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
Returnable Items Only
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.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Textile, 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...
Category
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.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, 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...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
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
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
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 ...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Jute, Linen, 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
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
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...
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen
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 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
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
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
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
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...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
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
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
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
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...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, 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 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
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...
Category
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...
Category
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
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style arm chair or club chair
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut frame, with studded blue upholstery and brass-c...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Provincial Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of vintage French country provincial walnut Fauteuil brass nail studded armchairs...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Stunning French Provincial Washed Oak Arm Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning French Provincial washed oak arm chair having beautiful carved stretcher and neutral white linen upholstery.
Category
1960s North American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Our Therese Armchair w/Crown, Susanne Hollis Collection
Located in Pasadena, CA
Our "Therese" armchair w/crown in mohena wood, Peruvian reproduction. Replicated from chair of French Hugonot Daniel Marot, 1663 from Holland/England. Priced COM.
Category
2010s Peruvian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Carved Walnut and Salon Chair, Upholstered in Silk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French carved walnut and salon chair, upholstered in silk
This beautiful carved walnut chair, dates from around 1950, it is upholstered in Water Silk which is a glorious Marigold ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 4 French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Provincial (19th Cent) oak open arm chairs with "X" form legs supporting an oval leather seat and shaped back.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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
Louis XV French Provincial Style Open Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louis XV French Provincial "au coin du feu" around the fireplace armchair with white linen upholstered paneled back and seat.
French armchair bergèr...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage French Provincial Fauteuil Arm Chairs by Simon Loscertales Bona, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuil arm chairs by Simon Loscertales Bona - a Pair. Item features pink and green plaid upholstery, ...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Children Mini Hoop Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mini Hoop Children armchair in bamboo. This charming chair is a sweet choice for beach house playrooms and bunk rooms, where the younger se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Wide Carved French Provincial Style Lounge Living Room Fireside Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved patterned multi-color velvet like upholstery lounge armchairs extra wide seats.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Provincial style carved walnut cane back armchairs - a pair. Item features cane backs, solid wood frame, upholstered armrests, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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
Fiberglass, Alpaca
French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial (18th century) walnut open armchair with needlepoint upholstery and turned legs and stretcher.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and comfortable carved walnut armchair is a provincial style the recent silk upholstery is a high quality woven fabric in an all-over floral pattern. The quality of the carvi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Pair of French Provincial Floral Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV open Armchairs with carved floral crest on top of back frame with floral upholstered seat, back and arm rests
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Provincial 19th Century Inlaid High Back Armchair with Rustic Rush Seat
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial style 19th century high back armchair with rush seat and inlaid back having a water scene with two cranes.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush
Pair of French Large Oak Armchairs, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning pair of French large and solid armchairs in oak, circa 1880, high quality, white linen new upholstery.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Cream/Off White Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of classic elegance to your space with these French Provincial Cream/Off White Arm Chairs. Featuring intricate detailing and a graceful silhouette, these chairs are uphol...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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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