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 Provincial Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery, 18th Century
Located in El Monte, CA
These handsome armchairs are an excellent example of the understated elegance of French provincial style. Delicate hand-carved ornamentation is featured at the top of the seat back c...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Walnut
French Provincial Pair Dining Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
These pair of elegant French chairs, were be upholstered in velvet. The fabric is made by Andrew Martin in London and it is a cotton velvet with geometrical drawings that seems a primitive decor.
The structure is wooden made and they are lacquered with a light grey color, with a finish like an "hand painted" effect.
They are elegant, stunning and contemporary in every room of your home. They can be placed to the head of the table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
18th Century Pair Provencal Armchai of Beech Wood and Straw Seat
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Provencal armchairs in beech wood, backrest with four carved bars, turned legs and X-shaped crosspiece, the seat is made of straw, one of them original, the other was incorpo...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
1950s French Gray Carved and Painted Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking carved and painted French style bench. It is unmarked with a thick down cushion. The linen fabric appears to be a recent addition. I believe it dates to the 50s.
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood construction, upholstered back and seats, distressed finish, cabr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
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
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Gilt Cane & Maroon Velvet Upholstered Bergeres
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare exquisite oversize pair of Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Gilt Cane & Maroon Velvet Upholstered Bergeres in very good vintage condition. Com...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of stunning and substantial wrought iron scroll back chairs in the French style with straight backs designed with central support, branching out in swooping arched forms with a ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Needlepoint Square Stool
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This delightful antique stool was hand-crafted in France, circa 1900. Square in shape, the stool stands on lovely turned and fluted legs connected to an elaborate, hand-carved, and s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
French White Painted Dining Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a beautifully painted white beechwood frame, this chair exudes refined French Directoire-inspired charm. The seat is upholstered in soft off-white leather, providing a luxu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., a pair of French Provincial turned wood arm chairs with rush seats.
Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - ...
Category
1920s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century French Empire reclining arm bench recamier carved old distressed finish.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
French 19th Century Armchair om Casters with Birds of Paradise upholstery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A beautiful French 19th Century Voltaire Chair, professionally restored in a Liberty style fabric to bring it into modern day, ready for another century of life. Complete with origin...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
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, Wood, Linen
1950s Wood and Woven Wicker Chair in Gio Ponti Style from Paris, France
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
This 1950s wood and woven wicker chair, crafted in the style of renowned designer Gio Ponti, exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Made in Paris, France, the chair features a s...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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
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
French Louis XV Style Spring Floral Caned Window Bench Settee
Located in Southampton, NJ
Fully restored 1960s Hollywood Regency French-style white painted window bench or settee with new caned back and sides newly upholstered in embroidered Spring floral linen with match...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood
Belgian Linen Berege Chairs, a Pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning hand-carved Bergère chairs made in Italy from seasoned European hardwood.
Hand painted finish over the intricately carved hardwood frames. Perfect accent pieces. The comfort...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Beech
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Style Armchairs - Pair
By Drexel
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Drexel Heritage French Provincial Louis XV Style Armchairs - Pair
Pair of Drexel Heritage French Louis XV style armchairs. I...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
French 18th Century Hand Carved Fauteuil Chairs, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous 18th Century French fauteuils, all hand carved, and constructed with wood dowel joinery. The details of the hand carvings are incredible. The chairs are ready for your workr...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Tripod Pine Wood Stool, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very good condition.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Pair of Vintage Counterstools or Barstools
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage counter stools or barstools decorated in remnants of golden ocher paint. Two stools sold together priced $2,900 for the pair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Blue Boudoir Slipper Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream Blue Boudoir Slipper Chairs - a Pair. Item features a nice petite size, cream and blue distress painted frames, shapely carved backs, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Country French Decorative Accent Fireside Beige Armchairs MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Country French Decorative Accent Fireside Beige Armchairs MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Provençal Ladderback Armchairs with Rush Seating
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of Provençal ladderback armchairs with rush seating. Classic country armchairs in very good condition, beautiful model with pure lines. These ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
A Superb French 19th Century Gilt Salon Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb French 19th Century Gilt Salon Chair
This Elegant Chair has been re finished and upholstered in Pink Bronze Silk Damask
A beautiful chair newly brought from France it is ...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk
Country Dining Ladder Back Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a classic ladder-back design and distinctive pegged construction, this chair showcases a handcrafted appeal that enhances any dining space. Finished in a rich Mahogany Stra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs circa 1820.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Elegant pair of Italian walnut and gilt armchairs C 1820. The frames having cane seats and carved back splats with gilt feathers. The arms having carved masks. One of two pair available
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Burlap
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
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, sculpt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Provencal armchair with straw seat, early 20th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant provencal armchair with straw seat, early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
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
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 Armchair By Christopher Guy
App...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
French Oak Dining Chairs 19th Century 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 19th Century F...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Painted French Walnut Provincial Chair in Raw Silk Brocade
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved & hand painted provincial walnut armchair. Reupholstered in gray beige raw silk brocade.
Finished with ornate antiqued brass tacks.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early 19th Century Highly Carved Italian Slipper Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs date to the early part of the 19th century. They're made of a fine walnut and are hand carved. The legs taper down to a French Provincial Style foot.
Reupholstery reco...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Pair French Dressing Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair French dressing chairs. Pair vintage French provincial chairs with shaped top rail, ladder back and low rush seat for putting on y...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
1940s French Blue and White Toile Serpentine Arch Settee, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated mid 20th Century with this exquisite original French toile settee set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refineme...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Figural Needlepoint Box Footstool Ottoman on Mahogany Legs. Item featured believed to be a vintage custom made item using Antique French needlepoint tapestry and vinta...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany
Butaca francesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Butaca francesa Circa 1.950, realizada en bambú y ratán, de estilo bohemio y con un maravilloso color caramelo.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo
Pair Custom Cowhide and Smooth Black Leather French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb and extremely expensive custom-made pair of 1940s era French Louis XV or Country French open arm bergere chairs. They are upholstered in natural cowhide and natural ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French late 19th century caned chairs; all caning was done by hand and has stayed unbelievably strong for years. Antique French Count...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Rustic Dining Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of traditional charm and modern functionality. This chair features a solid wooden frame with a warm straw wash finish, ensuring both durability and a timeless appeal....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Armchair, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Antique Castle Chair in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patinated solid oak frame is handc...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Louis XVI Carved Fauteuil w/ Cane
Located in Pasadena, TX
This Fauteuil is constructed of wood and cane. The seat and the back is woven in cane. The arms are padded in fabric. The crest is carved. The seat rail is nicely carved also. The le...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak & Cognac Leather Castle Chairs, 1920s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Set of 2 Antique Castle Chairs in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patinated solid oak fram...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chic Pair of Lacquered Fauteuils, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved lacquered Fauteuils with caned seats and backrests with upholstered seat cushions and arms, France 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
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
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
Vintage French Baroque Carved Wood Bench
Located in Houston, TX
This updated vintage French bench is a stunning example of timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Crafted from solid carved hardwood, its intricate baroque details add an ex...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Comfort and style, this Louis XV provincial style wingback bergère club chair in beautifully carved details. The frame is in a pickled oak finish, cabriole feet, undulating top cre...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Sillas francesas
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Sillas francesas Circa 1.920, de falso bambú y realizadas en madera de Caoba, con las patas unidas con crucetas.
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial 19th Century Inlaid High Back Armchair with Rustic Rush Seat
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial style 19th century high back armchair with rush seat and inlaid back having a water scene with two cranes.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush
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.