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
Vintage Campaign French Country Rolling Game Chairs Antiqued White Painted Set 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning vintage Campaign or French Country rolling game chairs set of 4 by Burlington House Furniture. Comprised of antique white painted w...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century French Provincial Country Cane Faux Bamboo Wood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century French Provincial Country Cane Faux Bamboo Wood armchairs - a Pair. Faux bamboo framed armchair with cabriole legs, cross and side stretchers and a caned back and seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane, 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
Set of 8 Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Country French dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs are the perfect choice to add a casual yet sophisticated provin...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Set of 4 French Provincial Wood & Seagrass Chairs, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 4 French Provincial wood & seagrass chairs, 1960s.
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Pair of French Provincial Style Barstools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV Provincial style carved wooden bar stools with rushed seats and cabriole style front legs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Minton-Spidell French Provincial Carved Walnut Upholstered Fauteuil with Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style lounge chair with ottoman
By Minton-Spidell of Los Angeles
USA, 20th Century.
Carved ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Antique Armchair in Original Wood and Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid antique French wood and leather armchair produced in the 19th century, splendid French manufacture.
There are 4 wooden legs for support, the two at the back are sinuous but...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Peak of a Century Chair by German Artist Markus Friedrich Staab 2021
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
This 1940's Rattan chair has been creativly revisited by Staab by adding strong colors and vintage wood bases to give the piece its contemporary feeling.
Through my work I transform...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan
19th C. Prie Dieu Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden Prie Dieu Chair. A handsome piece with an origin as a prayer chair, however, in modern homes is a compliment to many spaces in the home. Useful ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Raffia, Wood
French Provincial Louis XV Down Cushions Fauteuil Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Pair of Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Hand-Carved Wood Fauteuil Armchairs
With spring-s...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Down
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
Pair of French Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Button Back Salon Chairs
These beautiful chairs are wide and very comfortable, they are upholstered with Draylon in a slightly muted shade of dark cherry
The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oversized Fauteuil and Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chair with ottoman
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
One Geiger French Style Armchair
By John Geiger
Located in Pasadena, TX
Master cabinet maker, John Geiger`s Interiors International Limited .IIL. began as a 2,000-square-foot custom shop with four craftsmen in Toronto, Ontario. Primarily fabricating architecturally designed office furnishings, the company`s sales reached $50,000 .Canadian. in its first few years. IIL soon relocated to a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and expanded to 35 craftsmen. While still producing custom wood furniture...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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
2 Vintage Oversized Brunschwig Fils French Fauteuil Balloon Back Club Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Brunschwig & Fils armchairs featuring a wide stance with French fauteuil styling, oval balloon back and flared and tapered legs.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Floral Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Country Louis XV style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid oak frames, with upholstered seats and backs.
Measures:
Side ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great hand carved wooden high back chair with sea grass seat from Spain, 1960s.
The pictures speak for themselves.
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings.
Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or e...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cast Stone
Set of Six Parcel Gilt Vintage Dining Chairs with Finials in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
Elegance in the French taste describes this set of six vintage painted and parcel gilt dining chairs circa 1930 to 1950. The chairs have an elegant quality, but they also reflect the country surroundings of provincial design. The floor level "stretchers," which are called slides, are used on dining tables where there is a carpet under the dining table, an increasing occurrence in the 20th century that would lessen the wear on the rug more than chair feet...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Wood and Straw Stool, France 1970, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Wood and straw chair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt.
A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate classic...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Antique Walnut French Provincial Accent Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair ...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of French Provincial Caned Armchairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French Provincial armchairs with caned seat and back and newly upholstered silk check plum colored fabric cushion. Cabriole legs with carved floral details to frame. Curved...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cane
Lovely Louis XIV Style Chaise Lounge
By Coco Chanel
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Louis XIV-style chaise lounge, circa 60's. This piece retains its original baby blue wide wale corduroy fabric in presentable condition-some ...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Design and Parisian Bistro Style Oak Wooden and Wicker Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant chair, at the manner of the old French bistrots, with patina oak wooden structure, comfy wicker seat, combining quality, robustness and class. C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Louis XV Style Armchairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning set of French Provincial Louis XV style club chairs
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved wood, with olive green cut velvet u...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Beautifully Shaped Old Wooden Stools, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Set of 4 beautifully shaped old wooden stools, 1950s
The original black color makes the stools elegant and slim.
Two different seat heights. 2 x 38cm and 2 x 42cm.
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern oak work stool from the French province, 1960s.
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great patina and a dynamic shape, a feast for the eyes.
Typical Mid Century Modern work stool from the French province.
Due to the leg slanted to the back, the armchair reaches a d...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Armchairs by John Widdicomb, a Pair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s
Pair of French Provincial Armchairs by John Widdicomb with original cream crewelwork upholstery. Both chairs retain original labels. The neutral upholstery is soft and com...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
French Provincial Charles X Fruitwood Armchair
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial Louis Phillippe / Charles X fruitwood armchair of typical form with long rectangular upholstered back with downswept arms above a plan seatraile on four cabriole le...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
French Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Bau Furniture Co, 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...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat.
In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan, 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
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
Mid 20th Century French Provincial Style Channel Back Accent Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage French Provincial upholstered accent armchair, unbranded. Mahogany frame with rounded arms, channel back and cabriole front legs. Features an upholstered fabric in a neutra...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
really stunningly beautiful accent chair attributed to CAROL HICKS BOLTON...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton
Child’s Size “Voltaire” Chair, 19th Century French
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming child’s size “Voltaire” chair in beech with antique leather upholstery. Named for a similar chair seen in a portrait of the writer Voltaire, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage French Style High Back Throne Chairs, a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage French style high back throne chairs - a pair.
The chairs are very well made and the cushions are down filled.
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Tapestry Wing back Armchairs
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming pair of Provincial French wingback chairs. An unusual duo of oak-framed armchairs upholstered in a striking rose-themed floral tapestry. All original and thought to be a tot...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Superb Pair of French Country Style Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Lyre back armchairs having wonderful beaded Lyre backs with stylized flowers, soft scrolled arms, mellow toned Wood, Turned Legs and a very pleasing and u...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Brutalist Tripode Countryside Stool, 1940
Located in LYON, FR
Superb brutalist tripod stool from a French farmhouse around 1940, certainly in chestnut wood. Pretty rustic assemblies and authentic patina make it a pretty ornamental stool that is...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Ash
Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Farmhouse Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of late 19th century country French provincial farmhouse bench seats crafted from fruitwood. These harvest benches feature a 1.5-inch thick...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, 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 cream damask patterned upholstery
Measures: 23.25"W x 19.5"D x 33"H. Seat...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Christian Audigier Grande-Dame French Provincial Toile Tufted Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Grande Dame tufted sofa featuring a toile de jouy French provincial style fabric upholstery. Designed by Christian Audigier (French 1958-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Down
French Leather Upholstered Long Foot Stool
Located in Chillerton, 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 Antique French Dressing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of primitive Country French Dressing Chairs. Time-softened hardwood frames with curved flat crest rails on the tall shaped slat backs...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Woven Wicker and Wood Gio Ponti Style Chair 1950's
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Wood and woven wicker chair in the style of Gio Ponti from Paris, France 1950's.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
(5) Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs Model 2377
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 5 vintage Henredon French provincial cane back dining chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane
'6' Mid Century French Wingback Cane Dining Chairs by Mariano Garcia of Spain
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of (6) mid century French wingback cane dining chairs by Mariano Garcia of Spain
Approximate Meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
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
Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool or Ottoman, 1960s
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
A lovely magazine rack 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 integrat...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak
French Provincial Country House
Very decorative and full of character
Decorated with geometrical motifs
This chest has the ideal si...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Pair of Fine Quality Caned French Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With wide square backs, the carved frames with bow crests and ribbed scrolled arms. The bleached frame with serpentine skirt rails raised on fluted tapering legs with shaped three pa...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, 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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