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
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
Scandinavian Handmade Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable.
Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable f...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture with interior lights and glass leaves
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of Vintage Metal Pineapple Table Lamps – Ornate Neoclassical Style
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautifully restored pair of vintage metal pineapple table lamps exudes neoclassical charm with a striking sculptural design. Featuring a highly detailed cast zinc pineapple...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Zinc
$1,483 Sale Price / set
45% Off
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
$4,800 / set
1930
s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with 8 interior lights and glass leaves and flowers
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930 French Bagues Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
French Bagues hand painted chandelier with 6 light and crystal hangings
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
White Opaline Glass
Marble Apothecary Jar Table Lamp, 1940s-1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage white opaline glass jar lamp features a traditional blue and gold decor with the lettering inside of a framed medallion surrounded by small flo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble, Gold, Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
Petite French Empire Style Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Petite French empire style crystal basket chandelier.
This is a lovely little piece it has a bright brass frame hung with chains forming a basket and a brass roundel...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Classic Style Lantern , Bronze Finish , English style , Beveled Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good size Lantern made for a Lighting Designer in Los Angeles . All metal body metal finished in a Bronze Finish . Has a Ceiling Canopy of 6" dia . Total drop from Canopy to botto...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920 French Glazed Porcelain Blue Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's French glazed porcelain blue table lamps with bronze base
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$5,200 / set
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
Jacques Poussine huge ceramic lamp. Unique work. Sant Vicens France circa 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Unique work by Jacques Poussine.
Huge enameled ceramic lamp, superb decoration with abstract and organic patterns mastered only by Jacques Poussine.
Magnificent work of firing and ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$5,800 / set
1930
s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals 8 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$16,000 / item
Vintage Murano Opaline Glass Table Lamps White Gold
Located in Smyrna, GA
Vintage French glass table lamps in White Opaline. The ethereal glow of the glass is courtesy of the Opaline. The WHITE MIST color has a slight hint of PALE YELLOW, rimmed with hand-...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Rustic Mid-Century White Painted and Gilt Metal 8-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rustic white painted and gilt metal eight-light chandelier in the French Provincial style.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal
1930’s Gilt Bronze Double Tiers Scalloped shaped Chandelier with 24 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French double tier scalloped shaped chandelier with 24 lights. Newly rewired (UL)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run alon...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930s French Bagues Six Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues chandelier with crystals hangings and six lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930 French Beaded Crystal Chandelier 11 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bague's beaded crystal chandelier with 11 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large French 1940s Wrought Iron
Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This large chandelier is constructed using cut glass and rock crystal on a patinated 'verdigris' wrought iron frame.
Made in France in the 1940s, the craftsmanship is of a very high...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
A Splendid French Emerald Green and Gold 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Splendid French Emerald Green and Gold 6 Arm Chandelier
This is an excellent quality large piece, the toleware leaves have a bright gilded finish and they form an open cage which ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940’s French Bagues 12 Lights Chandelier with Glass Body
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French gilt metal 12 lights chandelier with glass leave and body. In great condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930
s French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal sunburst light fixture
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,800 / item
1930
s French Bagues Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze chandelier with beaded crystal flowers on body. Available pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930
s French Silver Plated Crystals Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated chandelier with crystals and glass leaves 12 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1900
s French Silver Plated Chandelier with Rock and Amethyst Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's silver plated chandelier with rock and Amethyst crystal hangings, and crystal flowers, bought in Paris.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Bronze
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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
1940
s Italian Small Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian small crystal chandelier with dark patinated finish
Category
1940s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large 1930
s French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French molded glass light fixture with interior light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / item
Pair of Terracotta Trompe L
oeil Table Lamps Attributed to Urbano Zaccagnini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury terracotta table lamps with an unusual Trompe L'oeil style composition depicting a white glazed vessel with a knotted rope and t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940’s French beaded crystals chandelier with black flowers, crystals ribbons. Two lairs of interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Toleware Bouillotte style lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a vintage French Provisional Toleware bouillotte lamp. Bouillotte lamps were a French style of lamp that originated around the 18th century, the distinguishing ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Tin
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 Lighting
Materials
Mirror
French Empire Style Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore 2 swan arm round base bouillotte table lamp with oval green tole shade.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Distressed Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
A distressed tole bouillotte lamp, mid-20th century.
8 inches wide (at base) by 6 ½ inches deep by 33 ¼ inches tall;
shade measures 13 ¾ inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940
s Small Glass Lantern with Grape Design
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's small etched glass lantern with grape design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
1920s Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with two lights
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an add...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
1940’s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with beaded crystals (12 interior lights)
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1930
s French Small Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 Freich gilt metal flush mounted light fixture with opaline glass inset ( 2 interior lights)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French sunburst light fixture with interior lights, no included chain and canopy
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930
s Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930’s Opaline glass table lamps with gilt design. Selling as a set of two, price per pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930
s French Large Bagues Gilt Metal 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal 3 lights sconces with glass leaves.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930
s French Bagues Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French silver plated sconces with glass body and crystal leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$6,800 / set
1930
s French Gild Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French gild bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Crystal 5 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s 5 lights sconces with crystal flowers, and amethyst glass leaves
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$6,800 / set
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an add...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
1920’s Fench Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French silvered metal chandelier with crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandeliers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandeliers
These are lovely pieces, they have a brass frame hung with chains of cut crystal beads, completed at the bottom with 5 ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Empire Style Silver Plate Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style (20th century) silver plate 2 arm bouillotte /desk table lamp with oval tole decorated shade and horn motif (priced as pair).
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver
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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