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
Elegant French Antique Carved Barley Twist Bench with Carved Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant French turn of the century walnut bench circa 1900 with barley twist base, carved feet and neutral new upholstery, exuding a blend of classic allure and timeless elegance. T...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of 'Mid Repos' Oak Armchairs for Votre Maison
Located in East Hampton, NY
Excellent vintage Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chairs model 'Mid-Repos', oak with NEW boucle fabric. Well-sculpted Guillerme and Chambron 'Mid Repos' lounge chairs...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of Six 19th Century French Dining Chairs
Located in San Antonio, TX
Enhance your dining ambiance with our Set of Six 19th French Oak Dining Chairs, adorned with a delightful flower and vine fabric pattern. Crafted from premium oak wood, these chairs ...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
4 low fireplace chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in LYON, FR
Nice set in beautiful vintage condition of these low oak chairs and straw seats attributed to Charles Dudouyt.
Dimensions: L46 x D39 x H67 cm
Seats L45 X D39 X H29 cm
The price is...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
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
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
Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins
Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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
Early 1900 French wabi-sabi style wooden bench
Located in amstelveen, NL
Painted elmwood wooden bench with long seat, France, the 1920s
Stunning rounded corners. The legs face outwards. We think that the legs are replaced a long time ago.
It has an eleg...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Elm
Set of 6 French Modern Brutalist Chairs, Charles Dudouyt Style, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This set of 6 French Modern Brutalist chairs, crafted in the 1960s by a French cabinetmaker are made in the style of Charles Dudouyt, they feature solid oak construction and rush sea...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Seagrass, Oak, Rush
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
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion
The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy ...
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century.
Lovely ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Pair of french pine farm benches, 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
This duo of benches has been completely treated and restored in our workshop. The seat is matt varnished for good durability. Perfectly stable and solid.
Dimensions: L200 x D30 x H4...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Vintage French tripod stool
Located in BRUNOY, FR
Timeless design for this vintage tripod stool.
Product description
Vintage tripod stool with tapered legs.
Unscrewable legs.
This tripod stool will fit anywhere in your home, in t...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage French tripod stool, tapered legs
Located in BRUNOY, FR
Timeless design for this vintage tripod stool.
Product description
Vintage tripod stool with tapered legs.
Unscrewable legs.
This tripod stool will fit anywhere in your home, in th...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage French wooden tripod stool
Located in BRUNOY, FR
Timeless design for this vintage tripod stool.
Product description
Vintage tripod stool with straight splayed legs.
Legs can be unscrewed.
This tripod stool will look great anywher...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
20th Century Bergere French Provincial Mahogany Upholstered Chairs - a Pair
Located in Louisville, KY
Have you ever walked into a room and been taken by the beauty and presentation of a piece of furniture? Well, these two mid-century French Provincial chairs will do just that and mor...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of His & Hers French Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of his and hers French Provincial accent chairs in golden yellow upholstery. Down filled seat cushions. Circa mid-20th cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Renaissance Throne Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful French trone chair made of solid wood with some amazing carved lions in the arms, and some more features carving in legs and also in the back. Just a very detailed work. Mo...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
4 Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs for Charlotte Perriand - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of four dining chairs designed by Robert Sentou for Sentou editions in the 1950s, and curated by Charlotte Perriand for various interior projects.
The chairs feature a stained ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Sculptural Oversized Custom Made Designer Ottoman...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Damask
French Country Red Painted and Gold Gilt Rush Seat Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Provincial or French Country dining chairs
In the manner of Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved red painted and gold gilt solid walnut frames, wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut, Paint
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 Country Settee & Ottoman Set
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Country Settee...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Pair Of Bergeres
Located in West Palm Beach, US
This is a nice pair of Bergeres with black frames and nice upholstery.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
20th French Cast Iron Garden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
The lacy metal filigree of these vintage garden chairs forms a delicate and ornate silhouette. Made in France in the 20th Century, the chairs are made of cast iron in order to be abl...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Iron
Antique French Farmhouse Benches PAIR Trestle Oak Farm Table Banquette 110" LONG
Located in Tyler, TX
BEAUTIFUL HARD TO FIND PAIR of Antique French Country Oak Farmhouse Farm Table Benches, Banquette Seating or Window Seating with Trestle Base and Stretchers~~early 20th century
...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Large Early 20th Century French Bench in Oak with Long Seat, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Large French Bench in Oak with Long Seat
Seat height 47cm
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Italian Midcentury Organic Rattan Bamboo Bench or Shelf by Tito Agnoli, 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful bench completely made of organic bamboo-rattan, or can also be used as a shelf.
Excellent, clean and dry vintage condition, without defects. Strong and stable.
Attributed t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set 8 Antique French Country Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 8 Antique French Country Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Ladder Back.
Direct from France, a great set of EIGHT antique French dining chairs, with classic French style…perfect...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Maitland Smith Country French Mahogany & Leather Hunt Club Ladderback Bar Stool
Located in Dayton, OH
Maitland Smith Hunt Club Bar Stool, #985. Features a mahogany frame with ladderback and black leather seat. Includes turned legs and leather foot rest. Naturally distressed finish....
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century
By Hache
Located in Grenoble, FR
"Provencal Straw Armchair From the 18th Century"
Elegant Provençal straw armchair.
Period 18th century.
Wooden armchair, back with three cut-out bars, turned legs straw-covered seat
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
A Set of 4 Painted French Oak Ladder Back Chairs
Located in Oak Park, MI
A pretty set of white painted French oak ladder back side chairs with nice warm rush seats. Painted chairs can be a lovely contrast to pine tables! Rock solid in joint. Some of the r...
Category
20th Century British French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of French Antique Benches Massive Chestnut, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of antique benches made circa 1900.
Farmhouse style
In original antique condition sound and solid.
Shipping:
226/ 39 / 51 cm 25kg
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Chestnut
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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
French Modern, Armchair, Oak & Woven Seagrass, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern armchair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak wood, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak, Seagrass
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Louis XV Arm and Side
Located in Shreveport, LA
Set 6 Antique French Dining Chairs Carved Oak Rush Seat Louis XV Arm and Side Chairs.
Direct from France, a superb set of six antique French dining chairs, with classic French style...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of French Vintage Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made circa 1960.
Brutalist style made with trunks and half trunks.
Small traces of blue paint, nothing disturbing (please see last photo)
In original vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
Category
1990s American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
French Modern, Rocking Chair, Oak & Lambswool, Charles Dudouyt Style, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
This French Modern rocking chair in solid oak, reminiscent of Charles Dudouyt's iconic style from the 1950s, offers a harmonious blend of form and function. Crafted from sturdy oak w...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak, Lambskin
Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Bench Seating
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Provincial pine benches from the South West region of France C1980.
These simple but stylish, artisan-made wooden 'bancs' sit easily in almost any setting. At over five feet l...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Pine
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
Vintage 3 Piece French Style Parlor Set
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous Vintage 3 Piece French Style Parlor Set, Upholstered
Absolutely gorgeous
Sofa and 2 Armchairs
Carved wood frames
Removable seat cushions
Button tu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered - France - 1960.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A woven rattan armchair, white lacquered, both understated and elegant. Inspired by the clean style of Egon Eiermann, this armchair combines comfort and beauty in a timeless design.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rattan
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Bench or Side Accent Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern bench that can be used as side accent or coffee table, perfect in any entry hallway as well as in front of a sofa or under an important pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of French hand-carved Walnut Bergere club chairs that have been beautifully up...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
French Carved Oak Lyre-Back Fauteuils Needlepoint Seat Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French oak lyre-back armchairs, late 19th c. The armchairs have carved frame with interlocking ring ornamentation, gently curving arms, centering padded seat, upholstered in ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Textile, Oak
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
20th-C. French Country Carved Maple Settee W/ Rush Seat Att. To Pierre Deux
By Pierre Deux
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French country settee attributed to the manufacturer Pierre Deux. The frame appears to be maple with a sound rush se...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rush, Maple
Pair of French Crapaud Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A set of late 19th century Napoleon III crapaud armchairs with wide wide generous seats raised on turned ebony legs.
The armchair has been fully restored and stripped back to the so...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Double Cane Italian Canopy Porter Chair
Located in Draper, UT
Vintage French Country Louis XV-style double cane Italian canopy porter's chair in excellent condition. This beautiful grand chair features a double-caned solid walnut wood carved I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Drexel Heritage...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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
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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