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.
20th Century French Extension Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 20th Century French extension dining table brings both practicality and timeless French sophistication to any dining space. Crafted from high-quality wood, likely walnut...
Walnut
Country French Parquetry Top Table 6 Dining Chairs 2X22" Extension Board Leafs
By Century Furniture, Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
MINT Country French Parquetry Top Table 6 Dining Chairs 2X22" Extension Board Leafs Table Dimensions: 46" x 76" x 30" 2x22" leaves with an extended table length of 120"
Satinwood
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chai...
Upholstery, Wood
8 Carved Dining Chairs Walnut Table 3x18" Leaves Overall 132" Long Dining Set
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Phenomenal Quality 8 Carved Dining Chairs Walnut Table 3x18" Leaves Overall 132" Long Dining Set MINT! Table Dimensions: 44" x 78" x 31" 3 x 18" leaves with an extended table length ...
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Country French Farmhouse Green Yellow Floral Dining Set, Set of 9
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, timeless, chairs and table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement ...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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
$3,600Sale Price / set|40% Off
H 29.5 in W 44 in D 44 in
Bernhardt Table with 8 chairs, two extension and table cover
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is a Bernhardt "Shibui" Asian-style dining set, featuring a rosewood table with a hand-painted top and eight chairs, With two leaves and cover, 80 years old according to the ori...
Hardwood
$9,929 / set
H 27.96 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Mid-20th Century Wengé Dining Table with 8 Matching Chairs Jules Wabbes style
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful large round wenge dining table with 8 matching chairs in the style of Jules WABBES. The table can be extended with two original leaves. If there are 6 chairs at the table, ...
Iron
$3,995 / set
H 39 in W 22.75 in D 24.5 in
Baker Furniture French Country Carved Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with inlaid marquetry, and...
Upholstery, Walnut
$5,200 / set
H 38 in W 25 in D 25 in
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Dining Room Set - 7 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Quality Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Dining Room Set - 7 Pc Set. Listing includes (2) Armchairs, (4) Side chairs, and (1) Oval dining table with (2) 18" e...
Walnut
$33,496Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37.8 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
Set of 8 Walnut & Leather Dining Chairs with Extendable Table by André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Paris, FR
An exquisite set of eight dining chairs and extendable table from the 1930s by notable french designer André Sornay, meticulously restored to their original splendor. Made out of r...
Leather, Wood, Walnut
$5,000 / set
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 25 in
Set of Four Ralph Lauren Shelter Sky Ash Leather Sling Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke set of four country American style dining chairs or armchairs featuring leather sling seats and backs. Designed by Ralph Lauren from the Shelter Sky collection crafted from s...
Pewter
20th Century Country French Bleached Oak Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A substantial 20th century French bleached oak farmhouse trestle dining table crafted in the Country Provincial style. The construction features a rustic thick plank top, elaborately...
Oak
$12,633 / set
H 28.75 in W 72.84 in D 47.64 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen rosewood dining table with extension leaf and six chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful rosewood dining table with extension leaf, and its six chairs with cream coffee leather seats. Ib Kofod-larsen (1921-2003), Seffle Mobelfabrik edition, Sweden, 1960s. Tabl...
Rosewood
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
$5,000Sale Price|33% Off
H 29.5 in W 79.25 in D 33.5 in
19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Fruitwood Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Quintessential 19th century country French provincial farmhouse table crafted from fruitwood. The table features a plank top having b...
Fruitwood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
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
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 78.25 in D 29 in
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Dining Table or Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country French provincial farmhouse dining table or console table. The table is crafted from oak with a plank top having breadboard ends. The base has a storage drawer on one ...
Iron
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H 29.53 in W 46.86 in D 46.86 in
Midcentury French Alps Chalet Style Round Table & 4 Benches, France 1950's
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Chalet style round dining table with four matching benches. Made in France, 1950's / 60's period. In the style of Pierre Chapo designer. Hand crafted in solid hardwood (Elm or Ash) with trestle bases and forged iron hardware on table and benches. Typical of the rustic french mountain style made for French Alps estates in the mid-century. The set is constructed out of solid stained ash or elm wood with nice warm tones with visible metal hardware. Every single element is carved by hand, this causes a very nice artisan character. The set has been refinished and comes in very good condition. The table measures 75cm x 119cm x 119cm. Each bench measures 45cm x 131cm x 48cm. Sold as a set of 5. Table & 4 benches.
Ash, Elm
1960s French Riviera Painted Metal Garden Set Table and Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century French Riviera, original white painted wrought iron outdoor setting of classic design comprising the original fretted metal top round table and its 2 chairs and 2 ...
Metal
Massif Wood Table in the Style of Pierre Chapo
Located in Paris, FR
Table attributed from Seltz. Pierre Chapo was working in this firm. French work from the 70s, in solid wood. The maximum length of the table is 214 cm. Possibility of having the cha...
Hardwood
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H 29.73 in W 100.4 in D 31.5 in
18th Century French Provincial Oak Trestle Farm Table with Two Benches
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Provincial trestle table with two benches. Striking French design from the late 18th century. Solid oak and beautiful a...
Oak
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H 30.5 in W 144 in D 54 in
Large custom French Country style Dining Table, with ten high back chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Large and table in great condition with a parquetry top. The legs are curved With carvings on the knees. This table is 120” long with one additional leaf and measures 144” Fully exte...
Walnut, Fruitwood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV White Oak Dining Set
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style white oak dining set By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Measures: Table 52.75" W x 44.5" D x 29.38" H. Extends up to 70.75" W with...
Cane, Oak
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H 43.5 in W 23.5 in D 24.75 in
French Provincial Style Paint Decorated Dining Table and Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage French Provincial style dining set offers white paint decorated chairs having tall pressed caned backs with scroll crest flanked by turned finials surmounting padded seats ...
Wood
Country French Cherry Farm Table with Benches
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French farm extension table and pair of benches from Normandy made of solid cherry wood. A chestnut extension leaf pulls out from under the tabletop at one end and has a single, st...
Cherry, Chestnut
Early 19th Century Chestnut Antique Farmhouse Table
Located in Billingshurst, GB
Early 19th century 9' 10 chestnut antique farmhouse table. A very large antique dining table comfortably seating 12 people. This table sits on ...
Chestnut
19th Century French Wicker Rattan Dining Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French woven wicker rattan dining set including a small rectangular table, two armchairs and two side chairs. Exceptional craft...
Bamboo, Wicker
Atelier Marolles Wabi Sabi Dining Table and Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unique dining suite in French elm (extinct) matching table and chairs custom designed in an Atelier Français in the 1960s Artisanal charact...
Elm
Sold
H 37.8 in W 77.96 in D 45.48 in
Grange Handmade France Cherrywood Extending Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Grange
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in France RRP £6000 Grange cherrywood extending dining table and six chairs A very good looking and well-made piece, the ...
Cherry