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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
19th C. French Provincial Style Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. French Provincial style pine cabinet. There is one door that reveals great storage. The piece stands on four cabriole legs with rams head detail. Carving at top depicts swirl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of late 19th century carved armchairs or lounge chairs featuring newly upholstered walnut frames. The large frames are decorated in the French Provincial or Louis XV ta...
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19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Bronze Woman sitting with her lyre instrument by her side. She is in a sitting position with one hand under her chin as if musing over something. She is elegantly...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of Six French Provincial Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dreamy set of six French hand-carved dining chairs featuring caned seats and a Gustavian style painted finish. Beautifully crafted frames in the provincial or Louis XV taste with a s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Linen, Cane, Wood

Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood Triple Dresser with Glass Top
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration here is a Beautiful Thomasville Provincial Style Fruitwood 9 drawer triple dresser with protective glass Glass Top. Great vintage condition It is from 1969 an...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Fruitwood

19th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a lovely French coffee table! The design is rustic with natural detail and texture. There is a single centered drawer in the front of the table that adds both style and stora...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

Fine Quality Figured Walnut French Provincial Sideboard Buffet Circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine quality French Provincial sideboard buffet, crafted circa 1920, exemplifies the timeless charm and craftsmanship of early 20th-century provincial furniture. Constructed fro...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional green glaze and pale yellow interior. Nice old patina. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels wer...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Solid Mahogany Nine-Drawer Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form nine-drawer dresser or chest of drawers Designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Carved solid ma...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Tapestry 3 Panel Room Carved Wood Divider/Screen Glass Window
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
This is a lovely three panel French provincial style screen with a carved crest and a shaped glass "window" in each panel and beautiful tapestries of a courting couple in a different...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Tapestry, Glass, Wood

French Hall Console End Occasional Table Painted Green
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand Painted Hall, End or Occasional Table with parquetry patterned top from France. This distressed painted wood side table with one drawer, cabriole legs and scalloping features a ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest
Located in Germantown, MD
Victorian Marble Top Provincial Style Walnut Jewelry Chest. Measures 15.5" in width, 12.5" in depth and stands 32.5" tall. Drawers measure 11" in width, 9" in depth and 3" in height ...
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Early 20th Century North American French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French Green Glazed Terracotta Pottery Vase or Cache Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A terracotta earthenware pot from the Southwest of France with mottled green glaze. Minor chips and some rough unglazed patches. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used dai...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Six French Country Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of six hand carved French country walnut dining chairs, two arm chairs and four side chairs, each with a simple carved crest, pierce carved splat, cabriole legs, and H for...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Country French Provincial Style Walnut Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
An early 20th-century French country farmhouse trestle dining table, sourced from Provence, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid walnut, it features a 7'1" long, 2.25"-thick recta...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19C French Solid Oak Armoire Du Marriage from Normandy
Located in London, GB
A FRENCH OAK ARMOIRE 19TH CENTURY Country French Armoire Du Marriage from Normandie the egg and dart cornice above a scroll and rose carved frieze centred by a vine, wheat and do...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Adjustable Brass Saucer Style Desk Lamp by Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Dazor Manufacturing Corp. Manufacturer: Dazor Manufacturing Corp. Materials: Brass, Steel Chrome, Enameled Metal, Perforated Brass D...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Royal Limoges Castel France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Round Box in Cobalt Blue
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Round Box in Cobalt Blue. Elegant large French vintage round Limoges trinket jewelry porcelain box i...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous burled olive wood, with mullioned glass front d...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Dresser
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut, with burled walnut sides, and original brass har...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Cocktail Sideboard Server
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Cocktail Sideboard Server. Direct from the Brittany region of France, a lovely antique French ‘confiturier’ or jam cabinet. These c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Hexagonal Side or Center Walnut Table with Six Carved Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Octogonal side table with Solomonic legs and carved top and carved edges. The table has an X-Shape Solomonic stretcher . Restored and very functional piece.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

1940 s Grape Design Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with grape design and three interior lights
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair Of Custom Upholstered Wide Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of custom upholstered wide barrel back armchairs with serpentine front, manchettes and resting on fluted cabriole legs. The chairs covered with custom plaid fabric, double pipin...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Polyester, Wood

Rustic 19th Century Country French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming and rustic late 18th century country French provincial writing table or desk hand-crafted from fruitwood. Made in the South of France this table features a whimsical style f...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

French Provincial Large Display Case Painted Oak, Two Piece
Located in IT
This French Provincial large display case is a true statement piece, featuring an off-white/grey painted oak exterior and a light blue/grey interior. The original wavy glass is intac...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Set of 4 Vintage French Faux Bois Chairs With Rush Seat and Cane Back
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible set of 4 chairs. This set is featuring a beautifully carved faux bois or twig motif thru the frame. These chairs showcase a caned back and rush seating, exuding a perfect...
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1990s French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Wood

19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Farmhouse Trestle Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse trestle work table crafted from walnut. The table features a large rectangular plank top with breadboard ends constructed with...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Country French Provincial Linen Press Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique late 18th Century French armoire. Featuring a blend of Country French and Provincial styling with floral and acanthus accents, chicken wire drape doors with long iron hinge, ...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wire

18th Century French Antique Farm Table
Located in Austin, TX
French dining table of patinated oak from a monastery in the Rhone Valley, North of Lyon, France. This unique table is made of one solid single plank top supported by two hand-carved...
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1790s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Floral Green French Provincial Needlepoint Aubusson Style Tapestry Pillow case
Located in New York, NY
Light green Floral French Provincial square needlepoint pillow. Made of wool with an ivory cotton cloth backing. It is new and has never been used. Measures: 16 x 16 inches. Kindly ...
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1990s Chinese French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique 1920s French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1920s Antique French Cast Iron Pedestal Bistro Table Stand. Beautiful quality bistro table pedestal from France, made from heavy cast iron suppor...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

19 Century Candle Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lis Detailing This striking wrought iron chandelier evokes the elegance of French Gothic design with its intricate craftsmanship and timeless si...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Steel

Baker Furniture Milling Road French Style One Drawer Console
Located in Milford, NH
A solid high quality French style console with single lined long drawer, probably in cherry, with breadboard end top, turned legs, and a stretcher base shelf. A Milling Road Baker Fu...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique French Coffee Table Bench Country Farmhouse Tiger Oak Wrought Iron c1920
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Coffee Table Bench Country Farmhouse Tiger Oak Wrought Iron c1920. Direct from France, a lovely antique/vintage French Country coffee table (which could also be used ...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Collection of 3 French HB Quimper Breton Faience Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful set of 3 French Quimper plates featuring men and a woman. One man is en face and the other features a profile. This trio would make a fantastic statement on any coffee tabl...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Faience

Rosenthal Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour Porcelain 1958
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rosenthal Porcelain Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour.Rosenthal - Continental China in the lovely Moss Rose Pompadour Pattern on an ivory background with off ce...
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Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Dovetailed Copper Cauldron Stock Pot Kettle Iron Handles 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century French dovetailed copper cooking pot / cauldron with a wide base, flared rim, and two iron rat tail style bail handles. Dimensions:...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Copper

French Provincial Blue Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from reclaimed pine, this exquisite piece showcases a hand-applied blue-grey finish with a heavily distressed patina, evoking the elegance of antique European craftsmanship. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Provincial Walnut Dining Room Table - Antique Farm Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 18th Century, antique French Provincial dining room table made of hand crafted Walnut, in good condition. The rectangular, rustic farm table is composed with two drawers, enha...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

1930s French Silvered Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal one light sconces with glass leaves and body
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1930s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf

Antique Louis XV French Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Antique French Louis XV Marquetry marble top nightstands. Subtle contours and scroll shapes are evident in the corner posts and legs, which support serpentine sides and an ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Country French Provincial Chestnut Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table crafted from chestnut. The table features a four plank top 1 inch thick with tongue and groove joinery and a beau...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Chestnut

Six 19th Century French Provincial Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six late 19th century country French provincial ladder back dining chairs sourced directly from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid oak, these chai...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Oak

1930 s Large French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Double Birds and 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French large silver leaf sconces with double bird's design, 5 lights
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French Provincial Style Bleached Dining Table C. 1930 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial-style dining table with an elegant and classic design. The table stands on four cabriole legs, each adorned with delicate floral carvings near the top, a signature...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Set 4 Antique French Dining Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Carved Oak Green 1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Carved Oak Green 1900. Direct from France, a beautiful set of 4 antique French dining chairs with Renaissance style and op...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Oak

19th Century Blue White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2740
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Country French Provincial Oak Trestle Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Astoria, NY
An early 20th-century French country farmhouse trestle dining table, sourced in Provence. Expertly handcrafted from solid oak, the table features a 6'5" long, 2"-thick rectangular to...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

1930’s French Bagues 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues double light sconces with mirrored cut crystal body
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Blue White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2733.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Colonial Rattan Dining Chairs – Set of 6
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dimensions: H 37” x W 17.5” x D 18.5” x SH 17.7” Set of 6 Antique French Colonial Dining Chairs made of solid wood with backs and seats in woven rattan. A great addition to your int...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Wood

French Provincial Style Marble Top Cream Painted Sideboard Buffet Media Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Style Marble Top Cream Painted Sideboard Buffet Media Cabinet. Item features 2 drawers, 4 adjustable interior shelves, cream distress painted finish, nicely carved ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble

20th Century Nest of 3 Giltwood and Carved Side Tables with Cabriole Shaped Legs
Located in Miami, FL
This stylish nest of 3 giltwood side tables feature slender cabriole shaped legs and handmade green paintings. Measures: Depth 14.17in, width 21.65in, height 22.83in Depth 12.59i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of two Antique French Provincial hand carved doors, ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / Pair of Doors / pine wood / Rustic / French province A beautiful pair of 19th century hand made monastery doors with original hardware we found in France. The doors...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

French Armchair in Princeton Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a low back and a wide generous seat. The beech frame is raised on turned ebony legs complemented with brass castors to t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Calico, Linen, Beech

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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