French Provincial Building and Garden 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
Massive Early Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Massive early terracotta olive jar dating to 19th century, Tuscany. Nice natural patina. Its dramatic scale makes this jar an excellent decorative...
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19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
1940's French Artistic Iron Tall Back Garden Patio Chairs
By René Drouet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1940's, artistic iron tall back garden/patio chairs set from France.
Perfect aged chipped paint and patina.
Upholstered wood seat pads included...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini Wrought Iron Seating
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Wrought Iron Seating
For your consideration is a beautiful pair of bar stools with ornate rose and leaf detailing. Scrolled back rest and seat with detailed medallion cente...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
A pair of vintage wrought iron patio chairs.
Generous wide seating
Intricate detail
Heavy wrought iron
Perfect for any deck, g...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Beautifully Distressed French Cast Iron Urn Medici Garden Vases
Located in Draper, UT
Heavy, charming classic French cast iron Medici form garden urn. Beautiful patina featuring original paint, patina, and exposed rusting. Perfect size for table, shelf or mantle. T...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French Provençale Medici Vase Inspired Jardinière with Carved Scenes, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French stone Provençale jardinière from the second half of the 19th century, with low-relief carved scenes and handles. Born in Provence at the end of the reign of France's last Em...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
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)...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
French Provincial Brutalist Fireplace In Hard Bicolor Limestone
Located in Beervelde, BE
Brutalist minimal bicolor limestone fireplace surround. Brute surface for timeless slow-living home decor.
Measurements:
129 cm Exterior Width 50,79 Inch
112,5 cm Exterior Height 44,...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Provincial Chic Limestone Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
Timeless limestone fireplace surround from the 18th century period. French and elegant decorative object for authentic interior design project.
Measurements:
144 cm Exterior Width 56...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Cosy Chic French Fireplace Mantle With Black Marble Details
Located in Beervelde, BE
Cosy chic fireplace surround with black marble details.
This original antique French chimneypiece stood in a library with a boiserie wall.
Dimensions:
145 cm Exterior Width 57,09 Inc...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Minimalistic French Modern Chic Marble Stone Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Minimalistic modern chic fireplace surround.
Original French 19th century period fireplace surround from the region around Beaune.
Authentic marble stone with pink and ivory teint. A...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large French La Madeleine Green Glazed Anduze Planter Urn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Tall Green La Madeleine Planter from France. Anduze in the South of France is very well known for its large glazed garden planters and the technique of the handmade pottery that bega...
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1990s French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion
The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy ...
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage English Country Brass and Copper Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country style garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Beautiful brass and copper
Measures: 17"W x 17"D x 21"H
Very good original vintage condi...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Vintage Wrought Iron Table
Located in Cumberland, RI
Early 20th century vintage wrought iron table
This solid and heavy duty wrought iron table features a generous 48 inch Glass Top perfect...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Wine Press Screw Pedestals Plant Holders, French, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of french pedestals wine press screws
Brutalist style
Very stylish
Dimensions of the top 9.84/9.84 in. (25/25 cm)
Good antique condit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Green Glazed Terracotta Finial
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French green glazed terracotta pottery finial. A nice ornamental garden or tabletop decoration. In two parts with the orb shaped top f...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Enameled Cast Iron Rouen Urn
Located in Norwood, NJ
Enameled cast iron Rouen urn decorated in blue and red on white colors. This late 19th century enameled urn is relatively large in size and function both outdoors as a planter or ind...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Enamel, Iron
2 Antique Deville & Cie French Victorian Cast Iron Garden Planter Jardinière 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of heavy Antique French brown Cast iron Planters / Jardinieres. Features a cameo with tree at the center and floral swags Made by Deville & Cie (Ardennes Region, Charleville, Fr...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Concrete French Garden Topiary with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Garden Topiary with Flowers, 1960's France
Beautifully aged flower sculpture from the 1960’s. Perfect piece for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantastic centerpiece on ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Plant Pot Holder, glazed Terracotta, Green color, France 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a plant pot holder. It has been made in France circa 1930. It is made in Terracotta Glazed, with Green Color.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage French Wrought Iron Arm Chair
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage French wrought iron arm chair
Salterini style Fan Back Arm Chair with scrolling detail.
Perfect for any garden, deck, or patio
4 available and sold separately.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Wine Press Screw Pedestal Square Support Plant Holder
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw, 19th century.
Brutalist style with square base and top.
Dimension of the top : 11.81 x 11.81 in. (30 x 30 cm)
Good antique condition
Solid and sound...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Outdoor Fontainebleau Sun Lounger in Dark Green Steel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designer and artist José Lévy created the Fontainebleau outdoor collection, a deeply personal project inspired by his own country house near Fontainebleau, an hour south of Paris.
...
Category
2010s Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Fontainebleau Round Table in Dark Green Steel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designer and artist José Lévy created the Fontainebleau outdoor collection, a deeply personal project inspired by his own country house near Fontainebleau, an hour south of Paris.
...
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2010s Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Fontainebleau Chair in Dark Green Steel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designer and artist José Lévy created the Fontainebleau outdoor collection, a deeply personal project inspired by his own country house near Fontainebleau, an hour south of Paris.
...
Category
2010s Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Outdoor Fontainebleau Sofa in Dark Green Steel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Designer and artist José Lévy created the Fontainebleau outdoor collection, a deeply personal project inspired by his own country house near Fontainebleau, an hour south of Paris.
...
Category
2010s Belgian French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Massive French Classical Figural Stag Bronze Palace Urn Planter Jardinière 76"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental oversized French Classical figured bronze planters, circa last quarter 20th century. Perfect for display indoor or outdoor. Features figured stags on each side beneath sea...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
White Scrollwork Garden Dining Table and Four Chairs, France 1940s
Located in South Salem, NY
This set of 1940s French iron and metal garden furniture dining set includes four side chairs and a square table, all adorned with weathered whi...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century Faded Blue-Color Enamel Cast Iron Urn
By E. Paris et Cie
Located in Houston, TX
Late 19th century faded blue-color enamel cast iron urn with jester-faced mask handles. Heavy, fine quality cast iron. Made by E. Paris, marked "E. Paris Bte SGDG...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful glazed earthenware Castelnaudary planter, France, circa 1850-1900, Good condition
H:26,5cm W:35cm D:27cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Earthenware
Large French Concrete Compote Garden Topiary with Flowers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Vintage Garden Topiary with Flowers, 1960's France
Beautifully aged flower sculpture from the 1960’s. Perfect piece for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantasti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Continental Gilt Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Continental Gilt-Bronze Mounted Breche Violette Marble urns.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Round Marble Top Cafe Bistro Table with Wonderful Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top round cafe table or bistro table with a classic Provence iron base. Marble is a stunning white, beige and subtle plum with veining. Could be in the center...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal
French 19th Century Wine Press Screw Pedestal Octogonal Support Plant Holder
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw, 19th century.
Brutalist style with octogonal base and top.
Dimension of the base : 13.39 in. x 13.39 in. (34 x 34 cm)
Dimension of the top : 11.81 i...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Concrete Shore Bird
Located in Houston, TX
This concrete shore bird sits on one iron leg and a concrete base. Found in Southern France this piece will add a bit of whimsy to your home or garden.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Metal
A Pair of Early 19th Century Polished Wrought-Iron Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of early nineteenth century polished wrought-iron fireplace andirons with incising to front face of standard, front and rear facing spit-hooks and segmented bulbous finials up...
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1820s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Wine Press Screw Pedestal Octogonal Support Plant Holder
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pedestal wine press screw, 19th century.
Brutalist style with octogonal base and top.
Dimension of the base : 14.17 in. x 14.17 in. (36 x 36 cm)
Dimension of the top : 11.41 i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Gothic Oversized Garden Planters - a pair
Located in Athens, GA
older pair, handmade very large
50 inches tall with a 16 inch wide basket. rose adornments, subtle green hues throughout… these are great statements pieces, one is about 1 inch shor...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Wrought Iron Gates, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French wrought iron garden gate grilles or decorative panels with green painted patina. Good quality iron work. Some rust and peeling paint. Please refer to photos for mor...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
A pair of painted French doors circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of painted French doors circa 1900. Each door having twelve mirrored panes. Total: 55"W
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 16"W x 12"D x 18.5"H
Very good vintage condition. Patina throughout.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Planter Copper Jardinière with Two Handles, SW France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French big pot which can be used as a planter or jardinière.
Copper
If you like it, please see also LU4476227879132 19th century planter copper jardini...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French, 19th Century Cast Iron Fountain Head Depicting a Mythical Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely and rare small cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered
H:20cm W:20,5cm D:5,5cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Brass Round Passage Door Knobs Set of 2 England 1920s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique patinated round brass passage door knobs sets on square spindle with rosettes.
These antique traditional door knobs will add timeless charact...
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Early 20th Century English French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Cast Stone Putto Garden Sculpture
Located in Sheridan, CO
French cast stone garden sculpture, putto with grapevines, rising on separate pedestal base, with shell motif.
Dimensions
approx 54"h, 12"w, 10.5"d
Acquired at an large European e...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
French Oval Marble Top Cafe Table with Exceptional Metal Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Versatile French marble top oval cafe table or writing desk with a classic Provincial iron base. Marble is a stunning beige marble with veining. Very nice edge on all four sides - an...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
Green Glazed Biot Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Green glazed Biot jar from France. Late 19th or early 20th century. In good condition. Glazed rim and interior has some minor losses.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Herbeau France Royale 30001 Single-hole Faucet Mixer, Weathered Brass, France.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herbeau France Royale 30001 Single-hole Faucet Mixer, Weathered Brass, France.
Iconic French country design. Made in France.
Specs:
Basin/deck mount
1/2 Turn Ceramic Cartridges
1 1/4" pop up drain assembly included
Swiveling spout
Flexible hoses 3/8"
For countertops 1-1/2" thick or less
Max. Flowrate 1.2 GPM NSF / ANSI 61 & 372 / ASME A112.18.1 / CSA B125.1 /
CEC AB1953 / Watersense certified.
About Herbeau:
By the late 1700's bathing was once again en vogue among members of the French aristocracy. Like Franklin, they believed in cleanliness and a good soak. But in the early 1800's, cleanliness was next to impossible. While the rich had servants to draw water, country folk had to obtain water from a well or nearby stream. City dwellers filled their buckets at public hydrants.The Industrial Revolution changed everything. Cities launched massive public health initiatives. A number of these initiatives took place in Lille, a prosperous city in northern France. A pipe fitter by trade, Louis Herbeau helped install the city's first gaslights. Later, he became involved in a program to modernize the water pipes underneath the streets. An early pioneer of the industrial reform movement, Herbeau traveled to England, where sinks, tubs and toilets were being manufactured out of fireclay,
porcelain and ceramic. The fixtures were called "sanitary ware" because of their hygienic
appearance.
In 1857, Louis Herbeau opened one of the first showrooms in France devoted exclusively to L'Art du Sanitaire (the art of sanitary ware). The Herbeau showroom in Lille rapidly gained a following among socialites and aristocrats. His son Desire, who proved to be a prolific designer, joined Herbeau. The early bath suites Desire designed reveal the Art Nouveau influence of the times. Shortly after the end of World War I, Desire Herbeau, along with his son Maurice, established a Herbeau showroom in Paris. Paris was the center of everything artistic. At the 1925 L'Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratif et
Industriels Modernes, Desire and Maurice Herbeau presented the emerging Art Deco Style.
In the 1950's, Jean Herbeau decided to expand the company's kitchen line. Trained as an architect, Jean initially designed a kitchen faucet...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Painted Wrought Iron Plant Stands, Jardiniere - Set of 2
Located in Sheridan, CO
(pair) French white-painted iron garden planters, 20th c., having pierced heart basket, rising on scrolled base.
Dimensions:
Approx 28"h, 18"diam
Acquir...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Provincial building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $749 and tops out at $17,724 while the average work can sell for $6,500.
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