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 Baccarat 12-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French 19th century Baccarat glass chandelier consisting of 12 detailed glass branches with candelabra sockets resting on alluring c...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Walnut Carved 2-Door Provincial Armoire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large French 19th century Louis XV style walnut carved two-door provincial armoire (wardrobe), the interior fitted with four pine shelves and with all original hardware an...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$8,995 Sale Price
39% Off
Rustic oak bench with nice patina, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak / Rustic / French Provincial
A rustic bench with very nice patina in oak wood, crafted around 1900 in France. With two robust legs and a carved stretche...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Italian Marquetry Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century miniature Italian coffer, or hinged box, made of solid walnut with marquetry inlay of various woods and bookmatched bird's-eye map...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Fine Carved Country French Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Country French server with two drawers with ring pulls above two raised panel cabinet doors with full storage. The server with scalloped apron and raised on whorled feet. A very plea...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Long Directoire Style White Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece features a hand-rubbed and distressed whitewash-painted finish, complementing its six doors adorned with a classic cross-arrow design. Crafted from high-quality pine, this...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
$7,002 / item
Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head
Located in Houston, TX
Antique papier mâché cow head dating to early 20th century, France.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style – Blue, Yellow & Rust Tones – Authentic Antique
Description:
This is a pair of antique French faience plates, d...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Frencheantique Carpet From The Savonnerie Manufactory Circa 1940 - No. 1588
By Savonnerie
Located in Paris, FR
Carpet From The Savonnerie Manufactory, 20th Century, Circa 1940 - 353x217 Cm - No. 1588
Artist: Manufacture De La Savonnerie
Period: 20th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Materi...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique French Walnut Carved Draw Leaf Extendable Dining Table Parquetry Top 106
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French walnut Draw Leaf extension dining table. Features a stunning diamond inlay parquetry top with serpentine shape. The table is supported by a rectangular apron with matc...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,750 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage French Provincial Blue Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby
By Danby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Blue Distress Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby. Item features shell carved accents, working lock and key, solid wood construction, great style ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Provincial Black Painted Bombay Nightstands - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Vintage French Provincial Nightstands. Featuring a French Bombay style design, two drawers with original brass hardware, and a new black finish. This is...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1950 Candlestick in Rope "Ancre De Marine" Audoux and Minet - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pendant light composed of a central stem adorned with a “jas” on the upper third, and featuring a horizontal electrified arm at the base that curves upward on both sides, forming an ...
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rope
1920s French Butcher
s Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A simple yet handsome 1920s French butchers chopping block in beech and chestnut. The block is well worn and has a knife rack to the rear and a single drawer beneath.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Beech, Chestnut
Set of Seven Early 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of seven apothecary jars in a Provence style. Each painted apothecary or pharmacy jar has a name and unique design painted on it. The colle...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Lunéville Saint Clément Faience Bowl
By Luneville
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French faience Lunéville Saint Clément decorative bowl. Hand-painted in typical floral design with vivid colors of pink, green,...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Bedside Tables with Cabriole Legs, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands - each Stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a frieze of one high drawer and los door with compartment , wood pulls, a...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Table basse Jacques Blin en chêne et céramique Francaise French Riviera 1960
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, England
La table basse Jacques Blin est un véritable emblème du design des années 1960, incarnant l'élégance et la sophistication qui caractérisent cette époque sur la côte d'Azur. Ce meuble...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dresser, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style twelve-drawer dresser or credenza
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1940s
Carved solid cherry wood, with original brass hardware.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 78"W x 19"D x 30...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Terra Cotta
Tian
Bowl, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique terra cotta 'Tian' bowl, France, late 19th century. A large size 'Tian' with handles and spout. Pale yellow glaze on the interior and rim, unglazed exterior...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French 19th Century Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French 19th Century landscape painting. Old wood original stretchers . Nice old gilt frame too.
Sight dimensions: 15....
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Rustic Antique Farmhouse Harvest Spanish Table with drawer
Located in Miami, FL
A rustic antique farmhouse harvest table from the turn of the late 19th / early 20th century. Restored, retaining original character, d...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Glazed Confit Earthenware Brown Pot
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This superb crock-pot or confit pot dates from Mid-19th Century and features two handles as well as a ivory glazed interior. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Earthenware
Antique French Serpentine Dresser Distressed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,316 Sale Price
20% Off
French Majolica Bird
Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Pair of French Country Black Painted Cast Iron Urn Form Planters Jardinieres
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Black Painted Cast Iron Urn Form Jardinieres. Indoor or outdoor
Measures 7" in width, 7" in depth x 9" Height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Transferware Family with Dog Floral Plates, Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow faïence, transfer printed plates, circa 1830.
Dating to the French Restoration period, the transfer-printed plates are glazed in the ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
C19TH French Kingwood Bureau de Dame by Maison Mottheau
Located in London, GB
A Late C19th French ormolu Mounted Kingwood and Tulipwood Bureau de Dame
Lovely Serpentine Rectangular Top with Sunburst Bombay Sides
The Fall insert to the interior with lovely Bur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
French farm table with tapered legs late 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A unique and authentic French antique farm table, made between 1850 and 1900.
This table has an original beige paint that gives a beautiful patina to the wood. The table also has ei...
Category
1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Fruitwood Writing Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive size 19th century French provincial writing table or desk. The table is constructed from fruitwood with a warm patina and lovely wood grain patterns. Fronted by a single s...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
$1,875 Sale Price
25% Off
Large 18th Century French Provincial Country Style Armoire / Wardrobe
Located in Madrid, ES
This beautifully proportioned "en chapeaux de gendarme" or "gendarme's hat" style French provincial armoire brings together form and function in dramatic fashion. At almost 2.5 meter...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 5.5 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century
Located in Trensacq, FR
Extra large French earthenware pot early 20th century
XL earthenware preserving confit 'gres' pot. Early 20th century handcrafted and glazed.
Great d...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
French Faience Blue
White Bird Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Oak Flip Top Console Game Table, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style flip top console game table or breakfast table
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Carved oak, with beautiful parquet top.
...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Parisian café ceramic match strikers and holders. Decorated with a red line around the top and middle, with red and black writing on the base. Dimensions per match striker.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French 1950s Wicker Rattan Oval Wall Mirror
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French Riviera 1950s oval hand woven and braided rattan mirror. Large wicker decorated frame with soft organic shapes that allows for hanging the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Mirror, Wood
$621 Sale Price
44% Off
Maison Jansen Style French Iron and Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Maison Jansen Style French Iron and Glass Top Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 54 wide x 33 deep x 18 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
1930
s French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with Crystal Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with glass leaves design.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Antique French Bronze Clock 1860-1890s
Located in Media, PA
Exceptional antique french clock with superb bronze workmanship. Created by hand in the late 19th century, with utmost craftsmanship. The way the bronze figure is made is unreal, if ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Creil et Montereau Faïence Blue
White Floral Plates, set of six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil et Montereau, a set of six Provęncal faïence plates, France – circa 1830-1850.
A scarce blue on white earthenware pattern, said to be inspired by Marie Antoinette.
The c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
French 19th Century Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French counter or grocer’s scale with two brass trays mounted on a white marble top. This wonderful antique instrument was used to measure various ingredients and prod...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style cherry wood extension dining table
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 44"W x 44"D x 29.25"H. Extends up to 92"W with th...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Large 19th Century French Scrubbed Beech Farmhouse Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large mid-19th Century French scrubbed beech farmhouse table.
With a solid planked top standing on a trestle base. The legs have been capped to bring the table back to correct height...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Beech
Tito Agnoli mod. Punto Virgola Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman, Italy 1960s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with its ottoman by reknowned designer Tito Agnoli, model called Punto e Virgola, perfect in any living room or studio with an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid Century French Country Walnut Tiered 3 Light Torchiere Floor Lamp End Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Country dumbwaiter style floor lamp end table. Made of walnut featuring two tiers with tapered candlestick column body, torchiere uplight and two additional light...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Carol Hicks Bolton Collection by EJ Victor Armchairs w/Ottoman Giltwood
By E. J. Victor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gorgeous Pair of vintage chairs by EJ Victor with ottoman.
The Carol Hicks Bolton Collection emphasized ornate antique elements and rich fabrics.
Thi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
$5,292 Sale Price / set
40% Off
French Welded Metal Robin Sculpture, 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A charming mid-century handcrafted welded-metal sculpture depicting a robin, made in France circa 1950. This exquisite piece showcases artisanal skill with hand-cut and hand-shaped e...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Stunning Dorothy Draper style Baker Upholstered King-size Headboard Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Dorothy Draper style Baker upholstered king-size headboard. The cream painted finish is intentionally distressed and looks great. This piece measures 44"t x 80"l x 1"d.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Directoire Style White Painted Window Bench
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial LXV style (20th Century) distressed white painted bench with geometric pattern upholstery, carved scrolled arms with shell motifs resting with 6 cabriole legs
Good...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paint
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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique French Bombé Chest With Marble Top for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic French Bombé Two-Over-Two Chest in handsome Cherry Finish and having large Dramatic Drawer Pulls, Key Escutcheons and leg mounts. The Chest is topped with a fine and well grained Marble Top in Striated Brown and White with a lovely shaped Edge. The Antique Drawer Locks...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French crystal chandelier with interior lights
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Bleached Oak Display Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Round Top, TX
This large bleached oak bookcase is statuesque in size and is impressive with carved panels, drawers, crown, turned columns and more.
At just over 8' tall, the 3 glass door panes add...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Property Bronze Airin Bell Dated 1815 with its Wrought Iron Top and Wood Beam
Located in Miami, FL
The bronze Airin bell dated 1815 is attached to its wood beam with its wrought iron mounts.
The bell clapper is lacking.
The dimensions of the bell is 1...
Category
1810s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Copper Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sizable antique copper pot, equipped with a forged iron handle that can be used to suspend the vessel over a fire. The pot has a hammered exterior that g...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
Mid-century vintage hand printed Italian fortuny pillows/a pair
By Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage pair of hand printed Italian fortuny pillows. This fortuny fabric was hand printed in Italy in the 1950s. This vintage fabric has a cream colored backgr...
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric
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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