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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
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Coffee Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style coffee table By Baker Furniture, USA, Circa 1980s Carved oak, with inset beveled glass top. Measures: 39.25" W x 39.25" D x 16...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Pair of Large Danish 1900's Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Charming Blue and White Painted Cylindric Kitchen Tins, Denmark circa 1910. The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted ...
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Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Tin

1920s Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with two lights
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Late 1800s French Chestnut Dining Table - 12 Feet Long with extension leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This late 1800s French Chestnut Dining Table measures 137 inches long, 46 inches wide, and 30 inches high. It includes seven extension leaves for added versatility. The leaves are st...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Chestnut

Very Small 19th Century French Green Yellow Glazed Terracotta Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. Lovely to use as a serving piece. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate. Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Provincial Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The white display case has remarkably subtle details such as slightly splayed legs that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back sofa with oak sculptural carved arm rests ...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug with Romantic French Country Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77921 Antique Portuguese Arraiolos needlepoint rug with Romantic French country style 07'10 x 09'10. Ornate details and effortless...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

Guillerme & Chambron Desk in Oak for Votre Maison, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
This Guillerme & Chambron desk, manufactured in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid-century French design. It is made of high-quality oak wood, which ensures a sturdy and durabl...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th pair of French Faience Candlestick with the Rouen Decor, from the faiencerie of Desvres, signed on bottom Mosanic. Note : one chip on the top. See last picture. Dimen...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Vintage French Cast Iron Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron chair from France, produced circa 1960. A richly decorated garden chair with white and green patination. This cast metal seat stands out fo...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Walnut Nightstands with Marble Top, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XV style walnut nightstands with marble top, 1930s. Beautiful pair of Louis XV style bedside tables, from the 30s. ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Country Side Table, circa 1760
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period side table in stained oak, with a single drawer on cabriole legs, circa 1760. The drawer has a nice old iron ring pull and the piece has a lovely old patin...
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1760s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Solid Oak Console-Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare, metamorphic oak table from 18th century France, appearing to be a substantial console table that easily flips open–nearly doubling in depth–to use as an occasional serving ta...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Terracotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming example of rustic French craftsmanship, this late 19th-century wine jug was hand-thrown in Provence around 1880. Made from terracotta and finished in a vibrant yellow glaz...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta, Paint

The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover Coffee Table Book. Michael Conforti, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Metropolitan Museum of A...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paper

Joseph Landais Palissy Majolica Palissy Fish Platter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Joseph Landais French Palissy Majolica wall platter which features a pike, various other fish and an eel. Blue decorative border around edges. Coloration: cream, blue, brown, are pre...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Set of 3 French Provincial 19th Century Stoneware Pottery Water Jugs with Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This charming set of three French Provincial stoneware pottery water jugs dates back to the 19th century and showcases a stunning time-worn patina. Each jug is uniquely crafted, refl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Antique Bronze Guillaume Coustou Marly Horses Statues as Seen the Louvre
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Guillaume Coustou bronze “Marly Horse” statues as seen in The Louvre Paris These are a very good looking and nicely executed pair, they are in solid bronze and have been wonderfully sculpted The original Marly Horses are two 1743–1745 Carrara marble sculpted groups by Guillaume Coustou, showing two rearing horses with their groom. They were commissioned by Louis XV of France for the trough at the entrance to the grounds of his château de Marly. Coustou's last works, they were intended to replace two other sculpted groups, Mercury on Pegasus and Pegasus, Renown of Horses, both by Antoine Coysevox...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Ea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Jean Pouyat for Limoges Salad Plate Set in Gold and Pink, Set of 6, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely set of Jean Pouyat for Limoges salad plates. In a crisp white porcelain, each plate features a gold, blue and pink filigree pattern with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Gold

De Bournais French Provincial Rafraichissoir Cooler Cocktail Coffee Table
By De Bournais
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare De Bournais French Rafraichissoir / cooler cocktail coffee table. Solid fruitwood throughout. Nicely Finished throughout with good patina. Take a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

French Provincial Hand Made Wooden Bowl Nr.1
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This Bowl is a blend of rustic charm and wood craftsmanship. Handcrafted by french traditional woodworker, each bowl is a unique piece that captures the essence of French provincial ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Provincial White Painted End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
This end table features a solid wood frame finished in a lightly distressed architectural white paint, providing both durability and a fresh, elegant look. The table includes two low...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Mid 19th century French Blue Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Just one French a circa mid 19th century blue porcelain table lamp with bronze fittings on sides, in Louis XVI style
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench. New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt. Gently curved legs hand painted & accented ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Large Rustic European Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid mahogany, in our warm straw wash finish that highlights the natural beauty of the wood grain. With thirteen spacious drawers, each adorned with gold ring pulls, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wood Turned Bobbin Low Rush Chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning rush low chair often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt with lovely sphere or ball feet and two lovely large acorn finials at the top of the backrest. This gorgeous littl...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Antique French Dressing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of primitive Country French Dressing Chairs. Time-softened hardwood frames with curved flat crest rails on the tall shaped slat backs...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot Spain, Circa 1980s Measures: 7.75"W x 7.75"D x 6.25"H Good vintage condition....
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1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Provincial Rattan Planter Chachepot
Located in Brescia, IT
Natural materials and Minimalist style, are the features of this square rattan basket, useful for planter or fire wood. Perfect in every kitchen or dining room We suggest indoor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rattan

French Gray Marble Top Cafe Table with Classic Provincial Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top gray cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provincial iron base. Marble is a stunning early gray marble with side ridged bevel: very nice edge on all ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Rare Majolica Frog Sitting on a Chair Jerome Massier, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Provincial Coffee Table Brass & Glass 1970s by Chapman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Provincial wooden candle or salt box with slide lid. Slide top has beautifully carved floral motif. Box can be standing or hanging (Has twine hanger on affixed to...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Audoux Minet Style Oval Wall Mirror Nautical French Provincial Rope & Jute
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Audoux Minet style oval nautical French Provincial Robe & Jute wall mirror. Superb handmade craftsmanship.
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

French Majolica Pear Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Pear Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1920s French Bronze Double Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French bronze sconces with two lights.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th century pair of terracotta planters / jardinieres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your garden or interior space with this exquisite pair of 19th-century terracotta planters, expertly crafted in France. Each planter showcases intricate detailing and a timel...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Country Chicken Wire Paneled Bookcase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 18th Century Style French Country 4 Door Chicken Wire Paneled Bookcase Store and display your treasured items in this large bookcase. The bookcase is trimmed with intricate ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

French old trading post from the 1900s
Located in LYON, FR
Superb trading counter from the 1900s in oak and pine. Its top has a very pretty veining. All of the finishes on this counter are quite rare and make i...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

French Oval Faience Platter With Flowers Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French Oval Faience Platter With Flowers Moustiers Style.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes with a handmade iron chain and canopy. Large bass ball finial at the base. Newly wired...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron, Brass

Pair of Large Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large porcelain vases in an overall white hue and completed with a gloss glaze. CIRCA: 20th Century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Porcelain Vases
Pair of Large Porcelain Vases
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French Library Table in Bleached Oak
Located in Buchanan, NY
This vintage French library table in bleached oak is a rare find that will elevate any room it's placed in. The large 1950s French library or hall table boasts an impressive size of ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'CER: GALENI'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'CER: GALENI' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Louis Lourioux Porcelain Shell Bird Motif Le Faune Trinket Dish, France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite porcelain trinket dish or catchall by Louis Lourioux. Crafted from fine porcelain, this small dish is created in the shape of a clamshe...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Gold

French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture unusual size, (different finish available)
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1940s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet II
Located in Westwood, NJ
The sleek white harvest exterior, combined with a warm, wood-toned interior, creates a striking contrast that highlights the beauty of your displayed items. The cabinet features lar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Louis XV French Provincial Style Open Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louis XV French Provincial "au coin du feu" around the fireplace armchair with white linen upholstered paneled back and seat. French armchair bergèr...
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood

Antique French Oak Draw Leaf Dining Table
Located in Portland, OR
History, craftsmanship and the beauty of Oak pattern veneer top combine in this lovely antique French dining table. The draw leaf design allows the leaves to be hidden under the top ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pierre Chapo 'R05' Dressing Table in Walnut, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
A very rare copy of the already lesser-known model R05 from the hand of Pierre Chapo. Almost all of his designs that have seen the light of day and have been completed in the Chapo workshop are made of solid elm. Different types of hardwood were used in the workshop to create prototypes. For this R05 dressing table, which has the title “coiffeuse a sept tiroirs” in the original catalog, a dark walnut wood has been used that has acquired a beautiful warm, golden patina over the years. The starting point of the basis of Chapo's designs is always based on the golden ratio and follows the strict principles of form, function, and material. With this R05 we see, among other things, the well-known dovetail joints and notches on the ends. Seven handle-less drawers of different sizes each show a beautiful color shade of walnut wood. Gold streaks alternate with dark blond lines. Precisely because the regular designs are made of elm, it is all the more special that a completely solid walnut has been used here. It even contributes to the adage of Chapo who, as Hugues Magen...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair Pedestal Stands French Empire Tall Tables Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of French pedestal stands in the Empire manner Profusely decorated with intricate marquetry inlay on all surfaces Intricate designs include urns, rosettes, floral sprays...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

Oak Refectory Trestle Dining Table Antique French Farmhouse Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, impressive and rare French farmhouse oak refectory trestle dining table in lovely antique condition. Most likely made in France in the early 20th Century or possibly earl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

French Oval Mirror In Light Yellow Carved Wood From Provence, circa 1950
Located in Paris, FR
French oval mirror from the 50's in carved wood painted in a patinated light yellow Provencal color, "Folk Art" inspired. Decorated with a carved bow i...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Child's Provincial Armchair. French, circa 1850.
Located in Branford, CT
Child's provincial armchair. French, circa 1820. H 24-1/2" W 19" D 20" SH (with cushion) 13-1/2". Condition: Uniform surface loss to painted wooden areas of chair . 
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1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Transition Louis XIV Buffet with Ardoise Marble Top
Located in New Orleans, LA
This buffet has two large doors and an imposing slate colored marble top. The height is a bit taller than normal which gives it an important presence. When you open the doors there...
Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

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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