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.
Distressed French Bergere Chairs with Custom Floral Upholstery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of very well made and solid French Bergeres custom upholstered in rose, green, gold and tan floral and foliate fabric. The chairs with carved and scrolled frames, intricately ca...
Fabric, Hardwood
Louis XV Bergère Armchair, Hand-Carved Wood, Linen, Early 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Louis XV French Provincial "au coin du feu" around the fireplace armchair with white linen upholstered paneled back and seat. French armchair bergèr...
Linen, Wood
$1,005Sale Price / set|25% Off
1970s Vintage French Provincial Bergere Armchairs, Cotton & Wood Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Wood
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XVI Carved Walnut Fauteuil
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful French Provincial Louis XVI style arm chair or club chair By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Carved walnut frame, with studded blue upholstery and brass-c...
Brass
Lovely Pair of 20th Century French Louis XV Bergère Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of midcentury French Louis XV bergère chairs. The upholstery appears to be original and shows some light wear with a water m...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$880Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Provincial Louis XV Style Cane Back with Plaid Upholstery Chair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
French Provincial Louis XV Style Cane Back with Plaid Upholstery Chair, a Pair: A charming pair of French Provincial armchairs inspired by the Louis XV style. Each chair features a ...
Upholstery, Wood
Highland House Genevieve French Country Bergere Lounge Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Highland House Genevieve French Country Bergere Lounge Chair featuring a shapely hand carved fruitwood frame with curved strechers and six legs. Tight back with flippable seat cushion.
Upholstery, Wood
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lovely Pair of Statuesque French Country Wingback Chairs Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of statuesque French country wingback chairs. We love nothing more than a pair of super tall wingback chairs. We also love the original fabric on these with the lavender ...
Upholstery, Wood
Leopard Upholstered Pair of French Fauteuils a La Reine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Fauteuils a la Reine in newly upholstered cut velvet leopard with a black ribbon gimp and nailheads. Extremely large and very comfortable. The photos show the gimp with nail...
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
Pair Of Fine Hickory Chair Silk Upholstered Bergere Armchairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine Hickory Chair bergere armchairs covered in multi-color plaid silk fabric. The chairs having covered manchettes, upholstered side panels flanking a complementary striped ...
Other
Provincial Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A French Provincial style Yellowish Enamel, Caned Back And Upholstered Seat Bergere Chair in very good vintage condition. Duck feather soft seat cushion. Measures 25" in width, 25" ...
Abalone, Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage Regency Printed Silk Bergere Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in the exquisite charm of this pair of Vintage Regency Printed Silk Lounge Chairs. These armchairs exude a sophisticated elegance, featuring graceful frames that hint at both...
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Hand Carved Scalamandre Fauteuil Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional armchair is a bold fusion of classical French form and high-fashion maximalist textiles, perfect for those looking to ground an interior with storied luxury. The fra...
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Provincial Style Fruitwood and Re-Upholstered Fauteuil. Measures 26" in width, 28" in depth and 41" in height. Seat height is 18". Arm Haight is 26". Seat inter...
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Walnut
Mocha Upholstered Antique Rococo Bergere Armchair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand carved Rococo bergere armchair circa 1890. The solid frame is elegantly carved with serpentine curves, detailed with c-scrolls, acanthus leaves and rosettes throughout. The hi...
Fabric, Wood
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...
Brass
Pair Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Provincial Style Walnut Cane Back & Velvet Upholstered Seat Bergeres Chairs. Measures 24" in width, 23" in depth, 38.5" in height, Seat height is 20". Arms height is 26...
Upholstery, Velvet, Cane, Walnut
$1,513 / set
Set Six French Bergere Dining Chairs
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice set of six French painted dining chairs, bergere seats and backs, painted in Farrow and Ball french grey, in very good overall condition. 39" high 21" wide 20" depth 18"...
Paint
Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair French Provincial Green Painted And Upholstered Low Fauteuils / Bergeres chairs. Measure 28" in width, 24"in depth and stands 31" tall. S...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Modern Sculpted Styl;e Bergeres by Sherrill Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
These bergeres were made by the Sherrill Furniture Comp. They have rounded shield backs and sculpted arms. The seats are rounded in the back and they have x backs.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Style Bergeres
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century French Provincial style Bergeres. Upholstered in a beautiful grey fabric. A very elegant pair that creates a very upscale look!!
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Highland House French Provincial Spanish Oak Lounge Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional vintage seating set by Highland House of Hickory, North Carolina, features a pair of open-arm lounge chairs and a matching ottoman styled in the classic French Provincial...
Fabric, Hardwood
$2,021Sale Price|25% Off
Marge Carson Style French Louis XVI Shepherdess Armchair Silver Leaf
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Silver Leaf
French Country Louis XV or Bergère Style Pair Cane Wingback Chairs by Fairfield
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage French Country or French Provincial Louis XV or Bergere style chairs composed of walnut toned wood frames, low backs with cane inset wingback sides, cabriole front l...
Fabric, Cane, 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...
Upholstery, Walnut
French Provincial Style Bergere Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful French Provincial style Bergere, upholstered in a nice fabric with brass studs along the edging. It's frame is of a rich walnut which truly brings this chair toge...
Brass
Vintage French Provincial Bergère Chairs, Leather & Wood, Circa 1900
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This elegant pair of early 20th-century Bergère chairs dates to the 1900 and showcases beautifully carved solid wood frames with graceful lines and traditional detailing. The sculptu...
Leather, Wood
$1,121Sale Price / set|25% Off
Vintage French Country Provincial Walnut Fauteuil Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details Below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can usually ship it for less and get it to you faster. Click on "Ask The Seller" and send us your zip code for a quote. Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Pair of vintage French country provincial walnut Fauteuil brass nail studded armchairs...
Brass
1960s Italian Bergere Chair With French Styling - Pink W/ Giltwood Accents
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun Italian bergere chairs with French styling. The frames appear is pink with gilt accents. The floral upholstery as vintage and has a spot. I will attempt to remove the s...
Upholstery, Poplar
20th Century Fruitwood and Upholstered Provincial Style Bergere Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century Fruitwood and Upholstered Provincial Style Bergere Chair in excellent vintage condition. Recently re-upholstered. Measures 28" in width, 29" in depth, 41" in height. ...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
$2,996Sale Price / set|25% Off
French Bergère Armchairs Chinoiserie Fabric Down Cushions by Classics Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on "Read More" or "View More Details" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing is from 1st Dibs and they normally s...
Cotton, Wood
1940s French Rustic Louis Style Blue Yellow Silk Satin Bergere Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of decorator French Louis XV-style bergère lounge chairs, having hand carved distressed rustic frames and down cushions. Customized in silk lace and satin blended upholstery. ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,836Sale Price / item|56% Off
Hand-carved Italian Berege Chairs in Natural Linen
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning hand-carved Bergère chairs made in Italy from seasoned European hardwood. Hand painted finish over the hand carved hardwood frames. The comfortable seat gently cradles your ...
Beech, Linen
$1,137Sale Price|40% Off
French Provincial Armchair with Romo Linen Upholstery in Gray
Located in Malibu, CA
This stunning chair features elegant curves hand painted in shades of gray. It has been reupholstered in a linen "damask" by Romo on the seat & back. This chair is incredibly co...
Brass
$1,760Sale Price / set|20% Off
Luxurious Painted Carved Wood French Upholstered Bergeres Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully made heavy sculpted carved wood French bergeres having antiqued off white painted finish upholstered in a soft light blue plaid with coordinating silk back. The workmans...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid 20th Century Provincial Carved Walnut and Upholstered Fauteuil
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Provincial Carved Walnut and Re Upholstered Fauteuil. Very clean. No stain or tear. Measures 26" in width, 28" in depth and 22.5" in height. Sest height is 16".
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Alpaca, Fiberglass
Pair of 1940's French Provincial Style Walnut Upholstered Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, TX
This set of bergeres are made of walnut. They have a period velvet upholstery. The chairs are nicely carved and have cabriolet legs. There are 4 chairs available.
Walnut
Oversized Leather French Provincial Style Pickled Oak Bergere
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an oversized French Provincial bergere. It's upholstered in a lush Camel colored leather. The frame is made of oak that has been pickled. The legs are held together by 2 arch...
Leather, Wood, Oak
$2,880 / set
Pair of French Style Bergeres with Leather Seats
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French Style Bergeres in a very Fine Custom Fabric with gray painted frames, pale linen backs, burlap backs and sides, and nail head decor...
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Burlap
$1,320Sale Price / set|65% Off
Elegant Pair of Faux Painted French Provincial Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Substantial and heavy, beautifully carved and faux painted pair of Louis XVI style French Provincial armchairs having a cream antiqued color wood and charming light blue and gold che...
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Pair of Regal Carved Fruitwood French Style Bergere Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A magnificent pair of carved fruitwood French bergere style armchairs having glorious very light yellow scalamandre style upholstery with pineapples, rasberries, foliage and such. M...
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Unusual Pair Oversized French Bergeres Chairs / Louis XV Style
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Pair Oversized French Bergeres Chairs / Louis XV Style... Amazing quality , style and design. Exquisitely re-upholstered,Extremely comfortable. Seldom seen 5-leg design. Hand...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage Spun Fiberglass Chair with Alpaca Seat Cover
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage spun fiberglass chair with Alpaca seat cover. Great for indoor or outdoor use. Lightweight but robust, sturdy design.
Alpaca, Fiberglass
$919Sale Price|55% Off
Chevron Upholstered Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair with original chevron chintz upholstery in good condition. Chair has lumbar pillow that is included.
Wood, Fabric
$999Sale Price|33% Off
Italian Bergere Chair
Located in Naples, FL
Bergere chair made in Italy with original orange floral upholstery in good condition. Chair has crack in top of the back of the chair.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of bergere chairs with Napoleonic bee upholstery and beautiful French carved frame with nailhead trim.
Fruitwood