{"id":7447,"date":"2018-10-04T10:30:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T14:30:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=7447"},"modified":"2025-02-03T14:42:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T19:42:23","slug":"history-of-french-country-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/history-of-french-country-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of French Country Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Birth of French Country Furniture<\/h2>\n<p>During the 1600s, King Louis the XIV of France was on a mission. He was determined that France would become a style leader revered by all and embarked on renovating the Palace of Versailles. Only the best were employed to create, design and build for what was to be the most luxurious palace ever seen.<\/p>\n<p>As time went by, the masses fell in love with the lavish stylings of the palace and wanted to emulate the same style in their own country homes. Since they could not afford furnishings on the same level as the palace, they began to develop a style that supported everyday living yet exhibited a sophisticated look. Hence, the French country style was born. The development of this \u201ccountry French\u201d look took place during the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n<h2>What is French Country Furniture?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/style\/French-Country-Furniture\">French country furniture <\/a>values fine craftsmanship and comfort that supports daily living. The look is sophisticated yet relaxed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blending of old and new<\/li>\n<li>Unique mix of fancy with simple<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Reclaimed-Wood-Urban-Farmhouse-Table\/p\/57682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Reclaimed-Wood-Urban-Farmhouse-Table-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Reclaimed Wood Urban Farmhouse Table\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Reclaimed-Wood-Urban-Farmhouse-Table-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Reclaimed-Wood-Urban-Farmhouse-Table-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Reclaimed-Wood-Urban-Farmhouse-Table-190x190.jpg 190w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Reclaimed-Wood-Urban-Farmhouse-Table.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Reclaimed-Wood-Urban-Farmhouse-Table\/p\/57682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reclaimed Wood Farmhouse Table<\/a> blends fancy turned legs with a simple reclaimed top.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use of distressed finishes\u2014weathered and worn is fine<\/li>\n<li>Ornate is OK<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Watford-Solid-Wood-Armoire\/p\/8631\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18726 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Amish-Concord-Armoire-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Concord Armoire\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Amish-Concord-Armoire-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Amish-Concord-Armoire.jpg 567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">French country bedrooms love armoires and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Watford-Solid-Wood-Armoire\/p\/8631\">Amish Watford Armoire<\/a> makes a lovely fit for storage.<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Flowing lines add visual interest<\/li>\n<li>Gives off a rustic charm<\/li>\n<li>Furniture is useful and comfortable and supports daily living<\/li>\n<li>Simply elegant and right at home in the country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>French Country Finishes<\/h2>\n<p>French country furniture loves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/video\/video\/what-is-wood-distressing-on-furniture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">distressing<\/a>. This is a blending of old and new, so furniture that looks like it has some history is welcome in a French country style room. Broken in and imperfect around the edges gives French country a warm, welcoming appeal. With the popularity of distressing, it\u2019s easy to add French country charm to furniture pieces in any room.<\/p>\n<p>Other French country accents include decorative chandeliers,\u00a0shapely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mirrors\/cat\/185\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mirrors<\/a>, and large wall <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Clocks\/cat\/182\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clocks.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Edna-Sleigh-Beveled-Cheval-Mirror-with-Option-of-Sliding-Jewelry-Storage\/p\/59736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24199 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pid_59736-Amish-Edna-Sleigh-Beveled-Mirror-530-145x300.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Edna Sleigh Beveled Cheval Mirror with Option of Sliding Jewelry Storage\" width=\"145\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pid_59736-Amish-Edna-Sleigh-Beveled-Mirror-530-145x300.jpg 145w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pid_59736-Amish-Edna-Sleigh-Beveled-Mirror-530-494x1024.jpg 494w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pid_59736-Amish-Edna-Sleigh-Beveled-Mirror-530-768x1592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pid_59736-Amish-Edna-Sleigh-Beveled-Mirror-530-741x1536.jpg 741w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pid_59736-Amish-Edna-Sleigh-Beveled-Mirror-530.jpg 850w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 145px) 100vw, 145px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Edna-Sleigh-Beveled-Cheval-Mirror-with-Option-of-Sliding-Jewelry-Storage\/p\/59736\">The Amish Edna Sleigh Beveled Cheval Mirror with Option of Sliding Jewelry Storage <\/a>would make a lovely accessory in a French country bedroom.<\/h5>\n<p>We like this lovely DIY project for <a href=\"https:\/\/followtheyellowbrickhome.com\/diy-five-minute-french-country-lavender-pots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">5 Minute French Country Lavender Pots<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/followtheyellowbrickhome.com\/about-me-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Follow the Yellow Brick Home\u00a0<\/a>to add a lovely French country touch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/followtheyellowbrickhome.com\/diy-five-minute-french-country-lavender-pots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20180420_104410-1-768x751-french-country-pots-2-300x293.png\" alt=\"French Country pot decor from Follow the Yellow Brick Home\" width=\"300\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20180420_104410-1-768x751-french-country-pots-2-300x293.png 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20180420_104410-1-768x751-french-country-pots-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Some French Country Furniture Favorites<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Royal-Court-and-Farmhouse-Table-French-Country-Blog-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Royal Court Dining Chair and Cabaret Dining Table\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Royal-Court-and-Farmhouse-Table-French-Country-Blog-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Royal-Court-and-Farmhouse-Table-French-Country-Blog.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Amish Royal Albert Court Dining Chair with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Handcrafted-Cabaret-Dining-Table\/p\/44093\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Handcrafted Cabaret Dining Table.<\/a><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Charleston-and-Sumbury-french-country-blog-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Amish Charleston Armoire with the Amish Sunbury Bed.\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Charleston-and-Sumbury-french-country-blog-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Charleston-and-Sumbury-french-country-blog.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Amish Charleston One Piece Armoire with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Magpie-Bed-with-Low-Footboard\/p\/42188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amish Magpie Bed with Low Footboard.<\/a><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ohio-and-Frenso-French-Country-Blog-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Sheaf Back Dining Chair with Amish Fresno Plank Rustic Dining Table\" width=\"400\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ohio-and-Frenso-French-Country-Blog-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Ohio-and-Frenso-French-Country-Blog.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Amish Ohio Sheaf Back Dining Room Chair with the Fresno Amish Plank Rustic Dining Table.<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/style\/French-Country-Furniture\">French country furniture<\/a> and d\u00e9cor is a fun style to play with as it allows you to make each room unique with your favorite blending of old and new, fancy and simple.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-player\" data-video-id=\"xpqSbJtK_GA\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"related-post slider\">\r\n        <div class=\"headline\">Related Posts<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"post-list owl-carousel\">\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"What Language do the Amish Speak?\" 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