1950s French Provincial
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial End Tables
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Footstools
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Coat Racks and Stands
Metallic Thread
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Renaissance Revival Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Provincial Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Table Lamps
Ceramic
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Tables
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Night Stands
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Tables
Slate, Iron
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Paintings
Canvas, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Night Stands
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Steel
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Baskets
Rattan
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1950s North American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Spanish French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Nesting Tables and Sta...
Glass, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dressers
Marble, Brass
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Vanities
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Bronze, Brass
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Wood
Vintage 1950s European French Provincial Tables
Pine
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Metal
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Barware
Brass
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Barware
Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Farm Tables
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Bamboo
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Rococo Paintings
Paint
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Ceramics
Ceramic
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A Close Look at french-provincial Furniture
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.