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: Mid-20th Century
Octogonal Wall Mirror with Carved Gold Wooden Frame, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Octogonal Wall Mirror with Carved Gold Wooden Frame, 1940´s.
Its octagonal shape makes this mirror a unique piece.
Its frame is fully carved, which gives grandeur to this precious pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Spanish Leather and Wood Chairs, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This is still quality from the past. Spring core seat that can still proudly present itself full of stability.
The leather is a little cracked here and there, but this fits perfectl...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Set of Eight French Leather Tufted Dining Chairs C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Provincial style dining chairs, featuring two armchairs and six side chairs upholstered in distressed tufted leather with nailhead trim detail. The chairs stand ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair of French End Table w/ Drawers and Granite Tops C. 1930's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Provincial painted side tables, each with two drawers and brass hardware, standing on cabriole legs ending in hoofed feet. The granite tops feature a blend of cream, ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Granite
Vintage Concrete Shore Bird
Located in Houston, TX
This concrete shore bird sits on one iron leg and a concrete base. Found in Southern France this piece will add a bit of whimsy to your home or garden.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
1950s French Footstool in Scalamandré 'Polar Bear - Blue Frost' Mohair
By Scalamandre
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning, 1950s French Provincial footstool. The piece has been newly reupholstered in Scalamandrés 'Polar Bear' mohair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Wood
A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the time and is often considered a beautiful decorative item. Carved eggs were often craft...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
GLO-MAR ARTWORKS Mid 20th Century Brass French Provincial Candle Sconces - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style mirrored candle wall sconces by Glo-Mar Artworks. Solid brass decoratively sculpted with a center oval shaped mirror, garland swag draping the mirro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Solid Brass French Provincial Dolphin Candle Sconce
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style mirrored candle wall sconce, unbranded. Solid brass decoratively sculpted with a center rectangular shaped mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Table d'appoint régionaliste attribuée à Charles Dudouyt - 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Regionalist side table or bedside table attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Very beautiful wood work. The different geometric shapes remain very modern while retaining this artisanal work.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with gorgeous book-matched top and carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Mid Century Audoux Minet French Wicker and Pine Armchair
Located in London, GB
A rare hand crafted Audoux Minet armchair in pine and wicker. A vintage French classic, the chair was designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet in the mid century. Extremely comforta...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hemp, Cord, Pine
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
French ceramic 1950's table lamp
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Esthetically pleasing hand crafted ceramic lamp stand (with original shade). Beautifully glazed by a skilled artisan. Interestingly it has typically cubist shapes and vivid colours. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1960s French Glass & Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stylish, unusual and top quality mid 20th century, French 1960s glass and brass floor lamp. The original lamp shade above a cut glass and brass stem, all standing on four splayed s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Marquetry Bedside Table / Nightstand, c. 1930’s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
A fantastic little French Marquetry Bedside Table with gorgeous bookmatched wood detailing along each side and across the tabletop. The ...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Beech Carpenter's Work Table or Console c 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
French work bench made circa 1950.
This carpenter work table is perfect to be used in an entry and in a part of a room as a console with character.
The nicks, scratches, dents, cuts,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Beech
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Lovely French Mid-Century Modern Working Wooden Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
A pitcher in glazed ceramic - Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot - France - 1960s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pitcher in glazed ceramic, created by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot in the 1960s. A decorative accessory to be displayed alone or as part of a collection. The maker's mark is visible on...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Terracotta Large Vase Planter Anduze Style Patio Garden 20th Mid-Century
By Boisset
Located in Labrit, Landes
This terracotta planter is made is the Anduze style from the Boisset brothers manufacture.
This type of vase has been made by the Boisset family at Anduze in the South of France for...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Four Dordogne Chairs by Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand France 1960s
Located in London, GB
Set of four dining chairs "Dordogne" for Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou.
Robert Sentou (1922-2008), had founded 1947, a furniture manufacturing workshop he called "La Chaise Pai...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Ash
French Provincial Louis XV Mahogany and Tufted Leather Twin Beds, Pair
By Robert Lewis
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style twin beds
By Robert Lewis Fine Furniture
USA, Circa 1950s
Carved mahogany, with brass studded tufted leather.
Measures...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Style Rectangular Ornate Wall Mantle Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Rectangular Ornate Wall Mantle Mirror
Gorgeous Vintage French Provincial Style Mirror that you will love havin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
Perriand Style Tripod Stool C1960s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous wooden tripod stool from Mid-Century France in the style of Charlotte Perriand.
Beautiful wood grain and texture, nice colour with good patina.
In great vintage condition,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
A pitcher in glazed ceramic - Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot - France - 1960s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pitcher in glazed ceramic, created by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot in the 1960s. A decorative accessory to be displayed alone or as part of a collection. The maker's mark is visible on...
Category
1960s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Eight French Country Ladder Back Armchairs w/ Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Provincial Ladderback armchairs with rush seats, crafted by Le Monde du Bois, a French furniture manufacturer in the early 1900's. These chairs beautifully capture the rustic elegance and refined craftsmanship of early 20th century French furniture...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
Verre, Vase, Robert Picault en céramique Française Vallauris 1960/70 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Robert Picault (1919-2000) Céramiste de génie, ayant travaillé étroitement avec Picasso et Roger capron, il crée son propre alquifoux (mélange de de sulfure de plomb et de sable) et ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Custom Cowhide and Smooth Black Leather French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and extremely expensive custom-made pair of 1940s era French Louis XV or Country French open arm bergere chairs. They are upholstered in natural cowhide and natural ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Maison Jansen Attributed French Mid-Century Steel Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
Very heavy iron or steel bench attributed to Maison Jansen. French Mid-Century steel frame vanity stool with metal rope and tassels on all 4 corners and metal rosette’s adorning t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Directoire Gilded Carved Wood Wall Mirror, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful gold leaf mirror. The mirror is carved wood and not plaster. The gold is very well done and has a great patina. The mirror dates from the 1940s.A Venetian mirror ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Country French Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Hall Bench will add a touch of provincial flair to any room or hallway, plus the added convenience of a place to sit, and even a bit of storage under the seat,...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Beautiful fruit bowl or centerpiece in braided enameled ceramic in the style of Jérôme Massier dating from the 1950s, produced in Vallauris, France.
This bowl is covered with a very...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Wood Demi Lune Nightstands with Marble Top, 1940, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Carved Wood Demi Lune Side Tables or Nightstands with One Drawer and Marble Top.
Pair of Demi Lune side tables or bedside tables ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and shape. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Franco Albin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Fresque, Tableau de Arthur Girod en céramique Française 1950
By Arthur Girod
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Fresque en céramique aux couleurs éclatantes, se compose de 12 carreaux 15cmx15cm numérotés en superbe état.
Rarissime de pouvoir trouver des œuvres de Arthur Girod ,artiste poète qu...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century French Framed Landscape Painting on Stretched Canvas by G. Paël
Located in COLMAR, FR
A very decorative, vintage, landscape painting sourced in France. This oil painting on stretched canvas is signed by artist, G. Paël, in the lower right corner (see photo). The artwo...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Impressionist Still Life Roses in Window Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage mid century oil on canvas painting of still life with flowers on table by a sunny window. Interesting perspective w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Double Armoire Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style double armoire dresser or linen press
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with inset burl woo...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century French Provincial Chest By John Widdicomb In French Blue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Provincial chest in an original French blue paint by John Widdicomb. It has the original brass hardware and dovetail construction. The nightstands are available as w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wall holder In Bronze of French origins From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Experience an antique atmosphere with this pair of French bronze wall sconces from the 1930s. These wall sconces are more than just lighting fixtures; they are timeless works of art ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Green French Vintage Pottery Jaspe Glazed Pitcher
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Pottery Jaspe Multicolored Pitcher with Handle, France
Large French pitcher in terracotta with yellows, browns and greens with a marbleized glaze. The pottery piece has one ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
French Provincial Corner Side Table made in Metal and Ceramic, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
French Provincial Corner Side Table made in Metal and Ceramic, 1960s
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Théière Saint Clément décor grappe de raisin en céramique Francaise 1950 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
La barbotine est un mélange d’argile et d’eau utilisé pour couler une pièce ou pour coller entre eux les éléments d’une faïence. Mais quand, en broc’, on parle barbotine, on évoque ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Pedestals With Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of French pedestals with marble tops. Great addition to your architectural French inspired home and interiors.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Cherry You and Me Nightstands with Drawers and Open Shelf, 1960s, Set of
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant pair of coffee tables or bedside tables in antique 1960s Louis XV style, fine walnut. This pair of nightstands has particularly slim legs. One of them has three comfortable d...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Bedside Tables with Cabriole Legs, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands - each Stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a frieze of two drawers with brass pulls, apron bottom, and set upon four...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1930’s Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's silver plated metal sunburst flush mount light fixture with 2 innterior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pot à tabac Roger Capron décor "soleils" en céramique Française Vallauris 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Le pot de tabac est une tradition française qui remonte à plusieurs siècles. Utilisé pour conserver le tabac et faciliter son utilisation, le pot de tabac est devenu un objet embléma...
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Little Porcelain Tureen Center Piece or Empty Pocket, French circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French little tureen from Henriot manufactory in Quimper, Britanny.
The porcelain manufactories exist in Quimper since the 18th century.
Decorated with patterns typical of Britanny, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Grosfeld House Style French Provincial Louis XV Bleached Walnut Bedside Chests
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form nightstands, chests of drawers, or commodes
In the manner of Grosfeld House
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved bleached walnu...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Terracotta Large Vase Planter Anduze Style Patio Garden 20th Mid-Century
By Boisset
Located in Labrit, Landes
This terracotta planter is made is the Anduze style from the Boisset brothers manufacture.
This type of vase has been made by the Boisset family at Anduze in the South of France for...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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
1930’s Small Gilt Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French gilt metal sunburst light fixture with interior lights and cut glass inset
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Two Drawers Painted in Light Beige Wood Kidney Nightstands, 1940s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Two elegant bedside or side tables in solid wood, Louis XV style painted in light beige with floral touches. Made of carved wood, around 1940.
A superb 1940s French wooden two drawer...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.
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