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
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of French Provincial Oak and Rush Chairs, France, 1960s – Set of 2
A charming set of two French Provincial oak and rush chairs, crafted in France during the 1960s. These elegan...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair of French 19th Century Exquisitely Carved Oak Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of French carved oak side accent chairs with new high end neutral upholstery. The back showcases a center crest of acanthus leaves in a wave pattern with flower detail ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Comfort and style, this Louis XV provincial style wingback bergère club chair in beautifully carved details. The frame is in a pickled oak finish, cabriole feet, undulating top cre...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
$2,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Henredon Dining Chairs Set of 4
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
$1,836 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Vintage French Provincial Blue
Cream Painted Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Blue & Cream Painted Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid wood frame, blue distressed finish, tapered legs, great style and form. Circa Mid 20th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
$1,357
French Armchair
Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,516 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Provincial Lacquered Black Wood Dining Chair Upholstered Red and White
Located in Brescia, IT
This model is a stunning French provincial style black wood lacquered dining chair hand upholstered in Italy in white cotton fabric and red linen fabric. It is a French contemporary production and it is available in stock.
This elegant dining chair is a strong presence in every room of your home. It can be put in contrast inside a minimal style interiors, or put among a maximalist style ones.
It has a timeless style, moreover cause the black lacquered wood structure and the contemporary upholstered fabric in geometrical shape, it looks a framed Mondrian painting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
$1,567 Sale Price
20% Off
Maison Jansen Attributed French Mid-Century Steel Bench
Located in Charleston, SC
Very heavy iron or steel bench attributed to Maison Jansen. French Mid-Century steel frame vanity stool with metal rope and tassels on all 4 corners and metal rosette’s adorning t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Pair Dining Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
These pair of elegant French chairs, were be upholstered in velvet. The fabric is made by Andrew Martin in London and it is a cotton velvet with geometrical drawings that seems a primitive decor.
The structure is wooden made and they are lacquered with a light grey color, with a finish like an "hand painted" effect.
They are elegant, stunning and contemporary in every room of your home. They can be placed to the head of the table...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$2,213 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Cream Blue Boudoir Slipper Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream Blue Boudoir Slipper Chairs - a Pair. Item features a nice petite size, cream and blue distress painted frames, shapely carved backs, c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
French Provincial Pearled Fauteuil Floral Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Gold Leaf
French White Painted Dining Chairs (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a beautifully painted white beechwood frame, this chair exudes refined French Directoire-inspired charm. The seat is upholstered in soft off-white leather, providing a luxu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,034 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Velvet, Cane
Rare 1920s Wirework Garden Seat with Scroll Wrought Iron Feet Aged Patina
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful petite Garden Seat with intricate wirework detail, sitting on rivetted wrought iron scrolled feet. These early 20th Century examples are rare to find in such lovely condi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rope, Oak
Two European Countryside Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
an antiqued wood dining armchair, the arched serpentine ladder back above an upholstered drop-in seat, on sabre legs joined by undulating stretchers.
Dimensions: 24.5" W x 24" D x 41...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,030 / item
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
Antique French Carved Hall Chair With Lion Head Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Hall Chair With Lion Head Arms
Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history that will enhance your decor and impress your guests. This chair's arms hav...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Brass
$2,660 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Salterini Umanoff Style Iron Scroll Back Dining Side Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of stunning and substantial wrought iron scroll back chairs in the French style with straight backs designed with central support, branching out in swooping arched forms with a ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
Heavily Carved Walnut Wide Seat Lounge Chair
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage tufted back upholstery heavily carved walnut frame lounge fireside chair.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
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
$3,800 / set
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Rocking Chair And Its Footrest, Beech, Spirit "Thonet" 1900
Curved Beech Rocking Chair, attributed to the famous cabinetmaker Mickael Thonet (1796-1871), and offers the unusual adva...
Category
20th Century Austrian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Beech
Roche Bobois Grand Hotel Dining Armchairs by Pierre Dubois, Set of Two
Located in Basildon, London
The Grand Hotel Dining Chair by Roche Bobois, designed by Pierre Dubois
Aimé Cécil, epitomizes refined elegance and timeless style. Crafted with a harmonious blend of luxurious...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Foam, Beech
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 Seating
Materials
Velvet
White Country Dining Ladder Back Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a classic ladder-back design and distinctive pegged construction, this chair showcases a handcrafted appeal that enhances any dining space. Finished in a lightly distressed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Rush
Pair of Antique French Dressing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine pair of primitive Country French Dressing Chairs. Time-softened hardwood frames with curved flat crest rails on the tall shaped slat backs...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
French Provincial Rustic Dining Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of traditional charm and modern functionality. This chair features a solid wooden frame with a warm straw wash finish, ensuring both durability and a timeless appeal....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,230 / set
Elegant French Oak Stool, Woven Rush Seat, 1930s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Infuse your space with a stylish and sophisticated touch with this authentic French stool, dating back to the 1930s. Crafted from solid oak, this beautiful piece showcases a tripod d...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak, Rush
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, --- 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Old heavy wooden stool from the French Alps.
Shod with a corrugated metal ring and therefore 100% stable and comfortable.
We were lucky enough to find three of them and offer th...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Stool from the French Alps, - 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Old heavy wooden stool from the French Alps.
Shod with a corrugated metal ring and therefore 100% stable and comfortable.
We were lucky enough to find three of them and offer th...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal
Bohemian Peacock chair in bamboo and Rattan / Wicker Armchair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Peacock chair in light brown color from approx. France in the 1980s.
In bamboo and with intact and tight French wicker in the seat. The french wicker makes the seat unique, as most...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
$1,280 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
$2,193 / item
1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,600 / set
Set Six French Provinical Partial Gilt And Ebonized Slat Ladder Back Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A magnificent Set of Six French Provinical style skillfully Partial Gilt And crackled Ebonized Slat Ladder high Back Side Chairs with Custom upholstery.
Measure 19" in width, 20" i...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Unique 4S French Antique 19 th c Walnut Chairs Redisigned
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular set of 4 French antique handcarved walnut side chairs made in 19!th c Louis XVI style. Reupholstered in brocade silk, repainted white with gold wash distressed finish. De...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Massive Oak Stool, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful patina.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Oak
French Leather Upholstered Long Foot Stool
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French leather upholstered long foot stool
A Lovely piece standing on fluted shaped legs and the 5” deep seat is upholstered in beautifully soft “M...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather
French Provincial Wooden Side / Dining Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (20th century) rustic style armchair with carved faux tree branch design having an oval cane back and upholstered seat.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
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
$4,800 / set
Country Dining Ladder Back Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a classic ladder-back design and distinctive pegged construction, this chair showcases a handcrafted appeal that enhances any dining space. Finished in a rich Mahogany Stra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,410 / set
French Provincial Painted Dining Chair (Set of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A perfect blend of traditional charm and modern functionality. This chair features a solid wooden frame with a hand-painted Charleston Gray finish, ensuring both durability and a tim...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Provincial armchair, the curved bar toprail above an "X" back and upholstered seat, on carved sabre legs. The original French Provincial, circa 182...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,947 / item
French Carved Walnut and Salon Chair, Upholstered in Silk
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French carved walnut and salon chair, upholstered in silk
This beautiful carved walnut chair, dates from around 1950, it is upholstered in Water Silk which is a glorious Marigold ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Early 20th Century Pair of Louis XV Painted Bergère/Armchairs , Down , Damask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stunning carved Louis XV period bergères. Each chair features hand painted wood frames, a curved back, topped with a carved floral crest. This back flows seamlessly into the ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Back
Located in Freehold, NJ
This French Provincial style club chair features barrel back design, limed wood arms and legs with carved detailing, tufted seat back and removable cushion all adorned in vintage flo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Caned Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French late 19th century caned chairs; all caning was done by hand and has stayed unbelievably strong for years. Antique French Count...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
$1,080 Sale Price
22% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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.