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
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
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
Tall Green Marble Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Green Marble Table Lamp
This is a very heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the lamp has a shaped carved central column with Superb Marbling...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble
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
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
Atelier Petitot French Bronze
Brass 6 Light Round Chandelier Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Atelier Petitot style French neoclassical round 6 light chandelier with black & gold clip on Paper Shades, made in the 1950.
Features 5 cast Bronze scalloped Arms holding a cut glas...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier with 12-Light
Located in Pembroke, MA
A large, high-quality French cage-form wrought iron and crystal chandelier, rewired for US with 12-light. The chandelier features heavy cut crystals, some light amethyst or smoke col...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron, Tôle
Large Wrought Iron Two Tier Scrolled Chandelier with Gold Leafs
Located in Asheville, NC
6 Candle stick lights
Wrought Iron with antique gold leaf painted crowns & leaves
36" chain
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,710 Sale Price
30% Off
A Set of 3 French Gilded Brass Chandeliers These are good quality pieces
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Set of 3 French Gilded Brass Chandeliers
These are good quality pieces, they are all of the same pattern, 2 of them have 5 arms and the other one has 6 arms, they all hang on a c...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ruffled Shaded Glass and Brass Fixtures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wonderful design with crown like brass three part top mount with inner mount for the twin lights. Deep ruffled shades in delicate shaded amber to opaline glass. Not wired. Will req...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,275 / set
Elegant Vintage French-Style Crystal Wall Sconce
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless charm and sophistication to your space with this exquisite vintage French-style wall sconce. Featuring ornate brass detailing, two graceful candle-style arms, and delica...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$4,700 / set
Bulbous Ceramic French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bulbous ceramic French table lamp with dome lampshade
The lamp has a large ceramic urn which is decorated as simulated tortoiseshell, it is toppe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Natural raffia pendant lamp, made in France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Natural raffia pendant lamp, custom-made in France, 1960s–70s.
Crafted from natural raffia highlighted with tone-on-tone piping, featuring an original dome shape with cylindrical edg...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Raffia
French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French painted terra cotta urn uplight. Beautiful hand painted details. Add some lighting drama to your home.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
French Art Deco Table Lamp Iron Frosted Glass Light 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish art deco French lamp with wroght iron base
Frosted glass moulded in relief / embossed form
Circa 1930
Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets
Will ship...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has a bright brass crown hun...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Fine Hand Forged Eight-Light Iron Lantern with Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine hand forged iron lantern with glass panels. 8-light.
France, circa 1940.
Dimensions: Height 36" x diameter 14"
CW1385.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Vintage Cast Iron Floor Lamps, Paris, France, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage Cast Iron Floor Lamps, Paris, France Set of 12
Vintage Design
Rare, Series of 12 cast-iron luminaires from the city of Paris, electricity rewired, from the city of Paris, ca...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chandelier serves as a focal point of rustic elegance, full of unique charm and character. Each intricately designed wrought iron detail evokes a sense of romance, capturing the...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920
s Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated and etched mirror sconces with two lights. Available in bronze color
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$5,800 / set
1930
s French Bagues Flush Mount with Orange Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal light fixture with colored glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Hand-Forged Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-forged iron floor lamp upon scrolled three-legged base, newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Sold without shade.
Note...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Agnès Escala, XXL zoomorphic owl ceramic lamp, unique work, France 1970s
By Agnes Escala
Located in leucate, FR
Huge sculpted ceramic owl lamp.
Unique work created by the renowned French ceramist Agnes Escala.
Lamp with subdued lighting, caused by 2 bulbs with chrome caps and its openwork bod...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - A Pair -Electrified with Charming Patina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite pair of antique wrought iron wall sconces. These timeless pieces feature intricate scroll...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$800 Sale Price / set
60% Off
1930
s French Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze light fixture with etched frosted dome inset
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier
The chandelier was acquired through an antique collector's private estate auction. It was originally hung in one of the theaters undergoing ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1920 Etched Carved Mirror Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Originally made for candles, elegantly etched and carved mirror back sconces with blown glass original arms and cups, electrified.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass, Mirror
$2,300 / set
Pair of Rafia Wall Lights, XXth
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of rafia wall lights, metal structure, Bulb E 27, they are delivered with the electrical material.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Raffia
$1,420 / set
Pair Mid-Century Modern Marble-Glazed Ceramic Ginger Jar Style Table Lamps
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of vintage mid-century modern marble-glazed ceramic ginger jar style table lamps.
The lamps feature a rich, swirling luster glaze with a marble-like design.
One lamp has a g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Church Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A very nice pair of brass double bulb church candlestick table lamps.
40" high
12" square
You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.
Alterna...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$812 / set
Vintage Wood Bead and Verde Brass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
All wood and Brass Charming Chandelier.
Category
1980s North American Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cast Brass and Lead Crystal French Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous lead hand-cut crystal pendants and beads on a suspended Brass Frame. Amazing, unusual design and form. Completely rewired with American standard candleabra sockets and wires...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vallauris Blue Ceramic Floor Lamp, Vintage Double Lighting, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in London, England
Sublimez votre intérieur avec cette lampe de sol à double éclairage en céramique et pierre de lave d'une couleur bleu extraordinaire ! Son style vintage possède un charme rétro indén...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Table Lamp, Girandole
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass and crystal chandelier table lamp, girandole
This is a lovely piece, the lamp is lit with 3 lamps, it has a decorative brass bas...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
French Maison Baguès Green Colored Leaves Floral Crystal Prisms Bows Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches with crystal beads. These will arrive rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA or appropriate sockets for your country. A ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is an elab
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
This is an elaborate and very attractive piece, the lamp has a decorative upright set on a round base this supports a 4 branch candelabra...
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Charming French Crystal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming French Crystal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
This is a superb brass chandelier, the brass has a gilded finish and the 6 arms have g...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Elegant French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Wall Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French brass and crystal chandelier wall lamps,
This is a very a pretty pair, the brass the lamps have chains of lusters...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, an old silver plated triple sconce lamp and it comes with it original Toleware shade decorated with mythica...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950
s
Located in Chatham, ON
French toile de jouy style transfer printed lamp - featuring a continuous pattern of flowers and birds on all four sides - green printed pattern on a white glazed ground - original p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
French Pair of Vintage Brass and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of vintage mid-20th century French “Maria Theresa” style wall sconces in a dazzling array of glass blowing techniques, set off with brass hardware. Each sconce features a pair...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Country Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of large French provincial wrought iron two-arm sconces with parcel-gilt and dark green paint. These sconces have been newly-rewired and have beeswax candle sleeves, and would m...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,950 / set
1930’s French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French gilt metal and cut glass sunburst small flush mount
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Table Lamp, Girandole
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass and crystal chandelier table lamp, Girandole
This is a lovely piece, the lamp is lit with 4 lamps, it has a decorative brass bas...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces with Mirrored Backs
2 Pairs Available
Located in Pembroke, MA
Large and impressive pair of French provincial wrought iron sconces with three arms and mirrored backs, (late 19th-early 20th century). Gilded tole acanthus leaf details. Two pairs a...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tôle
French Wine and Gold Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Wine and Gold Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, a brass Triple Bouillotte lamp with its original adjustable toleware shade
A Very traditional design with ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920 Bronze Engraved Bagues Parrots Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt bronze sconces with parrots design. Sconces with three lights
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Two Chic Six-Arm Chandeliers in Lovely French Grey Finish, Gilt Accents.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Two chic six-arm chandeliers in lovely French grey finish, gilt accents. Newly wired and ready for installation. Priced per chandelier.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Tôle
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Tole Urn Lamp Yellow Toile Table Buffet Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century black and mustard yellow tole table lamp in the shape of a French Empire style urn on a pedestal, decorated with toile style Pr...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$490 Sale Price
30% Off
1930
s French Bagues Beaded Glass Chandelier with 9 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1930's French Bagues gilt metal chandelier with beaded crystals, 12 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Rare 1970s Sculptural Stone Lamp Attributed to Albert Tormos, Gard Region France
Located in leucate, FR
This stunning sculptural stone lamp crafted in the Gard region, dating back to the 1970s and attributed to the renowned artist Albert Tormos.
This exceptional piece showcases the ar...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Stone
Macramé rope pendant lamp in the style of Audoux et Minet, France, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Charming macramé pendant lamp made entirely of natural rope, with a wooden top ring, crafted in France in the 1960s, in the style of Audoux and Minet.
Braided rope with an untwisted ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rope
Antique French Sevres Style Turquoise Porcelain Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large antique French Sevres style turquoise trophy vase urn lamp. Made of porcelain featuring a Neoclassical motif with reticulated gilt brass base and painted garden / veran...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$455 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-20th Century Brass Bouillotte Double Dolphin Lamp With Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass double dolphin bouillotte lamp with black tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13.75"W x 7.75"D x 24.25"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has two...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and Impressive late 20th century French inspired Bouillotte lamp by Visual Comfort. Features a four arm candelabra over baluster support and square footed base. The lamp featur...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
French Provincial Floor Lamp Table, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this rare French Provincial floor lamp table, made in the 1960s. Very good vintage condition. Gold accents with hand painted flowers on tripod base and tabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Other
A pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights The lights are in the classical style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights
The lights are in the classical style, hung with crystal lustres, they are in brass with an age darkened patina
Each light has 2 branches wi...
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Italian Amethyst Murano Drops
Balls Beaded Sconces Hand Tied Swag Crystals
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches with crystal prisms. These will arrive rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA or appropriate sockets for your country. B...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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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