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French Provincial Armchairs

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
French Antique Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair with Lambswool, Early 20th C
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in pine with a reupholstered seat in Lambswool. Classic bobbin turned legs, overall in a fine vintage condition. Made in the early 20th century....
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Pine

Late 19th century French Provençal armchair with straw seat
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Late 19th/early 20th century armchair in stained wood with straw seat, typical of the Provence region of France. Backrest with three slats in a ‘moustache’ pattern, spindle-shaped tu...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Straw, Wood

Pair of Country French Provincial Walnut Carved Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of late 19th century carved armchairs or lounge chairs featuring newly upholstered walnut frames. The large frames are decorated in the French Provincial or Louis XV ta...
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19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair Of Custom Upholstered Wide Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of custom upholstered wide barrel back armchairs with serpentine front, manchettes and resting on fluted cabriole legs. The chairs covered with custom plaid fabric, double pipin...
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20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Polyester, Wood

French Armchair in Princeton Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a low back and a wide generous seat. The beech frame is raised on turned ebony legs complemented with brass castors to t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Calico, Linen, Beech

French Empire Napoleonic Style Chairs in South African Zebra Hide
Located in Saint Louis, US
Here we have a pair of antique French Baroque chairs. These two chairs were fully restored and upholstered from the bone; they were given a comple...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Zebra Hide, Wood

Pair of French Provincial Antique Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
In the 18th century French Louis XV style. A large pair of carved Fauteuils with suede upholstered cushion backrest and seat. With a serpentine top rail and front, with brass nailhea...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs

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Wood

Pair of French Provincial Antique Armchairs
Pair of French Provincial Antique Armchairs
$2,237 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Vintage French Rush Armchairs in Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
### Pair of Vintage Rush Armchairs in the Style of Francis Jourdain, France, 1950 A beautifully crafted pair of vintage rush armchairs, designed in the...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Early Mahogany Carved French Fireside Chair Armchairs a Pair
Located in Bensalem, PA
Beautiful pair of French style carved mahogany vintage chairs. These were definitely reupholstered with goosedown pillows very comfortable. Pleae feel free to reach out for any quest...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Ten French Provincial Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 10 French Provincial dining chairs showcases a classic and refined design. The eyebrow shaped tops of these chairs add a unique architectural element that brings soft cu...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Wood

Pair of Drexel Heritage Oversized Fully Upholstered Bergeres w/ Ottoman
Located in Pasadena, TX
This nicely upholstered pair of bergere are made by the Drexel Heritage Furniture Company. They are made in the French Provincial style. They have upholstered arms for added comfort...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

PAIR Antique French Arm Chair Dining Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest
Located in Shreveport, LA
PAIR Antique French Arm Chair Dining Renaissance Carved Oak Bird Black Forest. Direct from France, a fabulous pair of antique French ARM chairs, heavily car...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Walnut

French Provincial Louis XV Down Cushions Fauteuil Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton, Down

French Napoleon Armchair in Goldenrod Ticking
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat. The beech frame is raised on turned walnut legs. The armchair has been fully rest...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Upholstery, Beech

J. R. Hoogezand Traditional Vernacular Armchair in Oak The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
J. R. Hoogezand Traditional Vernacular Armchair in Oak, The Netherlands, 1930s. This is a high quality traditional vernacular French or provincial armchair with a few modern(ist) to...
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Early 20th Century Dutch French Provincial Armchairs

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Oak

Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs by Emanuel, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Wood, Cotton

Pair of 19th C French Provincial Style Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century chairs with an elegant, curved design typical of French Provincial style furniture. They feature high, rounded ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Antique Louis XIII Style French Armchairs, A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Cotton, Wood

English Victorian Deep Seated Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful deconstructed low armchair with a deep seat and shapely wide back complemented with generous gently scrolling roll top arms. The front profile offers shapely sweeping si...
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Late 19th Century British Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Abalone, Calico, Oak

Drexel Heritage Louis XV French Armchairs Linen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1990s French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Wood

Rustic French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchair, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rustic French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchair, 1940s This French Provincial armchair from the 1940s embodies the charm of traditional rural craftsmanship, balancing rustic simplici...
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1940s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Carved Round Tiger Upholstery Back Camel Mohair Seat French Arm Chair MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Carved Round Tiger Upholstery Back Camel Mohair Seat French Arm Chair MINT
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20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

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Hardwood

Pair French Country Walnut Cane and Upholstered Club Accent Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair French Country Walnut, Cane and Upholstered Club Accent Chairs. Measures 25" in width, 26" in depth and 31" in height. Seat height 18. Arm height 26". Seat Interior width 21" a...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Rush Seat Lounge Chair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France this mid 1800s French Rush Seat Lounge Chair features a rush seat created by using a weaving technique where long, ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Walnut

French Pink Stripe Linen Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III curved back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat. The beech frame is raised on turned front legs with castors and straight legs to t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Beech

Mid-Century French Style Carved Mahogany Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushions - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a pair of French style carved mahogany arm chairs in vintage striped fabric. They have thick down cushions. There is some staining to one side of one cushion. They are unma...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Down

Louis XV French Provincial Style Open Armchair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Louis XV French Provincial "au coin du feu" around the fireplace armchair with white linen upholstered paneled back and seat. French armchair bergèr...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Linen, Wood

21st Century European Rattan Adelphia Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A classic 1930s European bistro armchair reedition, crafted of lightweight natural rattan in an antiqued finish. Following a time-honored technique perfected by the French this armch...
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21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Armchairs

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Rattan

Walnut French Armchairs, 1890s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Antique pair of baroque carved walnut throne chairs, circa 1880. The chairs have carved crests with a shell motif in the center, flanked by a pair of finials; The central board is hi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

Antique French Voltaire Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut Frame Tangerine Upholstery Vintage Condition A striking example of mid-19th century French craftsmanship, this Voltaire armchair dates to the 1850s and features a richly pa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Mohair, Walnut

Tito Agnoli mod. Punto Virgola Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman, Italy 1960s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with its ottoman by reknowned designer Tito Agnoli, model called Punto e Virgola, perfect in any living room or studio with an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Rustic French 1890s Cherry Wood Armchair with Rush Seat and Sheaf Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French cherry wood armchair from the late 19th century, with rush seat and sheaf back. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this cherry wood armchair charms us with its rustic appeal and turned accents. The chair showcases a sheaf back with turned supports, connected to two open curving arms. The rush seat (measuring 19"D x 14"H) is resting on four turned legs connected to one another through an apron carved with petite motifs...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Cherry

Vintage Skirted Whiskey Mohair Grand Lounger Armchair by Lee Industries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic grand lounger armchair upholstered in a skirted whiskey mohair. Made by Lee Industries, circa early 2000s. Deep seated with contemporary line...
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Early 2000s French Provincial Armchairs

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Mohair

Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and tall high back. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs

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Bamboo

French Country Style Zebra Upholstered Chairs, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Provincial Style Zebra Upholstered Armchairs, walnut frame with floral crest above a caned back and black and white zebra upholstery on four cabriole legs. 37" H x 26....
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Pair of French 19th century hand carved oak armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of French 19th century carved oak armchairs circa 1870. Fine quality pair of profusely carved armchairs.  Shaped backs with upholstered arms and a extra seat pad for added comf...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

French Wingback Armchair by Christopher Guy
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Silk, Hardwood

Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Fruitwood

Vintage French Provincial Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the opulence of the Art Deco era with this stunning French Art Deco Chair upholstered in luxurious mohair fabric. The sleek lines, geometric forms, and rich texture epitomize...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Armchairs

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Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen

Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
This French armchair showcases a blend of elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The chair features a sturdy oak frame, with its legs and arm supports intricately turned, adding a s...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Oak

Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils or dining armchairs By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats. ...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Burl

Vintage French Recency Armchairs Dining Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Cane, Walnut

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 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Wood

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style arm chair or club chair By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved walnut frame, with studded blue upholstery and brass-c...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs

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Brass

French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole Legs
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole legs Offered for sale is a pair of mid- late 20th century French Provincial style Louis XV style fauteuils with cabriole l...
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20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Charles Dudouyt Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt Patinated Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s These fine armchairs were designed by the renowned French furniture maker Charles Dudouyt in the 1940s and are excepti...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

Pair of French Napoleon III Fishtail Back Armchairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A great pair of matching Napoleon III armchairs with a tall and wide fish tail backs complemented with a scrolled top edge. The chairs display gently tapering dished backs with scro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Calico, Beech

20th Century French Provincial Style Oak Armchair with Sculpted Back and Round
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century French Provincial oak armchair features a sculpted silhouette that blends rustic craftsmanship with soft modern comfort. The frame showcases gracefully curved arms,...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Queen of France Armchair Louis XV Provençal style oak and upholstery
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful and refined Louis XV-inspired queen's armchair, made in France in the late 19th century. The carved oak frame features sinuous lines on its cabriole legs, curved arms, an...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Antique French Provincial Carved Oak Bobbin Rush Corner Chair 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th c. French Bobbin Rush Corner Chair. French rush-seat corner chair, Coin du Feu. 19th Century French Provincial-style carved oak armchair with open backs and rush seat. A...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, 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...
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1840s Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Walnut

French Provincial Double Caned Wooden Horseshoe Back Armchair with Green
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) wooden armchair with a curved horseshoe-form crest rail supported by 2 back posts dividing into 3 double-caned sections, with a caned seat topped wit...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Wood

French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France, 1950s Upgrade your living space with this enchanting set of two rustic armchairs, each a stunning example of Mid-20th-century Frenc...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

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Rush, Oak

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 ...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Silk

French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930 s, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
French Provincial Paris armchair, Modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Paris armchair adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living area. Up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs. Item features a solid wood frame, fully upholstered b...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

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Fabric, Walnut

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...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs

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Pine

Pair of French Provincial Floral Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV open Armchairs with carved floral crest on top of back frame with floral upholstered seat, back and arm rests
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Provincial armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, more furniture and collectibles, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial armchairs 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 armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, Russell Woodard, Baker Furniture Company, and Robert Allen. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $2,283.

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