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French Provincial Settees

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
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Settee
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style settee / salon sofa, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, with foliate handholds, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, en...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Brass

20th-C. French Country Carved Maple Settee W/ Rush Seat Att. To Pierre Deux
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century French country settee attributed to the manufacturer Pierre Deux. The frame appears to be maple with a sound rush se...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rush, Maple

Antique French Settee
Located in New York, NY
Antique carved fruitwood settee with upholstered seat. French, circa 1910 with later upholstery. Dimensions: 42.5”L x 24”W x 35.5”H Arm Height- 17” Seat Height- 25.5”
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique French Provincial Bird Motif Mahogany Setee in Original Blush Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Victorian French Provincial Bird Motif Mahogany Tufted Settee in Original Blush Velvet Antique Victorian Rococo settee, mahogany, original upholstery, triple arched back wi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

Century Furniture Signature Settee French Inspired Black Flocked Loveseat Elkins
Located in Dayton, OH
Century Furniture signature settee French inspired black flocked loveseat Elkins Beautifully upholstered in a flocked floral fabric. This settee was the signature model before the...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Provincial Cane Upholstered Settee
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautifully appointed settee in a provincial style. Intact cane bench seat with upholstered pillow cushion with matching upholstered back rest. Nicely...
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Country French Provincial Settees by Drexel Heritage
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of chocolate velvet settees crafted by Drexel Heritage. The matching settees have beautifully carved walnut frames in the country French provincial or Louis XV style. T...
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20th Century American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Down

French 19th Century Carved Walnut Settee
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant and comfortable settee was crafted in 19th century France and features beautiful cut velvet upholstery in a gorgeous botanical print an...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Settees

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Antique Carved Walnut Tufted Small Settee Loveseat Upholstered in Velvet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming diiminutive sumptuous French loveseat having richly patterned velvet upholstery in shades of rasberry and taupe. Frame is lovely carved walnut with short cabriole legs. The ...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Settees

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Midcentury French Provincial Style Settees in Regency Yellow, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of midcentury French Provincial style carved fruitwood settees in a pretty vintage yellow fabric. They are American...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood

1960s French Cabriole Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
Baroque curves and French cane gift this sofa an innate lightness and grace. Made in France in the 1960s, a classic cabriole silhouette creates a generous yet elegant seat. Cream-col...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Early 20th Century French Provincial Sofa
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French provincial sofa Circa early 20th century Carved wood frame with original paint, damask upholstery, and removable down f...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1950s French Style Carved and Painted Settee or Sofa in Blue Linen
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1950s French style carved and painted settee or sofa. The scale is wonderful and the blue linen blend fabric is in like new condition. It is unmarked. The arm height...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Settees

Materials

Cotton, 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 Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Pair Custom Chesterfield Tufted Loveseats, Settees, Couches, Velour, Georgian
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French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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French Settee in Red Velvet Upholstery
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H 36.62 in W 53.15 in D 31.5 in
Gustav Stickley Style Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Open Arm Settee or Loveseat
Located in South Bend, IN
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French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Settee, François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine french 19th-20th century Louis XVI style giltwood carved settee by François Linke (d. 1946). The finely carved frame, upholstered in a recent cream fabric, topped with an...
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French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
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Louis XV Style Settee with Painted Finish
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant French 20th century settee in the Louis XV style, had a painted wooden frame in a delicate cream shade, harmonizing perfectly with the upholstery, a blend of pink flora...
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Danish 1860s Rococo Revival Settee or Loveseat in Carved Mahogany
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Rococo Revival style settee made from carved mahogany and made in Denmark around the 1860s. Sturdy and comfortable with only minor nicks and dents to the wooden frame and leg...
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Antique French Cream Painted Settee with Off White Linen Blend Upholstery
Located in Sheridan, CO
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Mid Century French Country Green Farmhouse Two Seat Ladderback Settee Bench 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
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French Provincial Settee in Houndstooth Pattern Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, US
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Turn of the Century French Sofa
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage love seat offers a sophisticated design in a stylish dark color palette. Made in France circa 1900, the sofa is the perfect size for two people: such pieces were origina...
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Turn of the Century French Sofa
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H 34.1 in W 53.9 in D 28 in
Louis XV Style French Provincial Carved Walnut & Cane Seat Settee
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19th Century French, Neoclassical Settee
Located in High Point, NC
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19th Century French, Neoclassical Settee
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H 35.8 in W 47.8 in D 27.6 in
20th-C. French Style Settee in Pink Damask by Lewis Mittman
Located in Kennesaw, GA
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Antique French Farmhouse Benches Banquette Seating Pair Window Seats 19th C
Located in Tyler, TX
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Catalan Walnut Bench
Located in Houston, TX
Catalan walnut bench dating to the 19th century. Simple shape, nice carved detail on stretchers and gorgeous wood and patina.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Settees

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Iron

Catalan Walnut Bench
Catalan Walnut Bench
H 32.25 in W 82.5 in D 18.25 in
Antique French Provincial Louis XVI Settee
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Louis XVI style settee Circa early 20th century Painted cream and gold gilt carved wood frames, with pink and gold "woven" patterned upholstery, and down filled cus...
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1920s French Wooden Bench with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
This bleached oak bench was produced in France, circa 1920. Of a sober profile, this wooden bench features slender cabriole feet, a thinly scalloped apron and an upholstered seat, re...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Settees

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French Provincial Deirdre Settee by Paul Robert
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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French Provincial settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial settees 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 settees created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial settees 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 settees, popular names associated with this style include Century Furniture, and Drexel. 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 settees differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $716 and tops out at $7,500 while the average work can sell for $3,495.

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