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French Provincial Chairs

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
Midcentury French Poplar Chalet Chair Brutalist Organic Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Side poplar chair, made of poplar in the 20th midcentury. Brutalist style with organic shapes. Mountain chalet style perfect for a log cabin. The...
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1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Poplar

Six French Dining Chairs Oak Chairs Rush Seats Provincial Style, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Straw and walnut chairs made in Dordogne. Artisanal work with local walnut, the production of walnuts being one of the local specialties of the region. A charming set of six French provincial chairs made in the 1970s. The rush seats and backs are in excellent condition. A set of dining chairs that would make a fabulous addition to a breakfast or dining room or conservatory. Shipping: L 140 P 60...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Rush, Walnut

Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair France, Circa 1920s Carved painted wood frame, with light blue velvet upholstery Measures: 24.5"W x 20.5"D x 34.75"H. Seat he...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair. Price per item.
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs. These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
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1940s European Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Pair of French Painted Cane Seat Armchairs with Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century carved painted armchairs standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. Newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailhead trim detail. Loose cushion...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint

Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
With gently bowed legs and high backs etched in quiet curvature, this set of four chairs evokes the poise of pastoral architecture—each one a humble monument to vernacular grace. The...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Rush, Oak

1930s Charles Dudouyt French Low Side Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
CHARLES DUDOUYT (France, 1885-1946). Side chair "Straw", 1930s. Structure in bulrush wood and wicker seat. Measurements: 66 x 46 x 39 cm. Beautiful small chair that could work in an...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Antique French Iron Forged Outdoor Bistro Chairs a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique pair of French Iron Forged heart back outdoor garden chairs. Heart back garden chairs Dimensions: Measures: 36” H Seat height: 18” Seat depth: 15.5” x 15.5 Diameter. Great antique patio...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Wrought Iron

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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of 1960s Bent Bamboo Rattan Wicker Dirk Van Sliedrecht Side Lounge Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s pair of bamboo chairs in the design of Dirk Van Sliedrecht. These charming Mid-Century Modern pieces with the unique design and tall high back where the organic beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs

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Bamboo

Dordogne Chairs by Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand France 1960s Set of Four
Located in London, GB
Set of four dining chairs "Dordogne" for Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou. Robert Sentou (1922-2008), had founded 1947, a furniture manufacturing workshop he called "La Chaise Pai...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Straw, Ash

French Set of Height Straw & Elm Chairs, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned sets of chairs, made in elm circa 1880. These chairs are hand made in a workshop by different workers. It is why the chairs have sometimes have small measur...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Straw, Elm

1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the vintage upholstery appears to be a pink silk or taffeta. They are in very good condi...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Silk, Oak

Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 6 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

4 french old rustic straw chairs
Located in LYON, FR
4 rustic wooden chairs from the 50s in very good condition. 120 € = price for the lot Dimensions: L42 X D45 X H85 Seat height: 44.5 cm
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Beech

Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs

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Cane, Wood

French Pair of Side Poplar Chairs Swiss Alp Style 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs, made of poplar in 1807. Mountain chalet style perfect for a log cabin. A heart on the folder  Shipping: 90 / 51 / 39 cm 8 Kg
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Early 1800s Spanish Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Poplar

19th Century Six French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Provincial Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six dining chairs from 19th century. Massive walnut hand carved frame with floral accents and rush seats. Five chairs and one armchair with lower back. All in good condition. Could ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Rush, Wood

Vintage French Double Caned Hooded Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage double caned French Hooded or Porters chair with newly upholstered Scalamandre Toile Fabric.
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20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane

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 Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Walnut French Provincial Accent Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1930s Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of (6) French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s. This piece is fantastic as the rattan is shaped in a unique wa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

French Pair of Turned & Straw Beech Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned pair of chairs, made circa 1940 False pair from a different source but allowing them to be placed in a room like side chairs. This explain the difference in...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Straw, Beech

Pair of Antique Belgian Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
- Dimensions: 37" high x 17.25" seat height x 19.5" deep x 25" wide - This pair of Belgian fauteuils captured our hearts with its graceful, curving lines and elegant cane seats, tem...
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Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Wood

Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A wonderful pair of sculptural and architectural side chairs. They are beaten iron that seems to have been painted green in an earlier life. They have the most pleasing and interesti...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Iron

Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Set of 6 Vintage French Country Caned Back Flamestitch Fabric...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs

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Cotton, Cane

Custom Set of Eight French Style Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
These chairs, constructed in sturdy oak, but finished in a fruitwood stain offer the best of both worlds: Handsome French country style and solid, substantial construction. The rush ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian French Provincial Chairs

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Oak

Spanish Leather and Wood Chairs, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This is still quality from the past. Spring core seat that can still proudly present itself full of stability. The leather is a little cracked here and there, but this fits perfectl...
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1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Seagrass, Wood

Series of 8 chairs in solid elm and mulched seat
Located in LYON, FR
This series of chairs from the 1950s is in excellent condition. Their seat is like new but vintage. Very stable, comfortable and solid, they will be perfect for example around a farm...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Elm

Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Fruitwood

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm. The overall width is 42cm, ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Elm

Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

2 Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs for Charlotte Perriand - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of two dining chairs designed by Robert Sentou for Sentou editions in the 1950s, and curated by Charlotte Perriand for various interior projects. The chairs feature a stained a...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Olivetree and Rush Chairs, 1960, France
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a stunning set of six mid-century chairs from France, crafted with a beautiful combination of olivewood and rush seating. These chairs pay homage to the influential works...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Rush, Olive

Set of 6 Louis XVI French Cane leather Chairs. Circa late 1800s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite set of six Louis XVI cane dining chairs brings a touch of Provence to the heart of the Hudson Valley. With their elegant lines and classic design, these chairs showcas...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Wood

Alsatian chair with interlacing pattern on the back, France 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of three of these great chairs. They are offered individually here on the platform. Condition according to age with signs of wear. See pictures.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Oak

Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair France, Circa 1920s Carved painted wood frame, with cream damask patterned upholstery Measures: 23.25"W x 19.5"D x 33"H. Seat...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Oak

Pair Dining Chairs Swiss Alp Escabelles Oak Brutalist Style, French, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of chairs, Swiss Alp escabelles in the brutalist style French, late 19th century Characterful One of the chairs has a sapwood part on the back (see last photo) please ask if ...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Charles Dudouyt (attr) Oak and Papercord "Fire Side" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dark oak and papercord "Fire Side" chairs, with low seats and beautifully carved frames. Lightly refinished, in otherwise original condition with wear and patina, including l...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Pair of French Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French Mid Century faux bamboo parlor chairs made of cherry wood with woven cane seats. Good quality sturdy chairs. Light wear with minor scuffs and scratches. Circa 1950s....
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Cane, Cherry

Black Rattan Bar Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of versatile black rattan and bamboo counter stools. Timeless lines -- they coordinate well in a traditional or contemporary interior. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French cherry wood armchair from the late 19th century, with rush seat and sheaf back. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this cherry wood armchair charms us with its rustic appeal and turned accents. The chair showcases a sheaf back with turned supports, connected to two open curving arms. The rush seat (measuring 19"D x 14"H) is resting on four turned legs connected to one another through an apron carved with petite motifs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Rush, Cherry

Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together. They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Oak

Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs

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Silk, Walnut

Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen Pair
Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen Pair
$2,471 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Pair of His & Hers French Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of his and hers French Provincial accent chairs in golden yellow upholstery. Down filled seat cushions. Circa mid-20th cen...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Modern Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut armchair with Modern Upholstery This beautiful 17th century French Provincial Louis XIV walnut armchair will fit perfectly into any m...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Iron

French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Cotton, Wood

French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
$1,121 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Three Early 20th Century French Walnut Carved Side Chairs, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three early 20th century French walnut carved side chairs, circa 1900 Classic French walnut side chairs. Each chair is carved from solid waln...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Walnut

Sillas rústicas francesas
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Sillas rústicas francesas Circa 1.870, realizadas en madera de roble y enea.
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1870s Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Wood, Oak

French Child White Wood Chair, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French child's chair, 19th century White wood Good condition Shipping: L 45/ P 35/H 50 cm 5 kg.  
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Wood

Late 19th Century French Bench Provincial Oak High Back, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French high back bench, circa 1890 to be recovered French Provincial hand carved oak In good antique condition with minor signs of use for its age, the upholstery is in good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Chestnut

Antique French Reclining Armchair With Iron Adjusting Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French reclining armchair pair upholstered in thick heavy woven linen-like fabric in taupe with black stripes. The armchair has a selection of 8 manual reclining positions us...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Iron

Set of 5 French bobbin chairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940-50s
Located in Lyon, FR
An exceptional and rare set of five French bobbin turned chairs dating from the 1940s–1950s, crafted in solid oak with vibrant multicolored straw seats. Inspired by the distinctive d...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Straw, Oak

French Provincial Corner Chair
Located in New York, US
French Provincial Corner Chair France, 19th Century 17"D x 28"H
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Wood

French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant pair of wooden chair was made in France, following the charming French Provincial style. They are lacquered with a modern color, tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs
French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs
$1,534 Sale Price / set
20% Off

French Provincial chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial chairs 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 chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, Charles Dudouyt, Henredon, and Marge Carson. 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 chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $162 and tops out at $12,000 while the average work can sell for $1,516.

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