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.
Petite Antique French Octagon Side TABLE Renaissance Carved Oak c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Petite Antique French Octagon Side TABLE Renaissance Carved Oak c1900. Direct from France, a fabulous PETITE antique French octagon table, ornately adorned, just like the full-size ...
Oak
Pair of French Provincial Style Side Tables w/ Travertine Tops
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Crown City Co. Manufacturer: Crown City Co. Materials: Walnut-Stained Maple, Travertine Stone, Patinated Brass Handles This pair of...
Travertine, Brass
French Barley Table with Lentil Legs, Late 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful round side table with lentil legs, 19th century. Side or side table, in perfect condition. Very well attended. This table stands on a base made up of four lentil legs and ...
Walnut
19th Century French Oak Worktable, 1890s
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted from solid oak wood, richly detailed original antique character including a rectangular top, rising on turned legs in a tapered baluster shape. Great original antique/vi...
Walnut
French 19th Century Fruitwood Rafraichissoir
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French fruitwood and gray marble rafraîchissoir table from the late 19th century with brass accents. Functioning like a bar cart or dry bar, this occasional table offers a recessed...
Marble, Brass
Pair of French Provincial Style Walnut Side Tables w/ Gilt Painted Carved Accent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Walnut, Gilt Painted Carved Accents These French Provincial walnut side tables reflect the mid-20th century American revival of Eur...
Walnut
White Furniture French Country Two-Drawer Maple Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
White furniture French country two-drawer maple side tables in good vintage condition. Two roomy dovetailed drawers close and open smoothly. Measure...
Maple
French 19th Century Mahogany Rafraichissoir
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French mahogany and gray marble rafraîchissoir table from the late 19th century. Functioning like a bar cart or dry bar, this occasional table is adapted to keeping beverages cold ...
Marble, Brass
Rustic French Provençal Beech Side Table, France, circa 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / Side Table / beech / Rustic / French Provincial / Antique This charming 19th-century side table from the Provence region of France captures the rustic elegance of t...
Oak
$1,288
Gilt Iron Martini Table
Located in London, GB
A gilt-iron martini table, hand made in England. The table is hand forged by a highly skilled blacksmith and finished in 23.5 carat gold leaf with a distressed finish. Available fr...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
French Green Painted Rectangular Hall Side Foyer Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French hand painted table in a fantastic shade of green. This occasional table certainly brings charm to any formal or informal home setting either in a foyer, hallway, living room o...
Wood, Paint
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
2 Drexel Heritage French Louis XVI Provincial Walnut Bedside Chests Nest Tables
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
2 mid century French Provincial / Louis XVI style side tables by Drexel Heritage, circa 1968. Features a rectangular form made from walnut with matchbook crossbanded tops. One of the...
Brass
French 19th Century Mahogany Rafraichissoir
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French mahogany and gray marble rafraîchissoir table from the late 19th century. Functioning like a bar cart or dry bar, this occasional table is adapted to keeping beverages cold ...
Marble, Brass
Vintage French Wood Side Table or Pedestal
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Vintage end table or Gueridon. Would be perfect as a small support table in a living room or even to use as a pedestal to put a large planter or a sculpture. It features a...
Oak
19th Century French Vigneron Round Tilt-Top Table with Floral Textile Top
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant 19th century French vigneron or dégustation tilt-top table, traditionally used in wine cellars for tasting and presentation. This example features a round tabletop, unique...
Textile, Oak
Early 20th Century French Oak Side Table or Worktable, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century French Walnut Side Table or Worktable, 1920s. Made of antique oak in dark colour, this table is very functional and you can use like a nightstands, sofa table, cof...
Oak
18th C. French Provincial Marble Top Occasional Side Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
An 18th-Century French Provincial side or occasional table, rustic yet elegant, featuring Salmon Breccia Midicea marble top with apron and graceful cabriole legs. Practical French de...
Breccia Marble
1900s French Provincial Oak Side Table With Marble Top
Located in High Point, NC
This early 1900s French Provincial oak side table embodies the quiet elegance and practicality typical of regional French craftsmanship. Constructed from solid oak, the table feature...
Marble
Continental Walnut Side Table
Located in New York, NY
Continental walnut side table. Continental walnut shaped side table with five conforming drawer, France, 19th century. Dimension: 15.75" W x 12" D x 29.75" H.
Walnut
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench or Side Accent Table
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Franca Helg, Antonio Piva and Franco Albini
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern side accent or coffee table. This charming piece is in the typical style of Tito Agnoli, Bonacina, Audoux and Minet where the organic beaut...
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Style Oval Carved Glass Top Side Table with Caned Stretcher
Located in Milford, NH
A fine solid French style oval carved and painted wooden side table with loose glass top, carved gilt decoration, reticulated frieze, shaped legs and caned shaped base stretcher. Dat...
Cane, Glass, Wood
19th Century French Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century French bistro table combines timeless design with functional sophistication. Featuring a beautifully aged Carrara marble top, the table exudes refinement wi...
Marble
French Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table Desk with Drawer, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This French hand painted table in a neutral shade with a blue hue with one drawer features classic details, such as the raised edge table top and dovetailed drawer. This table certai...
Wood, Paint
Tall Italian Sculptor's Stand with Square Top
Located in Chireno, TX
Tall Italian sculptor's stand with square top and flared square base. Remnants of old paint. Listed measurements are for base: 32 inches high x 23 inches wide x 20.5 inches deep and ...
Steel
19th Century French Black Painted Rectangular Hall Side Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This French provincial hand painted table with one drawer features wonderful classic details, such as the raised edge tabel top. This table certainly brings vintage charm to any form...
Wood, Paint
Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning French side table from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in medium dark oak. The bases are generally made of decommissioned antique wine press screws and very much in the style o...
Oak
Antique French Table with Tile Top
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique French table with eight leaf decorated tiles under glaze on a hand wrought iron base with the original paint.
Wrought Iron
Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Absolutely stunning French side table or pedestal dating from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in oak which has an antique wine press screw as a base, very much in style of Charles Dudou...
Oak
Vintage French Provincial Style Low Oak & Walnut Square Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Style Low Oak & Walnut Square Side Table. Item features wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, quality American craf...
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Oak Worktable Table with One Drawer, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20Th Century French Oak Work Table with One Drawer of and Wood Knob Handle
Oak
$2,120Sale Price / set|20% Off
20th Century Pair of French Nightstands with One Drawer and Claw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
20th century pair of French nightstands with one drawer and bronze hardware Recently restored.
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Walnut Wood Square Top Pedestal Table
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-20th century walnut wood square top pedestal table (3 items available).
Walnut
Late 19th century French cast iron side table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Elegant cast iron side table circa 1890. Fine table ideal for use as a sofa,side, hall or lamp table. Ornate base which has taken on a stable rusted appearance with decorative stre...
Iron
Provincial Style Carved Fruitwood Single-Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A high quality Provincial Style Carved Fruitwood Single-Drawer Side Table. Measures 26" in width, 26" in depth, 25" in height. Make it a near-pair with matching , but tiered Side...
Fruitwood
$1,475 / item
Pair of Continental Style Inlaid Wood Side Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Table pair with inlaid geometric pattern contrasting wood tops. Very well-made with bold carved cabriolet legs, convex X form base stretcher with center urn finial and handsome carve...
Hardwood
Italian Provincial Style Carved and Varnished Solid Cherry Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Italian made Provincial Style Carved and Varnished Solid Cherry Side Table. Carved on front and back and finished on all sides.
Cherry
Antique Hexagonal Side or Center Walnut Table with Six Carved Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Octogonal side table with Solomonic legs and carved top and carved edges. The table has an X-Shape Solomonic stretcher . Restored and very functional piece.
Walnut
1950s Light-Gray Painted French Sculptors Stand
Located in Chireno, TX
Circa 1950s light-gray painted French sculptor's stand. Adjustable 15.75 inch diameter top (raises up to 43.5 inches in height as well as swivels). Original or early light gray and w...
Steel
Early 20th Century French Oak Worktable Table with One Drawer, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20Th Century French Oak Work Table with One Drawer of and Wood Knob Handle
Oak
French 19th Century Walnut Sewing Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This simple little walnut table from 19th century France is actually a functional sewing table. It has a flat work surface with a basket below to hold knitting or any sewing project ...
Walnut
French Country Side Table, Circa 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A simple French Country side table or writing table in cherry with an ebonized top, a large full length drawer in the apron on simple tapered legs. Circa 1800.
Cherry
French Provincial Painted Side Table with Hoof Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful white painted table with deer legs facing in towards each other. This whimsical design brings a smile to the face. Single drawer with ivy leaves carved in relief on either ...
Wood
20th C. Handcrafted Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Provincial Gueridon
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Gueridon Table. Brazilian Rosewood is one of the rarest, most sought after Rosewoods in the World. Brazilian Rosewood is renowned for its c...
Rosewood
19th Century French Provincial Oak Side Table with Single Drawer
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Provincial oak side table showcases the understated charm and utility characteristic of rural craftsmanship. Its lightly weathered oak surface retains a soft...
Oak
Mid-Century French Provincial Night Stands / Side Tables John Widdicomb - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Provincial nightstands in an original French blue paint by John Widdicomb. They have the original brass hardware and dovetail construction. The chests are available ...
Wood
Portoro Black Marble Antique Country French Side Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exquisite little gem in our Country French hand carved side table featuring dovetailed joinery to the solid walnut frame with black Portoro marble insert top & Cabriole legs. A sw...
Marble
1960s French Provincial Side Tables with Leather and Stinciling Top, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of French Provincial style vintage side tables with leaves and Stinciling top. The tables feature a dark oak frame with a leather top ins...
Agate
Early 20th Century French Oak Worktable with One Drawer, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20Th Century French Oak Work Table with One Drawer of and Wood Knob Handle
Oak
Antique Hexagonal Side or Center Walnut Table with Six Carved Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Design Hexagonal side table in original late 19th century Renaissance style. Made of walnut. It is good as a coffee table or side table.
Walnut
$640Sale Price|57% Off
Pair of Thomasville French Provincial Carved Wood Side Tables with Custom Glass
By Thomasville
Located in East Freetown, MA
Pair of Thomasville Hollywood Regency French Provincial style side/end tables with custom glass covers, carved scrolled edges and pedest...
Wood
Henredon French Country Oak and Slate End Tables, a Pair
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair accent tables by Henredon from their Town & Country Collection. French Country style with scroll feet. Solid Oak with a distressed finish. Removabl...
Slate
18th C. Louis XV Side Table, Walnut
Located in Doylestown, PA
A mid 18th century Louis XV side table with drawer, in walnut, with scalloped apron on slender cabriole legs, circa 1760. Original bra...
Walnut
1960s French Provincial Maple Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1960s French provincial side table in solid maple. Original hardware. Plenty of storage in single Large drawer. Cabriol legs. Good vint...
Brass
Early 19th Century French Dough Box Storage Compartment
Located in High Point, NC
Handsome and versatile, this antique oak side table combines provincial simplicity with warm natural finish. Hand-built in France in the early 1800s, the rectangular tabletop sits at...
Oak
Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Bouillotte Side Table, 1800s
Located in Miami, FL
French Louis XVI style walnut Bouillotte table from the 19th century. Antique French Louis XVI style walnut Bouillotte table with bronze gallery top, a single drawer and a small shel...
Bronze
18th Century Louis XVI Oak Side Table with Drawer Time-Worn Patina from Provence
Located in IT
This exquisite 18th-century Louis XVI oak side table from Provence, France, features a beautiful time-worn patina that highlights its rich history and craftsmanship. The table is des...
Oak
French Provincial Style Walnut Carved Side Table
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a meticulously carved Table. Its made in the French Provincial style and has all the of a quality piece of furniture. The cabriole legs end in a bun formed carved foot. The k...
Walnut
$1,773 / item
French Marble Top Brasserie Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
French country-style round table with a classic white marble top on a hand-forged iron base. Dimensions: 32" W x 32" D x 28" H
Marble, Iron
Unusual 19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Garden Side Table Pot Stand
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
An unusual cast iron former cheese press table base, extremely well built with heavy splayed legs and a grooved top with drain hole. Probably of French o...
Iron
French Louis XV Provincial Style Night Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage French painted nightstand in beige tone with gold toned trim. The table has a cubby hole and one pull out drawer for storing things....
Wood