1960s French Provincial Furniture
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Sideboards
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Oak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Card Tables and Tea Tables
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Other
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Settees
Wood
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Side Tables
Metal, Iron
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Dressers
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Credenzas
Brass
20th Century French French Provincial Pitchers
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Provincial Cabinets
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1960s North American French Provincial Side Tables
Agate
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Rattan
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Walnut, Paint
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Wall Mirrors
Mirror, Oak
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Chrome, Nickel
20th Century French French Provincial Garniture
Earthenware, Pottery
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Dressers
Brass
Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Night Stands
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Sofas
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Buffets
Brass
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Side Tables
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Console Tables
Marble, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Stools
Oak
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Brass
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Blanket Chests
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Floor Lamps
Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants
Tôle
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Children's Furniture
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bookcases
Bamboo
20th Century French French Provincial Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Stools
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Dry Bars
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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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.
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- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.