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
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
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Flowers & Leaf Embellished Electrified Wall Sconces, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
This set is wired for US and Canada decorated in ceramic flowers & original finish, a fade away look to the original finish, highlighting just the flowers when lit.
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Pair of French Provincial Wall Candle Sconces
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Metal Candle Wall Sconces, France
Impressive Pair of Candle Sconces that accomodates 5 candles each. This set in a neutral color is aesthetically pleasing in their style...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Maison Baquès Crystal & Gilt Iron Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of early 20th century French Maison Baqués crystal and gilt iron urn form wall sconces. In the shape of bouquets with two lights and floral leaf detail. Includes wires to elect...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
1930's French Bagues Two Lights Birds Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds and body two lights sconces
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of bronze and crystals French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crystals wall sconces, France circa 1900s.
The French sconces have a bronze frame with a Lyre shape.
The antique sconces are fully ornate with crystals: a few of them in past...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Wall holder In Bronze of French origins From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Experience an antique atmosphere with this pair of French bronze wall sconces from the 1930s. These wall sconces are more than just lighting fixtures; they are timeless works of art ...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930’s French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues sconces with silvered leaf finish and two lights
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
A Superb pair of French Neo Classical Large Brass Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb pair of French Neo Classical Large Brass Wall Lights
A very handsome pair of large very Heavy Brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style with acanthus leaf an...
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Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
19thc Signed French Dore Bronze Sconces
Located in Pasadena, CA
Great used condition. Both have wear from age and use. One of the sconces has a slightly darker coloration from age. Purchaser may want to clean/polish slightly. Otherwise in great c...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's French Single Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French small silver plated one light sconces with etched mirror backplate
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Silver Plate, 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
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Sconces with 3 Scroll Arms and Beaded Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with three scroll arms and beaded crystals and hanging crystals
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940's French Etched Mirror Scones
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French etched mirror backplate sconces with two silvered arms
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1920's Small French Silver Plated Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French silver plated sconces with unusual two arms
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Set of French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
A very handsome set of Large Heavy Brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style of a Lighted torch with acanthu...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
A Group of Five 19th century 3-light antique European Wall Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
19th century; Europe
Iron and gilt wood
Approximate size: 9.5 (h) x 15 (w) x 9.75 (d) inches
A collection of five eloquent antique European wall lights in the form of 3-l...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
1930’s Venetian Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Venetian etched mirrored backplate sconces
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1930s Italian Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Mirror
Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces with Mirrored Backs
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces with Mirrored Backs
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
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
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair French Provincial 19th Century Tole Bronze Two Light Floral Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality, charming pair of 19th century French Provincial Tole and Bronze floral motif two light wall sconces. Polychrome decorated tole in subtle, muted tones of forest green, o...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
1930' French Gilt Bronze Small Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze sconces from Parisian Hotel
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1930's French Bagues Large Sconces with Crystal Body
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues large sconces with crystal body and leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
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
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
Silver Plate, Metal
1940’s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Bird Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A 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
Pr French Sconces, 3 arm Gold Dore "finish , Lady Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HI-quality castings in fine details made from the original . All metal finished in a polished Antique Gold Dore" finish . Set up for Candles . Not wired ! There is a bar on the rever...
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1990s American French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
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
1930s French Gilt Metal Twisted Sconces with crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French twisted gilt metal sconces with beaded crystals and mirrored backplate. Available in silver plated finish
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
1930’s French Bagues Crystal Birds Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues 3 lights sconces with glass leaves and birds
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
1930s French Bagues Twisted silver plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French Bagues silver plated sconces with crystals on body and crystal leaves. Great condition, no imperfections or...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Leaf, Metal
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Bagues One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's gilt metal Bagues one light sconces with glass leaves two colors orange and white
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
Pair of 1930’s French Bagues Large 3 Lights Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unusual large French 1930’s Bagues sconces with large crystal pendants and three lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930s French Silvered Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal one light sconces with glass leaves and body
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
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
1920s Bagues Floral Design Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Bagues sconces with flowers design and two lights
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Vase design 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt metal Bagues sconces with 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal sconces with glass leaves from a Paris Hotel.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
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
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
1920’s Small French Etched Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French Etched mirrored small sconces with two lights
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
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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