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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
19th Century Pair of French Walnut Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of sturdy, solid walnut dining armchairs, each fitted with an ample, envelope-shaped woven rush seat and scrolled armrests. The ladderback back rests are tall and gently curve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Pair Of Auffray Red Faux Leather Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine quality fauteuils upholstered in faux red leather with brass tacks, leather manchettes and contrasting taffeta plaid fabric on verso. The distressed paint decorated fram...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

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. ...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Fauteuils Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style armchairs, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, with foliate handholds, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, ending on wh...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs circa 1820.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs C 1820. The frames having cane seats and carved back splats with gilt feathers. The arms having carved masks. One of two pair available
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1820s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Provincial Cream/Off White Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of classic elegance to your space with these French Provincial Cream/Off White Arm Chairs. Featuring intricate detailing and a graceful silhouette, these chairs are uphol...
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20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

1950s French Bergere Wing Armchairs - a Pair
Located in Elkton, MD
1950s French Bergere Wing Armchairs - a Pair
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1950s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Audoux Minet French Wicker and Pine Armchair
Located in London, GB
A rare hand crafted Audoux Minet armchair in pine and wicker. A vintage French classic, the chair was designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet in the mid century. Extremely comforta...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Hemp, Cord, Pine

MINTON SPIDEL French Provincial Armchairs Pair
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 Pair of MINTON SPIDEL F...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany, Feathers

A Stunning French 18th Century Occasional Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Oak Park, MI
A stunning French 18th century fauteuil arm chair. Newly upholstered in a Kravet ticking 100% linen fabric. A very good patina on this chair! Excellent old white paint with hints of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Late 20th C. Distressed French Country Dining Armchairs w/ Rush Seats - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining armchairs, unbranded. Solid nutwood with a distressed finish, ladder back design, decoratively carved crest rail, slightly curved arms with curv...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Nutwood

French Country Lounge Chair by Highland House
By Highland House
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 French Provincial Armchair by Highland House...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Pair of French Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI carved and giltwood large scale bergeres chairs. Circa 1880. A fine addition to any home!
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rustic French Green Painted Rush Seat Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Mid 20th century high quality vintage country French painted framed scrolling ladder wingback armchair with caned rush seat. Turned finials on squ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush

Antique French Carved Frame Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Incredible hand carved wood frame upholstered arm chair. The perfect compliment to any European Inspired decor. Upholstered in a lovely diamond pattern with solid black back, detaile...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Late 19th Century Wrought Iron French Chairs - a Pair
Located in Evans, GA
A quite exceptional late 19th century pair of French patio/orangery chairs. This is a beautiful pair of large wrought iron chairs, with the most intricate decorative detailing and w...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Three White and Gold Arm Chairs, France circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of three upholstered arm chairs from France with original white painted finish accented with gold trim. Carved details throughout include acanthus leaves, braided trim with bead ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Mahogany, Silk Please note that th...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Antique French Adjustable Piano Bench
Located in High Point, NC
A minimal and decorative French design from circa 1900. Wooden turned legs support a round upholstered seat, rotating up and down with a spinning mechanism hidden inside a central co...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Wrought Iron French Cafe Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Set of 8 Wrought Iron French Cafe Chairs Perfect for your next outdoor gathering. Pair with one of our wrought iron 74” glass topped tables to enjoy dining service for 8. In stock ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Caned Faux Bamboo Armchair
Located in Wembley, GB
A caned faux bamboo armchair. French, late 19C. Sturdy, patinated frame with all cane work strong and serviceable as is. 95 x 60 x 56.5 cm (37.4 x 23.6 x 22.2 ") Seat height: 40 c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Elm

Pair of French Provincial Antique Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the 18th century French Louis XV style. A large pair of carved Fauteuils with suede upholstered cushion backrest and seat. With a serpentine top rail and front, with brass nailhea...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Parisian 7 Feet Mahogany Canopy Parlor Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Parisian 7 Feet Tall Mahogany Canopy Parlor Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Pink Mohair and Velvet Chenille - Pair Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of these exquisite vi...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Velvet, Mahogany

Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs. Item features a solid wood frame, fully upholstered b...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and tall high back. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., a pair of French Provincial turned wood arm chairs with rush seats. Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

French Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Summerland, CA
Set of four charming vintage arm chairs. Each piece is hand made and hand antique finished feel. Back is accented with small heart cut out. Upholstered In beautiful silk strie flo...
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1990s American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and shape. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Franco Albin...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

19th Century French Wooden Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden upholstered armchair created in 19th century France. Lavishly decorated and elegantly shaped, this armchair greets one with a dignified posture. A spectacular arrangement of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 19th Century French Ash Wood Rush Seat Armchair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique Ash rush armchair from France, c 1820. Features dark ash wood and sloped arms on turned posts. The back slates feature distinctively French sloping...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Ash

Traditional Wooden Retro Fabric Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with our pair of Traditional Wooden Retro Fabric Arm Chairs, offering a timeless blend of elegance, durability, and comfort. ...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Wood

Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Armchair, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Antique Castle Chair in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patinated solid oak frame is handc...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design Just reupholstered with lovely green floral fabric Clean from...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

19th c Louis XV Style Foliate Upholstered Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Louis XV style upholstered carved fruitwood armchairs with arched crests, scroll carved arms, a leaf carved center decoration along the front skirt, all supported by f...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Vintage Skirted Whiskey Mohair Grand Lounger Armchair by Lee Industries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic grand lounger armchair upholstered in a skirted whiskey mohair. Made by Lee Industries, circa early 2000s. Deep seated with contemporary line...
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Early 2000s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Mohair

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Porter’s or Hood Chair with Tufted Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Louis XVI style porter’s or hood chair with carved giltwood frame, tufted gray foliate upholstery, supported by four tapered carved gilt...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt arm chairs with hand woven fabric Quality pair of French fauteuils recently upholstered with applied gold leaf decoration As rec...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Other

Stunning Pair of French Black Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning pair of 20th century French quality leather and ebonised wooden upholstered black leather club armchairs. Retaining the original leather ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of late 19th century carved armchairs or lounge chairs featuring newly upholstered walnut frames. The large frames are decorated in the French Provincial or Louis XV ta...
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19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Wingback Armchair by Christopher Guy
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 French Wingback Ar...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

Pair of mid 19th century French walnut and gilt armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 19th century French walnut and gilt armchairs circa 1840. Fine and rare pair of french walnut armchairs.  Shaped backs which leads down the arms which are supported by c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

20th Century French Wooden Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden upholstered armchair created in 20th Century France. This high-backed armchair oozes both an old-world elegance as well as a warm and approachable demeanor. The fresh off-wh...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
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 French Provincial Ar...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Cotton

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...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th C. French Walnut Fauteuil a la Reine Arm Chair - Penny Morrison
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Provincial Walnut Fauteuil a la Reine, arm chair, 18th century, with an arched back crest, down-swept arms and raised on cabriole legs ending in hoof feet, of pegged construct...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s This set of four mid-20th century French-style garden armchairs is made of colored oak and has a patinated finish. They offer a comfortable seating experience with a deep seat angle and wooden slats that provide a casual feel. The armrests slope downward, giving these chairs a unique profile. Although there are paint chips and markings, they add to their authentic look and overall French charm...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen
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 An Antique Pair of Si...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Silk, Walnut

19th Century French Armchairs: Dark Walnut Finish with Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the grandeur of the late 19th century with our exquisite pair of French armchairs, meticulously handcrafted from solid wood. Each chair, reflecting exceptional craftsmanshi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry Upholstery. BIG CHAIR : 27 x 26 x 39 Seat height: 16.5 SMALLER CHAIR:...
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20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Vintage French Rush Armchairs in Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
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

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Rush, Oak

French Provincial Fauteuil Accent Chairs Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach home furnishings acquisition of a Pair of French Provincial Fauteuil carved wood upholstered accent chairs...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage French Provincial Country Cane Faux Bamboo Wood Armchair - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Country Cane Faux Bamboo Wood Armchair - Pair Faux bamboo framed armchair with cabriole legs, cross and side stretchers and a caned back and seat. Contact us for custom seat pillows...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Classic French Louis XV Fauteuil Chair in New Gold Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French Louis XV arm chair from the 19th century. All new gray lacquer finish and new Todd Hase gold velvet upholstery. Add some classic sty...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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.

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