From France in the 18th century, the French provincial style evolved from the styles that were popular in Paris at the time, but it is less ornate and sculpted features furniture with just a few decorations. This is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you "French provincial" and "furniture style" in the same sentence to hear. However, the term is much more extensive and covers a longer period, with a wide range of trends combined in different ways in different regions of the country to create what is now synonymous with one furniture styles are most popular in the world by those who fond of the simplicity and elegance that the French created a few centuries ago in their beautiful country.
The characteristics of French provincial furniture can be summarized in the use of different types of solid wood, by region (oak, walnut, elm, mahogany apple, pear, cherry and sometimes). The simple design and decoration carved furniture that have been equipped contrast with the complexity of the Parisian style, making them more suitable for simple homes and daily lives of the peasants, so the less polished finish, the most functional sense of design.
The discrete special decoration style of French provincial furniture was a lot to do with the daily lives of farm families. You may notice multiple symbols engraved on these parts, that part of life is more representative for the whole family. Shells synonymous with fertility, while the flowers and fruit symbolizing God's grace. Wealth was represented by wheat, grapes or coins, while art activities were indicated by the presence of musical instruments. Let's not forget about love, which appeared in the shape of a heart, a dove or an arrow.
For aesthetic reasons, many contemporary homeowners chose to return to natural materials of the furniture is done for many centuries and at least a portion of their house with French provincial furniture and objects to decorate. They are very fashionable and make a kind of elegance in every room. Like centuries ago, experienced professionals, who built high-quality French provincial furniture, there are now designers and manufacturers of furniture provincial style in many parts of the world. They are responsible for bringing the air campaign special French in the modern home and will make a very good job.
