Retro French Provincial Settee
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Silk, Fruitwood
1980s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Linen, Cane, Wood
1980s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Cotton, Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Hardwood, Down, Upholstery
1980s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Metal, Iron
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Retro French Provincial Settee
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Retro French Provincial Settee
Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Charles II Retro French Provincial Settee
Tapestry, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Oak
20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery
1860s English Retro French Provincial Settee
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Regency Retro French Provincial Settee
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Retro French Provincial Settee
Bone, Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Wood, Down
19th Century French Louis XVI Retro French Provincial Settee
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century European Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Retro French Provincial Settee
Walnut, Velvet
18th Century French Louis XV Retro French Provincial Settee
Walnut
1920s American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric
Recent Sales
Mid-20th Century American Retro French Provincial Settee
1990s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Wood, Cotton
1950s French Retro French Provincial Settee
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Walnut, Upholstery
1980s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Rush, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Satin, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Metal
1980s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Pine
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Wood, Fabric
1970s American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric
1950s French French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Mid-20th Century Country Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Retro French Provincial Settee
Wood, Paint
1950s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XV Retro French Provincial Settee
Velvet, Wood
1950s French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Wood
1980s American French Provincial Retro French Provincial Settee
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
1950s French Retro French Provincial Settee
Retro French Provincial Settee For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Retro French Provincial Settee?
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.