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French Provincial Seating

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
French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Lambswool, 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 Seating

Materials

Lambskin, Oak

French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs In the manner of Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut, Paint

Set of 4 Black Iron Charleston Forge Ladderback Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 Charleston Forge forged iron dining chairs in a contemporary take on "French Country" with ladderback design. Forged heavy black wrought iron with original black naugahyde s...
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1990s American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Iron

Bench Ottoman Stool in Walnut New Upholstered in Vintage French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Provincial Walnut Stool Ottoman with vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s A Turn of the century backless carved walnut bench or stool raised on four scroll ended legs. This stylish ottoman has a clean classical design with the counterpoint of the rustic accent of the new upholstery with french vintage linen fabric. This bench is in fully restored condition, structurally sound. Re-upholstered with a vintage french linen fabric...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

French Modern, Rocking Chair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern rocking chair 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 w...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak, Lambskin

19th Century Pair of French Walnut Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of sturdy, solid walnut dining armchairs, each fitted with an ample, envelope-shaped woven rush seat and scrolled armrests. The ladderback back rests are tall and gently curve...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Straw, Walnut

Pair of French Provincial Bobbin Wood Rush Seat Corner Chairs, C1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
A charming pair of French Provincial bobbin wood corner chairs. Beautifully turned oak frames and original striped rush seats, sturdy and strong and in goo...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Swivel Vanity Stool
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style swivel vanity stool By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved solid cherry wood, with floral upholstered seat. Measures: 22"W x 22"D x 19"H....
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1950s American Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Late 20th Century Mahogany Frame French Provincial Parsons Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style Parsons chairs, unbranded, similar in quality to Hickory Chair or John Widdicomb. Mahogany frames with high backs, carved knees, cabriole legs, and ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair Of Auffray Red Faux Leather Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine quality fauteuils upholstered in faux red leather with brass tacks, leather manchettes and contrasting taffeta plaid fabric on verso. The distressed paint decorated fram...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy ...
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2010s Spanish French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French Provincial Set of 4 Dining Chairs with Pierced Back Splat and Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeously finished set of 4 dining side chairs in bleached walnut and lovely authentic rush seats. Curved cabriole style legs and elegant pierced splats on the backs. #6196
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

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 Seating

Materials

Linen, Wood

Vintage Set of Eight French Provincial Louis XV Style Dining Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful set of eight dining armchairs from the 1960’s. They are in vintage condition. The wood frame is in good condition, none of them are damaged. They would probably need to be ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2 Vintage Theodore Alexander French Carved Mahogany Leather Ottomans Foot Stools
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Late 20th century Ottomans / Foot stools by Theodore Alexander. French Country / Baroque inspiration with carved mahogany frames. Upholstered in brown tooled leather with nai...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Leather, 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 Country hand caned seat, walnut chair. Has a ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair Of J. Robert Scott Lounge Chairs With Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of J. Robert Scott lounge chairs with loose pillow back and seat, natural wood frame with scalloped apron accentuated with brass railheads. The chairs with short upholstered and wood arms and resting on cabriole legs. Comes with one matching ottoman. The pillows are filled with 50% down and 50% goose feather fill. They are upholstered in a fine tapestry...
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20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Ladder Back Rush Seat Banquette
Located in Houston, US
19th century banquette in cherry, warm beautiful patina consistent with its age. Pegged joints and rush seat in good antique condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench with Cabriole Legs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 37" W x 16" D.
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Chairs W Scalamandre Lampas
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of French Provincial Carved Walnut Chairs W Scalamandre Lampas
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Large C19th Provencal Cherry Wood Rush Seat Bench
Located in London, GB
Large C19th Provencal cherry wood rush seat bench. Beautiful French settle in a deep, warm finish with wonderfully smooth aged patina. In excellent, solid condition with minor and a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Cherry

Country French Style Carved Walnut Loveseat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A sumptuous and well made two seat sofa with carved serpentine crest rail and carved arms. The scrolled cabriole legs on a shaped skirt rail. Upholstered in a pale yellow textured d...
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20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French 50's bench in massive oak
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan offers you this fully restored and varnished farm bench. From the 50s, it has a pretty veining and will fit perfectly into many interior decorations. Note that its legs ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of Carved Wood Corduroy Stools
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage pair of corduroy upholstered painted wooden carved ottomans or stools with a fabulous nailhead trim around the base and matched piping at the top. Perfect addition ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Set of Three Minton-Spidell French Country Style Counter Stools Ca. Late 20th C.
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of three French Country style stools with turned wood frames and nailhead accents by Minton-Spidell, 23.5" seat height.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Painted French Walnut Provincial Chair in Raw Silk Brocade
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved & hand painted provincial walnut armchair. Reupholstered in gray beige raw silk brocade. Finished with ornate antiqued brass tacks.  
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Caned Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th century French Provincial walnut side chair. Antique French Country caned seat walnut chair. Chair has a waisted balloon back with cabriole legs ending in scrolled Frenc...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Pair of Walnut Bergeres Chairs, Circa 1950
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A matching pair of elegant and extremely comfortable Louis XV style 'Bergère' armchairs, upholstered in a luxurious woven floral fabric in warm shades of apricot, terracotta and gree...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Walnut

Chauffeuses "Albany" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, France, 1977
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Une rare paire de chauffeuse model "Albany" du designer Michel Ducaroy pour ligne Roset, édité en1977 nos chauffeuse vintage sont en velours côtelé ...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Velvet

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 Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

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 ...
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20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood, Rush

20th Century French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this elegant set of 20th Century French Bleached Oak Dining Chairs, where rustic charm meets classic design. The beautifully bleached oak provides a light and ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight French Leather Tufted Dining Chairs C. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Provincial style dining chairs, featuring two armchairs and six side chairs upholstered in distressed tufted leather with nailhead trim detail. The chairs stand ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Hooker Furniture Provincial Style Rush Seat Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 21 century Hooker Furniture Co Provincial Style ladder back and Rush Seat Arm Chair in mint condition. Measures 23.5"W x 23:D x 40"H x 19" Seat Height, 25" H arm height. Seat inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Antique French Dining Chairs: Timeless Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance your dining experience with our exquisite collection of six antique French dining chairs, each reflecting refined style and meticulous restoration. These timeless pieces, cra...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Oak, Lacquer

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Settee
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style settee / salon sofa, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, with foliate handholds, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, en...
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Brass

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 Seating

Materials

Burl, Upholstery

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 Seating

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Mid Century French Provincial Down Filled Blue Velvet Floral Day Sofa Couch 98"
Located in Dayton, OH
Retro Mid Century French Provincial day sofa by Interior Crafts. Features scalloped frame with cabriole legs and raised blue velvet upholstery with duck down filled back cushions. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils or dining armchairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats. ...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Burl

Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900 Curved Beech Rocking Chair, attributed to the famous cabinetmaker Mickael Thonet (1796-1871), and offers the unusual adva...
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20th Century Austrian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Beech

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Fauteuils Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style armchairs, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, with foliate handholds, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, ending on wh...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Brass

Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Seven 19th C French Provençal Ladder Back Walnut Rush Seat Dining Chairs, c. 1880. Walnut ladder back wood frames with carved foliage on lower stretcher and cabriole legs. Sea...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Walnut

4 Vintage Ballard Design Marlow French Country Leather Nailhead Counter Stools
Located in Dayton, OH
Four vintage Ballard Designs Marlow low bar or counter height stools featuring French Country styling with ebonized frame, leather seats and brass nailhead trim. Distributed by Hill...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Painted Pine French Farmhouse Long Bench c. 1900
Located in London, GB
This charming painted Pine French Farmhouse long bench from the 1930's is a beautiful addition to any home. Made from sturdy pine wood, this bench exudes rustic charm with its distre...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Pine, Paint

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 Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Wood

Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs. Item featured believed to be a vintage custom made item using Antique French needlepoint tapestry and vinta...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Mahogany

Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench. New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt. Gently curved legs hand painted & accents i...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs circa 1820.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs C 1820. The frames having cane seats and carved back splats with gilt feathers. The arms having carved masks. One of two pair available
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1820s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Walnut

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry
Located in Shreveport, LA
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry Piece. Direct from France, a stunning antique French hall bench...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Vintage Sofa in Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
Restored and recovered in two Robert Kime fabrics
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Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Provincial Cream/Off White Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of classic elegance to your space with these French Provincial Cream/Off White Arm Chairs. Featuring intricate detailing and a graceful silhouette, these chairs are uphol...
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20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric

1950s French Footstool in Scalamandré 'Polar Bear - Blue Frost' Mohair
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning, 1950s French Provincial footstool. The piece has been newly reupholstered in Scalamandrés 'Polar Bear' mohair velvet in the 'Blue Frost' colorway fr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Pair Of French Country Slipper Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of French country slipper chairs with wide comfortable seats. Upholstered chairs have beautifully shaped backs and are raised on scrolled cabriole legs. Upholstery is in a small...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

French Provincial seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial seating 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 seating 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 seating 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 seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Henredon, and Charles Dudouyt. 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 seating 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 $67,000 while the average work can sell for $1,995.

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