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
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.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
French Blue & White Faience Oyster Platter Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French blue & white Faience oyster platter Moustiers style, circa 1940.
12 inches diameter.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
French Verdure Tapestry With Castle And Birds, 19th Century
Located in Free Union, VA
A fine landscape tapestry executed in wool and silk, depicting a leafy view over a river bank through large trees to a clearing beyond containing two castle vignettes. Dark blue/blac...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
19th Century French Corbel Wall Shelves, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wooden wall decorations created in 19th century France. Beautifully painted and poised with elegant details abounding, these identical wall furnishings impart an effortless...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Large French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket signed Sicard from Provence.
Measures: Height / 10 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Still Life with Vegetables, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas with Variety of Vegetables, France
A very lifelike rendering of a European countryside kitchen or workstation. This 20th Century still life paintin...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.
Autumn pattern.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.
Autumn pattern.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Antique 1900 French Tapestry 5' X 4'6"
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...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 1'11" X 3'8"
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...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Countryside Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting, circa 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressionist Landscape Countryside Oil Painting on Canvas, France
Oil painting on canvas from the estate of Richard Horace Bassett (1900 - 1995). The artist studied and painted in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s, and the offering here shows the influence of the French Impressionists upon his work. This 1930's original oil on canvas, laid to board, is contained in a custom-made arts and crafts style frame...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Scrap Wood
Antique 1900 French Tapestry 5'7" X 5'
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...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 1900 French Tapestry 7'9" X 3'10"
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...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting With Haystacks, circa 1930's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Countryside Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas of a Field with Haystacks, France 1930's
Oil painting on canvas from the estate of Richard Horace Bassett (1900 - 1995). The artist studied and painted in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s, and the offering here shows the influence of the French Impressionists upon his work. The painting dates from about 1930 and is on unstretched canvas under museum glass, and is contained in a custom-made arts and crafts style frame...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Holbein re-visited by Markus Friedrich Staab 1994
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Holbein Exhibition Poster on wood board, spatular technic and painted by Staab. A great example of Staabs remix series with Kings and Queens. Everyone is a Queen/King for his/hers ow...
Category
1990s German French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Boxwood, Paint, Paper
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
French Still Life with Vegetables, Framed Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Still Life Framed Oil Painting on Canvas with Variety of Vegetables, France
20th Century Still Life painting featuring an abundance of vegetables on a table draped casually with a w...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Giltwood, Paint
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...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900 Antique French Tapestry 5'4" X 5'2"
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...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Authentic Decorative French Tapestry Wall Hanging 7'9'' X 6'9''
Located in Los Angeles, US
Authentic Decorative French Tapestry Wall Hanging 7'9'' X 6'9''
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Antique 1920 French Tapestry 7' X 5' 11"
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...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 1920 French Tapestry 8'10" X 4'5"
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...
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
1900 Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 4' X 4'
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...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Oil On Canvas - Albert Deman - Still Life - XXth
By Albert Deman 1
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Very beautiful oil on canvas by the French painter and sculptor, Albert DEMAN (1929-1996).
It is a still life representing a magnificent wicker basket where fruits and flowers, pear...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
18th Century Antique French Tapestry 6'3" X 4'
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...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Georges Paul Leroux (1877 - 1957) Castle of Baux-de-Provence
By Georges Leroux
Located in PARIS, FR
« It is there, among the centuries and the landscapes, that once again Georges Leroux leads our thought, [. . . ] in front of these horizons written with inflexible purity, where the...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
18th Century Antique French Tapestry 7' X 5'7"
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...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Pair of Hand- Colored French Garden Engravings by Laborge Printed in 1818
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of beautiful engravings by Laborge, printed in 1808. These rare images were hand colored from copper plates. Custom hand made French mats with gold banding on archival board. ...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Authentic French Needlework Tapestry 8'2'' X 7' Ft
Located in Los Angeles, US
Authentic French Needlework Tapestry 8'2'' X 7' Ft, Authentic, Traditional, Perfect Condition, One Of The Kind.
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
19th Century Antique French Tapestry 7'6" X 6'6"
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique 1900 French Tapestry 6'2" X 5'
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...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Antique French 1850 Tapestry 6'7" X 6'4"
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
18th Century French Tapestry 5'2" X 4'5"
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...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Majolica Saint Amand Bird Plate, circa 1890
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Tapestry, French Design Very Fine, Reprotection
Located in Evanston, IL
Tapestry, French design very fine, 9'3" x 6'8".
This magnificent tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century.
It was wov...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Flower Painting, Dahlias Flowers, Oil on Canvas, 19th Century
Located in Breganze, VI
This is an antique Landscape Oil Painting, Mountain Landscape Painting with Snow, early XXth Century.
It is an antique painting, from the 20th ce...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
18th Century French Pastel Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pastel portrait representing a young woman. Wonderful weathered wooden frame and its old glass,
France, 18th century. Weathered, small losses.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage French Floral Arrangement Oil Painting
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Decorative and fun large vintage vibrant French floral oil painting.
Painted in 1974, the palette is of wonderful tones of yellow, red an...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Mural Box or Wall Vide Poche, from France 19th Century, Brown Color Painted
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche is a mural Vide poche or box, this is setting on the wall. Made in France in the 19th century, it has been made in Brown Painted wood.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
French Etchings, Set of 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of etchings in nice wood gold frame. We have other similar set in our listing so collect them all.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Fromage Pine Board Wall Art
Located in Milano, IT
A unique conversational art piece. Originally used in France as boards to hold fromage which have been stained overtime. What is left is beautiful yello...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Pine, Reclaimed Wood
French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly aqua plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
18th Century Faience Wall Bracket
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century faience shelf or wall bracket in the form of a demon's face, losses to glaze in areas, with wear and chips overall.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
French 18th Century Park Scene Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 18th century lithograph of a daily French life scene in a park. This item is in its original frame. Great addition to your Class...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paper
French Pine & Glass Tray or Wall Decoration from Alsace, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Tray with an ilustration with typical details of Alsace, the border region between France and Germany: women’s headdresses and storks on chimneys
Pin...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Pine
Poster of the French Movie Small Change L Argent de Poche Francois Truffaut 1976
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original French Movie Poster: "L'Argent de Poche" (Small Change) by François Truffaut, Framed.This framed original French poster features...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Etchings, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French etchings in nice wood gold frame. We have other similar set in our listing so collect them all.
Art piece: 12.5" x 9"
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
French Faience Henriot Quimper Platter
Located in San Antonio, TX
Bring a touch of French charm to your home with this beautiful French Faience Quimper Platter. Featuring stunning decorative floral ornaments within and around the plate, this platte...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French, Faience Oyster Plate Alfred Renoleau Angouleme
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely large French faience oyster plate in pastel colors with flowers, circa 1900 signed Alfred Renoleau Angouleme.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Smoking a Pipe Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 19th century Dutch oil on canvas of an old man smoking a pipe which is part of a suite
I have seven of these lifestyle, natural Dutch oil paintings, the others are all listed under my other items, they each have a very serene look and feel to them
This one is of an elderly gentleman smoking a pipe
The condition of the oil is very good, there will be some wear around the edges and it is unframed as you can see
Dimensions
Height:- 40.5cm
Width:- 30.5cm
Depth:- 2cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid.
ABOUT US
We are a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging...
Category
1880s Danish Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Pine, Paint
French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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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