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.
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Style: French Provincial
Period: Early 20th Century
Vintage French Shell Carved Red Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Sheridan, CO
Continental red marble fireplace surround, early 20th c., having molded mantel shelf, over shell carved apron, pilaster corner supports, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Multicolored seat Bobbin corner chair, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice multicolored seat corner chair, also called Bobbin chair, made in France between the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Bobbin chairs were c...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood
French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French painted terra cotta urn uplight. Beautiful hand painted details. Add some lighting drama to your home.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Christofle Spoons Forks & Cake / Pie Server in Japonais Pattern-13 Piece
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Christofle antique flatware set of six spoons and six forks as well as one vintage pie /cake server included. The spoons and forks were made in Fran...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter with coat of arms dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Majolica Onnaing Hot Air Balloon Money Bank Box, Circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Onnaing Hot Air Balloon Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops
This is a very pretty and dainty piece, the brass has a gilded finish and 4 branches, the light is hung with beautiful Turq...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Green Water Jug With Wooden Lid
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this green glazed ceramic water jug dates from approximately 1910. Classic provincial amphora shape with one of the handles incorporating a functional pouring/fillin...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Antique German Silverplate Pickle Forks, set/2
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique German silverplate pickle forks, set of 2.
Category
Early 20th Century German French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter coat of arms wth dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Jerome Massier French 2-Piece Glazed Burgundy Terra Cotta Urn on a Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful glazed burgundy terra cotta urn on a pedestal by French artist Jerome Massier. Great addition to your classic French inspired interiors. Some wear and chips but adds to the...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Green, Blue & Brown Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Scrolling Iron Base Table With Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and refined Stone top table with Lyre form Iron base with fine form and color. Rectangular with lyre form supports and scrolled stretcher having a beveled and scalloped marbl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Large French Oval Wicker Clad Blown Aqua Glass Carboy or Demijohn, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From France, a super-sized and unusual oval shaped carboy or demijohn, made up of a pale aqua colored, mouth blown glass bottle clad in a hand woven wicker casing with side carrying ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Blown Glass
French handmade tripod stool or small side table
Located in Balen, BE
French artisan wooden tripod stool, handcrafted by a French woodworker using traditional woodworking techniques and joinery.
Made from solid wood, this small stool is a timeless piec...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, uphol...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Housed in a wooden and glass vitrine, this small scale was once used for precision measurements. Made at the turn of the 19th Century in France, this mechanical wonder was crafted wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th French Green Glazed Pottery
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware green confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional green glaze colors . Minor chips and losses to glaze.
These ordinary earthen...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Country French Carved Oak Buffet
Located in Portland, OR
Remarkable French Country Oak Buffet. Exceptional carved details showcase fine craftsmanship. Featuring curvaceous raised door panels, scalloped apron and sweet cabriole legs. Love t...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Tufted Benches with cabriole legs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tufted French Louis XV style benches. There are beautiful carved details throughout. The bench stands on four cabriole legs that end in rams head feet. They are upholstered i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut French Provincial Secretary Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
Exceptional in every way! Imported from Belgium this French display cabinet with secretary desk is as enchanting as it is functional. Exquisitely crafted of walnut with incredible ha...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage French Saynètes Calendar Illustrations, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
These five rare hand coloured engravings with wooden gilded frames were made in France, circa 1900. The charming saynètes depict different months o...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel This is a Striking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel
This is a Striking piece it is very large and has decoration at the top with entwined leaves with ropes and swags at the sides
The mirror is a...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Yellow, Blue & Brown Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of vintage French arm chairs
Hand carved frames finished in gilt to give it that gold look
Cushioned backs, seats and arms so very comfortable
Reupholstered with floral ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique French Wooden Bistro Table with Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
The unique design of this vintage side table makes a compelling find. Built in France at the turn of the century, a marble tabletop sits atop a wooden trestle frame. Bold lines are s...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Vintage French Country Red Painted Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Set of 4 French Country dining chairs, all of them arm chairs, having wonderful spindle wheat sheaf style backs and natural rush seats. They are painted a red rasberry with an antiq...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Orange, Blue & Brown Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th century. Weathered but good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large French Rococo Style Teardrop Chandelier A Fine Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo Style Teardrop Chandelier
A Fine Piece, in age darkened Brass and Crystal, a large piece which gives a very attractive light
The Brass frame is very attractivel...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Early 20th C Rustic French Mustard Glazed Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 12.25” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French A La Ménagère copper cook pot. Famous Paris Department Store. This department store on the ground floor of the magnificent building at 20 Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle was...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Orange, Blue & Gray Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Fine Quality Late 19th Century “Dome“ Shaped Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fine Quality Late 19th Century “Dome“ Shaped Box . Beautifully Crafted, Constructed of “Burled Amboyna Wood” with Ebony edging. Nice small proportions with a deep patination and reta...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ebony, Amboyna
1900s French Oak Pedestal
Located in High Point, NC
A turn of the century oak pedestal produced in France, this four columns pedestal makes for an ornate statement. Industriously hand carved, this corinthian inspired piece features th...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Hand-Painted Sèvres Porcelain Biscuit Jar with Marking
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in timeless art with this exceptional biscuit jar made of exquisite Sèvres porcelain. The Sèvres mark on the base confirms its authenticity and origin from one of th...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
HB Quimper Grand Maison Seated Breton Garçon Plate, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique French Bleached Oak Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden mirror made in 1900s France. The simple, molded rectangular shape of this mirror exudes a sense of sunny calm. This one of a kind mirror combines traditional design with a m...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Garçon Low Footed Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a low footed faïence comport or compote serving piece, France, circa 1910 – 1915.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB repres...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Cast Iron Bamboo Motif Hallway Tree Coat Rack, France 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A free standing antique French patinated cast iron coat rack or hallway tree featuring a sculptural faux bamboo motif frame. This rack has eight double ho...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Gilt Bronze Pan Putti Candelabras, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of gilt bronze Pan Putti candelabras. Great sculpting details.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Wedding Domes
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is delighted to present an exquisite pair of French wedding displays, elegantly showcased within their original, generously sized glass domes. Adorned with int...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique French Provincial Round Giltwood Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial style gilt wood mirror with fleur de lis motif
USA, Circa early 20th Century
Measures: 24.75"W x 1"D x 29.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Burl
Nightstands with French Marquetry Inlaid, 1920s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of nightstands or secretary desk with French marquetry on the top, each one slightly oval in shape with a central drawer that has two bronze handles and frontal marquetry. On th...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Server w/ Condiment Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a Breton handled serving piece with an attached condiment bowl, France, circa 1915 – 1920.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The H...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
French Majolica Oyster Platter Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Large French majolica oyster platter with handle Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Set of 6 French Vintage Worn Oak Stitched Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF SIX FRENCH OAK AND COGNAC STITCHED-AND-STUDDED LEATHER DINING CHAIRS
Circa early 20th century
Item # 308ZOG16A
A rich and wonderful set of six dining chairs, they feature won...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique French Bleached Oak Floor Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
This oak floor lamp was produced in France during the turn of the century. Elevated to nearly six feet, this tall lamp exhibits a subdued palette and soft lighting. Crowned by an upd...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Box Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming box bench of diminutive proportions in pine with remnants of white and pink paint on the seat and sides.
The ample-sized box has a slatted backrest and two low arms and i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1920. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the early 20th century.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. Seats upholstered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height 98 cm / seat height. 4...
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1920s Norwegian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Large Oak Farm Table with Two Matching Benches, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and large French Provincial farm table with two matching benches or stools. Striking French design from the 1900s. The farm table consists of a solid oak base with the or...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Patinated Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A graceful form and dreamy patina make this vintage wooden vitrine a one-of-a-kind display case. Hand-built in France at the turn of the century, windows on all four sides of the cab...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
A pair of French Bobbin Corner chairs
Located in LYON, FR
Pair of early French 20th century corner chair in coil-turned oak with rush seat. Excellent condition, completely original, no repairs or old modifications.
Sourced in Lyon France.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box is a splendid relic from a bygone era! The original design was intended as a place to keep freshly baked bread, literally under ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Measure: diameter / 14.5".
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane Walnut Dinin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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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