Antique French Provincial Furniture

French Provence Furniture -Painted French Three Drawer Commode

Painted French Three Drawer Commode -19th century French painted commode with three drawers. Beautiful French gray aged finish. Top is marbleized in classical dark veined manner. Provincial simple carving on panels, apron, and front legs, elegant hardware. Very charming Sold By Kay O'Toole $7,895

French Provence Furniture- Painted Chest of Drawers Old World Paint Finishes

French Provence Furniture -Painted Chest of Drawers Seller Old Town Crossing

Painted French Writing Table Seller Kenny Ball Antiques

Painted French writing table with faux painted top, cabriole legs and a single  drawer Kenny Ball Antiques $2,800

Old World French Provence Decorating

Old World Decorating By Elise Valdorcia

Certainly if you examine the picture above you can see so much of the old world French decorating in this photo.  From the paint colors on the wall to the old world tiled floor- this photo can give you a template of color and frame work for your own French Provence decorated home.  These photos are from the talented Elise Valdorcia, a visual artist who creates furniture and objects from paper mache.  The combination of old materials, antiques and paper creates finishes that are beyond outstanding and look like century old genuine homes.  Look closely through the old weathered interiors from her work.  Find her on facebook

French Provence Decorating Ideas

Old World French Provence Decorating

Old World French Provence Decorating

Old World Decorating By Elise Valdorcia

Old World Decorating By Elise ValdorciaOld World Decorating By Elise Valdorcia

All White French Provence Style Decorating

Decorating With A French Influence

Tine K Home Spring Summer 2012 line features a fabulous presentation of beautiful all white decorating schemes using beautiful rustic french furniture.  If you are looking for photos that detail 18th century French Provence decorating for your own inspiration, ......analyze these photos.

The interior seems to have a primitive feel.  You can see this in the all wood paneled walls, ceilings and primitive looking wood flooring.  Perhaps this building was at one time a barn because the ceilings are so high.  The cabinet is simply outstanding and uniquely tall with paned glass doors.  The inside of the cabinet looks to be painted a darker shade of gray compared to the exterior white paint.

If you look at some of the photos the white suggests to be a off gray, instead of a stark white.  Having an off gray as apposed to white suggests an aged look.  White ceiling paint that is often chosen in most modern day homes is a very modern color.  Antique finishes tend to have more of a beige tone, or a slightly off gray tone.  Distressing also goes a long way to suggest age, and the slight showing of the raw wood gives a room a bit more warmth as apposed to perfect painting without ware.

All White Decorating Ideas Using Raw Limed Wood Beautiful Silver and Primitive Textiles From Tine K Home Spring Summer 2012

If you look closely at the interior contents of this cabinet, they have displayed all white plates and platters, and antique silver cutlery, and tableware.  The antique books with leather covers add a bit of color to the all white display.

A Closer Look At A French Bench From Tine K Home's 2012 Spring Summer Collection

A close up view shows the beautiful french bench displaying rustic leather books.  The bench with unfinished upholstery gives it a very rustic appearance.

A Closer Look At A French Settee From Tine K Home's 2012 Spring Summer Collection

As you can see a closer view of the settee featured in one of their pictures.  The settee looks to be Gustavian in nature, and has a very rustic appeal, with the unfinished sides, and very primitive looking upholstery.  Lots of blue throws work well in this setting, keeping the color scheme to just a few colors.

All White Decorating Ideas Using Raw Limed Wood Beautiful Silver and Primitive Textiles From Tine K Home Spring Summer 2012

You have to love the display they have in this picture. A antique looking silver cloche is paired with white plates, and a white antique looking candle on a rustic wood table.  The overall look is outstanding.

A Closer Look At The Paint and Distressing on the French Chest From Tine K Home's 2012 Spring Summer Collection

Here you can see a close up of the stunning french chest with french hardware. The painted finish looks to be antique. Although if it is a reproduction, it has to make you wonder how they can achieve such an incredible finish!  The overall look has a blue/ gray tone to it.

Antique French Armoires

Captivating Antique French Armoire RARE Gold White c1920's Capital Legs

Scandinavian Antiques on ebay has a stunning French armoire dated from the 1920's. The armoire is painted in a light gray and is painted white in the wood detailing. The finish is slightly distressed. The finish on this charming armoire features four typical two-handled French vessels painted on the front. The capital legs and carved scrolled skirt complete the piece. The white-washed finish on the armoire sets a tone of tranquility and is perfect to add a French country touch to any home. Scandinavian Antiques has this piece listed at $2,685.00 or you can make them an offer.

Captivating Antique French Armoire RARE Gold White c1920's Capital Legs

Provence Decorating

Provincial Decorating Ideas

This beautiful picture featured on Greige Design Blog features a stunning example of Provincial decorating done right. As you can see they have a set of classic French folding wood chairs in a dining room.  You can see it works just wonderful.  These classic rustic french table sets don't only have to be for the outdoors only.  Here they have a painted gray / beige sideboard with some manicured boxwood plants with primitive decor such as the wood fruit bowl on the table and the deep tray table sitting inside the sideboard.  This minimal approach to decorating works as only the best of furniture and decor pertaining to what would be found in Provence is featured, while the clutter and modern day decor is removed.

Provence Decorating Ideas- Marble Brasserie Table by America Retold

Provence Decorating Ideas- Marble Brasserie Table by America Retold

Primitive Rustic Provincial Decorating Ideas

French Rustic Decorating Ideas- Craft Table with Paper Roll Holder by America Retold

19th Century Louis XV Style Cabinets

19th Century Louis XV Style Buffet

This 19th Century Louis XV Style Buffet Sold By Petricia Thompson Antiques is a excellent example of a painted french cabinet.  If you look closely at this buffet, you can see two tones of paint.  The main color is in a gray toned paint color with undertones of green, and the carved details appear to be painted in a creamy white.  The color is subtle but gives a very rich appearance to this cabinet.

Old World Provence Furniture

Elm Wood Buffet Console Cabinet- Old World Provence Furniture

Elm Wood Buffet Console Cabinet- Old World Provence Furniture

Marcia Treasures is selling a stunning reclaimed elm wood buffet console cabinet that has all the beauty of old world Provence French furniture. You can see how how this cabinet has a country rustic appearance to it, almost like something you would see in the French countryside. The lightly colored beige paint gives this cabinet a very primitive old world look. Marcia Treasures has this cabinet listed at $1325.00