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
Elegant Set of 8 French Hand Stenciled Country Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
A refined set of 8 French Country dining chairs with fine woodcraft, and details. The chairs have been Ornated with hand stenciling botanicals exquisite application, a great touch of...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Walnut
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
French Country Painted Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Our antique replica made with recycled pine, gives you a casual look. The X brace legs are joined by a metal stretcher with a nice finial capping the ends. Grey painted with a white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,561 / item
Set of 4 Blue Wrought Iron Garden Chairs, 1950
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 4 Blue Wrought Iron Garden Chairs, 1950
Vintage Design
Transform your outdoor space into a retro haven of peace with these blue wrought iron garden chairs from the 50s, Mathi...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Exciting Set of 6 French Provincial Yellow Patent Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational set of 6 yellow patent leather French Provincial dining chairs. These fine dining chairs are in fabulous vintage condition with only light signs of age. They are very w...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$3,080 Sale Price
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Early 19th Century Highly Carved Italian Slipper Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs date to the early part of the 19th century. They're made of a fine walnut and are hand carved. The legs taper down to a French Provincial Style foot.
Reupholstery reco...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Yellow Chairs by Pierre Guariche, 1950s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of Yellow Chairs by Pierre Guariche, 1950s
Vintage Design
Discover this magnificent batch of "barrel" chairs created by Pierre Guarich, French designer, the first editions of th...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,724 / set
Set of Four Antique French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of four antique French provincial walnut dining chairs. These were made in France, they date from around the 1860-1880’s.
They are beautifully carved and have a wonde...
Category
1860s British Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
These are superbly comfortable arm chairs, they have a rounded deeply buttoned back with a little carving in the Burr...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Set of Ten Brown Leather High Backs Dining Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous set of ten dining chairs made of leather and solid wood, with burlap in the bottom. These amazing chairs have different tones of brown. They are eight regular chairs and two...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tall Early 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very unusual tall French Provincial carved walnut ribbon back armchair with a fancy x stretcher and old if not original rush seat. In excellent ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
$3,596 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Other
Vintage Boho Lucky Fish Glazed Ceramic Low Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a layer of serene, time-worn beauty to your space with this charming vintage ceramic garden stool. Featuring a classic barrel drum silhouette, the stool is finished in a soft, mi...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century French oak cantor stool
Located in Diest, BE
Cantor’s stool in oak wood, France, early 18th century. Unrestored and original condition, beautiful character of the oak.
Great to use as piedestal.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Antique Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century White Iron French Garden Seat
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Lovely 19th Century French wrought iron garden seat, circa 1880.
This wonderful seat has heart-shaped motifs to the back and a flat iron latticed seat.
It is in excellent condition w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Provincial Purple Vinyl and Platted Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing the French Provincial Purple Vinyl Chairs - Set of 4, a blend of classic elegance and bold modern design.
Rich purple vinyl upholstery for a luxurious touch.
Beautifully...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Walnut
Chevron Upholstered Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair with original chevron chintz upholstery in good condition. Chair has lumbar pillow that is included.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$919 Sale Price
55% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Regency Cane Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Step into an era of graceful sophistication with this captivating pair of Vintage Regency Cane Side Chairs. These exquisite chairs embody the delicate charm of French-inspired design...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane
$1,250 / set
French Wrought Iron Sofa Leather Cushions Mid Century Settee 1950s Vintage MCM
Located in London, GB
A fabulous French Mid-Century wrought iron sofa with leather cushions in wonderful condition. Most likely made around the 1950s in France, this impressively sized, very comfy and cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Rush
$1,500 Sale Price
39% Off
Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright form with a simple seat and elegant backrest. Turned legs joined by a strut support a deep, curved apron. The slats of the ...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair Fine Quality French Gilt Salon Chairs circa 1880
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair fine quality French gilt salon chairs circa 1880
Old world faded elegance a pair of French salon chairs in the Louis XVI style, the chairs are in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Giltwood
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
C18th century French country provincial chair
Located in London, GB
A charming C18th provincial french oak chair which has a tall ladder back, turned legs and curved stretcher.
The low but comfortable seat has been upholstered in a vintage off white ...
Category
1780s French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Chairs, Northern Europe, circa 1920.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the early 20th century.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. Seats upholstered with new fabric.
Dimensions: height 98 cm / seat height. 4...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Seat, Northern Europe, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Seat imported from Northern Europe.
Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat has been covered with a new fabric.
Dimensions: height 50 cm / width 7...
Category
Early 1900s Scandinavian Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
French Provincial White 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 Architectural White finish, ensuring both durability and a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Italian Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair made in Italy with original orange floral upholstery in good condition. Chair has crack in top of the back of the chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$999 Sale Price
33% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
White Washed Ribbon Back French Settee with Linen
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant whitewashed wood frame upholstered French Provincial armless settee. The diminutive size, 44 inches long with a newly covered linen seat with brass nailhead trim. there ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage Regency Nailhead Queen Anne Dining Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting an elegant pair of Vintage Regency Nailhead Queen Anne Dining Chairs, exuding classic sophistication and refined charm. These chairs feature distinctive Queen Anne-style l...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of vintage French arm chairs
Hand carved frames finished in gilt to give it that gold look
Cushioned backs, seats and arms so very comfortable
Reupholstered with floral ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Giltwood
17th Century French Chair
Located in palm beach, FL
Beautiful French walnut chair from the 17th century, with twisted legs and cushioned seats. The chairback is nicely done and openly worked in three parts. The cushioned seats are in ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Nutwood
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 Seating
Materials
Straw, Beech
Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of bergere chairs with Napoleonic bee upholstery and beautiful French carved frame with nailhead trim.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric
$2,533 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
$6,200 / set
Early 20th Century Vintage French Horn
Hide Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
A suite of 4 unique lounge chairs made of horns and stretched leather over wood frame.
Origin unknown, possibly made from bull horns and hides found in the foothill of the Pyrénées...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Seating
Materials
Horn, Hide, Wood
$7,088 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
$1,711 / 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 Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Armchairs with Boucle Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Pair of French mid-century large structural armchairs made from bamboo and rattan, reflecting the timeless elegance of mid-20th-century aesthetics. The frames feature a dark brown fi...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Oval Back Chairs with Leather, Set of 12
Located in New Orleans, LA
An amazing set of 12 oval back side chairs with fluted legs. New soft beige leather upholstery with brass tacks. A rare find.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
$24,500 / set
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.