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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Seating
Materials
Horn, Hide, Wood
Our Therese Armchair w/Crown, Susanne Hollis Collection
Located in Pasadena, 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.
Category
2010s Peruvian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Century Furniture French Highback Carved Fauteuil Club Library Arm Chair Leather
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture carved occasional armchair, circa 1990s Inspired by French Country styling with a high back and oversized form. Made from walnut with tooled brown leather, nailhead...
Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century French Carved Giltwood and Painted Ottoman In Pink Silk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely ottoman! It is a French carved giltwood and painted ottoman in vintage pink Napoleonic bee fabric. It is a versatile size and show some age...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
6 Century Furniture Deer Creek Caribou Dining Chairs Old World French Country
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning set of six century dining room chairs. 4 deer creek / mill room side chairs paired with the caribou club arm chair, sierra finish. An elegant blend between French Country and Old World...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Dining Side Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style walnut cane dining side chairs - Set of 6. Set includes (6) side chairs, solid wood frame, beautiful w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century French Empire reclining arm bench recamier carved old distressed finish.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Child White Wood Chair, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French child's chair, 19th century
White wood
Good condition
Shipping:
L 45/ P 35/H 50 cm 5 kg.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
17th Century French Chair
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful French walnut chair from the 17th century, with twisted legs and cushioned seats. The chairback is nicely done and openly worked in three parts. The cushioned seats are in ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Nutwood
17th Century French Chair
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful French walnut chair from the 17th century, with twisted legs and cushioned seats. The chairback is nicely done and openly worked in three parts. The cushioned seats are in ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Nutwood, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of four French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, circa 1980s
Carved walnut, with floral upholstery and caned seat backs.
...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Bergere Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive restored pair of 19th century country French provincial Bergere armchairs crafted from walnut. Nearly identical made in a his and hers style with one chair being 2 inches...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Provincial (19th Cent) oak open arm chairs with "X" form legs supporting an oval leather seat and shaped back.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
20th Century Bench in Turner's Chairs Style French Provincial Baluster Bench
Located in Labrit, Landes
French provincial hall baluster bench, late 18th century
In the turner's chairs style,
Open arms with inset turnings, carved beech
Attractive settle...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Beech
Lovely Pair of Statuesque French Country Wingback Chairs Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of statuesque French country wingback chairs. We love nothing more than a pair of super tall wingback chairs. We also love the original fabric on these with the lavender ...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Country Provincial Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Pair of vintage French country provincial walnut Fauteuil brass nail studded armchairs...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Fine Country French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Country French 19th-20th century Louis XV style carved walnut Fauteuil à la Reine armchair. The finely carved wood frame with open scrolled armrests and cabriolet legs, uphols...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
French Duchesse Brisée in Light Green-Beige Paint
Located in Houston, TX
French duchesse brisée (circa 1930-1950) in light green-beige paint. Two piece chaise longue with caned seat and back. Remnants of original or e...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Modern Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut armchair with Modern Upholstery
This beautiful 17th century French Provincial Louis XIV walnut armchair will fit perfectly into any m...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Pair French Provincial Wooden Chairs Yellow Linen
Located in Brescia, IT
These fine French Mid-19th Century wooden chairs have an eclectic style and with theirs yellow linen upholstery they can give a touch of brig...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Carved Walnut and Salon Chair, Upholstered in Silk
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French carved walnut and salon chair, upholstered in silk
This beautiful carved walnut chair, dates from around 1950, it is upholstered in Water Silk which is a glorious Marigold ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
1960s Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Children Mini Hoop Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mini Hoop Children armchair in bamboo. This charming chair is a sweet choice for beach house playrooms and bunk rooms, where the younger se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Ornate Carved Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils
By Baker Furniture,
USA, circa 1980s
Carved solid wood frames, with horse and rider motif tapestry upholste...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Italian Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair made in Italy with original orange floral upholstery in good condition. Chair has crack in top of the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together.
They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
1950s Painted Green and Carved Silver Gilt Venetian Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s painted green and silver gilt Venetian bench. It is a wonderful transitional piece that can work from the foot of the bed to a hall or a formal living room...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
Vintage French Provincial Louis XVI Blue and Cream Painted Club Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XVI blue and cream painted lounge club chairs - a pair. Item features solid wood frame, blue distressed finish, tapered legs, great style and form, ci...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
French Country Provence Chair and Ottoman
Located in Asheville, NC
Diamond point spun straw gathered and tucked at centre. Framed oak with wavy graduated ladderbacks, sloped arms, well turned spindle sections and pointed tips. Wooden spike at centre...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Vintage French Provincial Fauteuil Arm Chairs by Simon Loscertales Bona, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuil arm chairs by Simon Loscertales Bona - a Pair. Item features pink and green plaid upholstery, ...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Faux Bois Side-chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a lovely pair of elegant faux bois wood chairs with rounded back in the style of Nina Ditzel. The wood is stripped and bleached to its be...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Side Chairs w/ Ship Boat Crewel Work, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Provincial Louis XV style tall back walnut side chairs with ship crewel work - a pair. Item features crewel work upholstery with ships to seat and back, solid wood frame, cabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Two-Seat Sofa, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with a white-washed wooden base with classical rosette carvings and tapered legs, supporting an over-upholstered seat, back and sides, covered in rose Cumming’s antique...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Wide Carved French Provincial Style Lounge Living Room Fireside Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved patterned multi-color velvet like upholstery lounge armchairs extra wide seats.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Gold painted wrought iron chair with honeycomb pattern seat and tassels.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Louis XV Provincial Style Carved Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Louis XV Provincial style carved walnut cane back armchairs - a pair. Item features cane backs, solid wood frame, upholstered armrests, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chestnut
French Provincial Wooden Side / Dining Armchair
Located in New York, 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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Fabric
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fiberglass, Alpaca
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Yellow Cane Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV yellow cane back dining armchairs. Item features cane backs, solid wood frame, distressed finish,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Bench, Pair 18th Century, French, Vernacular, Provincial, Elm, Trestle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Single plank tops, lovely shaped ends on trestle feet. Exceptional original color and patina.
Category
1780s European Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Elm
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carved Upholstered Jacobean Armchair by Sherrill Furniture #1110
Located in Toledo, OH
An impressive upholstered armchair by Sherrill Furniture #1110. This beautiful chair features a finely carved frame with a stretcher base and a gorgeous harlequin pattern fabric. Ver...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric
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.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Tripod Pine Wood Stool, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV Green Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV style (20th Cent) walnut carved side chairs with a shaped cane back and green upholstered seat.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Early 17th Century Walnut Armchair Upholstered in Peach Fabric and Tassels
Located in Middleburg, VA
A wonderfully early form of a 17th century French Provincial Louis XIII period armchair. This Classic hall chair has a rectangular back and ...
Category
Early 17th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Linen
Pair of French Provincial Floral Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV open Armchairs with carved floral crest on top of back frame with floral upholstered seat, back and arm rests
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and comfortable carved walnut armchair is a provincial style the recent silk upholstery is a high quality woven fabric in an all-over floral pattern. The quality of the carvi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
French Provincial 19th Century Inlaid High Back Armchair with Rustic Rush Seat
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial style 19th century high back armchair with rush seat and inlaid back having a water scene with two cranes.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush
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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