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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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 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
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
Materials
Textile, 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
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
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
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
Materials
Linen, Straw
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
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
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.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique 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...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, 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
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 Down Cushions Fauteuil Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Pair of Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Hand-Carved Wood Fauteuil Armchairs
With spring-s...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Down
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 ...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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 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...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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)....
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Child’s Size “Voltaire” Chair, 19th Century French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming child’s size “Voltaire” chair in beech with antique leather upholstery. Named for a similar chair seen in a portrait of the writer Voltaire, ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
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
Mid 20th Century French Provincial Style Channel Back Accent Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage French Provincial upholstered accent armchair, unbranded. Mahogany frame with rounded arms, channel back and cabriole front legs. Features an upholstered fabric in a neutra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
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
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...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Pair of Oversized Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE
With heavy Cotton Damas...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
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
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
French Provincial Louis XV Pearled Armchairs - Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Beautif...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
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
Materials
Rush, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Provincial Charles X Fruitwood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial Louis Phillippe / Charles X fruitwood armchair of typical form with long rectangular upholstered back with downswept arms above a plan seatraile on four cabriole le...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Walnut Throne Armchair with French Tapestry and Carved Wood, 19th XIX
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique walnut throne armchair with French Tapestry and carved wood. 19th XIX $875
This chair is a treasure from the past. Its solid walnut wood frame gives it stability and an e...
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Early 19th Century American Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of French Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Button Back Salon Chairs
These beautiful chairs are wide and very comfortable, they are upholstered with Draylon in a slightly muted shade of dark cherry
The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Country French Side Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of vintage Country French side chairs
Offered is a pair of vintage Country French side chairs on carved legs. They are in good vintage condition with usable upholstery & cushio...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Pearled Fauteuil Floral Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Pair Vintage Shabby Chic French Provincial Pearled Wood Floral Tapestry Fauteuil armchairs
...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Pair of Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique Pair of Silk Armchairs by ROBERT ALLEN
Featuring wonderful carvings, bolster pillows, and down...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
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 intricately carved hardwood frames. Perfect accent pieces. The comfort...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Century Furniture French Highback Carved Fauteuil Club Library Arm Chair Leather
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture carved occasional armchair, circa 1990s Inspired by French Country styling with a high back and oversized form. Made from walnut with tooled brown leather, nailhead...
Category
1990s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, 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
18th Century Pair of French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century pair of French Louis XV carved walnut armchairs
The chairs currently have a lightly distressed green linen fabric. Ea...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Beech
Fine Country French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Country French 19th-20th century Louis XV style carved walnut Fauteuil à la Reine armchair. The finely carved wood frame with open scrolled armrests and cabriolet legs, uphols...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair of French Provincial Caned Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French Provincial armchairs with caned seat and back and newly upholstered silk check plum colored fabric cushion. Cabriole legs with carved floral details to frame. Curved...
Category
20th Century 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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