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.
French Tapestry 17th Royale Aubusson, Alexander Entry into Babylon - N° 1610
By Charles Le Brun, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
IMPORTANT Collector's TAPESTRY for collectors! 17th-century Aubusson tapestry, The Entry of Alexander into Babylon after Charles Le Brun "This exceptional piece will be accompanied...
Wool, Silk
18th century framed French embroidery, Pétanque game - 57x70 cm - No. 1561
Located in Paris, FR
18th century needlepoint painting, Pétanque game - 57x70 cm - No. 1561 Framed by our Parisian artisan workshop Era: 18th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 57...
Wool, Cotton
Zabihi Collection Swans Ducks 18th Century Aubusson French Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 9 feet 4 inches, width 7 feet 11 inches. Swans and ducks swimming in a lake...
Wool
French Greenery Tapestry, Roubert Fours Aubusson Factory - 90lx105h - No. 1492
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...
Wool
Printed fabric, Bulls in the Camargue, by Robert Debiève, France, mid-20th
Located in Lyon, FR
Printed fabric, Bulls in the Camargue, by Robert Debiève. Period : mid-20th century. Robert Debiève was a renowned French cartoon designer, whose works were primarily produced as pri...
Fabric
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...
Wool
Greenery Tapestry Signed Manufacture Aubusson 19th Century - L165xh120cm - 1555
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture Aubusson Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 165 cm Height: 120 cm Depth: 0.5 cm Located a stone's throw from the ...
Wool, Silk
$17,280Sale Price|20% Off
Historical 18cen. Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 252x287cm Wool&Silk Isaac 8x9
Located in New York, NY
This antique French Aubusson tapestry features a vivid biblical depiction of Isaac, set within lush landscapes and executed in wool and silk. Its elegant coloration, craftsmanship, a...
Wool, Silk
Antique French Tapestry with Woodland Landscape and Swan Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'9 x 7'2 Antique French Verdure Tapestry with Woodland Landscape and Swan Design. Keivan Woven Arts / rug /G-0905, country of origin / type: France / Tapestry, circa 1900. An elegant Antique French tapestry featuring a romantic verdure landscape woven in a rich palette of soft gold, muted sage, dusty rose, pale blue, and warm brown tones. The scenic composition depicts a peaceful woodland setting with graceful trees, layered foliage, blooming botanical details, and a swan resting beside a tranquil stream, creating a serene pastoral atmosphere. Framed by an ornate floral border with scrolling leaf motifs and colorful blossoms, the tapestry displays remarkable depth and decorative movement throughout the composition. The subtle shading and painterly quality of the weaving bring a refined European character to the piece, while the balanced color palette allows it to complement both traditional and transitional interiors. Ideal as a wall hanging, decorative textile, or statement art piece, this Antique French tapestry offers timeless charm and sophisticated craftsmanship associated with classic European woven works. Perfect for living rooms, libraries, bedrooms, galleries, and formal interiors, the tapestry embodies the elegance of French decorative arts and verdure landscape designs that remain highly sought after by collectors and interior designers. SEO Keywords: Antique French tapestry, verdure tapestry, French woven tapestry, antique wall tapestry, woodland landscape tapestry, swan tapestry...
Wool
French Royal Aubusson Tapestry 17th century, "Susanna and the Elders" - N° 1658
By Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry from the Royal Aubusson Manufactory – 17th century, "Susanna and the Elders" - No. 1658 This magnificent tapestry has undergone a thorough cleaning, hand-lined with 100% li...
Wool, Silk
LARGE Antique 19th C. Lavender French Verdure Landscape Tapestry 8.8 x 12.6 ft
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely large antique 19th Century French Verdure Handloom tapestry in lavender, violet and gold, with gorgeous foliage and several birds in pristine condition and measures ...
Tapestry, Wool
$5,800Sale Price|20% Off
Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven 1880 6x7ft Traditional 178cm x 206cm
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Aubusson Rug Hand Woven Rare Design "This is a great example of an authentic antique French Aubusson rug. This is a very fine, flat woven piece with magnificent desig...
Wool
Verdure le chemin, French Greenery Tapestry by Manufacture Aubusson - N° 1514
Located in Paris, FR
Verdure Le Chemin, Tapestry from the Aubusson Factory - Signed, Bolduc - 190lx110h - No. 1514 Weaver: Manufacture Aubusson Era: 19th century Style: Greenery Condition: Perfect condi...
Wool, Silk
French Aubusson Tapestry, Circa 1940 - L165xh108cm - No. 1520
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...
Wool
French Greenery Aubusson Tapestry - N° 1675 Bleu, Birds, flower, river, plants
Located in Paris, FR
19th-Century Aubusson Verdure Tapestry, Depicting a Bucolic Landscape Period: 19th century Style: 18th-century Verdure Condition: Excellent condition Material: Wool & Silk Width...
Wool, Silk
The Village Festival, 17th-century Flemish Tapestry - Dimension 338x275 - N 1048
By flandre
Located in Paris, FR
This 17th-century Flemish tapestry, entitled "The Village Festival," depicts a lively scene of peasant life in a wooded landscape. Composition and Scene: In the center, in the fore...
Wool, Silk
Large Early 18th Century French Verdure Aubusson Tapestry Wall Hanging
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Verdure Vision: A Majestic Early 18th Century Tapestry - Behold the sort of textile that once whispered across candlelit château walls, setting the scene for powdered wigs and courtl...
Wool, Linen
Antique French Tapestry, Mid-19th Century, circa 1850s
Located in New York, NY
In the 18th century style, village maidens and boys play blindman's buff in a clearing framed by leafy trees with flowers along a low ridge in the foreground and a rolling rustic lan...
Wool
Flemish tapestry Workshop De La Veuve De Guillaume Werniers, Circa 1750 - N 1489
Located in Paris, FR
Workshop Of The Widow Of Guillaume Wernier Period: 18th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 258 cm Height: 200 cm Depth: 0.5 cm "Gallant scene against a lands...
Wool, Silk
French Greenery Tapestry, TABDARD workshop Aubusson - 170H x 155W - No. 1659
Located in Paris, FR
Verdant tapestry, TABDARD Workshop, Aubusson - 170cm H x 155cm W - No. 1659 This magnificent tapestry has undergone a thorough cleaning and meticulous inspection by our experts in o...
Silk, Wool
French Aubusson Tapestry, The Scene of the Birth of Jesus Christ - No 1045
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson Tapestry, The Scene of the Birth of Jesus Christ - 2m24x1m72, No. 1045 Cleaned and Lined by our Artisan Workshop Era: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Woo...
Wool, Silk
French Antique Tapestry Deer Floral Hand Woven Verdure
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an intricate French tapestry showing a stag amongst foliage and flowers Great colour scheme with blues and pinks Good size at over four feet wide - 124 CM Would make for a great wall hanging and would elevate any interior This is a richly detailed verdure tapestry, a style of decorative wall hanging that was especially popular in 16th and 17th century Flanders and Frances The tag on the back reads: 'This tapestry reproduction...
Fabric
Important Historical Tapestry Brussels– Cyrus the Great – 17th Century - No 1534
Located in Paris, FR
Very Important & Great Tapestry Historical & Biblical by Brusseles Manufactury in 1680th Period: 17th century Condition: Excellent Material: Wool & Silk Width: 375 cm H...
Wool, Silk
$79,199Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Wool, Silk
French Jacquard tapestry by Art de Lys - The Swing, after jean-Honoré Fragonard
By (After) Jean-Honoré Fragonard
Located in Paris, FR
Jacquard-woven tapestry by Art de Lys, circa 1980 – Louis XVI gallant scene in the style of Jean-Honoré Fragonard – 80 W × 128 H cm Artist / Manufacturer: Art de Lys Jacquard Period...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Early 19th Century Large Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th Century very fine quality Large French Tapestry . Measures: 7' wide x 10'11'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
Wool
French Tapestry, Jacquard Paris - Pastoral Scene - 2.15m x 1.24 - No. 1611
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1611 - Tapestry, Jacquard Paris - Pastoral Scene - 2.15m x 1.24m This magnificent tapestry has undergone a thorough cleaning, hand-lined with 100% linen fabric, and meticulous i...
Wool
The "Mois Lucas" Suite - Fine Jacquard Tapestry, The Month of June - N° 1619
Located in Paris, FR
Fine Jacquard Tapestry – "The Month of June: The Haymaking" – After Guillaume Werniers & The "Mois Lucas" Suite Commercial Description Bring the timeless elegance of Flemish art...
Wool
French Abusson Tapestry Medieval Romance Scene Mille-Fleurs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French Abusson tapestry of a Medieval romance scene This tapestry evokes the Late Gothic to Early Renaissance period and was likely inspired by iconic work...
Fabric
Zabihi Collection Silk Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 8'6'', width 10'6'' Animals in a central oval cameo amongst garlands, birds, scrolling acanthus leaves a...
Wool, Silk
Flemish Tapestry 18th - The Swiss Guard, Pastoral Passage of the Pope - N° 1483
Located in Paris, FR
18th Century Flanders Tapestry - The Swiss Guard, Pastoral Passage of the Pope - No. 1483 Period: 18th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & silk Width: 275 cm Height...
Wool, Silk
CYBER DEAL, Antique French Tapestry Handwoven 52cmx269cm Verdure Tapestry 5x9
Located in New York, NY
********CYBER DEAL Antique Tapestry French Figural Tapestry Verdure Battle "This is a rare antique French Aubusson tapestry with monogram signature. It has a beautiful flowing flora...
Wool
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...
Wool, Silk
1980s Vintage Figural Pastoral Wall Tapestry French Style
Located in Los Angeles, US
A richly detailed vintage tapestry from the 1980s featuring a French inspired pastoral scene filled with romantic imagery and classical influence. The artwork portrays a relaxed coun...
Wool, Cotton
The Three Musicians in the taste Lancret Taste, French Tapestry 19th - N 1479
Located in Paris, FR
This tapestry has been cleaned, checked and doubled in our artisan workshop In the taste Nicolas Lancret Epoque: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width...
Wool, Silk
French Aubusson Greenery Tapestry From 18th Century - L172xH284 cm - No. 1508
Located in Paris, FR
French Greeney Tapestry by Aubusson Manufactury from 18th century Period: 18th century Style: Grenery Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & silk Width: 172 cm Height: 284 cm...
Wool, Silk
$396Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry Style Needlepoint Lumbar Pillow
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage French Aubusson Tapestry Style Needlepoint Lumbar Pillow. this Aubusson style pillow features a charming bouquet of pink roses, seen...
Cotton
Zabihi Collection 18th Century Tapestry Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Mid 18th century european Tapestry Fragment. Measures: 1'9'' wide x 2'10'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
Wool
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 ...
Wool, Silk
Antique Beauvais Tapestry – “arrival Of The Fishermen” – No. 1406 – 230x260
Located in Paris, FR
19th-century Beauvais Tapestry – “arrival Of The Fishermen” – No. 1406 – 230 X 260 Cm Period: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 230 cm Height: 260 cm De...
Wool, Silk
French 17th Century Tapestry in the Religious Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 17th Century tapestry in the religious style. Beautiful details and colors, too. Very intricate workmanship. This Tapestry is beaut...
Wool
First Station, Jesus In Agony In The Garden Of Olives, French Tapestry - N 1566
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture Aubusson Period: End of 18th, start of 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Width: 160 cm Height: 190 cm Depth: 1 cm (avec doublure) Located a stone's throw...
Wool, Silk
Circa 1850 French Botanical Tapestry with Bird Motif
Located in Los Angeles, US
A rare and elegant French tapestry dating to circa 1850, showcasing a sophisticated botanical composition accented by a graceful bird motif. Woven with exceptional finesse, this textile reflects the influence of 19th century French decorative arts and the era’s fascination with nature, depth, and tonal harmony. The tapestry’s layered foliage and subtle transitions of color create a painterly visual quality, enhanced by a restrained palette of ivory, rose, sage, and warm neutrals. Framed by an antique gold toned border, the piece maintains strong decorative presence while remaining refined and timeless. An excellent example of mid 19th century French textile...
Wool, Cotton, Silk
Zabihi Collection Mid 18th Century French Tapestry of Charlemagne
Located in New York, NY
Beauvais, France. Depicts arrival at a castle, royal horse being heralded by trumpeter and escorted by two guards, continuous floral border and two minor borders. Linen and wool slit weave Beauvais technique with natural indigo, weld, walnut husk, tannin variegated, lichen and moss greens. Condition: Good. Original border intact, minor repair and protective reconstruction with back added as structural safeguard. Some areas with holes, some areas of repair to border. Measures: 8'7'' wide x 10'1'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
Wool
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...
Wool, Cotton
Greenery French Tapestry Aubusson Manufactory 19th Century - 142lx197h - N 1530
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century Style: Greenery Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 142 cm Height: 197 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition, this magnificent t...
Wool, Silk
Portrait of Christ on the Cross, French Aubusson Tapestry 19th century - N° 1559
Located in Paris, FR
By: Manufacture Aubusson Era: 19th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 47 cm Height: 57 cm Depth: 0.5 cm The history of the depiction of Christ on the cross i...
Wool, Silk
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...
Wool, Cotton
Framed Aubusson tapestry panel – Still life with game and fruit – No. 1684
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson Tapestry Panel – Still Life with Game and Fruit – Wood Frame – 72 × 62 × 6 cm – Ref. 1684 Add a touch of classic elegance to your home with this Aubusson tapestry panel. It...
Wool, Silk, Fruitwood
19th century Aubusson tapestry – The Seven Deadly Sins – 220W×170H cm – N° 1689
Located in Paris, FR
19th-Century Aubusson Tapestry – The Seven Deadly Sins – 220 W × 170 H cm – Ref. 1689 This exceptional 19th-century Aubusson tapestry is a monumental work that illustrates the timel...
Wool, Silk
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...
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...
Wool, Cotton
Gallant Scene, French Tapestry by Aubusson Manufactury 19th century - N° 1545
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 19th century Style: Romance Condition: Perfect Material: Wool & Silk Width: 216 cm Height: 157 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapestry has ...
Wool, Silk
French Medallion Tapestry Aubusson Manufactury 18th century - L145xh202 - N 1522
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson Manufacture Era: 18th century Style: Louis XVI - Directoire Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool & Silk Width: 145 cm Height: 202 cm Depth: 0.5 cm In keeping with tr...
Wool, Silk
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.
Wool
19th Century European Tapestry Fragment
Located in New Orleans, LA
A 19th-century hand-woven tapestry fragment is a surviving section of a larger textile, originally woven on a loom, that reflects both the craftsmanship and decorative styles of its ...
Tapestry
Huge French Framed Tapestry
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A super and huge French tapestry of a stag hunt, within gilt frame, in excellent overall condition. 42.5" x 77" You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahea...
Wool
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Tapestry, French Design Very Fine
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 woven...
Wool
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...
Wool, Cotton
Flemish Tapestry 17th century – The Judgment of Paris - No. 1618
By flandre
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1618 - Tapestry, Flemish Manufactory, 17th Century – The Judgment of Paris - 140cm W x 225cm H This magnificent tapestry has undergone a thorough cleaning, hand-lined with 100% ...
Wool, Silk