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
1920 French Orange and Clear Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a champagne, orange, and clear crystal chandelier that most likely originated from France in the 1920s. This chandelier has various bulbous orange, and champagn...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
19th Century Zinc Finial Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 19th century architectural finial in zinc, mounted as a table lamp.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Zinc
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
Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of brass crystal and Murano glass in Italy in 1990s.
Perfect original condition.
5x40W, E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible
Category
1990s Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
French Tole Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French tole lantern lamp. Antique brown patinated tole footed lantern candle stand with original early seeded curving glass panels with pierced ven...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,150
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
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
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
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
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
Large-Scale Pair of French Tole Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale pair of French tole lanterns. Late 19th century lanterns with glass-paneled sides. Suitable for table tops or can be wall-mounted. Lanterns are not electrified, but can b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$6,400 / set
Accolay La Borne, ceramic sandstone table lampe France 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Large fawn-colored enameled sandstone lamp.
The body of the lamp is perforated in several places through which the double lighting diffuses a poetic light.
the lamp is signed "AA h...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Sandstone
Large French Antique Iron Chandelier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large French Iron Chandelier. Impressive handcrafted iron chandelier. This piece could be use inside or outside in a French or European Style patio covered area. This unique chandeli...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Large Pair French Brass Candlesticks
Located in Swadlincote, GB
Good pair French pierced brass candlesticks,doublenbulb holders, in overall very good condition.
32" high
8" diameter
You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phon...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$678 / set
1920’s French Bagues Silver Leaf Large Sconces with Three Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920’s French silvered metal Large Bagues sconces with 3 lights, crystal body and flowers
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1900’s Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights. Original finish and patina
Category
Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
18th-Century French Baroque Carved Wood Altar Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French lamp showcases masterful craftsmanship and timeless design. Originally a carved wooden architectural element, this piece has been beautifully repur...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Walnut
1940
s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals. Available pair
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Massive Hand-Carved Giltwood Italian Twelve Arm Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Massive hand-carved and gilded Italian twelve arm chandelier newly wired. Giltwood garland hand-carved around its green painted and gilded fluted body. Restored with twelve newly for...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Bronze
Iron Wall Sconce with Fleur De Lis
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic French bronze
iron sconce with Fleur de Lis.
Newly rewired for US usage.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Bronze
$581 Sale Price
25% Off
1930’s French Silvered Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930’s French silvered sunburst flush mount with two lairs of leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
1930’s Gilt Bronze with Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s Gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate and crystals hangings
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930s French Bagues Silver Leaf Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s silver leaf metal sconces with glass leaves and body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$8,800 / set
1930
s French Bagues Beaded Crystals Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues chandeliers with glass leaves and beaded crystals. 12 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1940’s Bagues Gilt Metal and Crystals Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of of 1940’s French large Bagues gilt metal sconces with a big crystal base on body and glass leaves. 3 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930
s French Gilt Metal Flush Mount with Frosted Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixtures flush mounted with frosted glass inset
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
1920
s French Bronze Small Urn Shape Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French small gilt bronze urn shape sconces with twisted two arms
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair 1930
s Large French Bagues Silver Leafed 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silver leafed sconces with three light and cut glass body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930
s French 5 Lights Tulips Sconces with Amethyst Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French tulips shaped sconces with amethyst crystals
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French nickel plated light fixture with blown glass inset
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Nickel
1920
s Large Bronze and Crystal Hangings Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s large bronze chandelier with different color crystal pendants, with 8 lights and 8 interior lights
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French Style Bronze Wall Sconces Grape Cluster Details
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of French style bronze two socket wall sconces. Ribbon bow top detail. Body has grape cluster with leaf designs. Acanthus leaf candleholder. Gold with variegated red patina. On ...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Mercury Glass French Lamp Warren Kessler New York
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Warren Kessler mercury glass lamp. French design gas lamp design. Mercury glass with detail filagree accent.
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
Coral House Lamp from Maison Charles, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Coral House Lamp from Maison Charles, 1970s
Vintage Design
*The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
Additional information:
M...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s Sunburst Gilt Bronze Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930’s French Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French double light sconces with flower design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$5,800 / set
1930
s French Bagues Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
a very unusual pair of French circa 1930's Bagues sconces with beaded crystals and crystal hangings
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$5,800 / set
Pair of French Syphon Lamps
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of 19th century Paris bistro syphon soda bottles converted to table lamps. Caning over glass, with pewter fittings and porcelain bases. 33” to top of harp, 23” to socket.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Pewter
$1,200 Sale Price
27% Off
1930
s French Etched Mirror and Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / item
1930
s Large French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's Large French Bagues gilt metal sconces with cut glass body and leaves.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Large Blue and White French Porcelain Table Lamp with High Relief Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Blue and White French Provincial Style Table Lamp
This captivating French porcelain table lamp, circa 1920s, features a beautifully de...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair 1930
s French Gilt Bronze Lire Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze lyre shaped sconces with crystal hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Mirrors Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century French gilt bronze sconces with beveled mirror backplate and two lights
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces wit ribbon and twisted arms
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1930
s French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces, original finish and patina, unusual large sized.
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
Pair of Vintage Two-Arm Iron Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage two-arm iron sconces from France. Newly wired for use within the USA. Sold together and priced $1,400 for the pair.
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel
$1,400 / set
Compatible Pair Of 19th Century Majolica Ceramic Lidded Urns Mounted As Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Compatible pair of Majolica ceramic lidded urns hand painted with floral bouquets, baskets, foliate scrolls, cornucopias and geometric motifs. in blue, gold, white and rust. The lamp...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Grande Lampe Hubert Olivier en céramique française décor French Riviera 1990
By Olivier U
Located in London, England
La très grande lampe de décoration du fabricant Hubert Olivier est bien plus qu'un simple éclairage ; elle est une véritable œuvre d'art. Fabriquée en c...
Category
1990s French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Bronze Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful 19th century French bronze baccarat chandelier. It is rewired, and ready to hang.
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$10,240 Sale Price
20% Off
French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels
Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Bronze gold gilded, three light, 20th C., lantern light with canopy. It is adorned with a series of chain swags with molded tassels and ribbons decorating the cylinder glass. The bot...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Handcrafted French Provincial, Spanish Colonial Wall Lantern Light Fixture
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Handcrafted with heirloom precision, the French Provincial Wall Lantern celebrates historic ironwork design with refined architectural balance. Each piece is handmade in Southern Cal...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel
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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