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
Late 19th Century European Arm Chair
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Late 19th century European Arm Chair. Tall back upholstered chair with lovely silk fabric in like-new condition. Finely carved front apron...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs are the perfect choice to add a casual yet sophisticated provin...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Designer Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern designer stool, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as well as in any bathroom. This charming piece is in the typical style ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Walnut French Provincial Accent Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of ...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood
Pair of 1920s Swedish Fauteuils Armchairs Upholstered in Mid-Taupe Linen Fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of lovely Swedish armchairs circa 1920s designed in the French manner.
The wood surround has decorative detailing with a light wash which shows some traces of the original pai...
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1910s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen
Mid 20th Century French Provincial Style Channel Back Accent Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage French Provincial upholstered accent armchair, unbranded. Mahogany frame with rounded arms, channel back and cabriole front legs. Features an upholstered fabric in a neutra...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Tapestry Wing back Armchairs
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming pair of Provincial French wingback chairs. An unusual duo of oak-framed armchairs upholstered in a striking rose-themed floral tapestry. All original and thought to be a tot...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs by Emanuel, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Bau Furniture Co, 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...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Wood and Straw Stool, France 1970, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Wood and straw chair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt.
A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate classic...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Christopher Guy Cafe de Paris Bistro Bar Stool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offeringone of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A
Christopher guy cafe de paris bistro stool with a champagne silver leaf fin...
Category
Early 2000s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vintage French Rush Armchairs in Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A pair of Vintage rush armchairs in style of Francis Jourdain, France, 1950.
This pair is in good condition, confortable and brings a warm feeling in a d...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vintage Sofa in Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
Restored and recovered in two Robert Kime fabrics
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 fruitwood. These harvest benches feature a 1.5-inch thick...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Floral Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Country Louis XV style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid oak frames, with upholstered seats and backs.
Measures:
Side ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Antique French Dressing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of primitive Country French Dressing Chairs. Time-softened hardwood frames with curved flat crest rails on the tall shaped slat backs...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak
French Provincial Country House
Very decorative and full of character
Decorated with geometrical motifs
This chest has the ideal si...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Child’s Size “Voltaire” Chair, 19th Century French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming child’s size “Voltaire” chair in beech with antique leather upholstery. Named for a similar chair seen in a portrait of the writer Voltaire, ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Style Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Seat cushion is foam surrounded by down feathers for maximum comfort without sagging.
Approximate Mea...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Brutalist Tripode Countryside Stool, 1940
Located in LYON, FR
Superb brutalist tripod stool from a French farmhouse around 1940, certainly in chestnut wood. Pretty rustic assemblies and authentic patina make it a pretty ornamental stool that is...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Ash
Period 1770s Era Italian Provincial Walnut Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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1770s Italian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Superb Pair of French Country Style Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Lyre back armchairs having wonderful beaded Lyre backs with stylized flowers, soft scrolled arms, mellow toned Wood, Turned Legs and a very pleasing and u...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair
France, Circa 1920s
Carved painted wood frame, with cream damask patterned upholstery
Measures: 23.25"W x 19.5"D x 33"H. Seat...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Modern oak work stool from the French province, 1960s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great patina and a dynamic shape, a feast for the eyes.
Typical Mid Century Modern work stool from the French province.
Due to the leg slanted to the back, the armchair reaches a d...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great hand carved wooden high back chair with sea grass seat from Spain, 1960s.
The pictures speak for themselves.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
'6' Mid Century French Wingback Cane Dining Chairs by Mariano Garcia of Spain
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of (6) mid century French wingback cane dining chairs by Mariano Garcia of Spain
Approximate Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Christian Audigier Grande-Dame French Provincial Toile Tufted Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Grande Dame tufted sofa featuring a toile de jouy French provincial style fabric upholstery. Designed by Christian Audigier (French 1958-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, floral striped ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Pair of Oversized Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE
With heavy Cotton Damas...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Pair Louis XV Style Bergeres by MGM
Located in Hanover, MA
A pair of Louis XV provincial style blue/gray painted bergeres upholstered in cream colored mohair with brass nailhead trim.
Price shown is per pair.
We believe these came from Trouv...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
really stunningly beautiful accent chair attributed to CAROL HICKS BOLTON...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton
Mid-Century Globe Furniture Colony Court French Occasional Side or Vanity Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
1950s Globe furniture colony court accent chair. French inspired with walnut finish. Features a serpentine crest rail, gold bambook design fabric and cabr...
Category
1950s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Beautifully Shaped Old Wooden Stools, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 4 beautifully shaped old wooden stools, 1950s
The original black color makes the stools elegant and slim.
Two different seat heights. 2 x 38cm and 2 x 42cm.
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming petite French Provincial style bench that is newly upholstered in Belgium linen and detailed with brass nailheads.
Category
1940s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Antique High Back Parlor Chair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French antique throne high back parlor chair with original floral upholstery and tacks. Carved wooden frame with scrolling floral motif dated 18...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining armchairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, carved curved arm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Four 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique set of four walnut dining chairs with gorgeous patterned rush seats made in the country French provincial style. The chairs feature an aged walnut finish with a lovely...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Marge Carson Huntington Manor Statement Lounge Chair Model HT49
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Marge Carson Huntington Manor lounge chairs Model HT49
Impressively scaled with Leatherback, distressed wood finish highlighted with subtle gilt accents, and French nail trim.
Ap...
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1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
French Leather Upholstered Long Foot Stool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French leather upholstered long foot stool
A Lovely piece standing on fluted shaped legs and the 5” deep seat is upholstered in beautifully soft “M...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
French Provincial Louis XV Pearled Armchairs - Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Beautif...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
French Provencal Kids Chair in Lavender Patina and Burlap Seat
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool wooden child chair in lavender patina. France, 1940s
This cute chair is handcrafted in wood and painted in lavender color. The seat is upholstered w...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Burlap, Wood
1800s French Louis XIII Walnut Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
1800s Fre...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
French Provincial Louis XV Down Cushions Fauteuil Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Pair of Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Hand-Carved Wood Fauteuil Armchairs
With spring-s...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Down
Vintage Pair of Regal Carved Fruitwood French Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A magnificent pair of carved fruitwood French bergere style armchairs having glorious very light yellow scalamandre style upholstery with pineapples, rasberries, foliage and such.
M...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair of Fine Quality Caned French Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With wide square backs, the carved frames with bow crests and ribbed scrolled arms. The bleached frame with serpentine skirt rails raised on fluted tapering legs with shaped three pa...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Provincial Charles X Fruitwood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial Louis Phillippe / Charles X fruitwood armchair of typical form with long rectangular upholstered back with downswept arms above a plan seatraile on four cabriole le...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Handcarved & Caned Italian Blonde Armchairs; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 20th Century Italian hand carved and caned armchairs. The natural cane back and seats have been stripped to a nude finish. The chairs are in excellen...
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Set of Six Parcel Gilt Vintage Dining Chairs with Finials in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
Elegance in the French taste describes this set of six vintage painted and parcel gilt dining chairs circa 1930 to 1950. The chairs have an elegant quality, but they also reflect the country surroundings of provincial design. The floor level "stretchers," which are called slides, are used on dining tables where there is a carpet under the dining table, an increasing occurrence in the 20th century that would lessen the wear on the rug more than chair feet...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together.
They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Woven Wicker and Wood Gio Ponti Style Chair 1950's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Wood and woven wicker chair in the style of Gio Ponti from Paris, France 1950's.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Antique Walnut Throne Armchair with French Tapestry and Carved Wood, 19th XIX
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique walnut throne armchair with French Tapestry and carved wood. 19th XIX $875
This chair is a treasure from the past. Its solid walnut wood frame gives it stability and an e...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Yellow Painted Cabriole Leg Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial yellow painted cabriole leg vanity bench seat. Item features wood and molded plastic frame, upholstered seat, cabriole legs,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Siesta Chaise Lounge Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
What a find. Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern high-back patio lounge chairs . These chairs have the original color and patina. They're in good condition considering th...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
1950s French Style Carved and Painted Settee or Sofa in Blue Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1950s French style carved and painted settee or sofa. The scale is wonderful and the blue linen blend fabric is in like new condition. It is unmarked. The arm height...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron scrolled feet. These early 20th Century examples are rare to find in such lovely condi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
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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