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
Number in Set: Set of 2
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
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
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
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
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.
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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
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...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Napoleon armchairs in Woven Navy Stripe
Located in Faversham, GB
A pair of stunning 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchairs on turned ebonised legs.
Fully reupholstered with hessian and calico to the walnut frame, finished in a wov...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Oak, Walnut
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
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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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
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
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
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
Armchairs Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat Rope France, Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
pair of antique armchairs turned legs and enea seat
Europe.
rustic style
throne
natural wood
renaissance revival
french provincial, provence, French riviera
friar armchair.
European...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Oak
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
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back armchair Fauteuil set of 2. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural car...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Chalet Armchairs in Blackened Pine, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pair of Savoyard chalet armchairs in blackened pine, France 1950. The eventful backrest is openworked with two circles, the boards are grooved, the feet are worked on the plane. Beau...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Pine
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
Early 20th Century Set of Two Provenzal Armchairs in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of two provenzal armchairs. Wooden armchairs with a wide traditional rattan seat, curved lines and characteristic details of French Provincial style.
Painted ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid Century French Provincial Country Cane Faux Bamboo Wood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century French Provincial Country Cane Faux Bamboo Wood armchairs - a Pair. Faux bamboo framed armchair with cabriole legs, cross and side stretchers and a caned back and seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
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...
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20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood
French Provincial Armchairs by John Widdicomb, a Pair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Pair of French Provincial Armchairs by John Widdicomb with original cream crewelwork upholstery. Both chairs retain original labels. The neutral upholstery is soft and com...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
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
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of 1920s Swedish Fauteuils Armchairs Upholstered in Mid-Taupe Linen Fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of lovely Swedish armchairs circa 1920s designed in the French manner.
The wood surround has decorative detailing with a light wash which shows some traces of the original pai...
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1910s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen
Superb Pair of French Country Style Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Lyre back armchairs having wonderful beaded Lyre backs with stylized flowers, soft scrolled arms, mellow toned Wood, Turned Legs and a very pleasing and u...
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20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs by Emanuel, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Antique Walnut French Provincial Accent Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of ...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
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...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
CENTURY French Country Oval Back Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining armchairs by Century Furniture, of Hickory, North Carolina, USA. Hardwood with a walnut finish, oval open carved design backs, carved curved arm...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Fine Quality Caned French Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With wide square backs, the carved frames with bow crests and ribbed scrolled arms. The bleached frame with serpentine skirt rails raised on fluted tapering legs with shaped three pa...
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20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
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
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
...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Vintage French Style High Back Throne Chairs, a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage French style high back throne chairs - a pair.
The chairs are very well made and the cushions are down filled.
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1970s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
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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