Vintage French Provincial Ladder Back Chairs with Linen Seat; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Lovely French carved ladderback chair with a distressed matte white finish. The chairs feature hand carved details & new Belgian linen seats.
Hardwood
Set of Six French Provincial Ladder-Back Chairs with Rush Seats, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Provincial workshop, set of six ladder-back chairs, oak and rush, France, 1940s.
Rush, Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Oak Rush Seat Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming pair of French Provincial ladder-back chairs dates from the late 19th-century (circa 1880–1900) and embodies the timeless simplicity of traditional rural craftsmanship.
Rush, Oak
Antique French Provincial Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Astoria, NY
French provincial ladder-back dining chairs sourced in Provence, dating to the late 19th century.
Rush, Oak
Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs. Crafted in solid oak, this charming set features classic ladder-back silhouettes with gently contoured slats ...
Oak
Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
A handsome set of six late 19th century French provincial ladderback dining chairs, sourced in Provence, France. These chairs embody the honest, utilitarian elegance of traditional F...
Rush, Walnut
Set of Six French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs w/ Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredible set of six French Provincial dining chairs in dark-stained oak.
Fabric, Oak
Vernacular Ladder Back Chair
Located in Chireno, TX
Vernacular ladder back chair in birch with later rush seat. Created in the 19th century with unusual decorative turned finial ears atop the back's stiles. Wonderfully slightly missha...
Rush, Birch
Set Of 6 Country French Style Ladder Back Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chairs with rush seats and ladder backs, box stretcher with turned stretcher to front and rails with wavy lines and decorative carved hash marks to rails.
Rush, Wood
$12,250 / set
Custom Set of Eight French Style Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
These chairs, constructed in sturdy oak, but finished in a fruitwood stain offer the best of both worlds: Handsome French country style and solid, substantial construction. The rush ...
Oak
$1,410 / set
Country Dining Ladder Back Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a classic ladder-back design and distinctive pegged construction, this chair showcases a handcrafted appeal that enhances any dining space. Finished in a rich Mahogany Stra...
Wood
Set of Five Wooden Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, France, 1950s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Charming set of five handcrafted wooden ladder-back chairs, featuring beautifully sculpted wavy slat backs and handwoven rush seats.
Rush, Oak
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s – Set of 2 A charming set of two French Provincial oak and rush chairs, crafted in France during the 1960s.
Rush, Oak
Set of Four French Rustic Ladder-Back Dining Chairs, Rush Seats, c. 1960
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
The chairs feature tall ladder backs, distinctive rounded knop finials and traditional handwoven rush seats.
Rush, Wood
C18th century French country provincial chair
Located in London, GB
A charming C18th provincial french oak chair which has a tall ladder back, turned legs and curved stretcher.
Oak
Set 6 Vintage French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Rush Seat Bleached Oak Farmhouse
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 6 Vintage French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Rush Seat Bleached Oak Farmhouse. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 antique/vintage French chairs, perfect for either a dining roo...
Rush, Oak
White Country Dining Ladder Back Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a classic ladder-back design and distinctive pegged construction, this chair showcases a handcrafted appeal that enhances any dining space. Finished in a lightly distressed...
Wood
$3,836Sale Price / set|20% Off
20th Century French Set Of Six Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French set of six oak ladder-back dining chairs showcases traditional craftsmanship and timeless rustic charm.
Oak
Set of Four Elm French Country Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French rural workshop, set of four ladder-back dining chairs, solid wood and rush, France, 1950s. Solid wood frames in a warm, dark tone. Each chair has two tall vertical stiles for...
Rush, Elm
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs, c. 1880. Walnut ladder back wood frames with carved foliage on lower stretcher and cabriole legs. Sea...
Rush, Walnut
Set Six French Provinical Partial Gilt And Ebonized Slat Ladder Back Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent Set of Six French Provinical style skillfully Partial Gilt And crackled Ebonized Slat Ladder high Back Side Chairs with Custom upholstery. Measure 19" in width, 20" i...
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Sculptural Black Rattan High-Back Chair, France, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
French sculptural rattan chair featuring a striking architectural silhouette with an exceptionally tall ladder back and angular geometric base. The black-lacquered frame contrasts e...
Fabric, Rattan
Set of 14 Ladder Back and Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large set of fourteen ladderback and rush seat side chairs will add comfort to any dining room. Handmade of solid oak frames, each chair includes sculpted wavy slat backs and handw...
Rush, Oak
Century Furniture French Country Carved Solid Oak Ladder Back Armchairs, Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid oak frames, w...
Upholstery, Oak
$1,271Sale Price / set|25% Off
Ladder Back Dining Chairs Harvest Stenciled Rush Seat by L Hitchcock
By Hitchcock
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 ...
Rush, Wood
Set of Ten Country French Provincial Fruitwood Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A handsome set of ten mid-century country French Provincial style dining chairs with rush seats, comprised of eight side chairs and two armchairs.
Rush, Fruitwood
1950's FRENCH SET OF 6 FARM COUNTRY HOUSE LADDER BACK DINING CHAIRS STRAW SEATS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London An elegant set of six French ladder-back dining chairs from the 1950s, expertly crafted in solid oak with hand-woven rush seats.
Straw, Oak
19th Century French Provincial Rush Seat Armchairs, Hand-Crafted Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Featuring elegantly shaped ladder backs with scalloped crest rails and hand-turned arm supports, these chairs embody the understated refinement of traditional French country design.
Rush, Wood
Louis XV Provincial French Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Louis XV provincial style white and blue painted dining armchairs, 20th century. Standing on four cabriole legs with hand rush seat. Serpentine form, ladder back frame ...
Wood, Rush
French 19th Century Pair of Country Provincial Solid Oak Corner Chairs
Located in Carmine, TX
A charming pair of French Country corner chairs crafted in solid oak, featuring beautifully turned barley twist legs and stretchers, carved ladder-back crests, and handwoven rush sea...
Rush, Oak
Antique Spanish Country Oak Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs – Set of 10
Located in Astoria, NY
A characterful set of ten early 20th century Spanish Country dining chairs sourced in Provence. Crafted from solid oak, each chair features a tall, architectural back with deeply sca...
Rush, Oak
Pair of Early 20th Century French Provincial Low Oak Chairs with Rush Seats
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming pair of antique low chairs was crafted in France circa 1920 and reflects the honest simplicity of traditional French Provincial seating.
Rush, Oak
French 19th Century Louis XV Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
This elegant set of French Country dining chairs dates to the 19th century and is crafted from solid walnut with beautifully carved ladder-back splats and graceful cabriole legs. The...
Rush, Walnut
Set of 4 French Provincial Oak Chairs with Rush Seats, Circa 1900
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming set of four French Provincial dining chairs, dating to circa 1900, beautifully captures the warmth and authenticity of rural craftsmanship.
Oak, Rush
$2,850 / set
Pair French Dressing Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair French dressing chairs. Pair vintage French provincial chairs with shaped top rail, ladder back and low rush seat for putting on your boots in the morning at your French chateau...
Wood
Century Furniture French Country Oak Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style ladder back side chairs or dining chairs By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid oak fra...
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Antique French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair in Carved Oak
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th c. French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair. French rush-seat corner chair, Coin du Feu. 19th Century French Provincial-style carved oak armchair with open backs and rush seat.
Rush, Oak
19th Century Antique French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair in Carved Oak
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th c. French Bobbin rush corner chair. French rush-seat corner chair, Coin du Feu. 19th Century French Provincial-style carved oak armchair with open backs and rush seat.
Rush, Oak
$2,332 / set
Set of Six French Pine and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs Pine frame Rush seat Seat height 45cm France Mid Century A set of six farmhouse-style dining chairs, each with a charming and rustic design that evokes ...
Rush, Pine
In the Manner of Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
In the Manner of Guillerme et Chambron, Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1950s. This set of four dining chairs is built in solid oak with a warm honey finish that highlights the open grai...
Leather, Oak
French Wabi-Sabi wood and wicker side Chair, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / chair / wood and wicker / Wabi sari / French provincial / Antique Charming rustic side chair from the French countryside in wabi-sabi style.
Wicker, Wood
Set Of Six 1970s French Oak Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six 1970s French oak dining chairs embodies the enduring appeal of provincial craftsmanship paired with relaxed modern comfort.
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage French Brutalist Dining Chairs by Georges Robert, 1950s, Set of 6
By Georges Robert
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
The set features chunky cylindrical legs, curved ladder backs, handwoven rush seats, warm natural texture, and a rustic Brutalist design language, giving it a strong and recognisable...
Rush, Wood
Set Of Four 20th Century French Oak Dining Chairs With Upholstered Seats
Located in High Point, NC
This set of four 20th century French oak dining chairs showcases a charming provincial aesthetic with beautifully carved ladder backs and sturdy turned legs.
Upholstery, Oak
French Provincial Decorative Child’s High Chair, Late 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming French provincial child’s high chair, likely dating from the late 18th century, circa 1780–1800, is a remarkable example of vernacular country furniture.
Elm, Linen
Pair of French Solid Beech Ladder-Back Armchairs with Rush Seats, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of French Solid Beech Ladder-Back Armchairs with Rush Seats, France, 1950s This elegant pair of ladder-back armchairs originates from France and dates to the 1950s—a decade cel...
Rush, Beech
Late 19th Century Empire Ebonized Opera Chairs With Custom Tiger Upholstery-Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
Finished in a deep black ebonized paint, these chairs retain their graceful ladder backs, turned legs, and delicate carved cresting.
Walnut, Upholstery, Paint
20th Century French Spindle-Back Oak Armchair with Bouclé Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted from solid oak with a softly bleached finish, the chair features turned spindle detailing along the back, arms, and legs—hallmarks of traditional French craftsmanship.
Bouclé, Oak
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
The tall back features a two-ladder back ending with a flat top armrest rail.
Rush, Beech
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
The tall back features an arched two-ladder back ending with a flat top armrest rail.
Rush, Beech
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
The tall back features a two-ladder back with cross bars ending with a flat top armrest rail.
Rush, Beech
Late 19th C. French Campaign Style Iron Bronze Chaise Longue
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The folding chair features a dramatic elongated lounge form with a tall back, integrated arms, extended footrest, and an arched iron foot rail.
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 43.5 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Set of 8 French Ladder Back Dinning Chairs with Carved Flowers
Located in Livingston, NJ
These French ladder back dining chairs have carved flowers on the top of the chair, sides, front. They have cross-stretchers for added solidity which is adorned with a carved flower...
Wood
Set of 6 Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
This charming set of dining chairs with: out turned legs, shaped stretchers, unique woven split oak seats and tall pleasing designed ladder backs.
Oak
Mid 20th Century Maple French Country Barrel Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style barrel chairs, unbranded. Maple with a lightly distressed finish, ladder back design, curved crest rail, curved arms with turned supports, gold tones c...
Fabric, Maple
Set of 6 French Provincial Ladder-Back Chairs
Located in Pomona, CA
A set of 6 (2 arms + 4 sides) French Provincial ladder-back chairs with ultra-high backs.
Wood
French 20th Century Oak Chair Ladder
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A metamorphic chair that converts to a ladder–or library steps–made in early 20th century France from oak. The chairback features gracefully curved stiles and a top rail above a flat...
Metal
Set of French Provincial Style Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is a gorgeous set of four of French Provincial style ladder back dining or kitchen chairs with hand-woven rush seating.
Cherry
French Provincial Rush Seat Ladder Back Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage standalone chair, can be used as an accent piece for various different styles. The rush seat and ladder back make a perfect pair for a Classic and timeless chair de...
Rush, Wood
French Provincial Walnut Ladder Back Side Chairs 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French provincial walnut ladder-back side chairs, each with shaped crest rail above rush seats on four legs, 1890s or later.
Walnut
Sold
H 41.7 in W 17.6 in D 16.4 in
Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
This Set of Six 20th Century French Provincial Oak Ladder-Back Dining Chairs reflects the honest craftsmanship and understated elegance characteristic of rural French design.
Oak
Sold
H 37.75 in W 19.4 in D 18.25 in
Six Antique French Provincial Ladder Back Walnut Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
A stunning set of six late 19th-century French Provincial dining chairs, sourced from Provence, France.
Rush, Walnut
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 Choudrant, LA
Set 8 Antique French Provincial carved oak ladder back dining kitchen chair cane seat.
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 37.5 in W 17.25 in D 18.5 in
Six 19th Century French Provincial Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six late 19th century country French provincial ladder back dining chairs sourced directly from Provence, France.
Rush, Oak
Set of 6 French Country Ladder Back Chairs, Mid-19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A set of 6 French Country ladder back chairs in elm with rush seats.
Elm
Set ofTen French Ladder Back Dining Chairs c.1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (10) French Provincial style dining ladder back armchairs.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage French Country Provincial Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country provincial ladder back rush seat dining chairs signed B.
Wood
Eight French Ladder Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French dining chairs w/ rush seats. The ladder back chairs stand on four cabriole legs that end in a rams head foot. The chairs have been stripped to their natural walnu...
Rush, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 44 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Country
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat French Country. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 antique French chairs, perfect for either a dining room or k...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 41.75 in W 19 in D 17.75 in
Vintage French Dining Chairs Set 6 Oak Barley Twist Rush Seat Ladder Back
Located in Choudrant, LA
Vintage French Dining Chairs Set 6 Oak Barley Twist Rush Seat Ladder Back . Direct from France, a charming set of six vintage French chairs, with classic French Country charm and cl...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 19 in D 15.5 in
Set 6 Vintage French Dining Chair Rush Seat Louis XV Ladder Back Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 6 Vintage French Dining Chair Rush Seat Louis XV Ladder Back Carved Oak. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 vintage French chairs with classic French style. Beveled, serpenti...
Rush, Oak
Set of Eight French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of eight Provincial style oak ladder back dining chairs, with rush seats, from France.
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 43 in W 19.25 in D 22.75 in
Century Furniture French Country Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style ladder back dining chairs By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid oak frames, with u...
Upholstery, Oak
Sold
H 43 in W 19.25 in D 22.75 in
Century Furniture French Country Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Century Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Country, French Provincial, or William and Mary style ladder back dining chairs By Century Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid oak frames, with up...
Upholstery, Oak
Set of Six French Oak Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A charming set of six French oak ladder back chairs made in the 1940s. A beautiful carved shell cartouche graces the chairs’ top and front rails. The rush seats are in excellent anti...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Country French Napoleon III Period Ladder Back Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Birmingham, AL
Country French Napoleon III period ladder back prie dieu or prayer chair handcrafted of walnut having the original velvet upholstery, circa 1870s.
Walnut
SET 4 Antique French Country Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
SET 4 Antique French Country Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak. Direct from France, a set of 4 antique French dining chairs, with classic French style that compliments any dé...
Oak
Set of Four Antique Rush Seat Ladder-Back Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This set of four antique rush seat ladder-back chairs features beautifully woven rush seats, dating to the 19th century. Crafted from solid hardwood with a rich, warm patina, each c...
Rush, Hardwood
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H 41.5 in W 18.25 in D 17.5 in
Set 6 Antique French Ladder Back Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Country
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 6 antique French ladder back dining chairs carved oak rush seat country. Direct from France, a lovely set of 6 antique French chairs, perfect for either a dining room or kitch...
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 38.5 in W 16 in D 15.5 in
Set 10 Antique French Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs Rush Seat Vintage Country
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 10 Antique French Ladder Back Oak Dining Chairs Rush Seat Vintage Country. Direct from France, an original set of TEN (10) vintage French dining chairs, perfect for either a din...
Rush, Oak
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.