French Provincial Chairs
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
Vintage French Double Caned Hooded Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage double caned French Hooded or Porters chair with newly upholstered Scalamandre Toile Fabric.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane
Midcentury French Poplar Chalet Chair Brutalist Organic Style, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Side poplar chair, made of poplar in the 20th midcentury.
Brutalist style with organic shapes.
Mountain chalet style perfect for a log cabin.
The...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Poplar
French Antique Provincial Hand Crafted Bobbin Corner Chair, Mid-19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine French Provincial corner chair in stained oak with a handmade cane seat. Classic bobbin turned legs and in a overall fine vintage condition. Made in the 19th century.
Lovely ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
French Vintage Style Bistro Folding Iron Chair, Indoor & Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
French vintage style bistro folding iron chair.
Price per item.
Category
2010s Spanish French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Antique French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 18th C French Provincial Carved Mahogany Fauteuil Arm Chair
Additional information:
Materials: Cotton, Mahogany, Silk
Please note that th...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Six French Dining Chairs Oak Chairs Rush Seats Provincial Style, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Straw and walnut chairs made in Dordogne.
Artisanal work with local walnut, the production of walnuts being one of the local specialties of the region.
A charming set of six French provincial chairs made in the 1970s.
The rush seats and backs are in excellent condition.
A set of dining chairs that would make a fabulous addition to a breakfast or dining room or conservatory.
Shipping:
L 140 P 60...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
Pair of Antique Belgian Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
- Dimensions: 37" high x 17.25" seat height x 19.5" deep x 25" wide
- This pair of Belgian fauteuils captured our hearts with its graceful, curving lines and elegant cane seats, tem...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique French Cane Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Set of 6 Antique Early 1900's French Provincial Cane Walnut Dinin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
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 Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Wood
Minton Spidell French Provincial Leather Arm Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Minton Spidell French Provincial Mahogany & Leather Arm Chairs
Category
1990s American French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Spanish Leather and Wood Chairs, 1940s, Set of 4
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
This is still quality from the past. Spring core seat that can still proudly present itself full of stability.
The leather is a little cracked here and there, but this fits perfectl...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Wood
4 french old rustic straw chairs
Located in LYON, FR
4 rustic wooden chairs from the 50s in very good condition.
120 € = price for the lot
Dimensions: L42 X D45 X H85
Seat height: 44.5 cm
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Beech
19th Century Six French Hand Carved Dining Chairs in Provincial Style
Located in Sofia, BG
Six dining chairs from 19th century. Massive walnut hand carved frame with floral accents and rush seats. Five chairs and one armchair with lower back.
All in good condition. Could ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 6 Vintage French Country Caned Back Flamestitch Fabric dining chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inc...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cotton
French Pair of Turned & Straw Beech Chairs, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned pair of chairs, made circa 1940
False pair from a different source but allowing them to be placed in a room like side chairs. This explain the difference in...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Vintage French Single Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
An elegant French provincial single chair that is delicate in its proportions. The chair features an open back with scrollwork and gentle curves.T he seat...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Birch, Maple
1920s French Iron Garden Chair
Located in Alpharetta, GA
2 available!
1920's French iron garden chair. The cream colored iron has been distressed beautifully. Bent into a swirl design on the backrest and on the sides of the armrest, these...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm.
The overall width is 42cm, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Elm
18th Century Pair of French Louis XV Carved Walnut Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century pair of French Louis XV carved walnut armchairs
The chairs currently have a lightly distressed green linen fabric. Ea...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 1960s Bent Bamboo Rattan Wicker Dirk Van Sliedrecht Side Lounge Chairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s pair of bamboo chairs in the design of Dirk Van Sliedrecht. These charming Mid-Century Modern pieces with the unique design and tall high back where the organic beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Set of Four Rattan and Wood Chairs
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century set of two chairs. Wooden chairs with a traditional rattan seat. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Antique Walnut French Provincial Accent Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of ...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Pair of Charles Dudouyt (attr) Oak and Papercord "Fire Side" Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dark oak and papercord "Fire Side" chairs, with low seats and beautifully carved frames. Lightly refinished, in otherwise original condition with wear and patina, including l...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
French Pair of Side Poplar Chairs Swiss Alp Style 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two side chairs, made of poplar in 1807.
Mountain chalet style perfect for a log cabin.
A heart on the folder
Shipping: 90 / 51 / 39 cm 8 Kg
Category
Early 1800s Spanish Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Poplar
1960s Italian Franco Albini Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Midcentury round bamboo and wicker ottoman stool. This pouf was designed by Franco Albini in Italy during the 1960s.
This piece is fantastic as the rattan is shaped in a unique wa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Wooden French Prvincial Chair, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of 5 chairs. 2 are slightly different, probably from a different oak board. But all had been bought together.
They are very heavy, about 25kg per chair.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Oak
1940s French Gray And Pink Children’s Bergere Chairs, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a whimsical pair of French children’s bergere chairs. The frame is a French gray, and the vintage upholstery appears to be a pink silk or taffeta. They are in very good condi...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Pair Dining Chairs Swiss Alp Escabelles Oak Brutalist Style, French, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of chairs, Swiss Alp escabelles in the brutalist style
French, late 19th century
Characterful
One of the chairs has a sapwood part on the back (see last photo) please ask if ...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of French iron architectural chairs, 1940s
Located in Sherborne, GB
A wonderful pair of sculptural and architectural side chairs. They are beaten iron that seems to have been painted green in an earlier life. They have the most pleasing and interesti...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
French Provincial Louis XV Pearled Armchairs - Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Beautif...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
French Child White Wood Chair, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French child's chair, 19th century
White wood
Good condition
Shipping:
L 45/ P 35/H 50 cm 5 kg.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charles Dudouyt, French decorator, set of 4 low chairs, 1940s
Located in leucate, FR
4 French design armchairs.
These armchairs were designed by designer Charles Dudouyt in the 1930s. They are made up of a solid oak structure and a seat in woven rye straw. The wood ...
Category
1940s European Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
French Provincial Cane Dining Chairs by Century Furniture, 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) French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs by CENTURY...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique French Reclining Armchair With Iron Adjusting Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French reclining armchair pair upholstered in thick heavy woven linen-like fabric in taupe with black stripes. The armchair has a selection of 8 manual reclining positions us...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French Mid Century faux bamboo parlor chairs made of cherry wood with woven cane seats. Good quality sturdy chairs. Light wear with minor scuffs and scratches. Circa 1950s....
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
2 Robert Sentou Dordogne Chairs for Charlotte Perriand - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Set of two dining chairs designed by Robert Sentou for Sentou editions in the 1950s, and curated by Charlotte Perriand for various interior projects.
The chairs feature a stained a...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Bau Furniture Co, Set of 6
By Bau Furniture 1
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
set of...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Oversized Regal French Wingback Armchairs by Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Pair of Oversized Regal French Wingback Damask Armchairs by CENTURY FURNITURE
With heavy Cotton Damas...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Damask, Mahogany
Set of Six Olivetree and Rush Chairs, 1960, France
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Introducing a stunning set of six mid-century chairs from France, crafted with a beautiful combination of olivewood and rush seating. These chairs pay homage to the influential works...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Olive
French Set of Height Straw & Elm Chairs, late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French strawed and turned sets of chairs, made in elm circa 1880.
These chairs are hand made in a workshop by different workers. It is why the chairs have sometimes have small measur...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Straw, Elm
Series of 8 chairs in solid elm and mulched seat
Located in LYON, FR
This series of chairs from the 1950s is in excellent condition. Their seat is like new but vintage. Very stable, comfortable and solid, they will be perfect for example around a farm...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Elm
Alsatian chair with interlacing pattern on the back, France 1930s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have a total of three of these great chairs. They are offered individually here on the platform.
Condition according to age with signs of wear. See pictures.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Oak
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 Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Antique Rural Dutch Carved Corner Bobbin Chair with New Rush
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very charming 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.
The front of the wood has becom...
Category
1920s Dutch Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
French Provincial Pair of Wooden Chairs
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant pair of wooden chair was made in France, following the charming French Provincial style. They are lacquered with a modern color, tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Pair of Chairs Stools Minimal Rustic Primitive
By Les Arcs
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury pair of chairs or stools, in the style of designs from manufacturer Les Arcs, France 1960s. Seats with carpets. Very good vintage...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description be sure to click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this listing.
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 Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Custom Designer French Provincial Louis XV Style Floral Apricot Settee Chair
Seat cushion is foam surrounded by down feathers for maximum comfort without sagging.
Approximate Mea...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cotton, 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 Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Dordogne Chairs by Robert Sentou for Charlotte Perriand France 1960s Set of Four
Located in London, GB
Set of four dining chairs "Dordogne" for Charlotte Perriand by Robert Sentou.
Robert Sentou (1922-2008), had founded 1947, a furniture manufacturing workshop he called "La Chaise Pai...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Straw, Ash
Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs by Emanuel, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1940s French Dining Chair by Charles Dudouyt with Natural Rush Weave
Located in London, GB
Single rustic dining chair by Charles Dudouyt with a natural rush weave.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rush, Oak
French Provincial Lacquered Black Wood Dining Chair Upholstered Red and White
Located in Brescia, IT
This model is a stunning French provincial style black wood lacquered dining chair hand upholstered in Italy in white cotton fabric and red linen fabric. It is a French contemporary production and it is available in stock.
This elegant dining chair is a strong presence in every room of your home. It can be put in contrast inside a minimal style interiors, or put among a maximalist style ones.
It has a timeless style, moreover cause the black lacquered wood structure and the contemporary upholstered fabric in geometrical shape, it looks a framed Mondrian painting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Late 19th Century Green Arras Garden Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A wonderful Arras Garden chair, dating to the late 1890's. The chair is in superb condition, we believe it is a folding chair, but the years of paint have set the chair in the open p...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Painted Cane Seat Armchairs with Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century carved painted armchairs standing on four cabriole legs with rams head feet. Newly upholstered in a washed Belgium linen with nailhead trim detail. Loose cushion...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Linen, Cane, Wood, Paint
Set of Four Weathered Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Set of 4 garden chairs in white painted wrought iron. The round seat is perforated. The back has decorative curls. The legs are slightly arched.
With a Classic vintage look from Fra...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Country Lounge Chair by Highland House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
French Provincial Armchair by Highland House...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
French Provincial chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs 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 chairs, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, Charles Dudouyt, Henredon, and Marge Carson. 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 chairs 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 $12,000 while the average work can sell for $1,516.