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
Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron scrolled feet. These early 20th Century examples are rare to find in such lovely condi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Rustic Wabi-Sabi Style Side Chair Constructed of Curved Dark Hardwood, 1900s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Early 20th-Century French Rustic Side Chair constructed of curved dark hardwood. Simple design and construction. A unique chair that is perfect for any space that is looking for a Wa...
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1920s European Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Hardwood
French country cherrywood Benches, Set of 2
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French pair of antique benches made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style probably south of France.
In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cherry
Marge Carson Huntington Manor Statement Lounge Chair Model HT49
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Marge Carson Huntington Manor lounge chairs Model HT49
Impressively scaled with Leatherback, distressed wood finish highlighted with subtle gilt accents, and French nail trim.
Ap...
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1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Pair of Oversized Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE
With heavy Cotton Damas...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
French Ladderback Arm Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece of comfort and rustic elegance. This chair boasts a robust stripped oak frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century French Provincial style Bergeres. Upholstered in a beautiful grey fabric. A very elegant pair that creates a very upscale look!!
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Antique French Provincial Carved Fruitwood Fauteuil or Armchairs Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Provincial Carved Fruitwood Fauteuils or Armchairs, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Lovely Pair of 20th Century French Louis XV Bergère Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of midcentury French Louis XV bergère chairs. The upholstery appears to be original and shows some light wear with a water m...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Pair of Louis XV Painted Bergère/Armchairs , Down , Damask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stunning carved Louis XV period bergères. Each chair features hand painted wood frames, a curved back, topped with a carved floral crest. This back flows seamlessly into the ...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair Antique French Os de Mouton Armchairs with Slip Covers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Os de Mouton armchairs with slip covers will make a great addition to your decor! The upholstery has been kept in pris...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Sycamore
Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co., Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Fine Carved Country French Louis XV Fauteuils Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Christopher Guy Cafe de Paris Bistro Bar Stool
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offeringone of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of A
Christopher guy cafe de paris bistro stool with a champagne silver leaf fin...
Category
Early 2000s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
widt...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
Chevron Upholstered Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair with original chevron chintz upholstery in good condition. Chair has lumbar pillow that is included.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Fluted Tub Chair c. 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifully preserved 1940s vintage tub chair features a fluted mahogany veneer back and sturdy, solid wood turned legs. Upholstered in luxurio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Pair of Carved Wood Corduroy Stools
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage pair of corduroy upholstered painted wooden carved ottomans or stools with a fabulous nailhead trim around the base and matched piping at the top. Perfect addition ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Provincial Style Medallion Chairs By Baker In Leather, set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Style Medallion Back Chairs By Baker Furniture Co. in Beige Leather - Set of 4
This set of four Vintage French Provincial Style Medallion Back Chairs by B...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
Large and Massive Wood Slatted Bench from the 1960s, Scandinavian
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large and Massive Wood Slatted Bench from the 1960s, Scandinavian
A wonderful Scandinavian teak slatted bench from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
Antique Pair of French Art Deco Distressed Brown Leather Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular pair of French Art Deco distressed lounge chairs made of distressed brown leather, with a wingback. The chairs are in good vintage condition. Both of them have new seat c...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
Vintage French Country Oak Wingback Dining Chairs, Set of 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 vintage French country oak dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair Walnut French Arm Chairs Carved Farmhouse Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand carved walnut armchairs
These antique chairs are circa 1840
Elaborately carved with paw feet and grotesques to each handle
Also features bronz...
Category
1840s Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
18th Century French oak cantor stool
Located in Diest, BE
Cantor’s stool in oak wood, France, early 18th century. Unrestored and original condition, beautiful character of the oak.
Great to use as piedestal.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Provincial French Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Provincial French wood chair having chip carved decorated back over plank seat and decorated apron, 18th century.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Bobbin Armchairs done in Oak with the Rush seats, France 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of gorgeous antique Bobbin armchairs. Their throne-like and very sculptural form will be a striking additi...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Provincial Sue Et Mare Style Poufs or Ottomans - a Pair
By Louis Sue
Located in Saddle River, NJ
These vintage poufs are a perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of French style. The unique design and functional features make them a versatile and stylish piece that wil...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery
1950s french pine farmhouse bench
Located in LYON, FR
A beautiful pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs, completely restored by us.
Protected by a matte varnish, it is very stable and sturdy.
Note that this bench is available in pair...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Karges French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight French Rococo or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Karges Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with gold gil...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Giltwood
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
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 Button Back Red Stripe Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A French button-back armchair with a generous seat and a high back.
Ebony turned front legs and splayed back legs and all raised on original castors.
The armchair has been fully r...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Calico, Twill, Upholstery, Beech
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Open Carved Oak SET of 2
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Antique French Dining Chairs Renaissance Revival Tall Open Carved Oak Set of 2.
Direct from France, a superb pair of antique dining chairs...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage French Footstool Ottoman in Brunschwig & Fils Velvet
Located in Southampton, NJ
Solid Oak French style bench stool ottoman upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils floral velvet. Striking ground color is of deep olive with an array of complimenting salmon, French blue &...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Two European Countryside Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
an antiqued wood dining armchair, the arched serpentine ladder back above an upholstered drop-in seat, on sabre legs joined by undulating stretchers.
Dimensions: 24.5" W x 24" D x 41...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Mahogany Footstool, circa 1850
Located in Faversham, GB
A large and simply stunning 19th Century French footstool. Made in mahogany with delicate Ormolu mounts to legs ending in square tapering supports. The gently bowed sides are topped ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair French Provincial Style Fruitwood Tufted Velvet Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of French Provincial Style Fruitwood and Tufted Velvet Upholstered Slipper Chairs in great vintage condition
Measures 21.5" in width, 23" in depth and 34.5" in height. Seat he...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
1800s French Louis XIII Walnut Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
1800s Fre...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen Pair
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
A Superb Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Pair of French 19th Century Gilt Salon Chairs
These Elegant Chairs have been re finished and upholstered in pale blue Silk Damask, they have a serpentine shaped front and c...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chestnut
French Massive Chestnut Pair of Stools from Britanny, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chestnut carved stools made circa 1890
French from Britanny
Good condition, solid and sound.
Shipping:
60, 32 , 47 cm 6.8 kg.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chestnut
Vintage Parisian 7 Feet Mahogany Canopy Parlor Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Parisian 7 Feet Tall Mahogany Canopy Parlor Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Pink Mohair and Velvet Chenille - Pair
Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of these exquisite vi...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century French Oak Bobbin Corner Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A charming early 20th-century French provincial bobbin wood corner chair. It features beautifully turned oak frames with the original striped rush seats. Sourced from the south of Fr...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Set of Two Provenzal Armchairs in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two provenzal armchairs. Wooden armchairs with a wide traditional rattan seat, curved lines and characteristic details of French Provincial style. Painted ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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
Exceptional Set of 6 Design Audoux & Minnet Chairs 1950s Original Wood and Hemp
Located in leucate, FR
Discover a truly rare and authentic ensemble: this superb set of six chairs designed by the celebrated French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet in the 1950s. These iconic piec...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Hemp, Wood
Antique French Adjustable Piano Bench
Located in High Point, NC
A minimal and decorative French design from circa 1900. Wooden turned legs support a round upholstered seat, rotating up and down with a spinning mechanism hidden inside a central co...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Stool in Bertel Gardberg ‘Sauna’ style made of pine wood, Finland, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Mid 20th Century Provincial Carved Walnut and Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Provincial Carved Walnut and Re Upholstered Fauteuil. Very clean. No stain or tear.
Measures 26" in width, 28" in depth and 22.5" in height. Sest height is 16".
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of 1960s Bent Bamboo Rattan Wicker Dirk Van Sliedrecht Side Lounge Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s pair of bamboo chairs in the design of Dirk Van Sliedrecht. These charming Mid-Century Modern pieces with the unique design and tall high back where the organic beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Ladderback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Pair of French Country Mahogany and Vinyl Upholstered Ladderback Armchairs from Woodward and Lothrop
Measures 24" in width, 22...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood, Mahogany
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
1960s French Riviera Bamboo & Rattan Rocking Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 20th century French Riviera bamboo and rattan rocking armchair. Bamboo frame and hand woven herringbone rattan on the seat, back and arms. Ver...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Pair Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs.
Measures 24" in width, 23" in depth, 38.5" in height, Seat height is 20". Arms height is 26...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Walnut
French Leather Upholstered Long Foot Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French leather upholstered long foot stool
A Lovely piece standing on fluted shaped legs and the 5” deep seat is upholstered in beautifully soft “M...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A
Offered is a vintage Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Or...
Category
20th Century Unknown 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.