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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Item Ships From: USA
Style: French Provincial
French Carved Oak Lyre-Back Fauteuils Needlepoint Seat Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French oak lyre-back armchairs, late 19th c. The armchairs have carved frame with interlocking ring ornamentation, gently curving arms, centering padded seat, upholstered in ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Drexel Heritage...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French 18th Century Hand Carved Fauteuil Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 18th Century French fauteuils, all hand carved, and constructed with wood dowel joinery. The details of the hand carvings are incredible. The chairs are ready for your workr...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Style Transitional Fauteuils With Linen Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French style transitional fauteuils upholstered in linen. Gorgeous detailing and quality upholstery work! Add some French style to your home.
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Ten French Provincial Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 10 French Provincial dining chairs showcases a classic and refined design. The eyebrow shaped tops of these chairs add a unique architectural element that brings soft cu...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
An Antique French Arm Chair with New Kravet Linen Upholstery
Located in Oak Park, MI
A very beautiful antique French upholstered arm chair with beautiful undulating curves. Newly upholstered in a lovely Kravet line...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
PAIR SET 2 Antique French Arm Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR SET 2 Antique French Arm Dining Chair Ladder Back Carved Dark Oak.
Direct from France, a set of 2antique French arm chairs, with classic French style that compliments any décor...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
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 family room, kitchen or dining room, timeless sty...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Set of Two 19th Century French Country Style Rattan Arm Chairs
Located in San Antonio, 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 ...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, 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...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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...
Category
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
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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
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...
Category
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
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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
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
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!
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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.
...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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
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 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
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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Rush Seat Lounge Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France this mid 1800s French Rush Seat Lounge Chair features a rush seat created by using a weaving technique where long, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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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
Materials
Silk, Walnut
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
French Wingback Armchair by Christopher Guy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Wingback Ar...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
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
Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and upholstered from the bone; they were given a comple...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Guggenheim Collection, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV Fauteuil Guggenheim Collection with caned back and seat freshly lacquered in gray. We have a total of three pairs so collect them all. Add cushions to fit you...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
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1990s American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a shaped crest rail, carved arm ends and cabriole short legs. With a recessed back frame. Upholstered in an off-white diamond pattern textured fabric with contrasting brown pipi...
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20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, 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.
A...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil in Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century Louis XVI fauteuil chair in new Todd Hase Silk Mohair upholstery. Original frame unaltered.
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs
With heavy tapestry-style cotton fabric.
...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical country French provincial Fauteuil a La Reine a Oreilles or queen's wingback armchair with ears by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022)....
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Antique French Os de Mouton Armchairs with Slip Covers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Os de Mouton armchairs with slip covers will make a great addition to your decor! The upholstery has been kept in pris...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
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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