French Provincial Seating
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut, Paint
Mid 20th Century French Country Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool Foyer Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely French inspired piano bench. Made from mahogany with rolled arms and adjustable seat. Features a unique adjustable mechanism with iron pins and spring that you pull out to...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chai...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and shape. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Franco Albin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and tall high back. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool or Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely magazine rack made of high quality rattan in the style of Franco Albini, manufactured in Italy around 1950. This elegant piece has very nicely curved shapes, nicely integrat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan
French Louis XV Style Spring Floral Caned Window Bench Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored 1960s Hollywood Regency French-style white painted window bench or settee with new caned back and sides newly upholstered in embroidered Spring floral linen with match...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion
The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy ...
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Pair of French Provincial Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., a pair of French Provincial ladder back chairs with rush seats.
Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted from s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., a pair of French Provincial turned wood arm chairs with rush seats.
Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins
Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Country French Provincial Settees by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of chocolate velvet settees crafted by Drexel Heritage. The matching settees have beautifully carved walnut frames in the country French provincial or Louis XV style. T...
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20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
Set of 4 wicker and iron dining chairs, France 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 French dining chairs. The frames are made from solid wrought iron and the seats are made from wicker. Handcrafted in the 1960s a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Ladderback Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of comfort and rustic elegance. This chair boasts a robust stripped oak frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Vintage Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made circa 1960.
Brutalist style made with trunks and half trunks.
Small traces of blue paint, nothing disturbing (please see last photo)
In original vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Antique Benches Massive Chestnut, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of antique benches made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style
In original antique condition sound and solid.
Shipping:
226/ 39 / 51 cm 25kg
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Pair of Vintage Counterstools or Barstools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage counter stools or barstools decorated in remnants of golden ocher paint. Two stools sold together priced $2,900 for the pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Louis XV Arm and Side
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Louis XV Arm and Side Chairs.
Direct from France, a superb set of six antique French dining chairs, with classic French style...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vintage 3 Piece French Style Parlor Set
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous Vintage 3 Piece French Style Parlor Set, Upholstered
Absolutely gorgeous
Sofa and 2 Armchairs
Carved wood frames
Removable seat cushions
Button tufting
Fronts are upholstere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Midcentury Organic Rattan Bamboo Bench or Shelf by Tito Agnoli, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful bench completely made of organic bamboo-rattan, or can also be used as a shelf.
Excellent, clean and dry vintage condition, without defects. Strong and stable.
Attributed t...
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1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered - France - 1960.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered, both understated and elegant. Inspired by the clean style of Egon Eiermann, this armchair combines comfort and beauty in a timeless design.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Large Carved Walnut French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautifully upholstered pair of French carved walnut bergere chairs of large scale. The scale is tall and wide and the condition is rather good for a set of 1950s era pair ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set 8 Antique French Country Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 8 Antique French Country Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back.
Direct from France, a great set of EIGHT antique French dining chairs, with classic French style…perfect...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Woven Seagrass, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak, Seagrass
Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
Category
1990s American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair Of J. Robert Scott Lounge Chairs With Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of J. Robert Scott lounge chairs with loose pillow back and seat, natural wood frame with scalloped apron accentuated with brass railheads. The chairs with short upholstered and wood arms and resting on cabriole legs. Comes with one matching ottoman. The pillows are filled with 50% down and 50% goose feather fill. They are upholstered in a fine tapestry...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
French Modern, Rocking Chair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern rocking chair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
French Carved Oak Lyre-Back Fauteuils Needlepoint Seat Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French oak lyre-back armchairs, late 19th c. The armchairs have carved frame with interlocking ring ornamentation, gently curving arms, centering padded seat, upholstered in ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Bench Seating
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Provincial pine benches from the South West region of France C1980.
These simple but stylish, artisan-made wooden 'bancs' sit easily in almost any setting. At over five feet l...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
French country wicker rush and ladderback painted oak wood bench, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A wicker rush and oak wood ladder back Provençal painted bench, 20th century. Probably circa early 1950s. Featuring spindle and painted cerise detail. Fabulous indoors or as an outdo...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wicker, Oak, Paint
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of French hand-carved Walnut Bergere club chairs that have been beautifully up...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Drexel Heritage...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
French 18th Century Hand Carved Fauteuil Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 18th Century French fauteuils, all hand carved, and constructed with wood dowel joinery. The details of the hand carvings are incredible. The chairs are ready for your workr...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Provincial Style Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage French Provincial Style Chaise Lounge Chair
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood, Gold Leaf, Original Upholstery
Dimensions:
26”H x 47”W x 25.50”D
Seat Height...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench or Side Accent Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern bench that can be used as side accent or coffee table, perfect in any entry hallway as well as in front of a sofa or under an important pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Chairs, Late 19th Century, France, Reupholstered in Schumacher Fabric
Located in New York, NY
We love the elegant silhouette of this pair of late 19th-century chairs, discovered in the South of France and newly upholstered in Schumacher's Apolline Botanical fabric. With high ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Set of Ten French Provincial Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 10 French Provincial dining chairs showcases a classic and refined design. The eyebrow shaped tops of these chairs add a unique architectural element that brings soft cu...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
French Style Transitional Fauteuils With Linen Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French style transitional fauteuils upholstered in linen. Gorgeous detailing and quality upholstery work! Add some French style to your home.
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
An Antique French Arm Chair with New Kravet Linen Upholstery
Located in Oak Park, MI
A very beautiful antique French upholstered arm chair with beautiful undulating curves. Newly upholstered in a lovely Kravet line...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of French Crapaud Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of late 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchairs with wide wide generous seats raised on turned ebony legs.
The armchair has been fully restored and stripped back to the so...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Antique Pair of French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of French Art Deco distressed lounge chairs made of distressed brown leather, with a wingback. The chairs are in good vintage condition. Both of them have new seat c...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Georges Robert wood and straw chairs, made in France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 6 brutalist chairs made in the 1950s in France by Georges Robert.
With its rustic and simple design, they have been made for countryside houses, yet its gorgeous wood grain an...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood, Oak
French Style Side Chair with Carved Frame
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Sweet little French style side chair with nice carved detail to the frame. A really nice scale to this piece. It would be a great desk or side chair for a guest room. No m...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric
Custom Storage Bench "Baxter" by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom storage bench on plinth base with leather pull hardware. Shown in medium walnut and upholstered in a natural linen fabric. Also available in white or black lacquer, light ceru...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
Pair of Napoleon armchairs in Woven Navy Stripe
Located in Faversham, GB
A pair of stunning 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchairs on turned ebonised legs.
Fully reupholstered with hessian and calico to the walnut frame, finished in a wov...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs. These chairs are in excellent condition, no breaks in the cane and hardly any scratches or gauges in the wood. Thes...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique French Breton Bench Settee Entry Hall Brittany Carved Oak Banquette
Located in Tyler, TX
Highly carved oak antique French Breton bench or settee with lift top seat~~c. 1880s
Classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furniture originated in late ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
A Superb Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Salon Chairs
These Elegant Chairs have been re finished and upholstered in pale blue Silk Damask, they have a serpentine shaped front and c...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chestnut
French Grey Provincial style great Sofa
Located in Valladolid, ES
This beautiful French Provencal Louis XV style sofa is a special find, reflecting the elegant country life in France during the 19th century. The soft dove gray paint, gently and ski...
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage French Country Style White Painted Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Style White Painted Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8. Item features solid wood frames, white distress painted finish, blue plaid upholstery, nicely carved ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Sheepskin club armchair with a fixed seat cushion
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this sheepskin club armchair with a fixed seat cushion and beautiful colors.
This sheepskin club armchair is like a direct invitation to sit down. This is partly due to i...
Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
PAIR SET 2 Antique French Arm Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET 2 Antique French Arm Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak.
Direct from France, a set of 2antique French arm chairs, with classic French style that compliments any décor...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
SET 4 Antique French Country Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
SET 4 Antique French Country Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak.
Direct from France, a set of 4 antique French dining chairs...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
French Country Solid Maple and White Lacquered Desk or Side Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A lovely French Provincial or French Country style desk chair or side chair
USA, Circa 1990s
White lacquered solid maple, with natural maple seat.
Measures: 20"W x 21.5"D x 39.5"H...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Maple
French Provincial seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Henredon, and Charles Dudouyt. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $162 and tops out at $67,000 while the average work can sell for $1,995.
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