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 Regency Saffron Velvet Settee
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Louis XV-style settee embodies timeless elegance with its gracefully curved silhouette and luxurious mustard-hued velvet upholstery. The ornately carved wood f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings.
Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or e...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cast Stone
Set of 8 Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs are the perfect choice to add a casual yet sophisticated provin...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
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
Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Upholstered Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style lounge chairs or fauteuils.
USA, Late 20th Century
Beautiful carved solid cherry wood frames, with plaid upholstered seats and b...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Set Of Four Antique Provencial French Hand Painted Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A colorful group of 19th Century Classic French Provincial side chairs with a light and colorful feel. The solid and comfortable frames have a light Mint base paint with free hand pa...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Bench Seating
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Provincial pine benches from the South West region of France C1980.
These simple but stylish, artisan-made wooden 'bancs' sit easily in almost any setting. At over five feet l...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
2 Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs for Charlotte Perriand - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of two dining chairs designed by Robert Sentou for Sentou editions in the 1950s, and curated by Charlotte Perriand for various interior projects.
The chairs feature a stained a...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Six Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs w/ Caned Seats and Spindle Backs
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs With Caned Seats and Spindle Backs - Set 6
**we will include the vintage tie on seat cushion which are old and faded but could be useful to ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of Crapaud armchairs in navy blue ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of late 19th century Napoleon III Crapaud armchairs with wide generous seats raised on turned legs.
This pair of armchairs have been fully restored and stripped back to the so...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Gorgeous 18th Century French Carved Walnut Sofa in Fortuny
Located in Richmond, VA
Gorgeous 18th century French carved walnut sofa or settee with carved floral motifs throughout and paneled back. Very refined example. Recently reupholstered in Fortuny with very com...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
French antique bench in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid walnut with its unique grain. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a col...
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair Of J. Robert Scott Lounge Chairs With Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of J. Robert Scott lounge chairs with loose pillow back and seat, natural wood frame with scalloped apron accentuated with brass railheads. The chairs with short upholstered and wood arms and resting on cabriole legs. Comes with one matching ottoman. The pillows are filled with 50% down and 50% goose feather fill. They are upholstered in a fine tapestry...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Alsatian chair with interlacing 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.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Country French Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Country French Dining Chairs with Rush Seats are the ultimate in relaxed, casual dining style. Hand-crafted from solid oak fram...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Provincial White 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 Architectural White finish, ensuring both durability and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of French 19th century hand carved oak armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of French 19th century carved oak armchairs circa 1870.
Fine quality pair of profusely carved armchairs. Shaped backs with upholstered arms and a extra seat pad for added comf...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of Six Country French Provincial Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six dining chairs crafted in the country French provincial taste. The chairs feature large, thick wood frames with a natural organic modern finish on the wood. The na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Ladderback Dining Chairs, Probably 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of nine ladderback dining chairs made of dark-stained solid wood, likely from the 19th century. Featuring classic curved slat backs and han...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 4 Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest.
Direct from France, a gorgeous set of 4 antique chairs, heavily carved in Renai...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Coastal Rattan Bistro Side Chair With Bow Detail
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Charming Mid-20th Century rattan bistro side chair featuring colorful woven accents and a sculptural bow detail at the top. A light refinishing has been completed to preserve the ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
1960s French Cabriole Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Baroque curves and French cane gift this sofa an innate lightness and grace. Made in France in the 1960s, a classic cabriole silhouette creates a generous yet elegant seat. Cream-col...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Set of Eight Country French Provincial Style Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke set of eight handsome dining chairs crafted in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The chairs feature a large carved beech wood frame painted with an intentional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair Dining Chairs Swiss Alp Escabelles Oak Brutalist Style, French, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of chairs, Swiss Alp escabelles in the brutalist style
French, late 19th century
Characterful
One of the chairs has a sapwood part on the back (see last photo) please ask if ...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Provincial Style Tapestry Upholstered Needlepoint Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Louis XVI Provincial Style Floral Tapestry Upholstered Needlepoint Armchair. Arm height is 24.5". Seat interior width is 20" and seat interior depth is 17".
Measures 24...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
French Armchair in Wide Stripe Blue Linen
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat.
The walnut frame is raised on turned front legs with brass castors and straight le...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
By Coco Chanel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Louis XIV-style chaise lounge, circa 60's. This piece retains its original baby blue wide wale corduroy fabric in presentable condition-some ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Napoleon Armchair in Goldenrod Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat.
The beech frame is raised on turned walnut legs.
The armchair has been fully rest...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
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
Pair of French Provincial Style Barstools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV Provincial style carved wooden bar stools with rushed seats and cabriole style front legs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
French Provincial Set of 4 Dining Chairs with Pierced Back Splat and Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeously finished set of 4 dining side chairs in bleached walnut and lovely authentic rush seats. Curved cabriole style legs and elegant pierced splats on the backs. #6196
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
Category
1990s American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique High Back Parlor Chair, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
French antique throne high back parlor chair with original floral upholstery and tacks. Carved wooden frame with scrolling floral motif dated 18...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Provincial Highback Armchairs in Oak Rope & Floral Upholstery, France'30s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Highback Armchairs in Oak, Rope & Floral Upholstery, France, 1930s
A refined pair of French Provincial highback armchairs, crafted in France during the 1930s. Thes...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rope, Oak
French Napoleón III pink Bench Provençal in washed wood
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous and sophisticated French wooden bench or stool in Provençal style. The front and sides feature elegant carved ornamentation of veneered and vegetal shapes, running along its...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
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
Provincial Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial style Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair in very good vintage condition. Duck feather soft seat cushion. Measures 25" in width, 25" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Pair of French Antique Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made in 1930.
Thoses benches come from a farmhouse in the South of Bordeaux.
In original antique condition sound and soli...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs.
These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
Category
1940s European Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Series of 8 chairs in solid elm and mulched seat
Located in LYON, FR
This series of chairs from the 1950s is in excellent condition. Their seat is like new but vintage. Very stable, comfortable and solid, they will be perfect for example around a farm...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Elm
French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole Legs
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole legs
Offered for sale is a pair of mid- late 20th century French Provincial style Louis XV style fauteuils with cabriole l...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the opulence of the Art Deco era with this stunning Pair of French Art Deco Chairs upholstered in luxurious mohair fabric. Their sleek lines, geometric forms, and rich textur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Set of 4 Vintage French Ladder Back Chairs – Rush Seats, Solid Wood, 1950s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive set of 4 dining chairs in the French provincial tradition, crafted from solid wood and showcasing serpentine ladder backs and handwoven rush seats. These chairs blend r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
French Provincial Style Daybed with Custom Natural Finishes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Luxury comfort with soft, airy and refined elegance. This chaise longue showcases rustic elegance at its finest. The high-quality handmade work gives comfort and elegance to your per...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Wood, Trimming
Pair of Antique Benches With leather Upholstery & Giltwood Frames, France 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the elegance of your living space with this exquisite Pair of Antique Benches from France, dating back to the 1900's. Featuring luxurious leather upholstery in a rich brown h...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Giltwood
French Settee
Located in London, England
French eight leg settee in walnut. Circa 1820.
H 100cm x W 166cm x D 86cm (SH 53cm).
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Provincial Floral Armchairs
Located in Queens, 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
Pair of Purple Velvet Upholstery French Bergere Club Chairs Clean!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Linen Upholstery Three Seater Sofa Bamboo Sofa & Pair of Club Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique French Carved Mahogany Wing Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of antique French carved mahogany wing chairs in a vintage Schumacher red and white fabric. They have brass trimmed nailheads and car...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Rococo Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Rococo Style Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features interlocking ribbon / pretzel form scallop backs and skirts as well as s...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
18th Century Country French Four Seat Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice 18th century country French four seat ladder back bench. The frame looks to be made of Maple and Ash with fruitwood back splats. A new rush seat has been applied along wi...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
French Provincial Louis XV Down Cushions Fauteuil Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Down
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Italian or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
Italy, Circa 1960s
Carved walnut frames, with damask upholstered seats.
Measu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
White Wash French Oak Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from sturdy oak, this chair features a beautiful white wash finish that exudes classic French charm.
The intricately woven cane back and sides add a touch of vintage allure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial seating for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage seating created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial seating made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original seating, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture, Henredon, and Charles Dudouyt. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for seating differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $162 and tops out at $67,000 while the average work can sell for $1,995.