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
Jean Feugereux (1923 - 1992) French Countryside Watercolor
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Watercolor on paper framed under glass with original frame. Frame and matting show staining and wear. The watercolor itself in in great condition.Jean Feugereux (1923 - 1992) was a...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
French Decorative Iron Wall Sculpture or Applique, Urn and Floral Motif
Located in Sherborne, GB
Decorative iron wall sculpture or applique, urn and floral motif. This wrought iron example of artisan craftsmanship. It makes a graphic, but soft statement.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Iron
Framed Oil Painting in the 18th Century
Located in Vista, CA
Framed oil painting in the 18th century gendre style
circa 1840
Depicting French Provincial life.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
19th Century Pencil Drawing of a Figure on a Path with a Windmill Beyond
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Nicely executed landscape pencil drawing from the, 19th century. Most likely French school. It is expertly matted and framed. There is a signature and date in the lower right, but th...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Paper
Vintage Farrow and Ball the Polka Sprig Hand-Painted Wallpaper, Cream, Beige
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage farrow and ball the polka sprig hand-painted wallpaper, cream, beige, white. Polka Sprig is from the Mount Orleans Papers, drawn from backgroun...
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Late 20th Century English French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Paint, Paper
The French Hunter Year 1931 Le Chasseur Francais French Magazine Cuisine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Le Chasseur Francais
The French Hunter. Year 1931
(12 Numbers - Complete Year 1931)
from January 1931 to Dec 1931.
Collective
French text
Published by Le Chasseur Français,
Bounded in a Margarine Solo handcrafted cover to protect the old magazines...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Paper
Old European Painting "River with Boat"
By (After) Arthur Longley Vernon
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pleasant river landscape with trees and boat: quiet atmosphere, to be transferred home. - Signed: Vernon.-
With the old frame You can also make a mirror, but with the frame You are l...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Nocturnal Swims by Nicola Ortis Poucette
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Nocturnal Swims" gilt framed painting by Nicola Ortis Poucette; who was a French Postwar and contemporary painter (1935-2006).
Signed on the bottom right corner (Poucette)
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique French Tapestry. Size: 1 ft 5 in x 2 ft 1 in
Located in New York, NY
Small antique French Tapestry rug, Origin: France, circa 19th century. Size: 1 ft 5 in x 2 ft 1 in (0.43 m x 0.63 m).
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Framed Antique French Oil Painting of a Burning Shipwreck at Sunset
Located in Queens, NY
French (late 19th Century) oil painting of a burning sinking ship at sunset on canvas in a rectangular carved giltwood frame.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of interior wooden shutters, France, circa 1830
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare pair of interior wooden shutters (probably fruitwood, or pitchpin?) with hinged jambs.
Probably from the Savoie region, given the openwork motifs at the top.
France, circa 18...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Fruitwood
Beautiful Stained Glass VENERABLE ANNE-MARIE RIVIER French 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Stained glass VENERABLE ANNE-MARIE RIVIER
French 19th century
with Our Lady and angels, stained glass window composed of glass of different colors, lead rim and friezes.
S...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Art Glass
Amazing and Rare French Oval Earthenware Dish 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing and Rare French Oval Earthenware Dish 18th Century
with enameled decoration of a central coat of arms
30 x 39 cm
original condition
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Porcelain
set of 4 printed illustrations from interior timeless art for house decoration
Located in Brussels, Brussels
4 printed digital illustrations featuring beautifully detailed fruits and vegetables on a green background with a very charming french 19 century provence inspiration.
Made by interi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
set of 4 printed illustrations from interior timeless art for house decoration
Located in Brussels, Brussels
4 printed digital illustrations featuring beautifully detailed fruits and vegetables on a red background with a very charming french 19 century provence inspiration.
Made by interior timeless art...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French 18th Century Tapestry, Mother Daughter - 8'5" x 8'9"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a masterpiece of French tapestry from the 18th century, a truly remarkable work of art that is both valuable and visually striking. This tapestry depicts a serene scene o...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
17th Century King Charles II of England Framed Picture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
King Charles II of England
By Robert White, after Unknown artist line engraving, published 1680
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Portrait of King Louis XVI in Coronation Regalia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Engraved by Charles-Clément Bervic (1756-1822). After Charles Clement "Bervic" Balvay (French, 1756-1822), "Marie Antoinette de Lorraine - D'Autriche, Reine de France" and "Louis Sei...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
20th Century French Wooden Wall Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Intricate and intriguing, this vintage wooden wall decoration is carved to depict a scene of cherubs in a bacchanal. Made in France in 1913, the decadence and detail of the scene con...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
A Pair of French Porcelain Ceramic Plaques Painted By P W 2 Very lovely pieces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Porcelain Ceramic Plaques Painted By P W
2 Very lovely pieces, painted on ceramic plaques in fine detail, both depicting a feast day hunting scenes
The plaques are ...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Aubusson Door-Window Panel
Located in Evanston, IL
French Aubusson door-window panel.
Tapestry manufacture at Aubusson and in the upper valley of the Creuse in central France.
They have developed from looms in isolated family works...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
18th Century Wall Mount Console
Located in palm beach, FL
French wooden console decorated with carved bows and ribbons.
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
French Screen 4-Leaf Biblical
Located in Lisboa, PT
French 4-leaf Biblical screen with stained glass painting & red leather lined back, 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Leather, Oak
j Suchet, Oil On Canvas, Fisherman On The Coast Marseille XIXth century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Fisherman and his dog, on the coast near Marseille: oil on canvas of very large size (rare) signed J Suchet and dated 1881.
1 sink to the canvas and paint cracks.
Simple frame - or...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Alps De Provence Original Poster
Located in Faversham, GB
Striking sepia-toned French travel poster featuring the glorious Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in Alpes De Provence.
From a series of posters made to promote reg...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Art Glass, Pine, Paper
Pair of Woodcut Prints, "Couple of Peasants", France, Circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of Woodcut Prints, "Couple of Peasants," France, Circa 1970
A pair of significant woodcut prints depicting a French peasant couple from the 19th or early 20th century.
Framed....
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Antique French Tapestry 1'2" x 4'5"
Located in New York, NY
Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike cloth...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Landscape of the Ariege by Albert Regagnon Oil on Canvas
Located in Marseille, FR
Landscape of the Ariege Regagnon Albert (1874-1961) representing around Sentarailles dated 1951. French school oil painting on canvas.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Boho French Mossant Advertising Poster Cutout
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Boho French Mossant Advertising Poster Cutout combines the whimsical elegance of bohemian style with classic American advertising art. This unique cutout features the iconic ...
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Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period French Village at a River Landscape Painting
Located in Berlin, DE
Late 18th Century French Romantic Landscape Painting, oil on Canvas
Charming vertical rectangle ideal french landscape painting, painted in oil on canvas depicting a small village at the banks of a river, the forefront showing wooden brigde which is crossed by a peasant and his dog who is heading towards a midieval abbey on the left bank of the river. On the right edge of the painting a large oak tree...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
19th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Smoking a Pipe Part Suite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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.
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1880s Danish Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Pine, Paint
Mid c20th Scandinavian framed oil on panel of flower vase
By Alfhild Elvstedt
Located in London, GB
Striking framed Scandinavian mid C20th oil painting on a wooden panel.
The still life is of a colourful large display of flowers set in a vase including Gladioli and wild daisy type flowers on top of a small round green topped side table.
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1940s Norwegian Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Still Life Painting
Located in Washington, DC
Still life painting of fruit in a basket. Oil on silk.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Silk, Wood
Vintage French Saynètes Calendar Illustrations, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
These five rare hand coloured engravings with wooden gilded frames were made in France, circa 1900. The charming saynètes depict different months o...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Boho Original Oil Painting of Flowers
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with charm and artistic spirit through this vintage boho oil painting featuring a whimsical bouquet of blooming florals. Hand-painted with rich texture and expressi...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
"Peasant with Drinking Horse" Oil on Canvas by Etienne Bouillé
Located in Marseille, FR
Oil painting on canvas depicting a peasant and horse drinking by Etienne Bouille. Born in 1858 in Villiers-Saint-Benoît, who died in 1933 in Perros-Guirec, Etienne Bouillé was a real...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
1900 Oil Painting on Canvas Pastoral Scene
Located in Marseille, FR
Provencal landscape large format. French school Baudin signed late 19th canvas.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Oil Painting dutch sail galleon in the Ocean
Located in Berlin, DE
Battleships in coastal waters. Atmospherically densely painted seascape with a lot of bootstaffage. This painting captivates by its influence of the Romanticism with a direct nature view. The most carefully executed coastal motif...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
French School, "Peasants at the Table, " 1896
Located in Vista, CA
French School, "Peasants at the Table," 1896, marked "AB 1896 VM," lower left, unframed, Measures: H.- 12 in., W.- 10 in.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Trio of Marble French Horse Name Plaques 'Bianca/Norma/Cobb'
Located in London, GB
Rare and unusual marble plaques originally used for beloved horses.
French, early 20th century.
"Norma", 'Bianca" and "Cobb" are available.
Price per plaque.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Marble
Mixed Media Still Life on Board
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mixed media still life with enhance lithographic oranges on a faux
silver leaf background. Presented in an impressive carved wood frame.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
French Provincial Style Framed Oil Painting of a Landscape of People in a Lakesi
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial-style (mid-20th Century) oil on canvas painting depicting a pastoral scene of women and children next to a lake with mountains and a gazebo in the distance in a rec...
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20th Century French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
1880s French Wooden Display Case
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden display case from France, produced circa 1880. This wall hanging display board stands five feet four inches tall, featuring two swinging w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Italian Wood Silhouettes with Ducks ( for Backrest of Chairs?)
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Wooden silhouettes in the shape of a duck, to be applied on the back of the chairs, or elsewhere. Have you an idea?
O/2879.
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Bone Inlaid Wall Art in Blue Resin with Celtic Dragon Pattern- Instock
Located in New York City, NY
Feast your eyes on our Bone Inlaid Pattern Wall Art in Blue Resin. This isn't just art; it's a mesmerizing blend of tradition and contemporary design.
Imagine multiple Celtic dragons...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Bone
Provence Seascape Oil on Canvas Raymond Allegre
By Raymond Allegre
Located in Marseille, FR
Oil painting on canvas by Raymond Allegre. He left Marseille with Vollon he studied in Paris in the studio of JP Laurens, and is working with Jean-Baptiste Olive to the decoration of the Gare de Lyon in Paris "Le train Bleu".
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Late 19th Pastel Portrait Young Spanish Woman by Bernard Perot
Located in Marseille, FR
Late 19th pastel portrait young Spanish woman with fan by Bernard Perot drawing.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paste
Portrait of Samuel Bernard 1729
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Samuel Bernard, Chevalier de l'ordre de Saint Michel, comte de Coubert
Portrait of Samuel Bernard, Counselor of State by Pierre Imbert Drevet.
1729
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Pair of Antique Walnut Wall Plaques circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
These handsome wall plaques are very well executed. There is great attention paid to detail in these birds.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Walnut
Dany Lartigue Oil Painting
By Dany Lartique
Located in Washington, DC
Dany Lartigue Oil Painting depicting Provencal life and culture activity around St. Tropez, France.
Signed "Dany"
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Wall Bracket
Located in Dallas, TX
Wall bracket with ornately carved details
Finish is antique white and glazed.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
French Faience Henriot Quimper Platter
Located in Austin, 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...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
Large Antique 19th Century Lavender and Gold French Provincial Handloom Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely large antique 19th century French handloom tapestry in pristine condition and measures 6.8 x 12.3 ft.
Provenance:
Christie's Auction House, New York, NY in 1998.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
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.