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French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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.

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Style: French Provincial
19th Century French Provincial Antique Two-Tier White Wire Garden Plant Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique oval French garden plant stand in white wire metal, in good condition. This oblong plant etagere is finely worked in metal and ha...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wire

Vintage French Country Style Carved Pine Fireplace Surround
Located in Oakwood, GA
Vintage French Country Style Carved Pine Fireplace Surround, 46.5"H Absolutely gorgeous Fireplace surround Solid Pine Carved Pickling technique Smooth top for displaying your collect...
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20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Pine

19th Century French La Madeleine Glazed Anduze Planter Urn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall La Madeleine Planter from Anduze, France featuring graceful floral garlands and two badges. Horizontal reeding adds texture, while the flared rim and pedestal base give it a sta...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Provincial Olive Oil Biot jar with Yellow and Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large size French terracotta olive oil Biot jar from Provence with yellow glazed lip and green drippings from the 18th century. Emanating rustic Provencal charm, this large 18th-ce...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

French Provincial Brutalist Fireplace In Hard Bicolor Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Brutalist minimal bicolor limestone fireplace surround. Brute surface for timeless slow-living home decor. Measurements: 129 cm Exterior Width 50,79 ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Set of 2 Absinthe Fountains, 1900s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Absinthe Fountains, 1900s Set of 2 Vintage Design Pair of Absinthe fountains with four taps. Additional information: Materials:Glass, Pewter Color:Clear, grey Design Period: 1890 t...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Pewter

Spectacular 19th Century French Marble Countertop Sink Cabinet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Really beautiful and classic French painting on this one-of-a-kind 19th century French marble countertop sink cabinet with classic French yellow origi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Zinc

18th Century Twisted Column Plinth Pedestal Torchere
Located in Sherborne, GB
A stunning rich, textural, sculptural column. It is a gentle twist, hand carved, perfect for showing sculpture, floral displays, adding an ancient ar...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Fruitwood

The Hamilton: A Simple Carved Limestone Fireplace in the French Provincial Style
Located in Chicago, IL
The lines of the Hamilton carved stone fireplace are influenced by the design of the Provençal style of Southern France, but updated for 21st century appeal. The fireplace legs, in ...
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2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

French Traditional Pedestals Paint Classic French Gray, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French traditional pedestals made of wood with gorgeous classic French gray painted finish. Original finish from the 1960s. Add some French style to your design projects.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

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 ...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

19th Century Bronze Bell with Zinc Cupola
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French cupola from a rooftop belfry housing a cast bronze bell. Cupola has wrought iron frame with zinc roof. Bell hangs from wood yoke and has a 36" long pull chain a...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Iron, Wrought Iron, Zinc

Vintage Fireplace Tools in Brass Metal Plated with Duck Heads Fire Tools
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Fireplace tools in brass metal plated color with duck Mallard heads, circa 1980. Vintage fire tools in brass lacquered with duck heads, Fren...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Large French 19th Century Boisset Anduze Jar with Brown, Green Glaze and Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large French Anduze Boisset jar from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Imbued with an aura o...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Pottery

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century green glazed terracotta pottery olive jar from the Southwest of France. Minor losses to glaze and chipped rim. A beautiful garden ornament, fountain, or planter ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Gorgeous Pair of 18th Century French Iron Gates
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Gorgeous pair of 18th century French iron gates.
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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 their age with grace, and would bring c...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Painted Iron Garden Room Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early 20th Century French Iron Plant Stand. An amazing jardiniere stand for a garden room, kitchen, bath or outdoor patio or balcony. Narrow enough for a smaller space, unlike mo...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wire

Antique Wrought Iron Garden Table and Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Wrought Iron Garden Table And Chairs. This outstanding and rare antique garden set consists of a large garden table and four matching chairs. with great patina and a chippy p...
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Garden Table and Chairs
Antique Wrought Iron Garden Table and Chairs
$4,384 Sale Price / set
20% Off
18th Century French Bronze Bell by Biron PARIS
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century French Bronze Bell by Biron PARIS Old bronze bell with inscription: “E. Biron à Paris” this piece is in good original un resto...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Vintage Kitchen French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Betschdorf Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This set of 3 Jars is in sandstone, in grey and blue colors. It has been done in the east of France. Betschdorf Pots. The datation is 20th century. Diam...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

1940 s French Artistic Iron Tall Back Garden Patio Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1940's, artistic iron tall back garden/patio chairs set from France. Perfect aged chipped paint and patina. Upholstered wood seat pads included...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Massive French Classical Figural Stag Bronze Palace Urn Planter Jardinière 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental oversized French Classical figured bronze planters, circa last quarter 20th century. Perfect for display indoor or outdoor. Features figured stags on each side beneath sea...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large French Marble Top Dining Table with Iron Base with Maker s Name
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large versatile French marble top rectangular cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provencal green iron base. Marble is a stunning dark green marble with lovely veining...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Metal

Eclectic Modern-Historic Blend Interior – 18th Century French Stone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This authentic 18th century French fireplace surround, crafted from rare grey-beige hardstone, is a refined example of rustic elegance. Its proportions are exceptional, making it per...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Handmade French Modern Blue Glazed Ceramic Lion Head Jardinière Planter Urns 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Handmade ceramic blue urns. Glazed in cobalt blue with lion heads and knockers. Features raised dots beneath the top lip and a drip hole in the base. Dimensions: 16"d x 9"h
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Antique Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Set with Stand will make the perfect companion to your fireplace hearth. Meticulously hand-crafted from red hot iron, it features a tapered ring ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tall Antique French Green Glazed Olivette Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Tall antique French green glazed terracotta olivette jar dating to the 19th century. "Jarres dit Olivette de Tornac" are distinctive for their tall narrow shape. Two jars available a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

The Provencale: A Classic Country French Stone Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the many charming country homes of the Provence region in the South of France, The Provencale stone fireplace evokes a classic Country French feel, with its deep top shel...
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2010s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Early 19th Century Country French Farmhouse Oak Outdoor Wagon Wheel Bench
Located in Astoria, NY
A monumental and truly one-of-a-kind early 19th century French farmhouse outdoor loveseat bench, sourced from Provence. Originally a functional wagon wheel, this extraordinary piece ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Wine Press Screw Pedestals Plant Holder, French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw. The screw has been embellished with a box decorated with diamond-cut wooden scuptures. Brutalist style Very stylish Dimensions of the top 9.84/9.84 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

French White Painted (5) Pot Metal Planter C 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wrought iron metal planter with an ornate, decorative design. It features basket-like holders arranged symmetrically around a center stem, with one positioned at the top and...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Antique Pair of French Provincial Paneled Walnut Doors with Original Key
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of paneled walnut antique French doors - three pair available - with the original keys and locks - the keys in the shape of numbers 1, 2 and 3! Taken from a French chateau, these beautiful lightly distressed French Provincial paneled...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

Early 20th Century Italian Foldable Garden Table
Located in Milan, IT
Early 20th Century Italian green paint on old red paint foldable garden table. A fascinating and unusual adjustable rotating mechanism for the top.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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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 ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Boxes, 22" x 22"
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter boxes in lacquered white (as these are custom made to order, customers may request any color from the Benjamin Moore collection). Handcrafted in New Orleans by local metalsmiths using 14 gauge steel and cast iron, using centuries’ old French techniques. Each planter is raised to allow drainage through drilled holes on bottom plate. Corner posts are topped with a pinecone finial, an ancient symbol of open-heartedness. Specially crafted finishes offer durable protection while retaining a unique patina. Each planter is made by hand and is one of a kind. If a different color than lacquered white is preferred, this planter can be customized in size as well as color from the Benjamin Moore Color Chart. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for production for custom orders. Story of the French Orangerie Planter...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

French 19th Century Wine Press Screw High Pedestal Plant Holder
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw, 19th century. Brutalist style The low part allowed the sleeves to be inserted to turn the press screw Good antique condition Solid and sound Shippi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

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.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Set of 2 Small French Style Anduze Glazed Garden Urn Pots
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of 2 small French style Anduze glazed terracotta garden pots in green and blue. Perfect for a plants or a small topiary. Wonderful addition to any French Provincial coll...
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Antique French Balacet Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique French mantel, crafted from Balacet marble in the 1880s, showcases exquisite Empire-style design and exceptional craftsmanship. The centerpiece features a hand-carved ge...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Rustic Finca Stone Fireplace Surround Raw And Brutalist Forever
Located in Beervelde, BE
French rawness forever fireplace mantel in great condition with all the necessary artempo details. The perfect decorative element for a ranch or mountain retreat where one wants to ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Late 19th Century Faded Blue-Color Enamel Cast Iron Urn
By E. Paris et Cie
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century faded blue-color enamel cast iron urn with jester-faced mask handles. Heavy, fine quality cast iron. Made by E. Paris, marked "E. Paris Bte SGDG...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Provincial 18th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Biot Jar with Glaze
Located in New York, NY
A grand scale French provincial terracotta Biot Jar produced in the Biot region of southern France. With its original yellow glazed rim and traces of ochre colored glaze dripping thr...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Four French Painted Garden Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
This set of four beautiful French garden chairs will be an elegant addition to any outdoor seating area or garden. The chairs are constructed from white-painted iron, and feature dec...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French Ornamental Iron Wire Garden Planter Stands Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Gorgeous set of matching ornamental iron wire plant stands. Each is in original condition with worn chippy white enamel. No breaks or damage. Both are solid and level. Approx 16" int...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair French Antique Tall Garden Terracotta Planters, 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair French Antique Tall Garden Terracotta Planters, 1920. They could be early Anduze pots as they were found in the South of France, near Anduze, well know area for Terracotta gard...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Mid Century Four Tier Wrought Iron Wire Work Planter with Graduated Size Basins
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron planter having four basins each of graduated size in defending order, mounted on the vertical standard, with a four foot curlicue form base. This nice decorativ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Provincial Biot Jar with Green Glaze and Rustic Character, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial Biot jar from the 20th century with green glaze, generous lines and great weathered patina. Infuse your interior with the bucolic charm of the French Povençale re...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Pottery, Terracotta

Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Ceramic Confit Jar #3
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Antique French Green Glazed Olivette Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French green glazed terracotta olivette jar dating to the 19th century. "Jarres dit Olivette de Tornac" are distinctive for their tall narro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

French Faience Cache Pot, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A white glazed French Faience “Cache Pot” with handles, circa 1870.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Faience

Louis XV Marble Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Here we have a Louis XV antique black marble mantel with white veins. This is a lovely French piece that dates back to the 19th century. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Magnificent Tall 9.5 Feet High French Faux Painted Carved Paneled Double Doors
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stunning pair of early majestic French doors; solid paneled frame construction with 4 panels each. Taken from an important chateau in France, these doors will add importance and el...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Large 18th Century French Stone Biot Pot
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 18th Century French traditional Biot pot. The village of Biot (on the Côte d’Azur near Antibes) was famous for the quality of its pots which were mainly used for storing olives...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Set of French Painted Double Entry Door with Iron Insert
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large French painted double entry doors with transom frame. Wrought Iron work insert in door frame and top. Nice high relief carved wood and iron details. There is some hardware in t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Early French Biot Jar with Remnants of Yellow Glaze
By Biot
Located in Houston, TX
Early French Biot jar with remnants of yellow glaze along its rim. Dates to the late 18th or early 19th century. Nice patina and pitted surface from centuries of natural wear and use.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Bespoke Modern French Style Steel and Cast Iron Orangerie Planter Box, 22" x 22"
Located in New York, NY
Single Bespoke Large Square French Style steel and cast iron orangerie planter box in lacquered white (as these are custom made to order, customers may request any color from the Benjamin Moore collection). Handcrafted in New Orleans by local metalsmiths using 14 gauge steel and cast iron, using centuries’ old French techniques. Each planter is raised to allow drainage through drilled holes on bottom plate. Corner posts are topped with a pinecone finial, an ancient symbol of open-heartedness. Specially crafted finishes offer durable protection while retaining a unique patina. Each planter is made by hand and is one of a kind. If a different color than lacquered white is preferred, this planter can be customized in size as well as color from the Benjamin Moore Color Chart. Allow 6 to 8 weeks for production for custom orders. Story of the French Orangerie Planter...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, Iron

Jarre Goutte Biot Grande
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
France has always been the pioneer of the European garden. These once functional olive jars eventually found their way to cascading gardens once retired, thus creating the iconic Fre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pottery

Jarre Goutte Biot Grande
Jarre Goutte Biot Grande
$2,380 Sale Price
20% Off

French Provincial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $749 and tops out at $17,724 while the average work can sell for $6,500.

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