French Provincial Lighting
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 Provincial Style Chandelier by Niermann Weeks-Pair is available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style two-tier wrought iron chandelier adorned with gilt tassels. The hand forged frame features an intricate arrangement of gracefully scrolling arms, painted in...
Category
Early 2000s North American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Composition, Wrought Iron
$3,200 Sale Price / item
33% Off
1930 French Bagues Unusual Chandelier 10 Lights with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual shape French Bagues gilt metal 10 lights chandelier. It has oval flat shape in the middle and scrolled arms design on the sides, rock crystals hangings all over chandelier.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock 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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,950 / set
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads
Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top of the mast - which is covered in tiny beads...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1950 Candlestick in Rope "Ancre De Marine" Audoux and Minet - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pendant light composed of a central stem adorned with a “jas” on the upper third, and featuring a horizontal electrified arm at the base that curves upward on both sides, forming an ...
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rope
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece
Weathered, small losses
H:33cm W:16,5cm D:10cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$588 Sale Price
44% Off
Claude Morin, Signed Blown Glass Table Lamp, France, circa 1970
By Claude Morin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exceptional and rare table lamp by renowned French glass artist Claude Morin, created circa 1970. The sculptural base, hand-blown in a sumptuous deep violet glass with luminous de...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
French Provincial Gilt Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Stenciled Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial solid gilt brass bouillotte lamp with stenciled black tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13"W x 13"D x 26"H
Very good vintage condition. Lamp ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940
s Paul Hanson Urn Shaped Crystal Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's Paul Hanson crystal urn shaped table lamps
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1920 French Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's French Opaline glass table lamps with bronze base
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Carved And Paint Decorated Wood Six Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Rustic style painted chandelier. With a turned leafy standard and scrolled arms in greige paint with darker painted details. Tole bobeches for the lights and a tole leafy...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa 1800-1900
Very good condition. Copper wick holders of recent date.
Measures:H:22-26...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$873 Sale Price / set
42% Off
Wrought Iron Benedict Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-Forged Iron Eight-Light Chandelier by Miamar Home
A striking hand-forged iron chandelier featuring eight sweeping arms in a minimalist yet sculptural form. This piece evokes th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1940
s Pair of French Small Cut Glass Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French small cut glass crystal table lamps
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Ceiling Lantern Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique wrought iron and stained glass ceiling lantern lamp
Old outdoor lantern lamp with wrought iron ceiling and colored glass.
Wrought i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamp, Brown Color, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tall French neoclassical terracotta Baluster lamp.
19th century
Great looking lamp of beautiful proportion and color. Each with a generously scaled baluster standard resting on a soc...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930
s French Silver Plated Chandelier with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's Silver plated chandelier with Rock crystal hangings. Available pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$8,800 / set
French 19th Century Baccarat 12-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French 19th century Baccarat glass chandelier consisting of 12 detailed glass branches with candelabra sockets resting on alluring c...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French 1950s Antique Style Wall Lanterns With Eglomise
Curved Glass
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall lanterns were made in France in the 1950s and display a richly decorative, classical look. . Made in an antique style with the original eglomise glass back...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Single Chandelier Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling, petite table lamp from late 19th century France rising from a brass, candlestick base of shepherd’s hook branches with crystal drops to scatter the light. The faux candle ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Italian Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian glass paneled lantern circa 1900-1910. Cast brass with soft, natural green-verdigris patina. Not wired.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950 Rattan chandelier by Louis Sognot
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a central rattan stem decorated with three S-shaped stems distributed around the perimeter of the chandelier.
At the bottom, three curved bamboo stems form the arms of th...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rope
French Wrought Iron Crown Game Hanger Chandelier c1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
French Wrought Iron Crown Game Hanger Chandelier c1900
Hand-crafted provincial French wrought iron four 'faux' candlelight chandelier with four 'naive' animal silhouettes (stag, deer, dog, cow) and four game hooks...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tôle
$1,327 Sale Price
29% Off
French 1970s Earthenware Ceramic Table Lamp — Speckled Brown Rustic Glaze
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
A French ceramic table lamp from the 1970s, crafted in earthenware with an earthy speckled brown glaze that captures the tactile beauty of artisanal ceramics. The lamp’s organic form...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
1940’s French Crystal Bird Cage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French bird cage chandelier with glass leaves and glass birds, also rock crystals hanging on 8 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
Six-Arm Italian Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Six-arm Italian chandelier, hand-carved and turned from fruitwood, Graceful wirey iron arms. Topped by a reticulated gilt tole repousse crown. Newly-wired for use within the USA. Eac...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
1940’s Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French carved yellow alabaster light fixture with interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
French Gilt Iron and Painted Tôle Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chandelier in the shape of a hot air balloon, mid-20th century. A whimsical structure with arched metal rods forming an open dome, and decorative draped garlands.
The chandelier has...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hexagonal glass paneled domed copper lantern. Unwired. Beautiful natural patina. Late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
Carved Distressed Wood Italian Urn Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Carved and distressed wood Italian urn table lamps. This wonderful pair of lamps is a genuine designer pair, hand carved and finished in an old world distressed painted look. They ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
$1,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century French Country Walnut Tiered 3 Light Torchiere Floor Lamp End Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Country dumbwaiter style floor lamp end table. Made of walnut featuring two tiers with tapered candlestick column body, torchiere uplight and two additional light...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
1940
s French Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940's French crystal table lamps with sunburst design
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,200 / set
Hubert Olivier Handmade Ceramic Table Lamp, Multicolor, France, 1980
Located in London, England
Hubert Olivier est un céramiste et artiste français reconnu, dont les créations sont particulièrement prisées pour leur inventivité et leur délicatesse. Ajoutez une touche d'original...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Enamel
$315 Sale Price
50% Off
Mid-20th Century Brass Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass three-arm bouillotte lamp with red & gold tole shade
USA, Circa 1950s
Measures: 12.75"W x 12.75"D x 26"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has thre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Provincial Iron
Painted Carved Wood Twelve Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Provincial iron and painted carved wood twelve arm fixture with gilded accents. A very fine piece. Nicely aged with beautiful patina.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1900
s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French ornate iron & crystal chandelier with a classic design. The ornate scrolling arms, candle-style lights, and abundance of crystal prisms are a design influenced by French chan...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
$1,200 Sale Price
52% Off
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Brass 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French style 12-arm brass chandelier with cast leaves and floral decoration.
Diameter: 58 cm.
Height fixture: 65 cm
Total height with chain: 80 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,971
Vintage French rattan table lamp c.1960
Located in Bristol, GB
French table lamp c.1960
Rattan shade on metal tripod base.
Rewired with vintage style twisted fabric covered cable.
Excellent original condition, no losses or breaks. Sturdy with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rattan
Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lantern dating to the early 20th century. Unwired.
Four total (two pairs) similar lantern...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal flowers light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
1920
s French Small Opaline Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Opaline glass lanterns with interior light and nickel-plated hardware.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
$2,400 / item
1930 French Bagues Crystals Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Bagues gilt metal and crystals small chandelier with 6 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
CHARLES É FILS DESIGN BRASS Table Lamp
Located in Hawthorne, CA
French Mid-Century Cast Brass Frond Table Lamp by Charles & Fils, circa 1960
An exceptional example of French mid-century lighting design, this sculptural brass table lamp by Charle...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,040 Sale Price
24% Off
Audoux Minet Attributed Rope Ceilling Light 2 Green Glass balls France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceilling Light can be attributed to Audoux Minnet, Frida, and Adrian, considering their appearance and materials, and techniques. Audoux-Minnet has been producing with Vibo in M...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rope, Glass
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 Lighting
Materials
Wood
Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely antique French provincial hand painted faience oil lamp having lovely Country French colors of robins egg blue, reds, oranges, greens, and pinks.
Category
1850s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$90 Sale Price
55% Off
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two identical lamps with slightly different lampshades, which is hardly noticeable. See photo where both are next to each other.
The lamp is executed with E27 Edison screw f...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
Antique French Provincial Iron Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial iron chandelier, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Wrought Iron
Rope Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Midcentury circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wrought iron ceiling pendant holded by a strong rope.
Lustre representing an agricultural scene: a farmer ploughing his field with his pair of oxen.
Four fleur-de-lis surmount and fr...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,512 Sale Price
20% Off
1930’s Bagues Gilt Metal Flowers Chandelier with Crystal Hangings
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s gilt metal Bagues chandelier with crystal flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Provincial lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Maison Baguès, Edward F. Caldwell
Co., Accolay Pottery, and Pierre Deux. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $3,400.
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