French Provincial Lounge 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
Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise
ottoman dimensions:
32" x 23" x 19"
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Tito Agnoli mod. Punto Virgola Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair Ottoman, Italy 1960s
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with its ottoman by reknowned designer Tito Agnoli, model called Punto e Virgola, perfect in any living room or studio with an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Provincial Louis XV Carved Cherry Wood Upholstered Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style lounge chairs or fauteuils.
USA, Late 20th Century
Beautiful carved solid cherry wood frames, with plaid upholstered seats and b...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Pair of Carol Hicks Bolton Collection by EJ Victor Armchairs w/Ottoman Giltwood
By E. J. Victor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Gorgeous Pair of vintage chairs by EJ Victor with ottoman.
The Carol Hicks Bolton Collection emphasized ornate antique elements and rich fabrics.
Thi...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Pair of Vintage French Rush Armchairs in Style of Francis Jourdain
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
### Pair of Vintage Rush Armchairs in the Style of Francis Jourdain, France, 1950
A beautifully crafted pair of vintage rush armchairs, designed in the...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oversized Fauteuil and Ottoman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chair with ottoman
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Ornate Carved Fauteuils, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils
By Baker Furniture,
USA, circa 1980s
Carved solid wood frames, with horse and rider motif tapestry upholste...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960s French Provincial Style Vintage Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage French Provincial Lounge Chairs
These beautifully designed chairs feature a classic cream/light tan color and offer a comfortable and inviting seating experience. While in t...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Thomasville Louis XV Carved Walnut Upholstered Fauteuil and Ottoman
By Thomasville
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered bergere or lounge chair with ottoman
By Thomasville
USA, late 20th century
Walnut frame, with floral patterned uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Wide Carved French Provincial Style Lounge Living Room Fireside Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of carved patterned multi-color velvet like upholstery lounge armchairs extra wide seats.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Pair of French Country Walnut Slipper Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of charming French country low slung slipper chairs. With elegant shaped crest rails and sides with slight wings on the ends. Wide comfortable seats, raised on cabriole legs w...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Fine Quality Caned French Style Bergeres
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With wide square backs, the carved frames with bow crests and ribbed scrolled arms. The bleached frame with serpentine skirt rails raised on fluted tapering legs with shaped three pa...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Heavily Carved Walnut Wide Seat Lounge Chair
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage tufted back upholstery heavily carved walnut frame lounge fireside chair.
Category
20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fluted Tub Chair c. 1940
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautifully preserved 1940s vintage tub chair features a fluted mahogany veneer back and sturdy, solid wood turned legs. Upholstered in luxurio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Superb Pair of French Country Style Lyre Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Lyre back armchairs having wonderful beaded Lyre backs with stylized flowers, soft scrolled arms, mellow toned Wood, Tu...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Butaca francesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Butaca francesa Circa 1.950, realizada en bambú y ratán, de estilo bohemio y con un maravilloso color caramelo.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Early 20th Century Pair of Louis XV Painted Bergère/Armchairs , Down , Damask
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stunning carved Louis XV period bergères. Each chair features hand painted wood frames, a curved back, topped with a carved floral crest. This back flows seamlessly into the ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Provincial Style Tapestry Upholstered Needlepoint Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Louis XVI Provincial Style Floral Tapestry Upholstered Needlepoint Armchair. Arm height is 24.5". Seat interior width is 20" and seat interior depth is 17".
Measures 24...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Bohemian Peacock chair in bamboo and Rattan / Wicker Armchair
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Peacock chair in light brown color from approx. France in the 1980s.
In bamboo and with intact and tight French wicker in the seat. The french wicker makes the seat unique, as most...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Gilt Cane & Maroon Velvet Upholstered Bergeres
By Henredon
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare exquisite oversize pair of Henredon Schoonbeck Collection Gilt Cane & Maroon Velvet Upholstered Bergeres in very good vintage condition. Com...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of French Provincial gilded Wood Corner Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A charming pair of French Provincial gilded wood corner chairs. Beautifully carved walnut frames and new upholtered seats, sturdy and strong and in good antique condition. Stylish, eye-catching chairs would make a fabulous addition to any eclectic interior.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 60s Italian Bent Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Lounge Armchairs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs in rattan wicker bamboo with great design and tall high back. This charming lounge chairs are in the typical style of Fra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Marge Carson Huntington Manor Statement Lounge Chair Model HT49
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Marge Carson Huntington Manor lounge chairs Model HT49
Impressively scaled with Leatherback, distressed wood finish highlighted with subtle gilt accents, and French nail trim.
Ap...
Category
1990s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
French Provincial Style Leather Sofa with Exposed Back Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elegance, deconstructed design and high comfort. An immersive experience born from the exclusive craftsmanship: rediscover comfort through a vision that shows the unique essence of h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Jute, Wood, Linen
Pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of French Country Mahogany and Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chairs in excellent vintage condition. Newer High quality upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Country Narrow Tall Back Chairs 'A' - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Country Style Narrow Tall Back Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair. Item features a sleek narrow frames, tall stately back, solid wood frames, beautiful woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
A Superb set of four French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb set of four French Napoleon III Gilt Salon Chairs
These Elegant Chairs have been re upholstered in a fine linen Toile de Jouy fabric, they have a deep serpentine shaped fro...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Fine Quality Pair of French Walnut Button Back Salon Chairs
These are superbly comfortable arm chairs, they have a rounded deeply buttoned back with a little carving in the Burr...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chic Pair of Lacquered Fauteuils, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved lacquered Fauteuils with caned seats and backrests with upholstered seat cushions and arms, France 1960s.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
French Provincial lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial lounge 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. 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.