French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
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
Antique French Coolie Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Frill Milk Glass Wall Task Light
An early French glass coolie light. The milk glass shade is made from opaque glass has a delicate frill shape. The light has r...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – H
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal 2 Lights Sconces with Crystal Birds
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with bird's design and glass leaves 2 lights
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1930’s French Birds Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
1930 French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$5,800 / set
Large Pair of Maison Baguès Wall Sconces With Parrot, Urns & 3 Torches
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of large Maison Baguès wall sconces with their iconic parrot and urn design. This set have 3 torches per light, we also have pairs with 2 bulb holders. Please...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues silver leaf metal, crystal birds and body two lights sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal 3 Lights Sconces with Crystal Birds
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal 3 lights sconces with crystal birds design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Gold Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds and body two lights sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair 1930’s Bagues one light sconces silver leaf
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French one light sconces in silver finish and newly rewired for the US.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
1940’s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Bird Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystal bird sconces with glass leaves
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silvered leaf metal sconces with glass birds design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
$8,800 / set
Set of Four French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The each lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb.
Light bulbs are not incl...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Gilt Wrought Iron Carved Wood Two-Arm Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of gilt wrought iron two-arm wall sconces, beautifully decorated with leaf on hand-carved and hand-painted giltwood in French Provincial Style, France, 1880-1890. The wall sco...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1930s French Gilt Metal Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s french gilt metal sconces with glass leaves and crystal body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$5,800 / set
Flowers & Leaf Embellished Electrified Wall Sconces, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming pair of wall sconces with ceramic flowers, wired for the US.
The sconces are in as found condition with the original finish.
A faded metal finish in the background highlight...
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
$478 Sale Price
60% Off
Set of 3 French Provincial Wall Candle Sconces Lights
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Metal Candle Wall Sconces from France. Impressive set of three candle sconces that accomodate a single candle in each. This set of three in a neutral color is aestheticall...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 20th-century French wall lanterns exudes timeless elegance with their aged brass finish and refined design.
The tapered silhouettes feature subtly curved roofs, each adorned with a miniature architectural window detail on the upper panel, adding charm and character. Encased in glass, the single candle-style lights create a soft, inviting glow reminiscent of antique gas lanterns...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
$3,950 / set
French Pair of Vintage Brass and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of vintage mid-20th century French “Maria Theresa” style wall sconces in a dazzling array of glass blowing techniques, set off with brass hardware. Each sconce features a pair...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
1930's French Bagues Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues crystal bird and silver plated metal sconces with 2 lights. Available 4 pairs, price per pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's French Single Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1920's French small silver plated one light sconces with etched mirror backplate
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,900 / set
1930' French Gilt Bronze Small Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces from Parisian Hotel
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$12,000 / set
1920s French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s silvered leafed metal sconces with rock crystal hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Rock Crystal
1930’s French Bagues 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues double light sconces with mirrored cut crystal body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$6,800 / set
1930's French Three Light Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s gilt metal 3 lights sconces with crystal leaves and flowers
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$7,800 / set
1930's French Bagues Crystal Bird Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal sconces with parrot's design and glass leaves. With 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1930’s French Bagues Large Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystals sconces with crystal flowers and vase, 2 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$16,000 / set
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930’s Venetian Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Venetian etched mirrored backplate sconces
Category
1930s Italian Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror
1940's French Sunburst Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze sunburst double light sconces.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
1930's French Bagues Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French silver plated sconces with glass body and crystal leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
$6,800 / set
1930's French Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched mirror and bronze sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / item
1930's French Large Bagues Gilt Metal 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal 3 lights sconces with glass leaves.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - A Pair -Electrified with Charming Patina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite pair of antique wrought iron wall sconces. These timeless pieces feature intricate scroll...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
$800 Sale Price / set
60% Off
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1940’s French Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 140’s French Bagues double lights sconces with swirled body
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$6,800 / set
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
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
1920s Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with two lights
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
1920s French Bronze Double Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French bronze sconces with two lights.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Pair of French Provincial Bronze Wall Sconces with Leaf Ornaments
Located in Middleburg, VA
A graceful pair of 19th-century French Provincial wall sconces, made in Paris circa 1860. Originally designed for gas lighting and later converted to electric, these sconces feature ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
A pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights The lights are in the classical style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights
The lights are in the classical style, hung with crystal lustres, they are in brass with an age darkened patina
Each light has 2 branches wi...
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1910s Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rafia Wall Lights, XXth
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of rafia wall lights, metal structure, Bulb E 27, they are delivered with the electrical material.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Raffia
$1,437 / set
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by Coco Chanel, exudes timeless sophistication and charm. Crafted from gilt metal, these sconces feature a stunning wheat s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1920 Etched Carved Mirror Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Originally made for candles, elegantly etched and carved mirror back sconces with blown glass original arms and cups, electrified.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Glass, Mirror
$2,300 / 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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Steel
$1,400 / set
Antique French Coolie Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Bracket Task Light
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has retaine...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
French Antique Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder Sconce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique forged iron candle holder - sconce. Maker information is not available. Unmarked. Spanish Hacienda Reviva...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wired Wall Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
Classic French gilt bronze wall sconces, newly rewired and ready to hang.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
c 1900 French Beaded Rare Lavender Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces One of Kind
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with small Murano lavender drops (these are true lavender, they look darker in photos) One of a kind sconces! Completel...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Bird Sconces with Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's gilt metal sconces with glass bird's design and glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
French Provincial wall lights and sconces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial wall lights and sconces 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 wall lights and sconces, popular names associated with this style include Maison Baguès, and Edward F. Caldwell & Co.. 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 wall lights and sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $16,000 while the average work can sell for $4,200.
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