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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style arm chair or club chair
By Baker Furniture
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved walnut frame, with studded blue upholstery and brass-c...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Carved Walnut French Bergeres Armchairs Upholstered in Silk, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of French hand-carved Walnut Bergere club chairs that have been beautifully up...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
$5,000 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Dining Side Chairs - Set of 4. Item features solid wood construction, upholstered back an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Drexel Wingback Chair from Upholstery Collection
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
1990s French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
French Ladderback Arm Chair - Chestnut
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair boasts a robust stripped chestnut finish to the frame that reveals the exquisite natural grain and charm of the wood, evoking a sense of traditional beauty. Wrapped in cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,800 / set
Lovely French Provincial Louis XV Style Painted Wood Bench Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
French Provincial Louis XV Style painted wood bench with sage silk upholstery. The upholstery shows signs of wear and has some stains. This piece measures 18"t x 60”l x 16”d.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Rococo Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Rococo Style Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features interlocking ribbon / pretzel form scallop backs and skirts as well as s...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A Pair of Salon Chairs with Silk Parrot Design
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Salon Chairs with Silk Parrot Design
A Pair of 19th Century French carved gilt wing arm salon chair
This is a splendid pair of French Provincial Chairs, the beautifully s...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk
$5,113 / set
French Bergere Chair Pair
Located in Pueblo, CO
Beautiful pair of French Bergere chairs with lovely carvings throughout, each topped with rose carving, complete intact tack upholstery of soft sage green fabric that I believe to be...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brocade, Walnut
$1,040 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage French Provincial Louis XVI Style Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XVI Style Walnut Upholstered Side Chairs - Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 20" W x 21...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930
s, Handmade by 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
1800s French Louis XIII Walnut Throne Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
1800s Fre...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
$736 Sale Price
26% Off
Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 19th c., a pair of French Provincial turned wood arm chairs with rush seats.
Antique pair of French Provincial chairs crafted ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Vintage Boho French Linen Tufted Scroll Slipper Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a stunning pair of vintage slipper chairs that perfectly embody the effortless elegance of French country and Boho chic design. Upholstered in a beautiful natural linen fa...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Brass
Wood and Straw Stool, France 1970, in the Style of Charles Dudouyt
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Wood and straw chair in the manner of Charles Dudouyt.
A major figure in early 20th-century French design, Charles Dudouyt moved France’s design aesthetic from an elaborate classic...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Really stunningly beautiful accent chair attributed to CAROL HICKS BOLTON...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton
$1,916 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Pair of Regal Carved Fruitwood French Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A magnificent pair of carved fruitwood French bergere style armchairs having glorious very light yellow scalamandre style upholstery with pineapples, rasberries, foliage and such.
M...
Category
1980s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair French Country Style Carved Walnut Floral Upholstered High Back Arm Chairs. Item features a solid wood frame, fully upholstered b...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
French Provincial Double Caned Wooden Horseshoe Back Armchair with Green
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (18th Century) wooden armchair with a curved horseshoe-form crest rail supported by 2 back posts dividing into 3 double-caned sections, with a caned seat topped wit...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush Nr2
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming oak Bobbin chair that fits perfect in a corner.
The rush of the seat is new and therefore it is still a bit green but that will soon fade.
This chair was made in the ...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Pair Walnut French Arm Chairs Carved Farmhouse Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of hand carved walnut armchairs
These antique chairs are circa 1840
Elaborately carved with paw feet and grotesques to each handle
Also features bronz...
Category
1840s Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Set of Six French 1950s Oak and Rush Dining Chairs
Located in London, London
Set of six dining chairs
Oak and rush
Seat height 46cm
French 1940s/1950s
This set of six French dining chairs from the 1950s features a timeless design, expertly crafted from oa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole Legs
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Cabriole legs
Offered for sale is a pair of mid- late 20th century French Provincial style Louis XV style fauteuils with cabriole l...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$450 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Pr. Contemporary Os De Mouton Style Ottoman Pouf, Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high quality os de mouton style ottomans having carved wood bases, and thick down filled seat cushions, in their original brocade fabric upholstery.
The benches are contempo...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Chair, Northern Europe, 1920s.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chair from the early 20th century.
The furniture is in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 107 cm / seat height 45 cm / width 49 cm / depth 56 cm
Category
1920s Scandinavian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Walnut
Queen of France Armchair Louis XV Provençal style oak and upholstery
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful and refined Louis XV-inspired queen's armchair, made in France in the late 19th century. The carved oak frame features sinuous lines on its cabriole legs, curved arms, an...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,776 Sale Price
29% Off
Vintage French Country Oak Wingback Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent Palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
set of 6 vintage French country oak dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
$1,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French Provincial Floral Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Provincial Louis XV open Armchairs with carved floral crest on top of back frame with floral upholstered seat, back and arm rests
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$15,000 / set
1960s Italian Bergere Chair With French Styling - Pink W/ Giltwood Accents
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun Italian bergere chairs with French styling. The frames appear is pink with gilt accents. The floral upholstery as vintage and has a spot. I will attempt to remove the s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Poplar
Vintage Regency Venemen Cast Aluminum Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining space with this exquisite set of six vintage Regency dining chairs by Veneman. Crafted from robust cast aluminum, these chairs boast an elegant white finish that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Armchair
Located in London, London
This French armchair showcases a blend of elegance and traditional craftsmanship. The chair features a sturdy oak frame, with its legs and arm supports intricately turned, adding a s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of Four 19th Century French Provincial Walnut Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique set of four walnut dining chairs with gorgeous patterned rush seats made in the country French provincial style. The chairs feature an aged walnut finish with a lovely...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Wrought Iron Gold Parlor Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Gold painted wrought iron chair with honeycomb pattern seat and tassels.
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Provincial Rustic Counter Stool
Located in Westwood, NJ
This counter stool features a solid wooden frame with a warm straw wash finish, ensuring both durability and a timeless appeal. The backrest showcases an elegant cross-back design, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
$825 / item
Custom Designer Ottoman Coffee Table Sculptural Huge
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Sculptural Oversized Custom Made Designer Ottoman...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Cotton, Damask
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Handmade Oak Stool, 1950s Belgium
Located in Balen, BE
This beautifully crafted handmade stool, made in Belgium in the 1950s, is a fine example of a minimalist and functional piece of furniture. Made in dark stained oak, it features clea...
Category
1950s Belgian Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Rush, Oak
Antique French Handmade Brutalist Oak
Cognac Leather Castle Chairs, 1920s.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
Set of 2 Antique Castle Chairs in thick Cognac leather and oak wood. It was handmade in France in the late twenties. Handmade only from wood and leather. The patinated solid oak fram...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$2,270 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Pine
Set of 6 Louis XVI French Cane leather Chairs. Circa late 1800s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite set of six Louis XVI cane dining chairs brings a touch of Provence to the heart of the Hudson Valley. With their elegant lines and classic design, these chairs showcas...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
$1,878 Sale Price
71% Off
1940s French Chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone rush weave
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a unique two-tone red and natural rush weave.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
Vintage French Country Style White Painted Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Style White Painted Carved Wood Dining Chairs - Set of 8. Item features solid wood frames, white distress painted finish, blue plaid upholstery, nicely carved ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood, Paint
Unusual Pair Oversized French Bergeres Chairs / Louis XV Style
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Oversized French Bergeres Chairs / Louis XV Style... Amazing quality , style and design. Exquisitely re-upholstered,Extremely comfortable. Seldom seen 5-leg design. Hand...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Set 6 Tall Back Thick Cream Lacquer Carved French Dining Chairs Stretchers MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 6 Tall Back Thick Cream Lacquer Carved French Dining Chairs Stretchers MINT
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Lovely Pair of Statuesque French Country Wingback Chairs Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of statuesque French country wingback chairs. We love nothing more than a pair of super tall wingback chairs. We also love the original fabric on these with the lavender ...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 18th Century French Walnut Canape With Original Petit Point
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare and fine 18th Century canape with finely carved walnut legs and stretcher. The original petit point and needle point is in excellent condition for its age. Hoof feet mo...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
1920s Horsehair Filled in Pierre Frey French Curved Slipper Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated late 19th Century with the exquisite slipper chairs. A magnificent pair of late 19th-century Napoleon III-style slipper bedroom...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Bergere Silk Armchairs by Robert Allen Pair
By Robert Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Seating
Materials
Silk, Walnut
$2,636 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Regency Andre Arbus Channel Tufted Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the grandeur of a bygone era with this exquisite Vintage Regency-style lounge chair, reminiscent of the sophisticated designs popularized by Andre Arbus. This stunning piece fe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Silk
Set of Six French Provincial Louis XV Style Cream Painted Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage French Provincial / Louis XV style cream painted dining room chairs. Item features four side chairs, two armchairs, solid wood frames, cabriole legs, upholstered b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Provincial French Wood Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Provincial French wood chair having chip carved decorated back over plank seat and decorated apron, 18th century.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Seating
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Faux Bois Leopard Dining Chairs - Set of 5
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This striking set of five dining chairs is a masterful celebration of Hollywood Regency maximalism and the adventurous "Safari Chic" aesthetic. Each chair features a classic Louis XV...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV Green Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French Provincial Louis XV style (20th Cent) walnut carved side chairs with a shaped cane back and green upholstered seat.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, 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.