French Provincial Furniture
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
Ebonized round coffee table in the manner of Jansen circa 1940
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An ebonized round coffee table in the manner of Jansen having a gold gilt wood top trimmed in bronze and bronze mounted legs, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Warsaw Cabinetmaker French Provincial Bonnet Top Bombe Armoire Cabinets, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage warsaw cabinetmaker French Provincial bonnet top bombe armoire cabinets - a pair. Item features bonnet top bombe form, solid wood construction, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
18th Century French Country Cupboard
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century step-back cupboard, French Provincial Louis XV period in oak, with brass mounts and pulls, and carved wood spindles. Nice original patina.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Crystal marmalade server
Located in Vista, CA
Crystal marmalade server
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Provincial 19th Century Double Handled Pot à Confit with Yellow Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pot à confit pottery from the 19th century with yellow glaze, two lateral handles and rustic patina. This 19th-century French Provincial pot à confit is a delight...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Confit Pot Terracotta Light Mustard Glaze No Prior Repairs c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic French Confit Pot is their typical gorgeous light mustard glaze. First utilized in 19th century French Country kitchens to preserve their food and in particular the fatty mea...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Vintage Wrought Iron Arch Top 8' Full Length Floor Mirror Frame Garden Element C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wrought Iron Arch Top 8' Full Length Floor Mirror Frame Garden Element (C). Item features a handmade frame with ornate scrolling details. Great to use as a tall full length m...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Continental Gilt-Bronze Mounted Breche Violette Marble urns.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Bronze Marie Antoinette Style Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This Beautiful Bronze chandelier is made in the 1900s, in the style of Maria Antoinette. It includes 12 lights and it's rewired, ready to hang.
Category
Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful 19th century French bronze baccarat chandelier. It is rewired, and ready to hang.
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid yell...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique German Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid turq...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique German Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid pink...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Provincial Sideboard Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship that blends luxurious design with structural perfection. Crafted from solid oak with chestnut veneers, this sideboard is finished in an all...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Provincial White Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The table is finished in a dry Chalk White with light distressing that adds character and a vintage feel. The legs, sculpted in graceful cabriole style, are adorned with hand-carved ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pierre Patrick Frey Gien Porcelain Flowers 6 Luncheon Salad Plate
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pierre Patrick Frey Gien Porcelain flowers 6 Luncheon Salad Plate
Fine Chinoiserie French Gien porcelain from the lux atelier Pierre or Patrick Frey in the flowers pattern.
Condi...
Category
1990s French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Floral French Provincial Style Lumbar Needlepoint Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pastel colored Floral French Provincial style Lumbar needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with a cream colored backing. It measures 17 x 13 inches. Needlepoint on the front is Pristine a...
Category
1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Wreat Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal and Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
Category
2010s German French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Urn with Dragon Handles
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
A 19th century heavy cast iron tazza shaped French garden urn. It has a fluted body that is placed upon a square pedestal base. The rim is decorated in an egg and dart pattern and wi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italy Mid-19th Century Yellow Wood Buffet with Yellow Glass Shelves
Located in Brescia, IT
Italy Mid-19th Century yellow lacquered wood and glass shelves buffet in farmhouse style
This cheerful yellow wood lacquered buffet is composed by two part: the mid-19th Century pine wood buffet, that it is currently hand-lacquered in yellow color and the contemporary metal chrome étagère that it need to be fixed directly to the wall. The yellow back lacquered glass shelves are a contemporary production. The wood shelve...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta from the 19th to the mid-20th century.
This kind of pitcher was used to keep the well water cool.
This jug kept the marks of the fire when it was put in the oven to bake the earth. This gives very authentical and aesthetic nuances to the patina of the all pitcher.
The top was glazed to make this part more resistant to handling and pouring water...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Early 1900 French wabi-sabi style wooden bench
Located in amstelveen, NL
Painted elmwood wooden bench with long seat, France, the 1920s
Stunning rounded corners. The legs face outwards. We think that the legs are replaced a long time ago.
It has an eleg...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
1960s French Country Pine Serpentine Server or Cabinet by Grange
By Grange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1960s French pine serving piece by Grange Furniture. The construction is wide planked pine. It is in very good condition with intentional distressing. It has turquoise pain...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Chestnut Server
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Crafted circa 1800 in England, this handsome server is the perfect provincial touch to any space. The solid chestnut has gained a fantastic patina. The top showcases the distinctive ...
Category
19th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut, Hardwood, Wood
Antique Fireback with Crowned Fleur-de-Lis Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch top black fireback with relief decoration of palm fronds framing a crown and crest with fleur-de-lis motifs. With a leafy outer border. Incrustations overall. Custom iron sta...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a rooster and the main colors green and red.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair Auffray & Co. Fine French Armoires with Carved Details
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of twin Provincial French style medium size armoires from the great French maker Auffray. Tall, elegant 18th century style forms in honey to...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Plant Pot Holder, glazed Terracotta, Green color, France 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a plant pot holder. It has been made in France circa 1930. It is made in Terracotta Glazed, with Green Color.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Cast Stone Putto Garden Sculpture
Located in Sheridan, CO
French cast stone garden sculpture, putto with grapevines, rising on separate pedestal base, with shell motif.
Dimensions
approx 54"h, 12"w, 10.5"d
Acquired at an large European e...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
White Porcelain Lamp with Brass Base
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
White Porcelain Lamp with Brass Base. Uncertain of origin, appears to be late 19th century French. Shade not included.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 4 wicker and iron dining chairs, France 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 French dining chairs. The frames are made from solid wrought iron and the seats are made from wicker. Handcrafted in the 1960s a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder.
France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Walnut, Paint
Antique French Provincial Round Giltwood Mirror, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial style gilt wood mirror with fleur de lis motif
USA, Circa early 20th Century
Measures: 24.75"W x 1"D x 29.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large Vintage French Verdure Style Landscape Tapestry
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 6.10 x 12.4 ft.
Excellent cond...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Wool
Early 19th Century French Oak Buffet à Deux Corps Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Large French provincial buffet à deux corps from the early 19th century.
Two-part oak corpus standing on 4 feet and coffered at...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Green Glazed Terracotta Finial
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French green glazed terracotta pottery finial. A nice ornamental garden or tabletop decoration. In two parts with the orb shaped top fitting onto the pedestal base. In very good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Scumble Paint Finish Pine Cabinet
Located in Dorchester, GB
ictorian pine cabinet with scumble paint finish.
Single drawer above two doors, they open to reveal shelving storage inside.
Working lock complete with key.
Some signs of old woodw...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
4 low fireplace chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in LYON, FR
Nice set in beautiful vintage condition of these low oak chairs and straw seats attributed to Charles Dudouyt.
Dimensions: L46 x D39 x H67 cm
Seats L45 X D39 X H29 cm
The price is...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Oak
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Onyx "Ormolu Cassolettes"
Located in London, GB
"Ormolu Cassolettes"
A highly attractive pair of late 19th Century gilt bronze and onyx cassolettes. The onyx cassolette pots raised on gilt bronze tripod decorated with raised face...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Sculptural Oversized Cu...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Damask
French Poster L'Eclatante lampe à pétrole sans mèche 1895
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Poster by Les Maîtres de l’Affiche: L'Eclatante lampe à pétrole sans mèche 1895 - Plate 143.
"Les Maitres De L’Affiche" (The Masters of the Poster) stands as a pinnacle in art...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Longchamp, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Poster by Les Maîtres de l’Affiche Plate 135 circa 1898 Absinthe Mugnier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This is plate 135 from "Les Maitres De L’Affiche" (The Masters of the Poster) series featuring Lucien Lefevre's poster for Absinthe Mungier with a French legionnaire happily raising ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
19th century Hand carved Oak panel with Foliage Sculptural ornament France
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing a magnificent French 19th-century hand-carved oak panel, adorned with exquisite foliage sculptural ornamentation. This finely crafted piece showcases the artistry and att...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France.
This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Platter by Jean Picart le Doux, Sant-vicens, 45/50
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large ceramic platter by Jean Picart Le Doux, Sant-Vicens pottery workshop in Perpignan (south of France). Drawing made by Jean Picart Le Doux. Two white and black stylized birds o...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Jug with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with two handles, front spout and distressed patina. Created in Southern France during the 19th century, this jug ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Country Settee & Ottoman Set
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Country Settee &...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, rattan and bamboo sideboard, France circa 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Beautiful rattan bamboo sideboard by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet .
Two-door cabinet with intricate wrought iron hinges with original key, two interior shelf.
Thick bamboo legs w...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French mirror made with gold leaf, 19th century. With an arch and shell focal.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Longchamp, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
1930 French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues 3 lights sconces with silver leaf finish and large crystal pedestal design.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
French 1850s Provincial Green Glazed Terracotta Bowl with Handles and Spout
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial Napoléon III period green glazed terracotta bowl from the mid-19th century, with two handles and pouring lip. Created in France at the beginning of Emperor Napolé...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Jewelry Box
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
The French ceramist invites us to contemplate the beauty of everyday objects through a glazed motif of pink and white daisies, decorating a square jewelry box. The object conveys the...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Italian Pair Of Vintage Sheaf Of Wheat Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, vintage Italian painted and parcel-gilt carved wood and iron chandelier.
The chandelier consists of two tiers with a total of 10 lights.
Antiqued green, orange and sil...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.
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