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
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
Set of Four Dordogne Chairs by Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand France 1960s
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
French Provincial Fauteuil Accent Chairs Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach home furnishings acquisition of a
Pair of French Provincial Fauteuil carved wood upholstered accent chairs...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Midcentury French Provincial Style Settees in Regency Yellow, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of midcentury French Provincial style carved fruitwood settees in a pretty vintage yellow fabric. They are American...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Set of Two Provenzal Armchairs in Wood and Rattan
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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 ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Massive Oak Stool, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of French Provincial gilded Wood Corner Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A charming pair of French Provincial gilded wood corner chairs. Beautifully carved walnut frames and new upholtered seats, sturdy and strong and in good antique condition. Stylish, eye-catching chairs would make a fabulous addition to any eclectic interior.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage French Provincial Distressed Wood Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French provincial distressed wood ladder back rush seat dining side chair. Item features woven rush seat, stretcher base, ladder back, so...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cord, Rope, Wood
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
Vintage French Wrought Iron Arm Chair
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage French wrought iron arm chair
Salterini style Fan Back Arm Chair with scrolling detail.
Perfect for any garden, deck, or patio
4 available and sold separately.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
French Bergere Armchairs - A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, 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
WELLESLEY GUILD Walnut French Country Side Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Country style side chair by Wellesley Guild. Hand carved & crafted of walnut with a distressed finish, highly carved crest rail, carved center...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
French Provincial Caned, Carved Dining Chairs with Seat Cushions, Set of Eight
Located in Miami, FL
French provincial caned, carved dining chairs with seat cushions, set of eight
Offered for sale is a set of eight French provincial caned and carved dining chairs in a Louis XVI style. The set of side chairs has caned seats and back panels on carved frames. The legs are supported by cross-stretchers for added stability and strength. All eight chairs have removable canvas upholstered seat cushions with tie-backs. These can be used with a pair of heads of the table chairs...
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20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair of Triangular Rush + Wood Stools, France 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A darling pair of petite French stools featuring sculptural turned legs with stretcher details and triangular rush seats. Sourced in France, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
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.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chestnut
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
Classic French Louis XV Fauteuil Chair in New Gold Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French Louis XV arm chair from the 19th century. All new gray lacquer finish and new Todd Hase gold velvet upholstery. Add some classic sty...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Provincial French Fauteuil
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine country French armchair with beautiful deep carving.
and fine custom fabric - contrasting front and back.
Quality and comfortable size.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood
Rare Set of Four Garden/Patio Chairs with Original Patina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare set of four garden or patio chairs with their original patina. Two with arms and two without. The back on four chairs is beautifully embellished with a very stylish design.
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
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
Elegant Pair of Faux Painted French Provincial Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Substantial and heavy, beautifully carved and faux painted pair of Louis XVI style French Provincial armchairs having a cream antiqued color wood and charming light blue and gold che...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style ladder back settee w/ leather cushion & rush seat. The bench stand on six straight legs connected by bottom stretchers. Car...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Vintage Sofa in Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Westport, CT
Restored and recovered in two Robert Kime fabrics
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chic French Louis XVI barrel chair with new gray lacquer finish and gold todd hase upholstery. Lovely Caine work on the barrel shape.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Berlin Iron
Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs
With heavy tapestry-style cotton fabric.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair Louis XV Style Bergeres by MGM
Located in Hanover, MA
A pair of Louis XV provincial style blue/gray painted bergeres upholstered in cream colored mohair with brass nailhead trim.
Price shown is per pair.
We believe these came from Trouv...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Pair of Vintage French Rush Armchairs in Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A pair of Vintage rush armchairs in style of Francis Jourdain, France, 1950.
This pair is in good condition, confortable and brings a warm feeling in a d...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of French Style Bergeres with Leather Seats
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French Style Bergeres in a very Fine Custom Fabric with gray painted frames, pale linen backs, burlap backs and sides, and nail head decor...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Burlap, Leather, Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage French Woven Rattan Chairs with Paired Ottoman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage 1970s chairs and ottoman set. Hand-woven tri-tone rattan. Some holes and wear in the rattan.
The piece is a part of our one-...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Additional information:
Materials: Feather, Paint, Wood
Color: Green...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
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
Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY FURNITURE - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of (4) Italian Alfresco Style Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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
Primitive Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Plant Holder, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely plant holder made of high quality rattan in the style of Franco Albini, manufactured in Italy around 1950. This elegant piece has very nicely curved shapes, nicely integrate...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a shaped crest rail, carved arm ends and cabriole short legs. With a recessed back frame. Upholstered in an off-white diamond pattern textured fabric with contrasting brown pipi...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Country French Pickled Pine Double Caned Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Country French Pickled Pine Double Caned Armchair by Furniture Classic Norfolk VA. Nice double caning. Perfect for a bedroom or extra seating.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Pine
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-19th Century French Louis XV Fauteuil Guggenheim Collection, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Louis XV Fauteuil Guggenheim Collection with caned back and seat freshly lacquered in gray. We have a total of three pairs so collect them all. Add cushions to fit you...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Provençal Braided Straw & Linen Club Armchair French Audoux-Minnet Style
Located in London, GB
A braided straw armchair from Provence, with newly upholstered seat cushion in textured white linen. In the manner of Adrian Audoux & Frida Minnet. Frenc...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Straw
Set of 5 English 19th Century Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This classic set of five dining chairs was crafted in England, circa 1860. Cleaned and polished with French wax paste. The wonderfully patinated solid oak proves to be incredibly stu...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Fauteuil in Todd Hase Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century Louis XVI fauteuil chair in new Todd Hase Silk Mohair upholstery. Original frame unaltered.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back armchair Fauteuil set of 2. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural car...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Jute, Linen, Wood
Pair of Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
A pair of vintage wrought iron patio chairs.
Generous wide seating
Intricate detail
Heavy wrought iron
Perfect for any deck, g...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical country French provincial Fauteuil a La Reine a Oreilles or queen's wingback armchair with ears by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022)....
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
French Bench in Pine, Perriand Spirit, 1970's
Located in LYON, FR
Bench from Les Arcs station in France. Wood : pine. In the style and the period of Charlotte Perriand. The plate has been refinished and the feet kept their original patina.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century French Provincial Sofa
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French provincial sofa
Circa early 20th century
Carved wood frame with original paint, damask upholstery, and removable down f...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Set of Eight French Provincial Louis XIV Style Upholstered Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Set of Eight French Provincial Louis XIV Style Dining Chairs. Richly patinated walnut with carved “os de mouton” (mutton-bone) legs and stretchers. Two Armchairs and Six Side chairs,...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Foot Stools in Walnut and Leather Seat with Tacks
Located in Miami, FL
The structure forms a rectangular form with both sides of the base intersecting and supporting each other. The seats are natural cowhide and attached to the frame by large round bron...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1920s Swedish Fauteuils Armchairs Upholstered in Mid-Taupe Linen Fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of lovely Swedish armchairs circa 1920s designed in the French manner.
The wood surround has decorative detailing with a light wash which shows some traces of the original pai...
Category
1910s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Linen
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Sycamore
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
Traditional Floral Upholstry Wooden Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of vintage arm chairs. Each feature a floral upholstery with a wooden frame.
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs by Emanuel, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs...
Category
1980s 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.
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