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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
4 Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs for Charlotte Perriand - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of four 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 ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

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Wood

20th French Cast Iron Garden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
The lacy metal filigree of these vintage garden chairs forms a delicate and ornate silhouette. Made in France in the 20th Century, the chairs are made of cast iron in order to be abl...
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20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Iron

Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
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1990s American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s Belgian Bleached Oak Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Backs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of a set of six 1950s Belgian Bleached Oak Chairs, where mid-century design meets regal elegance. These chairs boast an air of sophistication with whit...
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20th Century Belgian French Provincial Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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

Materials

Rush, Olive

Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner. The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade. The front of the wood has becom...
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1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Four Weathered Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is perforated. The back has decorative curls. The legs are slightly arched. With a Classic vintage look from Fra...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming oak Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner. The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade. This chair was made in the ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Country French Pickled Pine Double Caned Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Country French Pickled Pine Double Caned Armchair by Furniture Classic Norfolk VA. Nice double caning. Perfect for a bedroom or extra seating.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Cane, Pine

WELLESLEY GUILD Walnut French Country Side Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style side chair by Wellesley Guild. Hand carved & crafted of walnut with a distressed finish, highly carved crest rail, carved center...
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Late 20th Century Mexican French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century French Provincial Country Cane Faux Bamboo Wood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century French Provincial Country Cane Faux Bamboo Wood armchairs - a Pair. Faux bamboo framed armchair with cabriole legs, cross and side stretchers and a caned back and seat.
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs

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Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood

Peak of a Century Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab 2021
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
This 1940's Rattan chair has been creativly revisited by Staab by adding strong colors and vintage wood bases to give the piece its contemporary feeling. Through my work I transform...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Globe Furniture Colony Court French Occasional Side or Vanity Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
1950s Globe furniture colony court accent chair. French inspired with walnut finish. Features a serpentine crest rail, gold bambook design fabric and cabr...
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1950s Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid 20th Century French Provincial Style Channel Back Accent Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage French Provincial upholstered accent armchair, unbranded. Mahogany frame with rounded arms, channel back and cabriole front legs. Features an upholstered fabric in a neutra...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Materials

Wood, Cane

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Belgian Wooden Stool
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden stool was made in Belgium and features a slightly tilted square seat with a cane center. It is supported on four turned legs with scalloped stretchers. With its warm tone...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Straw, Hardwood

Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright form with a simple seat and elegant backrest. Turned legs joined by a strut support a deep, curved apron. The slats of the ...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Provençal Ladderback Armchairs with Rush Seating
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of Provençal ladderback armchairs with rush seating. Classic country armchairs in very good condition, beautiful model with pure lines. These ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

1800s French Louis XIII Walnut Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1800s Fre...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Chairs

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Cotton, Walnut

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

French Provencal Kids Chair in Lavender Patina and Burlap Seat
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 w...
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20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Burlap

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

Provincial French Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Provincial French wood chair having chip carved decorated back over plank seat and decorated apron, 18th century.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Gold painted wrought iron chair with honeycomb pattern seat and tassels.
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Rush, Wood

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

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 French Modern Brutalist Chairs, Charles Dudouyt Style, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This set of 6 French Modern Brutalist chairs, crafted in the 1960s by a French cabinetmaker are made in the style of Charles Dudouyt, they feature solid oak construction and rush sea...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Oak, Rush

A Pair of French Os de Mouton Open Armchairs
Located in Sherborne, GB
A pair of large 19th century os de mouton open armchairs A very well made high quality pair of armchairs, having generous proportion and form with square pegged joints. Made from French oak, these have a wonderful warm tone, a decorative pair that would work in any home. Very comfortable sturdy upright chairs, the chairs are in excellent condition. The chairs have been stripped of their original upholstery and upholstered in stylish Guy Goodfellow...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of Six Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Dining chairs, oak, rustic, farmhouse, minimalist, France, 1950s These chairs have a beautifully simple yet stylish aesthetic, showcasing a modest, unadorned frame with sleek, elega...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Rush, Wood, Oak

French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century. Lovely ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Midcentury French Pair of Side Poplar Chairs Swiss Alp Style, Early 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs midcentury, made of poplar in 1807. Mountain chalet style perfect for a log cabin. A heart on the folder  Shipping: 90 / 51 / 3...
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Early 1800s Spanish Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Poplar

A Set of 5 French Vintage Ladder Back Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Oak Park, MI
A charming set of 5 French side chairs with solid rush seats. Lovely timeworn cream paint. A graceful silhouette sets these chairs apart. Stretchers add support. These are solid cha...
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Mid-20th Century British French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

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

Materials

Beech

4 low fireplace chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in LYON, FR
Nice set in beautiful vintage condition of these low oak chairs and straw seats attributed to Charles Dudouyt. Dimensions: L46 x D39 x H67 cm Seats L45 X D39 X H29 cm The price is...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Woven Seagrass, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Oak, Seagrass

A Set of 4 Painted French Oak Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A pretty set of white painted French oak ladder back side chairs with nice warm rush seats. Painted chairs can be a lovely contrast to pine tables! Rock solid in joint. Some of the r...
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20th Century British French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of 6 Georges Robert wood and straw chairs, made in France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 6 brutalist chairs made in the 1950s in France by Georges Robert. With its rustic and simple design, they have been made for countryside houses, yet its gorgeous wood grain an...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Oak

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 Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid 20th Century Maple French Country Barrel Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style barrel chairs, unbranded. Maple with a lightly distressed finish, ladder back design, curved crest rail, curved arms with turned supports, gold tones c...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Antique French Cane Walnut 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 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane Walnut Dinin...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Vintage French Louis Philippe Mahogany Scroll Form Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from quality mahogany wood, upholstered in neutral cream fabric.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair Additional information: Materials: Cotton, Mahogany, Silk Please note that th...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood

A Lovely Pair of Early 19th Century French Salon Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A truly delightful and charming pair of early 19th century French salon chairs. With original caned back splats. Newly upholstered in fresh Kravet 100% linen. The silhouettes are st...
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Early 19th Century British Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of French Provincial Fruitwood Upholstered Arm Chairs Late 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Late 20th Century French Provincial Style Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ faux needlepoint upholstery in good condition. Dimensions: 40 1/2" x 25 3/4" x 29 1/2" (102.9 x 65.4 x 74....
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

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

Materials

Seagrass, Wood

Mid-Century French Provincial Style Hand Painted Blue / White / Pink Caned Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French hand painted carved fruitwood chair that has been hand painted in a lovely blue, white and pink diamond. The cushion is vintage and shows lite wear. It is unm...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Cane, 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

Materials

Elm

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

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 Arras Orangery Chair
Located in Faversham, GB
A pretty Arras Orangery or Garden chair from the famous iron factories in the town of Arras, Northern France. This wonderful example is a blacksmith-made rivetted chair...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

French Country Lounge Chair by Highland House
By Highland House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Provincial Armchair by Highland House...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

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

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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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