a richly detailed verdure tapestry, a style of decorative wall hanging that was especially popular in 16th and 17th century Flanders and Frances
The tag on the back reads:
'This tapestry reproduction...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric
18th Century French oak cantor stool
Located in Diest, BE
Cantor’s stool in oak wood, France, early 18th century. Unrestored and original condition, beautiful character of the oak.
Great to use as piedestal.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration.
France, circa 1750
Good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
$466 Sale Price
50% Off
18th Century French Carved Oak Serpentine Commode on Hoof Feet
Located in Richmond, VA
18th century French carved oak serpentine commode on hoof feet. 4 smaller drawers over one larger drawer with handsomely carved apron, knees and...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Hera, the Fearsome Queen of Olympus, Tapestry Brussels 18th, 183Lx287H cm
Located in Paris, FR
Hera, the Fearsome Queen of Olympus, Tapestry – Brussels Manufacture, 18th Century – No. 1535
Period: 18th Century
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Wool & silk
Width: 183 cm...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Greenery Tapestry Aubusson manufactury, Circa 1790 L195xh150 - N 1541
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 18th century
Style: GREENWOOD
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool and silk
Width: 195 cm
Height: 150 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tap...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
An Eighteenth Century two part French Vaisselier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An eighteenth century Two part French vaisselier. The etegere top having an inalid star and resting on a two door base cabinet having steel hardware and burl walnut panels.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
French Provincial Faience Floral Plate with Scalloped Edge
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial Nevers (18th Century) faience plate with a center floral spray and a scalloped edge with hand painted border in blue and yellow.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800.
Weathered. Part of the glass of later date.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
$939 Sale Price
55% Off
French Louis XV Period Armoire in Cherry, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Louis XV period armoire in cherry, now converted to a bookcase with antique wire panels inset I the pair of arched doors, the piece retains its original lock and key and has...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$2,400 Sale Price
33% Off
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Fruitwood Daybed Sofa
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
$5,040 Sale Price
20% Off
18th C. French Walnut Fauteuil a la Reine Arm Chair - Penny Morrison
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Provincial Walnut Fauteuil a la Reine, arm chair, 18th century, with an arched back crest, down-swept arms and raised on cabriole legs ending in hoof feet, of pegged construct...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,638 Sale Price
24% Off
Demilune
Located in Napa, CA
Elegant, understated demilune table made from cherrywood, circa 18th century.
Measures: 29.75" high x 43" full diameter x 21" half open
Demilune is a French term meaning half-moo...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$5,500
Mid 18th Century French Regence Mirorr
Located in Belgrade, RS
The frame of this luxurious mirror is made of carved and gilded wood, with silver-plated and green-painted details. The gilding is done using the traditional technique of gilding obj...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Eighteenth Century period Enfilade in oak
Located in Vista, CA
Eighteenth Century period Enfilade in oak. Circa 1760
Solid Oak, Beautifully Hand Carved, Dovetail Construction, Original Hardware, Handsomely Aged Formidable Finish.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early French Two-Tier Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early French two-tier forged iron chandelier circa 1740-1780. Beautiful naturally pitted patina on all hand-forged iron surfaces. All-original. Not wired for electricity. A second ve...
Category
1750s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Provencal Cherrywood, Wire-Front Bibliotheque
Located in Washington, DC
A Provençal, Louis XV period cherrywood bibliotheque with wire-front doors and interior antique hardware latches and key.
Eight interior shelves of lighter wood, comes from Bregnoles in the Var...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
French 18th Century Transition Cherrywood Armoire Cupboard, circa 1760
Located in Salzburg, AT
This is a rather beautiful tall French mid-18th century Transition solid cherrywood armoire cupboard with bonnet top (chapeau de gendarme), decorative shaped panels and original bras...
Category
1760s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Small French Shelf 18th Cent Decor Chinois Yellow Patina
Located in Miami, FL
French shelf ( région de Aix en Provence ) 18 century, Decor Chinois on a yellow background.
Two curved doors. Original condition no restoration.
Elegant and refined design.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Walnut Commode from the Rhone Valley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lovely piece is the quintessential example of a well crafted French commode. The proportions are pleasing, the details are superb with carving on side panels and the front apro...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Grand 18th Century Country French Walnut Doors ~ Plaquards
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Grand 18th Century Country French Walnut Doors ~ Plaquards in Frame are ideal for creating a wall accent or for using in your architectural plan to add interest that simply cann...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Mid-18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Commode in Walnut
Located in Essex, MA
Mid-18th century walnut French Provincial commode of the Louis XV period. Three drawers. Mortise and tenon construction. Edible finish and mellow patina. Quite nice.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Aubusson Greenery Tapestry From 18th Century - L172xH284 cm - No. 1508
Located in Paris, FR
French Greeney Tapestry by Aubusson Manufactury from 18th century
Period: 18th century
Style: Grenery
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & silk
Width: 172 cm
Height: 284 cm...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Buffet a Deux Corps, 18th Century, Normandy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XV period French buffet a deux corps in pine, Normandy region, circa 1780, with nicely carved “bouquet” of love birds and flowers over the upper paneled and carved doors...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Provincial Double Door Armoire
Located in New Orleans, LA
This majestic French walnut armoire is a stunning example of the Provincial style. Standing nearly nine feet high, this rare armoire featuring splendid rocaille carvings above its do...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered but good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$442 Sale Price
58% Off
Eighteenth Century Period Enfilade in Light Oak
Located in Vista, CA
Eighteenth century period Enfilade in light oak. circa 1760
Solid oak, beautifully hand carved, dovetail construction, original hardware, handsomely aged formidable finish.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century Wall Mount Console
Located in palm beach, FL
French wooden console decorated with carved bows and ribbons.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Marriage Buffet a Deux-Corps in Carved Oak from Normandy, circa 1800
Located in Miami, FL
A lavishly carved wedding piece, this oak buffet a deux-corps from Normandy, is embellished with foliage and flowers in carved relief, as well as offering beautifully-articulated applied carvings in high relief as seen in the central flower-filled basket and flanking floral sprays, which are symbolic of a fruitful union. It features the original hand-blown glass, as well as the original pulls, key plates, locks, one key, shelves, and carved escargot feet. A dowry piece of this quality would have been commissioned for a bride of some financial & social standing. France, circa 1800 or earlier (late 18th century).
Perfect for your French provincial kitchen...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Oak
17th-18th Century, French Sandstone Mortar and Pestle
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing and very rare sandstone mortar with its wooden pestle, France, circa 1650-1750. Great eyecatcher.
Wonderful weathered condition.
H:11cm W:25,5cm D:cm h 27 b 6
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
$442 Sale Price
52% Off
18th Century French Baker's Table
Located in Ross, CA
Imposing 18th century French "Baker's" table rests a large rectangular walnut top atop a sectioned hollow oak trunk on a separate curved base with four legs. The wood top can be lift...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Mirror & Hand Carved Oak Frame , c. 1800
Located in Ross, CA
Hand carved oak mirror made in France in the late 1700's to early 1800's. The wood is painted gold, the glass itself is not original but antique and has some character marks.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small marble mortar full with small fossils.
France, circa 1750-1850
Weathered.
H:9,5cm W:20,5cm D:20,5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
$442 Sale Price
52% Off
French 18th Century Painted Trumeau With Floral Basket Painting Over Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th Century painted trumeau mirror with floral basket painting over the mirror and gilded accents. Gorgeous original details. Add some French style to your home or design pro...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Carved Fragment on Stands
Located in Vista, CA
Pair of 18th century carved fragment on stands
Wood Carved Gilt scroll acanthus leaf architectural ornamentation mounted on wood and granite stone stands.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
$2,200 / set
18th C. French Carved Buffet with Distressed Painted Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th C. Carved French Provincial buffet with original metal hardware. The buffet stands on four cabriole legs. There is a carved sunflower between the two drawers. Amazing dovetai...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone
$2,880 Sale Price
40% Off
18th Century Country French Provincial Painted Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Provincial Painted Buffet boasts tailored, elegant lines that combine with the distressed painted finish to create a light and airy look that is compatibl...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large French Provincial Pottery Urn / Vase / Pitcher, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A timeless, Classic French 18th century provincial pottery / ceramic urn or pitcher with beautiful, natural time worn patina and a stunning form featuring three dramatic handles and ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
18th-19th Century, French Limestone Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare limestone mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered and but in a good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
$442 Sale Price
58% Off
Large French 17th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand forged Iron candleholder in Gothic style.
Although the Gothic period was already over this style stayed popular for a long time in the French country side.
Very beaut...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
$2,657 Sale Price
43% Off
French 17/18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand forged Iron candleholder in Gothic style.
Although the Gothic period was already over this style stayed popular for a long time in the French country side.
Very beautiful detailed with French Fleur de lyse...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,151 Sale Price
48% Off
French Aubusson Tapestry 18th century, Gallant Scene - 185lx220hcm - No 1538
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 18th century
Style: Romance
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool and silk
Width: 185 cm
Height: 220 cm
Depth: 1 cm
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapestr...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique 18th C French Provincial Chestnut Brass Studwork Cabinet Cupboard 1720
Located in Portland, OR
A most unusual antique 18th century French Provincial chestnut cabinet, Brittany, circa 1720.
The cabinet is made from solid figured chestnut, decorated with the original brass stud-work. Twin cupboards...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,956 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Faience Plates Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 18th century French faience plates with primitive hand painted decoration each by different artists. In varying condition, with chips and glaze losses on edges of scall...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
18th Century French Faience Plates Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 18th century French faience plates with primitive hand painted decoration of fruit baskets and grapes, each by different artists. In varying condition, with chips and g...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
First Station, Jesus In Agony In The Garden Of Olives, French Tapestry - N 1566
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture Aubusson
Period: End of 18th, start of 19th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Width: 160 cm
Height: 190 cm
Depth: 1 cm (avec doublure)
Located a stone's throw...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Faience Water Vessel, “Pulcinella”, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare water cistern in the form of the character Pulcinella, likely produced in Moustiers, circa 1760. Water was added to the hole in his hat and he held 2 spigots (now missing) to...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
$1,800 Sale Price
28% Off
Antique 18th Century French Ceramic Pitcher, Brown Glaze, Gorgeous Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pitcher vase
France
18th century
Brown glaze with a stunning patina from age.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Hand-Painted Faience Terrine – Rustic Provençal Style – Bird & Botanical
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Hand-Painted Faience Terrine – Rustic Provençal Style – Bird & Botanical Motifs – 19th-Century Tradition
Description:
This is a charming French faience terrine, hand-painted ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
18th Century Louis XV Light Ochre Marble Fireplace with Carved Floral Centre
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exceptional fireplace surround originates from France and dates to the mid-18th century. Carved from a luminous ochre marble, it embodies the graceful aesthetics of the period—c...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Green Painted Carved Wood Louis XV Provencal Console
Located in Washington, DC
A Magnificent green painted carved wood Louis XV Provençal console with white marble top in olive branch motif.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Grain Trunk, c1800, FR-0049
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Grain trunk, c.1800 Very Cool hardware and detailing. Large sized. Good Condition. Wonderful character and paint
Item #: FR-0049
Dimensions...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th century framed French embroidery, Pétanque game - 57x70 cm - No. 1561
Located in Paris, FR
18th century needlepoint painting, Pétanque game - 57x70 cm - No. 1561
Framed by our Parisian artisan workshop
Era: 18th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 57...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century Cupboard or Cabinet, Wine Rack, Pine, French, Restored
Located in Miami, FL
Large 18th century Spanish furniture made of pine. It has a coffered ceiling with two doors in the upper part, two drawers in the lower part and three large shelves inside. This huge...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Zabihi Collection Mid 18th Century French Tapestry of Charlemagne
Located in New York, NY
Beauvais, France. Depicts arrival at a castle, royal horse being heralded by trumpeter and escorted by two guards, continuous floral border and two minor borders. Linen and wool slit weave Beauvais technique with natural indigo, weld, walnut husk, tannin variegated, lichen and moss greens. Condition: Good. Original border intact, minor repair and protective reconstruction with back added as structural safeguard. Some areas with holes, some areas of repair to border.
Measures: 8'7'' wide x 10'1'' long.
Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique French 17th Century Blank Chest/ Trunk w/ Lions Feet Base
Located in North Miami, FL
This outstanding and rare 17th century French trunk with original iron nails and brackets, lock, etc. The top lid opens to a large storage space and a side cabinet also with lid. L...
Category
Late 17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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