French Provincial Tapestries
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
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry, 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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Aubusson Tapestry in the Allegorical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Aubusson tapestry in the allegorical style. Beautiful colors and details figures drapes building botanical and a pagoda, too. 18th Century style. Add some classic French style...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Aubusson Tapestry 18th century, Gallant Scene - 185lx220hcm - No 1538
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 18th century
Style: Romance
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool and silk
Width: 185 cm
Height: 220 cm
Depth: 1 cm
In keeping with tradition, this magnificent tapestr...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Tapestry Manufacture Aubusson 19th Century - 57x57 Cm - No. 1505
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture Aubusson
Epoque: 19th century
Style: Napoleon III
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 57 cm
Height: 57 cm
Depth: 0.3 cm
Located a stone's throw fr...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool
King David Playing the Harp - Brussels Tapestry Late 18th Century - N° 1480
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry signed by the Manufacture des Bruxelles, End of the 18th century, Beginning of the 19th century, Wool and silk,
King DAVID playing the Harp in a garden with fountains and o...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
large tapestry from the Brussels Manufactory, 17th century, 162Lx340Hcm - N 1506
Located in Paris, FR
This 17th century Brussels tapestry has survived the centuries while retaining much of its original splendor. Although it shows some signs of wear and tear over time, it remains in g...
Category
17th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
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 Tapestries
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
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 Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Large French Floral Tapestry Abusson 8 Ft 262 CM
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are large French Abusson floral tapestry
Over 8 feet wide - 262 CM
Great piece for a wall hanging, would look great behind a sofa on the wall
Bought from a dealer at Les Puces an...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
18th Century Painted Canvas, Rachel and Leah – Provence, France
Located in PARIS, FR
This 18th-century French painted canvas beautifully depicts the biblical story of Rachel and Leah with emotional nuance and theatrical balance. According to the Old Testament, Jacob ...
Category
18th Century European Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Linen
19th Century Antique French Verdure Tapestry with a Countryside Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Antique French Verdure Tapestry with a Countryside Scene. Rug 16-1206, This enchanting antique verdure tapestry beautifully illustrates a Countryside Scene with the dept...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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).
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
French Provincial tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial tapestries for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial tapestries made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original tapestries, popular names associated with this style include and Jules Pansu. 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 tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $40,500 while the average work can sell for $7,150.
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