French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
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
Pair 18th Century Antique French Four Poster Tester Canopy Cherry Twin Beds
Located in Portland, OR
A good pair of antique 18th century French Provincial cherry four post tester beds, circa 1780.
This very near identical pair of antique French four poster beds, both are full tester beds...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Damask
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Queen Size Headboard, Circa 1960s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style queen size headboard
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cream lacquered walnut, with gold gilt details, and caned panel.
Measures: 5...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Double Caned White Hand Carved French Euro King Bed
Located in Malibu, CA
Double Caned White Hand-Carved French Euro King Bed. Early 20th-century hardwood frame with carved details and double caned headboard and footboard. Finished in soft white. Measures ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
$7,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood King Headboard, Circa 1969
By Thomasville
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consisderation is this Mid Centuy Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood King Size Headboard, Circa 1969
A matching pair of nightstands, dresser and mirror available in our ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Fruitwood
$1,271 Sale Price
25% Off
Drexel Provincial Mahogany Partial Gilt and Cream King Size Headboard
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
A Drexel Provincial Style Mahogany and Partial Gilt and Cream king size headboard
Measures 78" in width , 37" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood, Mahogany, Paint
$1,046 Sale Price
25% Off
19th C French Corbielle Double Bed This is a very impressive Corbielle bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th C French Corbielle Double Bed
This is a very impressive Corbielle double bed, it has been newly upholstered with a black silk damask, the head and foot board are both deeply b...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk
French Country Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Scroll King Sz Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Scroll Carved Fruitwood King Size Bed Headboard with Removable Upholstered Panels (very easy to reupholster). Circa Mid 20...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fruitwood
French Provincial King Headboard Powder Blue Ceruse Finish
Heavy Carved Detail
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage French Provincial Renaissance style king sized headboard with antiqued powder blue ceruse factory finish & heavy carved off-white trim details including leaves, vines, & floral elements, & a center cutout with ruched fabric attached in back by 2 brass rods. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, no outstanding flaws found, just normal light age wear. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Mid-20th Century.
NOTE: We also have a matching Bombay style dresser & mirror in a separate listing here if it is still available in case you are interested.
The perfect bed for a Sleeping Beauty!!!! Yes… that’s YOU!!! This is an absolutely GORGEOUS king sized headboard bearing a beautiful all-over antiqued powder blue ceruse factory finish. The tag stapled on the back is to John F. Lawhon Furniture from Glen Traditionals...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
French Country Provincial Carved Fruitwood Walnut Scrolling Queen Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote.
Vintage French Country Provincial Solid Carved Fruitwood Walnut Scrolling Queen Sz Be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Antique Carved Oak Lit Clos Bed From Brittany France
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Historic Lit Clos bed from Brittany France now in use as a Cupboard. The Lit Clos was the traditional Country French bed in use when one room served as kitchen, living room and bed...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Twin Size Headboards
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style twin size poster headboards
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cherry, Lacquer
French Provencal Style Queen Painted Caned Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A newly re-painted vintage French Provincial style queen size headboard for the special bedroom in your house. Painted a grey with a hint of blue and a...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Provincial King Bed - Straw Wash Finish
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a medium hand-rubbed and distressed Straw Wash finish.
The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned rattan in a g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$4,335 / item
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Upholstered King Size Headboard, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered finish, silver gilt trim, and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
Provincial Carved Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$7,077 / item
French Provincial Queen Bed - Straw Wash Finish
By Bramble
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a medium hand-rubbed and distressed Straw Wash finish.
The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned rattan in a g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$3,885 / item
Provincial Carved King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand-car...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$7,257 / item
1990s Ralph Lauren Silk Damask King Wingback Sleigh Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Ralph Lauren Damask bed frame you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bed frame with ...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Pair MidCentury French Provincial Partial Gilt and Cream Painted Twin Bedframes
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair MidCentury French Provincial Partial Gilt and Cream Painted Twin Bedframes.
Measures 23" in width, 80" in length and 42" in height. Distance Floor to bottom of side rails is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$2,246 Sale Price / set
25% Off
French Provincial Painted King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
The chipped blue oak finish adds a touch of vintage charm, while the meticulous hand-carved solid oak floral adornment showcases the dedication to artisanal craftsmanship. Cabriole legs add a touch of elegance to its silhouette, elevating its aesthetic appeal, while the subtle wing headboard...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$10,933 / item
French Gilt Super King Bed
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A wonderful super king bed, French, gilt and pale olive upholstery.upholstered both sides of bottom board, acorn finials, in overall great condition, comes with new pine slatted base...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Beech
Provincial Carved California King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved California King size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$7,257 / item
Stunning Dorothy Draper style Baker Upholstered King-size Headboard Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Dorothy Draper style Baker upholstered king-size headboard. The cream painted finish is intentionally distressed and looks great. This piece measures 44"t x 80"l x 1"d.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s.
Between bedsides 100cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wicker
A double bed frame by Charlotte Perriand - "Hôtel La Cachette" - France 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Double bed frame by Charlotte Perriand, a rare piece from the 1960s, originally designed for the prestigious "Hôtel La Cachette" at Les Arcs 1600 in Savoie, France. This bed embodies...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Beech
$12,457 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage White Wash French Provincial Full Size Urn Poster Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage French Provincial cottage full size poster bed. Beautiful urn finials. Whitewash distress design.
Measures 55" in width x 67" high at th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$822 Sale Price
36% Off
Provincial Painted King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Provincial carved and painted king size bed with an arched and molded upholstered headboard with scroll wings, an upholstered and hand c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$6,570 / item
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered King Size Headboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid carved cherry wood, in beautiful pink lacquered finish.
Measures: 7...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Brass
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Peacock Bed Frame Headboard
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern curved sunrise shaped wall bed frame headboard made of rattan and bamboo. This charming piece is in the typical style of Franco Albini, Adr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Provincial Louis XV Style King Size Headboard with Cane, circa 1950
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely French Provincial Cane and carved walnut king size headboard. This piece measures 48"t x 80"l x 1.5"d.
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome antique French Louis XV Provincial style queen Size walnut headboard with carved shell motif.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
French Provincial King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a light hand-rubbed and distressed Architectural White finish.
The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned ratta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$4,335 / item
Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted and Partial Gilt Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century French Provincial Style Cream Painted and Partial Gilt Full Size Bedframe. Metal side rails.
Measures 56.75" in width, 80" in depth and stands 40" tall at the headboard...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Metal
$1,575 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique French Carved Walnut and Upholstered Twin Bed with Asian Figural Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique French carved walnut twin bed upholstered in a contemporary Asian figural fabric. It is in fabulous recently restored condition. Steel braces have been applied to the back of the headboard to aid in strengthening the bed. Please see photos. Originally circa mid-late 19th century.
Holy...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Shabby Chic White Iron Headboard
Located in Miami, FL
Shabby chic white laser cut iron headboard.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron
Custom Hand Carved Headboard with Gold Leaf Accents
Located in Larkspur, CA
Beautiful hand carved Queen headboard with polychrome and gold leaf detailing in a French style. This headboard is a custom designed piece by Candace Barnes. It is upholstered in lin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
French Empire Style Art Deco Bur Walnut 5ft Double Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Art Deco Bur Walnut 5ft Double Bed
This is a Superb French Empire Style Bur Walnut Bed, it has Ormolu Ribbon detailing along the top of the head board and at th...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
Thomasville French Provincial Solid Wood Queen or Double Headboard
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage Thomasville French provincial...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
$441 Sale Price
55% Off
French Provincial Queen Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th-century inspired, Louis XV-style carved bedframe, in a light hand-rubbed and distressed Architectural White finish.
The serpentine crest headboard features inset caned ratta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rattan, Wood
$3,885 / item
Louis XV Provincial Style Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Handsome antique French Louis XV Provincial style queen Size walnut headboard with carved shell motif. The 56" height of the bed had been raised to me...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood
French Style Contemporary Solid Wood Carved Gold and White King Bedframe
Located in Naperville, IL
You deserve to sleep like royalty in our breathtaking Royal Gold White Bed. This 100% hand-carved bed frame is finished and gilded in gold accents. The enchanting details of this piece is reminiscent of your favorite fairy tale story. This versatile piece is a beautiful addition to master bedrooms, guest bedrooms, and even children’s bedrooms...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Ash
$2,970 Sale Price
55% Off
Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Charming 19th Century French Window Seat or Day Bed
This delightful little seat dates from the late 19th Century and is also suitable for use as a...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial beds and bed frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial beds and bed frames 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 beds and bed frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial beds and bed frames made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original beds and bed frames, popular names associated with this style include Drexel, Kindel Furniture, Baker Furniture Company, and Davis Cabinet Company. 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 beds and bed frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $595 and tops out at $67,000 while the average work can sell for $1,888.
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