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
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Cherry
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Count...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and tall high back. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane Walnut Dinin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Wrought Iron French Cafe Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Set of 8 Wrought Iron French Cafe Chairs
Perfect for your next outdoor gathering. Pair with one of our wrought iron 74” glass topped tables to enjoy dining service for 8. In stock ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Louis XVI Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French Louis XVI carved and giltwood large scale bergeres chairs. Circa 1880. A fine addition to any home!
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
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....
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
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
Antique French Provincial Bench With Mohair Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique French provincial bench featuring a black painted wood frame with an arched ladder back, curved arms and stretcher details. The seat...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Paint
Antique French Set of Six Dining Chairs: Timeless Elegance Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite collection of six antique French dining chairs, each embodying refined style and meticulous restoration. Crafted from solid oak, the...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Oak, Lacquer
A Stunning French 18th Century Occasional Chair Newly Upholstered
Located in Oak Park, MI
A stunning French 18th century fauteuil arm chair. Newly upholstered in a Kravet ticking 100% linen fabric. A very good patina on this chair! Excellent old white paint with hints of ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Fruitwood
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 ...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Rush
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and shape. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Franco Albin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Early 1900 French Garden Bench with Dragons and Arrows
Located in amstelveen, NL
Garden bench, France, 1900
Fantastic early 1900 garden bench with dragons and arrows in cast iron. The original wooden planks serve as the seat and seatback, covered with many coats...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron
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.
...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs Purchased from Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight French dining chairs, originally purchased from Ralph Lauren, NYC, when they were selling antiques in the early 2000s. The chai...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
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 & accented ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
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 ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
French Country Lounge Chair by Highland House
By Highland House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Provincial Armchair by Highland House...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
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
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Newly Upholstered Vintage Painted Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking vintage French style loveseat having painted wood and fabulous new upholstery called "Nympheus" by G P & J Baker.
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
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, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Elm
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 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Tall Open Carved Oak SIX
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Tall Open Carved Oak.
Direct from France, a superb set of SIX antique dining chairs! The chairs are quite majestic in appearan...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Painted Cane Bidet Stool
Located in Forney, TX
A charming antique French Louis XVI style painted bidet stool (today it would make for a wonderful end table, plant stand or functional stool)
Born in Provincial France in the 19th ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Paint, Wood
Multicolored seat Bobbin corner chair, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice multicolored seat corner chair, also called Bobbin chair, made in France between the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.
Bobbin chairs were c...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Antique French Settee
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved fruitwood settee with upholstered seat.
French, circa 1910 with later upholstery.
Dimensions: 42.5”L x 24”W x 35.5”H
Arm Height- 17”
Seat Height- 25.5”
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
1950s French Footstool in Scalamandré 'Polar Bear - Blue Frost' Mohair
By Scalamandre
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is an absolutely stunning, 1950s French Provincial footstool. The piece has been newly reupholstered in Scalamandrés 'Polar Bear' mohair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
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, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Elm
Antique French Provincial Bird Motif Mahogany Setee in Original Blush Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian French Provincial Bird Motif Mahogany Tufted Settee in Original Blush Velvet
Antique Victorian Rococo settee, mahogany, original upholstery, triple arched back wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
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, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Elm
20th-C. French Country Carved Maple Settee W/ Rush Seat Att. To Pierre Deux
By Pierre Deux
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French country settee attributed to the manufacturer Pierre Deux. The frame appears to be maple with a sound rush se...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Lovely French Mid-Century Modern Working Wooden Stool, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
MINTON SPIDEL French Provincial Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of MINTON SPIDEL F...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany, Feathers
Antique French Country Walnut Carved Fireside Arm Chair Woven Rush Seat Floral
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Country French Arm Chair. Made from walnut with a round botanical carved splat back set between Grecian style capitals. Features turned arm supports and a unique square tap...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
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, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Elm
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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