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
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
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
French Provincial oak chair, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Oak
A Sculptural Three-Legged Provincial Vernacular Chair in Solid Oak France 1900
Located in Meer, VAN
A sculptural three-legged provincial vernacular chair. France, late 19th to early 20th century. A rare and characterful example of French vernacular craftsmanship, this three-legge...
Oak
Vintage Highland House French Provincial Spanish Oak Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
By Highland House
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional vintage seating set by Highland House of Hickory, North Carolina, features a pair of open-arm lounge chairs and a matching ottoman styled in the classic French Provincial...
Fabric, Hardwood
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. The 4 side chairs have cane backs and the two armchairs are fully upholstered in a rich mauve fabric. The ba...
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
Oversized Leather French Provincial Style Pickled Oak Bergere
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an oversized French Provincial bergere. It's upholstered in a lush Camel colored leather. The frame is made of oak that has been pickled. The legs are held together by 2 arch...
Leather, Wood, Oak
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
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
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
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
John Stuart French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By John Stuart USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with caned backs and Chinoiserie upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Set of 14 French Provincial Oak Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, 19th C.
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
John Stuart French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Side Chairs Pair
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style side chairs or dining chairs By John Stuart USA, Circa 1960s Carved oak, with caned backs and Chinoiserie upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
$3,776Sale Price / set|20% Off
1940's French Provincial Design Rush Dining Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage French Provincial Brutalist Design Patinated Oak & Rush Dining Chairs.
Rush, Oak
Set of Six French Provincial Bobbin-Turned Rush Chairs, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Provincial workshop, set of six dining chairs, solid oak and rush, France, 1940s.
Rush, Oak
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
French Provincial Design Dining Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury French Provincial Design Dining Chair set of 6 by Charles Dudouyt.
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
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
Set of 12 Late 19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A refined set of twelve late 19th century French Provincial Louis XV dining chairs, sourced in France and structurally revised in our workshop for stability and daily use.
Fabric, Oak
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Attributed to a provincial workshop in the spirit of French Country Modernism These chairs echo the codes of postwar French provincial craftsmanship, where rural artisans distilled ...
Rush, Oak
$934Sale Price / set|58% Off
Pair Dining Chairs Swiss Alp Escabelles Oak Brutalist Style, French, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of chairs, Swiss Alp escabelles in the brutalist style French, late 19th century Characterful One of the chairs has a sapwood part on the back (see last photo) please ask if ...
Oak
Set of Four French Henri II Carved Oak Dining Chairs with Figural Panels, Circa
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
An exceptional set of four French Henri II style dining chairs, crafted in solid oak during the late nineteenth century and distinguished by their remarkable hand-carved figural back...
Leather, Oak
$790 / item
Kalmar White Oak Montana Brown Entry Chair
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
The Kalmar Entry Chair is a refined balance of craftsmanship and natural texture. Constructed from solid white oak, each piece is finished in a warm Montana brown that highlights the...
Oak
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
Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair, France 1920's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair. Made in France, early 20th Century, 1920's period. Solid heavy oak slabs carved chair or side chair. This comes in very good original con...
Oak
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.
Oak
19th Century Antique French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair in Carved Oak
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Listing attributes: France; circa 1895; late 19th century; French Provincial style; solid oak; woven rush; hand-turned and handcrafted; corner chair or coin-de-feu chair.
Rush, Oak
Pair of French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Oak Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of French carved oak side accent chairs with new high end neutral upholstery. The back showcases a center crest of acanthus leaves in a wave pattern with flower detail ...
Upholstery, Oak
$1,680Sale Price / set|30% Off
French Oak Dining Chairs 19th Century Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 19th Century F...
Cotton, Oak
Set of 4 French Oak Dining Chairs with Rope Seats, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Almelo, NL
Rustic French oak and woven rope side chairs, 1940s, provincial craftsmanship This set of four French oak dining chairs with woven rope seats, crafted in the 1940s, reflects the rus...
Rope, Oak
$1,396Sale Price / set|30% 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
Set of 6 French Provincial Ladderback Dining Chairs With Rush Seats
Located in Elkton, MD
French Provincial dining chairs with shaped ladderback frames, handwoven rush seats, and turned finial posts. Solid wood construction with warm reddish-brown finish and simple tapere...
Rush, Oak
Antique Pair French Country Style Oak Ladderback Chairs Twisted Papercord Seats
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage/antique French Country ladderback chairs composed of oak frames, serpentine or ogee carved slats, and woven twisted papercord or paper rope seats. Beautiful conditio...
Oak, Papercord
Late 19th Century French Bobbin-Turned Oak Fireside Corner Chair with Rush Seat
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Attributes: French Provincial; France; late 19th century; circa 1895; oak and rush; hand-turned and handcrafted; corner chairs.
Rush, Oak
1930s Charles Dudouyt French Low Side Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in West Hollywood, CA
CHARLES DUDOUYT (France, 1885-1946). Side chair "Straw", 1930s. Structure in bulrush wood and wicker seat. Measurements: 66 x 46 x 39 cm. Beautiful small chair that could work in an...
Rush, Oak
Set of Four Oak Chairs with Carved Rosette Backs and Rush Seats, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French provincial workshop, set of four dining chairs, solid oak and rush, France, 1940s.
Rush, Oak
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Black Forest c1880. Direct from France, a dramatic and highly carved set of six antique French dining chairs with exception...
Textile, Oak
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
Pair of Charles Dudouyt (attr) Oak and Papercord "Fire Side" Chairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dark oak and papercord "Fire Side" chairs, with low seats and beautifully carved frames. Lightly refinished, in otherwise original condition with wear and patina, including l...
Papercord, Oak
Pair of folk art chairs, France, mid-20th century
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Lyon, FR
Lovely pair of straw and carved oak chairs, French folk art from the mid-20th century. Very elegant proportions with a slender backrest and thick seats. Adult seat height. In very g...
Straw, Oak
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Open Carved Oak SET of 2
Located in Choudrant, LA
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Tall Open Carved Oak Set of 2. Direct from France, a superb pair of antique dining chairs! The chairs are quite majestic in app...
Upholstery, Oak
Set 4 TALL Antique French Dining Chairs Barley Twist Renaissance Carved Oak 1890
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 4 TALL Antique French Dining Chair Barley Twist Renaissance Carved Oak 1890. Direct from France, an extra TALL set of 4 antique French dining chairs with Renaissance style and o...
Textile, Oak
Alsatian chair with interlacing pattern on the back, France 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of three of these great chairs. They are offered individually here on the platform. Condition according to age with signs of wear. See pictures.
Oak
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
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
Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs. These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
Straw, Oak
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
Antique late 19th century oak side chair, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This late‑19th‑century Belgian oak side chair embodies the quiet dignity and honest craftsmanship of rural European furniture from the period. Its design is restrained and functional...
Oak
1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
Straw, Rush, Oak
Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing ArmChair
By Heritage-Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall Back French Provincial Cabriole Legs White Wash Finish Legs Wing Arm Chair MINT!
Upholstery, 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
1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
Straw, Rush, Oak
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...
Velvet, Oak
Late 17th to Early 18th Century French Provincial Lorraine Oak Chair
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A rare and highly decorative suite of four French provincial oak chairs, likely originating from the Lorraine region and dating to the 18th century.
Oak
French Provincial Oak and Rush Settee & Chairs Set, Circa 1945
Located in Kent, CT
A beautiful French Provincial oak and rush set comprised of a well-proportioned pair of armchairs and a two-seat settee.
Rush, Oak
Unavailable
H 42.72 in W 17.13 in D 14.97 in
Six French Dining Chairs Oak Chairs Rush Seats, Early 20th Century
Located in France, FR
A charming set of six French provincial oak chairs made in the 1940s. The rush seats are in excellent antique condition.
Rush, Wood, Oak
Unavailable
H 39 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Set of 6 Early 20th Century French Oak with Rush Seat Side Chairs
Located in Livingston, NJ
Set of 6 vintage French side chairs. Solid oak with a hand done rush seat. Simple shell motif carved on the inside back and a graceful leg. These chairs are from the Brittany region ...
Rush, Oak
Unavailable
H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
Set of Six Provencal French Dining Room Chairs in Oakwood from 1920s
Located in Florence, IT
Set of six Provençal French dining room chairs in oakwood from 1920s.
Straw, Oak
Vintage French Chair Upholstered with Vintage Serape Fabric
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A charming French bergere chair upholstered in a timeworn vintage Mexican serape fabric. A lovely corner chair addition in any space.
Oak
french rustic straw chair
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
antique rustic law french country chair
Straw, Oak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Pair of French Country Corner Chairs with Rush Seats 19th Century
Located in Basel, BS
Add a sense of classic French charm to your home with this exquisite pair of 19th century corner chairs. These chairs have been carefully crafted with a meticulous attention to detai...
Straw, Oak
Unavailable
H 42.25 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Set of Six French Renaissance Style Dining Room or Kitchen Chairs Brown Leather
Located in Atlanta, GA
Here is a set of gorgeous carved oak dining chairs from France. This set consists of six armless chairs with carved turnings and carved backs that were made circa 1900. French Renais...
Leather, Oak
French Provincial Bergere Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Stylish French provincial carved oak bergere chair, with high upholstered back, the frame canting to joint the shaped and modeled padded arms, above an upholstered seat raised on hoo...
Oak
Set of 4 Antique Oak French Provincial Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous set of original antique French provincial dining chairs in solid oak. These were made in France, they date from around the 1880-1900 period.
Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Oak Chairs
Located in Norwood, NJ
A pair of 19th century French country oak chairs. Two wood frame side chairs. In need of upholstery and padding. Oak French country. Measures: Seat height 19.5 inches.
Oak
French Provincial Style Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Astoria, NY
French provincial style dining chairs, an assembled set of ten (10), and comprising eight side chairs and two arm chairs, each with floral-craved ladder backs above a rush-woven seat...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
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
Pair French Oak Provincial Rush Bobbin Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa early 20th C Pair French oak provincial rush bobbin chairs. Sourced from the south of France.
Oak
Pair French Provincial Style Cerused Oak Hooded Porters Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of country French provincial hooded porters chairs or balloon chairs crafted from oak.
Brass
Sold
H 37 in W 32 in D 36 in
Pair of French Provincial Style Carved Oak and Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By John Hall
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Provincial style carved oak and wicker lounge chairs, low-slung (12" seat height) with matching ottomans.
Oak, Wicker
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 43.5 in W 19 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Antique French Provincial Country Style Dining Chairs Carved Oak
Located in Choudrant, LA
Set 6 antique French provincial Country style dining chairs carved oak.
Oak
Sold
H 37.75 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
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 ...
Upholstery, Oak
Antique French Provincial Oak Rush Seat Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique set of six French Provincial oak dining chairs sourced in Provence, France, dating to 19th century.
Rush, Oak
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
Late 18th Century French Oak Antique Chair
Located in LEGNY, FR
Late 18th century French oak antique chair, Provincial style. Nice wood shape of the back and the seating.
Oak
Sold
H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
A pair of provincial French, bleached oak bobbin corner chairs with rush seats
Located in London, GB
A pair of provincial French, hand carved bleached oak bobbin corner chairs with hand woven rush seats.
Rush, Oak
Sold
H 40.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oak and Cane Dining or Side Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Country Louis XV style white oak and cane dining chair / desk chair / side chair By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Measures: 21" W x 21" D x 40.25" H. Se...
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
Sold
H 40.38 in W 20.75 in
Baker Furniture French Provincial White Oak and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Country Louis XV style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1960s Solid white oak, with caned seats and removable seat cushions. Mea...
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
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.