French Provincial Furniture
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
Availability: In Stock Within 6 weeks
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode, dresser, or chest of drawers
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, ...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940 Silver Plated French Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940’s French silver plated sunburst shape sconces with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Saint Clement circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Monumental 19th C. French Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These European antique carved doors are an elegant pair, showcasing classic craftsmanship and historical charm. We recently purchased them from a ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,800 Sale Price / set
41% Off
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 Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
$7,496 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage French Knole Style Silk Down Filled High Arm Loveseat Settee Sofa Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silk down filled loveseat / settee / sofa or couch featuring a formal tapered chaise lounge design with high rolled arms and arched back o...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
$2,100 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Provincial Louis XV, Carved Secretary Cabinet w/ Mirrored Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Fruitwood, New Glass Mirrors
This antique French Provincial secretary cabinet, dating to the 1890s, carries the spirit of the old w...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table 9 Ft
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional country French provincial aesthetic farmhouse dining table or monastery table crafted on a grand scale measuring over 9 feet long. The table is constructed from thick oak...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rustic French solid wooden low bench in wabi wabi style, ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / bench / wood / Rustic / Wabi Sabi / Antique
Charming low bench crafted in the late 19th century in France. This bench in solid wood was lacquered in a beige color wi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Faience Server Platter Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server platter Oyster signed Henriot Quimper circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique French Breton Carved Oak Sofa Table Writing Library Desk Louis XIV
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French Breton Carved Oak sofa table writing desk Louis XIV.
Direct from France, a highly carved, excellent quality antique oak sofa tabl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
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 dishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$301 Sale Price
51% Off
French 19th Century Petite Mahogany Bedside Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A lovely French transitional bedside table topped with gray marble in a brass gallery surround, this petite occasional table is adaptable to both bedrooms and living spaces. The ston...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Porcelain Trinket Box painted in purples, gold, green and royal blue. Upon opening the box there is a cute flower design inside the lid. This piece would certainly be a fant...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Wrought Iron Brass and Steel French Style Bakers Rack
Located in New York, NY
Impressive wrought iron, brass and steel Bakers Rack, made in France circa mid 20th C. The structure is wrought iron in original black paint finish with three shelves, each with dec...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
Mid 20th century French Empire style hand painted coffee table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 20th century French Empire style hand painted coffee table. This coffee table is hand painted in tones of French blue and gold. The table has an empire leg that comes u...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair French Solid Walnut Night Stands with two drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Pair French Solid Walnut Night Stands with two drawers
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Renaissance Tapestry
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Sofa Table Writing Desk Barley Twist Carved Renaissance Tapestry.
Direct from France, a highly carved antique side table or writing desk circa 1880. The table is orna...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Extraordinary Antique French Painted Biblioteque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and handsome Biblioteque in superb timeworn paint in a Peach tone with with Salmon tone back board. The three brass mesh doors having an embellished scalloped cornice and cu...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
Mid 20th Century French Provincial Walnut Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century French Provincial Walnut Extension Dining Table with two leaves. Tables with two leaves measures 84" in width, 42" in depth and stands 29.5" tall. Each leaf is 12"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Antique Bedside Cabinet Marquetry Nightstand, circa 1890
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century French Louis XVI style mahogany side tables, or nightstands, with a fine crest that you can remove. One dovetailed drawer above cabinet doors. Made of inlaid veneer of...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900.
Inspired by Rouen manufacture.
Signed Arromanches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
French 18th Century Solid Oak Console-Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare, metamorphic oak table from 18th century France, appearing to be a substantial console table that easily flips open–nearly doubling in depth–to use as an occasional serving ta...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France.
This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$710 Sale Price
20% Off
French 18th/ 19th Century Painting of Maria with Baby Jesus On Metal
Located in Buisson, FR
Very attractive painting of Maria with the baby Jesus. Painted on metal.
France circa 1800-1850
Weathered and small losses.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
$680 Sale Price
41% Off
18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate - A hand painted, French circa 1780
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative French Faience plate dinner plate made from tin-glazed earthenware (pottery) which we date to the late 18th century.
The plate has a pan shaped base with n...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
French Green Painted Rectangular Hall Side Foyer Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French hand painted table in a fantastic shade of green. This occasional table certainly brings charm to any formal or informal home setting either in a foyer, hallway, living room o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Country French Four Seat Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice 18th century country French four seat ladder back bench. The frame looks to be made of Maple and Ash with fruitwood back splats. A new rush seat has been applied along wi...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
1930
s French Bagues Gilt Metal 2 Lights Sconces with Crystal Birds
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with bird's design and glass leaves 2 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallo...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
We have two pairs; here you can bid on one of them. The other pair is also listed here and can be purchased separately.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$408 Sale Price
50% Off
French, Terracotta Jar Brown Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta jar.
Traditional large earthenware pottery jar from South West France with brown glaze.
This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to conserve food....
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$302 Sale Price
60% Off
Set of Eight French Painted Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Provincial Style Painted Dining Chairs. These chairs have a rustic but elegant appearance, featuring a distressed finish with a blue patina that gives them a bea...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,760 Sale Price / set
26% Off
French Faience Blue
White Bird Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Provincial Painted Console-Pair is Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style rectangular console table with a distressed, weathered finish. The table features a classic design with straight lines and decorative, carved legs. The fini...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,800 Sale Price / item
49% Off
Rustic French solid Oak Bench, France, circa 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Bench / oak / Rustic / French Provence
A charming rustic oak bench from the Provence region of France, dating to around 1900. Crafted from solid oak, this piece embo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet
Located in Baltimore, MD
28VJL54 Pine Two Door Vertigo or Vertical Cabinet 47.5”Wx20”Dx69”H France, circa 1910 $1795.00
This lovely piece is relatively large for a Vertigo, translated as “Vertical Cabinet, a...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Cast Stone Seagulls.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Cast Cement Painted Seagulls – Alsace, France A charming flock of six painted cement seagulls, each uniquely hand-detailed with white bodies, black wing accents, and vivid r...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cement, Steel
$1,600 / item
French Provence Rustic Wicker Tray Basket or Centerpiece, France, 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
French Provence Rustic Handwoven Rectangular Tray
A charming and practical handwoven tray from Provence in the South of France. Rectangular in shape and made with care, it’s perfect...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wicker
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Green Lacquered Triple Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser, credenza, or chest of drawers
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1980s
Green lacquered solid cherry wood, with origi...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Circa 1900 Sanded Bare Oak French Country Trestle Table
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1900 French oak farm trestle table has a bare finish and has been sanded smooth. Classic trestle-style table is structurally sturdy with mortise and teno...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
1940 French Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French crystals chandelier with 8 interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Breton Armoire Wardrobe Linen Cabinet Drawer Carved Chestnut 19th
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Armoire with Drawer~~c. 1890s
Highly requested classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furnitur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Chestnut
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Elm
French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot.
Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze.
This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$265 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century French Oak Coffee Table with Two Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
French oak coffee table featuring two drawers fitted with iron hanging pulls. The tabletop is formed from two wide antique planks that show visible separation, along with a deep aged...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890.
Direct from France, a wonderful antique metal grape hod or “hotte”, with stunning hand painted Frenc...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
John Widdicomb Style French Provincial Louis XV Cream Lacquered Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style triple dresser
In the manner of John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered and gold g...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Country French Provincial Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. Lovely carved aprons with decorative serpentine shapes on all sides that a...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rose Tarlow Melrose House 18th C Style Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bench - Fortu
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House 18th C Style Italian Neoclassical Walnut BenchIt is beautifully upholstered in elegant Fortuny fabric on expensive down cushions.
Category
1990s American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Pottery Jug Vase
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue and white faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring dogs hunting a deer
By Deruta
Italy, Mid-20th Centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot.
Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze.
This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$359 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century French Rectangular Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in the Provence region this wooden rectangular frame has fantastic gilt and patina. Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print or oil painting with this attr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 10"D x 16.25"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
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 Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.
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