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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 Century French Baker s or Confectioner s Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th century French baker's or confectioner's table, the original faux marble and stone top (repairs) over a shaped apron with cabriole legs. Inset apron drawer. Great crusty origina...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

1920 French Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's French Opaline glass table lamps with bronze base
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

Very Decorative Early 19th-Century French Provincial Plate Rack
Located in Middleburg, VA
Very Decorative Early 19th-century French Provincial Plate Rack. Made of richly patinated chestnut with small decorative turned apple wood spindles and brass nail decorations. Typica...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Metal, Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina
Located in IT
This rare French pale green glazed terracotta pot is a beautiful vintage collectible with a unique, time-worn patina. The exterior features a delicate pale green glaze, while the int...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pottery

1940 s Paul Hanson Urn Shaped Crystal Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's Paul Hanson crystal urn shaped table lamps
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal

French 19th Century Louis XV Marquetry Writing Table
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful marquetry writing table features a lovely brass banded serpentine top, bronze mounts, and one large drawer. The floral marquetry work is detailed and balanced. The wri...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

French Provincial King Bed - Straw Wash Finish
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

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Rattan, Wood

French 19th Century Mahogany Rafraichissoir
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French mahogany and gray marble rafraîchissoir table from the late 19th century. Functioning like a bar cart or dry bar, this occasional table is adapted to keeping beverages cold ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble, Brass

French 19th Century Cherry Farmhouse Dining Table from Provence
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This French Provincial Farm Table is crafted from high-quality cherry wood featuring a long table top that provides ample space for family gatherings or dinner parties, all supported...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry

Antique Style Wooden Chess Board
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite piece combines timeless design influenced by the European countryside. Featuring our hand-painted lightly distressed Brown suede and Forofino white painted finish. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Mahogany Antique Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
(A newly made reproduction) This beautifully crafted piece features a warm straw wash that complements any decor style. The delicate ring pulls add a hint of sophistication, making ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Architectural French Style Wall Shelves Brackets
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gorgeous pair of wall shelves hand-painted in a French or Swedish Gustavian shade of gray. This set could certainly stand alone as a pair on a wall or functional to hold treasures on...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Paint

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise ottoman dimensions: 32" x 23" x 19"
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French 19th Century Provincial Fruitwood Buffet a Deux Corps Dated 1851
Located in Portland, OR
Fine antique 19th century French Provincial fruitwood buffet a' deux corps, dated 1851. This fine antique buffet was last purchased in 2005 for $20,000, please see the last image for a copy of the sales invoice. The buffet having a carved stepped pediment above a carved frieze of fruiting vine, the top section having twin paneled...
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1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

Large Vintage Carved Walnut French Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 47 inches Vintage, hand carved walnut French wall shelf. Numbered item made in France exclusively for Bloomingdale in the 1960s. Very good ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Leather

French Country Narrow Sideboard - Ocean Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a lightly distressed ocean blue finish, this elegant piece, measuring 94" x 10" x 38", is perfect for adding a touch of rustic sophistication to any room. Designed with bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Provincial Antique Monumental Copper Tabernacle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A late 19th Century, antique large French Provincial monumental church Tabernacle made of hand crafted copper, in good condition. The pyramid, partly...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Metal, Copper

French Provincial Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece captures the romantic essence of country style with its rich, warm wood finish and classic design. The sideboard's generous length, accented by four doors that open to a f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Eight Antique Country French Ladder Back Maple Farm Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
A rustic set of eight late 19th-century Country French Provincial ladder-back farm chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Hand-carved from solid maple, the chairs feature elegant lad...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Maple

Pair of Antique French Carved Pine Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very decorative Antique French Carved Pine Panels featuring center medallions with musical instruments, sheet music and floral/foliate motifs. Framed with raised moldings and carved leafy scrolls. Likely door insets from an Armoire...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

Pair 1930’s Bagues one light sconces silver leaf
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French one light sconces in silver finish and newly rewired for the US.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

French 19th Century Two Board Walnut and Oak Framed Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning French 19th century work table/small drapery table from Burgundy, with its thick oak top and legs that have been raised to standing height, would make a gorgeous kitche...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Large Pair of Maison Baguès Wall Sconces With Parrot, Urns 3 Torches
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of large Maison Baguès wall sconces with their iconic parrot and urn design. This set have 3 torches per light, we also have pairs with 2 bulb holders. Please...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Exceptional Carved And Painted Three Seat Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Colorful, stylish and very well made three seat Painted Bench. On six turned legs with stretcher supports providing support to the upper frame with well carved seat back with arched...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Wood

French Nightstands with Drawers and Cabriole Legs, 1900s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French bedside tables from the early 20th century with beautiful walnut top, drawer with a pair the bronze handles and cabriole legs. The tables have a beautiful carving on t...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top By Maddox Furniture USA, 1970s Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A wonderful collection of 102 pieces of transferware dinner service from Paris, France. Stamped on the bottom of each piece is 'Chapelle Paris Medaille 1844, 19 Boult des Italians". ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

Country Style Console Table in Batavia Black
Located in Westwood, NJ
Measuring 33" W x 13" D x 30" H, this classic piece combines timeless design with practical functionality, making it a perfect addition to your home. Crafted with meticulous attenti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Antique Victorian French Country House Iron Glass Garden Cloche
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Lantern Cloche – C A stunning octagonal lantern cloche, salvaged from France. The cloche creates a miniature greenhouse and provides a beautiful form of protection of plants...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Steel

French Provincial Rattan Planter Chachepot
Located in Brescia, IT
Natural materials and Minimalist style, are the features of this square rattan basket, useful for planter or fire wood. Perfect in every kitchen or dining room We suggest indoor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Furniture

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Rattan

French Armoire in Oak, Late 19th Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Armoire in Oak and Brass, Late 19th Century Rooted in the provincial elegance of the Belle Époque This tall oak armoire, dating from the end of the 19th century, embodies the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

19th Century Grey-White French Farmhouse Table, Antique Fruitwood Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century French farmhouse dining or work table with an extreme length of 13’ and seats 12 people, in good condition. Grey white painted fruitwood with two storage drawers. The ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

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 ...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry, Lacquer

Zabihi Collection Mid 18th Century French Tapestry of Charlemagne
Located in New York, NY
Beauvais, France. Depicts arrival at a castle, royal horse being heralded by trumpeter and escorted by two guards, continuous floral border and two minor borders. Linen and wool slit weave Beauvais technique with natural indigo, weld, walnut husk, tannin variegated, lichen and moss greens. Condition: Good. Original border intact, minor repair and protective reconstruction with back added as structural safeguard. Some areas with holes, some areas of repair to border. Measures: 8'7'' wide x 10'1'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool

1950 s French Farm Table in oak and pine
Located in LYON, FR
1950's French Farm Table Oak base, Pine top. Elegant 1950s French farm table with a refined silhouette. The solid oak tapered legs ensure excellent stability, while the pine top h...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Oak, Pine

French Pair of 17th Century Hand-Forged Iron Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of 17th century hand forged iron candleholders, France, circa 1650. Weathered with great patine more photo's available on request.
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Country French Provincial Painted Pine Farmhouse Table
Located in Astoria, NY
Late 19th century French Provincial farmhouse work table with turned legs and twin drawers. Hand-crafted from solid European pine and sourced in Provence, France, the piece retains i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Pair Country French Provincial Marble Top Demilune Sideboards
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Matching pair of demilune fruitwood sideboard servers or buffet cabinets featuring thick marble tops. The cases have three large doors opening to an open storage area. The doors are ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Drexel Heritage French Provincial Carved Oak Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Drexel Heritage USA, 1970s Carved oak, with glass shelves and original brass hardware...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

English 19th Century Work Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning work table has a thick 1 ¾” thick pine top and would make a gorgeous kitchen island. Crafted from solid pine and oak, it remains incredibly sturdy and level. The brilli...
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19th Century English Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

Louis XV Carved Country French Provincial Style Pine Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely solid dining table with carved apron and fantastic large table top sits elegantly on cabriole legs for a French style sophistication. Apron is carved, 25" h, with floral des...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

French Provincial Pair Wrought Iron Wall Lights
Located in Brescia, IT
This French pair of wrought iron wall lights, has a double bulbs each. This elegant pair of wall lights is a contemporary production and it has an aged finish to look antique. It ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French Provincial Bookcase - Dark Walnut
Located in Westwood, NJ
The cabinet has a Dark Walnut stain finish to the exterior. The interior, finished in the same dark walnut stain, offers a clean backdrop for books, china, or display objects. Glass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Furniture

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Glass, Wood

19th Century French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Dining Table, Rustic
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Rustic Trestle Dining Table, 19th Century Monastic simplicity and hand-hewn character — a table shaped by use and time. This 19th-century dining table is built around a powerful tre...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

White Arched Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with a sturdy wooden frame, this cabinet features an eye-catching arched design that adds a touch of sophistication to any room. The true white finish provides a classic comp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Furniture

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Glass, Wood

White Arched Display Cabinet
White Arched Display Cabinet
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19th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
French Provincial Painted Oak Buffet, France, 19th Century Folk ornament and gentle patina — a poetic fragment of rural French life. This charming painted oak buffet captures the sp...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Large French Anduze Green Glazed Terracotta Garden Urn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century French Anduze Green Glazed Terracotta Garden Planter Urn. Fabulous French pot from the South of France with fantastic green glaze and two loop handles. Perfect for plant...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware, Terracotta

Massive Custom Provincial French Style Painted Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully crafted four door/ four drawer Cabinet with a remarkable overall layered paint treatment in Cream and Pale Blue. There are four key handle drawers on top surmounting two ...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Large French Nightstands in Walnut, 1940, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of shelves-bookcases or bedside tables from the 40s. They are special for their marquetry and in the upper part, for their two shelves with capacity for a lot of readi...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Provincial Style Dining Table C. 1930 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This dining table features an elegant antique design with intricate carvings and ornate detailing, most notably on the apron and cabriole legs. The table is made of wood with a light...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Damask French Loveseat With Down Cushion and Blush / Sage Upholstery
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant vintage French style wood frame loveseat with a down cushion. Reupholstered within the last 10-15 years with a Scalamandre-esque blush pink and sage green woven damask uph...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Brutalist French Wood Turned Wine Press Side Table, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning French side table from the 1940s- 1950s constructed in dark oak. The bases are generally made of decommissioned antique wine press screws and very much in the style of Charl...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French Provincial Walnut Rush Seat High Sided Bench or Daybed, Mid-Late 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
a large scale French Provincial bench with walnut frame and rush seat, topped with a removable custom linen cushion, seat height without cushion is 16.25"
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Walnut

French Provincial Carved Walnut Armoire
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) two door large scale armoire in walnut with original hardware and shield, bird, and foliate carving on cornice.  
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa 1800-1900 Very good condition. Copper wick holders of recent date. Measures:H:16-26...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Blown Glass

Genuine Faience Vase Green Red and Yellow Color Lille 1757 Decor signed Tesniers
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase in Faience, in a Green red and yellow color. With a beautiful Glaze. It has been made in France in 1757 in Lille. It is signed Lille 1757. The decor is painted in the style of T...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Sandstone

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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