French Antique Furniture

If you are decorating your home in an elegant fashion, then at some point you must explore the option of adding antique furniture. Some of the most artistic and beautiful pieces of antique furniture across the world come from France. Their dedication to perfection has been shown throughout the ages and comes to light in everything that they have produced.

Antique French Provincial Furniture

Like the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods, the Provincial period is defined by a certain style of furniture. Furniture of this period is known for rich woods, gold moldings, and comfortable lounges and chairs. Some call this period minimalistic, as much of the furniture is not bright and colorful, rather it is richly carved and molded.

French Antique Armoire

Armoires, or wardrobes, were popular in historic France and were used for the upper classes to store clothing and other items. Today these armoires, usually made of wood, can make a striking statement in either your entryway or bedroom.

French Antique Beds

Again, the opulence of the French is well known, and their grand splendour was more than obvious in bedchambers of the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Oversized bed frames and headboards seem to have been the theme of the day, though design does vary from period to period.

French Antique Chairs

There is a wide range of different styles and materials used in conjuntion with antique French chairs. All of these chairs do have one thing in common, they don't usually look very comfortable. Of course, the French were more concerned with looks than comfort, so while these chairs won't offer the joy of a recliner, they will give your living room or dining room a beautiful look.

Antique French Doors

French doors are a popular touch on most modern homes, but these beautiful entryways have been around for centuries. If you are looking for a true antique French door, then you may have a bit of a hunt ahead of you. Actually it would probably be in your best interests to have a reproduction made, both for quality and cost reasons.

Antique French Posters

If you are looking to add a bit of class to your home, then purchasing an antique French poster or two might do the trick. More modern and less ostentatious than a painting, these posters deliver chic art that could be placed in any room in the home.

Reproduction Furniture

While the pieces of antique French furniture in the world are limited, artists and carpenters work diligently to make reproductions that capture the look and feel of earlier works. By studying actual antique models, and reading literature of the time period, modern furniture makers can produce, while not the real thing, furniture that is very similar to that of popular French antique designs.