French Provincial Furniture
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
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Style: French Provincial
Period: Early 20th Century
Forged Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Forged iron floor lamp from twisted iron candle holder raised upon tripod base (circa 1920-1939). Does not include lampshade (listed measurements are without lampshade. Hide drum sha...
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Chairs, 1920s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Set of 2 Antique Castle Chairs in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patinated solid oak fram...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is an elab
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
This is an elaborate and very attractive piece, the lamp has a decorative upright set on a round base this supports a 4 branch candelabra...
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
A very handsome set of Large Heavy Brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style of a Lighted torch with acanthu...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Bistro Table Stand a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand.
Beautiful quality bistro table pedestals from France, made from heavy cast iron suppo...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large French Crystal and Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, 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
French Porcelain Oyster Plates Haviland Limoges, Set of 6
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good set of 6 small porcelain plates and one large porcelain plate with gold leaf decor from Limoges, France for the Haviland & Co.
All in good condition. Circa 1900-1920 . The sma...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Bedside Tables with a Drawer, 1900s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 20th century French bedside tables with a drawer, a low shelf and cabriolet legs. The tables have beautiful carving on the legs and sides and skirting on the front. They also...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Side Cabinet Empire Commode Satinwood
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Amazing French Satinwood Side Cabinet in the Empire manner
Circa 19th Century
This Cabinet is Raised Upon Turned Feet With Brass Castors.
The Cabinet Features 2 Doors, Each Door Havi...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Museum Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden vitrine created in early 20th century France. This enormous display case proudly displays a bold sense of classic and impressive construction. An elegant glass pane slides a...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Birds-Eye Maple and Faux Bamboo Armoire or Wardrobe, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare French Provincial armoire or wardrobe.
Striking French design from the 1900s.
Executed in birds-eye maple and faux bamboo, this stunning piece of craftsm...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Cherry
Antique French Oak Side Table Barley Twist Sofa Foyer Dark Oak c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Oak Side Table Barley Twist Sofa Foyer Dark Oak c1900.
Direct from France, with classic French style, a lovely antique French oak side ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Cutlery Cabinet In Oak With Four Drawers, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Oak cutlery cabinet. It has a large rectangular top with a beautifully carved crest, above four wide but narrow drawers with a lock and key, which open to store cutlery. It is all ra...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Bulbous-Form Light Green Demijohn with Cork Stopper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pale green demijohn/carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. Early 20th Century, France).
Composed of 'blown-to-mold' glass (a method accepted ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cork
French 19th Century Needlepoint Square Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful antique stool was hand-crafted in France, circa 1900. Square in shape, the stool stands on lovely turned and fluted legs connected to an elaborate, hand-carved, and s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Tapestry
1900s French Wooden Side Table
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden side table created in 1900s France. Simple, unassuming, and possessing a quiet disposition, the elegantly minimal construction of this side table allows the beauty of its na...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1920's French Bronze Small Urn Shape Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French small gilt bronze urn shape sconces with twisted two arms
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Continental 2-Panel Painted Canvas Low Screens
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand Painted and nailhead decorative half screens
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather
20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Shelve
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of solid carved French nightstands with Turned columns and Low shelve.
It has one carved drawer with original bronze pull.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Table With Inlaid Split Wood Top and Brass Ormolu Detail
Located in Ross, CA
Antique wood side table with inlaid wood, and cabriole legs adorned with brass ormolu detail.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
1920s Bagues Floral Design Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Bagues sconces with flowers design and two lights
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique 1900 French Tapestry 5' X 4'6"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1930's French Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture flowers and leaves design
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Majolica Fish Jardiniere Fives Lille Circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Fish jardiniere Dieppe Fives Lille Circa 1900.
9.3 inches Lenght.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1920s Starburst Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze double lights sunburst backplate sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1930's French Gilt Bronze Lire Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze lyre shaped sconces with crystal hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs
Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design
Just reupholstered with lovely green floral fabric
Clean from...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric
French Faience Server Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server Oyster signed Henriot Quimper.
3 platters servers and a saucer ( Larger to smaller 13.3" , h 1.6" / 10.5" , h 2.2" / 9.3" , h 2.6" ,total height 14 )
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Armchair, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Antique Castle Chair in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patinated solid oak frame is handc...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
1920's French Small Opaline Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Opaline glass lanterns with interior light and nickel-plated hardware.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Antique Greenglass Bottle Demijohns or Carboy in Authentic Wicker Basket, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy antique glass bottle demijohn.
The carboys were often protected from shocks and temperature variations into a wicker basket. Between the bascket and the bottle...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Straw, Glass
Antique French Luis XV Vanity With Triple Folding Panels Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular antique French vanity with three folding panels mirror and two cabinets, two drawers in each one. Also, it has three marble tops that...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Fine Quality Italian Provincial Paquetry Walnut Dining Table W Leaf
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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This is a gorgeous antique large 65 x 65 inch round Italian provincial dining table...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Oak, Iron and Brass Library Table Banc De France, circa 1920s
Located in East Hampton, NY
An oak, iron and brass frame (added later) library table from the Banc de France, circa 1920. The table is braced by stretcher spanning full length of t...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint Louis, US
Vintage French Provincial sofa reupholstered in red and white striped silk. Combination feather and foam insert on the seats. Refinishe...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric
1900s French Brass Hanging Scale
Located in High Point, NC
A metal scale created in 1900s France. Tidy, industrial, and ornate, this set of scales exudes a sense of articulate composure and homey old-world charm. Two countervailing measuring...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century French Nightstands with Two Drawer & Cabriole Legs, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of French nightstands with two-drawers and cabriole legs. The tables have a beautiful carved in legs and apron front.
Really nice patina.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Umber Glazed Lidded Bowl, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade antique, rustic French stoneware decorative lidded bowl with two large semicircle handles. Thick umber glaze. Beautiful vintage condition consistent with age.
France, early ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Antique French Painted Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table with Black Marble
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Painted Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table with Black Marble was crafted by an obviously talented and inspired blacksmith, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
1900's French Silver Plated Chandelier with Rock and Amethyst Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's silver plated chandelier with rock and Amethyst crystal hangings, and crystal flowers, bought in Paris.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Bronze
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner.
The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade.
The front of the wood has becom...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
1900’s Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights. Original finish and patina
Category
Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Single Light Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s single light sunburst sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Boite à Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid walnut with hinged lid and small drawer. A rustic hand-crafted box with dark waxed finish. This box was used to s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
St Clément Trompe L’Oeil St. Yellow Lemon Wedge Center Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plate from the faïence factory of Saint-Clément, Circa 1920-1930.
Six oyster shell shaped wells with green, blue and white centers are set against a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
1920s Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with two lights
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Small French Etched Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French Etched mirrored small sconces with two lights
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces wit ribbon and twisted arms
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Fench Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French silvered metal chandelier with crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Terracotta Vase or Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze with green drips. Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Painted Light Oak Tilt-Top Wine Tasting Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile tilt top French vintage wine tasting table. Great as a side table or small dining table. This one is painted an antiqued white.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 20th C French Large Green Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 11” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I
Very typical of this war because the freedom of Alsace and Lorraine was one of the many issues at stake in this confrontati...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C French Large Mustard Color Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 11.75” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, an old silver plated triple sconce lamp and it comes with it original Toleware shade decorated with mythica...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Benches or Dining Seats with Backs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great pair of antique walnut wood benches from France. Simple and timeless design with thick wood seat and beautiful wood legs and open wood ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Style Bench Made In New York Commode / Chest Of Drawers Travertine Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this commode with its beautiful carved front! This is an early 20th century bench made chest from New York. It has a travertine top, and dovetail construction. It has an origi...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
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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