Pair of Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice pair of French Provincial cane back side chairs. The chairs have high backs.
Cane, Walnut
French Provincial Slipper Chairs with Cane & Velvet, Rocaille Carvings
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of early 20th C. French Country slipper chairs with beautifully maintained cane seats & backs. The pair is enhanced with custom cushions upholstered in the mid 1970's in Jack...
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century French Provincial Style Hand Painted Blue / White / Pink Caned Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French hand painted carved fruitwood chair that has been hand painted in a lovely blue, white and pink diamond. The cushion is vintage and shows lite wear. It is unm...
Cane, Fruitwood
French Provincial Armchair, Carved Wood & Cane, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (20th century) rustic style armchair with carved faux tree branch design having an oval cane back and upholstered seat.
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1940s French Provincial Walnut & Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced in Provence, France, this set of six French Provincial dining chairs is crafted from solid walnut and embodies the understated elegance of traditional French design with subt...
Cane, Walnut
Set of 5 Walnut Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs
By Heritage Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of French Provincial cane back side chairs. The chairs have high backs.
Cane, Walnut
$1,496Sale Price / set|25% Off
French Country Louis XV or Bergère Style Pair Cane Wingback Chairs by Fairfield
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage French Country or French Provincial Louis XV or Bergere style chairs composed of walnut toned wood frames, low backs with cane inset wingback sides, cabriole front l...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Set of Six French Provincial Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dreamy set of six French hand-carved dining chairs featuring caned seats and a Gustavian style painted finish.
Linen, Cane, Wood
$2,096Sale Price / set|25% Off
Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs...
Cane, Wood
1970s French Provincial Double-Caned Hand-Carved Wingback Chair with Ikat Seat
Located in Lancaster, PA
This is a a French Provincial Carved Solid Wood Double-Caned Wingback Chair The upholstery fabric on the seat is a brightly colored Ikat cotton material, replete with matching pipin...
Cane, Hardwood
$1,683Sale Price / set|25% Off
French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (6) French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE Seats are made of a shiny, sta...
Cane, Wood
Pair of Vintage Provincial High-Back Cane Armchairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
The Italian Provincial style — that particular synthesis of French neoclassical vocabulary, warm walnut, and decorative cane that defined a significant strand of American furniture p...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Set of 8 French Provincial Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice set of French provincial dining chairs by Drexel Heritage.
Oak
Antique French Louis XV Style Provincial Walnut Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 12
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined and well-proportioned set of twelve early 20th century French Provincial dining chairs, executed in the Louis XV taste and sourced in Provence.
Cane, Walnut
Pair Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs. Measures 24" in width, 23" in depth, 38.5" in height, Seat height is 20". Arms height is 26...
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Walnut
$880Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Provincial Louis XV Style Cane Back with Plaid Upholstery Chair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
French Provincial Louis XV Style Cane Back with Plaid Upholstery Chair, a Pair: A charming pair of French Provincial armchairs inspired by the Louis XV style.
Upholstery, Wood
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.
Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Set Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane Chairs
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of five Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane high back dining Chairs. Two armchairs and 3 side chairs.
Cane, Walnut
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Back Armchairs
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage French Hooded Chair with Caning and Scalamandre Fabric, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage double caned French Hooded or Porters chair with newly upholstered Scalamandre Toile Fabric.
Fabric, Cane
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Cane Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Yellow Cane Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Style Yellow Cane Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair.
Cane, Wood
$1,080Sale Price|22% Off
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French late 19th century caned chairs; all caning was done by hand and has stayed unbelievably strong for years. Antique French Country hand caned seat, walnut chair. Has a ...
Wood
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cane Dining Side Chairs with Shapely Cabriol...
Cane, Wood
Antique French Provincial Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cane back and seat, carved stretcher, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, finely carved details, cabriole legs, very nice antique item. Slight variation in color and carvi...
Walnut
French Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Chairs, Cherry Wood & Cane, Circa 1950s
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French Mid Century faux bamboo parlor chairs made of cherry wood with woven cane seats. Good quality sturdy chairs. Light wear with minor scuffs and scratches. Circa 1950s....
Cane, Cherry
1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1949s with this exquisite blue and white toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outsta...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
$7,500 / set
Ten French Provincial-style dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant set of eight French Provincial-style dining chairs, including six side chairs and two armchairs, crafted with beautifully shaped walnut frames and graceful cabriole legs j...
Leather, Cane, Walnut
$1,346Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage French Faux Bamboo Cane Linen Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Faux Bamboo, Linen, Wood
Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV Green Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV style (20th Cent) walnut carved side chairs with a shaped cane back and green upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
French Provincial Hollywood Regency Pretzel Cane Back Dining Chair - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chairs - S...
Wood
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered se...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered s...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs - Set of 6.
Walnut
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, and up...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$1,421Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Cane
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection" USA, 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats....
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Six Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs w/ Caned Seats and Spindle Backs
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs With Caned Seats and Spindle Backs - Set 6 **we will include the vintage tie on seat cushion which are old and faded but could be useful to ...
Cane, Oak
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs. Seats are caned. Caning in goos condition.
Wood
$2,064Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Rare Pair of Beechwood and Cane Rocking Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of vintage rocking chairs showcases the timeless beauty of curved wood craftsmanship paired with the elegance of handwoven cane seating. Made from high-quality be...
Cane, Beech
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style armchairs or dining captain chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Baker Furniture Style French Provincial Louis XV Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholster...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Henredon French Country Oak Dining Side Chair With Caned Seat & Spindle Back
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
Henredon French Country Oak Dining Side Chair With Caned Seat & Spindle Back. These are model 9300 28 and signed on underside. We have five side chairs available at time of listing a...
Wood, Oak
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chic French Louis XVI barrel chair with new gray lacquer finish and gold todd hase upholstery. Lovely Caine work on the barrel shape.
Berlin Iron
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. The hand-caned seats raised on squa...
Cane, Hardwood
Unusual Pair Oversized French Bergeres Chairs / Louis XV Style
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Oversized French Bergeres Chairs / Louis XV Style... Amazing quality , style and design. Exquisitely re-upholstered,Extremely comfortable. Seldom seen 5-leg design. Hand...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
$1,496Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage French Country Oak Wingback Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For full item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of...
Cane, Oak
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV Caned Carved Fauteuils or Arm Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair French Provincial armchairs carved wooden frames, cane backs, and orange silk taffeta plaid upholstery.
Upholstery, Cane, 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. Come with the two pillows. Measure 29"...
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Arm Chairs - a Pair.
Cane, Walnut
French Heritage Pink Velvet Arm Chair, Provincial Style
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A stunning French Heritage arm chair with the perfect pop of pink to brighten up your space. Measurements: 41.25" high, 29" wide, and 25" deep with an arm height of 26.5", seat heig...
Velvet, Cane
Set of Six Mid 20th Century French Riviera Rattan Armchairs, Provence
Located in Astoria, NY
Sourced from Châteauneuf-les-Martigues in Provence, France, this elegant set of six French Riviera dining armchairs showcases exceptional craftsmanship and intricate handwoven rattan...
Metal
Pair French Country Walnut Cane and Upholstered Club Accent Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair French Country Walnut, Cane and Upholstered Club Accent Chairs. Measures 25" in width, 26" in depth and 31" in height. Seat height 18. Arm height 26". Seat Interior width 21" a...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 4 Vintage French Faux Bois Chairs With Rush Seat and Cane Back
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible set of 4 chairs. This set is featuring a beautifully carved faux bois or twig motif thru the frame. These chairs showcase a caned back and rush seating, exuding a perfect...
Wicker, Wood
Set of Six Cane Back and Cane Seat French Chairs
Located in Clinton, AR
Set of six cane back and cane seat French chairs.
Cane
Mid-Century Pair of French Style Carved Wood & Cane Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century pair of French Provincial style double cane wicker and carved wood chairs.
Fabric, Wicker, Wood
Unavailable
H 31 in W 23 in D 20 in
Pair of 20th Century French Petal Chairs with Cane and Blue Velvet Fabric
Located in Livingston, NJ
Pair of interesting vintage French chairs. Blue velvet fabric with tassel trim and dark bronze nailheads on the inside back. The frames are hand painted in an antique cream accented ...
Cane, Wood
Unavailable
H 58 in W 29 in D 31 in
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...
Wood
Set of Four Vintage French Side Chairs
Located in Chamblee, GA
Four beautiful side chairs imported from Italy in the 1980s. They are of solid mahogany painted a grayish white color. The caned backs have carving on the top and on the cabriole leg...
Mahogany, Paint, Cane
Pair of French Provincial Caned Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Charming pair of French Provincial caned chairs. Rare style and in a very good condition.
Cane, Oak
Pair of French Provincial Caned Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Charming pair of French Provincial caned chairs. Rare style and in a very good condition.
Cane, Oak
Pair of French Provincial Caned Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Charming pair of French Provincial caned chairs. Rare style and in a very good condition.
Cane, Oak
Pair of French Provincial Caned Chairs
Located in Paris, FR
Charming pair of French Provincial caned chairs. Rare style and in a very good condition.
Cane, Oak
Vintage French Provincial Double Cane Lounge Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage French provincial double cane armchair accent chair.
Cane, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Caned Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of 19th century French Provincial walnut side chairs. Vintage French Country caned seat walnut chairs Each chair has a waisted balloon back with cabriole legs ending in scrolled...
Walnut, Cane
19th Century French Provincial Walnut Caned Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century French Provincial walnut side chair. Antique French Country caned seat walnut chair.
Wood
French Provincial Carved Solid Wood Double Cane Wingback Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French provincial carved solid wood double cane wingback chair Damask fabric is Satin Cotton so it looks different depending on the lighting and angle you are looking at it.
Cotton, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 39.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
6 Kindel Furniture Michigan Chair Company French Provincial Caned Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of six Kindel Furniture Co. french provincial dining chairs featuring serpentine form with caned back, fauteuil arms, white and gold painted accents and striped velvet fa...
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
(5) Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs Model 2377
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 5 vintage Henredon French provincial cane back dining chairs Model 2377 Set includes 2 arm and 3...
Cane
Set of Twelve Country French Provincial Fruitwood Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable set of twelve hand-crafted French dining chairs constructed from fruitwood. Made in the country French provincial taste featuring caned seats and backs.
Cane, Fruitwood
Set of 8 Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Medina, OH
Set of 8 Thomasville French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs. 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs included.
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of (6) French provincial cane back dining chairs by Century Furniture seats are made of a shiny, s...
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 40 in W 22 in D 24 in
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 44.25 in W 21.25 in D 23.25 in
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Back Side Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style side chairs or dining chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 44.25 in W 21.25 in D 23.25 in
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 44.25 in W 21.25 in D 23.25 in
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 44.25 in W 21.25 in D 23.25 in
Thomasville French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Thomasville USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 39.25 in W 22 in D 20 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Carved Cherry Wood and Cane Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of ten French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid carved cherry wood frames, with caned backs and upholstere...
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
French Provincial Dining Chairs Caned Made in Italy Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Cane, Wood
Sold
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set 8 Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Ladder Back Dining Chair Cane Seat
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 8 Antique French Provincial carved oak ladder back dining kitchen chair cane seat.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 43.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Dining Side Chair High Back Caned Provincial
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Provincial highback dining or side chair. Made from walnut with foliate carvings, caned seat/backing and canbriole legs.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 43.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Antique French Louis XV Walnut Dining Side Chair High Back Caned Provincial
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Provincial highback dining or side chair. Made from walnut with foliate carvings, caned seat/backing and cabriole legs.
Cane, Walnut
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.