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
Taylor King French Damask Silk Down Filled 3 Seat Rolled High Arm Sofa Couch 91"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Taylor King three seat sofa or couch featuring a down filled silk Damask fabric with skirted base and high rolled arms and back. Includes lumb...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Down
French Directoire Bergere Chair Fresh White Lacquered Finish, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of French directoire Bergere chair freshly lacquered in white finish. New Todd Hase upholstery. New Todd Hase Hight Performance...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Set of Height Straw & Elm Chairs, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned sets of chairs, made in elm circa 1880.
These chairs are hand made in a workshop by different workers. It is why the chairs have sometimes have small measur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Elm
Set of Six Country French Provincial Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six dining chairs crafted in the country French provincial taste. The chairs feature large, thick wood frames with a natural organic modern finish on the wood. The na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage Chaise Lounges Outdoor Ornate Rustproof
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Gilt Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 19th century gilt wood French bench
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Ralph Lauren Style Country French Chairs Accent Antique 1940s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of 2 Ralph Lauren Style Fabric Country French Antique...
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1940s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs
Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design
Just reupholstered with lovely green floral fabric
Clean from...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric
French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of 3 Vintage Frenc...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
Ladder Back Dining Chairs Harvest Stenciled Rush Seat by L Hitchcock
By Hitchcock
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of 4 Vintage L Hit...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Gilt Cane & Maroon Velvet Upholstered Bergeres
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare exquisite oversize pair of Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Gilt Cane & Maroon Velvet Upholstered Bergeres in very good vintage condition. Com...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
French Provincial Armchair with Romo Linen Upholstery in Gray
Located in Malibu, CA
This stunning chair features elegant curves hand painted in shades of gray.
It has been reupholstered in a linen "damask" by Romo on the seat & back.
This chair is incredibly comfor...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Antique French Child Doll High Chair Brittany Breton Ship Spindle Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Child Doll High Chair Brittany Breton Ship Spindle Carved Dark Oak.
Direct from France, and quite a rare find, this lovely hand carved 19th century high chair...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Beautiful French Louis XVI Chaise Lounge Upholstered in Thick Linen
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Beautiful French Louis XVI Chaise longue upholstered in Thick Linen.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
French Provincial Purple Vinyl and Platted Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing the French Provincial Purple Vinyl Chairs - Set of 4, a blend of classic elegance and bold modern design.
Rich purple vinyl upholstery for a luxurious touch.
Beautifully...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Traditional Wooden Retro Fabric Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with our pair of Traditional Wooden Retro Fabric Arm Chairs, offering a timeless blend of elegance, durability, and comfort.
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Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Louis XVI Bergere, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis XVI period bergere chair circa 1790 with arched back and fluted legs, recently upholstered in a striped fabric with loose cushion seat. Very nice scale. Excellent quality.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Beech
French 19th Century Needlepoint Square Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful antique stool was hand-crafted in France, circa 1900. Square in shape, the stool stands on lovely turned and fluted legs connected to an elaborate, hand-carved, and s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Tapestry
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Armchair, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Antique Castle Chair in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patinated solid oak frame is handc...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Two European Countryside Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
an antiqued wood dining armchair, the arched serpentine ladder back above an upholstered drop-in seat, on sabre legs joined by undulating stretchers.
Dimensions: 24.5" W x 24" D x 41...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Wrought Iron French Cafe Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Set of 8 Wrought Iron French Cafe Chairs
Perfect for your next outdoor gathering. Pair with one of our wrought iron 74” glass topped tables to enjoy dining service for 8. In stock ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Provincial Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial style Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair in very good vintage condition. Duck feather soft seat cushion. Measures 25" in width, 25" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Benches or Dining Seats with Backs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great pair of antique walnut wood benches from France. Simple and timeless design with thick wood seat and beautiful wood legs and open wood ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Porter’s or Hood Chair with Tufted Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Louis XVI style porter’s or hood chair with carved giltwood frame, tufted gray foliate upholstery, supported by four tapered carved gilt...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Provincial Style Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French Provincial style dining chairs with caned backs, painted wood frames, and plaid upholstered seats.
Dimensions: 36" H x 21" W x 19" D; seat: 19" H.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
19th c Louis XV Style Foliate Upholstered Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Louis XV style upholstered carved fruitwood armchairs with arched crests, scroll carved arms, a leaf carved center decoration along the front skirt, all supported by f...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six 19th Century French Provincial Dining Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Featuring a handsome set of six French Provincial chairs. The set includes two armchairs measuring 38" in Height and 23" wide by 20.5 " deep. The seat height is 18" The four side chairs are 38"H x 17.5" D x 19.25" W also with an 18" seat height. The seats are covered with hand-woven rush. As you can see there are a few light stains in the rush on two of the seats. The chairs are lightly worn but in solid and stable condition. This set was produced in the latter half of the 19th century. The chairs are in the traditional French country style with cabriolet legs and ladder backs. These will make a gorgeous addition to your French Provincial-styled kitchen or dining area.
French Provincial style, also known as French Country style, is a design aesthetic that is characterized by its rustic charm and romantic elegance. This style originated in rural areas of France in the 17th and 18th centuries and is characterized by distressed furniture...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt arm chairs with hand woven fabric
Quality pair of French fauteuils recently upholstered with applied gold leaf decoration
As rec...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Other
Mid-Century French Style Carved & Painted Dining Chairs Embroidered Linen - S/6
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of French style dining chairs that have been completely re-done. The frames are an antique ivory with a glaze. The upho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
4 Vintage French Country Iron Leopard Print Bistro Patio Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four vintage patio armchairs. Made of iron featuring French styling with serpentine form, leopard print cushions and brass accents.
Dimensions:
22" x 27" x 32.5" / Seat H...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron
French Country Provincial Dining Chair Set of 4 Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
French country provincial style dining chair set is in good structural condition. Lovely simple design with some painted details on wood, which looks to be walnut.
Set Of Four uphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Set of Six Olivetree and Rush Chairs, 1960, France
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Introducing a stunning set of six mid-century chairs from France, crafted with a beautiful combination of olivewood and rush seating. These chairs pay homage to the influential works...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Olive
J.L. Metz Furniture French Walnut, Brass and Top Grain Cow Hide Leather Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
This set high quality Dining chairs is made out of French Walnut wood and cast brass mounted medaillion ornaments and brand new Black Upholstered Top Grain Cow Leather seats. The cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Antique Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made in 1930.
Thoses benches come from a farmhouse in the South of Bordeaux.
In original antique condition sound and soli...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
These are superbly comfortable arm chairs, they have a rounded deeply buttoned back with a little carving in the Burr...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Six French Dining Chairs Oak Chairs Rush Seats Provincial Style, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Straw and walnut chairs made in Dordogne.
Artisanal work with local walnut, the production of walnuts being one of the local specialties of the region.
A charming set of six French provincial chairs made in the 1970s.
The rush seats and backs are in excellent condition.
A set of dining chairs that would make a fabulous addition to a breakfast or dining room or conservatory.
Shipping:
L 140 P 60...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
18th Century Walnut Bregere, Upholstered
Located in El Monte, CA
This statement 18th century French walnut bergère is a stunning example of the craftsmanship and artistry of this period. The Frenc...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning Pair of French Black Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning pair of 20th century French quality leather and ebonised wooden upholstered black leather club armchairs. Retaining the original leather ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of late 19th century carved armchairs or lounge chairs featuring newly upholstered walnut frames. The large frames are decorated in the French Provincial or Louis XV ta...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Caned Carved Walnut Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Classic French bench features beautifully carved walnut with a caned seat and back.
Mid-20th century
Comfortably seats two.
Dimensions: 47" L x 21" D x 34" H Seat height: 15".
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Glossy Leather Wingback Chairs by Richard Himmel Interiors
Located in Skokie, IL
This fabulous pair of tall wingback chairs in the French Provincial style was designed by well-known interior designer, Richard Himmel, of Chicago, and produced in 1970. The high-bac...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Hammer Dakota French Bergere Tuscan Green Leather Club Arm Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Dakota Bergere chair and ottoman by Hammer Fine Furniture. Featuring French styling with Tuscan Field Green Leather and Brixton Crackle finish frame with nailhead trim. Made...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Thomasville Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Fauteuil and Ottoman
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered bergere or lounge chair with ottoman
By Thomasville
USA, late 20th century
Walnut frame, with floral patterned uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture.
The frame is made of antique wood, gilded, simply wonderful.
T...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century French Country Walnut , Cane and Upholstered Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century French Country Walnut , Cane and Upholstered Seat side chair in very good vintage condition.
Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth and stands 40" tall. Seat height is 18:
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Antique Ornate French Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Ely, GB
Set of 2, Antique Ornate French Armchairs, Set of 2, circa late 19th Century.
The chairs have a lovely detailing and in good condition - one chair does have small repair the back re...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of (6) French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Fairfield White Upholstered Black Frame French Chaise Lounge
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely French inspired chaise lounge by Fairfield, circa 1990s. Features a black frame with a contoured back, white upholstery and saber legs. A comfy addition to any space. Measur...
Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
French Provincial Style Vintage Sofa
Located in Saint Louis, US
Vintage French Provincial sofa reupholstered in red and white striped silk. Combination feather and foam insert on the seats. Refinishe...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric
French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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French Provincial Ar...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton
Midcentury Baker Furniture French Style Bergere Chair
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Midcentury Baker Furniture French Style Bergere chair Chanelle type upholstery. In Louis XV Style, Walnut Solid Frame, Button Tacked Surrou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
By Coco Chanel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Louis XIV-style chaise lounge, circa 60's. This piece retains its original baby blue wide wale corduroy fabric in presentable condition-some ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Provincial Rush Seated Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
French provincial rush-seated side chairs, 19th century or later, with arched crest rails, finials, and bent-spindle "wheat" backs over rush-wov...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
20th Century French Wooden Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden upholstered armchair created in 20th Century France. This high-backed armchair oozes both an old-world elegance as well as a warm and approachable demeanor. The fresh off-wh...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique French Dining Chairs Walnut, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
set of 6 antique French walnut dining...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Early 20th Century Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric. The legs are beautifully carved.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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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