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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
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

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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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

French 18th Century Map of Paris by Turgot
By Michel Etienne Turgot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Complete Paris map set of etchings by Turgot. This printing is from the 1960s and have warm natural color to the paper. Frame each individually to your liking. The overall dimension ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paper

19th Century Large Coffee Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
19th Century Large oak coffee table with side drawer.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Country Painted Quatrefoil Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Painted Quatrefoil bookcase or long console table with a painted green distressed finish. A beautiful piece for book storage and display, this bookcase console table f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Terracotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
Evoking the golden hues and timeless rhythm of rural Provence, this late 19th-century wine jug is a soulful relic of French country life. Made circa 1880, its hand-thrown terracotta ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Provincial Black Painted “Mazarin” Pedestal Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PROVINCIAL EIGHT-LEGGED "MAZARIN" PEDESTAL DESK IN BLACK PAINT France, circa last quarter of the 18th century Item # 403ZLJ18Q An absolutely stunning eight-legged "Mazarin" pedestal...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Giltwood sunburst mirror, circa 1910, France. Hand-carved with original gilded finish and mirror glass.
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

French Provincial Painted Round End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece combines timeless 18th-century French Provincial design with modern functionality. The lightly distressed Harvest White painted finish and intricate details make it a stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Oval Mahogany End Tables
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair oval partial ebonized mahogany marble top oval end tables surrounded by bronze.
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Oval Mahogany End Tables
Pair of Oval Mahogany End Tables
$3,040 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Mahogany Brass Two-Tier Side or Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
A charming French 19th century Louis XVI style side table in mahogany. The table is raised on cabriole legs. The table has two tiers decorated with pierced brass galleries. All below...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brass 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French style 12-arm brass chandelier with cast leaves and floral decoration. Diameter: 58 cm. Height fixture: 65 cm Total height with chain: 80 cm.  
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900 Curved Beech Rocking Chair, attributed to the famous cabinetmaker Mickael Thonet (1796-1871), and offers the unusual adva...
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20th Century Austrian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Beech

Late 18th-early 19th French Provincial walnut dough table
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Late 18th-early 19th French Provincial walnut dough table. 27” h. x 40.5” w. x 27” d.
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Early C20th Faux Bamboo Mirror
Located in London, GB
Early C20th faux bamboo mirror. Wonderful French mirror with turned beech frame and original back. In very good, solid condition with some wear and chipped ends (see photos). Light ...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Beech, Pine

19th Century French Aubusson Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful mid 19th century French Aubusson tapestry depicting several children in period clothing playing on a log teeter-totter under an oak tree, a...
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1860s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Italian Provincial Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
With walnut and oak parquetry with a serpentine form front, three short panel inlaid drawers with antique pewter handles. The nightstands are raised on short cabriole legs. Dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Side Tables Walnut Leather Top by HAMMARY
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage French ...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Antique European French Heavy Linen Red Stripe Grain Sack, circa 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique European French long grain sack homespun linen fabric with red striped. A large grain bag made of a narrow woven length of homespun linen that was folded over and hand-stitched along the long sides. Antique grain sack, handwoven and hand loomed bags in linen all pure handwork (hand-woven) sewn with rustic seam and chute. Great linen fabric, coarse, rustkal, very heavy quality natural linen, here is a gorgeous large grain sack that dates circa 1930. The fabric is a vintage European heavy weight linen and hemp blend, hand woven with red colored stripes on a warm natural ground. Beautifully woven rustic look makes it a brilliant fit for any country style or farmhouse decor. Wonderful for so many different projects, these textiles were made to stand the test of time and are ideal for pillow covers, bath mats, table runners, this grain sack is very long and would make a fantastic floor pillow, they are strong enough for upholstery, gorgeous on a patio, garden, terrasse. Wonderful antique handwoven and hand-loomed linen grain sack that open on one side. Antique European grain sack...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Linen, Hemp

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

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of French Provincial End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial style end table, the square crossbanded top with a three-quarter gallery above an undulating apron fitted with a frieze drawer on cabriole legs joined by a concav...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Arras White Jardiniere, Late 19th Century
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful and rare Arras planter/jardiniere, this model with the horse hoof feet, dating it to the late 19th/early 20thcentury. The white painted wrought iron and riveted form has crackled in the most perfect way over the years, and the jardiniere still has it’s original zinc base liner. In excellent condition and a very unusual rare shape. Measures: height 94cm, width 56cm, depth 44cm. Inside...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an add...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Early 19th Century French Provincial Cherrywood Nightstand
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming early 19th-century French Provincial nightstand crafted in the Loire Valley circa 1820. Made of beautifully figured solid cherry wood, this petite cabinet showcases the na...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

1930's Silvered Metal French Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver leafed metal light fixture with glass inset
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Stoneware Jug, Pitcher, beautiful Patina, from France circa 1960, brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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

Materials

Metal

John Widdicomb French Provincial Cherry Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial solid cherry wood drop leaf extension dining table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 22"W x 40"D x 29....
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Antique French farmhouse table (from Bordeaux) in solid cherry wood
Located in LYON, FR
Very elegant pegged farm table from the 1940s in solid cherry wood. The square base is superb with its rounded finish at the ends typical of Bordeaux farmhouse tables. We find a fair...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial "Stroupe" Fruitwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1969
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consisderation is this Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial "Stroupe" Fruitwood Wall Mirror, Circa 1969 A matching pair of nightstands, dresser and king headboard available in ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood, Mirror

Antique Italian Painted Chest with New Polished Nickel knobs
Located in Wichita, KS
Antique Italian painted chest from early 1900s. The hardware has been updated with large knurled nickel knobs. The piece sits on tapered legs, typical ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Nickel

French ountryside style handcrafted extendable square dining table solid cherry
Located in Landivy, FR
This square dining table is typical of French classical furniture pieces and belongs to our TRADITION collection which takes up the timeless classics of the charm of the French count...
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2010s French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry

19 Century Candle Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lis Detailing This striking wrought iron chandelier evokes the elegance of French Gothic design with its intricate craftsmanship and timeless si...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th c. French Bobbin rush corner chair. French rush-seat corner chair, Coin du Feu. 19th Century French Provincial-style carved oak armchair with open backs and rush seat....
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier The chandelier was acquired through an antique collector's private estate auction. It was originally hung in one of the theaters undergoing ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ornate French Style Wrought Iron Patio/Garden Bar Cart Trolley W/Glass Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique wrought iron bar cart trolley. Perfect for garden server cart. Painted ivory/white with interesting curves and details. Two large front iron wheels and two smaller steel whe...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

John Widdicomb French Provincial White Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or end tables By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Solid cherry wood in white lacquered finish, with original b...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Terracotta Water Pitcher 'Gargoulette', 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
French terracotta water pitcher (Gargoulette), 19th century. A wonderful and rare piece of pottery. The double handled design was for serving water at the table. Traditional mustard ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Faience Hb Quimper Bookends, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good pair of Art Deco Faience bookends form HB Quimper, in good condition, very colorful. Dimensions are 7.5" long by 4.5" and 7" high. Each. Note, one small lost of glazing on the...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Carved French Regency Paint Decorated Console Table w/ Rouge Pink Marble Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved French Regency paint decorated console table w/ rouge pink marble top. Hand painted carved wood frame green, olive, yellow. Figural pink marble top. Nice compact to medium size.
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Terracotta Faux Bois Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Embrace timeless charm with our Antique Terracotta Faux Bois Planter, a tall masterpiece featuring multiple mouths. This exquisite piece seamlessly marries nature-inspired design and...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Old Dish Large from the DIGOIN-SARREGUEMINES factory, White Enameled Faience
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very large 1930 Enameled earthenware dish by DIGOIN-SARREGUEMINES . with the stamp underneath.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian glazed terracotta artichoke garnitures with classical form, alluring variegated color, and time worn finish.
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

French Provincial Directoire Style Chateau Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial Directoire Style Chateau blue painted credenza. This five-door sideboard is unique in the fact that it is generous at 79" long,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Four Door Sideboard in Elm with Brass Inserts, 1960s
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Beautiful elm sideboard coming from a Provincial French private collection. Very good condition. Very special piece that reminds Pierre Chapo's creations.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant pair of wooden chair was made in France, following the charming French Provincial style. They are lacquered with a modern color, tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs
French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs
$1,533 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1930s French Wingback Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
1930s French Wingback Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guillerme et Chambron This exquisite pair of French wingback lounge chairs, dating from the 1930s, beautifully embodies the refin...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Style Cabinet With Multiple Drawers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Grange quality Chest in French Style with Cherry Stain in a useful size. The top with rounded front corners and dowel construction. One small center diamond ribbed drawer at the top over five long drawers, carved and looking like two each with patinated brass knob pulls. With canted ribbed side supports and carved side panels. The frieze with ribbed side panels and one ribbed panel above the carved base. H. 38", W. 25", Depth 15" Condition: Sun struck...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture. The frame is made of antique wood, gilded, simply wonderful. T...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Velvet Sofa
Antique Velvet Sofa
$2,683 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Country French End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French End Table boasts timeless style and flair, yet exudes a casual charm that will make it versatile for a wide varie...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

German Silverplate Master Butter Knife, Cheese Knife & Master Sugar; 3pcs
Located in Malibu, CA
Set of German silver-plate master butter sugar & spreader. This flatware set is from one of the oldest & finest silverplate manufacturers in Germany. On separate listings, you will f...
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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Stone Basin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This basin is small enough to fit on a table indoors or outdoors. It looks beautiful planted with orchids or the like. Patina and wear over years add to the character of this basin. ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

19th Century French Provincial Style Hand Carved Oak Night Stand
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French provincial style hand carved oak night stand in very good original condition. France, circa 1830
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

French Provincial Style Ottoman with Hand Carved Cabriole Legs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Ottoman with Hand Carved Cabriole Legs Newly Upholstery in a Brazilian Cowhide “Cafe Latte” Color Beautiful French Provincial style ottoman with a cr...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Colorful Glazed Terracotta Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large colorful glazed terracotta passata bowl from southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in the Ita...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

French Country Settee & Ottoman Set
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 handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Country Settee...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Wood

French Country Settee & Ottoman Set
French Country Settee & Ottoman Set
$1,421 Sale Price
25% Off
French Provincial Lacquered Black Wood Dining Chair Upholstered Red and White
Located in Brescia, IT
This model is a stunning French provincial style black wood lacquered dining chair hand upholstered in Italy in white cotton fabric and red linen fabric. It is a French contemporary production and it is available in stock. This elegant dining chair is a strong presence in every room of your home. It can be put in contrast inside a minimal style interiors, or put among a maximalist style ones. It has a timeless style, moreover cause the black lacquered wood structure and the contemporary upholstered fabric in geometrical shape, it looks a framed Mondrian painting...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood

French Style Hand Carved Italian Table Desk
Located in Portland, OR
Distinguished European furniture design is apparent with this Italian hand carved table desk. The splendid carvings are on all sides of the apron giving this desk amazing versatility...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Carved Wood Mantel Mirror With Garden Tools & Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, this charming 18Th C. Style French provincial Carved Wood Mantel Mirror With Garden Tools and Basket. This mirror is in a bleached wood color, very natural with remnants of ...
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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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