Provincial French Armchair
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Burl
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Country Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Tapestry, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Fruitwood, Upholstery
1990s American French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Wood, Cotton, Down
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Rush, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century French Baroque Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s North American French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Textile, Rush, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Cotton
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Armchairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Calico, Twill, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Armchairs
Walnut
1990s French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Armchairs
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
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Provincial French Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Provincial French Armchair?
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.
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