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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
Period: 20th Century
Pair of Henriot Quimper Faience Fish Shaped Plates
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of fish dinner plates by Henriot Quimper. Traditional Breton figures, male & female on either plate. In excellent vintage condition wi...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Limoges France Enameled Porcelain Gendarme Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Limoges France, a hand enameled trinket box, depicting the head of a French Gendarme or police officer, circa 1970-1980s. Gendarmes boxes are highly sought after by collectors....
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Copper

French Provincial Painted Side Table with Hoof Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful white painted table with deer legs facing in towards each other. This whimsical design brings a smile to the face. Single drawer with ivy leaves carved in relief on either ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Petite Antique French Octagon Side TABLE Renaissance Carved Oak c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite Antique French Octagon Side TABLE Renaissance Carved Oak c1900. Direct from France, a fabulous PETITE antique French octagon table, ornately adorned, just like the full-size ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Italian Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Desk or Vanity with two Drawers, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful desk, or can also be used as a vanity - dressing table. Made from bamboo wood and rattan, in Italy in the 1970s. The desk is beautiful to look at from all sides and can als...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French Nightstands with Drawers and Cabriole Legs, 1900s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French bedside tables from the early 20th century with beautiful walnut top, drawer with a pair the bronze handles and cabriole legs. The tables have a beautiful carving on t...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1960s French Provincial Maple Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1960s French provincial side table in solid maple. Original hardware. Plenty of storage in single Large drawer. Cabriol legs. Good vint...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Red Lacquered Secretary Desk with Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1970s Red lacquered carved wal...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Alsatian chair with interlacing pattern on the back, France 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of three of these great chairs. They are offered individually here on the platform. Condition according to age with signs of wear. See pictures.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Majolica Pear Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pear plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.   
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Marble Top Console Table Bar or Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French Provincial style marble top console table, France, circa 1950s. This piece is a versatile size and can be used as a console table, bar, media table, stand, desk, or va...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French antique bench in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid walnut with its unique grain. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a col...
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Large Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
The Large Oak antique farmhouse table is a substantial and beautifully crafted piece of furniture. It It features a sturdy base with a centre and end stretcher, ensuring stability an...
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Early 20th Century English French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight French Country Ladder Back Dining w/ Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Provincial Ladderback armchairs with rush seats, crafted by Le Monde du Bois, a French furniture manufacturer in the early 1900's. These chairs beautifully capture the rustic elegance and refined craftsmanship of early 20th century French furniture...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

Vintage Pair Concrete French Style Topiary Planters Urns
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Garden planters with acanthus floral pattern. Beautifully aged sculptures. Perfect pieces for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantastic centerpiece on a console or dining ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Late 20th Century Bedside Tables or Nightstands with Three Drawers and Open Shel
Located in Miami, FL
Late 20Th Century Pair of Bedside Tables or Nightstands with Three Drawers and Open Shelf
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Baker Bombay Commode Chest
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 Fantabulous Burl and Wal...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of eight HBCM, Hippolyte Boulenger Creil Montereau Playing Card Faience Plates- France, circa 1920s. Known as assiettes parlantes or talking plates, this set is based on the face cards of a playing deck. A cream colored earthenware body with blue borders, each plate show two face cards, colorful figures, and descriptive banners. A few of the inscriptions loosely translate to: The ugly jack of diamonds, cuts hearts, he’s the executioner. Pharmacist, the jack of spades...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

French Bleached Oak Parquet Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French bleached oak parquet desk, France, circa 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Framed Watercolor Landscape Paintings, Provence, France, 1920's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Framed Watercolor Landscape Paintings, Provence, France, 1926. Charming 'plein air' paintings of the Provencal landscape. Original fra...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique French Country Walnut General Store Curio Showcase Display Dresser
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Country converted / double sided general store / mercantile curio showcase / display counter / dresser. Made of walnut featuring rectangular form with a nine drawer d...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Bol et Mug Roger Capron en céramique Francaise Vallauris French Riviera 1950
Located in London, England
Bol et Mug de Roger Capron en céramique blanche et grise en superbe état. Dimensions: Mug Diamètre 8.5 cm et 8 cm de hauteur Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Robert Picault, Jacques Bli...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six French Pine and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs Pine frame Rush seat Seat height 45cm France Mid Century A set of six farmhouse-style dining chairs, each with a charming and rustic design that evokes ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Pine

Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and Impressive late 20th century French inspired Bouillotte lamp by Visual Comfort. Features a four arm candelabra over hexagonal support and circular base. The lamp features a...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chai...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Old counter, french drapery table from the 50s
Located in LYON, FR
Large solid pine counter with two drawers from the 50s Maison Lecan presents this old counter on the base of a drapery table that can be used for many purposes. Reception counter in a shop or hotel, product presentation counter, serving trolley for a restaurant or furniture for selling items...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

French Provincial Iron & Painted Carved Wood Twelve Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Provincial iron and painted carved wood twelve arm fixture with gilded accents. A very fine piece. Nicely aged with beautiful patina.
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous burled olive wood, with mullioned glass front d...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Pottery Anduze Urn Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Anduze Table Lamp Exquisite early 20th century ceramic table lamp in French country, Provincial style. The urn from the Anduze County, in the South of France, was later conv...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Regency Louis XVI Carved Cherry Wood Lighted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or French Regency Louis XVI style lighted display cabinet or breakfront bookcase USA, Circa Late 20th Century Carved cherry wood, with glass front and ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Lounge Chair & Footrest
Located in Bensalem, PA
Mid century wrought iron sofa by Russell Woodard features 3 sections, each with 2 seat cushions and upholstered backs. I also have match...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique french farm table from the 50s, with 3 drawers
Located in LYON, FR
Antique farm table with 3 drawers, fully restored. Its wide pine top has a lovely patina and its 3 functional drawers make it practical for everyday use. Offered in a matte varnished...
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

French Faience Platter Quimper, Signed HB
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Faience Quimper platter from Brittany, signed HB, depicting a couple in the field with a women knitting and man watching. T...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Provincial Painted Dining Table w/ Inlaid Top C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style painted dining table with an inlaid top. The table stands on four cabriole legs with an ornate decorative element near the top of the legs. The table featur...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Set of 3 Dessert Plates with Roses Keller & Guerin Luneville, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming set of 3 dessert plates decorated with pink roses, circa 1900 signed Keller and Guerin Luneville.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Six Enamelware Canisters, Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Set of Six Enamelware Canisters, Belgium, 1920. A graduated set of kitchen storage canisters in a beautiful cornflower blue color with white block lettering. Tallest is 7.25 inches h...
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1920s Belgian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Two-Part Settee in Light Green-Beige Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Two-part settee (circa 1930-1950) in light green-beige paint. Two piece chaise longue with caned seat and back. Remnants of original or early paint decorate its surface. This two-pie...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood, Cotton, Upholstery

Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane Walnut Dinin...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Serpentine Commodes or Bedside Tables
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional pair of French Louis XV style serpentine commodes, nightstands or chests of drawers boasting fiery Tiger oak wood grains, banded burl wood tops & striking brass hardware....
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Bassett Vintage Long Dresser Lowboy in French Provincial Style
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Bassett Vintage French Provincial Lowboy Dresser! This Bassett vintage lowboy dresser, designed in the classic French Provincial style, offer...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Impressionism & Post Impressionism Vintage 1986 1st Edition Collector Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Impressionism and Post-impressionism: The Hermitage, Leningrad, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. Vintage 1986...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Paper

Wooden and Metal Chopping or Cutting Board Brown Color, French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden and Metal cutting board, with its old patina. It is an object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, and in a condition consist...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Tall Antique French Louis XV Hall Cabinet Tall Linen Closet Carved Oak Bookcase
Located in Shreveport, LA
Tall Antique French Louis XV Hall Cabinet Tall Linen Closet Carved Oak Bookcase. Direct from our most recent French container, a stunning antique French hall cabinet or bookcase, ve...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream and Light Green Lacquered Wall Mirrors
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of French Provincial Louis XV style tall wall mirrors By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim. Measures: 23.13"W x 1.38"D...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Lacquer

1940’s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with beaded crystals (12 interior lights)
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1940s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Antique Country French 2-Door Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French 2-Door Buffet features an unusual flair and rendition of the classic! Solid plank top, sides and facade promise enduring durability. The brace of drawers are...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Handmade French Barrielle Aubagne Modern Blue Ceramic Jardinière Planter Lions
Located in Dayton, OH
Handmade ceramic blue pot by Barrielle Aubagne. Glazed in cobalt blue with lion heads. Aubagne is a commune in southern French Dimensions: 17.5" x 12"h
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 Antique French Garden Chairs and Metal Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This highly decorative and hard to find set of 1930s French iron and metal garden furniture includes four side chairs, two armchairs and a match...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century French Wooden Bar Cart Trolley, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
This French style serving cart is a stunning piece of furniture that will add a touch of elegance to any room. The cart is equipped with four wheels, making it easy to move and place...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century
Located in Trensacq, FR
Extra large French earthenware pot early 20th century XL earthenware preserving confit 'gres' pot. Early 20th century handcrafted and glazed. Great d...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Baker Furniture French Provincial Walnut Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with original brass har...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Anduze Pottery Planters
Located in Hastings, GB
A very good sized pair of hand made Anduze pottery planters from the South of France, small losses to the rim of one of the pots. A great looking pair of very desirable planters. ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Rosenthal Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour Porcelain 1958
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rosenthal Porcelain Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour.Rosenthal - Continental China in the lovely Moss Rose Pompadour Pattern on an ivory background with off ce...
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Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Faience Tea Canister Flowers Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tea Canister Flowers signed Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930. Painting of tulips and roses Height / 6.8 inches.  
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

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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