Pair of french provincial style walnut toile fauteuil armchairs 1 400 1 800.
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.
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.
What is french country style.
Gently used vintage and antique french provincial furniture.
French provincial furniture was not an entirely uniform style mostly because each region had its own traditions and different influences.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Also local craftsmen each had their own techniques.