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French Provincial Benches

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
Antique French Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Carved Oak Lion Pew
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Carved Oak Lion Pew. Direct from France, a wonderful antique French hall bench, with a charming combination of French style an...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak

TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry
Located in Shreveport, LA
TALL Antique French Louis XV Bench Settle Pew Carved Tiger Oak Chest Foyer Entry Piece. Direct from France, a stunning antique French hall bench...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Country French Four Seat Bench
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Country French bench with dark stained beech wood frame and natural rush seat. Right arm repaired. Perfect for a hallway or entryway. Dimensions: 69"W x 15"D x 36"H Seat: 17"H Cont...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Rush, Beech

Vintage Faux Bois Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage faux bois bench from France circa 1950-1979. Height 37 inches x Width 84 inches x Depth 26 inches (seat is Height 18 inches x Width 77 inches x Depth 19 inches and arms are a...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Concrete, Steel

French Pine Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A very long French armless pine bench from the turn of the 20th century. The hardwood is very smooth with a fine patina. The back has a comfortable sl...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Hardwood

Rustic Wooden Bench, Alpines 18th / 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Long bench made of solid wood with a beautiful patina and iron rivets. The bench stands on three legs, with the backrest and seat made from a continuous wooden plank.
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19th Century German Antique French Provincial Benches

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Softwood

Pine bench, France, 1970
Located in LYON, FR
This vintage solid pine wood bench from the 70s has a very nice seat depth. It will go perfectly with a Charlotte Perriand style mountain furniture decoration. In beautiful original ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Pine

French Provincial Style Bench France circa 1950s Reupholstered In Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Provincial Style Bench, France, circa 1950s. It is currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send us 3 yards of your fabric after purchase.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Vintage Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made circa 1960. Brutalist style made with trunks and half trunks. Small traces of blue paint, nothing disturbing (please see last photo) In original vintage c...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Pine

Antique oak bench
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique bench made circa 1900. Farmhouse style probably south of France. In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Elm

Vintage French Provincial Slatted Pine Bench Seating
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Provincial pine benches from the South West region of France C1980. These simple but stylish, artisan-made wooden 'bancs' sit easily in almost any setting. At over five feet l...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Pine

French Provincial Style Bench w/ Rush Seat & Leather Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style ladder back settee w/ leather cushion & rush seat. The bench stand on six straight legs connected by bottom stretchers. Car...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Leather, Maple

18th Century Pine Long Benches
Located in Billingshurst, GB
A pair of 18th century long pine benches. Good seat size and all sturdy. Good colour and patina.  
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Pine

Antique Cast Stone Bench on Pedestals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast stone garden bench. Slight curve seat sits on two pedestals with carvings. Beautiful aged patina adding elegance to any garden space or e...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Cast Stone

French Linen Upholstered Bench C. 1940's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming petite French Provincial style bench that is newly upholstered in Belgium linen and detailed with brass nailheads.
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1940s Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Brass

Very Fine Carved French Upholstered Bench w/ Cane Panels MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Carved French Upholstered Bench w/ Cane Panels MINT
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Cane, Oak

Pair of French Antique Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made in 1930. Thoses benches come from a farmhouse in the South of Bordeaux. In original antique condition sound and soli...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood

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...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Oak

Large Early 20th Century French Bench in Oak with Long Seat, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Large French Bench in Oak with Long Seat Seat height 47cm
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Unusual French Pine and Leather 1940s Bench
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unusual French 1940s bench in solid pine with leather upholstery.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Leather, Pine

Provincial Style Giltwood and Upholstered Bench
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial Style Giltwood and Upholstered Bench . Measures 51" in width, 18" in depth and stands 18" tall.
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Bench Ottoman Stool in Walnut New Upholstered in Vintage French Linen
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Provincial Walnut Stool Ottoman with vintage linen upholstery, France, 1930s A Turn of the century backless carved walnut bench or stool raised on four scroll ended legs. This stylish ottoman has a clean classical design with the counterpoint of the rustic accent of the new upholstery with french vintage linen fabric. This bench is in fully restored condition, structurally sound. Re-upholstered with a vintage french linen fabric...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Linen, Wood, Walnut

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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Leather, Oak

Antique elm bench
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French antique bench made circa 1900. Farmhouse style probably south of France. In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Elm

Early 20th Century Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Carved Benches With Antique Fortuny Fabric. The legs are beautifully carved.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French antique bench in solid walnut
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid walnut with its unique grain. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a col...
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Walnut

1950s Painted Green and Carved Silver Gilt Venetian Bench
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s painted green and silver gilt Venetian bench. It is a wonderful transitional piece that can work from the foot of the bed to a hall or a formal living room...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Poplar

Glamorous Plush Upholstered Animal Print Chenille French Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Plush vintage chenille animal print classic French style bench having lovely splayed legs and tufted curved sides.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French antique solid oak bench
Located in LYON, FR
Superb 1950s bench in solid oak of excellent craftsmanship. Entirely restored by our cabinetmaker, the bench is perfectly solid and stable on its legs. Treated and protected with a c...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Vintage French Provincial Yellow Painted Cabriole Leg Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial yellow painted cabriole leg vanity bench seat. Item features wood and molded plastic frame, upholstered seat, cabriole legs,...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Benches

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Wood

French Provincial Sue Et Mare Style Poufs or Ottomans - a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
These vintage poufs are a perfect addition to any home looking for a touch of French style. The unique design and functional features make them a versatile and stylish piece that wil...
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1940s American Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery

Pair of French Rococo Style Side Tables or Stools
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of French Louis XV style painted side tables or stools with upholstered top. Use as stools for extra seating. Rococo Style grey painted...
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20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Wood

Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Provincial Mahogany Wood Lift Top Storage Piano Bench with Cabriole Legs. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 37" W x 16" D.
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Mahogany

Early 1900 French Garden Bench with Dragons and Arrows
Located in amstelveen, NL
Garden bench, France, 1900 Fantastic early 1900 garden bench with dragons and arrows in cast iron. The original wooden planks serve as the seat and seatback, covered with many coats...
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Early 1900s European Antique French Provincial Benches

Materials

Iron

Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Joerns Bros Kidney Bean 6 Leg French Provincial Vanity Bench Seat. Item features a carved stretcher base, brown painted finish, tapered legs, uphol...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Bench in Pine, Perriand Spirit, 1970's
Located in LYON, FR
Bench from Les Arcs station in France. Wood : pine. In the style and the period of Charlotte Perriand. The plate has been refinished and the feet kept their original patina.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Pine

Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Bench w/ Drawer - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Country Farmhouse Pine Wood Low Side Table Benches w/ Drawer - Pair. Item features solid wood construction, distressed antiqued finish, single drawer with iron hardwar...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Pine

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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century French Empire Reclining Arm Bench Recamier Carved Old Distressed
Located in Rockaway, NJ
19th Century French Empire reclining arm bench recamier carved old distressed finish.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique cherrywood Benches, Set of 2
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
French pair of antique benches made circa 1900. Farmhouse style probably south of France. In original antique condition sound and solid and with a lovely patina.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Cherry

Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorator Wrought Iron Scrolling French Country Style Gray Lattice Bench. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 20" H x 39" W x 20" D x 19" Seat Height.
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Benches

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Country French Stripped Hall Bench ~ Pew was designed to be attractive from all angles! Hand-crafted from thick planks and beams of solid old-growth white oak, it featu...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Pair of oak monastic community benches, France, early 20th century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of farm/monastic community benches. Rustic / French provincial style. France, early 20th century. Good condition. Dimensions: height 46 cm widt...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood, Oak

Mid 20th Century Wrought Iron Outdoor Bench
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful wrought iron outdoor bench. In vintage condition with original patina. Wonderful design and great detailing work. Dimensions: 47...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Iron

Pair of french pine farm benches, 1950s
Located in LYON, FR
This duo of benches has been completely treated and restored in our workshop. The seat is matt varnished for good durability. Perfectly stable and solid. Dimensions: L200 x D30 x H4...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Pine

Custom Storage Bench "Baxter" by foley&cox HOME
Located in Hudson, NY
Custom storage bench on plinth base with leather pull hardware. Shown in medium walnut and upholstered in a natural linen fabric. Also available i...
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2010s American French Provincial Benches

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Provincial Painted Ladder Back & Woven Rope Seat Bench
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very decorative late 19th-century French Provincial painted bench with a handwoven rope seat, combining the charm and elegance of French country style with the warmth of natural ma...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Rope, Paint

Pair of French Tufted Benches with cabriole legs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of tufted French Louis XV style benches. There are beautiful carved details throughout. The bench stands on four cabriole legs that end in rams head feet. They are upholstered i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Wood

20th Century Bench in Turner's Chairs Style French Provincial Baluster Bench
Located in Labrit, Landes
French provincial hall baluster bench, late 18th century In the turner's chairs style, Open arms with inset turnings, carved beech Attractive settle...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Beech

French Box Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming box bench of diminutive proportions in pine with remnants of white and pink paint on the seat and sides. The ample-sized box has a slatted backrest and two low arms and i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Chest or Coffer Carved Oak, End of Bed French Provincial
Located in Labrit, Landes
Coffer or chest French 18th century carved oak French Provincial country house Very decorative and full of character Decorated with geometrical and vegetal motifs This chest has the ...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Oak

Large and Massive Wood Slatted Bench from the 1960s, Scandinavian
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large and Massive Wood Slatted Bench from the 1960s, Scandinavian A wonderful Scandinavian teak slatted bench from the 1960s.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage French Provincial Benches

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Metal

Pair of Antique Benches With leather Upholstery & Giltwood Frames, France 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enhance the elegance of your living space with this exquisite Pair of Antique Benches from France, dating back to the 1900's. Featuring luxurious leather upholstery in a rich brown h...
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20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Leather, Giltwood

Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique French Country Paint Decorated Bench with Down Filled Cushion Additional information: Materials: Feather, Paint, Wood Color: Green...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Benches

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Wood

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 & accented ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

Pair of French Antique Benches Massive Chestnut, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of antique benches made circa 1900. Farmhouse style In original antique condition sound and solid. Shipping: 226/ 39 / 51 cm 25kg
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Benches

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Chestnut

Antique hand carved newly upholstered French country benches/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of early 20th century handcarved walnut French country style benches. These benches have been newly upholstered in a sage green French country Toile. The benches have ...
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Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Benches

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Wood

Late 19th Century French Bench Provincial Oak High Back, circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French high back bench, circa 1890 to be recovered French Provincial hand carved oak In good antique condition with minor signs of use for its age, the upholstery is in good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Benches

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Chestnut

French Provincial benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial benches for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage benches created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial benches 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 benches, popular names associated with this style include Guillerme et Chambron, and John Hall. 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 benches differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $8,950 while the average work can sell for $2,190.

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