French Provincial Dining Room 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
Set of Four 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique set of four walnut dining chairs with gorgeous patterned rush seats made in the country French provincial style. The chairs feature an aged walnut finish with a lovely...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Set of 8 Cream Paint Decorated Fruitwood Dining Chairs with Green Faux Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dramatic Set of 8 high back cream paint decorated dining side chairs with green faux leather upholstery and accented with brass tacks. The crest with a pierced carved shell motif, ap...
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20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Provincial Dining Chairs Caned Made in Italy Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Wood
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Solid Wood Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Solid Wood Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes 2 arm chairs, 4 side chairs, unique ex...
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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Henredon Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1990s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Set of Six French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style cream painted dining room chairs. Item features four side chairs, two armchairs, solid wood frames, cabriole legs, upholstered b...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Elegant Set of 8 French Hand Stenciled Country Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
A refined set of 8 French Country dining chairs with fine woodcraft, and details. The chairs have been Ornated with hand stenciling botanicals exquisite application, a great touch of...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 6 Vintage French Country Caned Back Flamestitch Fabric dining chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inc...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cotton
French provincial dining chairs upholstered in Jack lenor larsen
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Spring seat dining chairs circa the 1940s reupholstered with JLL velvet seats.
Velvet is extremely vibrant, with piping on edges.
Chairs are unmarked circa 1940s, spring seats. Co...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Ladderback Arm Chair - Chestnut
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair boasts a robust stripped chestnut finish to the frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditional beauty. Wrapped in cre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Hand Painted Six Dining Chairs in Provincial Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six dining chairs from 19th century. Painted in light grey with coral accents, rush seats with nice cotton seating cushions covered with small colorful flowers.
All in perfect condi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features solid wood construction, upholstered back an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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 Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Exciting Set of 6 French Provincial Yellow Patent Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational set of 6 yellow patent leather French Provincial dining chairs. These fine dining chairs are in fabulous vintage condition with only light signs of age. They are very w...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
French Provincial Wooden Side / Dining Armchair
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.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage French Country Style White Painted Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Style White Painted Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8. Item features solid wood frames, white distress painted finish, blue plaid upholstery, nicely carved ...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Bau Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Bau Furniture 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
set of...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Set Six French Provinical Partial Gilt And Ebonized Slat Ladder Back Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent Set of Six French Provinical style skillfully Partial Gilt And crackled Ebonized Slat Ladder high Back Side Chairs with Custom upholstery.
Measure 19" in width, 20" i...
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs
By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection"
USA, 1970s
Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats....
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
French Country Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic style and modern functionality. These dining chairs feature a solid wood frame finished in a warm straw wash, providing durability and a sophisticated look. The high back and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Ladderback Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of comfort and rustic elegance. This chair boasts a robust stripped oak frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Country Oak Wingback Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
set of 6 vintage French country oak dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
By Drexel, Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
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20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Tall Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very unusual tall French Provincial carved walnut ribbon back armchair with a fancy x stretcher and old if not original rush seat. In excellent ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Karges Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with gold gil...
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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
Two European Countryside Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
an antiqued wood dining armchair, the arched serpentine ladder back above an upholstered drop-in seat, on sabre legs joined by undulating stretchers.
Dimensions: 24.5" W x 24" D x 41...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Open Carved Oak SET of 2
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Tall Open Carved Oak Set of 2.
Direct from France, a superb pair of antique dining chairs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs. Seats are caned. Caning in goos condition.
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1940s Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Bleached Walnut Tripple Oval Pretzel Back 4 French Provincial Dining Chairs NICE
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Louis XV Provincial French Style Painted Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Miami, FL
A set of four Louis XV provincial style white and blue painted dining armchairs, 20th century.
Standing on four cabriole legs with hand rush seat.
Serpentine form, ladder back frame with distressed blue painted decoration and white finished ground with stylized snail’s head foot and hand...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Sid...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
French Provincial Pair Dining Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
These pair of elegant French chairs, were be upholstered in velvet. The fabric is made by Andrew Martin in London and it is a cotton velvet with geometrical drawings that seems a primitive decor.
The structure is wooden made and they are lacquered with a light grey color, with a finish like an "hand painted" effect.
They are elegant, stunning and contemporary in every room of your home. They can be placed to the head of the table...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, upholstered back and seats, distressed finish, cabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - ...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French White Painted Dining Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a beautifully painted white beechwood frame, this chair exudes refined French Directoire-inspired charm. The seat is upholstered in soft off-white leather, providing a luxu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Country Dining Ladder Back Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a classic ladder-back design and distinctive pegged construction, this chair showcases a handcrafted appeal that enhances any dining space. Finished in a rich Mahogany Stra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Oak Dining Chairs 19th Century Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 4 19th Century F...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
French Provincial Rustic Dining Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of traditional charm and modern functionality. This chair features a solid wooden frame with a warm straw wash finish, ensuring both durability and a timeless appeal....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Painted Dining Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of traditional charm and modern functionality. This chair features a solid wooden frame with a hand-painted Charleston Gray finish, ensuring both durability and a tim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
White Country Dining Ladder Back Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a classic ladder-back design and distinctive pegged construction, this chair showcases a handcrafted appeal that enhances any dining space. Finished in a lightly distressed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Provincial armchair, the curved bar toprail above an "X" back and upholstered seat, on carved sabre legs. The original French Provincial, circa 182...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Roche Bobois Grand Hotel Dining Armchairs by Pierre Dubois, Set of Two
Located in Basildon, London
The Grand Hotel Dining Chair by Roche Bobois, designed by Pierre Dubois & Aimé Cécil, epitomizes refined elegance and timeless style. Crafted with a harmonious blend of luxurious mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Foam, Beech
Our Therese Armchair w/Crown, Susanne Hollis Collection
Located in San Marino, CA
Our "Therese" armchair w/crown in mohena wood, Peruvian reproduction. Replicated from chair of French Hugonot Daniel Marot, 1663 from Holland/England. Priced COM.
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2010s Peruvian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 3 Vintage Frenc...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Vintage Set of Ten Brown Leather High Backs Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous set of ten dining chairs made of leather and solid wood, with burlap in the bottom. These amazing chairs have different tones of brown. They are eight regular chairs and two...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Provincial dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial dining room 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 dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial dining room 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 dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, and Hickory Chair Furniture Company. 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 dining room 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 $29,500 while the average work can sell for $2,295.