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What is French furniture called?

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What is French furniture called?
French furniture is usually just called French furniture in English. In French, someone might say "les meubles français," which translates directly to "French furniture." However, there are names for furniture styles inspired by the furniture produced in France. French Provincial is the name for pieces made in or inspired by craftsmen from the Loire Valley or in Lyon. Furniture produced in this style often shows off scalloped carvings and curving cabriole legs. French royal furniture is the general term for furnishings made for the monarchs of France or inspired by these pieces. An example is Louis XVI furniture, which often includes clean lines and carved details such as scrolls and acanthus flourishes that were inspired by ancient Greece and Rome. Find a wide variety of French furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
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A Beautiful French Leather Chair, Normandy Model, Circa 1910’s
Located in Hastings, GB
A Beautiful French Leather Club Chair Normandy Model Circa 1910 This is a great looking chair, who’s the leather has been beautifully preserved. The colour is best described as deep...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Club Chairs

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Leather

French Industrial Pendant Light by Sammode, Green Enamel Iron, 42\"
By Sammode
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Rare French factory pendant by Sammode, France Green enamel and cast iron Clear round glass Weight: 6.50 kg / 14.3 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Enamel, Iron

Marcel VASSEUR Large Art Deco Alabaster Pendant Chandelier, 1920
By Marcel Vasseur
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Pendant with Exceptionally Thick Alabaster Shade by Marcel Vasseur, Paris, ca. 1920. Impressive and rare French Art Deco pendant light featuring an exceptional...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Wrought Iron

Vintage Hermes Horse Bit Bottle Opener c.1970
By Hermès
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning example of a vintage equestrian bottle opener dating to c.1970. The handle is gold plated bronze fashioned in the form of a horse bit and the bottle opener itself made fr...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Barware

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Gold Plate

A Handsome 1930’s French Leather Club Chair, Havana Moustache Model
Located in Hastings, GB
A Handsome 1930’s French Leather Club Chair Havana Moustache Model with Cuban Cigar Arms This is a deep-seated chair with wonderful proportions. Stylish and iconic this chair is a f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair of 19th Century, French Copper Water Cans
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper water cans with great patina. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, losses and old repairs. Great to use as decorative objects in or outside. Might have leaks.
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Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments

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Copper

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