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Originating in France in the 18th century, the French provincial style emerged from the styles that were popular in Paris at the time; however, it is less ornate and features simply carved pieces of furniture with few decorations. This is probably the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear 'French provincial' and 'furniture style' in the same sentence. However, the term is much more comprehensive and spans over a longer period of time, bringing together a wide range of trends which combined in different ways in different parts of the country to create what today stands for one of the most desired furniture styles in the world by those who are fond of the simplicity and elegance that the French created several centuries ago in their lovely country.
The characteristics of the French provincial furniture can be summed up in the use of different kinds of solid wood, depending on the region (oak, walnut, elm, apple, pear, cherry and sometimes mahogany). The simple design and carved decorations that these long-lasting pieces of furniture were endowed with contrasted with the intricacy of the Parisian style, making them more suitable for the simple homes and daily life of the farmers, hence the less polished finishes and the more functional meaning of the design.
French themes work well for birthday parties because they inspire a variety of fun decorations and delicious food items. Consider hosting a French party for your school's French Club or French class. You don't have to spend a lot of money on a decoration kit; you can make your party decorations with household items and inexpensive craft supplies.
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