Retro French Provincial Chairs
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Wrought Iron
1990s American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1990s French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1980s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
1950s French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Elm
1950s French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Elm
1950s French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Elm
1950s French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Elm
1960s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
Late 20th Century French Country Retro French Provincial Chairs
Rush, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Cane, Fruitwood
1980s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fruitwood, Leather
1950s French Brutalist Retro French Provincial Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century French Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Cane
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Wood, Cane
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Walnut
1970s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Cane, Wood
1970s American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Walnut
1960s American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Louis XV Retro French Provincial Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Cord, Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s Louis XV Retro French Provincial Chairs
Silk, Mahogany, Cotton
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1980s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
1970s American Retro French Provincial Chairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro French Provincial Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XV Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Wood
1960s American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Linen, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1960s French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Oak
1960s French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Empire Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Louis XV Retro French Provincial Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Country Retro French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1950s French Louis XV Retro French Provincial Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Chairs
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Retro French Provincial Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Retro French Provincial Chairs?
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.