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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
Pair of French Large Painted Terra-Cotta Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) glazed terra-cotta urns having flared scalloped tops and painted with a scene featuring birds and butterflies against a yellow background (SIGNED) (PRIC...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

18th / 19th Century French Fruitwood Server with Geometric Foliate Carving
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved rectangular fruitwood server with molded edge top and breadboard canted ends surmounting a case with two fitted frieze drawers over two nicely carved panel doors with French hinges, which open to a single interior shelf, all supported by two small French splayed feet in front and block feet in the back. The front of the piece is decorated with geometric and foliate relief carving, and the piece is adorned with beautiful brass scrollwork...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Thomasville Fine Inlayed Tops Cabriole Legs One Drawer End Tables MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Thomasville Fine Inlayed Tops Cabriole Legs One Drawer End Tables MINT
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Hardwood

French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. Wonderful decorated with a bust , floral ornaments and guirlandes .France, circa 1750. Good condition H:3,5cm W:35cm D:23,5cm
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Earthenware

Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - RAD: BUTNE
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'RAD: BUTNE' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Enamel

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century French Provincial style Bergeres. Upholstered in a beautiful grey fabric. A very elegant pair that creates a very upscale look!!
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Fine Carved Gold Upholstery Country French c1920s Down Filled Cushion Sofa MINT
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved Gold Upholstery Country French c1920s Down Filled Cushion Sofa MINT
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

French Walnut Cartonniere Wellington Chest Filing Cabinet, Reception Greeter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French walnut Cartonniere wellington chest filing cabinet, reception hostess greeting station This is a traditional French Cartonniere, it is a dou...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Leather

18th Century Louis XVI Oak Side Table with Drawer Time-Worn Patina from Provence
Located in IT
This exquisite 18th-century Louis XVI oak side table from Provence, France, features a beautiful time-worn patina that highlights its rich history and craftsmanship. The table is des...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Flemish Tapestry 17th century – The Judgment of Paris - No. 1618
Located in Paris, FR
No. 1618 - Tapestry, Flemish Manufactory, 17th Century – The Judgment of Paris - 140cm W x 225cm H This magnificent tapestry has undergone a thorough cleaning, hand-lined with 100% ...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wool, Silk

Row of 3 Bentwood Hat and Coat Hooks
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Row of 3 Bentwood Hat and Coat Hooks This is a good quality and very practical row of Hat and Coat Hooks, there are 3 Large S hooks, they come from France and they are in good cond...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Bentwood

Les Cinglés Du Chocolat Hardcover French Edition
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Les cinglés du chocolat Hardcover French Edition. Text in French small Size. Dimensions: 8.5 in x 5.5 in x 0.5 in. Les cinglés du chocolat by Sandra Boynton, Jean-Jacques Brisebarre, Sylvie Girard. Published: 1987. English title: Chocolate: The Consuming Passion. CHOCOLATE continues to delight chocoholics everywhere. Packed with Boynton's famous hippos, bunnies, pigs, and other animals, this gift-perfect book is a whimsical commentary on the individual's relationship to chocolate, its varieties, and its sources. From the several sorts of chocolate connoisseur-including the gourmoo, who eats only milk chocolate-to the several shapes of chocolate itself (bunny, kiss, glove compartment bar), Boynton's apologia for chocolate misses nothing. Myths are chocolate is not fattening, she argues, especially when the caloric expenditure of carrying it home from the store and hiding it from company is factored in. Directions are to remove stains, lick them. Plus, how to grow chocolate at home, a foolproof method for determining if chocolate is in season (does the name of the month contain the letter A, E, or U?), and a recipe for Hippo Pot de Mousse. "Fourteen out of ten people like chocolate," says the artist. This is the only guide for people who like chocolate the way they like to breathe. Résumé in French: Léger, drôle, amusant, le livre illustré avec humour analyse et présente tout ce qui touche de près...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Paper

French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930 s, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
French Provincial Paris armchair, Modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Italian Provincial French Country Large Cupboard Cabinet Hutch by Trouvailles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Italian Provincial French Country Painted Large Cupboard Cabinet Hutch by Tro...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Pine, Paint

French Provincial Sideboard Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship that blends luxurious design with structural perfection. Crafted from solid oak with chestnut veneers, this sideboard is finished in an all...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs. Item features a solid wood frame, fully upholstered b...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Fabric, Walnut

Distinctive Steel Chaise Longue
Located in Houston, TX
Distinctive steel chaise longue, finished as forged iron and adorned in brass detail. Sold with newly-made tie-on upholstered cushion in antique hand-loomed French thistle and natural canvas. All...
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Early 2000s French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Boho Patinated Drop Front Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Overflowing with storybook charm, this antique slant-front desk is a captivating piece of functional art. Its elegant form, defined by graceful cabriole legs and a serpentine apron, ...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

Top Quality Walnut Console Table
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Super quality French figured walnut console table with single full width drawer and varigated grey marble top, in excellent overall condition. 34" high 32" wide 16" depth You are w...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier The chandelier was acquired through an antique collector's private estate auction. It was originally hung in one of the theaters undergoing ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Metal

Set of Six French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style cream painted dining room chairs. Item features four side chairs, two armchairs, solid wood frames, cabriole legs, upholstered b...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Large Vertical Gold Gilt Mirror with Cherub crest
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional large scale mirror hand-crafted in France, this piece is vertical symmetrical and the original mirror plate sparkles with diamond dust.. This mirror is beautiful and f...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Giltwood

C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman
By P. Stotz
Located in Dereham, GB
C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman Sitting on a stool in deep thought very good quality casting good detail C19th Rococo Shaped stool Red Platform marble base, on top of curv...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Breton Bookcase Armoire Linen Cab Wavy Glass Carved Chestnut 19th
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautifully Carved Antique French Chestnut Breton Bookcase Armoire Bonnetiere Linen Cabinet with Wavy Glass Door~~c. 1890s Highly requested classic French Breton design~~B...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Chestnut, Glass

19th Century, French antique hollowed tree trunk wooden planter
Located in Diest, BE
Beautiful French antique hollowed out tree trunk wooden planter from the 19th Century in a primitive style. Great piece that adds of character to any room.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - ALUM: ROCC: L:
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'ALUM: ROCC: L:' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: mold...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Enamel

1960s, Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Umbrella Stand Rack
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand rack. This charming piece is in the typical style of Audoux and Minet where the organic beauty of the woven materials is tim...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Extra Large Dovecote
Located in South Salem, NY
French fuax bois dovecote or birdcage from the 1920s. A stunning outdoor garden feature, there are some losses to faux bois on the front, missing glass, one shortered leg, and additi...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Concrete

Zinc Top Cabinet with Double Sinks, Fr-0180
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Zinc top cabinet with double sinks. Includes faucets and sinks. Functional cabinets below sinks with open center shelf unit perfect for towels. Hand painted and glazed with a distressed look. Zinc top hammered metal with intentional pitting. Brass faucet...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture

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Zinc

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. H:69,5cm W:20,5cm D:8,5cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

French Provincial Doors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking, tall pair of doors wear their age with grace, and would bring character and intrigue to any doorway. They also work remarkably well as accent pieces, taking a bare cor...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

Pair Cast Iron Pie Crust Urns
Located in South Salem, NY
A pair of cast iron garden urns showing honest patina. The lip of the urn has an egg and dart pattern the base of the urn is a classic fluted style on a square base.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

Robert Picault Ceramic Pitcher Vallauris Green and Brown Color France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Pitcher by Robert Picault from France, 1960's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. With handle. Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair of French Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
French bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring a wreath motif C. 1910.
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1910s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Sconces
Pair of French Bronze Sconces
$1,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Provincial Painted Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed to bring a touch of sophistication to any room. The sleek white harvest exterior, combined with a warm, wood-toned interior, creates a striking contrast that highlights the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Garden Ornament Cast Stone Seagull on Wood Base
Located in South Salem, NY
20th Century garden ornament of a cast stone seagull on a wood base. The seagull retains much of its original paint.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Concrete

Vintage French Style Hand Carved Mirror, Raw Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French style mirror made by Mirror Fair. Hand carved with. leaves and flowers in an urn. Raw unfinished wood with natural pat...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

A Pair of French Oval Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Oval Side Tables or Bedside Cabinets This is a superb quality pair of French side tables, they each have 3 small drawers to the front with ormolu mounts on the fe...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Provincial Carved Walnut Glass Front Bonnetiere, Circa 1880.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial Carved Walnut Glass Front Bonnetiere, Circa 1880. Fitted with interior shelves and a bottom drawer.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Walnut, Glass

Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid Cherry Country French Brass Pulls 7 Drawers High Chest Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Cherry

Pair French Birch Console Tables
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Superb pair of French birch console tables with ebonised ascents, single full width drawers, in overall excellent condition. 33.5" high 43.5" wide 16.5" depth You are welcome to vi...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Birch

Pair of French Provincial Floral Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV open Armchairs with carved floral crest on top of back frame with floral upholstered seat, back and arm rests
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Carved Planter Breton Brittany Oak Doll Bed Fireside Box c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Planter Breton Brittany Oak Doll Bed Fireside Box c1890. Direct from the Brittany region of France, and one of the most unique treasures we’ve found in quite s...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Oak

Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

Antique French Provincial Fruitwood Side Table, Circa 1900.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial fruitwood side table, Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century French Cabinet Doors
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of early 19th century French doors from a cabinet or cupboard, crafted of solid chestnut. Thick panels with beautiful hand-carved stylized floral motif and waxed patina. Decorative cast iron escutcheons and large hinges. Working lock and key. All original. Carved in the panel is the name of the women for whom this piece was commissioned, likely as a wedding gift as was the custom: Gabriela Gourmelén and the date, 1823. These salvaged doors may be used to create a stand alone cabinet or may be incorporated into custom kitchen cabinetry...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

Collection of 18th-19th Century French Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing collection of three pewter candlesticks. They are all different and unique. France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered, dented and small losses but these imperfections help authentic...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pewter

Pair Church Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice pair of brass double bulb church candlestick table lamps. 40" high 12" square You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting. Alterna...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Brass

French Louis Philippe Gilt Wood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
French Louis Philippe Giltwood mirror, 35 x 53.5 inches.
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1970s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Giltwood

Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing French half round sofa by the famous duo Guillerme et Chambron from the 1960s. Guillerme et Chambron represent a significant moment in French m...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

Framed Fruit Still Life Oil Painting, c. 1920 s
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Vintage framed Still Life Oil Painting of Fruit with Pitcher. Framed in a lovely wooden frame. Ready to hang with wire along the back. French, circa 1920. Size of frame: 16 x 18 i...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood

19th Century French Pine Wine Tasting Table
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Mid 19th Century French Pine Wine Tasting Table. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Pine

19th Century French Pine Wine Tasting Table
19th Century French Pine Wine Tasting Table
$520 Sale Price / item
20% Off
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Iron

Early 20th French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Chips and losses to glaze, NO hairline. These ordinary earthenware vessels were...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 12"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture

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Terracotta

Pair Late 19th Century French Decoys/ Cork Coots
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely pair of French folk art decoys. Two Coots made out of cork and with wooden beaks. On the bottom you can see lead weights to keep them on place on the water. Very decorative an...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture

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Cork

Monumental Bronze Bowl Centerpiece French Classical Lerolle Freres
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing monumental French bronze centerpiece or Jardiniere Two maiden figurines sit either side of the bowl At other points it's deco...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture

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Bronze

White Furniture French Country Two-Drawer Maple Side Tables
Located in Germantown, MD
White furniture French country two-drawer maple side tables in good vintage condition. Two roomy dovetailed drawers close and open smoothly. Measure...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Maple

Pair of Country French Provincial End Side Tables Marble Tops
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of beige and gold Louis XV French Provincial Bombay marble top end side tables stands.
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20th Century American French Provincial Furniture

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Marble

French Provincial Fauteuil Accent Chairs Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach home furnishings acquisition of a Pair of Vinateg French Provincial Fauteuil carved wood upholstered accent chairs...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture

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Wood, Cotton

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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