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
Period: Mid-20th Century
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
1930s French Silvered Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal one light sconces with glass leaves and body
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
$3,800 / set
French Country Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Scroll King Sz Bed Headboard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Scroll Carved Fruitwood King Size Bed Headboard with Removable Upholstered Panels (very easy to reupholster). Circa Mid 20...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of 20th Century French Provincial Oak Coffee Tables
Located in High Point, NC
This Pair of 20th Century French Provincial Oak Coffee Tables showcases the charm and simplicity characteristic of provincial craftsmanship. Each table features a square top with sof...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco shaving or medicine cabinet in wood with mirror, 1920s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1920 / shaving cabinet / wood, glass, mirror / Art Deco
Charming small wooden wall cabinet with a mirrored door and a drawer underneath. Made in France in Art Deco style in...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Large Cherry Double Extending Farmhouse Table With One Side Drawer
Located in Billingshurst, GB
19th Century Cherry Dining Double Extending Table with one side drawer. The table sits on sturdy base with round legs. The table has stunning patination and colour. This table is a f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Provencal Style Queen Painted Caned Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
A newly re-painted vintage French Provincial style queen size headboard for the special bedroom in your house. Painted a grey with a hint of blue and a...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set 6 Vintage French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Rush Seat Bleached Oak Farmhouse
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Vintage French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Rush Seat Bleached Oak Farmhouse.
Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 antique/vintage French chairs, perfect for either a dining roo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
1970s Large Scale French Provincial Painted Cabinet / Hutch By Baker Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale French provincial style painted cabinet by Baker Furniture Company. It is two pieces and has two glass shelves. It dates to the 1970s and is in very good condit...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Provincial Oak Armoire, Hand-Carved, Mid-Century
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This exceptional French mid-century bonnetière captures the spirit of timeless craftsmanship with a modernist sensitivity to form and material. Crafted from solid oak in the 1950s, i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Thomasville French Provincial Dining Table
By Thomasville
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful Thomasville French Provincial Dining Table. The top of this table is gorgeous and an eye catcher! It is in great condition, only light wea...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood
French Provincial Louis XV Birch Lighted Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV breakfront bookcase or china cabinet
USA, 1980s
Carved solid birch, with glass front doors, and original brass hardware.
Measures: 44.25"W x 19....
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French ROUND Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Carved Oak Renaissance c1900
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French ROUND Side Center Table BARLEY TWIST Carved Oak Renaissance c1900.
Direct from France, another fabulous antique side or center table, with superb design and a stunnin...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Louis XV Carved Country French Provincial Style Pine Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely solid dining table with carved apron and fantastic large table top sits elegantly on cabriole legs for a French style sophistication. Apron is carved,
25" h, with floral des...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1950
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Yellow Majolica oyster plate longchamp, circa 1950.
11 plates available.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique dressing table, Western Europe, around 1910.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique dressing table from the early 20th century made in the Provencal style.
The piece of furniture has three drawers under the top, all lo...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
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,...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Bombe Double Commode
Located in Miami, FL
A finely carved late 20th century walnut commode in the French provincial Louis XV style particular to Nimes. The commode of bombe form with carved canted corners flanking four long ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,556 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Light-Gray Painted French Sculptors Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Circa 1950s light-gray painted French sculptor's stand. Adjustable 15.75 inch diameter top (raises up to 43.5 inches in height as well as swivels). Original or early light gray and w...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
John Widdicomb French Rococo Louis XV Cream Lacquered
Parcel Gilt Nightstands
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1950s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacquered and gol...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
1960s French Burnt Bamboo Coat Rack with Hand-Woven Serpentine Hooks
Located in Round Top, TX
Eye-catching burnt bamboo wall-mounted coat/purse/scarf rack, 1960s. Wonderfully undulating shape with six serpentine hooks. It has all the taste of the Italian Riviera style and app...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
(8) French Provincial Hand Painted Dining Chairs w/ Leather Embossed Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight hand painted French Provincial style dining chairs with leather embossed seats. The chairs stand on four cabriole legs wit...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Large French Concrete Compote Garden Topiary with Fruits
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive vintage large garden topiary with fruits including pomegranates, grapes to name a few. Beautifully aged sculpture for indoor or outdoor. Certainly would make a fantastic c...
Category
20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite country French provincial farmhouse dining table featuring demilune ends. This large table is crafted from oak with a trestle style base. The case or frieze has six storage...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
1960s French provincial style Arch Cabinets Bookcase , Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, cabinets you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece and ...
Category
1950s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Nightstand, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style nightstand or side table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled Acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs, and original brass...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French XXL table in solid walnut from the 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this superb XXL table in solid walnut from the 1950s, fully restored and varnished in our workshop.
It features a beautiful top with contrasted wood grain and ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Ceramic Pitcher, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French little pitcher
Good condition with characterful patina
Shipping:
L12 / P 11/ H 14.5 cm 0.6 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$201 Sale Price
32% Off
Large French Provincial Style China Cabinet in Hardwood Finish, USA Wired
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large French Provincial style china cabinet with glass doors and arched pediment. This large French Provincial-style china cabinet combines timeless elegance with practical functio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
1950s pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs
Located in LYON, FR
1950s pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs
A beautiful pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs, completely restored by us.
Protected with a slightly satin varnish, it is very stab...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Painted Wood
Marble Top Buffet Patinated
Decorared Cabinet, French, c 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis XVI style French buffet painted walnut and marble top.
This cabinet has been patinated, decorated and signed subsequently manufactured (second part of the 20th century).
Made i...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Chrome
$2,495 Sale Price
20% Off
French Trompe L
oeil Pate Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe L'oeil pate tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900, Pate en croute.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Brass and Cast Iron Antique Pump and Spout Mounted on Wood, c. 1900
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French brass (plated over copper) well pump mounted on wood with a cast iron handle. Made in France by Delacroix by around 1900. the brass stamp reads "pompes delacroix " la...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
$184 Sale Price
65% Off
French Cafe Table or Bistro Table with Cast Iron Base and Carrera Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic and versatile French marble top cafe table or writing desk with a black iron base. The tabletop marble is a luxurious Carrara white with gray veining marble - and whether us...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
French Provincial Style Painted Armoire C. 1930
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial Style painted armoire with a double-door design and an arched top. The armoire is painted in a light green coloration with gold highlights on the carvings. The do...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
$4,800 Sale Price
36% Off
20th Century French Provincial Style Caved Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Provincial Style Caved Walnut Coffee Table
Measures 46" in width, 25" in depth and 16.5" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
$7,989 / set
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Mahogany Dresser by White Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style three-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By White Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware.
Measures: ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
Located in Denver, CO
Set of six dining chairs "Dordogne" for Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou.
The chairs are made with an ash frame and a handwoven straw seating. Three of the chairs have a lighter ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Ash
Large MacCoy Ceramic Pot with Lid Brown Color 1960 United States
By Guy Maccoy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Pot with lid by Mccoy from United States, 1960's. Brown glaze with brown painted zig-zag motif.
Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Handpainted Chest Dressers by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Pair of handpainted three drawer chest dressers or large nightstands designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Furniture Company. Gold leaf detailing along with beaut...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Louis XV French Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Antique French Louis XV Marquetry marble top nightstands. Subtle contours and scroll shapes are evident in the corner posts and legs, which support serpentine sides and an ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Petite Armoire with Diamond-Relief Panels in Oak, France
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Slender and architectural, this petite armoire stands with the poise of a column—narrow in stance, yet rich in detail. Its twin doors are carved in sharp diamond-point relief, each facet catching shadow like folded linen or cut stone. The central drawer is chamfered into a prismatic silhouette, echoing the geometries above and below with quiet symmetry. All is held within a frame of softened oak, timeworn to a parchment hue.
Attributed to a provincial workshop in the tradition of Art Populaire, the piece reflects a postwar reverence for material integrity and craft discipline. The geometric motifs—reminiscent of Gothic tracery or early Renaissance coffered...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French antique bench in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid walnut with its unique grain. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a col...
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1950
s French Farm Table in oak and pine
Located in LYON, FR
1950's French Farm Table
Oak base, Pine top. Elegant 1950s French farm table with a refined silhouette.
The solid oak tapered legs ensure excellent stability, while the pine top h...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
Antique French Walnut Coffee Cocktail Table Cabriole Leg Hoof Feet
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A simple and sophisticated antique French walnut coffee, cocktail or side table. Subtle cabriole legs with delicate hoof feet. The top banding has a 1/4” lip.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
50 Piece Quimper Dinner Set Soups Salad Cups Saucers Coffee
Teapot More
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous dinner set of 50 pieces by the Henriot Quimper co. Their beautiful yellow color with the traditional peasant man ,
woman. Handmade
hand painted set is a classic. ...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Clay, Faience
Maddox French Provincial Louis XV Painted Secretary Desk With Mirrored Bookcase
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bureau with drop front secretary desk and mirrored bookcase hutch top
By Maddox Furniture
USA, 1970s
Cream lacquered walnut, with hand-...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Thomasville Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Fauteuil and Ottoman
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered bergere or lounge chair with ottoman
By Thomasville
USA, late 20th century
Walnut frame, with floral patterned uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Country French Bombay Shape Massive Solid Wood Three Drawers Dresser Chest
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Bombay shape massive solid wood three drawers dresser chest.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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