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.
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Style: French Provincial
Pair of French Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French Mid Century faux bamboo parlor chairs made of cherry wood with woven cane seats. Good quality sturdy chairs. Light wear with minor scuffs and scratches. Circa 1950s....
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Mid 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Footstool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Footstool
Measures 16.5" in width and 9" in height and 12.5" in depth.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Solid Wood Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Style Solid Wood Dining Room Chairs - Set of 6. Listing includes 2 arm chairs, 4 side chairs, unique ex...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Country French Provincial Painted Bench or Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming late 19th century country French provincial bench seat or footstool featuring a lacquer painted finish. The carved wood frame has serp...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Painted Green and Carved Silver Gilt Venetian Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s painted green and silver gilt Venetian bench. It is a wonderful transitional piece that can work from the foot of the bed to a hall or a formal living room...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
Vintage French Handcarved Solid Wood Stool with Heart-Shaped Backrest, 1970s
Located in Balen, BE
This charming handcarved stool, crafted in France in the 1970s, is a delightful blend of rustic craftsmanship and playful design. Made from solid wood, the stool features a distincti...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and comfortable carved walnut armchair is a provincial style the recent silk upholstery is a high quality woven fabric in an all-over floral pattern. The quality of the carvi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
19th Century White Iron French Garden Seat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely 19th Century French wrought iron garden seat, circa 1880.
This wonderful seat has heart-shaped motifs to the back and a flat iron latticed seat.
It is in excellent condition w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930s Charles Dudouyt French Low Side Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
CHARLES DUDOUYT (France, 1885-1946). Side chair "Straw", 1930s.
Structure in bulrush wood and wicker seat. Measurements: 66 x 46 x 39 cm. Beautiful small chair that could work in an...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Armchairs Turned Legs and Natural Fiber Seat Rope France, Pair
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
pair of antique armchairs turned legs and enea seat
Europe.
rustic style
throne
natural wood
renaissance revival
french provincial, provence, French riviera
friar armchair.
European...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming petite French Provincial style bench that is newly upholstered in Belgium linen and detailed with brass nailheads.
Category
1940s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Style Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Seat cushion is foam surrounded by down feathers for maximum comfort without sagging.
Approximate Mea...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Lovely Pair of Statuesque French Country Wingback Chairs Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of statuesque French country wingback chairs. We love nothing more than a pair of super tall wingback chairs. We also love the original fabric on these with the lavender ...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Unique Italian Savonarola Carved Antique Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique carved wood Savonarola side chairs for a entry way, dining table, slipper chairs.
Very sturdy.
Ornate Italian carving at the top.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Henredon Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Set of Six French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style cream painted dining room chairs. Item features four side chairs, two armchairs, solid wood frames, cabriole legs, upholstered b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 French Sculpted Oak and Studded 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 #308ZOL16P
A rich and wonderful set of six dining chairs, they feature wond...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Louis Philippe Mahogany Scroll Form Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Crafted from quality mahogany wood, upholstered in neutral cream fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Provincial Armchair with Romo Linen Upholstery in Gray
Located in Malibu, CA
This stunning chair features elegant curves hand painted in shades of gray.
It has been reupholstered in a linen "damask" by Romo on the seat & back.
This chair is incredibly comfor...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
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
Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusual French 1940s bench in solid pine with leather upholstery.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
French Set of Height Straw & Elm Chairs, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned sets of chairs, made in elm circa 1880.
These chairs are hand made in a workshop by different workers. It is why the chairs have sometimes have small measur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Elm
Pair Of Bergeres
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This is a nice pair of Bergeres with black frames and nice upholstery.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Carved Round Tiger Upholstery Back Camel Mohair Seat French Arm Chair MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Round Tiger Upholstery Back Camel Mohair Seat French Arm Chair MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Carol Hicks Bolton Collection by EJ Victor Armchairs w/Ottoman Giltwood
By E. J. Victor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gorgeous Pair of vintage chairs by EJ Victor with ottoman.
The Carol Hicks Bolton Collection emphasized ornate antique elements and rich fabrics.
Thi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
French Wrought Iron Sofa Leather Cushions Mid Century Settee 1950s Vintage MCM
Located in London, GB
A fabulous French Mid-Century wrought iron sofa with leather cushions in wonderful condition. Most likely made around the 1950s in France, this impressively sized, very comfy and cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Child White Wood Chair, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French child's chair, 19th century
White wood
Good condition
Shipping:
L 45/ P 35/H 50 cm 5 kg.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Mutton Leg Walnut Sofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 20th Century French Walnut Mutton Leg Sofa is a timeless piece of French provincial design. Crafted from solid walnut, it features elegantly carved mutton legs and a b...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
J. R. Hoogezand Traditional Vernacular Armchair in Oak The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
J. R. Hoogezand Traditional Vernacular Armchair in Oak, The Netherlands, 1930s.
This is a high quality traditional vernacular French or provincial armchair with a few modern(ist) to...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
French Armchair & Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Vintage French Rush Armchairs in Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
### Pair of Vintage Rush Armchairs in the Style of Francis Jourdain, France, 1950
A beautifully crafted pair of vintage rush armchairs, designed in the...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Louis XV French Provincial Style Open Armchair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Louis XV French Provincial "au coin du feu" around the fireplace armchair with white linen upholstered paneled back and seat.
French armchair bergèr...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing French half round sofa by the famous duo Guillerme et Chambron from the 1960s. Guillerme et Chambron represent a significant moment in French m...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Glamorous Plush Upholstered Animal Print Chenille French Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Plush vintage chenille animal print classic French style bench having lovely splayed legs and tufted curved sides.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Vintage French Provincial Settee Sofa in Cane and Wood
Located in Saddle River, NJ
1960s Vintage French Provincial Settee Sofa in Cane and Wood.
This exquisite vintage French Provincial settee is a stunning piece of furniture that adds a touch of elegance to any r...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French cherry wood armchair from the late 19th century, with rush seat and sheaf back. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this cherry wood armchair charms us with its rustic appeal and turned accents. The chair showcases a sheaf back with turned supports, connected to two open curving arms. The rush seat (measuring 19"D x 14"H) is resting on four turned legs connected to one another through an apron carved with petite motifs...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Cherry
Set of Twelve Country French Provincial Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of twelve country French provincial style dining armchairs featuring a weathered painted finish. The set consists of all armchairs with 26 inch high padded arms in the styl...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Porter’s or Hood Chair with Tufted Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Louis XVI style porter’s or hood chair with carved giltwood frame, tufted gray foliate upholstery, supported by four tapered carved gilt...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style arm chair or club chair
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut frame, with studded blue upholstery and brass-c...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
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, uphol...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 6 Vintage French Country Caned Back Flamestitch Fabric dining chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Cotton
Handcarved & Caned Italian Blonde Armchairs; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 20th Century Italian hand carved and caned armchairs. The natural cane back and seats have been stripped to a nude finish. The chairs are in excellen...
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Beech
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of 'Mid Repos' Oak Armchairs for Votre Maison
Located in North Miami, FL
Excellent vintage Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chairs model 'Mid-Repos', oak with NEW boucle fabric. Well-sculpted Guillerme and Chambron 'Mid Repos' lounge chairs...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Wide Carved French Provincial Style Lounge Living Room Fireside Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved patterned multi-color velvet like upholstery lounge armchairs extra wide seats.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Bench Provincial Oak High Back, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French high back bench, circa 1890 to be recovered
French Provincial hand carved oak
In good antique condition with minor signs of use for its age, the upholstery is in good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chestnut
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
A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1950s.
Located in Almelo, NL
A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1940s.
This pair of sizable mid-century armchairs, crafted in France during the 1940s, showcases a beautiful blend of rustic charm a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French Armchair
Located in Cirencester, GB
One now available. This late 19th Century open armchair is made from walnut and the frame is in excellent sturdy condition. A beautiful addition to any room.
Unusual to find these w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style painted side tables or stools with upholstered top. Use as stools for extra seating. Rococo Style grey painted...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Bench w/ Drawer - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Benches w/ Drawer - Pair. Item features solid wood construction, distressed antiqued finish, single drawer with iron hardwar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
French provincial dining chairs upholstered in Jack lenor larsen
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Spring seat dining chairs circa the 1940s reupholstered with JLL velvet seats.
Velvet is extremely vibrant, with piping on edges.
Chairs are unmarked circa 1940s, spring seats. Co...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Ladderback Arm Chair - Chestnut
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair boasts a robust stripped chestnut finish to the frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditional beauty. Wrapped in cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Distinctive Steel Chaise Longue
Located in Houston, TX
Distinctive steel chaise longue, finished as forged iron and adorned in brass detail. Sold with newly-made tie-on upholstered cushion in antique hand-loomed French thistle and natural canvas. All...
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Hand Painted Six Dining Chairs in Provincial Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six dining chairs from 19th century. Painted in light grey with coral accents, rush seats with nice cotton seating cushions covered with small colorful flowers.
All in perfect condi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Set of (6) French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Provincial Corner Chair
Located in New York, US
French Provincial Corner Chair
France, 19th Century
17"D x 28"H
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, 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.