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 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen Pair
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
$3,295 / set
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 Armchairs
Materials
Silk
Vintage French Country Provincial Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of vintage French country provincial walnut Fauteuil brass nail studded armchairs...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Fauteuil Accent Chairs Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach home furnishings acquisition of a
Pair of Vinateg French Provincial Fauteuil carved wood upholstered accent chairs...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut Armchair with Modern Upholstery
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIV Walnut armchair with Modern Upholstery
This beautiful 17th century French Provincial Louis XIV walnut armchair will fit perfectly into any m...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant and comfortable carved walnut armchair is a provincial style the recent silk upholstery is a high quality woven fabric in an all-over floral pattern. The quality of the carvi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
French Armchair in Wide Stripe Blue Linen
Located in Faversham, GB
A 19th century French Napoleon III square back armchair with a tall back and a wide generous seat.
The walnut frame is raised on turned front legs with brass castors and straight le...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Provincial Ar...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Antique French Os de Mouton Armchairs with Slip Covers
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Os de Mouton armchairs with slip covers will make a great addition to your decor! The upholstery has been kept in pris...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Sycamore
Pair of Antique Bobbin Armchairs done in Oak with the Rush seats, France 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of gorgeous antique Bobbin armchairs. Their throne-like and very sculptural form will be a striking additi...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Stunning Pair of French Black Leather Club Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stunning pair of 20th century French quality leather and ebonised wooden upholstered black leather club armchairs. Retaining the original leather ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$3,286 Sale Price
50% Off
French Button Back Red Stripe Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A French button-back armchair with a generous seat and a high back.
Ebony turned front legs and splayed back legs and all raised on original castors.
The armchair has been fully r...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Calico, Twill, Upholstery, Beech
$1,807 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Country French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut and Needlepoint Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine Country French 19th-20th century Louis XV style carved walnut Fauteuil à la Reine armchair. The finely carved wood frame with open scrolled armrests and cabriolet legs, uphols...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Funky Upholstery Painted
Carved Frame French Ballon Back Arm Lounge Chair MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Funky Upholstery Painted & Carved Frame French Ballon Back Arm Lounge Chair MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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 Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Paint Decorated Painted Olive Green Carved Ballon Back Arm Chair MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Paint Decorated Painted Olive Green Carved Ballon Back Arm Chair MINT
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Early 1900
s Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Original early 1900's design high wing back armchair Fauteuil set of 2. Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural car...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
$2,036 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Country Walnut Carved Fireside Arm Chair Woven Rush Seat Floral
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Country French Arm Chair. Made from walnut with a round botanical carved splat back set between Grecian style capitals. Features turned arm supports and a unique square tap...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of French Large Oak Armchairs, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning pair of French large and solid armchairs in oak, circa 1880, high quality, white linen new upholstery.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$4,500 / set
Pair of White Faux Bois Armchairs With Pierre Frey Blue Upholstery
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This pair of white faux bois armchairs evokes the timeless charm of classic French design. With frames carved to mimic the organic texture of tree branches and finished in a crisp wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Porter’s or Hood Chair with Tufted Upholstery
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Louis XVI style porter’s or hood chair with carved giltwood frame, tufted gray foliate upholstery, supported by four tapered carved gilt...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
French Provincial Slip Cover Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An exquisite blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort. This charming armchair features a sleek slipcover design in premium arctic white performance fabric, exuding sophisticatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,457 / item
Pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Ladderback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Pair of French Country Mahogany and Vinyl Upholstered Ladderback Armchairs from Woodward and Lothrop
Measures 24" in width, 22...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Hardwood, Mahogany
Pair of Carved French Style Mohair Fabric Carved Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved French Style Mohair Fabric Carved Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Cherry
Late 19th Century French Armchair
Located in Cirencester, GB
One now available. This late 19th Century open armchair is made from walnut and the frame is in excellent sturdy condition. A beautiful addition to any room.
Unusual to find these w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair 19th C. Provincial Beechwood and Fruitwood
Rush Seat High-Back Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of 19th Century Fench Provincial Beechwood and Fruitwood with Rush Seat High-Back ladder-spindle Armchairs. Lose, thick light blue cushions. Width 24", 43" in height, seat hei...
Category
19th Century American Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Rush, Fruitwood
Pair of Wide Carved French Provincial Style Lounge Living Room Fireside Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved patterned multi-color velvet like upholstery lounge armchairs extra wide seats.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th c Louis XV Style Foliate Upholstered Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Louis XV style upholstered carved fruitwood armchairs with arched crests, scroll carved arms, a leaf carved center decoration along the front skirt, all supported by f...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1960s Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Children Mini Hoop Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mini Hoop Children armchair in bamboo. This charming chair is a sweet choice for beach house playrooms and bunk rooms, where the younger se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of French Provincial Decorative Floral Pattern Carved Arm Chairs MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of French Provincial Decorative Floral Pattern Carved Arm Chairs MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 Upholstery...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) walnut open arm chair with needlepoint upholstery and turned legs and stretcher.
Vintage condition. Shows wear and tear
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Pair Of Auffray Red Faux Leather Fauteuils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine quality fauteuils upholstered in faux red leather with brass tacks, leather manchettes and contrasting taffeta plaid fabric on verso. The distressed paint decorated fram...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$1,550 / set
Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical country French provincial Fauteuil a La Reine a Oreilles or queen's wingback armchair with ears by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022)....
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Bench in Turner
s Chairs Style French Provincial Baluster Bench
Located in Labrit, Landes
French provincial hall baluster bench, late 18th century
In the turner's chairs style,
Open arms with inset turnings, carved beech
Attractive settle...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$1,514 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of French Faux Bois Side-chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a lovely pair of elegant faux bois wood chairs with rounded back in the style of Nina Ditzel. The wood is stripped and bleached to its be...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$3,600 / set
Antique Bobbin Highback Chair done in Oak with the Rush seats, France 1900s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous antique Bobbin chair They feature very sculptural form which will be a striking addition any interior. ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Late 19th Century European Arm Chair
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Late 19th century European Arm Chair. Tall back upholstered chair with lovely silk fabric in like-new condition. Finely carved front apron...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Elegant Pair of Faux Painted French Provincial Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Substantial and heavy, beautifully carved and faux painted pair of Louis XVI style French Provincial armchairs having a cream antiqued color wood and charming light blue and gold che...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$1,320 Sale Price / set
65% Off
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 Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Hand-carved Italian Berege Chairs in Natural Linen
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning hand-carved Bergère chairs made in Italy from seasoned European hardwood.
Hand painted finish over the hand carved hardwood frames. The comfortable seat gently cradles your ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Linen
$3,356 Sale Price / item
61% Off
Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
By Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Quality Carved Tapestry Upholstery Arm Fireside Chairs MINT
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery
Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Ormolu A
Offered is a vintage Pair of Louis XVI Matching French Parlor Chairs with Bronze Or...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of French bobbin armchairs in the style of Charles Dudouyt, 1940-50s
Located in Lyon, FR
An exceptional and rare pair of French bobbin turned armchairs dating from the 1940s–1950s, crafted in solid oak with vibrant multicolored straw seats. Inspired by the distinctive de...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Oak and Rush Armchairs, France 1950s
Transform your living space with this delightful set of two rustic armchairs, reflecting the elegant charm of Mid-20th-century...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, 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, Tu...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
French Painted Armchair
Located in London, England
French armchair in original painted finish.
Circa 1880.
H 99cm (SH 50cm) x W 68cm x D 74cm
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Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
$1,355
French Armchair
Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,895 / set
French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade by Greenapple
By GF Modern, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Provincial Pearled Fauteuil Floral Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Heritage Pink Velvet Arm Chair
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A stunning French Heritage arm chair with the perfect pop of pink to brighten up your space.
Measurements: 41.25" high, 29" wide, and 25" deep with an arm height of 26.5", seat heig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane
French Provincial Highback Armchairs in Oak Rope
Floral Upholstery, France
30s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Highback Armchairs in Oak, Rope & Floral Upholstery, France, 1930s
A refined pair of French Provincial highback armchairs, crafted in France during the 1930s. Thes...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rope, Oak
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 Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Charles Dudouyt Style Armchairs in Beechwood and Rush Seat, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
Charles Dudouyt armchairs in beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s
Charles Dudouyt style armchairs In beechwood and rush seat, France 1940s these very comfortable chairs with armr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
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 Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Bentwood
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 Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$2,658 Sale Price
20% Off
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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