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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
Period: 20th Century
Porcelain Ashtray Dish Belgium Collectible "La Marelle" 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage "La Marelle" Hotel Restaurant, Brussel, Jewellery, Pin Dish, Ashtray, Porcelain De Baudour Belgium. Vintage advertising collectible porcelain dish ashtray vide poche catchall...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage French Antonin Mercie Cast Bronze “David and Goliath”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional cast bronze sculpture, inspired by the celebrated work of French artist Antonin Mercié, depicts the iconic biblical moment of David triumphing over Goliath. Rendered...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of six Sarreguemines French faïence, majolica plates, each showing a different fruit on an ochre yellow ground of overlapping leaves, circa 1930s. This group shows ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Faience

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

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Walnut

French Country Style Leather Top Writing Desk
By Meldan Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
French Country Walnut writing desk with three dovetail drawers & partners styling in the faux drawers to the back side. Handcrafted in the 1950's by Meldan furniture; Hyde Park, Mass...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Louis XVI Style Nightstands with Drawers and Cabriole Legs, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Country French Nightstands are the ideal combination of size, form and function, making them perfect as bedside companions, a small storage space in the office or family room...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Pair Of Exceptional French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. The country table features a massive 2 inch thick solid plank top supporte...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French Walnut Triple Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very well made French style Cabinet with fine form and function. With an elaborately carved shaped case with foliate scrolled decoration, recessed sides with doors and es...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Brass

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk drawing of a crouched nude male figure in prayer. Beautiful in its monochromatic palette, the work highlights the youthful muscularity,...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

French Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Bar Cart, 1950s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
French craftsmanship bamboo & rattan bar cart with beautiful details made in the 1950s, France. The two-tiered serving table is made of screwless bamboo tubes. The cart is in very go...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Bamboo

Jacques Adnet Magazine Rack made in Leather and Brass, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Thick stitched leather.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Leather

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with a sea green tint & an all-over distressed antiqued or ceruse finish, double doors ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Brass

Six French Dining Chairs Walnut Chairs Rush Seats Provincial Style, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Straw and walnut chairs made in Dordogne. Artisanal work with local walnut, the production of walnuts being one of the local specialties of the region. A charming set of six French provincial chairs made in the 1970s. The rush seats and backs are in excellent condition. A set of dining chairs that would make a fabulous addition to a breakfast or dining room or conservatory. Shipping: L 140 P 60...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Rush, Walnut

Set Of 6 Country French Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 country French style dining chairs comprised of 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs. The chairs with rush seats and ladder backs, box stretcher with turned stretcher to front and...
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20th Century French Provincial Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood

French double-sided shop counter in solid pine and oak, 1960s.
Located in LYON, FR
Double-sided shop counter in solid pine and oak, 1960s. Fully restored and varnished, combining strength, character and practicality. One side features a bevelled glass display, dee...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Oak, Pine

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

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Oak

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

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Rattan, Wood

Rare Majolica Frog Sitting on a Chair Jerome Massier, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Oyster Starfish Plate Digoin, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate with a 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

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Ceramic, Majolica

Early 20th Century French Country Oak Side Table, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style side table, France, 1940s. This beautiful small table from the Île-de-France region is made of oak, it has a deep color created with a glaze over walnut stain t...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

French Provincial Walnut Commode
Located in Astoria, NY
French Provincial Walnut Commode, with three drawers and brass pulls, "Made in France / Expressly for Bloomingdale's" plaque label in top draw...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

1900s French Provincial Carved Wooden Shop Counter
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Provincial carved wooden shop counter is a substantial and beautifully crafted piece that embodies the warmth and character of traditional provincial woodworking. B...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

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

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Rush, Walnut

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

Materials

Linen, Cane, Wood

1940s French Riviera Faux Bamboo Mirror, Natural Brown Beige Tones
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940s French Riviera Faux Bamboo Mirror, Natural Brown & Beige Tones Description: This beautiful 1940s French bamboo mirror, crafted in France, embodies the timeless elegance of the...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Pair 1940 Large White Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French tall white Opaline glass impressive and simple design
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

French Leather Wrapped Obelisks With Satin Bronze Details, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of French leather wrapped obelisks with satin bronze details. Very big scale and lots of classic style. Add some French architecture to your design project.
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Leather

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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Porcelain

Country French Provincial Fruitwood Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome 20th century country French provincial farmhouse dining or harvest table crafted from fruitwood. The table features a thick three plank top with breadboard ends constructed ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

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

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Oak

Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s We have two pairs; here you can bid on one of them. The other pair is also listed here and can be purchased separately. ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

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

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Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood

Rustic French Burlap Grain Sacks and Wood Folding Screen / Room Divider
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching three-panel folding screen / room divider in white patinated wood upholstered with vintage French burlap grain sacks, France, 1960s. This wooden folding screen combines ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Fabric, Burlap, Wood

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

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Marble

The Bistro Garden In Beverly Hills Porcelain Ashtray Dish Collectible 70s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage collectible dish ashtray from the famous "the Bistro Garden in Beverly Hills" restaurant once located 235 Canon Drive in Beverly Hills California. Circa 1970s. Vintage off wh...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

Vintage French Beech Carpenter s Work Table or Console c 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French work bench made circa 1960. This carpenter work table is perfect to be used in an entry and in a part of a room as a console with character. The nicks, scratches, dents, cuts,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large Pine Trade Cabinet circa 1950
Located in LYON, FR
Description : Stunning vintage pine trade counter/cabinet, perfect for adding an industrial touch to your space. With its impressive length of nearly 2.5 meters and shallow depth (41...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

French Provincial Style Chartreuse Bergere
Located in Astoria, NY
French Provincial Style Chartreuse Upholstered Bergere, carved floral crest, Bobrosky Custom Furniture label to underside. 37.5" H x 25.5" W x 23" D; seat: 17" H; armrest: 24.5" H. P...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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Porcelain

French Maison Baguès Style Colored Leaves Floral Crystal Prisms Bows Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with vintage crystal prisms. These will arrive rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA or appropriate sockets for...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal

Pair of French Road Top Leather Club Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A sublime pair of large leather club chairs in a rich Havana brown finish. This pair have generous cigar arms with deep and wide seats over high rounded backs. Upholstered in a bea...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Regency Ceralyne Limoges “Lafayette” Floral China - Set of 35
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your dining table with the quintessential charm of the French countryside with this expansive 35-piece porcelain dinnerware service in the "Lafayette" pattern by Ceralene Limo...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Porcelain

1920 s French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Silver Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues silver leaf metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Crystal, Metal

Pair of French Nightstands with Two Drawers and Carbriole Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
A pair of French carved decorated bedside tables night stands with two drawers.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France Country K
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique a La Menagere (Bistro) copper stock pot sauce pan or cookware. France circa early 1900s. Country Kitchen Style. No label or markings present. Beau...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Copper

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

Materials

Glass

French Limoges Porcelain Nautical Sailboat Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Found in Paris, a charming Limoges porcelain trinket box painted soothing colors featuring a landscape scene featuring a castle, tree and a sailboat in the center. This piece would c...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

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

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Terracotta

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

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Iron

Antique French Oak Dining Farm Bakers Table Conference Office Library Desk c1920
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Oak Dining Farm Bakers Table Conference Office Library Desk c1920. Direct from France, a gorgeous antique French carved oak dining table or conference/library table i...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Paul Sormani Style Antique French Louis XV Kingwood Executive Desk
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding antique French Louis XV style bombay form executive desk or bureau plat desk In the manner of Paul Sormani France, Circa Early 20th Century Kingwood and burl wood, ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

1900s French Belgian Provincial Wooden Shop Counter by Emile Lambot, Châtelet
Located in High Point, NC
This exceptional 1900s French Belgian Provincial wooden shop counter by Emile Lambot of Châtelet showcases exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design. Constructed from solid wood wi...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Vintage Yellow Upholstered Ottoman with Casters
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 20th c., small upholstered ottoman in yellow with dainty white floral print, on turned mahogany legs, ending on casters, unmarked, The solid wood legs with turned details a...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1949s with this exquisite blue and white toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outsta...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Cane, Wood

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

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Wood

Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Armoire, Bleached Oak, France, circa 1940 Echoing the Sculptural Language of French Provincial Modernism Sculptural in stance and restrained in detail, this tall French cabinet fro...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

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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