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
Pair of French Scroll Armchairs with Rush Seats
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French scroll armchairs with rush seats, saber legs, slat backs. It appears the backs were originally upholstered. The chairs are quite comfort...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Rush
Six French Dining Chairs Oak Chairs Rush Seats Provincial Style, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Straw and walnut chairs made in Dordogne.
Artisanal work with local walnut, the production of walnuts being one of the local specialties of the region.
A charming set of six French provincial chairs made in the 1970s.
The rush seats and backs are in excellent condition.
A set of dining chairs that would make a fabulous addition to a breakfast or dining room or conservatory.
Shipping:
L 140 P 60...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Farmhouse Oak and Rush Dining Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Farmhouse oak and rush dining chairs, France, 1960s
Set of six farmhouse oak and rush dining chairs, France, 1960s. These chairs are made entire...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of finely crafted solid oak English hall chairs from the 19th century. The shapely back showcases scrolling and shell inspired hand-carved elements at the top, a recessed shie...
Category
19th Century English Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Vintage Fairfield White Upholstered Black Frame French Chaise Lounge
Located in Dayton, OH
A lovely French inspired chaise lounge by Fairfield, circa 1990s. Features a black frame with a contoured back, white upholstery and saber legs. A comfy addition to any space. Measur...
Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
French Wingback Armchair by Christopher Guy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Wingback Ar...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
Set of Four Weathered Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is perforated. The back has decorative curls. The legs are slightly arched.
With a Classic vintage look from Fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Elegant French Oak Stool, Woven Rush Seat, 1930s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Infuse your space with a stylish and sophisticated touch with this authentic French stool, dating back to the 1930s. Crafted from solid oak, this beautiful piece showcases a tripod d...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak, Rush
Marge Carson Lounge Settee Chair
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Oversized Lounge S...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
20th Century French Wooden Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden upholstered armchair created in 20th Century France. This high-backed armchair oozes both an old-world elegance as well as a warm and approachable demeanor. The fresh off-wh...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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
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
French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Provincial Ar...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton
Charles Dudouyt Low Fire Side Chair, France
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Wood and straw low chair attributted to Charles Dudouyt.
A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate class...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Elegant 19th Century French Daybed or Chaise
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 19th century French daybed or chaise lounge, France, circa late 1800s. We believe this to be a 19th century daybed that was probably...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
Lounge Settee Chair by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Oversized Lounge S...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
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
18th C. French Walnut Fauteuil a la Reine Arm Chair - Penny Morrison
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Provincial Walnut Fauteuil a la Reine, arm chair, 18th century, with an arched back crest, down-swept arms and raised on cabriole legs ending in hoof feet, of pegged construct...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
Mid-19th Century French Rush Seat Lounge Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France this mid 1800s French Rush Seat Lounge Chair features a rush seat created by using a weaving technique where long, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Bench, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Antique Castle Bench in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patina...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpentine Carved Back
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A
French Provincial Louis XV Style Sofa with Serpen...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs in excellent vintage condition. Newer High quality upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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
French Provincial Style Oak Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in New York, NY
French provincial style dining chairs, an assembled set of ten (10), and comprising eight side chairs and two arm chairs, each with flor...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Double Caned Hand Carved French Armchair
Located in Malibu, CA
Antique carved Louis XV style armchair with double caned back and side panels.
Floral rosettes at the crest bottom apron & legs.
Italian linen blend dow...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Walnut
Pair of French Ivory Wood Painted Antique Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A lovely pair of vintage French wood painted chairs with ivory upholstered seat and back. This super chic pair has a delicate presence and is an adorable addition to either side of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Country French Dining Chairs Rush Seat Ladderback Mid Century '6'
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Mid Centur...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming oak 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.
This chair was made in the ...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s
This set of four mid-20th century French-style garden armchairs is made of colored oak and has a patinated finish. They offer a comfortable seating experience with a deep seat angle and wooden slats that provide a casual feel. The armrests slope downward, giving these chairs a unique profile. Although there are paint chips and markings, they add to their authentic look and overall French charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Style Ottoman with Hand Carved Cabriole Legs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Ottoman with Hand Carved Cabriole Legs Newly Upholstery in a Brazilian Cowhide “Cafe Latte” Color
Beautiful French Provincial style ottoman with a cr...
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
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
19th Century French Armchairs: Dark Walnut Finish with Striped Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into the grandeur of the late 19th century with our exquisite pair of French armchairs, meticulously handcrafted from solid wood. Each chair, reflecting exceptional craftsmanshi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
French Riviera Stool in Blue Patina, Wood and Rope
Located in Barcelona, ES
Coastal Wooden stool with rope seat and blue patina finish. France, 1940s-1950s.
This rustic stool has a wooden structure with turned legs and an aged patina in soft blue. The seat ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rope, Wood
Set of 4 French Cafe Bar Stools with Gotland Sheepskin Tops, 20th Century
Located in Somerton, GB
A set of four fun high / bar / cafe stools for perching at a cafe bar. Great for home breakfast bar. Soft and bouncy natural Gotland sheepskin upholstered ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Beech
French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and upholstered from the bone; they were given a comple...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Zebra Hide, Wood
French Provincial Wingback Armchair Carved Walnut
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique French Prov...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
French Bistro Dining Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Bistro Dining Side Chair with a stained maple frame and a rattan insert seat. It speaks to French cafes and a time gone by while constructe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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
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
Antique Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Pair of Si...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
French Provincial Style Fruitwood Side Chairs, 4
Located in New York, NY
Set of four French Provincial style fruitwood side chairs, upholstered with black leather. 36.5” H x 19” W x 20” D x Seat 19" H.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
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
Pair of Mint Condition Carved Walnut Country French Down Cushions Compact Sofas
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of mint condition carved walnut country french down cushions compact sofas.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of French Painted Cane Seat Armchairs with Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century carved painted armchairs standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. Newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailh...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry Upholstery.
BIG CHAIR : 27 x 26 x 39
Seat height: 16.5
SMALLER CHAIR:...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 3 French Provincial Style Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 3 French Provincial Swivel bar stools
French style stools incorporate detailed handcarving in mahogany wood. Featuring carved grapes, scul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very unusual tall French Provincial carved walnut ribbon back armchair with a fancy x stretcher and old if not original rush seat. In excellent ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of charming French country low slung slipper chairs. With elegant shaped crest rails and sides with slight wings on the ends. Wide comfortable seats, raised on cabriole legs w...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt armchairs in beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s
Charles Dudouyt style armchairs In beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s these very comfortable chairs with armr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Beech
Antique French Iron Forged Outdoor Bistro Chairs a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique pair of French Iron Forged heart back outdoor garden chairs.
Heart back garden chairs
Dimensions:
Measures: 36” H
Seat height: 18”
Seat depth: 15.5” x 15.5 Diameter.
Great antique patio...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Provincial Style Chaise Lounge with Custom Natural Finishes
By Mondo
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
Jute, Fabric, Cane, Wood, Trimming
Henredon French Country Cane Back w/ Leatherette Seats Dining Chairs, C 1960s
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
Rare Vintage French cane back dining chairs with leatherette seats by Henredon.
Faux leather seats in good condition as well as caning ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Cane, Walnut
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Bergere in Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Louis XV Bergere chair in new todd hase upholstery. Original frame. 18th Century French Frame extremely comfortable. Add some serious ...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Salterini Wrought Iron Seating
Located in Cumberland, RI
Salterini Wrought Iron Seating
For your consideration is a beautiful pair of bar stools with ornate rose and leaf detailing. Scrolled back rest and seat with detailed medallion cente...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Set of Two French Provincial Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of two provenzal chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat, curved lines and characteristic details of French Provincial style.
In good original co...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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 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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