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.
Antique French Country Dining Table Farmhouse Pedestal Trestle Honey Oak 1930s
Located in Tyler, TX
UNIQUE and BEAUTIFUL Antique French Country Honey Oak Farmhouse Dining Table with Trestle Base and Radial Ends~~c. 1930s-40s This table offers beauty and unique charm~~one of our mo...
Oak
Antique French Dining Farmhouse Monk Refectory Monastery Table Baluster Pedestal
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c. late 19th century This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~~~stur...
Oak
French Style White Oak Oval Dining Table with Two Leaves
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hand-built in white oak, this elegant oval dining table features a custom paint treatment and refined tapered legs. Its timeless French-inspired silhouette serves as a sophisticated ...
Oak
Dos Gallos Studio Custom Oval Wine Tasting Table in Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our custom wine tasting table with a 12 foot long race track oval top with middle breadboard in walnut #1 with a light distress, hand planed. Can be made in any size, in oak, walnut ...
Walnut
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Table with Decorative Base and Stretcher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom 10' walnut dining table with carved trestle. Based on an antique Spanish monastery table. Large 24 inch overhang on each side created am...
Oak, Walnut
Palace Set Boulle, Napoleon III , 19th Century
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Palace set boulle We present the salon set Boulle, a living room set consisting of a table, 2 armchairs and 2 additional armchairs, The set isinlaid with copper and pearlmass, The se...
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 42 in D 96 in
Contemporary Solid White Oak Dining or Conference Table
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dinners are our favorite. We love having them, hosting them, laughing around during them, cleaning up after them. This is what our dining table is and means to us. The solid white oak...
Wood, Oak
H 31 in W 117.5 in D 31.25 in
19th Century Long Rustic Work Console Table Kitchen Island
Located in Round Top, TX
This rustic work table is just under 10' long, reinforces with iron rods and bolts, and resting on eight legs. This long work table may serve as a unique kitchen island. This heavily...
Oak, Pine
H 29.5 in W 78.75 in D 35.5 in
French Provincial Oak Country Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A rustic country French Provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from solid oak measuring 6.5 feet long. The table features a large substantial rectangular plank top measuring 2.75"...
Oak
H 30.5 in W 98.5 in D 34.25 in
Country French Farmhouse Bleached Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French farmhouse trestle dining table featuring a soft bleached oak finish. Crafted with 2 inch thick oak boards on top supported by a trestle base. The table has a sm...
Oak
H 30 in W 79.5 in D 61 in
Antique English Country Oval Dining Table Farmhouse Pedestal Oak 1920s-30s
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL Antique English Country Oak Oval Dining Table with Victorian Style Four-Legged Pedestal~~c. 1920s-30s This table offers beauty and unique charm~~one of our most often requ...
Oak
H 30.71 in W 63 in D 94.89 in
Maurits Oval Marquetry Table in Reclaimed Oak from Old Italian Wine Barrels
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Inspired by the work of Escher, with Maurits we want to prove that a table doesn’t have to be antique to be an impressive testimony of craftsmanship. The marquetry table top in reclaimed Oak contains 381 rhombi cut from old Italian wine barrels. The brass legs compose a delicate inverse coronation. Handmade by master craftsmen in Tuscany, Italy. Standard base materials: black powder-coated iron and brass. Standard sizes: diameter 160 cm / 5'3" (suits 8...
Metal, Brass
H 30.25 in W 78.75 in D 33.5 in
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. The country table features a massive 2 inch thick solid plank top supporte...
Oak
H 29.5 in W 98 in D 32 in
Country English Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country English provincial style farmhouse dining table crafted from solid oak. The table features a 2.5 inch thick top of oak timbers showcasing amazing woodgrain patterns an...
Iron
H 30 in W 78.5 in D 33 in
Country French Provincial Style Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive country French provincial style farmhouse dining table from the Netherlands crafted from oak. The table features a thick rectangular top supported by a trestle base. The ...
Oak
H 30 in W 151 in D 36.5 in
Monumental Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
20th century monumental country French provincial farmhouse dining table, refectory table, or harvest table measuring over 12.5 feet long. Hand-crafted from massive oak timbers the table features a 2.5 inch thick top supported by a rare triple pedestal trestle base. The gracefully curved legs have an hourglass form conjoined by a long stretcher. The stretcher is constructed with an exposed mortise and tenon joinery and the legs end with large 5.5 inch thick shoe feet. Substantial table that is very heavy and solid with a lovely aged, faded patina on the wood finish. The table was made to resemble an 18th century monastery table...
Oak
H 29.25 in W 91.25 in D 32.5 in
Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 20th century country French provincial farmhouse dining or harvest table crafted from fruitwood. The table features a thick three plank top with breadboard ends constructed ...
Fruitwood
H 29.25 in W 96 in D 42.5 in
Modern Oak Large Trestle Style Dining or Conference Table Bullnose Edges
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous modern oak veneer large trestle style dining or conference table with bullnose edge top and slab style legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. We have noticed a few minor nicks and dings on the top and along the edges. The top also has an overall raised grain texture. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. This is a TITANIC of a table!!! Lol… It’s super large!! It is comprised of gorgeous oak veneer with solid oak applied to both ends… kind of a modified trestle style dining table with slab legs, and beautiful bullnose edge on said top and legs. The added solid oak ends are separated from the veneered top by a narrow-blackened groove which sets this detail off nicely. It is absolutely stunning!! It is a colossal 96 inches long and seats eight comfortably, but you may fit ten if the chairs are a bit narrower or you straddle the legs. The legs are recessed 6.5 inches, so straddling is not a large obstacle. In addition, although the natural oak is beautiful, we can also see this being ebonized with a little black dye. Incredible!!! It will be fabulous in your dining room or as a lovely conference table at the office! It is modern in style, but it will host oodles of options of dining or office chairs! We have LOTS of chairs...
Oak
H 30 in W 98.5 in D 35.5 in
Antique French Dining Farmhouse Refectory Monastery Table Trestle Base 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c. 19th century One of our most often requested items~~sturdy trestle base with 2.5" thick d...
Oak
H 30.5 in W 89 in D 33 in
Antique French Dining Farmhouse Refectory Monastery Table Trestle Base Mid 19thC
Located in Tyler, TX
EXQUISITE Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c. MID 19th century This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~sturdy...
Oak
H 30.5 in W 98 in D 37 in
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Trestle Base Honey Oak
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Country Honey Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c. early 20th century This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~...
Oak
H 30 in W 87 in D 31 in
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Trestle Base Oak 87"W
Located in Tyler, TX
GORGEOUS Antique French Country Honey Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c.1930s This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~~~sturdy tres...
Oak
H 29.5 in W 91 in D 31 in
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Trestle Base Oak early 19th c
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Country Farmhouse Oak Dining Table with Trestle Base and Stretcher~~91" Wide~~c. early to mid-19th century This table has "the look"~~one of our most often r...
Oak
H 29.5 in W 86 in D 29.5 in
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Trestle Base Oak c.1900
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Monastery Dining Table with Trestle Base~~c. 1900-1920 This table has "the look"~~one of our most often requested items~~~~sturdy tres...
Oak
H 30 in W 102.5 in D 37.75 in
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse LARGE Trestle Base Oak 19th c
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Country LARGE Farmhouse Oak Dining Table with Baluster Trestle Base~~102.5" Wide~~c. late 19th century This table has "the look"~~one of our most often reque...
Oak
H 30 in W 90 in D 34 in
Antique French Country Farm Dining Table Farmhouse Double Baluster Oak C.1900-20
Located in Tyler, TX
HANDSOME Antique French Farmhouse Oak Dining Table with Double Baluster Trestle Base~~90" Wide~~c. 1900-1920s This table has "the look". One of our most often requested items. Stur...
Oak
H 30.32 in W 90.56 in D 47.25 in
Large conference table from the 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this superb waxed conference table from the 1950s with ultra generous dimensions for large family tables. The assembly of the table is a nice piece of old cabin...
Walnut, Pine
H 30 in W 87 in D 35 in
Antique French Country Farm Table Dining Table Farmhouse Desk Oak C. 1900
Located in Tyler, TX
EXCELLENT LARGE Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Farm Table Dining Table Desk Office Conference Library Table~~Over 7 Feet Wide~~ This be...
Oak
H 29.5 in W 94 in D 35.5 in
Antique French Farm Table Dining Library Table Desk Farmhouse Oak 94" 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
SUPERB Antique French Country Oak Monastery Farm Farmhouse Dining Table Conference Library Table or Desk with Double Pedestal Trestle Base~~19th Century This table has "the look"~~~...
Oak
H 29.93 in Dm 51.19 in
Travertine Circular Table, Claude Berraldacci
Located in Paris, FR
Grande table ronde de salle à manger en travertin avec une jolie veine et un pied en hélice. Ce tableau provient directement du créateur Claude Berraldacci...
Travertine