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.
French 18th Century Solid Oak Console-Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare, metamorphic oak table from 18th century France, appearing to be a substantial console table that easily flips open–nearly doubling in depth–to use as an occasional serving ta...
Iron
French 19th Century Oak Console Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome 19th century French oak server-console table with a single drawer and shelf below for storage. Adaptable to a multitude of uses and rooms throughout the home, the top and ...
Steel
Baker Furniture Milling Road French Style One Drawer Console
By Milling Road
Located in Milford, NH
A solid high quality French style console with single lined long drawer, probably in cherry, with breadboard end top, turned legs, and a stretcher base shelf. A Milling Road Baker Fu...
Wood
$750Sale Price|50% Off
19th Century French Baker's or Confectioner's Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century French baker's or confectioner's table, the original faux marble and stone top (repairs) over a shaped apron with cabriole legs. Inset apron drawer. Great crusty origina...
Wood
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
18th C Style Gregorius Pineo French Country Console Table Desk
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Gregorius Pineo French Country Console Table Desk
Walnut
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. ...
Oak
$4,910 / item
Large French Country Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Large French Country console table. This beautiful table has a natural top with a lightly distressed painted finish in soft sage green. ...
Wood
$3,357 / item
Long French Provincial Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An antiqued wood console table, with four frieze drawers and two further tiers between square tapering supports. The original French Provincial. ...
Wood
$2,007 / item
French Provincial Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial Neo Classic antiqued wood console table, with two frieze drawers and two further tiers between square tapering supports. ...
Wood
$4,910 / item
Large French Country Console Table, Antique White
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Country console table in a hand-rubbed antique white finish. The front apron of this piece has a beautiful fluted design. It has three drawers, eight turned and tapered legs, and a...
Wood
Antique Country French Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique country French Rustic Server with well worn planked top with peg construction having three drawers with well cast brass handles. The table with a...
Brass
$3,540 / set
Pair of French Provincial Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial Neo Classic antiqued wood console table, with two frieze drawers and two further tiers between square tapering supports...
Wood
Vintage Boho French Knotty Pine Scalloped Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring the enduring charm of the French countryside to your home with this vintage knotty pine console table. Crafted from solid wood, this piece radiates warmth with its golden-honey...
Pine
$877 / item
Country Style Console Table in Batavia Black
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 33" W x 13" D x 30" H, this classic piece combines timeless design with practical functionality, making it a perfect addition to your home. Crafted with meticulous attenti...
Wood
French Oak Console or Patisserie Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Crafted in France circa 1850, this unique console table is topped with an impressive slab of marble - chiseled by hand - which rests on a solid oak base. In the apron one can see th...
Marble
$4,683 / item
French Provincial Long Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Provincial long console made from reclaimed pine and painted in a rustic antiqued stone grey finish. With six turned and tapered legs with a lower ...
Pine
$3,598 / item
Rustic Provincial Pine Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Introducing the charming Rustic Provincial Pine Console Table, a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that exudes sophistication and rustic elegance. Its molded edge top is a stand...
Wood
Late 19th Century French Arras Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French Arras carre longue table. Retaining it's original patina. Circa 1890.
Iron
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Late 19th French Handprinted Forged Iron Console Table with Two Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
This is a chic French or Spanish late-19th century Forged iron console with two drawers. The side are decorated with ornamental flowers handprinted. The iron has the corrosion wea...
Wrought Iron
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Louis XV Carved Maple Console or Entry Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Italian Provincial Louis XV style console or entry table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Late 20th Century Carved maple, with original brass hardw...
Brass
$3,001 / item
Provincial French Directoire Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Provincial French directoire console table with traditional walnut stain finish, aged bronze knobs, a molded top edge, frieze drawers, turned...
Wood
Mid-Century Bamboo, Wood and Rattan Writing Table Desk with Chair, Italy 1970s
By Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker desk with side bookshelf and the matching chairs. This charming piece is in the typical style of Audoux and Minet where ...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Demi Lune Folding Card or Console Table with Baize Top, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful chess table on the top and card games when opened, its half-moon shape made of flamed walnut veneer from around 1940-1950 with legs decorated with bronze ornamentation. A v...
Walnut
Classic Antique French Cherry Desk with Breadboard Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic Antique Provincial French writing table with breadboard top. Plank top two drawer desk featuring scalloped knee hole and apron with two drawers with brass pulls on simple c...
Wood, Cherry
19th Century French Red Antique Oakwood Console Table - Provencal Kitchen Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th Century, a Cassetone table from Provence with charming lateral brackets and hand turned legs in vivid red patina, in good condition. This antique French Provincial console...
Oak
Three Drawer Country French Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very well made console/ serving table faithful to the French Provincial heritage. Three drawer console table featuring rustic plank top with breadboard ends with three drawers with...
Hardwood
French Hall Console End Occasional Table Painted Green
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand Painted Hall, End or Occasional Table with parquetry patterned top from France. This distressed painted wood side table with one drawer, cabriole legs and scalloping features a ...
Wood, Paint
$2,371Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage French Beech Carpenter's Work Table or Console c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French work bench made circa 1960. This carpenter work table is perfect to be used in an entry and in a part of a room as a console with character. The nicks, scratches, dents, cuts,...
Wrought Iron
Baroque Demi-Lune Console in the Provençal Style, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Baroque demi-lune console with shaped apron and tall s-curved legs. The top is finished in cream white, the base in light blue. The polychrome surface is of later date with an antiqu...
Wood
$1,680Sale Price|68% Off
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. Versatil...
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Antique French Provincial Carved Cherry Saber Leg Italian Desk Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Provincial Carved Cherry Wood Saber Leg Italian Desk Console Table. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, shapely saber legs,...
Cherry
Parquetry Inlay Top Cabriole Leg Scallop Ornament Chestnut Console Sofa Table
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Parquetry Inlay Top Cabriole Leg Scallop Ornament Chestnut Console Sofa Table
Rosewood, Chestnut
19th Century French Patisserie Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French patisserie table. With the original base and a new marble top. Circa 1890.
Marble, Wrought Iron
Baker Furniture Milling Road Italian Provincial Carved Maple Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Italian Provincial style console or entry table By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection Italy, Circa 1980s Carved maple, with original brass hardware. Drawer loc...
Maple
19th Century French Patisserie Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A good 19th century patisserie or butcher table of good size with the original marble top with rounded edges. The top bears signs of use but is in excellent and clean condition with...
Carrara Marble, Iron
Vtg French Country Pastry Style Wrought Iron Marble Top Baker's Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Pastry Style Scrolling Wrought Iron Black Marble Top Bakers's Console Table. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century Measurements: 30" H x 48" W x 18" D.
Marble, Iron
Shabby Chic and Gold Leaf Distressed Antique Writing Table Desk Large Console
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Antique distressed finish writing hall centre table or small dining table with figural shape top. It features base with Fine carved finial a...
Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Oak Convertible Console, Dining Table with Brass Trim
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th large console table with a fold-open top, brass trim detail, and tapered fluted legs . The table has an easy opening you can see in the video.
Wood
$1,268Sale Price|41% Off
Antique French Craftsman Work coffee table circa 19th century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French work coffee table made in the 19th century This carpenter work bench is perfect to be used as a coffee table, an end bed or a entry hall bench...
Abalone
French Provincial Custom Green Grange Triangular Table, Corner Console, France
By Grange
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French provincial custom green grange triangular table, corner console, France. French corner table painted green with gold leaf striping, tapered...
Wood
Carved French Regency Paint Decorated Console Table w/ Rouge Pink Marble Top
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved French Regency paint decorated console table w/ rouge pink marble top. Hand painted carved wood frame green, olive, yellow. Figural pink marble top. Nice compact to medium size.
Marble
$1,800Sale Price|25% Off
20th Century Marquetry Chest of Drawers with Bronze Details and Cream Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
20th century marquetry chest of drawers with bronze details and cream marble top.
Marble
Mid-Century French Walnut & Oak Veneer Console Table, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Fine French neoclassical carved and inlaid console table made of wood and walnut and oak veneers in the late 1960s. It features a beautiful top inlaid with parquet bands, finely carv...
Oak, Walnut
Vintage French Scalloped Console with Fluted Legs
Located in New York, NY
A finely made wood console table with scallop edge carving and fluted legs. French, circa 1950. Dimensions: 62”W x 20”D x 33”H
Wood
$1,877 / item
French Country Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to add sophistication and functionality, this table features beautifully turned legs and four frieze drawers, providing ample storage for your essentials. The lightly distre...
Wood
Pair of French Marble-Top Console Tables with Mirrors
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French marble-top console tables with mirrors This is a very attractive pair, the tables are 19th century and carved in mahogany with shaped marble tops, we have matched t...
Mahogany
Pair of Country Style Console Tables in Charleston Gray
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 33" W x 13" D x 30" H, this classic piece combines timeless design with practical functionality, making it a perfect addition to your home. Crafted with meticulous attenti...
Wood
Antique French Paint Decorated Flip Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine table with serpentine apron and cabriole legs in newer gray paint and dark stained top in an antiqued finish. The hinged top in dark brown paint with shaped corners. One leg s...
Wood
Elegant Carved Oak Console Table, Turned Legs, Circa 1900
Located in LYON, FR
Elegant Carved Oak Console Table, Turned Legs, Circa 1900 Description: A refined piece of cabinetry combining classic elegance with solidity. This console (or writing table), dating...
Oak
$3,598 / item
Rustic Provincial Sage Pine Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Introducing the charming Rustic provincial sage pine console table, a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that exudes sophistication and rustic elegance. Finished in a rustic anti...
Wood
French Provincial Style Beige Painted Foyer / Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial Louis XV-style bleached wood white table desk with wrapped and painted canvas top, hidden center drawer, carved apron and serpentine legs Condition: Good; Wear con...
Oak
$1,557 / item
Black Painted Provincial Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Boasting a sleek and rustic Europan design, this piece beautifully blends traditional charm with modern sophistication. The rich Batavia black finish adds a contemporary touch, while...
Wood
Hollywood Regency Italian Provincial Faux Marble Console in Seashelll Form
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made by Grosfeld House in the 1960's; A stunning vintage beauty that is a truly a versatile piece to use as hallway table or console table. It features a faux marble top & base with ...
Marble
A Curvy French Green Iron and Brass Console Table This is a lovely table
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Curvy French Green Iron and Brass Console Table This is a lovely table in the French Style, it has the classic deeply curled legs and similar central stretcher. The base is for...
Iron
Antique French Solid Oak Console Table, Circa Early 20th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An exquisite console or hall table crafted from solid oak, showcasing the rich detailing of French design. This remarkable piece features a grand high back adorned with deeply carved...
Oak
French Vintage Solid Walnut Painted Console Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French vintage painted walnut console table in two tiers, with more recent decorative finish adding handpainted floral and concentric (tonal) borders to simulate a paneled design o...
Brass
Antique French Side Table Desk 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
French mahogany side table which can also function as a desk Circa 1880 This elegant side table stands upon shaped legs and features 1 mahogany lined drawers The top of the table hav...
Mahogany
Top Quality Walnut Console Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super quality French figured walnut console table with single full width drawer and varigated grey marble top, in excellent overall condition. 34" high 32" wide 16" depth You are w...
Walnut
1900s French Metal and Wood Console Table
Located in High Point, NC
A metal table with a wooden top made in 1900s, France. Gracefully metal legs join together this simple yet elegant table. With three wooden table top slots and a cast understructure,...
Metal
Pair French Birch Console Tables
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair of French birch console tables with ebonised ascents, single full width drawers, in overall excellent condition. 33.5" high 43.5" wide 16.5" depth You are welcome to vi...
Birch