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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
Baker Furniture Co. French Style Carved Open Arm Floral Bergere Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
High end French style open arm bergere chair by Baker Furniture Company featuring a carved fruitwood frame with original floral upholstery. The loose seat and back cushions are flipp...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of early 20th C. French Country slipper chairs with beautifully maintained cane seats & backs. The pair is enhanced with custom cushions upholstered in the mid 1970's in Jack...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

French Country Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Two rustic painted dining chairs, the arched ladder back above a 'floating' faux rush seat, on cabriole legs joined by turned stretchers. Inspired by a 19th-century French original. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Salon "gilda" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne roset, france, 1973
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Salon "gilda" de Michel Ducaroy pour ligne roset, france, 1973 le salon en velours bleu nuit et mousse en très bon état se compose de 6 chauffeuses, 4 poufs et une table basse. 6 fauteuils : hauteur 67 cm largeur 105 cm assise 30 quatre poufs : hauteur 37 cm largeur 60 cm longueur 70 cm une table basse en verre...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Velvet

Antique French Dining Chairs Mahogany Set of 4
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 Set of 4 Antique Mahogany Dining Chairs...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fiberglass

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Solid cherry wood, carved detail to crest rail...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

Set of Six French Provincial Carved Beech Dining Chairs W/ Rush Seats Mid 19th C
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six French Provincial Carved Beech Dining Chairs W/ Hand Woven Rush Seats Mid 19th Century. Made in France
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Rush, Birch

Maison Jansen Attributed French Mid-Century Steel Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
Very heavy iron or steel bench attributed to Maison Jansen. French Mid-Century steel frame vanity stool with metal rope and tassels on all 4 corners and metal rosette’s adorning t...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Metal

Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery

CENTURY Chardeau Collection Cherry Caned French Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Provincial style dining side chairs by Century Furniture, from their Chardeau Collection designed by Raymond K Sobota. Solid cherry wood, carved detail to crest rail...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Cherry

Late 20th C. Distressed French Country Dining Side Chairs w/ Rush Seats - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining side chairs, unbranded. Solid nutwood with a distressed finish, ladder back design, decoratively carved crest rail, rush seats, carved apron, an...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Nutwood

Set of Eight French Country Ladder Back Armchairs w/ Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight French Provincial Ladderback armchairs with rush seats, crafted by Le Monde du Bois, a French furniture manufacturer in the early 1900's. These chairs beautifully capture the rustic elegance and refined craftsmanship of early 20th century French furniture...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair Custom Cowhide and Smooth Black Leather French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and extremely expensive custom-made pair of 1940s era French Louis XV or Country French open arm bergere chairs. They are upholstered in natural cowhide and natural ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Walnut

Vintage Mid Century Audoux Minet French Wicker and Pine Armchair
Located in London, GB
A rare hand crafted Audoux Minet armchair in pine and wicker. A vintage French classic, the chair was designed by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet in the mid century. Extremely comforta...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Hemp, Cord, Pine

Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Kindel Furniture USA, 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats. Measures: ...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Late 20th C. Distressed French Country Dining Armchairs w/ Rush Seats - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style dining armchairs, unbranded. Solid nutwood with a distressed finish, ladder back design, decoratively carved crest rail, slightly curved arms with curv...
Category

Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Nutwood

19th Century French Rustic Oak Pig Bench
Located in Wembley, GB
A rustic oak pig bench or low console table. French, 19C. Stock ref. #2212 In good sturdy order, heavily worn surface with naturally bleached out colouration. 62 x 219 x 61 cm (24...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

(8) French Provincial Hand Painted Dining Chairs w/ Leather Embossed Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight hand painted French Provincial style dining chairs with leather embossed seats. The chairs stand on four cabriole legs wit...
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Antique Country French Hall Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Hall Bench will add a touch of provincial flair to any room or hallway, plus the added convenience of a place to sit, and even a bit of storage under the seat,...
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Pair of oak monastic community benches, France, early 20th century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of farm/monastic community benches. Rustic / French provincial style. France, early 20th century. Good condition. Dimensions: height 46 cm width 220 cm depth 30 cm Weight: 40...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood, Oak

A Pair of French Os de Mouton Open Armchairs
Located in Somerton, GB
A pair of large 19th century os de mouton open armchairs A very well made high quality pair of armchairs, having generous proportion and form with square pegged joints. Made from French oak, these have a wonderful warm tone, a decorative pair that would work in any home. Very comfortable sturdy upright chairs, the chairs are in excellent condition. The chairs have been stripped of their original upholstery and upholstered in stylish Guy Goodfellow...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 39" W x 20" D x 19" Seat Height.
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Black Rattan Bar Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of versatile black rattan and bamboo counter stools. Timeless lines -- they coordinate well in a traditional or contemporary interior. The...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

French Oak Dining Chairs 19th Century Set of 4
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 Set of 4 19th Century F...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Cotton, Oak

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...
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20th Century Belgian French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...
Category

1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 French Vintage Worn Oak Stitched Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF SIX FRENCH OAK AND COGNAC STITCHED-AND-STUDDED LEATHER DINING CHAIRS Circa early 20th century Item # 308ZOG16A A rich and wonderful set of six dining chairs, they feature won...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rustic chair, 18th/19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rustic oak chair with an octagonal seat and turned legs. The backrest has an oval cut-out with carved rocailles.
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19th Century German Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

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

Vintage Provincial Cane Upholstered Settee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautifully appointed settee in a provincial style. Intact cane bench seat with upholstered pillow cushion with matching upholstered back rest. Nicely...
Category

20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

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...
Category

1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Metal

Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent walnut canapé or sofa made in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The sofa features an elaborately carved case with scrolling acanthus and floral sprays. The fra...
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Sheridan, CO
(lot of 4) French Louis XV style side chairs, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, ending on whorl feet. ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Lexington Upholstery Traditional Beige Tufted Althena Chaise Lounge 7802-75
Located in Dayton, OH
Lexington Upholstery by Lexington Althena Chaise Lounge, ITEM #: 7802-75. Features a traditional form with rolled back, tufted seat and silver nail head trim over turned legs. Uphol...
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Bar Stool set in the style of Charlotte Perriand, France 1950's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century French Rustic made Bar Stool set in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Made in France, 1950's / 1960's period. Solid oak constructed frame with rush woven seat. Nic...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Oak

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - ...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Alsatian chair withinterlacing pattern on the back, France 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of three of these great chairs. They are offered individually here on the platform. Condition according to age with signs of wear. See pictures.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Oak

Double-caned Hand-carved & Painted French Chair with New Linen Upholestry
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique French carved armchair with double caned back and side panels. Floral rosettes at the top, bottom, apron & legs. Double-caned, hand-carved with new paint. New linen upholst...
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Linen, Walnut

A pair of French Bobbin Corner chairs
Located in LYON, FR
Pair of early French 20th century corner chair in coil-turned oak with rush seat. Excellent condition, completely original, no repairs or old modifications. Sourced in Lyon France. ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Seagrass, Oak

Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of vintage French arm chairs Hand carved frames finished in gilt to give it that gold look Cushioned backs, seats and arms so very comfortable Reupholstered with floral ...
Category

1920s Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Giltwood

Antique 19th Century Carved Walnut French Country Vanity Bench with Tufted Silk
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Country style vanity bench, unbranded. Solid walnut, light pink color button tufted silk fabric upholstered seat, carved apron & knees, curved legs, and scroll feet...
Category

19th Century American Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Walnut, Silk

Three-Legs Brutalist Stool or Milking Stool Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Milking stool or three-leg square stool, brutalist, 1970, France Elm Very good vintage condition. Shipping: 37 / 37 / 44 cm 4.5 kg.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Elm

Pair of Bobbin corner chairs, wood and straw, France, early 20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Nice pair of two corner chairs, also called Bobbin chairs, made in France between the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. They were common pieces ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

French handmade tripod stool or small side table
Located in Balen, BE
French artisan wooden tripod stool, handcrafted by a French woodworker using traditional woodworking techniques and joinery. Made from solid wood, this small stool is a timeless piec...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Hardwood

c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's Set of 6 French Country Style Caned Dining Chairs. Seats are caned. Caning in goos condition.
Category

1940s Vintage 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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of rustic softwood chairs, 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of softwood chairs on conical legs with trapezoidal seats and openwork backrests.
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19th Century German Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Softwood

Mid-Century French Provincial Style Hand Painted Blue / White / Pink Caned Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French hand painted carved fruitwood chair that has been hand painted in a lovely blue, white and pink diamond. The cushion is vintage and shows lite wear. It is unm...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, upholstered seat, very nice vint...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Perriand Style Tripod Stool C1960s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
Fabulous wooden tripod stool from Mid-Century France in the style of Charlotte Perriand. Beautiful wood grain and texture, nice colour with good patina. In great vintage condition,...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Provincial French Triangular Rush Seat Tabouret Stools c1950s France
Located in Trensacq, FR
A good pair of Mid-Century French Provincial triangular 'tabouret' stools circa 1950. Hand-woven rush seat and on a turned wooden triangular frame. A quintessential classic of trad...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Rush, Wood

Late 19th Century Wrought Iron French Chairs - a Pair
Located in Evans, GA
A quite exceptional late 19th century pair of French patio/orangery chairs. This is a beautiful pair of large wrought iron chairs, with the most intricate decorative detailing and w...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of French Tufted Benches with cabriole legs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tufted French Louis XV style benches. There are beautiful carved details throughout. The bench stands on four cabriole legs that end in rams head feet. They are upholstered i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Ralph Lauren Style Country French Chairs Accent Antique 1940s
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 Set of 2 Ralph Lauren Style Fabric Country French Antique...
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1940s Vintage French Provincial Seating

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

French 19thC Directoire Daybed With Original Tufted Upholstered Seat Cushion Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French 19th Century Directoire daybed with original tufted upholstered seat cushion set. This is complete frame and seat cushion set. Leave as-is in original Mohhair fabric...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of Four French Provincial Style Wicker and Iron Folding Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four (4) 20th century French Provincial style wicker and iron folding chairs. Streamlined profile, rounded carrying handle at the top of the chair. Great for outdoor.
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating

Materials

Iron

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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