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
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Mahogany and Burl Wood Sideboard, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Italian Provincial style breakfront sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
Italy, Circa 1990s
Carved mahogany, with burl ...
Category
1990s Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Oak Provincial Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A rare find in this 19th century French oak farmhouse refectory table. A very architecturally pleasing design raised on hand turned legs united by a central stretcher. Displaying a r...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
12 Dinner Plates 'Moustiers' by Longchamp France
By Longchamp
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming set of 12 dinner plates made by the renowned Burgundy-based earthenware specialists Longchamp, and dating from around 1950. The pattern is called ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Pair of French Provincial gilded Wood Corner Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A charming pair of French Provincial gilded wood corner chairs. Beautifully carved walnut frames and new upholtered seats, sturdy and strong and in good antique condition. Stylish, eye-catching chairs would make a fabulous addition to any eclectic interior.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
SMALL Antique French Cast Iron Cemetery Cross Crucifix Child Angel Garden Chapel
Located in Shreveport, LA
SMALL Antique French Cast Iron Cemetery Cross Crucifix Child Angel Garden Chapel.
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French cast-iron cemetery cross, in a SMALL SIZE with fabul...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Italian carved and painted giltwood King size headboard with upholstered panel circa 1900. This headboard is designed to be hung on the wall and can be used with or without the pl...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antiqued Pine Provincial Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
This beautifully crafted piece showcases the warmth of natural wood with a distressed finish, adding an inviting, lived-in feel to your space. The dresser features four spacious draw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19thc French Bronze and Malachite Center Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc French bronze with Malachite Center Table -
Gorgeous Table, Center, Malachite, Empire Style, Semi-Precious Stone Inlaid Bronze Dore,
Empire style bronze dore center table, wi...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
French Provincial Cabernet Nightstands by Drexel Pair
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage French ...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Circa 1810. French Empire Mahogany Secretary With Ormolu Fittings & Trim
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Circa 1810. French Empire Mahogany Secretary With Ormolu Fittings & Trim
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Hammered Brass Lion Head Jardiniere
Located in Middletown, MD
Late 19th century hammered brass jardiniere originally from France featuring lion head handles with copper rivets, a rolled rim, and three paw feet.
Normal wear commensurate with ag...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Style Hand Painted Nightstands
Located in Portland, OR
Romantic Parisian attitude abounds with these French inspired nightstands. Featuring lovely hand painted details reminiscent of carved appliques . A warm wood finish is accented perf...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Handle, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French bucket can be used as a planter or jardinière.
Copper
Interior dimensions: diameter 8.46 in. (21.5 cm), height: 8.07 in. (20.5 cm)...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Henredon Four Centuries End Table
By Henredon
Located in Portland, OR
Country French end table from the Four Centuries Collection by Henredon. Finely crafted of oak featuring one drawer with sweet hardware and curvaceous cabriole legs. This chairside t...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Faience Plates in Clery Pattern by Longchamp, C. 1930's- Set of 8
By Longchamp
Located in Ross, CA
French faience plate set hand painted with birds and flowers, made in the 1930's in France by Longchamp. They are hand painted so all slightly diffe...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Highboy Dresser, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style gentleman's chest or highboy dresser
By John Widdicomb
USA, 1950s
Solid carved cherry wood, with original cream lacque...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Large French Country Oak Pitcher Brass Band Wine Barrel Umbrella Stand.
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French farm pitcher or vessel, with SOLID OAK staves. Custome...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Linen Pillow Cushions - Flamme Indigo pattern - Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Flamme Indigo" designed by Antoinette Poisson with Ruth Ribeaucourt.
Duck Feather and Down insert with cotton cover.
Made in Pari...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen
French Provincial Louis XV Solid Maple and White Lacquered Console or Sofa Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style three-drawer console table or sofa table
USA, Circa 1990s
White lacquered solid maple, with natural maple top.
Measures: 55.25"W x 17"D x ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple, Lacquer
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning ...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Carved Wood Corduroy Stools
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage pair of corduroy upholstered painted wooden carved ottomans or stools with a fabulous nailhead trim around the base and matched piping at the top. Perfect addition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Painted Cane Bidet Stool
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique French Louis XVI style painted bidet stool (today it would make for a wonderful end table, plant stand or functional stool)
Born in Provincial France in the 19th ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cane, Paint, Wood
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary aged country French farmhouse trestle dining table crafted from solid European oak. The table features a 2.5 inch thick rectangular top supported by a trestle base. Cur...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Clark Brothers Collect Impressionists and Early Modern Painting Hardcover Coffee Table Book.
Michael Conforti, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Metropolitan Museum of A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique French Wardrobe 19th Century
Located in Buxton, GB
This beautiful freestanding wardrobe from the 19th century is crafted from solid wood. This antique piece features carvings, iron work decorative plaques with a working lock. The solid wood finish has been stripped back give it a rustic look that will complement any home decor. Measuring 121cm in length, 238cm in height, and 54cm in width, this rectangular wardrobe has two doors and four shelves. Its antique charm is enhanced by the fact that it was manufactured in 1820 and is of the Normandy style. Own a piece of history with this stunning antique French wardrobe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Country Provincial Round Cherry Occasional Side Table w/ Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Round Cherry Occasional Side Table with Drawer. Item featured has nice cabriole legs, dovetailed drawer, very nice vintage item. Circa Mid 20th Cent...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Antique French Oak Hall Tree
Located in Portland, OR
French charm and a sense of history are apparent with this antique hall tree. Featuring bonnet top with carved adornment, cane shelf, iron hooks and umbrella rod. The center cabinet ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
20th Century Courting Couple Bisque Figural Lamps - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
20th Century courting couple bisque figural lamps, a pair. A fancy couple dressed in bright white and gold lean away from each other playfully. She holds a bonnet in her hand, and he...
Category
Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Leather Top Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This French style table has a leather top with sculpted legs and drawer.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Three Minton-Spidell French Country Style Counter Stools Ca. Late 20th C.
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of three French Country style stools with turned wood frames and nailhead accents by Minton-Spidell, 23.5" seat height.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commode or dresser chest
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, with beveled ...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Majolica Lady Bug Wall Pocket Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica lady bug wall pocket Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Caned Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century French Provincial walnut side chair.
Antique French Country caned seat walnut chair.
Chair has a waisted balloon back with cabriole legs ending in scrolled Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Auguste Moreau figural table lamp with glass shades.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage Auguste Moreau figural sculpture table lamp with glass shades. Sculpture is made of spelter, with an antique bronze finish. Sculp...
Category
Late 20th Century British French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Spelter
Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain double thimble shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and features pretty multi-colored flowers surrounding each side of the double thi...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rustic Provincial Painted End Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece is a conversation starter, marrying the sturdiness of its wooden top with the whimsical elegance of its distressed grey base.
The table's top octagonal surface boasts a n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large french antique walnut farmtable with 6 legs
Located in LYON, FR
This majestic 6-legged farm table is presented here to give character to your interior and allow you to receive many guests at the table. Its generous dimensions and its careful peri...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1930's French Bagues Two Lights Birds Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds and body two lights sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Painted Wood 19th Century Mannequin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted wood 19th Century mannequin. Lovely hand painted details and eyes. Very rare display item.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Settee
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style settee / salon sofa, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, with foliate handholds, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, en...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fine 19th C. European Stripped Pine Cottage Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A three drawer chest in French Country style with large capacity dove-tail constructed drawers and charming Cottage form. The original pulls and drawer escutcheons have been replaced...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique French Painted Iron Brass Marble Patisserie Pastry Baker's Table 1880
Located in Portland, OR
Antique French Provincial painted iron & brass marble top baker's table, circa 1880.
This very handsome table having the original white marble top, the top having a finished curved e...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Baker Furniture French Country Carved Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style carved walnut sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 63.5"W x 19"D x 32"H.
Very good origin...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Black Wood Frame Mirror, Early 1900s
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous early 1900s antique mirror sourced in the South of France. Featuring a black wood frame + a heavily oxidized mirror, this is a piece that immediately brings depth to a spa...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique French Set of Six Dining Chairs: Timeless Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite collection of six antique French dining chairs, each embodying refined style and meticulous restoration. Crafted from solid oak, the...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Oak, Lacquer
Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Longchamp, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Bodart French Provincial Louis XV Fruitwood Triple Dresser, Circa 1960s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Jacques Bodart
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved fruitwood, with original brass hardware.
Mea...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Marble Top Chests of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form commodes or dresser chests
By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co.
USA, Circa 1940s
Solid carved cherry wood, wit...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Country Walnut Work Table with One Drawer, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
French Country Walnut Work Table with One Drawer, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
21st Century French Octagonal Central Limestone Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The very traditional octagonal garden fountain was hand carved in limestone after an 18th Century original (fountain du reservoir) and can still be seen nowadays in the French villages. This Provencal water fountain has a square paneled central column surmounted by a decorative 8” sphere. It has a decorative panel on two sides and the water exits out of two hand sculpted rosettes. In addition we offer two brass water spout...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Vintage French Style Burl Wood Cabinet Nightstand With Marble Top.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Nightstand features 3 dovetailed drawers and 1 drop front cabinet space. Turned wood handles. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 18 W ; 16 D ; 36 H
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Burl
Country French Provincial Style Fruitwood Farmhouse Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial style farmhouse dining table crafted from beautifully grained fruitwood. The plank top has breadboard ends and measures nearly 7 feet long. The apr...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Longchamp, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
19th Century French Hand-Woven Tapestry Pillow
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French custom made Hand-Woven Tapestry with pillow insert (included). Tapestry features a beautiful outdoor setting of a woman eating fruit under palm trees in soft tan...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Velvet
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France.
This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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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