French Provincial Garden Ornaments
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
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.
to
2
30
2
33
Height
to
Width
to
146
66
52
34
31
17
17
16
11
10
7
6
6
4
3
2
2
2
6
27
1
3
20
1
23
11
10
9
8
16
16
15
12
33
33
33
Style: French Provincial
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Large French Concrete Compote Garden Topiary with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Vintage Garden Topiary with Flowers. Beautifully aged flower sculpture for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantastic centerpiece on a console or dining table as w...
Category
20th Century European French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Large French Concrete Compote Garden Topiary with Fruits
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive vintage large garden topiary with fruits including pomegranates, grapes to name a few. Beautifully aged sculpture for indoor or outdoor. Certainly would make a fantastic c...
Category
20th Century European French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Pair Concrete French Style Topiary Planters Urns
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Garden concrete planters in a classic style. Perfect urns for indoor or outdoor. Perfect sculptures that would make a fantastic centerpiece on a console or dining table as well as co...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 16"W x 12"D x 19"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
French 52 Peg Bottle Dryer Garden Sculpture
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, GB
French 52 Peg Bottle Dryer or Garden sculpture. A truly beautiful and brutalistic item. Mid Century CIRC 1950's
H: 42 cm
Base: 57 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
$653 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 8"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 16"W x 12"D x 18.5"H
Very good vintage condition. Patina throughout.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tall French Concrete Garden Topiaries Fragments Finials
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Large Set of Two Painted Garden Fragments. Perfect pieces for indoor or outdoor. Certainly would make a fantastic centerpiece on a console or dining table as well as coffee ...
Category
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Early Cast Stone Architectural Garden Ornament or Fragment
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Lovely cast stone urn with roses spilling over the edges. A beautiful garden ornament with age and patina. Chips and cracks throughout, however the piece is solid and very heavy.
Me...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
$1,592 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Armillary Sundial on Green Marble Base
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial on a green marble base
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8.5"D x 15.75"H
Very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Brass
Vintage Concrete Shore Bird
Located in Houston, TX
This concrete shore bird sits on one iron leg and a concrete base. Found in Southern France this piece will add a bit of whimsy to your home or garden.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Garden Ornament Cast Stone Seagull on Wood Base
Located in South Salem, NY
20th Century garden ornament of a cast stone seagull on a wood base. The seagull retains much of its original paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Antique French Country Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique French country wrought iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 21"W x 14.75"D x 32.63"H; Base measures 11.25"W.
Very good vintage condit...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Large Sculptural Rustic Harvest Wooden Thresher
Located in Sheridan, CO
Large Antique rustic harvest wooden thresher / combine tool make a great sculptural piece. It could be wired and converted to a light to make a dramatic and unique light fixture.
Ac...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
Vintage Pair Concrete French Style Topiary Planters Urns
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Garden planters with acanthus floral pattern. Beautifully aged sculptures. Perfect pieces for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantastic centerpiece on a console or dining ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Large French Antique Copper Watering Can
Wrought Iron Rim, 19th Century
Located in Ross, CA
Large 19th century French copper pitcher. The can is 22 Inches across from spout to handle, is hand crafted and includes a rim of wrought iron around the bottom. Typical dings for th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Neoclassical French Country Metal Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style cast aluminum garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 19"W x 9.63"D x 9"H
Good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 13.5"W x 12.75"D x 20.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Pair Concrete French Style Topiary Planters Urns
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Garden planters with acanthus floral pattern. Beautifully aged sculptures. Perfect pieces for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantastic centerpiece on a console or dining ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Neoclassical French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8.5"D x 10.75"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 20.5"W x 16"D x 28.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French country style gray iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 12"W x 11"D x 16.75"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Armillary Sundial on Green Marble Base
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Provincial or Neoclassical style brass garden armillary sundial on a green marble base
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8.5"D x 15.75"H
Very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Brass Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage French Country style brass garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 8"D x 11"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Copper Watering Can
Located in Ross, CA
19th century hand crafted copper watering can. The seam is dovetailed together, it is sturdy and ready to use.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Antique French Copper Converted Cistern
Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique copper lavabo or cistern and sink is unsigned, but presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1890 and done in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Set of four pine cone-shaped finials, zinc, circa 1990, France.
Located in Nice, Cote d
Azur
Building and Garden Elements,
Set of four pine cone-shaped finials,
zinc,
circa 1990, France.
Height 53 cm, width 32 cm, depth 32 cm.
Category
1990s French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Zinc
Wonderful Fire Pot for Those Long Winter Nights
Located in New Orleans, LA
Leather and copper studded fire pot/foot warmer. Originally used under the dining table as a foot warmer.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
French Garden Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
French Garden Stone
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is ...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
$2,990
French Provincial garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage garden ornaments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, cast stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Belgium pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $680 and tops out at $4,600 while the average work can sell for $1,740.
Still Thinking About These?
All Recently ViewedMore Ways To Browse
Marble Basins
Marble Bird Bath
Pair Terracotta Finials
Staddle Stones
Stone Artichokes
Stone Hound
Used Concrete Bird Bath
Vintage Arcosanti Bells
Vintage Mexican Ornaments
Vintage Patio Doors
Vintage Rabbit Ornaments
Antique Iron Frog
Bottle Dryer
Cast Iron Pineapple
Cast Iron With Birds
Concrete Bunny
Concrete Frog
Concrete Rabbit