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1930s French Provincial Antique Painted Metal Trade Sign 'La Poterie'
1930s French Provincial Antique Painted Metal Trade Sign 'La Poterie'

1930s French Provincial Antique Painted Metal Trade Sign 'La Poterie'

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare antique painted metal French trade sign reading “La Poterie,” mounted on its original

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Distressed French Provincial Armoire, Light Green Wood, 1930s Design
Distressed French Provincial Armoire, Light Green Wood, 1930s Design

Distressed French Provincial Armoire, Light Green Wood, 1930s Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Provincial Style painted armoire with a double-door design and an arched top. The armoire

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

French Provincial Wrought Iron Planter, Distressed White Metal, 1930s
French Provincial Wrought Iron Planter, Distressed White Metal, 1930s

French Provincial Wrought Iron Planter, Distressed White Metal, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage wrought iron metal planter with an ornate, decorative design. It features basket-like holders arranged symmetrically around a center stem, with one positioned at the top and...

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Vintage 1930s French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal

1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1930’s French Gilt Metal Sconces
1930’s French Gilt Metal Sconces

1930’s French Gilt Metal Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930’s gilt metal double light sconces with floral design by Bagues from Iranian

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1930’s French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture
1930’s French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture

1930’s French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930’s French Bagues light fixture with beaded crystals, 8 interior lights

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1930’s French Bagues Large Gilt  Sconces
1930’s French Bagues Large Gilt  Sconces

1930’s French Bagues Large Gilt Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystals sconces with crystal flowers and vase, 2 lights

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930's, Handmade By Greenapple
French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930's, Handmade By Greenapple

French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930's, Handmade By Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

French Provincial Paris Loveseat, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Loveseats

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930's, Handmade By Greenapple
French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930's, Handmade By Greenapple

French Provincial Paris Loveseat in the Style of 1930's, Handmade By Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

French Provincial Paris Loveseat, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Loveseats

Materials

Gold Leaf

Extra Large French Copper Pitcher, c. 1930's
Extra Large French Copper Pitcher, c. 1930's

Extra Large French Copper Pitcher, c. 1930's

Located in Ross, CA

Extra large fully functional copper pitcher made in France around the 1930's.

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Pitchers

Materials

Copper

1930's French Bagues Vase with Flowers Sconces
1930's French Bagues Vase with Flowers Sconces

1930's French Bagues Vase with Flowers Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces.

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple
French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

French Provincial Paris Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple
French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

French Provincial Paris Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade by Greenapple

By GF Modern, Greenapple, Dedar, Lelièvre Paris

Located in Lisboa, PT

French Provincial Paris armchair, Modern collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

1930's French Mirror Sconces
1930's French Mirror Sconces

1930's French Mirror Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French etched mirror and bronze sconces

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Provincial Paris Set/2 Armchairs in the Style of 1930's, By Greenapple
French Provincial Paris Set/2 Armchairs in the Style of 1930's, By Greenapple

French Provincial Paris Set/2 Armchairs in the Style of 1930's, By Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

French Provincial Paris Set of 2 Armchairs, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

1930's French Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
1930's French Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount

1930's French Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver plated sunburst light fixtures with interior lights. Available as 1

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930's French Sunburst Flush Mount
1930's French Sunburst Flush Mount

1930's French Sunburst Flush Mount

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with cut crystal inset and 2 interior lights

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1930’s French Silver Plated Sconces
1930’s French Silver Plated Sconces

1930’s French Silver Plated Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930’s French double light sconces with flower design

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1930's French Bronze and Crystal Sconces with One Light
1930's French Bronze and Crystal Sconces with One Light

1930's French Bronze and Crystal Sconces with One Light

Located in New York, NY

pair of circa 1930's French bronze hand design sconces with crystal backplate, one light

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1930's French Gild Bronze Sconces
1930's French Gild Bronze Sconces

1930's French Gild Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930 French gild bronze sconces with two lights

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Silver Plated Arm Sconces with One Light
1930's French Silver Plated Arm Sconces with One Light

1930's French Silver Plated Arm Sconces with One Light

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French silver plated hand design sconces with one light

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Amethyst crystals
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Amethyst crystals

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

1930's Silvered Metal French Flush Mount
1930's Silvered Metal French Flush Mount

1930's Silvered Metal French Flush Mount

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver leafed metal light fixture with glass inset

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930’s French Beaded Crystals Balloon Chandelier
1930’s French Beaded Crystals Balloon Chandelier

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1930's French Bagues Silver Plated Sconces
1930's French Bagues Silver Plated Sconces

1930's French Bagues Silver Plated Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

a pair of circa 1930's French silver plated sconces with glass body and crystal leaves

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1930’s French Silvered Sunburst Flush Mount
1930’s French Silvered Sunburst Flush Mount

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals 8 interior lights

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces
1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces

1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French silvered leaf metal sconces with glass birds design

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair 1930’s French Gilt Bronze Double Light Sconces with Arm
Pair 1930’s French Gilt Bronze Double Light Sconces with Arm

Pair 1930’s French Gilt Bronze Double Light Sconces with Arm

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt bronze sconces with arm holding double lights

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

French Country Design Pine Dining Table with drawer, France 1930's
French Country Design Pine Dining Table with drawer, France 1930's

French Country Design Pine Dining Table with drawer, France 1930's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

French Country Design Pine Dining Table with a single drawer. Made in France, 1930's / 40's period

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

1930's French Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass
1930's French Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass

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.

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount
1930's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount

1930's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French gilt metal sunburst light fixture

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930's French Nickel Plated Crystal Light Fixture
1930's French Nickel Plated Crystal Light Fixture

1930's French Nickel Plated Crystal Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French (probably Bagues) bought in Pairs, beautiful crystals on body. (2 available

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers
1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers

1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers

Located in New York, NY

circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with crystal flowers (4 interior lights)

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Pair of 1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces

Pair of 1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces from Parisian Hotel

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture
1930's French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1930’s French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount
1930’s French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount
1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930’s French Gilt Metal Bush Shape Sconces
1930’s French Gilt Metal Bush Shape Sconces

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.

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
1930's French Light Fixture with Opaline Glass

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals

1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt bronze light fixture with crystals inset.

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Bagues Crystal Chandelier with 6 Lights
1930's French Bagues Crystal Chandelier with 6 Lights

1930's French Bagues Crystal Chandelier with 6 Lights

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and crystals chandelier with 6 lights from The Waldorf

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

1930's French Bagues Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
1930's French Bagues Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Modernist Sculptural Oak Table, 1930s
French Modernist Sculptural Oak Table, 1930s

French Modernist Sculptural Oak Table, 1930s

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

A striking example of interwar French modernism, this carved oak table from the 1930s blends

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

1930's French Silver Plated Chandelier with Rock Crystals
1930's French Silver Plated Chandelier with Rock Crystals

1930's French Silver Plated Chandelier with Rock Crystals

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930's Silver plated chandelier with Rock crystal hangings. Available pair

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

1930s French Silvered Metal Sconces
1930s French Silvered Metal Sconces

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

1930's French Etched Mirror and Gilt Bronze Sconces
1930's French Etched Mirror and Gilt Bronze Sconces

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with Crystal Leaves
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with Crystal Leaves

1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with Crystal Leaves

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with glass leaves design.

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

1930's French Small Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
1930's French Small Flush Mount with Opaline Glass

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Beaded Glass
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Beaded Glass

1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Beaded Glass

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930's French gilt bronze light fixture with beaded glass, flowers design

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals Flowers
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals Flowers

1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with interior lights

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1930's French 5 Lights Tulips Sconces with Amethyst Crystals
1930's French 5 Lights Tulips Sconces with Amethyst Crystals

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

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1930's French Bagues Flush Mount with Orange Glass Leaves
1930's French Bagues Flush Mount with Orange Glass Leaves

1930's French Bagues Flush Mount with Orange Glass Leaves

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal light fixture with colored glass leaves

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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

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1930s French Provincial For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930s French provincial you’re looking for. Each 1930s French provincial for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1930s French provincial — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right 1930s French provincial, those designed in Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1930s French provincial over the years, but those crafted by Henriot Quimper, Sarreguemines and Don Ruseau are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1930s French Provincial?

A 1930s French provincial can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,750, while the lowest priced sells for $80 and the highest can go for as much as $11,000.

A Close Look at French-provincial Furniture

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.

Questions About 1930s French Provincial
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your French furniture is provincial, examine its decorative flourishes. Provincial furniture often showed off a white painted finish with gold gilt accents. Many pieces feature carvings depicting mythological subjects or floral motifs. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted French provincial furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.