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
MITHE ESPELT, Unique sculpted ceramic panel, bird & sun decor, France c. 1960s
By Mithé Espelt
Located in leucate, FR
Unique and large sculpted ceramic wall plaque made by the French ceramic artist Mithé Espelt (1923 - 2000).
Matte black background, enameled decor with rooster and sun in turquoise,...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric
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
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
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate.
Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
Large Vintage French Verdure Style Landscape Tapestry - 7 x 13.5 ft LAST ONE
Located in New York, NY
This lovely tapestry was handcrafted by skilled artists using the exact same method of weaving used in 16th century. Handwoven in Wool and measuring 7 x 13.5 ft.
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
Framed French Alziari Olive Oil Tea Towel
Located in Bradenton, FL
A framed French tea towel made of cotton, decorated with a vintage Nicolas Alziari Huile d'Olive label. Maison Alziari has produced olive oil in Nice, France...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Cotton, Glass, Wood
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate.
Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
English 19th Century Majolica Umbrella Wall Pocket
Located in Austin, TX
English 19th Century Majolica Umbrella Wall Pocket.
Category
1880s British Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
French Woven Sepia Toned Tapestry of a Forest Scene
Located in Queens, NY
French (19/20th Century) vertical woven tapestry of forest scene with creek and top and bottom border.
Condition: (Antique Condition)
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Fabric
French Mid-Century Still Life Oil on Wood Board
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in a French market, this print on board depicts a green pitcher, two red apples and a copper pot. The artworks warm tones create a cozy, traditional feel typical of a kitche...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
19th Century Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Breadbox
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century country French walnut pannetiere ~ breadbox was considered essential to any well-appointed home back in the days before supermarkets and ordering groceries online. Every...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Steel
French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French 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
French Tapestry 19th - European Aristocratic, Strolling in the Forest - N° 1494
Located in Paris, FR
This tapestry has already been cleaned, revised and doubled in our artisan workshop
Period: 19th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 208 cm
Height: 240 ...
Category
1840s Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
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
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
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 Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Bird Swallow Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird swallow plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Bronze & Wood Hunting Trophy Plaques C.1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
C1890- 1900, French pair of trophy plaques have been mounted on oval, carved oak backings, which has a very intricate bronze molding that hold the Oak plaques.
Both trophies are hun...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Aubusson Manufacture 18th Century Central Medallion Tapestry - W100xH200cm, 1544
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 18th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 100 cm
Height: 200 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapestry has undergone...
Category
1740s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Vintage Framed Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Oil on board, matted and framed in gilt gold. Depicts a serene thatched roof cottage, signed by artist. Circa 1920, in good condition. Make sure to view the detailed images for a clo...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold
Manuel Robbe, 'Entrance to Village', Etching with Aquatint, France, C.1920's
By Manuel Robbe
Located in Chatham, ON
Manuel Robbe (1872-1936) - 'Entrance to Village' (Brittany) - Impressionist etching with aquatint on paper (mounted to card) - featuring a lone f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
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
1950s French "Winter" Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French "Winter" landscape painting. Beautiful French traditional style frame.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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
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
19th Century Pair of Majolica Hunting Trophies Platters Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century pair of large Majolica platters with hunting trophies Onnaing.
One with an hare , horn and Bird , leaves , the second with birds ,...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Cherries Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica cherries plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
French Vintage Still Life Painting
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A great still life painting from France depicting Classic kitchen elements. The canvas is framed simply in wood trim. Signed by the artist M. Robert in the bottom left corner. Fixed ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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
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
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Carved Wood Wall Sculpture The Gleaners by Jean Francois Millet
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved wall sculpture of The Gleaners by Jean Francois Millet.
Direct from France to us, this very large (45” ht.) antique wood wall sculpture, after Jean Francois Millet, inspired by his oil painting, “The Gleaners”.
Note: Jean-François Millet (1814-1897) was a French artist noted for his oil paintings of pheasant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Hardwood
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 Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Palissy Walnuts Platter Auguste De Chauvigne circa 1879
By Alexandre-Auguste Chauvigné
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare small Majolica Palissy wall platter signed Auguste de Chauvigne dated 1829.
Auguste de Chauvigne ( 1829-1904)
Ceramist in Tours ( Center of France ) inspired by the Faien...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
20th Century French Framed Landscape Painting on Stretched Canvas by G. Paël
Located in COLMAR, FR
A very decorative, vintage, landscape painting sourced in France. This oil painting on stretched canvas is signed by artist, G. Paël, in the lower right corner (see photo). The artwo...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Majolica Pear Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pear plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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
Marc Mongin Gold Leaf Framed Oil on Linen French Landscape Painting, Dated 1919
By Marc Mongin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, an oil on linen landscape painting, mounted in a wide, gold-leafed wood frame, signed and dated 1919.
Painted by the French artist Marc Mongin, the scene is typic...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Giltwood
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
Trompe-l'oeil Style Still Life Oil Painting
By Jacques Lamy
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Trompe-l'oeil style still life oil painting on burlap with a pleasing monotone palette and a classical mediterranean composition. Featuring a contrived weathered background and gold ...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Wall Decorations
French 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
Majolica Palissy Bull Head Wall Pocket, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Palissy bull head wall pocket, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
French Large Camaïeu Bleu Grisaille Painting
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French large Camaïeu Bleu Grisaille painting. The colour is treated in a monochromatic way.
Tableau Grisaille painting in shades of Camaïeu blue evoking ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Canvas
Original Antique Nereide French Advertising Poster Nicely Framed
Located in West Chester, PA
Amazing original antique and rare French advertising poster for Néréide circa late 1800s. Professionally framed and protected under TruVue UV Plexi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
Small Trays in The Shape of Leaves With Bronze Grapes France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful ashtray-type trays or pockets in the shape of autumn leaves with bunches of grapes
They are made of bronze and are beautiful for autumn decoration
14x12x3cm
10x9x2cm
kit...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
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.