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
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
Our Therese Armchair w/Crown, Susanne Hollis Collection
Located in San Marino, CA
Our "Therese" armchair w/crown in mohena wood, Peruvian reproduction. Replicated from chair of French Hugonot Daniel Marot, 1663 from Holland/England. Priced COM.
Category
2010s Peruvian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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
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 Armchairs
Materials
Rush
Antique Louis XVI Armchair with Carved Gold Frame Newly Reupholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Louis XVI Armchair with Carved Gold Frame Newly Reupholstered in a Patterned Black with Gold Stenciling Velvet - Pair
This elegant antique Louis XVI armchair features a bea...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
White Wash French Oak Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from sturdy oak, this chair features a beautiful white wash finish that exudes classic French charm.
The intricately woven cane back and sides add a touch of vintage allure...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$2,193 / item
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt arm chairs with hand woven fabric
Quality pair of French fauteuils recently upholstered with applied gold leaf decoration
As rec...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Other
Pair of His
Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of His & Hers Finely Carved Walnut Country French Lounge Armchairs Tapestry Upholstery.
BIG CHAIR : 27 x 26 x 39
Seat height: 16.5
SMALLER CHAIR:...
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Drexel Heritage Upholstery...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,116 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Midcentury Patinated French Oak Garden Armchairs, France 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury Patinated French Garden Armchairs, France 1950s
This set of four mid-20th century French-style garden armchairs is made of colored beech and has a patinated finish. They offer a comfortable seating experience with a deep seat angle and wooden slats that provide a casual feel. The armrests slope downward, giving these chairs a unique profile. Although there are paint chips and markings, they add to their authentic look and overall French charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
$3,596 Sale Price
20% Off
1920s Swedish pair of fauteuils armchairs upholstered in mid-taupe linen fabric
Located in London, GB
A pair of handsome generous sized Swedish armchairs circa 1920s in the french taste.
The light washed wood surround retains some traces of the original paint and there is decorative...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Provincial Pearled Fauteuil Floral Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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1970s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
$2,396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Walnut Armchair
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and distinguished example of early French Provincial craftsmanship, this Louis XIII period armchair was crafted in Southwest France a...
Category
Early 17th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Pair of French Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Button Back Salon Chairs
These beautiful chairs are wide and very comfortable, they are upholstered with Draylon in a slightly muted shade of dark cherry
The b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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 Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of French Scroll Armchairs with Rush Seats
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of French scroll armchairs with rush seats, saber legs, slat backs. It appears the backs were originally upholstered. The chairs are quite comfort...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Rush
$1,500 Sale Price
39% Off
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Antique French Provincial Carved Fruitwood Fauteuil or Armchairs Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Provincial Carved Fruitwood Fauteuils or Armchairs, Circa 1890's.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1950s.
Located in Almelo, NL
A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1940s.
This pair of sizable mid-century armchairs, crafted in France during the 1940s, showcases a beautiful blend of rustic charm a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Stunning Louis XV Style Fruitwood Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A Beautiful Provincial Louis XV Style Fruitwood Fauteuil, on casters.
Very gracious scale. With fine carving and geometric velvet upholstery.
A very fine example of the Louis XV St...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair Of Early C20th Breton Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of early C20th Breton rush seat armchairs.
Superb oak and rush seat chairs with bobbin ears, feet and arm supports. The front stretchers...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
$1,709 / set
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 Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
French Country Provence Chair and Ottoman
Located in Asheville, NC
Diamond point spun straw gathered and tucked at centre. Framed oak with wavy graduated ladderbacks, sloped arms, well turned spindle sections and pointed tips. Wooden spike at centre...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
$6,200 / set
Pair Gilt Arm Chairs French Fauteuils 1920 Tub
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs
Classic pair of fauteuils with a tub design
Just reupholstered with lovely green floral fabric
Clean from...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
$2,529 / set
Pair Antique French Provincial Carved "Fauteuils" Armchairs, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair antique French Provincial Carved "Fauteuils" armchairs with yellow floral upholstery, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
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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