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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
French 19th Century Iron Wirework Basket
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely handmade iron wirework basket . Very nicely made and a great statement on your countertop or table. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Double Handled Vases, France, Set of 2
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A pair of large absolutely stunning French vases with a Mediterranean French Riviera look. Hand-painted decoration of a knight and dragons in the traditional colors of yellow, brown ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial style arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Portugal, Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Enamel

19th Century French Provincial Ceramic Painted Green Round Serving Platters
Located in IT
This charming pair of French Provincial ceramic painted green round serving platters dates back to the 19th century, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and rustic elegance of the ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French Bleached Oak Parquet Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French bleached oak parquet desk, France, circa 1950s.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Tall Early 19th Century French Painted Glazed Bibliothèque, Bookcase
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A tall early 19th century french painted glazed Bibliothèque - bookcase. Of tall and slender proportions. Displaying a pair of glazed doors over a pair of arched panel doors opening ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Provincial Oak and Rush Corner Bench / Sofa, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Oak and Rush Corner Bench / Sofa, France, 1960s A beautifully crafted corner bench from mid-20th century France, this French Provincial oak and rush piece embodies...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Oak

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

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Wood, Paint

1930 s French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt bronze light fixture with crystals inset.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

French Provincial Walnut Armoire Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18/19th Century) walnut armoire cabinet with 3 drawers at bottom and doors with wire mesh panels.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Silver Plate Champagne Stand Bucket Cooler Wine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
vintage silver-plated champagne cooler with stand, a classic piece of entertaining ware designed for elegant dining or bar settings Champagne bucket - cylindrical with a flared rim, ...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Silver Plate

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.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

1950s Hand Painted French Bombe Chest or Commode
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1950s hand painted French bombe chest. It has a nice, large scale and is in very good condition. It is unmarked.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Seven-Light Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Seven-light neoclassical crystal chandelier circa 1850-1879. Clear cut-crystal and glass chandelier newly electrified with four arms (each lit by candelabra-size lights) and three ne...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal, Iron, Tin

Rustic French Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Plate signed Hamage Saint Amand Circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Pair of French 19th Century Anduze Jars with Brown and Green Glaze and Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Anduze jars from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Elevate your outdoor space with this captivating pair of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

French Antique Tapestry Deer Floral Hand Woven Verdure
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an intricate French tapestry showing a stag amongst foliage and flowers Great colour scheme with blues and pinks Good size at over four feet wide - 124 CM Would make for a great wall hanging and would elevate any interior This is a richly detailed verdure tapestry, a style of decorative wall hanging that was especially popular in 16th and 17th century Flanders and Frances The tag on the back reads: 'This tapestry reproduction...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric

French Majolica Bird and Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes aqua plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

Series of 4 French pine chairs, 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
We fell in love with this series of solid pine chairs with absolutely graphic, Aztec lines. Perfectly stable and solid, they are presented here in their original patina and therefore...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

Series of 4 French pine chairs, 1970s
Series of 4 French pine chairs, 1970s
$465 Sale Price / set
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Set of Ten French Provincial Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 10 French Provincial dining chairs showcases a classic and refined design. The eyebrow shaped tops of these chairs add a unique architectural element that brings soft cu...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Linen, Wood

Set of Ten French Provincial Louis XV Style Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
A lavish ensemble of ten French Provincial dining chairs in the Louis XV manner, handcrafted in France circa 1880. These remarkable chairs exude old-world refinement and aristocratic...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Urns on Pedestals - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Command attention in your landscape or entryway with this monumental pair of vintage Regency-style cast concrete urns on pedestals. Expertly cast with classical proportions, each urn...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Concrete

18th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic late 18th century country French provincial farmhouse dining table constructed from warm toned fruitwood. The top is re...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

20th Century Large French Oak Bookcase Display Cabinet with Adjustable Shelves
Located in Round Top, TX
This large oak bookcase or display cabinet has three long glass doors and stands over 7.5' tall and wide. Carved details including rosettes and additional flourishes embellish the lo...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Glass, Oak, Paint

Large Vintage French Olive Wood Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very large vintage handmade Mediterranean decorative wabi sabi centerpiece bowl made from olive wood. Traditional organic style hand-carved from one solid piece of wood by local arti...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Olive

Henroit Quimper Faience Duck Plate, France, circa 1930s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
hand painted French Faience 1930s Quimper Duck Plate Exceptional Quimper plate from France featuring a duck in the center. The rim of the piece is accentuated with a colorful bord...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Faience, Pottery

19th Century Antique French Provincial Two-Door Oak Cabinet from Pierre Deux
Located in Chicago, IL
19th C. French Provincial antique two-door oak cabinet with two drawers. Original hardware, one interior shelf behind doors. Beautiful carvings and silhouette. Top of cabinet is slig...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Majolica Plate by Sarreguemines, Faience 19th Century, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Plate is a Majolica plate made in the Sarreguemines Manufacture. This glazed Faience, is in yellow and green color. It has been done in the 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Faience

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 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

19th Century Provincial French Farmhouse Table, Cherry Wood, C. 1880
Located in Solebury, PA
A stunning 19th-century provincial French farmhouse table in cherry wood exemplifies the farmhouse aesthetic. This aesthetic is characterized by simple lines, robust construction, an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of Vintage Counterstools or Barstools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage counter stools or barstools decorated in remnants of golden ocher paint. Two stools sold together priced $2,900 for the pair.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs or side chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, ...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Walnut

1940’s Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French carved yellow alabaster light fixture with interior lights
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Alabaster

Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this large amphora-shaped vase dates from approximately 1910. Glazed in traditional French colors with warm brown glaze at the base and green glaze on the handles an...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

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

Hunting Scene, Antoine De Jacquelot, Tapestry Atelier Picard GJP Paris - N° 1531
Located in Paris, FR
Hunting Scene Tapestry by Antoine De Jacquelot Printed in the PICARD workshop Publisher G.J.P in Paris 8th arrondissement This tapestry is number 66 of 500 (Limited Edition) Bolduc s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Wool

Turn of the Century Bleached Oak Drawer Chest
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers from turn of the century France. Elaborate columns create a Neo Renaissance aesthetic, their intricate contours framing the right-angled paneling of the drawe...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Attr. for John Stuart Gentlemans/Bachelors Chests
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These wonderful dressers/bachelor's chests were probably designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings in the 1950s. Made by John Stuart, they each feature four large drawers with ornate brass ...
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Davis Cabinet Co. French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Bedside Chests
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer nightstands or chests of drawers By Davis Cabinet Co. USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid cherry wood, with original...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

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

Vintage French Style 2 Piece Cast Iron Urns
Located in Newtown, CT
Vintage Pair of Cast Iron Urns. 2 parts each, urn and base. The total is 44" high, 22.25" wide and the base is 14.75" x 14.75". The urn alone is 30" high. Good condition with rus...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French Buffet a Deux Corps, 18th Century, Normandy
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XV period French buffet a deux corps in pine, Normandy region, circa 1780, with nicely carved “bouquet” of love birds and flowers over the upper paneled and carved doors...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

French 19th Century Refectory-Style Oak Farmhouse Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A robust, solid oak farmhouse table, done in a refectory style, from 19th century, France. Gnarled knots, beautiful grain, and an incredible...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Tall Vintage Gilt Dressing Mirror Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined pair of vintage Louis XVI-style mirrors featuring carved giltwood frames adorned with elegant ribbon and floral motifs. Each mirror is surrounded by a sculptural bow crest ...
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1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

1950 s Gold Gilt Rectangle Mirror
Located in Louisville, KY
This gorgeous gilt-wood mirror originated in the 1950's and has been holding its own ever since. As classic and simplistic design along with its thick framing makes this mirror a mus...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Late 18th Century French Provincial Cherrywood and Oak Armoire
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A French provincial armoire or hall cupboard from the late 18th century. Transition period. Solid cherry and oak wood. An authentic example of French provincial living culture and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry, Oak

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

1990s Ralph Lauren Silk Damask King Wingback Sleigh Bed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Ralph Lauren Damask bed frame you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful bed frame with ...
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1990s American French Provincial Furniture

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Silk, Upholstery, Wood

19th Century French Wooden Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A 19th century wooden cabinet produced in France. Standing on fluted bracket feet, this large two-case cabinet displays a molded top, a scalloped apron and tu...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Vintage French Wicker Basket
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique French Woven Harvest Basket – Early 20th Century A beautifully aged hand-woven French harvest basket, crafted from natural wicker with a wide, tapering form and sturdy twiste...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cane

19th Century French Walnut Occasional Wine Folding Table, Antique Vigneron Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, antique French Provencal wine folding table made of hand crafted Walnut wood, in good condition. The Vigneron tables are used in France as occa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century French Farmhouse Pinewood Table - Antique Dining Room Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rectangular, antique French farmhouse dining room table made of hand crafted light-bleached Pinewood, in good condition. The thick plank ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Large French Majolica Bird and Snake Jardinière, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French 19th century Majolica jardinière in a shape of wood box decorated with leaves, on the front a bird with his nest, a snake looking on the nest with eggs...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience, Pottery

19th Century French Country Iron Pot Stand Or Rack
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Country Iron Pot Stand Or Rack. This lovely French Country or French Provincial triangular hand forged wrought iron standing pot stand...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

French Majolica Saint Clément Snail Plate, 1960s
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare majolica snail plate by Saint-Clément. I've never seen one is this colour ! This beautiful plate can be used to store your rings or earrings, for example.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic, Majolica

French Demi Lune Folding Card or Console Table with Baize Top, 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful chess table on the top and card games when opened, its half-moon shape made of flamed walnut veneer from around 1940-1950 with legs decorated with bronze ornamentation. A v...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

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 Provincial Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Kidney Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Provincial Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry Kidney Desk Elevate your workspace with this beautiful antique inlaid marquetry kidney desk. Its kidney shape not only enhances ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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.