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: 20th Century
Period: Mid-20th Century
French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier Reverse Painted Glass Center Pediment
Located in Toledo, OH
French style brass and crystal chandelier sky blue reverse painted glass inner center pediment. Handcut crystal and star drops. Unusual chain links.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of French mid-century large structural armchairs made from bamboo and rattan, reflecting the timeless elegance of mid-20th-century aesthetics. The frames feature a dark brown fi...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
A Superb pair of French Neo Classical Large Brass Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb pair of French Neo Classical Large Brass Wall Lights
A very handsome pair of large very Heavy Brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style with acanthus leaf an...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Row of 3 French Bentwood and Turned Wood Coat Hooks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Row of 3 French Bentwood and Turned Wood Coat Hooks
This is a very practical row of iron Hat and Coat Hooks, each hook has a bentwood coat carrier and a turned wooden knob for a hat...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bentwood
Live Edge Elm Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Live edge elm table with exquisite top. Stands on three leg trunk. Absolutely stunning table with a lot of character.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Urns - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your shelf, mantel, or garden vignette with this charming pair of vintage Boho-style wrought iron urns. Crafted with timeless classical lines and adorned with a raised vine m...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pr French Sconces, 3 arm Gold Dore "finish , Lady Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HI-quality castings in fine details made from the original . All metal finished in a polished Antique Gold Dore" finish . Set up for Candles . Not wired ! There is a bar on the rever...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sterling Silver Carafe with Crest
Located in Vista, CA
Sterling silver carafe with crest, used for hot milk or cream.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair French Bronze Ormolu Cherub Tazza Dishes Bowls Clodion
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt rococo urns in the Louis XVI manner
Very opulent pair, just crying out to be the centrepiece to any interiors scheme
So intricately cast with the rocaille details
Ve...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Dutch Finely Carved Oak Coat Hat Scarf Wall Rack Hanger French Hooks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely, heavily carved Dutch oak wall hanging coat hat and scarf rack with French gold gilt brass hooks
A very good lookin...
Category
20th Century Danish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Coffee/Tea Pot with Animal Spout
Located in Vista, CA
Sterling Silver Coffee/Tea pot with Animal spout.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops
Located in Godshill, 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
Large French Rococo Style Teardrop Chandelier A Fine Piece
Located in Godshill, 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
Vintage French Style Distressed Fruitwood and Green Marble Top Tall Side Table
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning vintage French style distressed fruitwood round tall side table/Lamp table.
A classic timeless and luxurious style inspired by the 18th and 19th century French design.
This ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Hand Painted Faience Vase Signed Henriot Quimper
Located in Beirut, LB
This beautiful faience piece features colorful hand painted decor. The painted elements include a framer dressed in traditional, historically accurate clothing with floral decor .
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Large Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror This Is a Lovely Old Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Decorative Gilt Wall Mirror
This is a lovely old mirror, it is set in a Decorative Gilt 6” wide Frame, the mirror can be hung either Portrait or ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Ivory Wood Painted Antique Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A lovely pair of vintage French wood painted chairs with ivory upholstered seat and back. This super chic pair has a delicate presence and is an adorable addition to either side of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Stunning Pair of French Black Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning pair of 20th century French quality leather and ebonised wooden upholstered black leather club armchairs. Retaining the original leather ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather
French Walnut Cartonniere Wellington Chest Filing Cabinet, Reception Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French walnut Cartonniere wellington chest filing cabinet, reception hostess greeting station
This is a traditional French Cartonniere, it is a dou...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces with Mirrored Backs '2 Pairs Available'
Located in Pembroke, MA
Large and impressive pair of French provincial wrought iron sconces with three arms and mirrored backs, (late 19th-early 20th century). Gilded tole acanthus leaf details. Two pairs a...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Large French Crystal and Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Crystal and Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
This is an excellent quality piece, the decorated brass centre column supports the scrolling br...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Square Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A square mirror imbued with the elegance and preciousness of the French ceramist's work.
This beautiful object features a pattern of olive and brown gla...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century French Wooden Floor Abacus
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden abacus created in 20th century France. A symbol of antiquated mathematical processes, this seemingly simple stack of slidable wooden beads can be used for subtraction, addit...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Coffee Table and 4 Cubic Seats
Located in Paris, FR
Large and rare coffee table produced by Tecno in the 1970s with 4 poufs that fit together at each corner of the table. A steel plate covers the seat of the cubic poufs. The center of...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Walnut Commode with Gilt Mounts
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Antique French walnut two drawer commode with gilt metal mounts and hardware, carved, curved legs and shaped top.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs, supporting an over-upholstered seat, back and sides, covered in rose Cumming’s antique...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Stunning French Cristal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A stunning French cristal 6 branch brass chandelier
This is a superb brass chandelier, the centre baluster is covered with glass and at th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Chandelier, Brass and Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed for a lighting showroom in LA, double shades hanging from all brass frame. Solid brass X-cross banding. With 5 light cluster bodies. Total 10 lights. Good size for a ...
Category
1990s North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stoneware Pot
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
This vintage Provincial ecru-glazed earthenware two-handled crock is from France and would be perfect for displaying dried flowers or with a collection of other crockery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Gold Framed Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mirror from France, one of a kind.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Garden Table
Located in London, England
Folding French garden table in original green paint finish. Circa 1930
H 70cm x W 120cm x D 80cm
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Style Bronze Three-Arm Gold Dore Sconces Fruit and Floral Details
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning pair French style gold doré bronze three socket sconces. Twisted arms with grape clusters details. Fruit designs at the top featuring pineapple, grapes and apples. Three-dim...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
1960s Italian White Patinated Wooden Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your space with the timeless allure of this 1960s Italian white patinated wooden chest of drawers. Radiating an air of elegance, the base is finished in a pristine white, acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1900s French Tin Figurine
Located in High Point, NC
This metal figure was made in France at the turn of the 20th century. Depicting a youthful figure in motion, holding a bird aloft, the miniature sculpture recalls the classical motif...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tin
Fine Hand Forged Eight-Light Iron Lantern with Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine hand forged iron lantern with glass panels. 8-light.
France, circa 1940.
Dimensions: Height 36" x diameter 14"
CW1385.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair made in Italy with original orange floral upholstery in good condition. Chair has crack in top of the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Iron Candelabra
Located in Washington, DC
A heavy cast iron three prong Candelabra
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Carved Mahogany Coffer
Located in Vista, CA
French carved Mahogany coffer, applied carved center panel with medallion, relief linenfold carved panels, fielded panel sides, and a graduated step base.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of Early C20th Breton Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of early C20th Breton rush seat armchairs.
Superb oak and rush seat chairs with bobbin ears, feet and arm supports. The front stretchers...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
Faux Bois Planter
Located in London, England
Concrete faux bois garden planter.
Circa 1930.
H 108cm x W 73cm x D 55cm
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Elegant French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Wall Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French brass and crystal chandelier wall lamps,
This is a very a pretty pair, the brass the lamps have chains of lusters...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Triple Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French neoclassical brass triple wall lights
A very handsome pair of brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style of a lighted torch
Each light has 3 branch...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Charming French Cut Glass and Brass 6 Branch Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A charming French cut glass and brass 6 branch chandelier
This is an excellent quality and very dainty piece, the brass has a gilded finish and the 6 arms are hung with faceted gl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1900s French Provincial Wooden Vitrine Counter
Located in High Point, NC
A simple Provincial silhouette and a nostalgic patina give this antique wooden vitrine an air of yesteryear. Made in France at the turn of the century, this piece would have likely o...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt arm chairs with hand woven fabric
Quality pair of French fauteuils recently upholstered with applied gold leaf decoration
As rec...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Other
French Hand Carved Table with Porcelain Plaque & Gold Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved wood table with porcelain plaque and gold finish depicting a small group in a garden accompanied with a lamb. Made in France, circa 19...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
1970s Rotogravure Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden table lamp from France, produced circa 1970. A carved column, an etched cylinder: a former rotogravure wallpaper printing roll becomes a charming, vintage table lamp; rising...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Style Framed Oil Painting of a Landscape of People in a Lakesi
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial-style (mid-20th Century) oil on canvas painting depicting a pastoral scene of women and children next to a lake with mountains and a gazebo in the distance in a rec...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Pair of Blue and Gold Vases
Located in Washington, DC
These are an exceptional pair of large blue and gold high glazed ceramic vases.
The detail in gold has really superb quality peacocks surrounded with leaves.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
CHARLES É FILS DESIGN BRASS Table Lamp
Located in Hawthorne, CA
French Mid-Century Cast Brass Frond Table Lamp by Charles & Fils, circa 1960
An exceptional example of French mid-century lighting design, this sculptural brass table lamp by Charle...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
ANTIQUE DUTCH HEAVILY CARVED OAK COAT HAT SCARF WALL RACK HANGER LiON HEAD HOOKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, heavily carved Dutch oak wall hanging coat hat and scarf rack with French Lion's head gold gilt...
Category
20th Century Danish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French Savonnerie circa 1950
Handwoven, high pile.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
ANTIQUE DUTCH FiNE CHERUB CARVED OAK COAT HAT SCARF WALL RACK HANGER ROYAL HOOKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, heavily carved Dutch oak wall hanging coat hat and scarf rack with French Royalty head gold gilt brass hooks and large Cherub head...
Category
20th Century Danish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Antique Dutch Finely Light Oak Coat Hat Scarf Wall Rack Hanger French Hooks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, heavily carved Dutch oak wall hanging coat hat and scarf rack with French gold gilt brass hooks
A v...
Category
20th Century Danish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Gold Finished Wrought Iron Lanterns with Textured Glass and Glass Beads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gold finished wrought iron lanterns with textured glass and glass beads. Already rewired for US Lighting Standards.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Alps De Provence Original Poster
Located in Faversham, GB
Striking sepia-toned French travel poster featuring the glorious Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in Alpes De Provence.
From a series of posters made to promote reg...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Pine, Paper
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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