French Provincial Architectural Elements
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
A pair of cassolettes
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of cassolettes - carved wood and gilt - rare and very decorative
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique French Hand Cast Iron Door Knocker and Back Piece
Located in Ross, CA
Classic French cast iron door knocker, in the shape of a ladies hand wearing a ring and a beautiful cuff, holding a ball. The set includes a round decorated back plate. Made in the m...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece.
France, circa 1800-1850.
Weathered
Measurement includes the wooden base.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique White French Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th century French fence railing from a balcony section constructed from wrought iron. It is beautifully handcrafted with twisted, scrolled decoration and heart motifs. The iron sti...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century French Blue Provincial Boiserie Panel
Located in Mckinney, TX
A beautiful mid-19th century, decorative provincial architectural wood wall panel with original worn “French blue” paint.
Enhance an empty wall with this wonderful work of art to ad...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Weathered Green Shutters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Antique French wooden shutters. Original ironwork, chippy paint and wood. See pics.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique French Carved Architectural Wood Pediment Fragments/Remnants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of Antique Carved French Pediments in a creamy white patina.
Could be used on the wall as a relief or over a doorway to ad interest.
...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Solid Teak French Chateau Sutter Mesh Doors with Original Ironmongery
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very solid, high quality pair of hardwood 19th Century French shutter doors in original paint. A superb looking pair of doors with original ironmongery, including meshed upper section with iron bars.
The doors do not have any glazing so these would have been originally used as shutter type door. Being hardwood, these are suitable for exterior or interior application. Would make a lovely entrance into an ensuite or bathroom or as a decorative feature on a Juliet balcony...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Teak
Antique Brass French Door Knocker and Back Plate
Located in Ross, CA
Antique brass French door knocker in a French flourish and swirl at the top. The backplate paired is round with an iron screw.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Pair of Antique Pinewood Garden Treillis Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of tall treillis obelisks in Versailles green topped by pointed finials, in good condition. These antique hand crafted painted Pinewood obelisks have multiple layers ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine
19th C. French Plaster Mold
Located in Wichita, KS
A decorative French plaster mold from the 19th century.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, custom packaged / crated, global shipping, including delivery...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
19th Century French Pair of Wooden Shutters
Located in High Point, NC
This enchanting pair of antique wooden shutters evokes the romance of a provincial chateau. Made in France in the 1800s, these pieces would have originally served to cover the window...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
18th Century Twisted Column Plinth Pedestal Torchere
Located in Somerton, GB
A stunning rich, textural, sculptural column. It is a gentle twist, hand carved, perfect for showing sculpture, floral displays, adding an ancient ar...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
19th C. French Provincial Carving w/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Provincial style hand carved wood fragment of flowers acanthus leaves & single bird.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Wood Stepped Podium
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Trapezoid solid wood French roster / podium. Three-step stairs on each side. The center with double doors with carved recessed panels, opening to a shelf, and flanked by carved tall ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Large French Potiere or Pot Rack Wall Shelf
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French oak potière, or shelf with brass hooks for hanging pots and pans in the kitchen. The top has six brass hooks and the bottom ledge has a groove to display plates and platters...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
An Early 19th Century French Provençale White Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century French Provençale white marble fireplace inlaid with coloured marbles and carved with centre shell and foliage to jambs.
Shelf Width: 1715 mm 67 ½"
Overa...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
French Boudin Fireplace in Light Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
A substantial French Boudin fireplace in light travertine stone, with moulded jambs and shaped moulded frieze. An imposing yet graceful piece. A copy of an original.
N.B. May be subj...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Stone Doorway Arch
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century stone door surround. Simply but elegant rustic executed. Dated 1819 and decoretad with a geometric frieze and centrel flower rozet. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Hand Carved Oak Columns Sculpted by French Artisan 20th century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French artisan hand carved pair of oak columns 20th century
Impressive and decorative
The oak came from the Pays Basque region of France and was sculpted by a French Artisan
Good classical columns for architectural features, furniture, garden and patios
Top of column...
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20th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
Architectural Fireplace in Pearl Beige Limestone
Located in London, GB
An architecturally moulded fireplace in pearl beige limestone. The flat jambs and frieze with moulded shelf above. French, modern.
Sizes:
Shelf width 1407 mm / 55 3/8 in
Overall ...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
French Directoire Fireplace in Grey Bardiglio Marble
Located in London, GB
An attractive French Directoire fireplace in grey Italian Bardiglio marble. The panelled frieze and jambs with matching inlaid white marble diamond panel featuring rosette and foliag...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century French Provençal Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An 18th century French Provenc¸al Carrara marble fireplace, with inlaid Brocatelle and dark green marble to frieze and jambs. Carved motif to centre of frieze, and carved scroll desi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
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Carrara Marble
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...
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1810s French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
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Bronze
French Provençale Style Arabescato Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A French Provençale style Arabescato marble fireplace, with ornately carved Rococo frieze and jambs of scrolls and foliage. Unusually high ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
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Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Pinecone Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of zinc Pinecone roof finials.
France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
Measurement is individual.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
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Zinc
Collection of 3, 19th Century French Zinc Flame Roof Finials
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of 3 zinc flame roof finials.
France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses.
Measurement is individual and of the largest.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
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Zinc
Antique Wall Cabinet Armoire 18th Century French Faux Front Wardrobe Carved Oak
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique Armoire Doors for built-in wardrobe, hand carved Oak, superb patina due to time
18th century typical Provincial Cupboard from Northern F...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
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French Provincial architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $299 and tops out at $36,217 while the average work can sell for $1,995.
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