Vintage French Provincial Armchair
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Cotton
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric, Fruitwood
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Cotton, Mahogany, Feathers
20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood
1960s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Linen, Hardwood
1990s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood, Cotton
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood
1930s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Velvet, Walnut
1970s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood, Cotton
1970s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood, Cotton, Down
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Cane, Walnut
1960s North American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Linen, Oak
1950s Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Brass
20th Century Italian Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Cotton
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Oak
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Cotton, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s Spanish French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Silk, Hardwood
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Cotton, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Leather
1950s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Pine
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Damask, Mahogany
20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood
1970s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Linen, Straw
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Hemp, Cord, Pine
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Beech
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Sycamore
1950s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Rush, Oak
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric
20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood
1960s Louis XVI Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Silk, Walnut
20th Century American Louis XV Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Silk, Walnut
20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Cane, Beech
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Other
1990s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Hardwood
1980s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood
1960s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Straw, Oak
1970s Unknown French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Fabric, Maple
1990s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Leather, Walnut
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Vintage French Provincial Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vintage French Provincial Armchair?
Finding the Right seating for You
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.