Mid-Century Modern Massive Oak Stool, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Provincial Stools
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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.
Style: French Provincial
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, - 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Old heavy wooden stool from the French Alps. Shod with a corrugated metal ring and therefore 100% stable and comfortable. We were lucky enough to find three of them and offer th...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Stools
Materials
Metal
Stool
$739
Stool
Located in Diest, BE
Great stool, beautiful patinated and weathered. Superbe shaped by time.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Beautifully Shaped Old Wooden Stools, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 4 beautifully shaped old wooden stools, 1950s The original black color makes the stools elegant and slim. Two different seat heights. 2 x 38cm and 2 x 42cm.
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood
18th Century French oak cantor stool
Located in Diest, BE
Cantor’s stool in oak wood, France, early 18th century. Unrestored and original condition, beautiful character of the oak. Great to use as piedestal.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Stools
Materials
Oak
Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt, France 1940's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Brutalist Design Bar Stool by Charles Dudouyt. Made in France, 1940's period. Solid oak frame with tapered legs and three spindles on each side and a french rush woven seat o...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Stools
Materials
Rush, Oak
Brutalist French 1850s solid oak tripod stools with metal rim, set of 4
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / stool / oak, metal / Rustic / Antique / French Provence Four mid 19th century rustic French stools, handcrafted in full oak. Each chair features three sturdy legs s...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Stools
Materials
Metal
Brutalist French solid oak tripod stool with metal rim, 1850s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / stool / oak, metal / Rustic / Antique / French Provence Mid 19th century rustic French stool, handcrafted in full oak. With three sturdy legs screwed directly into ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Stools
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Metal Stool with Wooden Seat, Insect Motif
Located in High Point, NC
This piece presents as a piece, distinguished by dark bronze/verdigris, decorative insect motif. The piece dates to 20th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of pe...
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20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Materials
Metal
19th Century Empire Style Gilt X Frame Stool, French Provincial
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Empire Style Gilt X Frame Stool A superb antique Neo-Classical X Frame stool in the Empire style, the stool has relatively new upholstery and the show wood is carved an...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Stools
Materials
Giltwood
French Provincial Rustic Counter Stool
$855 / item
French Provincial Rustic Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
This counter stool features a solid wooden frame with a warm straw wash finish, ensuring both durability and a timeless appeal. The backrest showcases an elegant cross-back design, a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood
Pair Italian Provincial Style Carved Walnut and Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Italian Made Provincial Style Carved Walnut and Chenille blue Upholstered Side Chairs Dimensions: 19" in width, 19" in depth and 44 inches in height. Seat height is 19".
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Stools
Materials
Walnut
French Fruitwood Stools, Mid 20th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A pair of fruitwood stools or side tables of organic form. French, mid 20C. Stock ref. #3297 Both in good sturdy order with characterful wear. Traces of historic worm all treated ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Materials
Fruitwood
French Provincial Hexagonal Tripod Stool, Solid Oak, Trefoil Cutout, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, HR
French Provincial Hexagonal Tripod Stool, Solid Oak, Trefoil Cutout, 1950s. This stool is built from solid oak, with a thick hexagonal seat raised on three turned tapered legs joine...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Stools
Materials
Oak
Free form tripod stool in elm wood, made in French Brittany in the 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Free form tripod stool in elm wood, made in French Brittany in the 1950s. Featuring a beautiful wood grain and finely carved details on the turned wood legs. Strong, honest construct...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Stools
Materials
Elm
French Oak Stool with Carved Crown Motif and Twisted Stretchers, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This richly detailed 19th-century French stool is carved from bleached oak and features an ornate apron centered with a regal crown motif framed by symmetrical scrollwork. The stool’...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Stools
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Oak
French Provincial White Counter Stool
$855 / item
French Provincial White Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of traditional charm and modern functionality. This counter stool features a solid wooden frame with a lightly distressed architectural white painted finish, ensuring...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Stools
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Bentwood Stool With Cushioned Seat
Located in High Point, NC
Here is a upholstered piece, its natural linen texture the first thing to catch the eye. The piece dates to Early 20th Century, sourced from France, and carries the hallmarks of peri...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Circa 1970 Mustard Wood Stool With Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This piece carries genuine presence, its mustard yellow velvet cushion, dark wood frame immediately setting the tone for the piece. It was made in France during 1970s, a lineage that...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Stools
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair French Gilt Stools
$1,355 / set
Pair French Gilt Stools
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very good pair of French gilded stools, cabriole legs with flame decoration underneath. in very good original condition. 20" high 15" square You are welcome to view this item at ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Stools
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Column Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a charming Vintage Regency Hand Painted Column Low Stool, a versatile piece that effortlessly blends classic elegance with a touch of playful design. This unique stool fea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Stools
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
French Provincial stools for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial stools 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 stools created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial stools 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 stools, popular names associated with this style include Christopher Guy, and John Salterini. 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 stools differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $308 and tops out at $6,421 while the average work can sell for $1,100.
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