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French Provincial Side 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
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s

Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s

By Alexandre Noll

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 Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Provincial French Oak and Rush back Chairs C1920s
Pair of Provincial French Oak and Rush back Chairs C1920s

Pair of Provincial French Oak and Rush back Chairs C1920s

Located in Trensacq, FR

Charming Pair of Provincial French oak and rush back and chairs C1920       All original carved oak frames, with cabriolet legs, pawed feet, woven rush work backs and seats and dais...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.
Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.

Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th c. French Bobbin rush corner chair. French rush-seat corner chair, Coin du Feu. 19th Century French Provincial-style carved oak armchair with open backs and rush seat....

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Leopard Upholstered Pair of French Fauteuils a La Reine
Leopard Upholstered Pair of French Fauteuils a La Reine

Leopard Upholstered Pair of French Fauteuils a La Reine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Fauteuils a la Reine in newly upholstered cut velvet leopard with a black ribbon gimp and nailheads. Extremely large and very comfortable. The photos show the gimp with nail...

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20th Century French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Upholstery

Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair, France 1920's
Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair, France 1920's

Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair, France 1920's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Hand Carved Oak Rustic Alpine Chair. Made in France, early 20th Century, 1920's period. Solid heavy oak slabs carved chair or side chair. This comes in very good original con...

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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

French Louis XV Accent Chairs Pair
French Louis XV Accent Chairs Pair

French Louis XV Accent Chairs Pair

By Bombay Furniture Co.

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 Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Cherry

Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France
Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France

Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Wood and straw low chair attributted to Charles Dudouyt. A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate class...

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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s

Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

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 Side Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table
Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table

Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Provincial Fruit Wood Curved Glass One Door Display Side Table. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 24.5" H x 29" W x 29" D x 11" Interior height.

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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Glass, Wood

Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s
Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s

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.

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1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Wood

Set of 5 Walnut Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs
Set of 5 Walnut Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs

Set of 5 Walnut Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice set of French Provincial cane back side chairs. The chairs have high backs. The headrest is carved and the chairs are nicely sculpted.

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair French Bergere Side chairs
Pair French Bergere Side chairs

Pair French Bergere Side chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice pair of French painted bergere side chairs,, pink check seats, in very good overall condition.. 39" high 19" wide 17" depth 20" seat height You are welcome to view this...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

One Geiger French Style Armchair
One Geiger French Style Armchair

One Geiger French Style Armchair

By John Geiger

Located in Pasadena, TX

Master cabinet maker, John Geiger`s Interiors International Limited .IIL. began as a 2,000-square-foot custom shop with four craftsmen in Toronto, Ontario. Primarily fabricating architecturally designed office furnishings, the company`s sales reached $50,000 .Canadian. in its first few years. IIL soon relocated to a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and expanded to 35 craftsmen. While still producing custom wood furniture...

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1980s American Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Ivory Wood Painted Antique Chairs
Pair of French Ivory Wood Painted Antique Chairs

Pair of French Ivory Wood Painted Antique Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A lovely pair of vintage French wood painted chairs with ivory upholstered seat and back. This super chic pair has a delicate presence and is an adorable addition to either side of a...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Cast Iron Chair
Vintage French Cast Iron Chair

Vintage French Cast Iron Chair

Located in High Point, NC

A cast iron chair from France, produced circa 1960. A richly decorated garden chair with white and green patination. This cast metal seat stands out fo...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Provincial Upholstered Side Chair
French Provincial Upholstered Side Chair

French Provincial Upholstered Side Chair

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

Elegant and timeless, this French Provincial-style side chair draws inspiration from the designs of Louis XV and Queen Anne. Showcasing a sculpted top rail, carved apron, and classi...

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Early 2000s American French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique High Back Parlor Chair, France
Antique High Back Parlor Chair, France

Antique High Back Parlor Chair, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

French antique throne high back parlor chair with original floral upholstery and tacks. Carved wooden frame with scrolling floral motif dated 18...

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1870s French Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique French Wood and Rattan Chair, circa 1900
Antique French Wood and Rattan Chair, circa 1900

Antique French Wood and Rattan Chair, circa 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / Chair / wood and rattan / Antique This graceful antique chair from France, dating to around 1900, showcases the natural elegance of turn-of-the-century design. Cons...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Wood Turned Bobbin Low Rush Chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
Wood Turned Bobbin Low Rush Chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s

Wood Turned Bobbin Low Rush Chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Zaandam, NL

Stunning rush low chair often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt with lovely sphere or ball feet and two lovely large acorn finials at the top of the backrest. This gorgeous littl...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs
Pair of Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs

Pair of Cane Back French Provincial Side Chairs

By Heritage Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice pair of French Provincial cane back side chairs. The chairs have high backs. The headrest is carved and the chairs are nicely sculpted.

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Dressing Chairs
Pair of Antique French Dressing Chairs

Pair of Antique French Dressing Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine pair of primitive Country French Dressing Chairs. Time-softened hardwood frames with curved flat crest rails on the tall shaped slat backs...

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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair French Dressing Chairs
Pair French Dressing Chairs

Pair French Dressing Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair French dressing chairs. Pair vintage French provincial chairs with shaped top rail, ladder back and low rush seat for putting on y...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...

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19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Oak Side Chairs
Pair of French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Oak Side Chairs

Pair of French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Oak Side Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning pair of French carved oak side accent chairs with new high end neutral upholstery. The back showcases a center crest of acanthus leaves in a wave pattern with flower detail ...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1950s Wood and Woven Wicker Chair in Gio Ponti Style from Paris, France
1950s Wood and Woven Wicker Chair in Gio Ponti Style from Paris, France

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...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

French Provincial Lacquered Black Wood Dining Chair Upholstered Red and White
French Provincial Lacquered Black Wood Dining Chair Upholstered Red and White

French Provincial Lacquered Black Wood Dining Chair Upholstered Red and White

Located in Brescia, IT

This model is a stunning French provincial style black wood lacquered dining chair hand upholstered in Italy in white cotton fabric and red linen fabric. It is a French contemporary production and it is available in stock. This elegant dining chair is a strong presence in every room of your home. It can be put in contrast inside a minimal style interiors, or put among a maximalist style ones. It has a timeless style, moreover cause the black lacquered wood structure and the contemporary upholstered fabric in geometrical shape, it looks a framed Mondrian painting...

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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs
Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs

Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs

By Salterini

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of stunning and substantial wrought iron scroll back chairs in the French style with straight backs designed with central support, branching out in swooping arched forms with a ...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Provençal Nurse’s Chairs in Beechwood
Pair of 19th Century French Provençal Nurse’s Chairs in Beechwood

Pair of 19th Century French Provençal Nurse’s Chairs in Beechwood

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming pair of 19th-century French Provençal nurse’s chairs, distinguished by their notably low seats, a form traditionally associated with fireside seating and domestic interior...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV Green Side Chairs
Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV Green Side Chairs

Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV Green Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV style (20th Cent) walnut carved side chairs with a shaped cane back and green upholstered seat.

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20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Wood and Straw Stool, France 1970, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Wood and Straw Stool, France 1970, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt

Wood and Straw Stool, France 1970, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Wood and straw chair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt. A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate classic...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s

Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Almelo, NL

Charles Dudouyt armchairs in beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s Charles Dudouyt style armchairs In beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s these very comfortable chairs with armr...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Unique 4S Spec French Antique 19 th c Walnut Chairs Redisigned
Unique 4S Spec French Antique 19 th c Walnut Chairs Redisigned

Unique 4S Spec French Antique 19 th c Walnut Chairs Redisigned

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Spectacular set of 4 French antique handcarved walnut side chairs made in 19!th c Louis XVI style. Reupholstered in brocade silk, repainted white with gold wash distressed finish. De...

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

C18th century French country provincial chair
C18th century French country provincial chair

C18th century French country provincial chair

Located in London, GB

A charming C18th provincial french oak chair which has a tall ladder back, turned legs and curved stretcher. The low but comfortable seat has been upholstered in a vintage off white ...

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1780s French Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair French Silver Gilt Elbow Chairs
Pair French Silver Gilt Elbow Chairs

Pair French Silver Gilt Elbow Chairs

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A nice pair of Louis X1V salon chairs, original upholstery, in very good overall condition. 37" high 25" wide 20" seat depth 17" seat height You are welcome to view this item at ou...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 19th century Faux Bamboo Parlor Chairs by Thonet
Pair of 19th century Faux Bamboo Parlor Chairs by Thonet

Pair of 19th century Faux Bamboo Parlor Chairs by Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Munich, DE

19th Century bentwood parlor chairs by Thonet. Beautiful gold patina & faded fabric. Both chairs show heavy signs of their age, flaking gold patina, washed out seat fabric & yet the ...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Faux Bamboo

Pair Fine Quality French Gilt Salon Chairs circa 1880
Pair Fine Quality French Gilt Salon Chairs circa 1880

Pair Fine Quality French Gilt Salon Chairs circa 1880

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair fine quality French gilt salon chairs circa 1880 Old world faded elegance a pair of French salon chairs in the Louis XVI style, the chairs are in...

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Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Vintage French Horn & Hide Chairs, Set of 4
Early 20th Century Vintage French Horn & Hide Chairs, Set of 4

Early 20th Century Vintage French Horn & Hide Chairs, Set of 4

Located in Ross, CA

A suite of 4 unique lounge chairs made of horns and stretched leather over wood frame. Origin unknown, possibly made from bull horns and hides found in the foothill of the Pyrénées...

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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Horn, Hide, Wood

Seat, Northern Europe, early 20th century.
Seat, Northern Europe, early 20th century.

Seat, Northern Europe, early 20th century.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Seat imported from Northern Europe. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat has been covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: height 50 cm / width 7...

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Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

French Provincial side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial side 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 side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial side 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 side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Charles Dudouyt, and Globe Furniture. 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 side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $395 and tops out at $16,500 while the average work can sell for $1,200.