Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Other
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Chrome, Nickel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Bronze, Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Agate, Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
1960s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Wrought Iron
1950s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Bamboo
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Silver Plate, Bronze
1950s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Bronze
1930s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Blown Glass
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
1960s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic, Oak, Silk
1970s American French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Tin
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
1960s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Wood
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Silver
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic, Rope
1960s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
1970s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
1970s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Stone
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Art Glass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Composition
1980s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Oak
1930s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Metal, Brass
1970s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Metal
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
1970s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Sandstone
1960s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
1960s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Marble
1930s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Mercury Glass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic, Earthenware, Porcelain
Mid-20th Century French Baroque Revival Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Gold Leaf
1970s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Onyx, Bronze
1930s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Bronze
1960s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Ceramic
20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Bronze
1970s French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Crystal, Brass
1970s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Brass
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Bronze
1940s French French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Vintage French Provincial Lamps
Wood
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Vintage French Provincial Lamps For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Vintage French Provincial Lamps?
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.
Finding the Right lighting for You
The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.
Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.
Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat.
Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.
As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.
There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation.
With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.
The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.