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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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Pair Magnificent Maison Baguès Style French Gilt Iron and Glass Parrot Sconces
By Maison Baguès
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exquisite pair of double-arm rock crystal and gilt-metal sconces is beautifully attributed to Maison Baguès, Paris, the esteemed French atelier renowned for its refined craftsma...
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset TOGO Footstool Ottoman in Tiger Mountain by Dedar
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This iconic ottoman is part of the legendary Togo collection designed in the 1970s by Michel Ducaroy for the French manufacturer Ligne Roset. Revolutionary at the time of its creatio...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Velvet

French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Perfect Art Deco and 13.7" in Ø, Multi Layered Alabaster Ceiling Light / Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and very stylish, good condition and warm color alabaster 1-light pendant of great quality and design. This rare Art Deco fixture from the heydays of the European Art Deco era ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Metal, Wire

French Art Nouveau Copper Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French art nouveau wall lamp Semi frosted cut glass shade Copper wall piece and brass arm Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Copper

19th Century Majolica Shell Plate Sarreguemines
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica shell plate signed Sarreguemines. 8.3 inches diameter.
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

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