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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
Place of Origin: European
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

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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

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

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Walnut

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

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Hemp, Cord, Pine

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

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Linen, Fruitwood

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

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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

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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 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

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

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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

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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

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Chenille, Velvet, Mahogany

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

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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

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Rush, Wood

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

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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

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Rush, Ash

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Oak

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

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Metal

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

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

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

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Beech

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

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Zebra Hide, Wood

Provençal Braided Straw & Linen Club Armchair French Audoux-Minnet Style
Located in London, GB
A braided straw armchair from Provence, with newly upholstered seat cushion in textured white linen. In the manner of Adrian Audoux & Frida Minnet. Frenc...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Straw

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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Fruitwood

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

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

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Oak

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

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

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Pine

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...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

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

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Rush, Oak

Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair 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

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

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Rattan, Wood

French Antique Armchair in Original Wood and Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid antique French wood and leather armchair produced in the 19th century, splendid French manufacture. There are 4 wooden legs for support, the two at the back are sinuous but...
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Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Brass

French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
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

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Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood

Provincial French Fauteuil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine country French armchair with beautiful deep carving. and fine custom fabric - contrasting front and back. Quality and comfortable size.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Textile, 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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Tapestry, Oak

Late 19th Century European Arm Chair
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Late 19th century European Arm Chair. Tall back upholstered chair with lovely silk fabric in like-new condition. Finely carved front apron...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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 pristine condition thanks to the full coverage t...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Sycamore

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

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Wood, Fabric, Linen

Pair of 19th Century French Fauteuils Armchairs with Carved Gilt Wood
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular pair of 19th Century French Fauteuils Armchairs. Hand carved with hand pegged with mortise & tenon construction. Some...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Giltwood, Hardwood, Velvet

Handcarved & Caned Italian Blonde Armchairs; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 20th Century Italian hand carved and caned armchairs. The natural cane back and seats have been stripped to a nude finish. The chairs are in excellen...
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20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs

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Cane, Beech

Belgian Linen Berege Chairs, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning hand-carved Bergère chairs made in Italy from seasoned European hardwood. Hand painted finish over the finely carved hardwood frames. P...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs

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Beech

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

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Bamboo

Pair of Provençal Ladderback Armchairs with Rush Seating
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of Provençal ladderback armchairs with rush seating. Classic country armchairs in very good condition, beautiful model with pure lines. These ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Wood

20th Century Bench in Turner's Chairs Style French Provincial Baluster Bench
Located in Labrit, Landes
French provincial hall baluster bench, late 18th century In the turner's chairs style, Open arms with inset turnings, carved beech Attractive settle...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Beech

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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