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
Early 20th C. Louis XVI Petite Desk/ Writing Table
Located in East Hampton, NY
A wonderful early 20th Century French Louis XVI style writing desk in ebonized black finish. Dating to around the 1940’s with original brass mounts and leather top. This is the epi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century French Provincial Rustic Oak Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 19th century french provincial cabinet or wedding cabinet made of solid oak.
An authentic piece of furniture whose particular appeal lies in the combination of clear classi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist.
Direct from the Brittany region of France, a very ornate Breton...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
20th-C. French Country Carved Maple Settee W/ Rush Seat Att. To Pierre Deux
By Pierre Deux
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French country settee attributed to the manufacturer Pierre Deux. The frame appears to be maple with a sound rush se...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
19th Century French Provincial Style Hand Carved Oak Night Stand
Located in Sofia, BG
19th Century French provincial style hand carved oak night stand in very good original condition.
France, circa 1830
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Larage French Marble Top Dining Table with Iron Base with Maker's Name
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large versatile French marble top rectangular cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provencal green iron base. Marble is a stunning dark green marble with lovely veining...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
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...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Antique Dutch Delft Style Blue and White Tile Featuring a Soldier
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique hand painted blue and white Delft or French Provincial style ceramic tile featuring a soldier carrying a flag. This would make an excellent coaster.
Holland, Cir...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Serving Bar Cart Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern serving bar cart trolley probably by the Italian Vittorio Bonacina featuring two levels and a bottom bottle holder on the side. This charmi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
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 Drexel Heritage...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong.
France...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Marquetry Commode
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely unusual three drawer French chest
Beautifully drawn inlays of figs, grapes and pottery
Design has a surrealistic feel to it
Obviously and artist depiction of a town
Finishe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely large iron lantern, France, circa 1880-1900 . Very special type of lantern without a door. You can open the lantern by sliding the glass upwards.
Weathered.
H:50cm W:21cm D:2...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Pair of French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of French Art Deco distressed lounge chairs made of distressed brown leather, with a wingback. The chairs are in good vintage condition. Both of them have new seat c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Leather
A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Ea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Louis XV Refractory Dining Table Carved Oak
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Louis XV Style Carved Oak Refractory Dining Table
Approximate Measurements in Inches
30.5" high
64" wide
36" deep
24" knee chair...
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1950s Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Old french oak trading counter with drawers, 1900's
Located in LYON, FR
Solid oak trading counter, with 15 drawers, 12 of which are glazed, and a marble top, 1900s
This sublime piece of solid oak furniture is a piece of furniture with drawers, paneled on one side, which can therefore be used as a trading counter or bank in a store. From the 1900s, it has 15 drawers including 11 glazed drawers, seed drawer...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare folk art copper sailboat weather-vane . A real unique find with gorgeous vert de gris patine.
France, circa 1880-1900.
Weathered , small losses and old repairs.
P...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vintage Italian Giltwood Wall Sconce Shelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Rococo style Italian provincial gilt wood wall sconce or bracket
Italy, Circa Mid-20th Century
Measures: 6.75"W x 3.5"D x 5.5"H.
Very good vintage condi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Santucci Deruta Painted Blue & White Scalloped Faience Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful French Provincial style hand painted blue and white faience pottery wall plate featuring stylized Allegorical dragons and floral designs.
By Santucci for Deruta
Italy, ...
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful glazed ceramic platter/ bowl depicting two fish. Great piece of folk art.
France circa 1850-1900. Weathered
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chairs, Late 19th Century, France, Reupholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
We love the elegant silhouette of this pair of late 19th-century chairs, discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered in Schumacher's Apolline Botanical fabric...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Dining Table, Seats 8, 2 available
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Provincial Pine Dining Tables from the South West region of France C1980.
These simple but stylish, artisan-made wooden slatted tables sit easily in almost any setting. At six...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Carved Figural French Breton Inlaid Dining Extending Table Brittany 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique carved Breton extending dining table, Brittany France, circa 1900.
The table having a draw leaf at each end that extends to 101", the table could seat up to 12 pe...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Faience Server Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server Oyster with handle signed Henriot Quimper circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
French Walnut Slant Front Dest
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive late 18th century French Walnut slant front desk with geometric marquetry design on the lid. Gold tooled leather writing surface ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Ten French Provincial Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 10 French Provincial dining chairs showcases a classic and refined design. The eyebrow shaped tops of these chairs add a unique architectural element that brings soft cu...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
Bluestone Top Iron Garden Table
Located in Houston, TX
Bluestone top iron garden table: rectangular thick bluestone top upon a painted 19th century forged iron trestle base. Gracefully-shaped arched legs.
Note: Finishes on antique and v...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Stone, Iron
French Style Transitional Fauteuils With Linen Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French style transitional fauteuils upholstered in linen. Gorgeous detailing and quality upholstery work! Add some French style to your home.
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of four Limoges Trinket Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
These fanciful porcelain trinket boxes charm with soft color and hand-painted decoration. Drawing on traditions that date back to the 18th century, these compact trinket boxes are in the style of traditional Limoges porcelain. Limoges porcelain boxes emerged in the mid-18th century and were originally used to store trinkets, cosmetics, tobacco, and pills. The underside of the basket shaped Limoges box bears the mark of the esteemed Limoges company Chamart.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
Additional Dimensions:
Basket Shaped Limoges Box: 2.25"W x 2"D x 1"H
Cartouche Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1.25"H
Ovoid Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1"H
Heart Shaped Limoges...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier This is excellent quality
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier
This is an excellent quality piece, it has a brass crown hung with crystal drops in the centre this has 3 branches supporting brass...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Fine Bleached Wood Antique French Sideboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly noteworthy and decorative Console Table with delicate French motif carving of Swags, Foliage and Bows. Once painted, there are traces of the original Creme paint in th...
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20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small French farmhouse table with spindle legs
Located in LYON, FR
This very pretty, fully restored old table has the particularity of being made with 3 species of wood. There is an oak base and a pine and poplar top. With its drawer with shell hand...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
French Country Painted Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from solid wood in a hand-rubbed rustic and antiqued ebonized finish, this piece resonates with durability and a timeless aesthetic. Its generous dimensions, measuring 96 inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
An Antique French Arm Chair with New Kravet Linen Upholstery
Located in Oak Park, MI
A very beautiful antique French upholstered arm chair with beautiful undulating curves. Newly upholstered in a lovely Kravet line...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood
19th Century French Rustic Faience Rooster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Rustic Faience Rooster Plate.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
A flower pick holder made of stoneware - France - La Borne - 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A flower pick holder made of pyrite-bearing stoneware in the shape of a sphere. French work from La Borne in the 1970s, featuring exquisite enamel.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bouteille Roger Capron en céramique Francaise French Riviera 1950 Vintage
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Magnifique service à liqueur Roger Capron avec sa bouteille haute de 33.5 cm et ses 6 godets assortis.
La bouteille aux pied tripode est en céramique blanche à décor polychrome est ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze.
Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Framed Leonard Wren "French Pastry" Giclée Print
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful giclée (canvas print) artwork signed by Leonard Wren. His artwork was inspired by his many travels and became famous for his beauty of the world through capturing the joy light...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp.
Diameter / 8 inches.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Vintage French Patio Marble Top Table Wrought Iron Base & Set of Four Chairs
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Bistro painted wrought iron patio set in original pink and yellow patina. This set includes a bistro table with a round marble top, over pink painted iron base, rising on fo...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Vintage French Style Ornate Carved Wall Mirror by John Richard
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Style Ornate Carved Wall Mirror by John Richard
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your home with the Vintage French Style Ornate Carved Wall Mirror by John Richard....
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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Silver
French Stone Painted Breakfront Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
The classic breakfront design adds subtle interest, with an ogee molded edge top, a four-door compartment that provides practical storage space. Ideal for keeping dining essentials o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Country Maple Demilune Console Table or Sofa Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country style maple demilune console table or sofa table
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 52"W x 18.25"D x 30.38"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Maple
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp.
Diameter / 8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Raoul Dufy Concert Lithograph
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Raoul Dufy concert art lithograph obtained from the estate of Tony Duquette. Great addition to your French inspired interiors.
Art dimensions: 2...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Paper
Provincial Antique White Pine Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Beautifully crafted piece of furniture that exudes sophistication and rustic elegance. Finished in a rustic antiqued white paint. Its molded edge top is a standout feature, adding a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Georges Robert wood and straw chairs, made in France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 6 brutalist chairs made in the 1950s in France by Georges Robert.
With its rustic and simple design, they have been made for countryside houses, yet its gorgeous wood grain an...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood, Oak
Long Directoire Style Dark Brown Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
This piece features a hand-rubbed and distressed dark brown stain finish, complementing its six doors adorned with a classic cross-arrow design. Crafted from high-quality pine, this ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Jaspe Country Pitcher
Located in Ross, CA
Jaspe terra cotta ceramic pitcher in a marbleized pattern of burnt orange, green and butter yellow. This pitcher was made in the Savoie region of France in the late 19th century. It ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Country Pine Breakfront Credenza
Located in Westwood, NJ
A warm brown finish to the pine wood offers a neutral palette that complements various decors.
The classic breakfront design adds subtle interest, with an ogee molded edge top, a fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sage Painted Provincial Side Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Reminiscent of a storied European past, this exquisite piece is crafted from reclaimed pine, it showcases a graceful antiqued sage-painted base and a natural finished wood top, lendi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Decorative Gold Figural French Gilt Brass Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of beautiful and intricate French style figural lamps with swords and laurel leaves, and lovely double bird finials. Pull cord for either of the two bulbs in each lamp!
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dos Gallos Custom Demi Lune Cabinet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is our custom Demi Lune cabinet. As shown20150 in walnut, with a custom, medium distressed finish. Can be made in any size and finish. All our custom pieces are bench made and h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, 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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