Provincial Furniture Style

Pair of french provincial style walnut toile fauteuil armchairs 1 400 1 800.

Provincial furniture style.

What is french country style. French provincial furniture was not an entirely uniform style mostly because each region had its own traditions and different influences. Classic yet casual french provincial furniture are often painted in white and adorned with gilt and feature discreet floral accents. Bring the beauty of old world european and american antique living room furniture into your home today with laurel crown s 18th and 19th century period reproductions.

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. Despite its more humble background today you ll find french provincial furniture decorating luxury five star hotels and michelin rated restaurants because the style embodies. Gently used vintage and antique french provincial furniture. 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.

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. Newly made french provincial. 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.