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
19th Louis XV Style French Darkness Oak Nightstands with Claw Finish Legs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Antique French Louis XV Marquetry light oak top nightstands. Subtle contours and scroll shapes are evident in the corner posts and legs, which support serpentine sides and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Hand-Painted Jardiniere from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique hand-painted Jardiniere from Rouen is a vibrantly colored, classically styled planter that adds visual delight to any room, regardless of whether one has placed fresh flowers...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French, Faience Oyster Plate Alfred Renoleau Angouleme
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely large French faience oyster plate in pastel colors with flowers, circa 1900 signed Alfred Renoleau Angouleme.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Sofa in Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
Restored and recovered in two Robert Kime fabrics
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Miniature Brittany Armoire
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large-scale French miniature armoire from Brittany, made of dark stained oak and elaborately decorated with hand-carved and incised details. May be used freestanding or as a wall c...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XV French Walnut Bedside Tables with Marquetry, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French walnut bedside tables adorned with fine Louis XV marquetry from the early 19th century. This pair of French 'tables de chevet' was created in the early years of the 19th century, at a time when the country revisited the rococo style that marked the reign of King Louis XV as a means of reviving national pride and heritage. Each of these exquisite nightstands features a snaking tray...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Leather Top Vanity Desk Mirror and Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style leather top vanity desk with mirror and side chair. Item features a white washed finish, floral carved accents, blue floral print fabric, fli...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique European French Heavy Organic Linen Grain Sack, circa 1930s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique European French long grain sack homespun linen organic fabric.
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 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
Materials
Linen
Antique French Table with Tile Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique French table with eight leaf decorated tiles under glaze on a hand wrought iron base with the original paint.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Chalice
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century metal chalice
by unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
...
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Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Classic Louis Vx Style Marquetry Nightstands with Three Drawers, 1920s, S
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Louis XV style nightstands with gorgeous floral and herringbone marquetry, herringbone inlaid box, gilt bronze mounts, three drawers with original bronze pulls and ele...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Majolica Oyster Blue Starfish Plate Digoin, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with orange starfish with six wells blue and white surrounded by green seaweeds Digoin ( East of France ), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Plate Flowers Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience plate flowers keller & guerin saint clement, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Rare Large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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
Country French Two-Tier Walnut Console Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning walnut wood console or coffee, circa 1920s. Perfect for the Country style enthusiast or shabby chic lover although, this table would sit very well indeed within any country ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Majolica Oyster Blue Starfish Plate Digoin, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with orange starfish with six wells blue and white surrounded by green seaweeds Digoin ( East of France ), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Round Side Table in Walnut and Marquetry 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Side table mid century style with beautiful marquetry. Its elegant rounded shape makes it a particularly decorative piece for any corner of our home.
Its four long and stylized legs serve as a support for a top with precious marquetry and a rounded drawer...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Armchairs Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat Rope France, Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
pair of antique armchairs turned legs and enea seat
Europe.
rustic style
throne
natural wood
renaissance revival
french provincial, provence, French riviera
friar armchair.
European...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rare Set of Four Garden/Patio Chairs with Original Patina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare set of four garden or patio chairs with their original patina. Two with arms and two without. The back on four chairs is beautifully embellished with a very stylish design.
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Majolica Pear Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pear plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th C. French Terracotta Vase or Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Large Monastery Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A large monastery table reputedly from Basilica de St Quentin, with a later stunning four plank textured top on pierced and angled trestle ends. 18th C...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Provencal Style French Extending Table
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. French extending table in Provencal style made of oak wood; the top has a precious "parqueterie Versailles" workmanship, this name because the design of the decoration was made on the model of a floor of the Palace of Versailles; the underneath and the legs are ebonized wood with some light carving; the legs are "cabriole "that is, a design shaped in two curves, the upper one convex and the lower one concave; a shape known to the ancient Chinese and Greeks, which came back into fashion in Europe at the end of the 17th century, when it was incorporated into the more curvilinear styles introduced in England, France and Holland; with this type of leg, the design becomes very pleasing, well-proportioned and elegant. The term parquet is of French origin and seems to have originated in the 1600s, a time when wooden floors were at their most popular. The word parquet comes from the technique of marqueterie or parqueterie i.e., inlay applied to fine furniture. The table extends easily, the two extensions, originally, slide out from under the top and fit with the top itself in a perfect and aesthetically pleasing manner. This work of art was created by a true master cabinetmaker in a perfect and meticulous manner in France between 1910 and 1915 in an artisan workshop in the artisan area of Bru, in the department of Vosges in the Grand Est Region. The style is typically Provençal, but the finishing of the top and the choice to create a pleasant contrast, using black for the part underneath, give it a strong aesthetic and make it much more elegant and refined than Provençal furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Farm Table with Leaves
Located in Buchanan, NY
This rustic yet elegant French farm table features two built in leaves, gracefully curved legs and a scalloped apron. When closed, the table is 67¾ inches in length but can extend to...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Reticulated Metal Gold Tole Gilt Oval Wall Vanity Mirror Roses
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique oval wall vanity mirror with a gilt metal frame with a reticulated or pierced design of bunches of roses and sweeping leaves.
Measures: 19” x 1”...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Toleware French Provincial Toile Tray Oval Lithograph Landscape
Located in Dayton, OH
"Early 20th century mustard yellow oval toleware serving tray with cut out handles, raised edge with stenciled trim, and French toile style transfer Provincial / Neoclassical scene s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Louis XV French Darkness Oak Nightstands, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Antique French Louis XV Marquetry light oak top nightstands. Subtle contours and scroll shapes are evident in the corner posts and legs, which support serpentine sides and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Double Commode
Located in Miami, FL
A finely carved late 20th century walnut commode in the French provincial Louis XV style particular to Nimes. The commode of bombe form with carved canted corners flanking four long ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th pair of French Faience Candlestick with the Rouen Decor, from the faiencerie of Desvres, signed on bottom Mosanic. Note : one chip on the top. See last picture.
Dimen...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
Located in New Orleans, LA
An amazing set of 12 oval back side chairs with fluted legs. New soft beige leather upholstery with brass tacks. A rare find.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Trompe L'oeil Pate Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe L'oeil pate tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900, Pate en croute.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Saint clement, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs
With heavy tapestry-style cotton fabric.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience plate signed Saint Clement Circa 1900.
Decorated with cornucopia and coat of arms with Fleur de lis on the center.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Wrought Iron Arm Chair
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage French wrought iron arm chair
Salterini style Fan Back Arm Chair with scrolling detail.
Perfect for any garden, deck, or patio
4 available and sold separately.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Faience Vase, White Red and Yellow Color, in the Style of Moustier, France, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase in Faience, in a white red and yellow color. With a beautiful Glaze. It has been made in France circa 1920 in the style of Moustier.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Rose Passion Vase by Daum, 1990s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose passion vase by Daum, 1990s.
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back armchair Fauteuil set of 2. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural car...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique Delinieres & Co. French Limoges Hand Painted Wine Pitcher Tankard Grapes
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique tankard was made around the turn of the century in France. Features beautiful hand painted grapes over a earthy green color. The upper lip...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a truly unique antique box, not only does it have a faux book front. Fine inlay detail to the top - showcasing birds but it has a very cool hidden document storage...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Majolica Arparagus Plates, Early 20th Century, Purple and Green Color, Set of 6
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Arparagus Plates in the style of Majolica, made in ceramic, in green and Purple.
France early 20th century. Sert of 6.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th C. French Terracotta Vase or Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back sofa with oak sculptural carved arm rests ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Antique Louis XV French For Drawers Nightstands with lock, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Antique French Louis XV mahogany nightstands. Subtle contours and scroll shapes are evident in the corner posts and legs, which support serpentine sides and an arched front...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Provincial One Door Reclaimed Wood Wall Cabinet Cupboard Pantry
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial style one door reclaimed wood wall cabinet cupboard pantry. Item is constructed with antique reclaimed wood, cast iron hinges, distressed finish, 1 swing do...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Portfolio Vues De Provence France Serigraphs, Set of 7
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage portfolio of views of Provence serigraph prints. 7 Colorful prints loose leaf in paper covered portfolio, age toning, edge discoloration and ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s.
The copper pots have cast iron handles.
This se...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
French Faience Tureen Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen Keller & Guerin Saint Clement Circa 1900.
Small tureen with plate decorated with flowers and coat of arms Aurillac.
Measures:...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Bedside Tables in Marquetry & Bronze with Iron Details
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XV style bedside tables in royal wood, with three drawers with iron handles each, with floral marquetry on the top and on the front. The pieces retain their original be...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Pink Porcelain Hand Painted Bulbous Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Pink Porcelain Hand Painted Bulbous Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features french pink porcelain bulbous forms, gold gilt painted detail...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated ecritoire produced during the turn of the century in France, this desk organizer is as functional as remarkable. Featuring a slant-top case crowned by a unique glass disp...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair
France, Circa 1920s
Carved painted wood frame, with light blue velvet upholstery
Measures: 24.5"W x 20.5"D x 34.75"H. Seat he...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Four French Painted Garden Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This set of four beautiful French garden chairs will be an elegant addition to any outdoor seating area or garden. The chairs are constructed from white-painted iron, and feature dec...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Set of Two Provenzal Armchairs in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of two provenzal armchairs. Wooden armchairs with a wide traditional rattan seat, curved lines and characteristic details of French Provincial style.
Painted ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, 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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