French Provincial Mirrors
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
Trumeau Mirror With Washed Wood Frame with Birds and Swag
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased from the Design firm Cocobolo in Arming, New York. Lovely tall mirror with a washed gold and cream finish.
Top has a carved relief floral swag with ribbons and b...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Early 20th Century French Mirror in Brass, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
This is a beautiful Early 20Th Century French Large Mirror made in Brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Symmetrical Large Vertical Gold Gilt Mirror with crest 7.8Ft
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional large scale mirror hand-crafted in France, this piece measures over 6 feet in height, is symmetrical and the original mirror plate sparkles with diamond dust.. This mi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French Provincial Neoclassical Mirror
Located in New York, NY
French provincial neoclassical mirror. Red, green and gilt painted neoclassical style tabernacle form mirror with central plate flanked by tapering pilasters ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
French Gold Leaf Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French mirror made with gold leaf, 19th century. With an arch and shell focal.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Entry Coat Rack Porte Manteau Oval Beveled Mirror French, Early 20th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French provincial coat and hat hanger
Massive oak
Oval beveled mirror
Made circa 1920.
Shipping:
L 75 P 15 H 45 5.8 kg.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$617 Sale Price
25% Off
French Provincial Style Beige Hand Painted Floral Design Wall or Mantel Mirror
Located in Plainview, NY
A French Provincial style mirror featuring elegant curved. The rectangular frame is finished in a soft beige tone, creating a refined yet understated backdrop for the intricate hand-...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Octogonal Wall Mirror with Carved Gold Wooden Frame, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Octogonal Wall Mirror with Carved Gold Wooden Frame, 1940´s.
Its octagonal shape makes this mirror a unique piece.
Its frame is fully carved, which gives grandeur to this precious pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Painted Mirror With Original Plate
Located in London, GB
A very attractive painted mirror. This decorative and practical piece was made in France in the 19th century.
Lovely off white, slightly distressed paint and the original plate is s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
French Gilt Carved Wall Mirror in French Rococo Style with Oil Painting of Flora
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful French gilt carved wall mirror in French Rococo style with oil painting of floral motifs.
French Rococo style gilt carved French wall mirror with oil painting of floral mot...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French Black and Gilt Wall Mirror, Dragons and Crest This is a striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Black and Gilt Wall Mirror, Dragons and Crest
This is a striking piece, the mirror frame is in black and gold with a mirror mosaic, in the centre at the top of the mirror th...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
A Large Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror
This is an exquisite piece, the centre Glass is Framed with smaller angled mirrors all around and the Black and Gold Frame is decorated wi...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso
Mid- 20th Century French Sunburst Gold Gilt Metal Wall Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
Lovely mid- 20th century French Starburst Sunburst wall mirror featuring gold leaf paint on a metal frame. Mirror has gold rays that extend out in alternating lengths. Features vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Metal
French Style Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French Style Gold framed mirror with decorated edges.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold
$3,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Regency Monumental Gilt Tipped Floor Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This breathtaking, floor-length mirror is a dramatic testament to the opulence of Hollywood Regency and Traditional design, exuding undeniable Old World glamour. The massive frame fe...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Silver Bistro Mirror
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Impressionist Period French silver gilt bistro mirror. Dating from around 1870 and the simplicity of the frame completely different from the over decorated mainstream aesthetic. L...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Rococo Gilt Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-19th Century gilt-wood French Rococo mirror. Hand-carved gesso-enhanced pine frame with crest and curled relief features around the original one-inch hand-beveled mirror.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Pine
French Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French giltwood mirror 42.5 x 47.5 inches.
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
$6,320 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative Console Mirror with Shelf Under
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Decorative Console Mirror with Shelf Under
This is an attractive dainty piece the mirror has a shell decoration above and below, and it can be set any height over the matching shelf...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
$1,028 / set
1990s French Style Large Upholstered Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large Vintage Raschella Collection beveled vanity or mantel mirror featuring an ornate wood frame and beautifully decorated upholstery design. Set up for vertical or horizontal hangi...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Upholstery, Mirror, Wood
Faux Bamboo Walnut Mirror with Original Glass, French circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its sharply tapered corners and warm faux bamboo detailing, this French mirror from circa 1900 captures the naturalistic flair that defined turn-of-the-century interiors. Carved...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Pine
Vintage gilt wood mirror in the Louis XV style.
By Carolina Cid
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning gilted mirror , in excellent shape , made iby Carina company
• HISTORY
Giltwood mirrors, particularly those in the Louis XV style, were highly prized possessions in aristoc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Wood
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Large French Carved Oak Wall Mirror This is a Very Large Oak Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Very Large French carved oak wall mirror
This is a very large Oak mirror, the frame has decorative carvings which are highligh...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Antique French Luis XV Vanity With Triple Folding Panels Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular antique French vanity with three folding panels mirror and two cabinets, two drawers in each one. Also, it has three marble tops that...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Marble
Gilt Console Mirror with Shelf This is a very lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gilt Console Mirror with Shelf
This is a very lovely piece, the mirror has an elaborate shell crest to the top of the very attractive frame matching. the leg of the shelf
A really h...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel This is a Striking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Long French Gilt Overmantel
This is a Striking piece it is very large and has decoration at the top with entwined leaves with ropes and swags at the sides
The mirror is a...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Giltwood Sunburst Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Giltwood sunburst mirror, circa 1910, France. Hand-carved with original gilded finish and mirror glass.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$2,900
Small Decorative Giltwood French 19th Century Mirror
Located in London, GB
A very decorative little French mirror which can be hung landscape or portrait.
With nicely worn gilding to the frame. The mirror is the original plate - beautiful glass with foxin...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
French Faded Pale Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French faded pale gilt Pier mirror
The mirror has a very elaborate large pierced top decoration which hangs over the slightly shabby pale faded gilt frame, it is in good condition...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large Gilt and Cream French Convex Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large gilt and cream French convex wall mirror
This is a very attractive Mirror has a 3.5” wide cream coloured and Gilt Gesso frame and has a convex looking glass
The mirror ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
19th Century Mirror
Located in Madison, MS
This truly is a one-of-a-kind mirror with so many unique details. It originates from 19th century France. The mirror glass is original and the back of this mirror has a hanging rod.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror
$1,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved Wood Mirror by Harrison
Gil
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror, Giltwood
$2,796 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Giltwood Mirror, French Provencal Style, circa 1935
Located in Paris, FR
Antique giltwood mirror, French Provincial style inspiration, circa 1935. Carved giltwood pediment adorned with foliages stylised. Antique frame gild...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original French Bamboo Wall Mirror
This is a very attractive piece, the mercury mirror glass is a very old one with a great deal of “Sparkle”, the Arts & Crafts mirror frame is made...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Bamboo
Metal Wall or Console Mirror with Shelf An elegant piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Metal Wall or Console Mirror with Shelf
An elegant piece in the French provincial style, the mirror has an unusual shape with an elaborate top cornice and bottom lattice with a smal...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Iron
French Gilt Overmantel, Wall Mirror This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Gilt Overmantel, Wall Mirror
This is a very attractive piece, the aged gilt mirror frame is 3” wide, this piece would have originally been an overmantel as the base is flat t...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French 19th Century Louis Philippe Gold Mirror
This is a charming Wall Mirror a genuine example of French chic furnishing, the 4” mirror frame is decorated in gilt, it has had a few...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large French Oak Overmantel Mirror Henri II
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Large Oak Overmantel Mirror Henri II
This impressive overmantel mirror features an arched bevelled mirror plate set into a solid oak frame.
The original mirror is flanked on both s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Oak
$662 Sale Price
74% Off
Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French 19th Century Louis Philippe Wall Mirror
This is a Magnificent Statement Piece and Genuine 19th Century French Chic Furnishing, the 6” Gold frame has a charming origin...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Heavy French Art Deco Bamboo Wall Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy French Art Deco Bamboo Wall Mirror
This is a very attractive heavy weight piece, this large mirror is framed with a chunky faux bamboo frame, the mirror has a solid wooden ba...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Beech
Maison Jansen Englomise Mirror
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Exquisite Maison Jansen Style Églomisé Arched Mirror with Scrollwork Decoration
Product Description
A striking and elegant arched wall mirror, executed in the sought-after Maison Jan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Argentine French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Large 19th Century French Oak Trumeau Mirror, Oil on Canvas
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A large 19th century French oak trumeau mirror, oil on canvas
19th century oil on canvas set with a wall mirror in an oak frame, the unsigned painting is superbly executed it depi...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Oak
Dramatic Gilt-wood French Wall Mirror The Mirror has a simple carved gilt Frame
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Dramatic Gilt-wood French Wall Mirror
The Mirror has a simple carved gilt Frame set with a basket of flowers at the top and at he waist of the unusual shape, the original glass is b...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Mid 18th Century French Regence Mirorr
Located in Belgrade, RS
The frame of this luxurious mirror is made of carved and gilded wood, with silver-plated and green-painted details. The gilding is done using the traditional technique of gilding obj...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Square Mirror
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A square mirror imbued with the elegance and preciousness of the French ceramist's work.
This beautiful object features a pattern of olive and brown gla...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Ceramic
$2,612
Antique French Picture Frame, Gold Leaf, Large made into a Mirror now
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Hi-Quality Large gold leaf French picture frame bought in Paris 30 years ago by me and kept in a Private home. Might be made around 1900,not sure .Installed with a beveled mirror 3...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Gilt Console Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Gilt Console Mirror
This is a beautifully Decorative Gold Frame Mirror it is an unusual shape with gilded carving
T...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Old Rectangular Gilt Mirror
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Rectangular Gilt Mirror
The mirror has a lovely age darkened moulded Gilt frame, it is in good condition for its age, there is some foxing to the right hand side
A lovely Piece...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Giltwood French Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
Mirror mirror, this enchanting antique was crafted in 19th Century France. Made to reflect the fairest, this magic mirror tells the story of life in another era. Profiled edges were ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
$1,195
Gold Framed Reverse Painted Mirror
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Mirror from France, one of a kind.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Stunning Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror This is an exquisite piece a fine
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Stunning Napoleon III French Cushion Mirror
This is an exquisite piece a fine example of Mirrors of this type, the centre Glass is Framed with smaller angled mirrors all around
...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
French Mid-19th Century Gilt Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French gilt wall mirror made in the Mid-19th Century.
Dimensions:
53"H x 31"W x 7"D.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
19th Century French Patinated Mirror
Located in High Point, NC
A timeworn patina gives this antique wooden mirror an eye-catching personality. Made in France in the 1800s, the pronounced forms and deep relie...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Gilt and Crackle Paint Mirror Mounted Wall Panel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gilt and Crackle Paint Mirror Mounted Wall Panel
This French piece has been rescued from a 19th century panelled room
The panel has been set with a decorative gilt frame on crac...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Giltwood
Large Painted Trumeau
Located in Washington, DC
A large painted trumeau with a plaster chariot decoration on the top.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood, Paint
$4,900
Console Table
Matching Mirror
Located in Washington, DC
Suite of painted Napoleon III carved wood console table and matching mirror.
Mirror Dimensions: H 51" - W 31.5"
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Mirror
$5,800 / set
Carved and Gilded French Provincial MIrror, 18th-19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Lovely late 18th-early 19th Century French Provincial Mirror, well carved and gilded, having astrong crest with laurel leafs, quivers,floral, and drape motifs over a rectangular fra...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Wood
French Empire Hardwood and Gilt Metal with Candles Cheval Mirror, circa 1810
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1810 French Empire Cheval mirror with gold gilt bronze candlestick holders and fitti...
Category
1810s French Antique French Provincial Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
French Provincial mirrors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial mirrors 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 mirrors created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include mirrors, tables, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial mirrors made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original mirrors, popular names associated with this style include Drexel, Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, and Carolina Mirror Corp. 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 mirrors differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $280 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $1,710.
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