French Provincial Lanterns
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
Green-Painted French Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Green-painted French glass paneled iron lantern circa 1900-1930. Newly wired with a drop-cluster of three candelabra lights. Includes chain and a canopy (listed measurements do not i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
19th Century French Green-Painted Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French green-painted Copper and glass paneled lantern circa 1850-1889. Remnants of light green paint over natural verdigris green and mottled gray patina and nice, large...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Copper and glass paneled lanterns circa 1865-1884. Blue-green verdigris patina. Originally served as a gas-lit street lanterns - now newly-wired with a dr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron
Large French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely large iron lantern, France, circa 1880-1900 . Very special type of lantern without a door. You can open the lantern by sliding the glass upwards.
Weathered.
H:50cm W:21cm D:2...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass paneled sides. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Tin
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( some of the glass once replaced )
Measures: H:26,5-32,5cm W:10,5-12,5cm
Measurement here below of t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French Brass Night Watchman’s Lantern This is a lovely piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Brass Night Watchman’s Lantern
This is a lovely piece, originally an oil lamp, it has been given a new lease of life with the addition of elec...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern. Its design is wonderful due to its simplicity, France, circa 1800-1850.
Beautiful weathered.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French Palace Size Carved Wood Architectural Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French palace size carved wood architectural lantern. This is not currently electrified you will need your electrician to install. Extremely large scale and incredible wood...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wood
Unique 5 light 5 panel Glazed French Wrought Iron Large Lantern Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
one of four all listed separately
Gilt metal. 5 glass panels. 5 candlestick lights. 44 1/2" h x 25 1/2" w x 25 1/2" d.
Condition
Scratches. Gilt loss. Oxidation. We recommend all ...
Category
Early 2000s European French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
High Quality Wrought Iron 5 Panel 5 Light Glazed Chandelier Lantern
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
1 of 4 listed separately.
Gilt metal. 5 glass panels. 5 candlestick lights. 44 1/2" h x 25 1/2" w x 25 1/2" d.
Condition
Scratches. Gilt loss. Oxidation. We recommend all lighting ...
Category
Early 2000s European French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gorgeous 5 light 5 panel Glazed Wrought Iron Lantern Chandelier
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
one of four all listed separately
Gilt metal. 5 glass panels. 5 candlestick lights. 44 1/2" h x 25 1/2" w x 25 1/2" d.
Condition
Scratches. Gilt loss. Oxidation. We recommend all ...
Category
Early 2000s European French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gorgeous Large Gilded Wrought Iron 5 Sided Glazed 5 Light Chandelier Lantern
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Gilt metal. 5 glass panels. 5 candlestick lights. 44 1/2" h x 25 1/2" w x 25 1/2" d.
Condition
Scratches. Gilt loss. Oxidation. We recommend all lighting be rewired.
Category
Early 2000s European French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Black-painted hexagonal street lantern from the South of France. Newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Includes chain and canopy (listed height does not include c...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Steel
Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sid
Located in Chillerton, 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 ...
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1910s Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 1950s Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall lanterns were made in France in the 1950s. Made in an antique style with the original eglomise glass backs. A really elegant design with the curved glass f...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850.
Beautiful weathered. Glass is old but to my opinion of later date.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
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
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Iron
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 Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
French Tole and Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French tole and glass lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass paneled sides. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Tin
French Tole and Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French tole and glass lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass paneled sides. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
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 Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Iron
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850.
Beautiful weathered.
measurements: H:23,5/33 cm W:10,5 cm D:11 cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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...
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1990s American French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
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 Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
19th Century French Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic Late 19th Century French verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain.
This is a fabulous fully glazed verdigris copper lantern featuring a beautiful-pierced frame with a t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper
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 Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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 Lanterns
Materials
Glass
1940's Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with leaves design and three interiors lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Glass
1940's Grape Design Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with grape design and three interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Glass
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Charles Edwards Custom French Lantern Pendant Fixture, Mahogany & Nickel, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Custom French Lantern Pendant fixture, Mahogany & Nickel, UK. This Charles Edwards Custom French lantern ceiling light fixture is finished with a scalloped polished n...
Category
Late 20th Century British French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( glass once replaced )
Measures: H:28-32cm W:12-15cm D:12-15cm
Measurement here below of the larges...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper
French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1800- 1850.
Weathered and some old repairs. Glass of later date.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( glass once replaced )
Measures: H:30-31cm W:12-13cm D:12-13cm
Measurement here below of the larg...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large French Rococo Brass Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo brass glass lantern hall light
A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the lantern has 6 glass sides each etched with a starburst at the centre, the decorative b...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Giltwood Lantern with 4 Lights, Hand-Carved Reproduction
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large giltwood lantern with 4 lights, hand-carved reproduction.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Gold Finished Wrought Iron Lanterns with Textured Glass and Glass Beads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gold finished wrought iron lanterns with textured glass and glass beads. Already rewired for US Lighting Standards.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
French Wrought Iron Lantern with Amber Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Wrought iron lantern with textured amber glass panels. French. Early 20th Century
Dimensions:
Height: 40
Width (Diameter): 14.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron outdoor Lantern
Located in palm beach, FL
Monumental wrought iron outdoor Lantern suspended by a coat hook. These majestic lanterns are most decorative. 9 are available!
The work of wrough...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Empire Style Ceiling Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of matching French Empire style ceiling lamps with a gold gilt frame and iridescent beads.
Circa: 20th century.
Measures: H: 7 1/2" W: 9 1/2".
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique French Iron Wall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed lantern approximate 27” height and 30 height including bracket. 19” depth from wall. 18” wide.
Old glass with crackle appearance. Scroll iron work and 3 light c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
French Black Iron Lantern from the 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French lantern out of iron, glass shades circa 1940
Black, conical, hexagonal body with sweeping exterior decoration out of metal straps.
4 glass panes and 1 socket
Body dimensions ...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large French Provincial Wrought Iron Lantern, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and large French Provincial lantern.
Striking French design from the 1950s.
Wrought iron frame with original hand blown glass panels.
Rewired with one socket for E-27 lig...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Glass Lantern
By Herve Baume
Located in Washington, DC
Herve Baume new glass bell jar lantern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French Copper and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Charming French Antique copper lantern with metal base. The lantern, without glass, has a wonderful aged patina with some verdigris. Would look great with a large candle in it or cou...
Category
19th Century English Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Copper
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 Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Copper and glass paneled lantern circa 1850-1889. Beautiful natural verdigris green patina and nice, large scale. Originally served as a gas-lit street lantern - ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Steel, Iron
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal/ glass lantern, France, circa 1750-1800.
Wonderful period piece. Weathered and small repair from around 1900.
H:28cm W:12,5cm D:15,5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Green Lantern Pendant
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful 19th century Green painted metal French lantern. This does not come wired.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French Provincial lanterns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial lanterns 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 lanterns 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 lanterns made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lanterns, popular names associated with this style include and Charles Edwards. 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 lanterns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $327 and tops out at $10,800 while the average work can sell for $2,600.
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