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 pine farmhouse table 223 cm, 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
Beautiful and long pine farm table with a drawer and its cast iron shell handle. The drawer has a vintage cutlery storage organizer. The table is relatively light and very stable on ...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the vintage upholstery appears to be a pink silk or taffeta. They are in very good condi...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silk, Oak
1930’s French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bagues light fixture with beaded crystals, 8 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set of Six French Provincial Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dreamy set of six French hand-carved dining chairs featuring caned seats and a Gustavian style painted finish. Beautifully crafted frames in the provincial or Louis XV taste with a s...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
Soupière La Grange Aux Potiers, Bernard Buffat céramique Française 1960 Vintage
Located in London, England
Cette soupière, créée par Madeleine et René de Valence dans les années 1950, témoigne du savoir-faire exceptionnel des artisans céramistes français. Classée comme une "pièce unique",...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or credenza
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Me...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Country Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 6 very sweet hand carved Walnut French Country Dining chairs with exceptional rush seats & H stretcher bases. A solid set with all original finish; mortis & tenon joinery. Sea...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut
French Provincial Oak Armoire, Hand-Carved, Mid-Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This exceptional French mid-century bonnetière captures the spirit of timeless craftsmanship with a modernist sensitivity to form and material. Crafted from solid oak in the 1950s, i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 7 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime. Item features Bronze ormolu, beveled glass door, includes keys as pictur...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Brass Teapot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century brass teapot. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials:...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Spanish Leather and Wood Chairs, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This is still quality from the past. Spring core seat that can still proudly present itself full of stability.
The leather is a little cracked here and there, but this fits perfectl...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
french farm ash table with spindle legs, beech and solid ash
Located in LYON, FR
For this table offered by Maison Lecan, our cabinetmaker made a solid ash top with new wood, which joined a solid beech base from the 60s. Screwed assembly on the crosspieces with th...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ash, Beech
20th Century French Extension Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th Century French extension dining table brings both practicality and timeless French sophistication to any dining space. Crafted from high-quality wood, likely walnut...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bench Iron Lyre Pineapples
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large french old solid pine trading counter, 50's
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this very large pine trading counter from the 1950s, fully restored. With its large top and its large volume, it can be placed in a...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Limoges Small Heart Shaped Floral Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges heart trinket box hand-painted. The underside of the box is marked Limoges France. This piece would certainly make a wonderf...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1940s French Rustic Louis Style Blue Yellow Silk Satin Bergere Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of decorator French Louis XV-style bergère lounge chairs, having hand carved distressed rustic frames and down cushions. Customized in silk lace and satin blended upholstery. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style ladder back settee w/ leather cushion & rush seat. The bench stand on six straight legs connected by bottom stretchers. Car...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Maple
Don Ruseau French Commode
By Don Ruseau
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine quality, vintage Don Ruseau commode with wonderful French provincial influence, featuring a warm-toned medium-light brown finish over a serpentine-front top with a pull-out ex...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Writing Desk, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style writing desk
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 46"W x 23"D x 30"H.
...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s.
This piece is fantastic as the rattan is shaped in a unique wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Modernist Tall Floor Lamp Hanging Lantern
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp perfect in any room. Great design and manufacturing characterized by the hanging lantern. This charming piece is in the typical ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from thick planks of fruitwood. The table features a trestle style base with distinctive turned legs from 4 inch t...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Country French Provincial Settees by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of chocolate velvet settees crafted by Drexel Heritage. The matching settees have beautifully carved walnut frames in the country French provincial or Louis XV style. T...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
Vintage Karges Italian Provincial Parquetry Inlay Top Dining Table w/ 3 Leaves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karges Italian Provincial Parquetry Inlay Top Dining Table w/ 3 Leaves. Item features (3) 15" leaves, beautiful wood grain, tapered legs, quality American craftsmanship, grea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Burl Wood Dressing Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial dressing table, vanity, or occasional side table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
Circa 1990s
Burl wood, with original brass hardw...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Signed Andre Vignoles Framed Landscape Farm Painting
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This signed André Vignoles framed landscape farm painting, is depicting a vibrant countryside scene with rich yellow fields, greenery, and distant farmho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Large French Marble Top Dining Table with Iron Base with Maker's Name
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large versatile French marble top rectangular cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provencal green iron base. Marble is a stunning dark green marble with lovely veining...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Trompe L'oeil Porcelain Pâté Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe l’oeil porcelain tureen signed "Mehun" manufacture of Pillivuyt, circa 1900.
The manufacture of Pillivuyt produced different kinds of porc...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Tea Canister Chinoiserie Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tea Canister Chinoiserie Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930.
H / 5.7 inches.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique 1920 French Tapestry 7' X 5' 11"
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
1920s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together.
They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ladder Back Dining Chairs Harvest Stenciled Rush Seat by L Hitchcock
By Hitchcock
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 Vintage L Hit...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
1960s Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Style Dresser Lowboy
By Thomasville
Located in Saddle River, NJ
1960s Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Style Dresser Lowboy.
This vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser is a beautiful and funct...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial dresser
Made of s...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Six Vintage French Provincial Style Cane Back Dining Chairs with Suede Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely set of 6 French Provincial style carved mahogany dining chairs having caned backs and suede upholstered seats.
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Suede, Cane, Mahogany
Oak and Cognac Leather Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Oak and Cognac leather dining or side chairs, France 1940s.
A striking pair of six French dining or side chairs in oak and fine cognac leather datin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Delightful Pair French Provincial Marble Top Night Stands Brass Bow Pulls
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of French Provincial marble top night stands made by American of Martinsville. We just love the classical styling with the charming brass bow pulls. These delightful st...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Savonnerie Signed Rug, Circa 1930 - 3m50x2m55 - No. 1466
By Savonnerie
Located in Paris, FR
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Length: 350 cm
Width: 255 cm
Depth: 2 cm
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business
speciali...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Walnut French Provincial Accent Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of ...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
White Furniture French Country Maple Triple Dresser, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
White Furniture French Country maple triple dresser, Circa 1970s.
Original French Country handles. 9 drawers with 3 enclosed drawers.
All dove...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
Early 20th Century Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Early 20th century Oak farmhouse Table with centre stretcher. This table stands very well and is very sturdy. Gorgeous colour. With comfortable leg room.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Drawers, Italy 1970s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with three drawers, a large one and two small ones, finished on 4 sides making it perfect as stand alone or against ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Brunschwig & Fils Hand-Printed Yellow Kanchou Mimosa Wallpaper Double Roll 2002
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brunschwig & Fils hand-printed yellow Kanchou wallpaper, floral, avian, parrots. 2002. Design features lovely yellow background and a large floral a...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Late 20th c Green Glazed Pottery from France
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional green glaze . Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Mid Century Brazillian Rosewood Serpentine French Provincial Dining Table 78"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) dining table, circa 1960s. Features rectangular serpentine form with double pedestal tri foot base, carved acanthus and floral motif and on...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
French country oak bench
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique bench made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
Handmade Oak Stool, 1950s Belgium
Located in Balen, BE
This beautifully crafted handmade stool, made in Belgium in the 1950s, is a fine example of a minimalist and functional piece of furniture. Made in dark stained oak, it features clea...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
White Furniture French Country Two-Drawer Maple Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
White furniture French country two-drawer maple side tables in good vintage condition.
Two roomy dovetailed drawers close and open smoothly.
Measure...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
20th Century French Pine Farm Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
20th Century French Pine Farm Table
Unique piece purchased in France
Age appropriate wear. See detailed photos.
Message us with questions.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
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.