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 Beaded Crystals Balloon Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French gilt metal chandelier with beaded crystals, balloon shape and design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of French Style Bronze Three-Arm Gold Dore Sconces Fruit and Floral Details
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning pair French style gold doré bronze three socket sconces. Twisted arms with grape clusters details. Fruit designs at the top featuring pineapple, grapes and apples. Three-dim...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Delft Style Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp
By Delft
Located in Lomita, CA
Blue and white baluster shape and delicately carved fleur de lys in blue on white ceramic is reason enough to covet this beautiful oversized table lamp produced between 1940 and 1960. The collar like neck complements the gold circular wooden base. The shaped baluster body has a white tin-glaze and is also decorated with cobalt-blue diamonds. The lamp stands 42 inches tall overall with its original harp and 29 inches from the socket to base. The lamp is in very good condition except for some minor pitting to the glaze finish.
The exceptional fleur de lys motif on this lamp has been used historically by French...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$503 Sale Price
40% Off
Anthropomorphic Ceramic Lamp Maurice Camos, French Artist, Unique Work, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in leucate, FR
Amazing anthropomorphic ceramic lamp.
Unique work, signed under the base.
Very good condition, made in the 60s
Made by the French ceramist and singer artist...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1930
s French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated bronze light fixture with Opaline glass, 2 interiors lights. Height could be adjust
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Hand-Carved Bleached Walnut Single-Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of hand-carved bleached walnut single-arm sconces circa 1930-1954, France. Newly-wired for use within the USA. Each sconce accommodates a candelabra-size bulb. Six total sconces...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Walnut
1920s Bagues Floral Design Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Bagues sconces with flowers design and two lights
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
Albert Tormos, French massive stone sculpture lamp with abstract design, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
French massive stone sculpture lamp with abstract design.
This brutalist lamp was made in the 70s by the French sculptor / painter / poet Albert Tormos (signature on the back). It w...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Stone
Large Hand-Carved Silver Gilt Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large hand-carved silver gilt chandelier with eight arms. Circa 1930-1959 French chandelier, hand-carved in wood in a nice, generous scale. Original silvered finish with some losses ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930
s French Bagues Light Fixture with White and Amethyst glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues light fixture with white and amethyst glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930’s Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's silver plated metal sunburst flush mount light fixture with 2 innterior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Italian Style Tole and Carved Wood Two-Arm Sconces with Wood Drops
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of six Italian style tole and carved wood two-arm sconces with wood drops. Lovely worn patina. Newly wired and ready for installation. Priced per...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of 20th-century French wrought iron chandeliers, showcasing elegant craftsmanship with their intricate scrollwork and candle-style lights. Each chandelier is designed ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Marbro Vintage French Style Monumental Incised Ceramic Gold Marbled Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The color and condition is wonderful. The design is Marbro Lamp Company of Los Angeles. The color is marbled gold and yellows. The size is monumental.
A 1960s table lamp, following French style. Hand glazed with a speckled lava-like texture full of expressionistic explosions. There is hand etching of flowers on the surface of the lamp. Exquisite.
Mid-century modern French style lamps...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$4,079 Sale Price
40% Off
1930
s French Bagues Vase design 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt metal Bagues sconces with 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
An Ormulu-Mounted Baluster Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
AN ORMOLU-MOUNTED BALUSTER
VASE LAMP
Continental, early 20th century
A ceramic vase of flattened baluster shaped body finely painted with
"Deutsche Blumen"style of decoration.
The ev...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run along rails so that the...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Red Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Red Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run along rails so that the candles can...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,000 / item
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run along rai...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930
s French Bagues Silvered Metal 5 Lights Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair circa 1930's French Bagues silvered metal 5 lights sconces with glass leaves design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
1930
s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated chandelier with flower crystals inset. (Pair available)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930s French Silvered Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French silvered simple small sconces with crystal body and flower with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$4,800 / set
1920s Single Light Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s single light sunburst sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
French Tole and Glass Polychrome Pastel Flower Cage Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Tole and glass polychrome pastel flower cage pendant light, circa the 1950s.
Adorable cage-shaped pendant light fixture made of hand-painted metal in polychrome pastel tones, adorned with flowers and leaves. A single light with a frosted, hand-painted glass lampshade...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940
s French Light Green Glass Table Lamps with Hand Painting
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French light green glass table lamps with hand painted flowers design
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Art Glass
1940’s Silver Leaves French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 1940’s silver leaf sconces with crystal body , original finish.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
1930
s French Bagues Crystal Chandelier with 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and crystals chandelier with 6 lights from The Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930
s French Bagues Vase with Flowers Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$6,800 / set
Italian Chandelier in Wood, Gilt-Iron and Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Italian chandelier in wood, gilt-iron and glass. Italian chandelier decorated in hand blown glass pendants, beads and crystal prisms, suspended from an iron and turned wood frame. Wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
1930’s Silver Leaf and Gilt Metal Wheat Shape Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s silver leaf and gold leaf metal wheat light fixture with six lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture unusual size, (different finish available)
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
1930
s French Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture with 9 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with 9 lights
Category
1930s European 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
1930
s French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal cylindrical shape light fixture with 5 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Hubert Olivier Table Lamp, Enameled Ceramic, Blue
Yellow, 1980
Located in London, England
Lampe Hubert Olivier en céramique bleue et jaune, France, 1980, vendue sans abat-jour. Cette lampe, qui fait partie d'une collection unique, possède une très grande hauteur sans abat...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$530 Sale Price
30% Off
French White and Cobalt Crystal Chandelier Light Fitting
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French White and Cobalt Crystal Chandelier Light Fitting
A Charming Little French Light fitting, the age darkened twisted brass frame is set with clear coloured beads and flowers a...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sid
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern
This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sides
The lamp is wired for electricity and ready to hang it will have to be connected to an electrical ...
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maison Charles Chrome and Nickel Pineapple Table Lamp French Provincial 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Charles chrome and nickel pineapple table lamp French Provincial 1960s.
Wired for the U.S. and uses a max. 75 watts light bulb.
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Rare " Anchor " Rope Wall Sconces by Adrien Audoux
Frida Minnet, France, 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
This exquisite and rare wall sconce is a true collector's item from the Mid-Century period. Created by the renowned French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet in the 1950s, thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Hemp, Rope
1930
s French Gilt Metal Leaves Light Fixture with 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt metal leaves shape light fixtures with 5 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass leaves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s silver plated light fixture with interior lights ,and glass leaves design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930
s French Bagues Sconces with 3 Scroll Arms and Beaded Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with three scroll arms and beaded crystals and hanging crystals
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Stoneware Artist Made Rooftile Wall Lamp, France 1960
s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage One of a Kind Stoneware Artist Made Rooftile Wall Lamp. Made in France, 1960's period. Signed on the rooftile: Castelnaudry - Guiraud. Made with a heavy Fer Forge lamp holder...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1930
s Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930’s Opaline glass table lamps with gilt design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Lampes Georgia Jacob Francaise en résine et socle marbre Vintage 1970 (lot de 2)
Located in London, England
Les lampes de Georgia Jacob sont un véritable hommage au design innovant des années 70, alliant à la fois esthétique et fonctionnalité. Inspirées par la forme d’une torche enflammée,...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble
Handmade adjustable french provincial rattan ceiling lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade adjustable 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...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rattan
1930 French Maison Bagues Brass Small Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues small chandelier with hanging glass flowers and leaves on body with 5 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Seiz Breur style bobbin floorlamp, France, mid-20th century
Located in Lyon, FR
Elegant floor lamp in turned and carved oak, featuring a rhythmic bobbin design, in the style of the Seiz Breur movement and reminiscent of the creations of Joseph Savina.
Made in B...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Oak
Wall holder In Bronze of French origins From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Experience an antique atmosphere with this pair of French bronze wall sconces from the 1930s. These wall sconces are more than just lighting fixtures; they are timeless works of art ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Starburst Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze double lights sunburst backplate sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1940
s French Engraved Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1940's French silver plated pair table lamps vase design with engraved ornament on body
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$5,200 / set
Four Hand-Carved Bleached Walnut Single-Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Four hand-carved bleached walnut single-arm sconces circa 1930-1954, France. Newly-wired for use within the USA. Each sconce accommodates a candelabra-size bulb. Sold as a set of fou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Walnut
1930
s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier with 12 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal with crystal flowers and hangings chandelier, 12 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Amethyst crystals
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930’s French silver plate light fixture with flower design amethyst crystals
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Vintage Turned Wood Table Lamp in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina, the hardware and the beauty of the turned portion of this lamp make it a standout. The lamp is in the French taste and was produced in the mid-century, 1950s -1960s. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Walnut
$439 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Brass Three-Arm Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass three-arm horn bouillotte lamp with red & gold tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13"W x 13"D x 27.75"H
Very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1930 French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues 3 lights sconces with silver leaf finish and large crystal pedestal design.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$12,000 / set
1930
s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930.s French silver-plated light fixture with 6 interior lights and beaded crystals
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930s French Small Bagues Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French small Bagues chandelier with crystal flowers and amethyst colored crystals, 4 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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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