White French Provincial
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Console Tables
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Console Tables
Marble, Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Softwood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Secretaires
Glass, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Console Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Tables
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Statues
Concrete
Vintage 1950s Belgian French Provincial Pitchers
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Side Tables
Oak
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel, Iron
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Cabinets
Wire
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Industrial and Work Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Softwood
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 1880s Belgian French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Side Tables
Marble, Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Vitrines
Glass, Wood
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Ceramic
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Art
Faience, Pottery
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests ...
Brass
Early 20th Century French Provincial Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Ceramic
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Ceramic
Antique 1840s Italian French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Vintage 1960s Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Oak
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Ceramic
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Earthenware
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Centerpieces
Earthenware
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Console Tables
Marble, Iron
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
2010s American French Provincial Club Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Dutch French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres
Ceramic, Terracotta
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Late 18th Century Italian French Provincial Buffets
Wood
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Earthenware
2010s American French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paper
Antique 18th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s European French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Ceramic
2010s Italian French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Steel, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish French Provincial Decorative Baskets
Terracotta
Early 20th Century French Provincial Turkish Rugs
Wool
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How Much is a White French Provincial?
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.








