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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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Style: French Provincial
Period: Early 20th Century
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 & accents i...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

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

Painted Pine French Farmhouse Long Bench c. 1900
Located in London, GB
This charming painted Pine French Farmhouse long bench from the 1930's is a beautiful addition to any home. Made from sturdy pine wood, this bench exudes rustic charm with its distre...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Pine, Paint

Early 1900 French Garden Bench with Dragons and Arrows
Located in amstelveen, NL
Garden bench, France, 1900 Fantastic early 1900 garden bench with dragons and arrows in cast iron. The original wooden planks serve as the seat and seatback, covered with many coats...
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Early 1900s European Antique French Provincial Benches

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Iron

Pair of oak monastic community benches, France, early 20th century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of farm/monastic community benches. Rustic / French provincial style. France, early 20th century. Good condition. Dimensions: height 46 cm width 220 cm depth 30 cm Weight: 40...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Oak

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

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, upholstered seat, very nice vint...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Box Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming box bench of diminutive proportions in pine with remnants of white and pink paint on the seat and sides. The ample-sized box has a slatted backrest and two low arms and i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Pine, Paint

Bretton Oak Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Cupboard This is a great piece for Hall
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bretton Oak Bench, Hall Seat with Shoe Cupboard This is a great piece for a hall way where storage space may be difficult, the bench is made with a curved end and a long seat that o...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak

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

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

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Bench, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Antique Castle Bench in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patina...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Leather, Oak

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 Benches

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Beech

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18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.  
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Pine

18th Century Pine Long Benches
18th Century Pine Long Benches
H 18 in W 146 in D 8.5 in
Antique 18th Century George III Oak Settle Hall Bench
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th century George III Oak Settle Hall Bench. Beautiful Primitive form with original patina. Additional information: Materials: Oak Color: Brown Period: 18th century ...
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18th Century British Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Large Heavy Oak Vintage Church Pew Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming large heavy vintage oak church pew bench having cut out clover shapes on each side. Great in a hallway or mudroom.
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Monumental Antique Pennsylvania Farmhouse Painted Wood Bench
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental 12' Long Pennsylvania farmhouse painted wood bench. Born in the 19th Century, early American country style with Dutch / Scandinavian influence, simple primitive hand-crafted solid wood construction, featuring the original sky blue paint finish, with beautifully aged heavily worn and weathered chippy paint patina! Sure to add elegant rustic warmth, antique character, charm, and rich historical interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) 18" High x 143" Wide (11 ft. 11 in.) X 10" Deep Great original unrestored antique condition with nicely aged warm rustic heavily distressed patina. Retaining remnants of original paint. Significant chippy paint losses. Some warping sagging to center. Overall a wonderful example with desirable wear consistent with age and use. *Please note, do to the age and construction we do not recommend using this as a seat / bench for sittin. It would make for a fabulous low hall console, decorative arts shelf / display table, patio plant stand...
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19th Century American Antique French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Paint

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This lovely storage bench has a long flat back rail scalloped at the corners where it meets the scrolled top of the high arm each end. Two bold stiles divide the back into three comp...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Benches

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Pine

Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
Painted Pine Storage Bench or Settle
H 36.5 in W 70 in D 21.5 in
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 was newly reupholstered in a handsome ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Mohair, Wood, Paint

Abyss Bench Brown deep Tufted bench, chrome legs, custom, metal legs, buttons
Located in Ridgewood, NY
Asymmetrical contours of the abyss bench allow your eyes to roam to and from each of its unique ends. The horizon of the bench is reminiscent of a casual l...
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2010s American French Provincial Benches

Materials

Upholstery

Antique Italian Bench Settee Entry Hall Foyer Renaissance Revival Walnut 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful carved walnut antique Italian Renaissance revival bench or settee with lift top seat~~c. 1880s.  HIGHLY CARVED~~these benches are always in high demand. Versatile piece with so many functions~~use as a traditional entry or hall bench, under a stairwell, as a banquette for a farm table or for seating in any room of your home or office. Excellent hinged lift top seat reveals ample storage for blankets, games or just about anything you can imagine! Exposed dovetail construction~~shell and dragon carvings~~original Genova shipping label on back. Measures: 56.5" tall x 62" wide x 18.5" deep Seat height is 18.5" tall from floor 14" deep box...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Benches

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Walnut

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Located in Baltimore, MD
This long storage bench has a few details that set it apart from many of the rest. Its size is impressive and so is its form. The otherwise flat back top rail has a little “flick” ...
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Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
Pine and Oak Storage Bench or Settle
H 37.5 in W 81 in D 19 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Coffee Table Bench Honey Oak Highly Carved
Located in Tyler, TX
RARE Antique French Carved Honey Oak Louis XV Style Coffee Table or Bench~~c.1900- 1920s Beautifully carved and impossible to find~~ carved cabriole legs with scrolled feet~~wonderf...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Rustic 19th Century French Garden Bench with Cast Iron Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Rustic 19th century French garden bench with cast iron legs was produced for a private garden, and the leg castings were designed to m...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Iron

Long Hand Painted Bench With Storage, Hungary circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique hand painted bench with divided storage at just under 10' long . Traditional Eastern European folk art painting with brick red/brown...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Paint

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Early 20th Century French Hardwood Upholstered Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This beechwood bench was made in France, circa 1900, refinished and reupholstered in our atelier. Defined by a captivating running ornament, the fluted legs and architectural carving...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Antique Benches in Mahogany & Leather, Made in France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite Pair of Antique Benches in Mahogany & Leather, crafted with utmost precision and elegance in the heart of France. This stunning duo showcases the perfect bl...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Leather, Wood

Antique Oak Bench or Side Table, France, 1940s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Solid oak bench for indoor or outdoor. One wooden plug was missing and has been replaced with a new one.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Antique Oak Bench or Side Table, France, 1940s
Antique Oak Bench or Side Table, France, 1940s
H 17.72 in W 66.93 in D 15.16 in
1900s French Wooden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage wooden bench made in 1900s France. Scrupulously hand-lathed legs neatly balance this long, elegant bench. A dramatic patina has slowly...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Wood

1900s French Wooden Bench
1900s French Wooden Bench
H 19.9 in W 80.5 in D 13.8 in
Antique French Bench Louis XV Gilt Bronze Lions
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An Antique French Bench Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lions...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Bronze

Pair of Provincial French Mid-Century Modern Patinated Elm Benches, Farmhouse
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Provincial French Mid-Century Modern Patinated Elm benches, Farmhouse Beautifully patinated elm wood on this pair of provincial pre mid-century French benches. A stunni...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Elm

Long Bench with Italian Stripped Linen
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Dutch bench with hand carved hardwood base. This piece is newly upholstered in Peggy Platner Italian linen has been completely rebuilt. New paint in shades of black & ch...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Benches

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Hardwood, Linen

Antique French Bench with Storage
Located in High Point, NC
A vintage bleached oak bench with storage from twentieth century France. With a high back and sturdy arms, this bench blends a straightforward uti...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Hardwood

Antique French Bench with Storage
Antique French Bench with Storage
H 47.4 in W 45.7 in D 19.9 in
Turn of the Century Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisitely carved bench offers a slice of turn of the century French romance. The hardwood base supports a cushioned love-seat, upholstered in pale cream. A sinuous stretcher u...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

1920s French Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak bench was produced in France, circa 1920. Of a sober profile, this wooden bench features slender cabriole feet, a thinly scalloped apron and an upholstered seat, re...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Charming Vintage Chestnut Bench with Handsome Rush Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large super charming vintage chestnut bench having scroll arms and 3 beautiful carved wood sections of the back. Seat is handsome original rush in great shape. Cabriole legs and stre...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Rush, Chestnut

French Provincial Rush Seated Oak Bench or Banquette
Located in Wells, ME
French provincial rush seated oak banquette or bench. This banquette is only thirty six inches long and can serve as a small coffee table, a ben...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak, Rush

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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