Provincial Furniture Style

Gently used vintage and antique french provincial furniture.

Provincial furniture style.

French provincial furniture was not an entirely uniform style mostly because each region had its own traditions and different influences. Born in the 18th century french provincial style was the brainchild of provincial nobility who wanted to distant themselves from a paris they considered too urban for their taste. Newly made french provincial. 28ʺw 28ʺd 46ʺh oakland ca.

French provincial dressers and chests of drawers. The provincial furniture styles of the french countryside mirrored those of the louis xv and louis xvi royal court in versailles albeit with more restraint. Pair of french provincial style walnut toile fauteuil armchairs 1 400 1 800. Choose from the ever popular victorian style the regal french empire louis xv and xvi styles american regency and the english chippendale style just to name a few.

Merging rustic countryside elements with the ornate and elegance that french decor is known for french country always impresses while still feeling welcoming to guests. Also local craftsmen each had their own techniques. Many of the furniture pieces while ornate with carvings or hand molding bear a natural finish with distressing so the elegance has a well worn. Classic yet casual french provincial furniture are often painted in white and adorned with gilt and feature discreet floral accents.