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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
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

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Marble, Bronze

50 Piece Quimper Dinner Set Soups Salad Cups Saucers Coffee Teapot More
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous dinner set of 50 pieces by the Henriot Quimper co. Their beautiful yellow color with the traditional peasant man , woman. Handmade hand painted set is a classic. ...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Clay, Faience

French Majolica Oyster Starfish Plate Digoin, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with orange starfish with six wells blue and white surrounded by green seaweeds Digoin (East of France), circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Faïence Longchamp Pompadour Hand-Painted Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French earthenware, majolica glazed asparagus plate, molded by Longchamp in the Pompadour pattern, circa 1890-1910. Seven raised asparagus glazed in turquoise and lavender lay ac...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Comtoise Morbier tall clock in a floral paint decorated Pine case, France - late 19th century. Rings on the hour and two minutes after the hour...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Pine

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

MITHE ESPELT, Unique sculpted ceramic panel, bird sun decor, France c. 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Unique and large sculpted ceramic wall plaque made by the French ceramic artist Mithé Espelt (1923 - 2000). Matte black background, enameled decor with rooster and sun in turquoise,...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

French Glass Paneled Verdigris Green and Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French glass-paneled verdigris-green and copper lantern circa 1870-1909. Natural green patina on copper - not forced. Glass panels replaced - not original. Newly wired for use within...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Copper, Iron

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

Italian Painted Sideboard
Located in Cirencester, GB
These wonderful Italian buffets/serving tables/sideboards, have been newly made by our very talented friends on the coast to the West of Florence. Because they have been made predom...
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2010s Italian French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Armchairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous gold gilt carved solid wa...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood

18th Century French Provincial Louis XV Cherrywood Oak Dining Table
Located in Southampton, NY
18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood & Oak Dining Table A lovely worn patina French farm table. Center boards in oak, frame in cherrywood. 18th Century. Undulating apron, cabrio...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry, Oak

French 19th Century Solid Oak Trestle Base Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A monumental 19th century French oak dining table with unique, architectural elements in the trestle base. Impossibly heavy, the top planks are nearly 3” thick, old-growth wood incl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Louis Philippe period giltwood wall mirror from the mid-19th century is a stunning piece featuring an arched frame adorned with intricate floral motifs. The elegance of t...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Giltwood

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

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

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Copper

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

Jean-Charles Moreux - Spirit - Buffet - Oak - 1930 - France - Art Deco
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A quiet theatre unfolds across the façade of this monumental oak buffet—each door panel rendered in high-relief narrative, depicting scenes of village life with lyrical intensity. Wo...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century Gold Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique gold bronze chandelier, beautiful large chandelier with 12-light, it has just been American wired and certified ready to install. 12 - 6" was candle covers with dips which gi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

19th Century Gold Bronze Chandelier
19th Century Gold Bronze Chandelier
$35,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

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

Materials

Wood

Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs. These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
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1940s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Straw, Oak

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

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Vintage Jeffco French Louis XV Style White Marble Top Buffet Sideboard Credenza
By Jeffco Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century French inspired sideboard by Jeffco. Features a distressed white finish with marble top, a concave center with three drawers flanked by outer cabinets with shelves...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

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

1970s Large Scale French Provincial Painted Cabinet / Hutch By Baker Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale French provincial style painted cabinet by Baker Furniture Company. It is two pieces and has two glass shelves. It dates to the 1970s and is in very good condit...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Vintage Stoneware Glazed Jar with Handle
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French vintage glazed stoneware confit-type pot with handle. This utilitarian Provincial vessel would have been used to store and preserve foods (like a confit or rillette). Glazed...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Stoneware, Glass

Pair of French Mahogany Nightstands with Drawer, Door and Bronze Crest
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Mahogany Nightstands with Door and Bronze Crest
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Armoire
Located in London, England
Two door French walnut armoire with arched top and shaped panelled doors. refinished and in great condition. France circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

White Arched Display Cabinet
White Arched Display Cabinet
$3,108 Sale Price / item
20% Off
French Vintage Brass Couesnon Trumpet Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage Couesnon brass trumpet made in France that has been upcycled into a one-of-a-kind table lamp. The horn shows signs of being a much loved and used musical instrument; the br...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

19th Century, French, Glazed Ceramic Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was an utilitarian type...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

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

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

Materials

Sandstone

Antique Silver plated France church candle sticks 1850s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice pair of Silver Plated Church candle sticks .France 1850s Triangle shaped base . with Three saints Jesus Maria and Josef.. normal wear ...
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1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Silver Plate

French Provincial Elmwood Buffet with Three Drawers over Two Doors, circa 1800
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial elmwood buffet with three drawers over two doors, circa 1800.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Elm

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

Antique Louis XVI French Provincial Figured Maple Cabinet Nightstands, c. 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely pair of Louis XVI French Provincial styled bedside tables feature ample interior cabinet space, gorgeously figured Maple wood, ornate bronze handles and intriguing carved...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Provencal Bleached Oak Buffet Cabinet
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Folk ornament and gentle patina — a poetic fragment of rural French life. This charming painted oak buffet captures the spirit of French provincial craftsmanship, where everyday fur...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Lovely Antique 19th C Soft Green French Marriage Armoire or Wardrobe
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Elegant Soft Green Painted French Marriage Armoire from the 19th Century. The "Normandie Armoire Du Marriage" was a traditional gift to a newl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Oak

Large French Country Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Large French Country console table. This beautiful table has a natural top with a lightly distressed painted finish in soft sage green. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

Blue French Commode Chest of Drawers, circa 1715
Located in Madison, MS
This is an incredible blue painted French commode. The year it was painted is unknown, but seems to be in the same period of the chest since the pa...
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Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Important Historical Tapestry Brussels– Cyrus the Great – 17th Century - No 1534
Located in Paris, FR
Very Important & Great Tapestry Historical & Biblical by Brusseles Manufactury in 1680th Period: 17th century Condition: Excellent Material: Wool & Silk Width: 375 cm Height: 325 c...
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17th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

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

Bombe French Marble-Top Bronze Ormolu Louis XV Style 3 Drawers Dresser Commode
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning rouge marble-top French inlayed wood dresser with significant bronze ormolu. Very nice decorative piece.
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Satinwood

18th Century French Trestle Table
Located in Chicago, IL
The best early 18th century French oak trestle table with a three-inch thick hand-hewn single-plank top resting on a hand-carved trestle base with chamfered legs and well-worn feet. ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Large french pine farmhouse table – 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this impressive farmhouse table in solid pine, dating from the 1970s and carefully restored a few years ago. With its sober lines and warm patina, it captures t...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

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

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

French Pine and Fruitwood Wine Tasting Table
Located in Houston, TX
French pine and fruitwood wine tasting table, or vendange table, dating to the late 19th century. Circular pine top upon a hinged fruitwood harp-support. Finish is beautifully irregu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood, Pine

French Early 19th Century Solid Oak Buffet a Deux Corps
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive and substantial solid oak buffet a’ deux corps with Provincial charm from early 19th century France. This four door case antique is split into two bodies: a larger lowe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Dark Green Verdi Marble butter cutting board 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Italian Dark Green Verdi Marble butter cutting board 20th century.
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20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful glazed ceramic platter/ bowl depicting two fish. Great piece of folk art. France circa 1850-1900. Weathered
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Provincial Ebonized Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Provincial-style pine painted display cabinet. The display case has remarkably subtle details such as slightly splayed legs that are tapered and encase the bottom shelf. Crown moldin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Bleach Oak Trestle Refectory Monastery Dining Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring understated provincial character to a dining room or kitchen with this handsome antique trestle refectory monastery dining table, crafted in France circa 1880 from solid bleach...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique French Carved Oak Server Sideboard Display Breton Brittany Marble
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century French carved oak server sideboard display Breton Brittany marble ~Direct from the Brittany region of France~ ~Versatile antique French server/sideboard or display shelf!~ ~With true Brittany style throughout, the highly carved and spindled back, features double, full length rows of finials above the three carved panels~ ~Two panels having Breton carved motif, and the center panel featuring a gentleman in period clothing, smoking a pipe, fireside! ~Ship’s wheel spindle and carved brackets on either side, support the back; marble inset to the top~ ~Two carved front drawers above the large, double open shelves~ ~Turned baluster legs, large lower moulding~ ~Lower shelf has full length spindle trim to the back~ ~Quality throughout with dovetailed drawers, well built by craftsmen of the period, ~c1890~ Brief note about Brittany Style Antique French Furniture The Celtic roots of the Brittany region of France are manifest in the furniture produced in this region. The Breton style is as distinctive as its special culture and easily recognizable due to its very ornate carvings. Historically, the local economy in Brittany was heavily dependent on fishing and maritime activities, so one often finds circles and ship's wheels as a common decorative motif in the Brittany Style of antique furniture. Often antique furniture in the Brittany Style was carved out of chestnut or oak, with a very dark finish. A hallmark feature of the Brittany Style of French Country Antique Furniture...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

Set of Ten French Vintage Bistro Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of ten vintage French chairs from a bistro or brasserie, exhibiting a harmonious blend of Regency elegance with modern functionality. This chair design features a solid wooden ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Nazmiyal Collection Belgian Tapestry Verdure Garden Pavilion 5 ft 8 in x 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Antique Belgian Tapestry – Garden with Birds and Pavilion, Origin: Belgium, Circa Date: 18th Century
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18th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Wool

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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