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.
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
Elegant without being overly formal, this antique French Louis XVI fauteuil has the kind of quiet presence that immediately softens a room. Its oval medallion back, hand-carved frame...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
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, ...
Elm
$1,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
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...
Straw, Beech
French Pair of Side Poplar Chairs Escabelle Swiss Alp Style 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs Escabelle, made of poplar in 1807. Mountain chalet style perfect for a log cabin. A heart on the folder Shipping: 90 / 51 / 39...
Poplar
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair. Price per item.
Iron
Vintage French Hooded Chair with Caning and Scalamandre Fabric, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage double caned French Hooded or Porters chair with newly upholstered Scalamandre Toile Fabric.
Fabric, Cane
$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Wood and Woven Wicker Chair in Gio Ponti Style from Paris, France
By Gio Ponti
Located in IT
This 1950s wood and woven wicker chair, crafted in the style of renowned designer Gio Ponti, exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Made in Paris, France, the chair features a s...
Wicker, Wood
French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair, Velvet Upholstery, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
Elegant without being overly formal, this antique French Louis XVI fauteuil has the kind of quiet presence that immediately softens a room. Its oval medallion back, hand-carved frame...
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.
Oak
Dordogne Chairs by Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand France 1960s Set of Four
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
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...
Straw, Ash
$277Sale Price / item|34% Off
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 ...
Rush, Wood
$1,688Sale Price|24% Off
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.
Fruitwood
$1,315Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Iron
Vintage Regency Jacquard Fauteuil Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage fauteuil captures the refined grace of the Louis XVI style, featuring a gracefully carved wood frame with exposed curving armrests and delicate cabriole legs. Th...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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...
Walnut
Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A Offered is a vintage Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Or...
Wood
$1,080Sale Price|22% Off
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French late 19th century caned chairs; all caning was done by hand and has stayed unbelievably strong for years. Antique French Count...
Wood
$1,005Sale Price / set|25% Off
1970s Vintage French Provincial Bergere Armchairs, Cotton & Wood 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 ...
Cotton, Wood
$2,280Sale Price / set|43% Off
Six French Dining Chairs Walnut 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...
Rush, Walnut
Vintage Textured Wrought Iron Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of romantic, architectural interest to your home with this exceptional vintage wrought iron accent chair. Defined by its whimsical scrollwork back and elegant X-frame bas...
Wrought Iron
$1,346Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage French Faux Bamboo Cane Linen Chairs 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 ...
Faux Bamboo, Linen, Wood
Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great hand carved wooden high back chair with sea grass seat from Spain, 1960s. The pictures speak for themselves.
Seagrass, Wood
$3,600 / set
Pair of French Faux Bois Side-chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a lovely pair of elegant faux bois wood chairs with rounded back in the style of Nina Ditzel. The wood is stripped and bleached to its be...
Wood
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush, France, 1950s
Located in Split, 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...
Rush, Oak
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 ...
Straw, Oak
Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Gold painted wrought iron chair with honeycomb pattern seat and tassels.
Wrought Iron
$1,421Sale Price / set|25% Off
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...
Cotton, Cane
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of vintage French arm chairs Hand carved frames finished in gilt to give it that gold look Cushioned backs, seats and arms so very comfortable Reupholstered with floral ...
Giltwood
$592Sale Price|25% Off
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 ...
Cotton, Wood
Sculptural Black Rattan High-Back Chair, France, 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
French sculptural rattan chair featuring a striking architectural silhouette with an exceptionally tall ladder back and angular geometric base. The black-lacquered frame contrasts e...
Fabric, Rattan
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...
Rush, Oak
$1,163Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two French Hand-Painted Side Chairs Rush Seats Country Style, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
A pair of two French Provincial side beech chairs made in the 19th century. The rush seats and backs are in good antique condition. On the backs, birds are painted with in medallion ...
Rush, Beech
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...
Silk, Oak
Perriand - Inspired - Set of Six Chairs - Olivetree and Rush - 1950 - France
By Robert Sentou, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Split, 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...
Rush, Olive
French Provincial Armchair, Carved Wood & Cane, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (20th century) rustic style armchair with carved faux tree branch design having an oval cane back and upholstered seat.
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Oak Rush Seat Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming pair of French Provincial ladder-back chairs dates from the late 19th-century (circa 1880–1900) and embodies the timeless simplicity of traditional rural craftsmanship....
Rush, Oak
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.
Oak
$1,275Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs by Emanuel, Set of 2
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 Pair of Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs...
Wood, Cotton
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
By Grassin à Arras
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...
Iron
$1,210Sale Price|20% Off
French Provencial Child Chair in Lavender Patina and Burlap Seat, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool wooden child chair in lavender patina. France, 1940s This cute chair is handcrafted in wood and painted in lavender color. The seat is upholstered wi...
Wood, Burlap
Pair of Vintage Provincial High-Back Cane Armchairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
The Italian Provincial style — that particular synthesis of French neoclassical vocabulary, warm walnut, and decorative cane that defined a significant strand of American furniture p...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
19th Century French Provincial Corner Chair, Antique Wood Design
Located in New York, US
French Provincial Corner Chair France, 19th Century 17"D x 28"H
Wood
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...
Walnut
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...
Rush, Cherry
$921Sale Price / set|58% Off
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 ...
Oak
$2,767Sale Price|25% Off
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
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 ...
Damask, Mahogany
Set of 4 French Provincial Wood & Seagrass Chairs, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 4 French Provincial wood & seagrass chairs, 1960s.
Seagrass, Wood
Midcentury Pair of Chairs Stools Minimal Rustic Primitive
By Les Arcs
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury pair of chairs or stools, in the style of designs from manufacturer Les Arcs, France 1960s. Seats with carpets. Very good vintage...
Wood
$2,358Sale Price|25% Off
Oversized Marge Carson Damask Wingback Chair Sette with Rolling Ottoman
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an oversized Marge Carson wingback chair with rolling ottoman. And coordinated braided piping/trim. A...
Cotton, Velvet
$1,496Sale Price / set|25% Off
French Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Bau Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Bau Furniture 1
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 ...
Cotton, Mahogany
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...
Fruitwood
$640Sale Price / set|64% Off
Vintage French Louis Philippe Mahogany Scroll Form Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from quality mahogany wood, upholstered in neutral cream fabric.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Antique French Reclining Armchair With Iron Adjusting Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of antique French reclining armchairs upholstered in thick heavy woven linen-like fabric in taupe with black stripes. The armchairs have a selection of 8 manual reclining positi...
Iron
Pair of French Provincial Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery, 18th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
These handsome armchairs are an excellent example of the understated elegance of French provincial style. Delicate hand-carved ornamentation is featured at the top of the seat back c...
Wood, Walnut
$2,471Sale Price / set|25% Off
Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen Pair
By Robert Allen
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 ...
Silk, Walnut
Pair of Country French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair Library Chairs
Located in Oakwood, GA
Pair of Country French Provincial Carved Walnut Armchair Library Chairs, 43"H Beautiful Pair of Chairs Armchairs Country French Provincial Carved Walnut Frame Nice wide seats Lovely...
Fabric, Wood
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:...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,100Sale Price / set|25% Off
Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique carved wood Savonarola side chairs for a entry way, dining table, slipper chairs. Very sturdy. Ornate Italian carving at the top.
Wood