French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
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 Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Light – K
An early French glass coolie light. The frilly milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gal...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – E
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – H
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1930
s French Bagues Gilt Metal 2 Lights Sconces with Crystal Birds
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with bird's design and glass leaves 2 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1920
s French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1920
s French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940 Silver Plated French Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940’s French silver plated sunburst shape sconces with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Handmade French Provincial Wooden Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade French Provincial Wooden Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
The each lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
We have two pairs; here you can bid on one of them. The other pair is also listed here and can be purchased separately.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1930
s Large French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Double Birds and 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French large silver leaf sconces with double bird's design, 5 lights
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1930
s French Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched mirror and bronze sconces
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / item
1930
s French Three Light Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s gilt metal 3 lights sconces with crystal leaves and flowers
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$7,800 / set
1930’s French Bagues 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues double light sconces with mirrored cut crystal body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$6,800 / set
1930s French Silvered Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal one light sconces with glass leaves and body
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
$3,800 / set
1920
s French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Silver Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues silver leaf metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Maison Baguès Style Colored Leaves Floral Crystal Prisms Bows Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with vintage crystal prisms. These will arrive rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA or appropriate sockets for...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
We have two pairs; here you can bid on one of them. The other pair is also listed here and can be purchased separately.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Pair Wrought Iron Wall Lights
Located in Brescia, IT
This French pair of wrought iron wall lights, has a double bulbs each.
This elegant pair of wall lights is a contemporary production and it has an aged finish to look antique.
It ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
$1,139 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Pair of Maison Baguès Wall Sconces With Parrot, Urns
3 Torches
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of large Maison Baguès wall sconces with their iconic parrot and urn design. This set have 3 torches per light, we also have pairs with 2 bulb holders. Please...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair 1930
s French Bagues Large Sconces with Crystal Body
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues large sconces with crystal body and leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1940’s French Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 140’s French Bagues double lights sconces with swirled body
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$6,800 / set
Pair 1930’s Bagues one light sconces silver leaf
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French one light sconces in silver finish and newly rewired for the US.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
1930
s French Bagues Crystal Bird Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal sconces with parrot's design and glass leaves. With 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 20th-century French wall lanterns exudes timeless elegance with their aged brass finish and refined design.
The tapered silhouettes feature subtly curved roofs, each adorned with a miniature architectural window detail on the upper panel, adding charm and character. Encased in glass, the single candle-style lights create a soft, inviting glow reminiscent of antique gas lanterns...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,950 / set
1930
s French Bagues Gold Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds and body two lights sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930’s French Bagues Large Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystals sconces with crystal flowers and vase, 2 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$16,000 / set
1920
s French Single Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1920's French small silver plated one light sconces with etched mirror backplate
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,900 / set
1930
s French Bagues Gilt Metal 3 Lights Sconces with Crystal Birds
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal 3 lights sconces with crystal birds design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1930
s French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silvered leaf metal sconces with glass birds design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$8,800 / set
1930
s French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with Crystal Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with glass leaves design.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
French Antique Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder Sconce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique forged iron candle holder - sconce. Maker information is not available. Unmarked. Spanish Hacienda Reviva...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930
s French Bronze and Crystal Sconces with One Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930's French bronze hand design sconces with crystal backplate, one light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sconce
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique Provincial style hand-carved and painted wood sconce has two wrought iron armatures wired electrically for bulbs. The design is a layering of fruit and leaves and the wo...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
1930
s French Bagues Silver Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues silver leaf metal, crystal birds and body two lights sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of 1930’s French Bagues Large 3 Lights Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unusual large French 1930’s Bagues sconces with large crystal pendants and three lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930
s French Bagues Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues crystal bird and silver plated metal sconces with 2 lights. Available 4 pairs, price per pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
1960
s Schoenbeck Rivendell Beaded Crystals White Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's white body with beaded crystals sconces with interior lights
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1940 French Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1940’s French gilt bronze sunburst swirled designed backplate double lights sconces
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1940’s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Bird Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystal bird sconces with glass leaves
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Maison Bagues Style Beaded Murano Pink Opaline Drops Sconces Rare c 1920
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing an impressive 3 lights each, sitting in rare crystal cups. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for every other country and ...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
1930
s French Silver Plated Arm Sconces with One Light
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silver plated hand design sconces with one light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
c 1900 French Beaded Rare Lavender Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces One of Kind
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with small Murano lavender drops (these are true lavender, they look darker in photos) One of a kind sconces! Completel...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
Monumental Pair Of Antique French Patinated Metal Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Pair Of Antique French Patinated Metal Sconces.
This amazing pair of French country patinated metal sconces, possibly bronze can be used as candl...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1930s French Gilt Metal Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s french gilt metal sconces with glass leaves and crystal body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$5,800 / set
1930s French Gilt Metal Twisted Sconces with crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French twisted gilt metal sconces with beaded crystals and mirrored backplate. Available in silver plated finish
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set of Four French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The each lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb.
Light bulbs are not incl...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1920s French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s silvered leafed metal sconces with rock crystal hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal
Pair of 1930
s French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces from Parisian Hotel
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair 1930’s French Gilt Bronze Double Light Sconces with Arm
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt bronze sconces with arm holding double lights
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930’s French Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues sconces with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
1940
s French Sunburst Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze sunburst double light sconces.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
1930’s French Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s gilt metal double light sconces with floral design by Bagues from Iranian princess state in NYC
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
1930’s French Gilt Metal Bush Shape Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt metal sconces with 3 lights.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
$4,800 / set
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by Coco Chanel, exudes timeless sophistication and charm. Crafted from gilt metal, these sconces feature a stunning wheat s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1930
French Gilt Bronze Small Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces from Parisian Hotel
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1930’s Venetian Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Venetian etched mirrored backplate sconces
Category
1930s Italian Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror
French Provincial wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Maison Baguès, and Edward F. Caldwell
Co.. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $4,200.
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