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: 18th Century and Earlier
French, 17th/ 18th Century, Forged Iron Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron weathervane. Beautiful eyecatcher, France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement here below is inclusive the wooden base.
H:74cm W:32cm D:11,5cm
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Aubusson Greenery Tapestry 18th century - 165Lx215H cm - N° 1537
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 18th century
Style: Greenery
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool and silk
Width: 165 cm
Height: 215 cm
Depth: 1 cm.
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapes...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique 18th C. French Bleached Oak Serpentine Front Sideboard
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely stunning antique late 18th century French bleached oak serpentine front sideboard with cast brass hardware. The curving lines of the cabinet front combined with the cur...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French 18th Century Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Armoire Wardrobe 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique late 18th century carved French Provincial cherry wood armoire, circa 1780.
The armoire having a ogee stepped cornice (the cornice is removable), below is a shell shaped carving and a pair of carved doors, with panels carved in relief, the doors are fitted with the original hand forged steel lock escutcheons & door length steel barrel hinges, a key is present and the lock works with ease. The interior has two adjustable shelves and can easily receive a hanging rail, which Bloomsbury can install at no extra cost in our professional workshops if requested.
The armoire is raised on short cabriole legs with scrolled feet joined by a shaped skirt with a corresponding shell shaped carving, condition is very good, this very handsome late 1700s French armoire...
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1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
H:22cm W:14cm D:16cm
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Country French Provincial Linen Press Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 18th Century French armoire. Featuring a blend of Country French and Provincial styling with floral and acanthus accents, chicken wire drape doors with long iron hinge, ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
Roman Triumph - Fine Brussels Tapestry from 16th Century - 355lx300h - No. 1507
Located in Paris, FR
Manufacture Des Bruxelles
Epoque: 16th century
Style: Rome and Ancient Greece
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 355 cm
Height: 300 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
Roman Tri...
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16th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
18th Century French Oak Country Vaisselier Buffet Hutch Sideboard w Clock 102"
Located in Dayton, OH
#41402
Antique late 18th century Country French buffet / hutch / vaisselier with Horloge (clock). Made of oak featuring French country / provincial styling with carved flowers / fl...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Alexander the Great, The Passage of the Granicus - Flemish Tapestry 17th -N 1503
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 17th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 465 cm
Height: 307 cm
Depth: 1 cm
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent ta...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique 18th Century Louis XV French Provincial Burl Chestnut Walnut Armoire
Located in Portland, OR
A good tall antique French Provincial chestnut & walnut Louis XV armoire, circa 1790.
The armoire with a removeable cornice and a ribbed gallery to the front and sides, the armoire w...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Walnut, Burl
18th Century Antique French Miner’s Whale Oil Lantern Brass Rooster 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 18th century French miner’s whale oil lantern, decorated with a brass rooster and iron handle/hook.
Category
18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder.
France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Walnut Drop Leaf Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive solid walnut dining table over 10’ long from the 1780’s Normandy, France. This dining table is versatile with two functional drop leaf ends. Recently polished with a Fr...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
French 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal
Located in Buisson, FR
Very attractive painting of Maria with the baby Jesus. Painted on metal.
France circa 1800-1850
Weathered and small losses.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Louis XV Painted Commode
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming Louis XV period commode in original yellow painted finish, with 3 drawers with bronze drawer pulls, short scroll feet and its original conforming painted wood top. Circa 1...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Bergere, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XVI period bergere chair circa 1790 with arched back and fluted legs, recently upholstered in a striped fabric with loose cushion seat. Very nice scale. Excellent quality.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Beech
18th Century French Provencal Pinewood Cabinet - Antique Demi-Lune Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, antique French Provencal sideboard in a light-blue, grey patina made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The demi-lune credenza has a rounded etched top, c...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
17th Century Fine Flemish Tapestry, Silk & Wool, Green, Blue, Red, Battle Scene
Located in Port Washington, NY
The tapestry shown here is a magnificent example of 17th-century European artistry, likely influenced by the grand tradition of tapestry weaving that flourished in France and Flander...
Category
Mid-17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
18th Century Country French Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
A French Provincial cabinet of cupboards and drawers. Doors decorated with floral urns. Bead design around doors and drawers. Brass hardware,...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Provincial Bombay Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century, French provincial walnut 3-drawer bombay commode with cabriole legs and escargot feet, intricately hand carved apron and shaped top. Gorgeous patina. Carved and paneled...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Antique Oak & Wrought Iron Buffet Country Style 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French antique oak and wrought iron sideboard buffet.
Two doors and two drawers.
One shelf in the cabinet.
The interior of the buffet was entirely covered in Provencal-style fabric w...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Country Commode Chest of Drawers
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century French Provincial Pine Farmhouse Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 18th century country French provincial two-part farmhouse dresser with a plate rack and crafted from 1 inch thick pine planks. The plate rack...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century French Trestle Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The best early 18th century French oak trestle table with a three-inch thick hand-hewn single-plank top resting on a hand-carved trestle base with chamfered legs and well-worn feet. ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Painted Armoire from Normandie
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century French Painted Armoire from Normandie is a splendid example of rural craftsmanship with the signature style and flair developed in the fabled region, executed in seasone...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint
An 18th Century Provincial Louis XV Style Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A charming and very well executed late 18th century Provincial Louis XV style fireplace in Calacatta and Breche Violette marbles. The jambs with paneled Breche Violette and fine carv...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble
18th C. French Walnut Buffet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century French walnut buffet. The buffet has two paneled doors with original brass hardware. The body of the piece stands on four cabriole legs. The designs on both the bottom a...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Walnut Armoire with Burl Paneling
Located in Wichita, KS
French 18th Century
Walnut Armoire with Burl Panels and removable bonnet - the burl pattern is spectacular and the hardware is original and stunning. A shelf has been built inside th...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th-Early 19th Century French Carved Oak Buffett
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Louis XV Provincial style server cabinet, the rectangular case fitted with one short drawer centered by two long drawers over double cabinet doors having recessed panels, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rape of the Sabine women, antique Flemish Tapestry End of 16th century - N° 1473
Located in Paris, FR
Rape of the Sabine Women, Flanders Tapestry, Late 16th Century - L4m22xh2m35 - No. 1473
Manufacture Des Flandres
Epoque: 16th century
Style: Haute époque-Renaissance-Louis XIII
Condi...
Category
16th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Silk
18th Century Country French Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
18th century country French cupboard with three upper drawers, engraved floral and vine motif, paneled sides, cantered corners and terminat...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fine Authentic 18th Century French Cupboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An early and authentic French cupboard in a dark stain, with a plank constructed top and recessed panel sides. The two carved frieze drawers flank a carved rosette. Carved double doo...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair
Additional information:
Materials: Cotton, Mahogany, Silk
Please note that th...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration.
France, circa 1750
Good condition.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
French 18th Century Provincial Walnut Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial 18th century walnut carved armoire with double scroll top and 2 doors with carved border.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French Provincial Walnut Dining Room Table - Antique Farm Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique French Provincial dining room table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The rectangular, rustic farm table is composed with two drawers, enha...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Walnut Armoire. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
French Provincial Walnut two door hinged armoire with scrolled floral & shell carving , original polished steel hardware, brass escutcheons, and terminating on cabriole feet. Late 18...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered but good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak
French Provincial country house
Very decorative and full of character
Decorated with geometrical and vegetal motifs
This chest has the ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate - A hand painted, French circa 1780
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative French Faience plate dinner plate made from tin-glazed earthenware (pottery) which we date to the late 18th century.
The plate has a pan shaped base with n...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. Wonderful decorated with a bust , floral ornaments and guirlandes .France, circa 1750. Good condition
H:3,5cm W:35cm D:23,5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
18th Century French Provincial Olive Oil Biot jar with Yellow and Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large size French terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with yellow glazed lip and green drippings from the 18th century. Emanating rustic Provencal charm, this large 18th-ce...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Faience Hand Painted 18th Century Blue Green Veuve Perrin Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 18th century. It is hand painted.
With flowers pattern decoration.
Manufacture "veuve perrin" signed
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair of French 18th Century Corner Cabinets
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of French 18th Century corner cabinets each with a single door and a shelf inside, retaining their original dark grey and white marble tops. Circa 1760.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Rustic Finca Stone Fireplace Surround Raw And Brutalist Forever
Located in Beervelde, BE
French rawness forever fireplace mantel in great condition with all the necessary artempo details.
The perfect decorative element for a ranch or mountain retreat where one wants to ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
18th Century Elegant French Louis XIV Hand Carved Tall Case Clock with Rooster
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and completely original, antique oak grandfather or lantern clock, circa 1750.
This very old grandfather clock is one of the tallest w...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
18th Century Painted Cabinet from Provence in Yellow, Grey and Off-White
Located in Salzburg, AT
French 18th century Rococo painted wood cabinet from Provence with one curved and molded door, one chest, curving feet and cornice.
Painted in a soft yellow, grey and offhwihte color.
Extraordinary iron hardware, lock and key.
18th century Provence cabinets...
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1750s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Country French Armoire in Walnut with Arched Bonnet
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely French armoire in walnut with arched bonnet, fluted astragal between the two paneled doors with parquetry decorating the middle panel of each, and resting on carved escargot...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
Hand Painted White Baroque Secretaire, Saxony 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque writing secretaire with slanted flap and curved front and frame. The secretaire has two large drawers and behind the arched writing flap small drawers and a deep compartment....
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18th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Softwood
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered but good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
18th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic late 18th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table constructed from warm toned fruitwood. The top is re...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Late 17th Century Oak Corner Cabinets
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of late 17th century oak corner cabinets
Each with an interior shelf. Left door latches with a locking right door. Doors with with raised beveled p...
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Late 17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Table Provincial Oak and Beech Top Server Dining Table 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French table made in the 18th century French Provincial
This type of table had a triple function:
- it could be used to store flour and knead bread (which is why the top can be rem...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Beech
18th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 18th century country French provincial farmhouse table from the estate of artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The table ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Twisted Column Plinth Pedestal Torchere
Located in Sherborne, GB
A stunning rich, textural, sculptural column. It is a gentle twist, hand carved, perfect for showing sculpture, floral displays, adding an ancient ar...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
French Provincial 18th Century Walnut Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial 18th century walnut two door large scale armoire with foliate carved detail on doors and cornice with original hardware supp...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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