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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
Vintage French Bronzed Metal Garden Table with Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebony color metal table base with Italian Marble top. The metal ring on the bottom is lined with a bamboo type wood also in ebony finish. This would make wonderful entry foyer, ce...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Metal, Iron

French Provincial Glazed Earthenware Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial planter or garden pot France, Late-20th Century Hand-made glazed earthenware in a lovely light green color. Measures: 12"W x 12"D x 14.5"H. Very good...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Earthenware

Anduze Pot in Cream Yellow
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anduze Pot in Cream Yellow, France, Mid 20th century. This well sized Anduze pot has a warm cream yellow color and a glazed surface, showing a rich high ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Pottery

Continental Bistro Table And Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Continental Bistro Table And Chairs. This lovely bistro or patio set is comprised of an iron table with a painted wood top with a hole for an umbrella., 4 ...
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1920s European Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Continental Bistro Table And Chairs
Continental Bistro Table And Chairs
$1,516 Sale Price / set
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Set of 6 Antique French Garden Chairs and Metal Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This highly decorative and hard to find set of 1930s French iron and metal garden furniture includes four side chairs, two armchairs and a match...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Vintage French Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Style Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway This Vintage French Style Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned F...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

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

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Concrete

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

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Concrete

Rustic Antique Marble and Metal Base Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique French cast iron base is in the Ilana Goor handwrought iron style. The 23" high coffee table is a perfect height for serving t...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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

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Concrete

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

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Aluminum

French Sand-Beige Limestone Timeless Slow Living Antique Chimney Piece
Located in Beervelde, BE
A timeless French chimney piece in sand-beige Burgundy limestone, crafted in the 19th century and preserved in three solid blocks (two cambered jambs and a straight, lightly moulded ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Antique Limestone Basins Double Sinks
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Reclaimed French limestone double basin sink, fountain or planter. Patina and wear enhance the character of this beautiful antique limestone sink.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

French Provençal Early 19th Century Anduze Vase with Hints of Green and Brown
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial Anduze vase from the early 19th century with traces of green and brown glaze and nice rustic character. Steeped in rich history and displaying a rustic allure, th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Pottery

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...
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Early 20th Century American 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: 13.5"W x 12.75"D x 20.5"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rare XL 19th Century Antique French Biot Jar Pair
By Biot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Highly sought-after, handmade antique French 'Biot' olive oil pot from Biot, France, crafted in the 19th century using the region's distinctive clay. A grand scale French provincial...
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Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Antique Stone Basin with Circular Carved Center
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Warm colored reclaimed antique stone basin, square shape with textured sides and round center basin. This stone piece would make a great planter or fountain.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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

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Iron

Wrought Iron Plant Stand 1940
Located in palm beach, FL
Spectacular french wrought iron plant stand featuring a rich gold acanthus metal ?nish. They will bring elegance and nobility to a quality res...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Minimalist 19th Century French Stone Fireplace Timeless Nantucket Hue Interiors
Located in Beervelde, BE
This fine 19th-century French fireplace surround is hand-carved from solid Burgundy hardstone—also referred to as Burgundy marble—and polished to a soft satin finish. The material reveals delicate natural veining and a cool, muted grey tone that closely resembles the timeless Nantucket color hue: a serene blend of weathered stone, sea breeze greys, and sandy undertones. Originally installed near Besançon, France, the piece reflects the elegant restraint of neoclassical rural stonework. Its sharply defined, clean lines and proportionate design make it a versatile focal point in both traditional and contemporary settings. Perfectly suited for island-fit interiors, this surround pairs beautifully with white oak floors, shiplap walls, and soft neutral palettes. It brings coastal calm to beach houses, countryside escapes, or modern city homes seeking a hint of Nantucket charm...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century Planter Jardinière Antique Fountain Basin, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French fountain basin can be used as a planter or jardinière This item also may have served of children bath tub Very old, the wood wor...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

19th Century French Door Knocker With Dog
Located in Ross, CA
19th century French cast iron door knocker and back plate with face of bulldog.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a brown color. It has been done in the south of France. The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

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

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Brass

Hand-Painted 20th Century Ceramic Indoor Watering Can Floral Motifs
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hand-Painted 20th Century Ceramic Indoor Watering Can, Floral Motifs & Twisted Green Handle Description: This charming small ceramic watering can, crafted and hand-painted in the 20th century, combines practical function with delicate decoration. Designed for indoor use, it features a twisted green ceramic handle and a white base color, richly adorned with floral motifs in red, green, and orange. With its gentle patina, this piece embodies the warmth and character of vintage craftsmanship, making it perfect as a decorative accent or a functional watering tool for indoor plants. Key features include: Hand-Painted Floral Decoration: The surface is embellished with vibrant hand-painted flowers, creating a lively and colorful composition that brings a touch of nature and artistry to any space. Twisted Green Handle: The twisting design of the green handle adds texture, elegance, and a playful touch, contrasting beautifully with the lighter body. Vintage Patina: Signs of gentle aging on the ceramic surface lend an authentic vintage charm, reflecting its 20th-century origins. Functional & Decorative: Perfect for watering small plants, herbs, or flowers indoors, but equally beautiful as a decorative object placed on a shelf, windowsill, or console table. Compact Size: Ideal for small living spaces, urban apartments, or anyone looking to add a subtle vintage touch to their interior garden setup. Versatile Style: Its delicate colors and rustic charm make it suitable for bohemian, country, shabby chic, or eclectic decors. This hand-painted 20th-century ceramic watering can is more than a gardening tool—it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and vintage beauty, offering a perfect blend of functionality and artistic decor for modern living spaces. Keywords: vintage ceramic watering can...
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Vintage Dutch Delft Style Craftsmen Tile
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue and white Delft style ceramic tile featuring a boy holding a heart shaped balloonl. These make excellent coasters. Holland, Circa Mid-20th Century Mea...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Delft

Vintage Dutch Delft Style Craftsmen Tile
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue and white Delft style ceramic tile featuring a man playing with a club and a ball. These make excellent coasters. Holland, Circa Mid-20th Century Meas...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Delft

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a grey and brown color. It has been done in the south of France. It is stampted "20". The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Vintage Dutch Delft Style Craftsmen Blue and White Tiles, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of hand painted blue and white Delft style ceramic tiles featuring people making sausage and fishing. These make excellent coasters. Holland, Circa Mid-20th Century...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Delft

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

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

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Iron

Vintage French Country Cast Stone Basketweave Planters, a Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of cast stone French country style trompe l'oeil basketweave planters. These are the perfect classic accent in a garden. USA, La...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

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.
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Late 20th Century American 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

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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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Copper

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

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Wood

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

18th Century French Limestone Fireplace Surround In Louis XVI Style
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless French provencal townhouse fireplace surround from the 18th century. Authentic leaf details on the front piece are typical for the campagnard provenance. Louis XVI Style an...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Large Pair Urns on Pedestals
Located in Miami, FL
Large pair Carrara Marble Urns with Pedestals, pedestals are later made for the urns, each one carved with cherubs with deer and other side cherubs hunting an eagle.
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Late 19th Century French Porcelain Large Size Window Planter Circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely all original French Provincial late 19th century porcelain slight oval shaped large sized window planter measuring with a beautiful basket weave pattern around the entire pla...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Vintage Midcentury French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jar is in sandstone, in brown color. It has been done in the south of France. The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

French Provincial Limestone Fireplace Mantel For Timeless Decor Setting
Located in Beervelde, BE
French antique fireplace surround with original patina. 3 massive blocks of natural limestone. 18th century period. Dimensions: 171,5 cm Exterior Width 67,52 Inch 108 cm Exterior Hei...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

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

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Terracotta

Minimal Beige Limestone Fireplace Surround For Timeless Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless beige limestone fireplace surround with some artempo details and rounded corners. Measurements: 127,5 cm Exterior Width 50,20 Inch 111 cm Exterior Height 43,70 Inch 105,5 cm...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone, Sandstone

Late 19th century French Terracotta Vase or Pot à confit 11.5"high
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Chips and losses to glaze, hairline crack near top. Notice the old rest...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Pair of 19th C. French Giltwood Cache Rideauxs "Curtain Covers"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century French giltwood cache rideaus The window coverings, designed for hanging draperies, showcase an elegant but simple design with b...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

French Riviera Bastide Fireplace Surround In Beige Limestone For Timeless Decor
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beige forever stone fireplace surround with authentic surface structure. Measurements: 135,5 cm Exterior Width 53,35 Inch 111 cm Exterior Height 43,70 Inch 108 cm Interior Width 42,5...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Minimalistic French Modern Chic Marble Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Minimalistic modern chic fireplace surround. Original French 19th century period fireplace surround from the region around Beaune. Authentic marble stone with pink and ivory teint. A...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Fireback with Crowned Fleur-de-Lis Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch top black fireback with relief decoration of palm fronds framing a crown and crest with fleur-de-lis motifs. With a leafy outer border. Incrustations overall. Custom iron sta...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Vintage Fireplace Tool Set in Cast Iron, 1970s France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A set of four arts fire utensils on a cast iron stand.  
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique French Wood Stepped Podium
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Trapezoid solid wood French roster / podium. Three-step stairs on each side. The center with double doors with carved recessed panels, opening to a shelf, and flanked by carved tall ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

French Stone Jardiniere for Patio Terrace or Garden 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This jardiniere in stone comes from an odl farm in the south west of France The jardiniere keeps the marks of time with moss which contributes to its beautiful patina. It can be used...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

French Hammered Copper Lateral Jardiniere Planter, circa 1900s
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th century French hammered copper lateral jardiniere planter with forged iron handle. This heavy duty jardiniere planter was originally a fish poacher or poissoniere in Frenc...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Chateau Doors
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of 19th Century French panelled doors in original paint.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

French Green Marble Top Baker s Table
Located in New York, NY
French green marble top baker's table. 19th century scrolling metal trestle form base with center medallions and acorn stretcher finials all supportin...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Iron

Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Continental Gilt-Bronze Mounted Breche Violette Marble urns.
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French stone Provençale jardinière from the second half of the 19th century, with low-relief carved scenes and handles. Born in Provence at the end of the reign of France's last Em...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Early 20th century French Pot à Confit or Terracotta Vase 11.5"high
Located in Winter Park, FL
An Early 20th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips and losses to glaze, near top. These ordinary earthenware vessels...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

18th Century Louis XV Light Ochre Marble Fireplace with Carved Floral Centre
Located in Beervelde, BE
This exceptional fireplace surround originates from France and dates to the mid-18th century. Carved from a luminous ochre marble, it embodies the graceful aesthetics of the period—c...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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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