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French 19th Century Painted Trumeau Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
toward her with keen interest. A craquelure texture in the paint and some loss (including a tear
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Canvas, Glass, Mirror, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Painted Trumeau Mirror
French 19th Century Painted Trumeau Mirror

French 19th Century Painted Trumeau Mirror

$2,995
French 19th Century Painted Gilt Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An interesting Empire style French trumeau taken from a larger boiserie paneling. The applied
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Painted Gilt Trumeau
French 19th Century Painted Gilt Trumeau

French 19th Century Painted Gilt Trumeau

$4,200
19th Century French Painted Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful 19th century French painted pine bookcase with a very well grained paint, 1840
Category

Antique 19th Century French Bookcases

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Painted Bookcase
19th Century French Painted Bookcase

19th Century French Painted Bookcase

$13,650
French Gilt Painted Louis XV Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
details. A shaped white marble top with subtle veining sits atop a painted and gilt base with a shaped and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Marble

French Gilt Painted Louis XV Table
French Gilt Painted Louis XV Table

French Gilt Painted Louis XV Table

$2,600
Art Deco Painted Stool circa 1920, France.
By Atelier Martine
Located in Brussels, BE
1920s chinese style stool, France. Gray painted wood but layers of old colors underneath
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Art Deco Painted Stool circa 1920, France.
Art Deco Painted Stool circa 1920, France.

Art Deco Painted Stool circa 1920, France.

$2,131
Antique IRWIN French Country Buffet Sideboard Bar
By Irwin Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique IRWIN French Country Shabby Chic Buffet
Category

Early 20th Century French Provincial Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Antique IRWIN French Country Buffet Sideboard Bar
Antique IRWIN French Country Buffet Sideboard Bar

Antique IRWIN French Country Buffet Sideboard Bar

$3,695
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C French painted oak 3 drawer commode. 1820 Reference: 7474 Dimensions 50 inches (127
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Painted Commode
19th Century French Painted Commode

19th Century French Painted Commode

$4,097
French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous and massive French 19th century carved and painted gilt frame with new mirror plate
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror
French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror

French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror

$6,500
French Hand Painted Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vibrant hand painted 19th century Faience and bronze urn now electrified. A maze yellow background
Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

French Hand Painted Table Lamp
French Hand Painted Table Lamp

French Hand Painted Table Lamp

$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Console - Chippy Green Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and has two front legs. Measures 50 x 32 x 12 Old chippy green paint. East coast delivery
Category

Antique 19th Century French Primitive Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Console - Chippy Green Paint
Antique French Console - Chippy Green Paint

Antique French Console - Chippy Green Paint

$1,504 Sale Price
20% Off
France 1950 s Xavier Pauchard Painted Metal Table
By Xavier Pauchard
Located in North Miami, FL
Side table in metal tube entirely covered in a colorful mix of paint and patina acquired over years
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Metal

France 1950 s Xavier Pauchard Painted Metal Table
France 1950 s Xavier Pauchard Painted Metal Table

France 1950 s Xavier Pauchard Painted Metal Table

$3,250
French Limoges Hand Painted Floral Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box painted in pinks, purples and greens. Upon opening the box
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

French Limoges Hand Painted Floral Trinket Box
French Limoges Hand Painted Floral Trinket Box

French Limoges Hand Painted Floral Trinket Box

$250
French 19th Century Painted "Egg Dart" Table
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A classical "violon"-shaped painted pinewood table, with an elegant "egg and dart" motif frieze
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Tables

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Painted "Egg Dart" Table
French 19th Century Painted "Egg Dart" Table

French 19th Century Painted "Egg Dart" Table

$1,894
Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from Hollyhock in West Hollywood, California. A large panel in ecru paint with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel
Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel

Antique French Painted Decorative Floral Panel

$14,000
French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster
French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster

French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster

$2,013
Large French Dry Scraped Painted Mirror
Located in Southampton, GB
Large scraped paint mirror with layered frame. With recently introduced mirror plate. Can be hung
Category

Vintage 1910s French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Pine

Large French Dry Scraped Painted Mirror
Large French Dry Scraped Painted Mirror

Large French Dry Scraped Painted Mirror

$710 Sale Price
20% Off
Miniature Painted French Armoire, 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique, miniature armoire - perfect for holding jewelry!
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Paint

Miniature Painted French Armoire, 19th C
Miniature Painted French Armoire, 19th C

Miniature Painted French Armoire, 19th C

$1,500
Painted French Baking Terrine from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This handmade and painted dish comes from the South of France. It is an enameled ceramic made of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Paint

Painted French Baking Terrine from Provence
Painted French Baking Terrine from Provence

Painted French Baking Terrine from Provence

$780
Antique French Louis XIV Painted Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XIV Painted Dining Table combines both elegance and casual flair into one
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique French Louis XIV Painted Dining Table
Antique French Louis XIV Painted Dining Table

Antique French Louis XIV Painted Dining Table

$5,980
French Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Platter
Located in New York, NY
French ceramic painted chinoiserie platter. Vintage Longchamps shaped oval platter with hand
Category

Mid-20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Pottery

French Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Platter
French Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Platter

French Ceramic Painted Chinoiserie Platter

$195
French Painted Tole Blue Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930s French painted tole chandelier with gilt details. Measurements: Minimum drop 20
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Painted Tole Blue Chandelier
French Painted Tole Blue Chandelier

French Painted Tole Blue Chandelier

$5,800
19th Century French Giltwood Painted Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely-carved sturdy and comfortable giltwood armchairs. Paint is most likely not original. Newly
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Giltwood Painted Armchairs
19th Century French Giltwood Painted Armchairs

19th Century French Giltwood Painted Armchairs

$9,950 / set
Painted French Baking Terrine from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
His handmade and painted dish comes from the South of France. It is an enameled ceramic made of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Paint

Painted French Baking Terrine from Provence
Painted French Baking Terrine from Provence

Painted French Baking Terrine from Provence

$880
French Painted Marble Top Bedside Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Useful 19th century French painted bedside table with a good marble top. 1890. Internal reference
Category

Antique 19th Century French Night Stands

Materials

Marble

French Painted Marble Top Bedside Table
French Painted Marble Top Bedside Table

French Painted Marble Top Bedside Table

$1,085
French Carved and Painted Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century French carved and painted three-drawer commode, 1820. Dimensions: 44.5
Category

Antique 19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

French Carved and Painted Commode
French Carved and Painted Commode

French Carved and Painted Commode

$4,090
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
in the 20th century: washing the pine construction in a celadon green paint to accentuate the
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Paint, Pine

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Table
French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Table

French 18th Century Louis XV Painted Table

$2,495
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Petite painted shop counter from a 19th Century French bakery or mercantile, this unusual and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Buffets

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter
French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

French 19th Century Painted Shop Counter

$2,995
French Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Porcelain Trinket Box painted in purples, gold, green and royal blue. Upon opening the box
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

French Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Trinket Box
French Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Trinket Box

French Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Trinket Box

$275
Painted Art Nouveau Table, France, circa 1920s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Pretty painted wooden table, with a carved apron in the Art Nouveau style. The colour is grey-blue.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Tables

Materials

Wood

Painted Art Nouveau Table, France, circa 1920s
Painted Art Nouveau Table, France, circa 1920s

Painted Art Nouveau Table, France, circa 1920s

$1,894
18th Century French Painted Writing Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
18th Century French writing table or console with a drawer and painted decoration. With minor
Category

Antique 18th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Painted Writing Table
18th Century French Painted Writing Table

18th Century French Painted Writing Table

$4,506
C1800s French original paint farm house table
Located in London, GB
French Country house table original paint in a a lovely red tone. Has two large drawers (side & top
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Country Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

C1800s French original paint farm house table
C1800s French original paint farm house table

C1800s French original paint farm house table

$4,028
19th C. Pair of French Painted Shutters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 19th-century antique French shutters showcase a classic provincial style with a rich
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Windows

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Pair of French Painted Shutters
19th C. Pair of French Painted Shutters

19th C. Pair of French Painted Shutters

$950 Sale Price / set
60% Off
French Late 18th Century Painted Directoire Chair
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 18th century French side chair from the Directoire Period with a carved and parcel gilt
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Late 18th Century Painted Directoire Chair
French Late 18th Century Painted Directoire Chair

French Late 18th Century Painted Directoire Chair

$1,400
Vintage French Iron Wood Painted Birdcage
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in a market in South France, a pretty French birdcage from the 1950s with a warm cream
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bird Cages

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Iron Wood Painted Birdcage
Vintage French Iron Wood Painted Birdcage

Vintage French Iron Wood Painted Birdcage

$395
18th Century French Blue Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 18th Century French commode in old, touched up blue paint. Grand scale in two parts with with
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century French Blue Painted Commode
18th Century French Blue Painted Commode

18th Century French Blue Painted Commode

$7,647
Pair of Original Painted French Fauteuils
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large pair of original painted French fauteuils. 1880. Seat height: 15-inches Code: 9028
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Original Painted French Fauteuils
Pair of Original Painted French Fauteuils

Pair of Original Painted French Fauteuils

$2,813 / set
French White Painted Folding Garden Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This charming French bistro or garden table in its original distressed white paint is a classic
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

French White Painted Folding Garden Table
French White Painted Folding Garden Table

French White Painted Folding Garden Table

$1,530
French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A unique trumeau mirror from circa 1800 century France featuring an assortment of gilded, low
Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Gold

French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Trumeau
French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Trumeau

French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Trumeau

$2,200
French Gothic Period Painted Bench
Located in Round Top, TX
A very exceptional and very rare Gothic period tall back bench from France. Beautifully constructed
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Benches

Materials

Oak, Walnut

French Gothic Period Painted Bench
French Gothic Period Painted Bench

French Gothic Period Painted Bench

$19,500
French 1950s Painted Metal Table, Comes Apart
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Fabulous French Mid-Century square table, with great colours. Comes apart entirely. The square
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Tables

French 1950s Painted Metal Table, Comes Apart
French 1950s Painted Metal Table, Comes Apart

French 1950s Painted Metal Table, Comes Apart

$4,263
19th Century Antique French Hand Painted Tapestry Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Tapestry Panel hand-painted in the manner of Philippe Mercier (French, 1689-1760
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Paint

19th Century Antique French Hand Painted Tapestry Panel
19th Century Antique French Hand Painted Tapestry Panel

19th Century Antique French Hand Painted Tapestry Panel

$2,400
French 19th Century Painted Pedestal Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sleek, painted pedestal table from 19th century France. The square top measures 10”x10” and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals

Materials

Marble

French 19th Century Painted Pedestal Table
French 19th Century Painted Pedestal Table

French 19th Century Painted Pedestal Table

$1,295
French 19th Century Painted Mirror With Original Plate
Located in London, GB
A very attractive painted mirror. This decorative and practical piece was made in France in the
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Painted Mirror With Original Plate
French 19th Century Painted Mirror With Original Plate

French 19th Century Painted Mirror With Original Plate

$2,867
Antique French Paint Decorated Flip Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine table with serpentine apron and cabriole legs in newer gray paint and dark stained top in an
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique French Paint Decorated Flip Console Table
Antique French Paint Decorated Flip Console Table

Antique French Paint Decorated Flip Console Table

$2,650
Pair of 19th Century Painted French Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A great pair of French arm chairs. They are newly upholstered. Ready to go.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Painted French Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Painted French Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Painted French Chairs

$3,800 / set
French Provincial Painted Console-Pair is Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style rectangular console table with a distressed, weathered finish. The table
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Provincial Painted Console-Pair is Available
French Provincial Painted Console-Pair is Available

French Provincial Painted Console-Pair is Available

$2,800 Sale Price / item
49% Off
Antique Painted French Timber Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique painted French timber fireplace in the Louis XVI style dating from the late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Painted French Timber Fire Mantel
Antique Painted French Timber Fire Mantel

Antique Painted French Timber Fire Mantel

$2,588
20th Century French Painted Double Doors, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French painted double doors from the 1900s. Unique and handmade painted
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Paintings

Materials

Fir

20th Century French Painted Double Doors, 1900s
20th Century French Painted Double Doors, 1900s

20th Century French Painted Double Doors, 1900s

$1,506 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Vintage Painted French Country Enfilade Server
Located in Hudson, NY
This very large and impressive server was made in France by traditional craftsmen in or around 1950
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Vintage Painted French Country Enfilade Server
Vintage Painted French Country Enfilade Server

Vintage Painted French Country Enfilade Server

$4,800
19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French
Located in Epfach, DE
19th century painted chair gilded and carved dolphins A rare and very comfortable chair with very
Category

Antique 1820s French Restauration Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French
19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French

19th Century Painted Chair Gilded Dolphins French

$2,960
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A refined late 18th Century French Louis XVI period sofa. With a beautifully proportioned back and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa

Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Painted Sofa

$11,144
French Louis XVI Painted Bergère
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 19th century French Louis XVI carved and painted bergère. A Louis XVI bergère is one of the
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Painted Bergère
French Louis XVI Painted Bergère

French Louis XVI Painted Bergère

$2,950
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French Empire commode from the 19th century, updated more recently with paint in layered
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode
French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

French 19th Century Painted Empire Commode

$5,200
Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Located in Sheffield, MA
Slightly distressed French Provincial paneled doors for a cabinet this striking pair of doors wear
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Doors and Gates

Materials

Wood

Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors
Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors

Antique French Painted Paneled Cupboard Doors

$2,600 / set
French Six-Light Vintage Painted Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French six-light vintage painted metal and wood chandelier with S-scroll arms, acanthus leaves
Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Six-Light Vintage Painted Chandelier
French Six-Light Vintage Painted Chandelier

French Six-Light Vintage Painted Chandelier

$1,676
18th Century Country French Painted End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Country French painted end table features tailored lines rendered from solid planks
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Rustic End Tables

Materials

Oak

18th Century Country French Painted End Table
18th Century Country French Painted End Table

18th Century Country French Painted End Table

$1,180
18th Century, French Louis XVI Lacquered Wood Seat Furniture, Aubusson Tapestry
Located in IT
18th Century, A French Louis XVI Lacquered Wood Seat Furniture with Aubusson Tapestry Dimensions
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Tapestry, Wood

18th Century, French Louis XVI Lacquered Wood Seat Furniture, Aubusson Tapestry
18th Century, French Louis XVI Lacquered Wood Seat Furniture, Aubusson Tapestry

18th Century, French Louis XVI Lacquered Wood Seat Furniture, Aubusson Tapestry

$38,490
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Painted French Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of painted French furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of painted French furniture, we have 20746 options in-stock, while there are 498 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of painted French furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of painted French furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Louis XV and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of painted French furniture over the years, but those crafted by Limoges, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres and Maison Jansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Painted French Furniture?

Prices for a piece of painted French furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1 and can go as high as $958,022, while the average can fetch as much as $2,988.
Questions About Painted French Furniture
  • What are some French furniture styles?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some popular French furniture styles of the 19th century include Directoire, Empire and Restoration. The Regency style popular from 1715 to 1730 is also well known. Many styles share their names with the monarchs who ruled during the period. Examples include the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of French furniture.
  • What is French furniture called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    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.
  • How do I know if my French furniture is provincial?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To 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.
  • Can you paint solid oak furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Yes, you can paint solid oak furniture. However, if a piece already has a finish on it, you may need to strip the paint using a chemical stripper or hand tools and apply a primer before painting. Because the stripping process can result in damage when performed improperly, you may wish to have a professional paint your furniture for you. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of solid oak furniture.
  • What is the best white paint for furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many shades and brands of white paints available for furniture is a matter of preference. Since white has many nuances and undertones, it could be challenging to choose the right one for your furniture. However, factors to be considered while choosing the right paint are other furniture and patterns in the room, price range and the feel you want the room to have.
  • What is the best paint to use on wicker furniture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The best paint to use on wicker furniture is enamel paint. To paint, hold the can at least 8 inches away and move back and forth for even coverage.
  • Which French artist painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The French artist who painted the famous painting which is titled Mont Sainte Victoire is Paul Cézanne. He actually produced several landscape paintings of the mountain, which was located near his birthplace, Aix-en-Provence, France. Arguably the most famous piece from the series is a 1904-6 work now in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France. Other examples are in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, New York; the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, UK; the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland; the Bridgestone Museum of Art in Tokyo, Japan; and the Princeton University Art Museum in Princeton, New Jersey. Shop a wide range of sculptures on 1stDibs.
  • What was the term in French furniture for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    In French, the term for a writing desk that often featured a drop-down writing surface is secretaire. This type of desk is called a secretary desk in English. Simply put, a secretary desk is a multifunctional piece of furniture with a hinged writing surface that folds open or drops down. When the leaf is folded out, small inner storage compartments, which are called pigeonholes, cubbies, recesses or drawers, are revealed. On 1stDibs, shop antique secretary desks from some of the world's top sellers.

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