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
Fine Quality Auffray Attributed Country French Commode with Italian Paper Lining
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superbly crafted hand-carved details in the French provincial style and looks like it was done by Auffray furniture of New York. The carving quality is exceptional, and the...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large trading post, 1900s
Located in LYON, FR
This large pine sales counter has incredible class and will fit perfectly into a business or hotel, giving the place a unique character. Completely restored in our workshop, it is en...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Italian Kitchen Farm Table Island Walnut Flip Top Game Table circa1800
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique Italian Kitchen Farm Table Island Walnut Flip Top Game Table circa1800.
Direct from Italy, an extraordinary antique “flip top” table, that w...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
2 Antique 18thC Henry William Bunbury Gleaners Stipple Plate Engravings 21"
By Henry William Bunbury
Located in Dayton, OH
A pair of George III Stipple Engravings
Engraved by Charles Knight (1743-1826) after Henry William Bunbury (1750-1811)
Published London 1787
A pair of oval shaped, stipple engraving...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
French 19th Century Brass Candelabra
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large seven light brass and gilt-metal candelabra, most likely from the altar of a French church. The wheat and grape designs represent communion bread and wine; the lily represent...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Stunning Anduze Jar circa 1820-1839
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Anduze Jar, circa 1820-1839. Remnants of green glaze. Signed "Auguste Boisset." A second similar Anduze jar is available that varies slightly in size (see last two images). ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandeliers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandeliers
These are lovely pieces, they have a brass frame hung with chains of cut crystal beads, completed at the bottom with 5 ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Beautiful elegant Murano olive-green-gold large bowl wth unique wavy edges
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Murano olive green-gold large "fantasy" bowl, centerpiece. Heavy craft piece from the 1960s-70s. Its curling sides are decorated with curved waves filled with bubbles. It i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
An oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault France Vallauris 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault, adorned with a thistle motif, in perfect condition. Picault's personal pieces bear his full signature until 1962, while industrial ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Silver Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues silver leaf metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of End Tables / Plant Stands With 19th Century Style French Embossed Iron
Located in Weymouth, MA
Elegant 19th century style wrought and gilt iron end tables / plant stands with intricate detail emphasizing a combination of geometric forms and stylized scrollwork.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th century antique French country hand carved cabinet
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an antique late 19th century French country Hand crafted cabinet. This dark walnut hand carved cabinet has beautiful scrollwork at the top with shelves in the center. This ca...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Carved Oak Lyre-Back Fauteuils Needlepoint Seat Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French oak lyre-back armchairs, late 19th c. The armchairs have carved frame with interlocking ring ornamentation, gently curving arms, centering padded seat, upholstered in ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Textile, Oak
French Mid-Century Champagne Wine Grandin Ice Bucket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950's France
These aluminum champagne buckets from France were used in the 1950's and 1960's and typically were marked with the Vintner's name....
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Solid french oak farm table, 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
This small farm table with spindle legs, fully restored and matt varnished, is offered here for sale. Robust and solid in construction, its fairly heavy weight also attests to its qu...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Capodimonte Large Porcelain Figural Table Lamps
By Capodimonte
Located in Weymouth, MA
Pair of finely made Capodimonte figural porcelain lamps. Male and female figures of rural girl and boy. Crafted in Italy. Consists of porcelain base section figural section and tall ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Green-Painted Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French green-painted Copper and glass paneled lantern circa 1850-1889. Remnants of light green paint over natural verdigris green and mottled gray patina and nice, large...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
19th Century French Faux Bamboo Vitrine or Wall Cabinet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French faux bamboo vitrine or wall cabinet made of pitch pine with turned cherry wood details and finials. Glass paned door with three adjustable shelves. Brackets on ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Pine
French Provincial Walnut Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial walnut buffet a deux corps, or hutch cabinet, with a molded corniced upper corps with a six shelved vaiselier or plate rack above a cabinet with two short drawers a...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Henredon Style French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Nightstands, Refinished
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands or bedside tables
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Pink lacquered wood, with original brass hardware.
Me...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Cast Iron Alfred Corneau Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
Dating to the 19th century this stunning heavy cast iron French urn attributed to the Corneau Charleville Foundry is in superb condition, historically painted in a deep Aubergine wit...
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1860s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Inlaid Buffet is a charming example of the genre, styled with tailored lines compared to most French furnishings, yet still a design executed with flair! ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Walnut
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
French Louis Philippe Giltwood Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
This French Louis Philippe period giltwood wall mirror from the mid-19th century is a stunning piece featuring an arched frame adorned with intricate floral motifs. The elegance of t...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century French Small Olive Jar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century French Small Olive Jar
Discover the charm of rural French countryside with this 18th-century Small Olive Jar from Provence. Crafted from blonde clay, this terracotta va...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique French metal wire egg decorative basket, rustic French farmhouse decor with collapsible zigzag lids and two folding handles, loop feet, the basket has...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt bronze stand with four bottle inserts, all upon four squat feet, circa nineteenth ce...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood, Burl
Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent walnut canapé or sofa made in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The sofa features an elaborately carved case with scrolling acanthus and floral sprays. The fra...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Metal Iron Crown Architectural Fragment Sculpture, Paris 1920's
Remarkable and unique best describe this solid crown made of iron. This substantial sculpture was found in a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
1900s French Oak Pedestal
Located in High Point, NC
A turn of the century oak pedestal produced in France, this four columns pedestal makes for an ornate statement. Industriously hand carved, this corinthian inspired piece features th...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of French hand-carved Walnut Bergere club chairs that have been beautifully up...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silk, Walnut
1880's Bleached / Carved Oak French Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
This late 1800s French carved and bleached oak bookcase is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship. Its intricate figural carvings captivate the eye, showcasing the artistry of the pe...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench or Side Accent Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern bench that can be used as side accent or coffee table, perfect in any entry hallway as well as in front of a sofa or under an important pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Outdoor Hand Forged Wrought-Iron Chairs French Provincial Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Hand forged wrought-Iron Outdoor French Provincial Chairs.
Handcrafted pair of wrought iron garden or patio chairs.
A wonderful take on Classic outdoor...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Wrought Iron Mirrors with Candle Holder from the 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s wrought iron wall mirrors with attached candle holder. High-quality art metalwork lace design with the original bevelled round mirrors.
These mirrors can be used both o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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.
H:24cm W:13cm D:12cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Italian Two Piece Hand-Painted Cabinet with Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Hand Painted 2 Piece Country-side Cabinet, Italy 1950's
This tall neutral piece would make a fabulous statement in a living room, dining room or kitchen. Not a detail has been missed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
French 17th / 18th Century Small Pewter Christ Figure On A Wooden Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small folk art pewter Christ figure on a cross. Richly decorated.
France circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden base.
H:28,5cm W:11cm...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pewter
1970s Hand Painted Frederick Cooper French Tea Canister Tole Lamp
Located in Draper, UT
This is a 1970s French provincial-style Frederick Cooper French Tea Canister Lamp in vibrant light mustard-yellow. Delicate hand-painted French Country scenes are depicted throughout...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Tin
Marble Floral Inlaid Painted Oval Wood French Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 7
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, French Marble dining table and French Louis wood chairs set you could hope to find. In its original condition. No rest...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze 19th France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown and Grey gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in FRANCEce, circa 19th century. Japon...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of French Provincial Style Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak Wood
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form highboy dresser
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning book-matched burled...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Free-Standing Lectern Book or Music Stand, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
18th century wood music or book stand from France
The lectern is separable from its foot and can be placed on a piece of furniture.
Very good antique condition, marks of use, candle ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Woven Seagrass, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Seagrass
Pair French Zinc Agave Plant Specimen Sculptures
Located in Richmond, VA
Mid-century French zinc sculptures on removable stands. Could be displayed inside or out. Incredibly chic on top of a large armoire or console.
Also charming in an urn or terracotta...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Early 20th Century French Farm Dining Table
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A large French country house dining table from the 1st half of the 20th century. Made of oak in traditional craftsmanship.
Standing on rectangular ground plan, consisting of 4 soli...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Iron Cafe Table
Located in Hastings, GB
A very pretty French cafe table, hand made in iron and dating to the end of the 1800's, beautiful green paint, with losses to the paint in some areas, a very usable size, with very u...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two-piece lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa 1960s
Beautiful carved solid cherry wood, with ins...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1970s Made in Portugal Cauliflower Vegetable Soup Tureen With Ladle
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 70s ceramic cauliflower soup tureen with ladle. Three piece in great condition. No chips or cracks. Some missing glaze in a few places where it sat in the kiln to fire. Faint...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
17th Century, French Oak Coffer or Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old and beautiful weathered oak box . Several old repairs that only add to the charm.
Rare find.
France, circa 1600-1700
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
H:14,5cm ...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th C Style Minton Spidell French Country Buffet à Deux-Corps Secretary
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Minton Spidell French Country Buffet à Deux-Corps Secretary
Category
1990s French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Country French Regence Buffet in Stripped Oak was crafted during the reign of Louis XVI who championed the neoclassical revival, but the country was in such a state of t...
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1770s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940’s Bagues Gilt Metal and Crystals Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of of 1940’s French large Bagues gilt metal sconces with a big crystal base on body and glass leaves. 3 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Superb Shallow Depth French Country Painted Mesh Door Secretary Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous distressed-painted SHALLOW DEPTH secretary desk with slide out leather writing surface with embossed edges. The finish is entirely original including signs of use ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
Pair of French Crapaud Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of late 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchairs with wide wide generous seats raised on turned ebony legs.
The armchair has been fully restored and stripped back to the so...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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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