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: 1940s
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing surface with embossed edges. The finish is entirely original including signs of use ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
1940’s Bagues Gilt Metal and Crystals Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of of 1940’s French large Bagues gilt metal sconces with a big crystal base on body and glass leaves. 3 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form highboy dresser
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning book-matched burled...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French farmhouse table (from Bordeaux) in solid cherry wood
Located in LYON, FR
Very elegant pegged farm table from the 1940s in solid cherry wood. The square base is superb with its rounded finish at the ends typical of Bordeaux farmhouse tables. We find a fair...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Jaguar Green Lacquered Louis XVI Style Writing Desk
Located in East Hampton, NY
British Jaguar green lacquered Louis XVI style desk with original embossed leather top and two drawers. This desk sits on brass casters. Simply stunning and elegant.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Round Faux Bois Planters
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage round faux bois planters hand-sculpted in concrete circa 1945-1964 in France. Surfaces of planters simulates the texture and look of rustic wood. Sold together and pr...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Petite French Toleware and Glass Wine Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Petite French Toleware and Glass Wine Table
This lovely table stands on a three footed metal base which has an attractive twisted vine decoration on a centre leg
The thick round gla...
Category
1940s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wrought Iron & Travertine Patisserie Table Console Kitchen Island
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful vintage French patisserie table having black iron curlicue base with gilt details and bevelled scallopped travertine top. Versatile in function, as a console or kitchen is...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning ...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or dresser chests
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, wit...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of Eight French Leather Tufted Dining Chairs C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Provincial style dining chairs, featuring two armchairs and six side chairs upholstered in distressed tufted leather with nailhead trim detail. The chairs stand ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Pair Custom Cowhide and Smooth Black Leather French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and extremely expensive custom-made pair of 1940s era French Louis XV or Country French open arm bergere chairs. They are upholstered in natural cowhide and natural ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
French Faience Flowers Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Pedestals With Marble Tops, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of French pedestals with marble tops. Great addition to your architectural French inspired home and interiors.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Faience Flowers Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
1940's Paul Hanson Urn Shaped Crystal Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Paul Hanson crystal urn shaped table lamps
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Oval Faience Platter With Flowers Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French Oval Faience Platter With Flowers Moustiers Style.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs. Seats are caned. Caning in goos condition.
Category
1940s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Blue & White Faience Egg Cups Martres Tolosane
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Blue & White Faience Egg Cups Martres Tolosane.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair of Spoons Dish HB Quimper, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Spoons Dish HB Quimper, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
1940's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals. Available pair
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ralph Lauren Style Country French Chairs Accent Antique 1940s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of 2 Ralph Lauren Style Fabric Country French Antique...
Category
1940s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Jansen Petit Club Chair With Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Jansen petit club chair. Newly lacquered in white and reupholstered in off-white Todd Hase textiles. An amazing one of kind custom Jansen item, very small scale , just fabu...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940's Pair of French Small Cut Glass Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French small cut glass crystal table lamps
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Saint-jean-du-desert French Fish or Shellfish Tureen, Late 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French ceramic fish or Shellfish Tureen "Bouillabaisse" by Paulette Bailet at Saint-Jean-du-Desert (Marseille), France, late 1940s. Can be used for various preparations of fish or sh...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French provincial dining chairs upholstered in Jack lenor larsen
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Spring seat dining chairs circa the 1940s reupholstered with JLL velvet seats.
Velvet is extremely vibrant, with piping on edges.
Chairs are unmarked circa 1940s, spring seats. Co...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cerused Oak French Dining Table c. 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning Cyrus traditional French dining table features a scalloped skirt and shaped sturdy legs circa 1940.
Dimensions Closed: 30" X 79" X 39.5"
Leaves are 25.75" each
Extends...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
Arbus Style Long Oak Console Table w/ Brass Sabots
Located in East Hampton, NY
This long and narrow oak table with brass accent sabots shows a beautiful age and patina from mild use. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAST HAMPTON, NY SHOWROOM.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak, Straw
French Pair of Turned & Straw Beech Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned pair of chairs, made circa 1940
False pair from a different source but allowing them to be placed in a room like side chairs. This explain the difference in...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Beech
1940's French Etched Mirror Scones
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French etched mirror backplate sconces with two silvered arms
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Blue & White Faience Oyster Platter Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French blue & white Faience oyster platter Moustiers style, circa 1940.
12 inches diameter.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mid 19th Century French 40s Gilt Crystal Candy Dish With Lid
Located in Pasadena, CA
French 40s Gilt Crystal Candy Dish With Lid marked on the inner cup. This Candy Dish has bird motif ad gilt around the trim of the dish/cup.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
1940's French Sunburst Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze sunburst double light sconces.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1940's Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with leaves design and three interiors lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
1940's French Light Green Glass Table Lamps with Hand Painting
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French light green glass table lamps with hand painted flowers design
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian small crystal chandelier with dark patinated finish
Category
1940s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940's French Art Deco Beveled Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French Art deco beveled mirror with wooden frame
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
1940's French Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French crystal table lamps with sunburst design
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940’s French Bagues 12 Lights Chandelier with Glass Body
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French gilt metal 12 lights chandelier with glass leave and body. In great condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
1940’s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Bird Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystal bird sconces with glass leaves
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1940's Grape Design Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with grape design and three interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
1940’s French Chandelier With Clear and Blue Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French gilt metal chandelier with macaroni crystals and unusual blue crystal hangings
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940’s French Crystal Bird Cage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French bird cage chandelier with glass leaves and glass birds, also rock crystals hanging on 8 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
1940’s Silver Plated 20 Interior Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated chandelier with beaded crystals and 20 interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
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)
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Nickel
1940's French Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French style silver plated pair table lamps with ornament on body
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1940’s French Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 140’s French Bagues double lights sconces with swirled body
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture with 6 interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture unusual size, (different finish available)
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1940 Large French Gilt Bronze Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights very unusual big size
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1940’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture with interior lights and glass leaves
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs.
These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
Category
1940s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Oak
Pair of 20th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffets Cabinets
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A pair of two door provencal cabinets from France, circa 1940.
Representing the casual yet refined aesthetic of the French countryside, patinated, enhancing the natural textured fig...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Pine & Glass Tray or Wall Decoration from Alsace, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Tray with an ilustration with typical details of Alsace, the border region between France and Germany: women’s headdresses and storks on chimneys
Pin...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, 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.
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