French Provincial: Furniture & Decorative Arts for Interiors and Gardens

Renee Guibal | Hardcover

A beautifully focused reference for admirers of French provincial interiors, antique furnishings, and collected European design, French Provincial: Furniture & Decorative Arts for Interiors and Gardens explores the objects that have given French country homes their enduring character.

Written by Renee Guibal, the volume surveys an evocative assortment of furniture and decorative arts, from lamps and clocks to faience, porcelain, tole and metalwork, garden fountains, sculpture, and ornamental objects. Descriptions of notable pieces are accompanied by historical context and guidance for collectors, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship and decorative traditions of provincial France.

Beyond its value as a design reference, the book makes a handsome addition to a thoughtfully collected library. Style it on a coffee table, garden-room console, or bookshelf alongside antique pottery, architectural fragments, and favorite design volumes.

Especially suited to The Designer’s Courtyard, The Conservatory, and The Garden Pavilion, it embodies the idea that the most memorable interiors are assembled slowly—with objects chosen for their history, beauty, and character.

Details

• Author: Renee Guibal
• Hardcover
• Pages: 98
• Explores French provincial furniture and decorative arts
• Subjects include furniture, lighting, clocks, faience, porcelain, tole and metalwork, sculpture, fountains, and garden ornament
• Includes historical information and guidance for collectors
• Dimensions: 8.5"H × 5.5"W × 0.38"D
• Publication Date: July 27, 2010