White French Provincial
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Vitrines
Glass, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Dining Room C...
Wood
20th Century French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Hardwood, Mirror, Resin
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American French Provincial Books
Paper
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Earthenware
Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Urns
Concrete
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Faience
2010s Spanish French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires
Softwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Night Stands
Marble
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Earthenware
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Centerpieces
Ceramic, Earthenware
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Vases
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Wall-mounted Sculptures
Pottery
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial End Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Delft and Faience
Faience
Antique 1750s French French Provincial Cabinets
Iron
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Buffets
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Faience
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Table Lamps
Marble, Gold, Brass
Antique 1890s French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Tin
Vintage 1910s French Provincial Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1940s Austrian French Provincial Western European Rugs
Wool
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres
Pottery
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Ashtrays
Ceramic
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Dutch Country Architectural Elements
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Dutch Country Architectural Elements
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Dutch Country Architectural Elements
Delft
Late 20th Century Dutch Country Architectural Elements
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Dutch Country Architectural Elements
Delft
20th Century Louis XV Buffets
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Sideboards
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Trumeau Mirrors
Mirror, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Other
Antique 19th Century French Bookcases
Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Prints
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Faux Bamboo, Mirror
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pillows and Throws
Linen
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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.








