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French Provincial Benches

FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE

Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.

Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.

Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.

The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.

Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: USA
Style: French Provincial
Mid 20th Century French Country Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool Foyer Bench Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely French inspired piano bench. Made from mahogany with rolled arms and adjustable seat. Features a unique adjustable mechanism with iron pins and spring that you pull out to...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Mahogany

Mid 20th Century French Country Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool Foyer Bench Seat
Mid 20th Century French Country Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool Foyer Bench Seat

Mid 20th Century French Country Mahogany Adjustable Piano Stool Foyer Bench Seat

French country wicker rush and ladderback painted oak wood bench, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A wicker rush and oak wood ladder back Provençal painted bench, 20th century. Probably circa early 1950s. Featuring spindle and painted cerise detail. Fabulous indoors or as an outdo...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wicker, Oak, Paint

French country wicker rush and ladderback painted oak wood bench, 20th century
French country wicker rush and ladderback painted oak wood bench, 20th century

French country wicker rush and ladderback painted oak wood bench, 20th century

Custom Storage Bench "Baxter" by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom storage bench on plinth base with leather pull hardware. Shown in medium walnut and upholstered in a natural linen fabric. Also available in white or black lacquer, light ceru...
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2010s American French Provincial Benches

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Metal

Custom Storage Bench "Baxter" by foley&cox HOME
Custom Storage Bench "Baxter" by foley&cox HOME

Custom Storage Bench "Baxter" by foley&cox HOME

Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Bench w/ Drawer - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Benches w/ Drawer - Pair. Item features solid wood construction, distressed antiqued finish, single drawer with iron hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Pine

Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Bench w/ Drawer - Pair
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Bench w/ Drawer - Pair

Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Bench w/ Drawer - Pair

Antique French Breton Bench Settee Entry Hall Brittany Carved Oak Banquette
Located in Tyler, TX
Highly carved oak antique French Breton bench or settee with lift top seat~~c. 1880s Classic French Breton design~~Breton (sometimes known as Brittany) furniture originated in late ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Antique French Breton Bench Settee Entry Hall Brittany Carved Oak Banquette
Antique French Breton Bench Settee Entry Hall Brittany Carved Oak Banquette

Antique French Breton Bench Settee Entry Hall Brittany Carved Oak Banquette

Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench with Cabriole Legs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 37" W x 16" D.
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Mahogany

Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench
Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench

Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench

Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench. New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt. Gently curved legs hand painted & accented ...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench

Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry
Located in Shreveport, LA
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry Piece. Direct from France, a stunning antique French hall bench...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry

Antique Country French Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Hall Bench will add a touch of provincial flair to any room or hallway, plus the added convenience of a place to sit, and even a bit of storage under the seat,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Antique Country French Hall Bench
Antique Country French Hall Bench

Antique Country French Hall Bench

Antique Period French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench Coffer Late 18th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th Century French Provincial Carved Walnut Coffer Bench, having a hinged rectangular top, above a carved paneled walnut front, and rising on a molded base. Hardwood constructi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Walnut

Antique Period French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench Coffer Late 18th Century
Antique Period French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench Coffer Late 18th Century

Antique Period French Provincial Carved Walnut Bench Coffer Late 18th Century

Antique French Provincial Bench With Mohair Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique French provincial bench featuring a black painted wood frame with an arched ladder back, curved arms and stretcher details. The seat...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Mohair, Wood, Paint

Antique French Provincial Bench With Mohair Seat
Antique French Provincial Bench With Mohair Seat

Antique French Provincial Bench With Mohair Seat

Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 39" W x 20" D x 19" Seat Height.
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Wrought Iron

Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench
Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench

Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench

French Country Painted Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Our antique replica made with recycled pine, gives you a casual look. The X brace legs are joined by a metal stretcher with a nice finial capping the ends. Grey painted with a white ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Benches

Materials

Wood

French Country Painted Bench
French Country Painted Bench

French Country Painted Bench

Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut French Country Vanity Bench with Tufted Silk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country style vanity bench, unbranded. Solid walnut, light pink color button tufted silk fabric upholstered seat, carved apron & knees, curved legs, and scroll feet...
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19th Century American Antique French Provincial Benches

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Walnut, Silk

Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut French Country Vanity Bench with Tufted Silk
Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut French Country Vanity Bench with Tufted Silk

Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut French Country Vanity Bench with Tufted Silk

Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, uphol...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat

Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat

Pair of French Tufted Benches with cabriole legs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tufted French Louis XV style benches. There are beautiful carved details throughout. The bench stands on four cabriole legs that end in rams head feet. They are upholstered i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood

Pair of French Tufted Benches with cabriole legs
Pair of French Tufted Benches with cabriole legs

Pair of French Tufted Benches with cabriole legs

Louis XV Carved Wood and Cane Bench
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial Louis XV Style hand-crafted carved wood and cane bench. The natural wood frame is hand-carved and features shell details and 6 cabriole legs joined by shaped stretc...
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20th Century Spanish French Provincial Benches

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Cane, Wood

Louis XV Carved Wood and Cane Bench
Louis XV Carved Wood and Cane Bench

Louis XV Carved Wood and Cane Bench

19th Country French Provincial Painted Bench or Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming late 19th century country French provincial bench seat or footstool featuring a lacquer painted finish. The carved wood frame has serp...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Wood

19th Country French Provincial Painted Bench or Footstool
19th Country French Provincial Painted Bench or Footstool

19th Country French Provincial Painted Bench or Footstool

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Flame Stitch 6 Leg Bench
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Flame Stitch 6 Leg Bench Rococo Style 6 Leg Supported Walnut Curvilinear Frame with Carved Flowers, Flame Stitch ...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Walnut

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Flame Stitch 6 Leg Bench
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Flame Stitch 6 Leg Bench

Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Style Flame Stitch 6 Leg Bench

Vintage French Baroque Carved Wood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
This updated vintage French bench is a stunning example of timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Crafted from solid carved hardwood, its intricate baroque details add an ex...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Baroque Carved Wood Bench
Vintage French Baroque Carved Wood Bench

Vintage French Baroque Carved Wood Bench

French Caned Carved Walnut Bench
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Classic French bench features beautifully carved walnut with a caned seat and back. Mid-20th century Comfortably seats two. Dimensions: 47" L x 21" D x 34" H Seat height: 15".
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Cane, Walnut

French Caned Carved Walnut Bench
French Caned Carved Walnut Bench

French Caned Carved Walnut Bench

French Pine Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very long French armless pine bench from the turn of the 20th century. The hardwood is very smooth with a fine patina. The back has a comfortable sl...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Hardwood

French Pine Bench
French Pine Bench

French Pine Bench

Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Benches or Dining Seats with Backs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great pair of antique walnut wood benches from France. Simple and timeless design with thick wood seat and beautiful wood legs and open wood ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Walnut

Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Benches or Dining Seats with Backs
Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Benches or Dining Seats with Backs

Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Benches or Dining Seats with Backs

Late 19th Century French Gilt Wood Bench
Located in New York, NY
A circa late 19th century gilt wood French bench
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Giltwood

Late 19th Century French Gilt Wood Bench
Late 19th Century French Gilt Wood Bench

Late 19th Century French Gilt Wood Bench

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - A
Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - A

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - A

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style bench footstool, unbranded, similar quality to Henredon. Walnut with a distressed finish, yellow, blue, pink, green, ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - B
Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - B

Mid 20th Century Walnut French Country Bench Footstool - B

Early 20th Century Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric. The legs are beautifully carved.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric
Early 20th Century Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric

Early 20th Century Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric

Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings. Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or e...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Cast Stone

Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals

Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals

French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style ladder back settee w/ leather cushion & rush seat. The bench stand on six straight legs connected by bottom stretchers. Car...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Leather, Maple

French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion
French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion

French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion

Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion Additional information: Materials: Feather, Paint, Wood Color: Green...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Benches

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Wood

Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion

Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion

French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming petite French Provincial style bench that is newly upholstered in Belgium linen and detailed with brass nailheads.
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1940s Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Brass

French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's
French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's

French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's

Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style painted side tables or stools with upholstered top. Use as stools for extra seating. Rococo Style grey painted...
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20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Wood

Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools

Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools

Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse bench seats crafted from fruitwood. These harvest benches feature a 1.5-inch thick...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Fruitwood

Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Benches
Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Benches

Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Benches

Vintage French Provincial Yellow Painted Cabriole Leg Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial yellow painted cabriole leg vanity bench seat. Item features wood and molded plastic frame, upholstered seat, cabriole legs,...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Plastic, Wood

Vintage French Provincial Yellow Painted Cabriole Leg Vanity Bench Seat
Vintage French Provincial Yellow Painted Cabriole Leg Vanity Bench Seat

Vintage French Provincial Yellow Painted Cabriole Leg Vanity Bench Seat

19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century French Empire reclining arm bench recamier carved old distressed finish.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed
19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed

19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed

1950s Painted Green and Carved Silver Gilt Venetian Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s painted green and silver gilt Venetian bench. It is a wonderful transitional piece that can work from the foot of the bed to a hall or a formal living room...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Poplar

1950s Painted Green and Carved Silver Gilt Venetian Bench
1950s Painted Green and Carved Silver Gilt Venetian Bench

1950s Painted Green and Carved Silver Gilt Venetian Bench

Pair of 19th Century French Cherry Benches
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of cherry benches from France. They are simply constructed with exposed mortises, and have wonderfully turned bases. One seat has a slight bow from age. The seat de...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Cherry

Pair of 19th Century French Cherry Benches
Pair of 19th Century French Cherry Benches

Pair of 19th Century French Cherry Benches

Antique Paint Decorated French Style Carved And Caned Bed End Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A paint decorated French style end bench with double wall caned panels, the backrest with a carved and pierced wreath with ribbon, gadrooned carving beneath the cushion, stationary c...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Cane, Wood

Antique Paint Decorated French Style Carved And Caned Bed End Bench
Antique Paint Decorated French Style Carved And Caned Bed End Bench

Antique Paint Decorated French Style Carved And Caned Bed End Bench

Vintage Country French Bench with Cane Sea Reversible Cushion
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Country Fre...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Cotton, Cane, Fruitwood

Vintage Country French Bench with Cane Sea Reversible Cushion
Vintage Country French Bench with Cane Sea Reversible Cushion

Vintage Country French Bench with Cane Sea Reversible Cushion

1950s French Gray Carved and Painted Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking carved and painted French style bench. It is unmarked with a thick down cushion. The linen fabric appears to be a recent addition. I believe it dates to the 50s.
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Wood, Down

1950s French Gray Carved and Painted Bench
1950s French Gray Carved and Painted Bench

1950s French Gray Carved and Painted Bench

French Provincial benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include Guillerme et Chambron, and John Hall. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $8,950 while the average work can sell for $2,190.

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