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
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-20th Century
1930’s French Bagues Small Elegant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French gilt metal small chandelier by Bagues with crystal flowers and hanging crystals on body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched glass lantern with silver plated bronze fitting.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
1930
s French Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated sunburst light fixtures with interior lights. Available as 1 light fixture, not pair.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / 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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French crystal chandelier with interior lights
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Regency Swag Light Sconce - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
These magnificent vintage wall sconces are a masterful celebration of French Regency elegance and Neoclassical drama. Expertly cast in solid brass with a warm gilded finish, each fix...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Provençal Painted Iron Chandelier with Wooden Bead Garlands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of French Provençal rustic elegance, this chandelier captures the charm of the countryside with its beautifully aged presence. Crafted with a scrolling painted iro...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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
French Provincial Wrought Iron Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This early 20th century pendant lamp features a solid hand-forged iron frame in the Provençal style, paired with frosted glass shades.
This hand-forged iron chandelier features an ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,746 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French wrought iron chandelier exemplifies rustic elegance with its sturdy construction and artisanal design. Featuring a linear frame suspended by heavy iron chain...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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
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
1940 Cut Crystal Table Lamps Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French cut glass crystal table lamps with unusual molded design
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$6,800 / set
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 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
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
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
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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
$313 Sale Price
50% Off
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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
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
Set of 3 French Provincial Wall Candle Sconces Lights
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Metal Candle Wall Sconces from France. Impressive set of three candle sconces that accomodate a single candle in each. This set of three in a neutral color is aestheticall...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930
s French Nickel Plated Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French (probably Bagues) bought in Pairs, beautiful crystals on body. (2 available) High could be adjust
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$18,000 / item
1930’s Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930’s French Mercury cut crystal table lamps
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
$4,200 / 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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Holophane Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Reclaimed Glass Holophane Wall Light – G
An original bell shaped frilly glass prismatic light shade originally from an old chapel. The light has retained its original brass ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 Lighting
Materials
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
$2,958
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 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
$1,505 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Wrought Iron Glass France Chandelier 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and attractive chandelier. Wrought Iron base comes with a curved glass shade, on the
shade gold lining. Three E27 large bulbs. France 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,372 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Style Topiary Fruit Bowl Carved Wood Table Lamps, a pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of classic Italian or French style topiary fruit bowl lamps. Carved from wood. Offering a beautiful silhouette from afar and with exceptional texture as you go in for a closer l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
Antique French Floral Porcelaine de Saxe Tole Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Shipping Quote Information
The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1940 French Opaline Glass Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French Opaline glass chandelier with bronze fittings, 6 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
French Faux Bois Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
French Faux Bois Chandelier.
Offered is an unusual French cement faux bois five light chandelier. This chandelier was originally made to hold cand...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Concrete
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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
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
6 Arm Crystal Chandelier Hung with Coloured Fruits This is a stunning piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
6 Arm Crystal Chandelier Hung with Coloured Fruits
This is a stunning piece, the bright gilt frame is hung with juicy fruits of Amber, Ruby, ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1930
s French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with crystal flowers (4 interior lights)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Gilt and Patinated Iron Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt and patinated iron chandelier. Having an Italian country feel with a nod to Renaissance Revival. Full and clean lines.
36" height not i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,500 Sale Price
20% Off
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
1930
s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Hanging Iron Pot
Pan, Farm Animal Figures Chandelier, Pendant, 10 bulbs
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage French hanging iron pot and pan holder with hooks pendant or chandelier , 10 arms. This unique lighting fixture embodies a whimsical yet elegant design, expertly blending ...
Category
20th Century European French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,700 Sale Price
40% Off
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1930
s French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Beaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt bronze light fixture with beaded glass, flowers design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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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