Provincial Furniture Style

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Provincial furniture style.

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. 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. What is french country style.

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. Classic yet casual french provincial furniture are often painted in white and adorned with gilt and feature discreet floral accents. 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. Also local craftsmen each had their own techniques.

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. Newly made french provincial. French provincial furniture was not an entirely uniform style mostly because each region had its own traditions and different influences. Pair of french provincial style walnut toile fauteuil armchairs 1 400 1 800.