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French Provincial Wall Decorations

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
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Ira Yeager Country French Farmer with Animals 8 Ft.
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand imposing oil on canvas painting of a country French provincial farmer coup;e with various animals measuring 8 feet high and 6.5 feet wide by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Th...
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20th Century American French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940. 4 plates available.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Faience

Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920. Diameter / 14.5".
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

French Aubusson Greenery Tapestry 18th century - 165Lx215H cm - N° 1537
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 18th century Style: Greenery Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool and silk Width: 165 cm Height: 215 cm Depth: 1 cm. In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapes...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Hunting Scene, Antoine De Jacquelot, Tapestry Atelier Picard GJP Paris - N° 1531
Located in Paris, FR
Hunting Scene Tapestry by Antoine De Jacquelot Printed in the PICARD workshop Publisher G.J.P in Paris 8th arrondissement This tapestry is number 66 of 500 (Limited Edition) Bolduc s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool

French Style Wrought Iron Framed Hand Painted Floral Botanical Panels -S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is. pair of hand painted floral botanicals in wrought iron ivy frames. These panels were produced by John Richards. They are in very good condit...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wrought Iron

Alexander the Great, The Passage of the Granicus - Flemish Tapestry 17th -N 1503
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 17th century Style: Rome and Antic Greece Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 465 cm Height: 307 cm Depth: 1 cm In keeping with tradition, this magnificent ta...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

French Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Roman Triumph - Fine Brussels Tapestry from 16th Century - 355lx300h - No. 1507
Located in Paris, FR
Manufacture Des Bruxelles Epoque: 16th century Style: Rome and Ancient Greece Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 355 cm Height: 300 cm Depth: 0.5 cm Roman Tri...
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16th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

French Aubusson Tapestry "Mille Fleurs" Circa 1960 - 201lx145h Cm - No. 1481
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapes...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool

19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Rare blue French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Italian French Architecture Priveè by Cesar Daly Hand Painted Print 2 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant and refined print representing French private architecture and, precisely, a the design of a 19th century suburban villa under Napoleon III by Casar Daly. Together with anot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Vallauris Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket signed Vallauris from Provence. Height / 5.3 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Faience

Original Framed Whitworth Cycles French Bicycle Advertising Poster by PAL
Located in West Chester, PA
Original Whitworth Cycles Framed French Bicycle Advertising Poster by PAL (Jean De Paleologue) circa 1890's France. Previously professionally conserved with linen backing and framed ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Linen, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Letterpress Print of Charles Baudelaire by Manet, C. 1862
Located in Ross, CA
Original letterpress print of 1862 Manet etching of Charles Baudelaire by French artist Édouard Manet (1832-1883). Nicely matted and framed, print meas...
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1860s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Paper

Jacob weeps over Joseph's tunic, Antique Flemish Tapestry Circa 1600 - N° 1498
Located in Paris, FR
This tapestry has already been cleaned in our craft workshop The setting sun bathed the hills of Canaan in golden light, but in Jacob’s heart, darkness reigned. He sat bent, his eye...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Italian French Architecture Priveè by Cesar Daly Hand Painted Print 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant and refined print representing French private architecture and, precisely, a the design of a 19th century suburban villa under Napoleon III by Casar Daly. Together with anot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French brown Majolica oyster plate signed Luneville circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Vintage French Revolution Faience Scalloped Edge Plate by Casafina
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and green faience pottery wall plate featuring a fleur de lis, crossed swords, a French hat, and a banner that reads "Revolution" By Casafina ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Faience, Pottery

Majolica Oranges Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oranges plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Rare blue French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Antique French Copper Pot Lids to Decorate Your Kitchen Wall 19th Century Lot 4
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
From 19th Century or early The price is for the lot of 4 molds 40x28cm 22x22cm 18x18cm 16x16cm Antique French copper pot lids to decorate your kitch...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Copper

Zabihi Collection Late 18th Century Flemish Verdure Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
a late 18th century Flemish Vedure Tapestry Measures: 7'4'' wide x 9' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, m...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool

French Faience Flowers Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Faience

French Tapestry Aubusson Style, 1880
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Original French tapestry Aubusson style, France, 1880. Wall decoration (machine) woven, no print. good vintage condition. Free shipping quote with...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Tapestry

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Wall Plate With Crest
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, cream, and green faience pottery wall plate featuring a coat of arms crest with a swan. By Veschini Deruta Italy, Late-20th Century Measures: 10"W x...
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Faience, Pottery

Signed Oil on Canvas by French Artist Jean Hubert Gautier
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Oil on Canvas by Jean Hubert Gautier (1872-1930). Nice heavy impasto technique of a classic french riverscape. The composition includes heavy clouds with a basilica in the bac...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Vintage French Blue and White Toile De Jouy Framed Designer Fabric Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, 20th century. A vintage French Blue and White Toile De Jouy Framed Designer Fabric Panel. Showcasing traditional French figures parading horses, hot air balloons, buildings ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Fabric

Majolica Paradise Bird & Flowers Salins Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Paradise bird & flowers Salins plate, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Pair Framed Watercolor Landscape Paintings, Provence, France, 1920's
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Framed Watercolor Landscape Paintings, Provence, France, 1926. Charming 'plein air' paintings of the Provencal landscape. Original fra...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence. Height / 7 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Faience

Antique Hand Painted Miniature Portrait on Porcelain in a Brass Easel Frame
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice antique hand-painted miniature portrait on porcelain of Princess Louise of England, circa 1900s. The piece is mostly likely a "Grand Tour" ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Brass

Large French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence. Height / 9 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence. Height / 7 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

18th Century French Tapestry 11'4" X 10'2"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
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18th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

17th Century Fine Flemish Tapestry, Silk & Wool, Green, Blue, Red, Battle Scene
Located in Port Washington, NY
The tapestry shown here is a magnificent example of 17th-century European artistry, likely influenced by the grand tradition of tapestry weaving that flourished in France and Flander...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Majolica Grapes Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes plate signed Keller & Guerin saint clement, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Pair of Antique French Carved Pine Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very decorative Antique French Carved Pine Panels featuring center medallions with musical instruments, sheet music and floral/foliate motifs. Framed with raised moldings and carved leafy scrolls. Likely door insets from an Armoire...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Pine

Large Vintage Carved Walnut French Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 47 inches Vintage, hand carved walnut French wall shelf. Numbered item made in France exclusively for Bloomingdale in the 1960s. Very good ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Walnut

Antique 1850 Aubusson French Tapestry 3'3" X 3'
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
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19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Cotton

Antique 19th Century French Verdure Landscape Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely antique 19th century French Verdure Landscape Tapestry depicting a beautiful summer scene of a countryside with lush trees and birds. I...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Tapestry, Wool

PARIS ETCHING SOCIETY - Vintage Print - Signed - Unframed - U.S. - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
PARIS ETCHING SOCIETY - Sydney Z. Lucas - Post Impressionist style color print on paper - artist signed lower right - titled in French lower left - conta...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Tapestry Handmade Tapestry Large Verdure Tapestry 5x9
Located in New York, NY
Antique Tapestry French Figural Tapestry Verdure Battle 5' x 8'10" (5' x 9') 152cm x 269cm Circa 1900 "This is an Rare Antique French Aubusson Tapestry with monogram signat...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool

19th Century Blue and White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence. Height / 5.5 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Faience Flowers Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style.  
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Faience

French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence. Height / 5.5 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Greenery Tapestry, Aubusson Manufactory 19th Century - L232XH174 - N 1519
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century Style: Greenery Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool and silk Width: 232 cm Height: 174 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tape...
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1840s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

Set of 8 Pink and White Plates Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A rare set of 8 small plates with a geometric pattern signed Sarreguemines.  
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Faience

Schumacher x Wedgewood Wild Strawberry Wallpaper, Wedgewood Collection, 1972
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Schumacher x Wedgewood Wild Strawberry Wallpaper, Wedgewood Collection, 1972. Iconic Wedgewood design from 1964 printed by house of Schumacher as...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Majolica Oyster Platter Orchies, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large French majolica oyster platter with handle Orchies, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Majolica, Ceramic

French Provincial Painting of a Cow on Wooden Panel, Rustic Chalet Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Provincial Painting of a Cow on Wooden Panel, Rustic Chalet Decor Description: This charming French Provincial painting depicts a beautifully detailed cow on a light brown wooden panel, surrounded by a delicate floral border. Its rectangular wooden support and rustic floral embellishments give it an authentic, countryside charm, making it an ideal decorative piece for mountain chalets or rustic-inspired interiors. Key features include: Traditional Subject and Style: The painting showcases a realistically rendered cow in earthy brown tones, capturing the tranquil beauty of rural life. Its simple yet elegant composition is a nod to traditional French Provincial art. Wooden Panel Support: Painted on a light brown wooden panel, the natural wood grain adds warmth and authenticity, enhancing the rustic appeal of the piece. Floral Decoration: Surrounding the main image is a delicate floral border, hand-painted with small, charming flowers, further emphasizing its French countryside style. Rustic Charm: The vintage-inspired design and pastoral subject make this painting perfect for mountain chalets, country homes, or rustic interiors, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Versatile Display: Its small size allows for versatile display options, whether hung as a single focal point or as part of a curated gallery wall. Cultural Appeal: The French Provincial style evokes the timeless elegance of rural France, making it a delightful addition to both traditional and eclectic decor settings. This French Provincial cow painting is more than just rustic decor—it is an artistic tribute to pastoral life, bringing warmth, charm, and a touch of the French countryside to any space. Perfect for those who appreciate vintage-inspired art or wish to create a cozy, chalet-style ambiance. Keywords: French Provincial cow painting, rustic wooden panel art, vintage farm animal painting, chalet decor, country-style wall art, French countryside painting...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paint

French antique, Greenery Tapestry 19th century by Aubusson Manufactury - N° 1025
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 1m60 Height: 1m25 Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business spe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations

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Wool, Silk

French Provincial wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial wall decorations made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Abrams Publishers, and Fives-Lille. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $39 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $950.

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