French Provincial Benches
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
Rustic oak bench with nice patina, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak / Rustic / French Provincial
A rustic bench with very nice patina in oak wood, crafted around 1900 in France. With two robust legs and a carved stretche...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
French 19th Century Oak and Upholstered Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French oak rectangular bench from the late 19th century with turned legs and more recent upholstery of practical, faux leather. The robust proportions of this multipurpose seat use...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Brass
Two Extra Large French Provincial Country Farmhouse Benches, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant pair of French Provincial Country Farmhouse extra large benches.
Striking French design from the 1900s.
Solid antique oak frames with original solid antique oak ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
18th Century Country French Four Seat Bench
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice 18th century country French four seat ladder back bench. The frame looks to be made of Maple and Ash with fruitwood back splats. A new rush seat has been applied along wi...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine
$419 Sale Price
43% Off
Rustic French solid wooden low bench in wabi wabi style, ca. 1880
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1880 / bench / wood / Rustic / Wabi Sabi / Antique
Charming low bench crafted in the late 19th century in France. This bench in solid wood was lacquered in a beige color wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
French Country Mahogany Rush Seat Bench
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic French ladder back, Mahogany bench with three hand woven rush seats & triple stretcher to the base. Graceful Cabriole legs with carved hoofed feet boast a wonderful rustic lo...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Rustic French solid Oak Bench, France, circa 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Bench / oak / Rustic / French Provence
A charming rustic oak bench from the Provence region of France, dating to around 1900. Crafted from solid oak, this piece embo...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Primitive wooden bench
Located in Diest, BE
Primitive wooden bench
France, early 20th Century
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Walnut
Rush Seat High Sided Bench or Daybed, Mid-Late 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
a large scale French Provincial bench with walnut frame and rush seat, topped with a removable custom linen cushion, seat height without cushion is 16.25"
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Exceptional Carved And Painted Three Seat Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Colorful, stylish and very well made three seat Painted Bench. On six turned legs with stretcher supports providing support to the upper frame with well carved seat back with arched...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Rush, Wood
Pair of Antique French Solid Walnut Benches or Dining Seats with Backs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great pair of antique walnut wood benches from France. Simple and timeless design with thick wood seat and beautiful wood legs and open wood ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Oak Bench Pew Pendleton Chief Joseph Fabric 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique French oak bench or pew, freshly & professionally reupholstered with vintage 1960s "Chief Joseph" pattern wool fabric by Pendleton Woolen Mills, in the Henri II style,...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Very Fine Carved French Upholstered Bench w/ Cane Panels MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved French Upholstered Bench w/ Cane Panels MINT
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Rustic oak bench with nice patina, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak / Rustic / French Provincial
A rustic bench with very nice patina in oak wood, crafted around 1900 in France. With two robust legs and a carved stretche...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Early 1900 French Garden Bench with Dragons and Arrows
Located in amstelveen, NL
Garden bench, France, 1900
Fantastic early 1900 garden bench with dragons and arrows in cast iron. The original wooden planks serve as the seat and seatback, covered with many coats...
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Early 1900s European Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Iron
$2,392 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings.
Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or e...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Cast Stone
$2,016 Sale Price
30% Off
18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak
French Provincial country house
Very decorative and full of character
Decorated with geometrical and vegetal motifs
This chest has the ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
$2,114 Sale Price
20% Off
Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Long bench made of solid wood with a beautiful patina and iron rivets. The bench stands on three legs, with the backrest and seat made from a continuous wooden plank.
Category
19th Century German Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Softwood
Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of early 20th century handcarved walnut French country style benches. These benches have been newly upholstered in a sage green French country Toile. The benches have ...
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Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
French antique bench in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid walnut with its unique grain. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a col...
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Walnut
French Vintage Long Pine Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A long French armless pine bench from the turn of the 20th century, nearly 10-feet in length. The wood planks are very smooth with a fine patina, angled on the back to a comfortable ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood, Pine
Provincial Style Giltwood and Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial Style Giltwood and Upholstered Bench . Measures 51" in width, 18" in depth and stands 18" tall.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Rose Tarlow Melrose House 18th C Style Italian Neoclassical Walnut Bench - Fortu
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House 18th C Style Italian Neoclassical Walnut BenchIt is beautifully upholstered in elegant Fortuny fabric on expensive down cushions.
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1990s American French Provincial Benches
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Antique Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made in 1930.
Thoses benches come from a farmhouse in the South of Bordeaux.
In original antique condition sound and soli...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
$1,578 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Benches
Materials
Chestnut
$1,684 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Rustic primitive green farmhouse bench in solid oak, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak / Rustic
French Antique large green painted bench with beautiful patina and nice old layers of paint that give it its rustic charm. This bench in solid o...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches
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 Benches
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Oak and Rush Bench, France, 1940s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Oak and Rush Bench, France, 1940s
This French Provincial three-seat bench, crafted in France during the 1940s, embodies the timeless rustic elegance of regional cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Carved Oak Bench
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century French Provincial carved oak framed bench supporting a newly upholstered seat with whimsical french words printed on the cotton/linen. Aged brass nailheads around the per...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Bronze
$2,400
Rustic primitive green farmhouse bench in solid oak, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak / Rustic
French Antique large green painted bench with beautiful patina and nice old layers of paint that give it its rustic charm. This bench in solid o...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric. The legs are beautifully carved.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs
Located in LYON, FR
1950s pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs
A beautiful pine farmhouse bench with spindle legs, completely restored by us.
Protected with a slightly satin varnish, it is very stab...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine
French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming petite French Provincial style bench that is newly upholstered in Belgium linen and detailed with brass nailheads.
Category
1940s Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Brass
$680 Sale Price
57% Off
French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat
Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style ladder back settee w/ leather cushion
rush seat. The bench stand on six straight legs connected by bottom stretchers....
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Leather, Maple
$2,200 Sale Price
21% Off
Rustic primitive green farmhouse bench in solid oak, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak / Rustic
French Antique large green painted bench with beautiful patina and nice old layers of paint that give it its rustic charm. This bench in solid o...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
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 Benches
Materials
Pine
French bench from the 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this French bench from the 1950s, crafted in the style of traditional monastery benches.
The oak-veneered seat, with its warm tone, rests on a beech base with ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
Rustic primitive green farmhouse bench in solid oak, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak / Rustic
French Antique large green painted bench with beautiful patina and nice old layers of paint that give it its rustic charm. This bench in solid o...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Oak
French Provincial Oak and Rush Corner Bench / Sofa, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
French Provincial Oak and Rush Corner Bench / Sofa, France, 1960s
A beautifully crafted corner bench from mid-20th century France, this French Provincial oak and rush piece embodies...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Additional information:
Materials: Feather, Paint, Wood
Color: Green...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Country Birch Stools or Benches
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sweet pair of French Country limed birch hardwood stools / benches manufactured in the 1970's by Chapman. Original brass tags are in tact.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
$2,195 / set
Late 19th Century French Bench Provincial Oak High Back, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French high back bench, circa 1890 to be recovered
French Provincial hand carved oak
In good antique condition with minor signs of use for its age, the upholstery is in good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Chestnut
$1,633 Sale Price
45% Off
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 Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French Tufted Benches with cabriole legs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tufted French Louis XV style benches. There are beautiful carved details throughout. The bench stands on four cabriole legs that end in rams head feet. They are upholstered i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
$2,575 / set
Hand-carved French Linen Vanity Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
Hand carved Italian dressing table bench.
New upholstery in heavy weight Belgian linen with self-welt.
Gently curved legs hand painted
accen...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
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 Benches
Materials
Pine
Mid 20th Century Wrought Iron Outdoor Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful wrought iron outdoor bench. In vintage condition with original patina. Wonderful design and great detailing work.
Dimensions:
47...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Elegant 19th Century Bench with Six Turned Legs, circa 1840
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1840 / bench / wood, fabric / Antique / French Provincial
A refined and elongated antique bench dating from around 1840, featuring six beautifully hand-turned legs that ex...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Country French Provincial Painted Bench or Footstool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming late 19th century country French provincial bench seat or footstool featuring a lacquer painted finish. The carved wood frame has serp...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, 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 Benches
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage French Country Cane Bench
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style painted side tables or stools with upholstered top. Use as stools for extra seating. Rococo Style grey painted...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Wood
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak
Cognac Leather Castle Bench, 1920s
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Antique Castle Bench in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patina...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,891 Sale Price
71% Off
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, uphol...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusual French 1940s bench in solid pine with leather upholstery.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Leather, Pine
Vintage French Provincial Antique White Bench Styled After John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Provincial Antique White Rolled Arm Decorative Bench Styled After John Widdicomb
Embrace timeless elegance and functionality with t...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Bench w/ Drawer - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Benches w/ Drawer - Pair. Item features solid wood construction, distressed antiqued finish, single drawer with iron hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Materials
Pine
Oak Sofa by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1960s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing French half round sofa by the famous duo Guillerme et Chambron from the 1960s. Guillerme et Chambron represent a significant moment in French m...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Benches
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bench, Pair 18th Century, French, Vernacular, Provincial, Elm, Trestle
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Single plank tops, lovely shaped ends on trestle feet. Exceptional original color and patina.
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1780s European Antique French Provincial Benches
Materials
Elm
French Provincial benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include Guillerme et Chambron, and John Hall. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $8,950 while the average work can sell for $2,190.
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