1960s French Provincial Furniture
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Wall Brackets
Natural Fiber
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Side Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Blanket Chests
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Blanket Chests
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Poplar
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Umbrella Stands
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Side Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Blanket Chests
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Wood, Wicker
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Children s Furniture
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands
Wood, Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wine Coolers
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Blanket Chests
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ashtrays
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Butcher Blocks
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dry Bars
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dry Bars
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paintings
Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Console Tables
Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ashtrays
Porcelain
20th Century French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Iron
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Desks
Oak
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Credenzas
Oak, Pine
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Prints
Glass, Oak, Paper
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Sandstone
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chairs
Straw, Ash
Vintage 1960s European French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Bamboo, Mirror, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Prints
Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Night Stands
Cherry
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Rope
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Magazine Racks and Stands
Leather
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian French Provincial Benches
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Night Stands
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Finnish French Provincial Stools
Pine
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A Close Look at French-provincial Furniture
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.








