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French country furniture adds comfortable style to your home decorating whether you  start with just a backers rack or chairs, or do an entire room. During pre-revolutionary times, style originated with the king.  Entire workshops with the best artists were dedicated to creating and producing furniture and decorative arts for the royal family alone.  Outside Paris and Versailles, furniture design was inspired by the court (especially Louis XV and Louis XVI), but it was more rustic and functional.  It was usually made from local wood and had design motifs of local flora and fauna. Home decorating styles tended to lag behind what was fashionable in Paris in proportion to the distance, and tended to change more slowly. Each area of France had it's own style, Provençal, Brittany and Burgundian are probably most familiar to us.  Original pieces are very difficult to find so we are fortunate that reproductions and modern interpretations of these pieces are available. The bakers rack and chairs shown here are a good illustration of the quality and variety that's available. French country furniture--style that's still comfortable--interior decorating at it's best! Go to: Provencal Chairs and Sofas, French Country Chests and Tables

Provencal Chairs and Sofas

 Triomphe Skirted Sofa, Grasse Blue  Venasque Sofa  Triomphe Swivel Chair , Faience Blue
Upholstered in our enchanting new Grasse woven floral aptly named for the charming Cote d’Azur town famous for its fields of jasmine, violets, hyacinth and May roses so coveted by perfume makers. Quality construction Hand-rubbed Loire Valley finish on a select hardwood frame in country rustic high-back Louis XV bergere style, the seats each with a charming cache paille (carved apron) and cabriole legs. Single-cushion bench seat and button tufting with three La Declaration back pillows Born to curl up in, your soon-to-be-favorite chair is upholstered in light, airy gingham checks. Skirted, rolled arms

 

 Troubadour Rush Seat Armchair  St. Remy Settee  Provencal Bench
All that is French Country in reproductions of antique Louis XV ladderbacks, their Provencal ancestry exemplified by the three bandeaux and a pretty cache paille (carved apron) "masking" the front of the rush seats This Provencal banquette, known as a radassier is at the very heart of French country living. Crafted of solid mahogany and carved with the floral embellishment so favored in the south of France. Supremely comfortable, handwoven rush seat A comfortable addition at the foot of a bed, beneath a window or in front of a sofa as an accent table. Crafted in the traditional Provencal manner of fruitwood- finished hardwood with floral carvings on the scalloped apron and cabriole legs

 

 Normandy Tufted Club Chair, Lapis  Equestre Tufted Club Chair  Armchair, Aubusson Gold
It's the plush velvet that's so seductive, capturing all the warmth and color of Provence. The perfect accompaniment for our Matin et Soir toile, the chair itself has a down-and-feather wrapped seat cushion, expertly button-tufted Supple, comfortable, serpentine in shape, this is just the chair you want. Glove-soft semi-aniline leather the color of aged cognac upholsters a French dark cherry-finish frame with turned legs. The back is hand-tufted, the curved apron ornamented with antiqued-brass nailhead trim, the distressing just enough to give it the cachet of one that's been in the family chalet for a century or so. A chair of infinite beauty. Upholstered in our Aubusson- inspired wool floral, the fruitwood finish hand-rubbed with French wax for a warm, glowing patina. Hand-turned stretchers, antique brass nailhead trim

 

 Eugenie Chair, Gold  Fanny Slipper Chair, Lyre Green  Lady Chair
A French Country classic that conjures a snug, cozy setting. Coordinated in Vertuoi and Amarino Provençal prints. Tufted back, box pleated skirt Stylish singly, fabulous in pairs, ideal when space is an issue, this remarkably comfortable chair belies its demure size. Slip covered in fresh, crisp stripes A gracious rolled-back club chair upholstered in our romantic La Fete Blue/Gold cotton toile with a dressmaker skirt

 

French Country Rocker for Adults
 Wheat Back Armchair, Semois Red  Wheat Back Armchair, Semois Blue  French Country Rocker for Adults
The classic gerbe de ble (sheaf of wheat) motif of this 19th-century reproduction is a Norman nod to its agricultural heritage. A beloved chair of exceeding grace and French Country pedigree, the bowed rattan "stalks" gently conform to the shape of the back, making it the most comfortable of rustic chairs. The frame meticulously crafted in solid beechwood with a fruitwood finish. Semois jacquard cushions. Made in Europe The classic gerbe de ble (sheaf of wheat) motif of this 19th-century reproduction is a Norman nod to its agricultural heritage. A beloved chair of exceeding grace and French Country pedigree, the bowed rattan "stalks" gently conform to the shape of the back, making it the most comfortable of rustic chairs. The frame meticulously crafted in solid beechwood with a fruitwood finish. Semois jacquard cushions. Made in Europe Hand-painted toile bunny scenes adorn this charming rocker. Shown here in an English green finish with cardinal red details, it is also available in light yellow with blue gingham. Features a straight, slatted back and woven rush seat.

French Country Chests and Tables

Toile Bombe Chest Vintage Parisian Corner Cupboard
 Toile Bombe Chest  Vintage Parisian Corner Cupboard  Commode a la Francais
Sophistication and elegance! Add a touch of Old World charm with this lovely chest. Hand painted by expert craftsmen, this classic piece is ideal in the bedroom or any room where extra storage is needed Hand painted elegance! This vintage country-style cupboard will be perfect for any room in your home that needs extra storage space. Hand painted in distressed oatmeal with a vintage floral motif, features include two shelves above and one lower shelf Toile tale of country life--reproduced from an original antique document fabric--is hand-painted on the most elegant of two-drawer chests with carved apron, cabriole legs and solid cast brass pulls. Constructed of acacia solids with cherry veneers

 

 Balcony Console  Moustiers Round Cocktail Table  Louisianne End Table
A glorious example of the French mastery of fer forge. Rustically elegant in hand-forged wrought iron topped with natural beige/brown marble, the base hand-finished in blackened verdigris Inspired by Louis XV designs from Provence, a round plank-top table with delicate carving and rosette details on apron and scrolled stretcher base; intricately detailed cabriole legs sit atop tapered turned feet. Plank top is Loire Valley finish. Base is painted Loire Ancien finish Antiqued bronze finish on a cast iron base. Thick glass top with a beveled edge. Also available as a console table or a cocktail table

 

Banc de Jardin Brie Corner Cabinet Rooster Corner Cabinet
 Banc de Jardin  Brie Corner Cabinet  Rooster Corner Cabinet
This French country style garden bench will be as much at home on a sun porch as it will in a kitchen or breakfast nook. The bright red finish combined with scattered vintage flowers will add charm to most any area in your home. This unique French country corner cabinet will be perfect for any room in your home that needs extra storage space. It's exquisitely handmade using all hardwoods and old world construction techniques, and hand-painted by university trained artists using non-toxic and environmentally friendly materials Beautifully unique! This French country corner cabinet will be perfect for any room in your home that needs extra storage space. Hand painted with oval provincial rooster scenes, features include one shelf above and storage cabinet below

 

Vergne Corner Cabinet Vintage Rose Credenza
 Vergne Corner Cabinet  Vintage Rose Credenza
This unique French country corner cabinet will be perfect for any room in your home that needs extra storage space. Hand painted in distressed white wax with toile botanicals, features include one shelf above and storage cabinet below A stylish way to display collectibles and add extra storage to your home. Finish is a French blue with shrimp colored panels and a vintage floral motif

 

 

Francesca Chest Highland Secretary Fleur Chest
 Francesca Chest  Highland Secretary  Fleur Chest
With antiqued hardware and a hand-painted botanical motif, this two-drawer French chest makes a charming storage solution Truly unique! This lovely secretary will be a charming touch to any room in your home that needs display or storage space. Finish is a hand rubbed light caramel with jade interior and your choice of single monogram on the front Fashionably functional, this charming chest features four drawers and a red fleur-de-lis motif

 

Chloe Tall Chest Rutherford Bombe Chest
 Chloe Tall Chest  Rutherford Bombe Chest
Reviving French Revival. Space-saving Chloe Tall Chest goes where other furniture won't. Just the right size to bring new life to nooks, corners, and other small spaces. The richly-layered, low-luster lacquer antique blue finish is created by a time-consuming process of repeated painting, hand-sanding, and distressing Add a touch of Old World charm with this lovely heirloom quality chest. Hand painted by expert craftsmen, this classic piece is ideal in the bedroom or foyer. Three large drawers offer ample storage space while the hand-painted floral and bird motif adds European flair

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