French Provincial Armchairs
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
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style arm chair or club chair
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut frame, with studded blue upholstery and brass-c...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Carved Walnut and Salon Chair, Upholstered in Silk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French carved walnut and salon chair, upholstered in silk
This beautiful carved walnut chair, dates from around 1950, it is upholstered in Water Silk which is a glorious Marigold ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Fauteuil Arm Chairs by Simon Loscertales Bona, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuil arm chairs by Simon Loscertales Bona - a Pair. Item features pink and green plaid upholstery, ...
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1950s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Children Mini Hoop Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mini Hoop Children armchair in bamboo. This charming chair is a sweet choice for beach house playrooms and bunk rooms, where the younger se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial (18th century) walnut open armchair with needlepoint upholstery and turned legs and stretcher.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and comfortable carved walnut armchair is a provincial style the recent silk upholstery is a high quality woven fabric in an all-over floral pattern. The quality of the carvi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
French Provincial 19th Century Inlaid High Back Armchair with Rustic Rush Seat
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial style 19th century high back armchair with rush seat and inlaid back having a water scene with two cranes.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush
Pair of Wide Carved French Provincial Style Lounge Living Room Fireside Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved patterned multi-color velvet like upholstery lounge armchairs extra wide seats.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of French Provincial Floral Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV open Armchairs with carved floral crest on top of back frame with floral upholstered seat, back and arm rests
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Alpaca
Mid-Century French Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushions - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a pair of French style carved mahogany arm chairs in vintage striped fabric. They have thick down cushions. There is some staining to one side of one cushion. They are unma...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany, Down
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Tapestry Wing back Armchairs
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming pair of Provincial French wingback chairs. An unusual duo of oak-framed armchairs upholstered in a striking rose-themed floral tapestry. All original and thought to be a tot...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
PAIR Antique French Country Carved Oak Dining ARM Chair Rush Seat Set of 2
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from France, a lovely pair of antique French arm chairs, with classic French style, perfect for any sitting area, from den to ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Two 19th Century French Country Style Rattan Arm Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Infuse your home with the rustic allure of our Set of Two 19th Century French Country Style Arm Chairs, meticulously crafted from durable oak ...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
18th Century Walnut Bregere, Upholstered
Located in El Monte, CA
This statement 18th century French walnut bergère is a stunning example of the craftsmanship and artistry of this period. The Frenc...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of French Salon Chairs in Blue Stripe
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of early 20th century Salon armchairs with wide generous seats raised on tapered legs.
The arms and backs are complemented with subtle buttoning to give a contemporary feel.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
French 19th Century Armchair om Casters with Birds of Paradise upholstery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A beautiful French 19th Century Voltaire Chair, professionally restored in a Liberty style fabric to bring it into modern day, ready for another century of life. Complete with origin...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole Legs
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole legs
Offered for sale is a pair of mid- late 20th century French Provincial style Louis XV style fauteuils with cabriole l...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th century French fauteuil walnut armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century french fauteuil walnut armchairs, circa 1870.
Fine pair of french carved walnut armchairs, circa 1870. Nice proportions on this pair of chairs, which original t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of French Antique Armchairs in Pink Stripe Linen
Located in Faversham, GB
A interesting pair of unusual 19th century French Napoleon III armchairs with sublime concave backs.
The generous seats are accentuated by rectangular splayed arms.
The heavy oak f...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Oak
Brutalist armchair French folk art first part of the 20th century
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Brutalist armchair in stained wood, a popular work of art from the first part of the 20th century. Stained and waxed softwood. A particular feature is the top of the backrest that ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Ladder Back Rush Seat Mushroom Cap Farmhouse Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Chester, PA
Unusual pair of ladderback armchairs with rush seats, mushroom cap arms, and solid hardwood frames possibly birch. Circa mid 20th century unmarked possibly earlier.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Birch
2 Vintage Oversized Brunschwig Fils French Fauteuil Balloon Back Club Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Brunschwig & Fils armchairs featuring a wide stance with French fauteuil styling, oval balloon back and flared and tapered legs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Crapaud armchairs in navy blue ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of late 19th century Napoleon III Crapaud armchairs with wide generous seats raised on turned legs.
This pair of armchairs have been fully restored and stripped back to the so...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
19th century ladder back armchairs with rush seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of mid-19th Century Louis XVI style walnut armchairs with ladder back, woven rush seat and beautifully curved arms. This unique pair of hand carved armchairs await the perfect c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered - France - 1960.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered, both understated and elegant. Inspired by the clean style of Egon Eiermann, this armchair combines comfort and beauty in a timeless design.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
French Provincial Louis XV Pearled Armchairs - Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Beautif...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French cherry wood armchair from the late 19th century, with rush seat and sheaf back. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this cherry wood armchair charms us with its rustic appeal and turned accents. The chair showcases a sheaf back with turned supports, connected to two open curving arms. The rush seat (measuring 19"D x 14"H) is resting on four turned legs connected to one another through an apron carved with petite motifs...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Cherry
Pair Of Early C20th Breton Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of early C20th Breton rush seat armchairs.
Superb oak and rush seat chairs with bobbin ears, feet and arm supports. The front stretchers...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils or dining armchairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats.
...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt armchairs in beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s
Charles Dudouyt style armchairs In beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s these very comfortable chairs with armr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
French Country Cottage Armchairs by HEIRLOOM
By Heirloom
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of French Country Cottage Armchairs by HEIRLO...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair 19th C. Provincial Beechwood and Fruitwood & Rush Seat High-Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 19th Century Fench Provincial Beechwood and Fruitwood with Rush Seat High-Back ladder-spindle Armchairs. Lose, thick light blue cushions. Width 24", 43" in height, seat hei...
Category
19th Century American Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Rush, Fruitwood
Elegant Pair of Faux Painted French Provincial Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Substantial and heavy, beautifully carved and faux painted pair of Louis XVI style French Provincial armchairs having a cream antiqued color wood and charming light blue and gold che...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of French mid-century large structural armchairs made from bamboo and rattan, reflecting the timeless elegance of mid-20th-century aesthetics. The frames feature a dark brown fi...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique French Country Walnut Carved Fireside Arm Chair Woven Rush Seat Floral
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Country French Arm Chair. Made from walnut with a round botanical carved splat back set between Grecian style capitals. Features turned arm supports and a unique square tap...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Pair of French Provincial Style Walnut Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Provincial Style Walnut Rush Seat Armchairs, 19th century, conjoined by two-tiered stretchers on four tapered legs. 34.5" H x 22" W x 17.75" D; seat: 16" H.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Napoleon armchairs in Blue Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a low back and a wide generous seat.
The walnut frames are raised on turned ebony legs.
This pair of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
French Armchair in Wide Stripe Blue Linen
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat.
The walnut frame is raised on turned front legs with brass castors and straight le...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Ladderback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Pair of French Country Mahogany and Vinyl Upholstered Ladderback Armchairs from Woodward and Lothrop
Measures 24" in width, 22...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood, Mahogany
French Provincial Pearled Fauteuil Floral Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Pair Vintage Shabby Chic French Provincial Pearled Wood Floral Tapestry Fauteuil armchairs
...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Thomasville French Country Oversized Fireside Open Arm Chairs in Elephant Print
By Thomasville
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of Thomasville French Country Oversized Fireside Armchairs featuring beautifully carved exposed framework and original elephant trunk up upholstery with large brass tack trim.
C...
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Early 2000s American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Mid Century Walnut Vintage French Regen...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
French Armchair & Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Vintage French Provincial Style Armchairs, Beige and White Gingham Upholstery
Located in Morristown, NJ
A pair of vintage French Provincial-style wingback armchairs, featuring carved wood frames with a natural wood finish and upholstered in a beige gingham fabric. The frame is made fro...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Down
Pair Antique French Provincial Carved Fruitwood Fauteuil or Armchairs Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Provincial Carved Fruitwood Fauteuils or Armchairs, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
1920s Swedish pair of fauteuils armchairs upholstered in mid-taupe linen fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of handsome generous sized Swedish armchairs circa 1920s in the french taste.
The light washed wood surround retains some traces of the original paint and there is decorative...
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1920s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
This French armchair showcases a blend of elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The chair features a sturdy oak frame, with its legs and arm supports intricately turned, adding a s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Oak
French Armchair in Princeton Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a low back and a wide generous seat.
The walnut frame is raised on turned ebony legs and is unusual as is is shorter and...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Walnut French Armchairs, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Antique pair of baroque carved walnut throne chairs, circa 1880. The chairs have carved crests with a shell motif in the center, flanked by a pair of finials; The central board is hi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Hooker Furniture Provincial Style Rush Seat Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 21 century Hooker Furniture Co Provincial Style ladder back and Rush Seat Arm Chair in mint condition. Measures 23.5"W x 23:D x 40"H x 19" Seat Height, 25" H arm height. Seat inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Pair of French Crapaud Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of late 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchairs with wide wide generous seats raised on turned ebony legs.
The armchair has been fully restored and stripped back to the so...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Provincial Ar...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
French Country Lounge Chair by Highland House
By Highland House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Provincial Armchair by Highland House...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Pair of Vintage French Rush Armchairs in Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
A pair of Vintage rush armchairs in style of Francis Jourdain, France, 1950.
This pair is in good condition, confortable and brings a warm feeling in a d...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Louis XVI Carved Fauteuil w/ Cane
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Fauteuil is constructed of wood and cane. The seat and the back is woven in cane. The arms are padded in fabric. The crest is carved. The seat rail is nicely carved also. The le...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Napoleon III Armchair in Princeton Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat.
The walnut frame is raised on long turned legs with original brass castors to both...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
French Provincial armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, Russell Woodard, Baker Furniture Company, and Robert Allen. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $2,283.