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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. 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 sophistication and class while doing away with the gold-gilded pretension of its royal cousin. That's not to say that each doesn't have its own place, however, the provincial style does have the flexibility of fitting in in both formal and more casual settings (shabby chic being one example).
One of the distinctives of French country furniture are the many white, cream, and pastel-colored painted finishes you'll find in different provinces. While the courts of Louis XV and XVI adorned their palaces with striking gold-leaf and fine inlaid marquetry work, provinces such as Lyon and Orleans (which New Orleans is named after) directed their focus to softer and lighter painted colors, sometimes even mixing the paints with dirt to produce wonderfully complex earthy tones. In addition to offering these finishing options through our customization services, Laurel Crown also reproduces our French country dining chairs and dining tables with the option of distressed finishes. The distressing not only gives the appearance of a well-loved antique, but also draws attention to the style's modest rural origins where this furniture was not just formal decoration, but used on a day to day basis.
We hope you'll love our antique French reproductions for the rich history and beautiful designs that have graced homes for centuries. If you would like any assistance finding the right piece for your home or if you have a period antique you would like us to reproduce, give us a call today to see how we can make your decorating dreams come true. Laurel Crown proudly reproduces antique French provincial furniture styles that will make any room in your home look stunning. Select which type of furniture or room you are interested in below:
- - Bedroom Furniture
- - Living Room Furniture
- - Dining Room Furniture