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
Series of 4 French pine chairs, 1970s
Located in LYON, FR
We fell in love with this series of solid pine chairs with absolutely graphic, Aztec lines. Perfectly stable and solid, they are presented here in their original patina and therefore...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Large Oak Armchairs, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning pair of French large and solid armchairs in oak, circa 1880, high quality, white linen new upholstery.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Fauteuil Accent Chairs Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach home furnishings acquisition of a
Pair of Vinateg French Provincial Fauteuil carved wood upholstered accent chairs...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Stunning Louis XV Style Fruitwood Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A Beautiful Provincial Louis XV Style Fruitwood Fauteuil, on casters.
Very gracious scale. With fine carving and geometric velvet upholstery.
A very fine example of the Louis XV St...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
French Carved Walnut and Salon Chair, Upholstered in Silk
Located in Godshill, 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
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Fabric, Walnut
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.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Provincial Ar...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton
Pair of French Faux Bois Side-chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
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
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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Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
A Superb set of four French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb set of four French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
These Elegant Chairs have been re upholstered in a fine linen Toile de Jouy fabric, they have a deep serpentine shaped fro...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Giltwood
French Country Painted Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Our antique replica made with recycled pine, gives you a casual look. The X brace legs are joined by a metal stretcher with a nice finial capping the ends. Grey painted with a white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
1950s Belgian Bleached Oak Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Backs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the timeless allure of a set of six 1950s Belgian Bleached Oak Chairs, where mid-century design meets regal elegance. These chairs boast an air of sophistication with whit...
Category
20th Century Belgian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Country Provincial Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Foam, Beech
Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs
With heavy tapestry-style cotton fabric.
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Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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.
Category
2010s Peruvian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Pearled Fauteuil Floral Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Pair Vintage Shabby Chic French Provincial Pearled Wood Floral Tapestry Fauteuil armchairs
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Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
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...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, 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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1920. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the early 20th century.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. Seats upholstered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height 98 cm / seat height. 4...
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1920s Norwegian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Traditional Wooden Retro Fabric Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home decor with our pair of Traditional Wooden Retro Fabric Arm Chairs, offering a timeless blend of elegance, durability, and comfort.
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Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
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
Oversized Marge Carson Damask Wingback Chair Sette with Rolling Ottoman
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
oversized Marge Carson wingback chair with rolling ottoman.
And coordinated braided piping/trim.
A...
Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
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 ...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of His & Hers French Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of his and hers French Provincial accent chairs in golden yellow upholstery. Down filled seat cushions. Circa mid-20th cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Button Back Salon Chairs
These beautiful chairs are wide and very comfortable, they are upholstered with Draylon in a slightly muted shade of dark cherry
The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Twelve 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of twelve 19th Century Swedish chairs with decoratively shaped top rail.
Some have names pencilled underneath the seat. The finish is a chalky black and a vigorous russet.
With s...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century
By Hache
Located in Grenoble, FR
"Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century"
Elegant Provençal straw armchair.
Period 18th century.
Wooden armchair, back with three cut-out bars, turned legs straw-covered seat
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Pair of French Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of French mid-century large structural armchairs made from bamboo and rattan, reflecting the timeless elegance of mid-20th-century aesthetics. The frames feature a dark brown fi...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
These are superbly comfortable arm chairs, they have a rounded deeply buttoned back with a little carving in the Burr...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs
Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design
Just reupholstered with lovely green floral fabric
Clean from...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric
1920s Swedish pair of fauteuils armchairs upholstered in mid-taupe linen fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of handsome generous sized Swedish armchairs circa 1920s in the french taste.
The light washed wood surround retains some traces of the original paint and there is decorative...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Box Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming box bench of diminutive proportions in pine with remnants of white and pink paint on the seat and sides.
The ample-sized box has a slatted backrest and two low arms and i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Carved Frame Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Incredible hand carved wood frame upholstered arm chair. The perfect compliment to any European Inspired decor. Upholstered in a lovely diamond pattern with solid black back, detaile...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Sturdy French Button Leather Swivel Piano Stools
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Sturdy French button leather Swivel piano stools
These are sturdy heavy quality pieces, the stools have a heavy baluster column with...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
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
Stunning Pair of French Black Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning pair of 20th century French quality leather and ebonised wooden upholstered black leather club armchairs. Retaining the original leather ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair Of Early C20th Breton Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of early C20th Breton rush seat armchairs.
Superb oak and rush seat chairs with bobbin ears, feet and arm supports. The front stretchers...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
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
19th Century Provencale Bench
Located in London, Park Royal
19th century French provencale bench. Charming rustic piece with original paintwork in French grey, age distressed.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt arm chairs with hand woven fabric
Quality pair of French fauteuils recently upholstered with applied gold leaf decoration
As rec...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Other
Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Patinated French Garden Armchairs, France 1950s
This set of four mid-20th century French-style garden armchairs is made of colored beech and has a patinated finish. They offer a comfortable seating experience with a deep seat angle and wooden slats that provide a casual feel. The armrests slope downward, giving these chairs a unique profile. Although there are paint chips and markings, they add to their authentic look and overall French charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Beech
Fauteuil sphere en fibre de verre, France, 1960
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Paire de fauteuil chauffeuse pivotant, en fibre de verre gel coat mat, mousse et laine Kvadrat, travail français 1960.
hauteur 85 cm largeur 85 cm profondeur 50 cm
Notre paire de fauteuils a était entièrement rénové. La fibre de verre a retrouvé son éclat, les mousses et cousins sont neufs. L'ensemble est étudiés pour conserver les lignes pure...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
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
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.