What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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French 18th Century Bench

H 30.63 in W 72.25 in D 23.5 in

19th Century French Bench

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This is a beautiful antique French bench! This piece dates to the 19th century and wears its age

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Antique 1850s French Benches

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Hardwood

19th Century French Bench

H 38 in W 75 in D 23 in

French 19th Century Bench

Located in Stockbridge, GA

This French bench is made of oak, richly carved around the base with it original fabric. Under the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Benches

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Oak

French 19th Century Bench

H 36 in W 58 in D 19.5 in

French Mid Century Bench

Located in Westwood, NJ

It’s easy to enhance any space with the addition of this finely tailored bench. Sumptuously

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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French Mid Century Bench

H 19 in W 60 in D 19 in

18th century French Rustic Bench

Located in Charleston, SC

18th century French handmade rare, simple rustic bench/table with wide board weathered top

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Antique 18th Century French Benches

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Oak

18th century French Rustic Bench

H 22.5 in W 86.75 in D 15.75 in

Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Folk Art; Primitive Bench; Monoxylite Wood; 19th Century; France; Wabi Sabi; Rustic; Craftsmanship

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Benches

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Wood

Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century

H 47.64 in W 72.45 in D 32.29 in

French 18th Century Primitive Bench

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

An 18th Century French primitive style small bench, in beautifully aged oak, with fold-out side

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Benches

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Wood

French 18th Century Primitive Bench

H 35.04 in W 33.86 in D 20.48 in

Rustic Tripod Bench, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Century; France; 19th century tripod bench, seamlessly integrating wabi-sabi design elements. Crafted

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Wood

Rustic Tripod Bench, France, 19th Century

H 19.69 in W 69.69 in D 16.93 in

French Mid Century Bench

Located in palm beach, FL

Wooden bench hand made in France in the 1950s, a minimalist line gives a powerful character to this

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Mid-20th Century Minimalist Benches

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Wood

French Mid Century Bench

H 18 in W 66 in D 6 in

French 19th Century Long Bench

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Amazing long bench with a wonderful needlepoint in a very good condition.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Benches

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Tapestry, Wood

French 19th Century Long Bench

H 18 in W 79.5 in D 16.5 in

19th Century French Coffer Bench

Located in Nashville, TN

This is an amazing antique piece! Dating to the early 19th century, this bench/coffer combo has a

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Antique 1880s French Benches

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Hardwood

19th Century French Coffer Bench

H 37 in W 41.5 in D 22 in

19th Century French Walnut Bench

Located in High Point, NC

19th century carved walnut bench from France with a newly upholstered seat in linen and finished

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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Benches

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Linen, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut Bench

H 20.5 in W 44.5 in D 16.5 in

Early 19th Century French Wooden Bench

Located in High Point, NC

The appealing form of this rustic wooden bench gives it a timeless charm. Made in France in the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Wood

Early 19th Century French Wooden Bench

H 29.3 in W 55 in D 16 in

19th Century French Rustic Oak Pig Bench

Located in Wembley, GB

A rustic oak pig bench or low console table. French, 19C. Stock ref. #2212 In good sturdy order

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Oak

19th Century French Rustic Oak Pig Bench

H 24.41 in W 86.23 in D 24.02 in

Rustic Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic art populaire bench from 19th century France, with a charming primitive character

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Wood

Rustic Art Populaire Bench, France, 19th Century

H 49.61 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in

17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

A delightful 17th century Arte Populaire Bench from the Cevennes region of France. Wonderfully

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Antique 17th Century French Benches

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Chestnut

17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench

H 24.5 in W 38.5 in D 15 in

Wabi Sabi Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th-century rustic wabi sabi bench, a unique piece hailing from the picturesque region of Auvergne

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Straw, Wood

Wabi Sabi Rustic Bench, France, 19th Century

H 26.19 in W 37.41 in D 16.54 in

Art Populaire Chest Bench, France, 17th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Carved chest bench from 17th century France. Made of rich, dark wood, this majestic piece embodies

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Antique 17th Century French Folk Art Benches

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Wood

Art Populaire Chest Bench, France, 17th Century

H 38.19 in W 61.42 in D 21.26 in

Naive Folk Art Bench, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th-century folk art bench, a magnificent treasure originating from the picturesque region of

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Wood

Naive Folk Art Bench, France, 19th Century

H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in

French, 19th Century, Iron Garden Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

A very charming 19th century Garden Bench from the Provence region of France. Soundly constructed

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Antique Late 19th Century French Benches

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Iron

French, 19th Century, Iron Garden Bench

H 34.5 in W 57.13 in D 20.38 in

17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

A terrific 17th century Arte Populaire bench from the Ardeche region of France. Soundly constructed

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Antique 17th Century French Benches

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Chestnut

17th Century French Arte Populaire Bench

H 21.25 in W 112 in D 16.25 in

XX Century French Garden Iron Bench

Located in Lisboa, PT

French garden benches made from iron and straw are a charming and rustic variation of traditional

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Mid-20th Century French Benches

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Iron

XX Century French Garden Iron Bench

H 37.8 in W 44.49 in D 18.12 in

French 19th Century Pierced Oak Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

design. This light oak bench has a smooth patina and has been cleaned and polished using a French paste

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Antique 19th Century French Other Benches

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Oak

French 19th Century Pierced Oak Bench

H 33 in W 112.25 in D 14.75 in

19th Century French Carved Oak Bench

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak bench from France with the most glorious hand carved decoration we have had the

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Benches

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Linen, Oak

19th Century French Carved Oak Bench

H 53.75 in W 60.5 in D 22 in

Early 20th Century French Bench Trunk

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Early 20th century French bench trunk.

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Benches

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Bench Trunk

H 17.25 in W 59.75 in D 17.5 in

Pair of 19th Century French Benches

Located in High Point, NC

Pair of 19th century pine benches from France with plank seats with rounded ends and pegged

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Pine

Pair of 19th Century French Benches

H 19.25 in W 78.75 in D 13.75 in

Early 19th Century French Long Bench

Located in Stockbridge, GA

Amazing long old bench that will dress up a wall so nicely. So authentic, so much character, it

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Antique Early 19th Century French Benches

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Oak

Early 19th Century French Long Bench

H 35.5 in W 119 in D 17 in

French 19th Century Painted & Cane Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely cane bench with a painted wood frame. This wonderful antique bench has a light green

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Antique 19th Century French Other Benches

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Wood

French 19th Century Painted & Cane Bench

H 20.5 in W 39.5 in D 14.75 in

Late 19th Century French Gilt Wood Bench

Located in New York, NY

A circa late 19th century gilt wood French bench

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Giltwood

Late 19th Century French Gilt Wood Bench

H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in

Folk Art Bench Haute-Savoie, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Folk Art; Haute-Savoie; Bench; Primitive; 19th century; Wabi Sabi; France; Three Seater; Monoxylite

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Wood

Folk Art Bench Haute-Savoie, France, 19th Century

H 33.47 in W 70.87 in D 17.72 in

Naive Wabi Sabi Bench, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th-century folk art bench, a magnificent treasure originating from the picturesque region of

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Wood

Naive Wabi Sabi Bench, France, 19th Century

H 26.58 in W 29.14 in D 15.95 in

19th Century French Regence Carved Oak Bench

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant 19th century French Regence carved oak bench. Upholstered in a gold fabric. Very nice!!

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Upholstery, Oak

19th Century French Regence Carved Oak Bench

H 19 in W 67 in D 16 in

Ebonized Wood Spindle Back Bench, France 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

A vintage French benche constructed with ebonized wood. This elegant bench features a spindle back

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Ebonized Wood Spindle Back Bench, France 20th Century

H 34 in W 31.25 in D 18.5 in

Pair of 19th Century French Cherry Benches

Located in High Point, NC

19th century pair of cherry benches from France. They are simply constructed with exposed mortises

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Cherry

Pair of 19th Century French Cherry Benches

H 19 in W 79 in D 11.5 in

Fine late 19th Century French Wooden Bench

Located in Mjöhult, SE

fine late 19th century French wooden bench with an great original surface and shape. Ca 1890 France.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Benches

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Wood

Fine late 19th Century French Wooden Bench

H 17.72 in W 79.93 in D 14.57 in

Rustic Art Populaire Bench, France, Early 20th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Rustic; Art Populaire; Folk Art; Travail Populaire; Bench; Monoxylite; Wabi Sabi; 20th Century

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Benches

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Wood

Rustic Art Populaire Bench, France, Early 20th Century

H 19.3 in W 78.75 in D 11.42 in

Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Benches

Located in High Point, NC

19th century pair of fabulous French benches in mahogany. The seats are turtle shaped, with

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Linen, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Mahogany Benches

H 18 in W 30 in D 18 in

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench. Our mid 19th century French Louis XIV style bench has

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Antique 1850s French Louis XIV Benches

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Tapestry, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Bench

H 18.25 in W 28.13 in D 17.5 in

French Early 20th Century Confidant Garden Bench

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exceptional early 20th century Confidant - Tete A Tete - Garden Bench from the Provence region

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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Iron, Zinc

French Early 20th Century Confidant Garden Bench

H 34.75 in W 46.5 in D 18.75 in

18th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Bench

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century French Louis XV upholstered bench Hand-carved in Oak, decorated with floral motif on

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Fabric, Oak

18th Century French Louis XV Upholstered Bench

H 15.5 in W 70 in D 16.75 in

French Bench Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rustic wood bench table from France circa 1900. This piece has been cleaned and waxed for its new

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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Wood

French Bench Table

H 17 in W 69 in D 21 in

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Benches

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Leather, Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench

H 20 in W 37 in D 17 in

French Box Bench

Located in Faversham, GB

A charming box bench of diminutive proportions in pine with remnants of white and pink paint on the

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Pine, Paint

French Box Bench

H 82 in W 88 in D 54 in

Early 20th Century French Revival Tapestry Seated Bench

Located in Asheville, NC

Simply charming early 20th century French Revival composition, with old pictoral tapestry seated

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Early 20th Century French Revival Benches

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Composition

Early 20th Century French Revival Tapestry Seated Bench

H 31.5 in W 23.75 in D 20.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Benches

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Gorgeous pair of late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse bench seats crafted from

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Benches

H 18 in W 81 in D 13 in

French Pine Bench

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A very long French armless pine bench from the turn of the 20th century. The hardwood is very

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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Hardwood

French Pine Bench

H 32 in W 118.13 in D 16 in

Pair of Rustic Travail Populaire Benches, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

; Monoxylite; Folk Art; Rustic travail populaire benches from 19th century France, each adorned with a

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Antique 19th Century French Rustic Benches

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Wood

Pair of Rustic Travail Populaire Benches, France, 19th Century

H 24.02 in W 63 in D 18.31 in

18th Century Primitive French Oak Long Bench

Located in Hudson, NY

Fantastic french oak bench. Primitive and yet elegant in its simplicity and vernacular design

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Antique 1790s French Primitive Benches

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Oak

18th Century Primitive French Oak Long Bench

H 18.5 in W 101.75 in D 9 in

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Louis XIV Style giltwood bench. Stunning and unusual 19th century French Louis

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Giltwood Bench

H 19 in W 43.5 in D 16.13 in

French Park Bench

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Gorgeous French park bench that was recently restored in a brilliant green color. This bench is

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Early 20th Century French Benches

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Iron

French Park Bench

H 32 in W 200 in D 29 in

Pair of late 18th- early 19th century French benches

Located in Charleston, SC

Great pair of late 18th- early 19th century French walnut benches. 5.5” deep seat.

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Antique 19th Century French Benches

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Walnut

Pair of late 18th- early 19th century French benches

H 17.5 in W 79 in D 12 in

19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bench

Located in Houston, TX

19th century French Louis XV style giltwood bench. This stunning antique French gilt wood bench has

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Bench

H 19.5 in W 36.13 in D 14.75 in

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful and charming Louis XV style bench. Looks as though it is standing on its tip toes. Carved

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Wood

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Bench

H 20 in W 37 in D 17 in

French 17th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and finely detailed French 17th century Louis XIV st. Walnut bench. This handsome

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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Benches

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Walnut

French 17th Century Louis XIV St. Walnut Bench

H 20 in W 80 in D 21 in

Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

Organic tripod folk art bench that beautifully captures the essence of the wabi-sabi philosophy, a

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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Benches

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Wood

Organic Tripod Bench in Solid Wood, France, 19th Century

H 19.69 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in

French Louis XV St. Mid 19th Century Low Bench

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming French Louis XV st. mid 19th century low bench. The bench is raised by six cabriole legs

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

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Mahogany

French Louis XV St. Mid 19th Century Low Bench

H 10 in W 29 in D 13 in

Mid-Century Modern French Oak Plank Bench

Located in Long Island City, NY

Mid-Century Modern French Oak Plank Bench with Dark, Natural Patina. Dimensions: 74.5"L x 19.5"H x

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Oak

Mid-Century Modern French Oak Plank Bench

H 19.5 in W 74.5 in D 19.25 in

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench, Caquetoire

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Gothic hall bench ~ Caquetoire is a celebration of the style, rendered from

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Antique 1860s French Gothic Revival Benches

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Walnut

19th Century French Gothic Hall Bench, Caquetoire

H 40.5 in W 32 in D 17 in

Timeless Mid-Century French Wood Bench, circa 1960

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

for sale. Invite the essence of mid-century French design into your space with this elegant bench

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Timeless Mid-Century French Wood Bench, circa 1960

No Reserve

H 31.5 in W 43.51 in D 24.41 in

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The average selling price for a French century bench at 1stDibs is $2,950, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $60,000 for the highest priced.

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Questions About French Century Bench

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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