French Provincial Bench
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Benches
Walnut
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Maple
Antique 1780s European French Provincial Benches
Elm
Antique 1740s French Louis XV Benches
Walnut, Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Plastic, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Wood, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Chestnut
Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Benches
Cherry
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Benches
Elm, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Benches
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Benches
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Rush, Beech
Vintage 1950s European French Provincial Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Pine
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Vintage 1940s French Provincial Benches
Brass
Vintage 1940s American French Provincial Benches
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Benches
Linen, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Chestnut
Antique 1870s French French Provincial Benches
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Wood, Oak
Antique Early 1900s European French Provincial Benches
Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Provincial Benches
Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Benches
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Wood
Antique Early 1900s American French Provincial Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Elm
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Elm
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Benches
Oak
20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Leather, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches
Pine
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Concrete, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Benches
Rattan, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Benches
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches
Cherry
Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Benches
Pine
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.