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
J.L. Metz Furniture French Walnut, Brass and Top Grain Cow Hide Leather Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
This set high quality Dining chairs is made out of French Walnut wood and cast brass mounted medaillion ornaments and brand new Black Upholstered Top Grain Cow Leather seats. The cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Antique Velvet Sofa
Located in Milano, IT
Wonderful antique velvet sofa dating back to the 1800s, fine Italian manufacture.
The frame is made of antique wood, gilded, simply wonderful.
T...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Fruitwood and Upholstered Provincial Style Bergere Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Fruitwood and Upholstered Provincial Style Bergere Chair in excellent vintage condition. Recently re-upholstered.
Measures 28" in width, 29" in depth, 41" in height. ...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique French Walnut Custom Upholstered Camelback Settee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine Antique upholstered settee with tight camel back and seat, carved scrolling arms and resting on 8 carved and tightly scrolled feet. Upholstered in a blue textured woven fabric.
...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French antique solid oak bench
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid oak of excellent craftsmanship. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a c...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Dordogne Chairs by Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand France 1960s Set of Four
Located in London, GB
Set of four dining chairs "Dordogne" for Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou.
Robert Sentou (1922-2008), had founded 1947, a furniture manufacturing workshop he called "La Chaise Pai...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Ash
Pair of Charles Dudouyt (attr) Oak and Papercord "Fire Side" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dark oak and papercord "Fire Side" chairs, with low seats and beautifully carved frames. Lightly refinished, in otherwise original condition with wear and patina, including l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron
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 Belgian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Pair of French Vintage Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made circa 1960.
Brutalist style made with trunks and half trunks.
Small traces of blue paint, nothing disturbing (please see last photo)
In original vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century French Carved Giltwood and Painted Ottoman In Pink Silk
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely ottoman! It is a French carved giltwood and painted ottoman in vintage pink Napoleonic bee fabric. It is a versatile size and show some age...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Oak Swivel Piano Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Carved oak cabriole legs support this handsome oak piano stool from 19th century France. Rotating the round, upholstered top will lower & raise the height of the seat to a maximum of...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak
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
Pair of French Provincial Antique Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the 18th century French Louis XV style. A large pair of carved Fauteuils with suede upholstered cushion backrest and seat. With a serpentine top rail and front, with brass nailhea...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Wood Turned Bobbin Low Rush Chair in the style of Charles Dudouyt, France, 1950s
Located in Zaandam, NL
Stunning rush low chair often named in the style of Charles Dudouyt with lovely sphere or ball feet and two lovely large acorn finials at the top of the backrest. This gorgeous littl...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Six French 1950s Oak and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs
Oak and rush
Seat height 46cm
French 1940s/1950s
This set of six French dining chairs from the 1950s features a timeless design, expertly crafted from oa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
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
Sensational Petite French Provincial Chaise Lounge Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational petite French Provincial upholstered Chaise Lounge. We just love the original heavy apricot orange velvet in clean vintage condition. Measurements: 32" H x 26.5" W x 60" D and the seat height 18...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Modern Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut armchair with Modern Upholstery
This beautiful 17th century French Provincial Louis XIV walnut armchair will fit perfectly into any m...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres chairs. Measure 28" in width, 24"in depth and stands 31" tall. S...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France, 1950s
Upgrade your living space with this enchanting set of two rustic armchairs, each a stunning example of Mid-20th-century Frenc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid-Century French Style Carved & Painted Dining Chairs Embroidered Linen - S/6
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of French style dining chairs that have been completely re-done. The frames are an antique ivory with a glaze. The upho...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
antique french rustic straw chair
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
antique rustic law french country chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of French hand-carved Walnut Bergere club chairs that have been beautifully up...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
Country French Carved Upholstered Lounge Club Chair c1960s Wide Comfortable Seat
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Country French Carved Upholstered Lounge Club Chair c1960s Wide Comfortable Seat
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pr. Contemporary Os De Mouton Style Ottoman Pouf, Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high quality os de mouton style ottomans having carved wood bases, and thick down filled seat cushions, in their original brocade fabric upholstery.
The benches are contempo...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Provincial Style Bench France circa 1950s Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Provincial Style Bench, France, circa 1950s. It is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 3 yards of your fabric after purchase.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of French Trestle Base Solid Oak Benches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A handsome pair of French oak benches from the 19th century with single top planks on substantial trestle bases. These wonderful benches have gorgeous color and patina, with beautifu...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
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
French Style Settee in Silk Upholstery and Silvered Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning settee in the French style, having rounded shape, upholstered in a silk fabric and a silvered frame.
The cushion is detached from the frame and it comes with three back pil...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner.
The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade.
The front of the wood has becom...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
18th Century Pair of French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century pair of French Louis XV carved walnut armchairs
The chairs currently have a lightly distressed green linen fabric. Ea...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
Located in New Orleans, LA
An amazing set of 12 oval back side chairs with fluted legs. New soft beige leather upholstery with brass tacks. A rare find.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Chalet Armchairs in Blackened Pine, France, 1950
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pair of Savoyard chalet armchairs in blackened pine, France 1950. The eventful backrest is openworked with two circles, the boards are grooved, the feet are worked on the plane. Beau...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Antique French Reclining Armchair With Iron Adjusting Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French reclining armchair pair upholstered in thick heavy woven linen-like fabric in taupe with black stripes. The armchair has a selection of 8 manual reclining positions us...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of Four 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique set of four walnut dining chairs with gorgeous patterned rush seats made in the country French provincial style. The chairs feature an aged walnut finish with a lovely...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together.
They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Skirted Whiskey Mohair Grand Lounger Armchair by Lee Industries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic grand lounger armchair upholstered in a skirted whiskey mohair. Made by Lee Industries, circa early 2000s.
Deep seated with contemporary line...
Category
Early 2000s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mohair
Set of 8 Cream Paint Decorated Fruitwood Dining Chairs with Green Faux Leather
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Dramatic Set of 8 high back cream paint decorated dining side chairs with green faux leather upholstery and accented with brass tacks. The crest with a pierced carved shell motif, ap...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Designer Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern designer stool, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as well as in any bathroom. This charming piece is in the typical style ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique French Provincial Rush Corner Chair Carved Oak 19th C.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th c. French Bobbin rush corner chair.
French rush-seat corner chair, Coin du Feu.
19th Century French Provincial-style carved oak armchair with open backs and rush seat....
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A wonderful pair of sculptural and architectural side chairs. They are beaten iron that seems to have been painted green in an earlier life. They have the most pleasing and interesti...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved 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 frames, with upholstered seats.
Measur...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Roche Bobois Grand Hotel Dining Chair by Pierre Dubois & Aimé Cécil, Set of Six
By Roche Bobois
Located in Basildon, London
The Grand Hotel Dining Chair by Roche Bobois, designed by Pierre Dubois & Aimé Cécil, epitomises 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
Late 19th Century European Arm Chair
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Late 19th century European Arm Chair. Tall back upholstered chair with lovely silk fabric in like-new condition. Finely carved front apron...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Two-Part Settee in Light Green-Beige Paint
Located in Houston, TX
Two-part settee (circa 1930-1950) in light green-beige paint. Two piece chaise longue with caned seat and back. Remnants of original or early paint decorate its surface. This two-pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood, Cotton, Upholstery
French Provincial Louis XV Pearled Armchairs - Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Beautif...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
French Pair of Turned & Straw Beech Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned pair of chairs, made circa 1940
False pair from a different source but allowing them to be placed in a room like side chairs. This explain the difference in...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Early 20th Century Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric. The legs are beautifully carved.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Armchair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning French Provincial Louis XVI style armchair
France, Circa 1920s
Carved painted wood frame, with light blue velvet upholstery
Measures: 24.5"W x 20.5"D x 34.75"H. Seat he...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Lovely Wingback French Provincial Double Caned and Carved Wood Bergeres
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely French double caned wingback chairs painted a neutral cream.
Arm 26.75” H
Seat 17.5” H x 24” D
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Country French Dining Chairs Rush Seats
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Country French ladder back dining chairs with rush seats. Classic design versatile for many decors. Nicely detailed with floral reliefs.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Three Early 20th Century French Walnut Carved Side Chairs, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three early 20th century French walnut carved side chairs, circa 1900
Classic French walnut side chairs. Each chair is carved from solid waln...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Dining Chairs Caned Made in Italy Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Wood
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back 3 Seat Sofa
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back 3 seat sofa. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back sofa with oak sculptural carved arm rests ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Ornate Carved Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils
By Baker Furniture,
USA, circa 1980s
Carved solid wood frames, with horse and rider motif tapestry upholste...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
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.