French Provincial Benches
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
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 i...
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2010s American French Provincial Benches
Materials
Metal
Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench.
New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt.
Gently curved legs hand painted & accented ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of early 20th century handcarved walnut French country style benches. These benches have been newly upholstered in a sage green French country Toile. The benches have ...
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Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique French Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Carved Oak Lion Pew
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Carved Oak Lion Pew.
Direct from France, a wonderful antique French hall bench, with a charming combination of French style an...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry
Located in Shreveport, LA
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry Piece.
Direct from France, a stunning antique French hall bench...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Country French Four Seat Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Country French bench with dark stained beech wood frame and natural rush seat. Right arm repaired. Perfect for a hallway or entryway.
Dimensions: 69"W x 15"D x 36"H
Seat: 17"H
Cont...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Rush, Beech
French Pine Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very long French armless pine bench from the turn of the 20th century. The hardwood is very smooth with a fine patina. The back has a comfortable sl...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood, 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 and vegetal motifs
This chest has the ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
French antique bench in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid walnut with its unique grain. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a col...
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Long bench made of solid wood with a beautiful patina and iron rivets. The bench stands on three legs, with the backrest and seat made from a continuous wooden plank.
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19th Century German Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Softwood
18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Bench, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Antique Castle Bench in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patina...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
French country oak bench
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique bench made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Elm
Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings.
Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or e...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Cast Stone
French Provincial Style Bench France circa 1950s Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Provincial Style Bench, France, circa 1950s. It is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 3 yards of your fabric after purchase.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
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...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine
French antique solid oak bench
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid oak of excellent craftsmanship. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a c...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine
Pair of Antique Benches With leather Upholstery & Giltwood Frames, France 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the elegance of your living space with this exquisite Pair of Antique Benches from France, dating back to the 1900's. Featuring luxurious leather upholstery in a rich brown h...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench.
New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt.
Gently curved legs hand painted & accented ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusual French 1940s bench in solid pine with leather upholstery.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Leather, Pine
Pair of French Trestle Base Solid Oak Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome pair of French oak benches from the 19th century with single top planks on substantial trestle bases. These wonderful benches have gorgeous color and patina, with beautifu...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Bench Ottoman Stool in Walnut New Upholstered in Vintage French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Provincial Walnut Stool Ottoman with vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s
A Turn of the century backless carved walnut bench or stool raised on four scroll ended legs.
This stylish ottoman has a clean classical design with the counterpoint of the rustic accent of the new upholstery with french vintage linen fabric.
This bench is in fully restored condition, structurally sound. Re-upholstered with a vintage french linen fabric...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
French country elm bench
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique bench made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Elm
19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew was designed to be attractive from all angles! Hand-crafted from thick planks and beams of solid old-growth white oak, it featu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Very Fine Carved French Upholstered Bench w/ Cane Panels MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved French Upholstered Bench w/ Cane Panels MINT
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style ladder back settee w/ leather cushion & rush seat. The bench stand on six straight legs connected by bottom stretchers. Car...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Leather, Maple
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 Benches
Materials
Brass
Glamorous Plush Upholstered Animal Print Chenille French Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Plush vintage chenille animal print classic French style bench having lovely splayed legs and tufted curved sides.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Large Early 20th Century French Bench in Oak with Long Seat, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Large French Bench in Oak with Long Seat
Seat height 47cm
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
1950s Painted Green and Carved Silver Gilt Venetian Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s painted green and silver gilt Venetian bench. It is a wonderful transitional piece that can work from the foot of the bed to a hall or a formal living room...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
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 i...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Benches
Materials
Metal
Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing French half round sofa by the famous duo Guillerme et Chambron from the 1960s. Guillerme et Chambron represent a significant moment in French m...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style painted side tables or stools with upholstered top. Use as stools for extra seating. Rococo Style grey painted...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
19th Country French Provincial Painted Bench or Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming late 19th century country French provincial bench seat or footstool featuring a lacquer painted finish. The carved wood frame has serp...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century White Iron French Garden Seat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely 19th Century French wrought iron garden seat, circa 1880.
This wonderful seat has heart-shaped motifs to the back and a flat iron latticed seat.
It is in excellent condition w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid 20th Century Wrought Iron Outdoor Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful wrought iron outdoor bench. In vintage condition with original patina. Wonderful design and great detailing work.
Dimensions:
47...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Century French Bench Provincial Oak High Back, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French high back bench, circa 1890 to be recovered
French Provincial hand carved oak
In good antique condition with minor signs of use for its age, the upholstery is in good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Chestnut
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Bench w/ Drawer - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Benches w/ Drawer - Pair. Item features solid wood construction, distressed antiqued finish, single drawer with iron hardwar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine
Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench with Cabriole Legs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 37" W x 16" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
French Napoleón III pink Bench Provençal in washed wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and sophisticated French wooden bench or stool in Provençal style. The front and sides feature elegant carved ornamentation of veneered and vegetal shapes, running along its...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, uphol...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique oak bench
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique bench made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Vintage Bench Iron Lyre Pineapples
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Iron
French country cherrywood Benches, Set of 2
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French pair of antique benches made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Cherry
Large and Massive Wood Slatted Bench from the 1960s, Scandinavian
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large and Massive Wood Slatted Bench from the 1960s, Scandinavian
A wonderful Scandinavian teak slatted bench from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Metal
Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 39" W x 20" D x 19" Seat Height.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century French Empire reclining arm bench recamier carved old distressed finish.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Provincial Sue Et Mare Style Poufs or Ottomans - a Pair
By Louis Sue
Located in Saddle River, NJ
These vintage poufs are a perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of French style. The unique design and functional features make them a versatile and stylish piece that wil...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery
Early 1900 French Garden Bench with Dragons and Arrows
Located in amstelveen, NL
Garden bench, France, 1900
Fantastic early 1900 garden bench with dragons and arrows in cast iron. The original wooden planks serve as the seat and seatback, covered with many coats...
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Early 1900s European Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Iron
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 Benches
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
French Bench in Pine, Perriand Spirit, 1970's
Located in LYON, FR
Bench from Les Arcs station in France. Wood : pine. In the style and the period of Charlotte Perriand. The plate has been refinished and the feet kept their original patina.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine
Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of early 20th century handcarved walnut French country style benches. These benches have been newly upholstered in a sage green French country Toile. The benches have ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
French Box Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming box bench of diminutive proportions in pine with remnants of white and pink paint on the seat and sides.
The ample-sized box has a slatted backrest and two low arms and i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine, Paint
Pair of oak monastic community benches, France, early 20th century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of farm/monastic community benches.
Rustic / French provincial style.
France, early 20th century.
Good condition.
Dimensions:
height 46 cm
widt...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood, Oak
Provincial Style Giltwood and Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial Style Giltwood and Upholstered Bench . Measures 51" in width, 18" in depth and stands 18" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Large french brutalist farmhouse bench in solid oak
Located in LYON, FR
Large brutalist farmhouse bench in solid oak
Maison Lecan presents this sublime 19th-century farmhouse bench featuring a very thick, antique solid oak top, over 6 cm thick. The uniq...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
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 ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Additional information:
Materials: Feather, Paint, Wood
Color: Green...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
French Provincial benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include Guillerme et Chambron, and John Hall. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $8,950 while the average work can sell for $2,190.