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
Number in Set: Single Piece
Turn of the 20th Century French Wrought Iron and Brass Sconces
Located in Canton, MA
Turn of the 20th Century wrought iron and brass sconces. Cast iron backplate in a Victorian style. Iron arms with iron decorations. Decorated brass candle up provides a contrasting p...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
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Flowers & Leaf Embellished Electrified Wall Sconces, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming pair of wall sconces with ceramic flowers, wired for US.
The sconces are in as found condition with the original finish.
A faded metal finish in the background highlighting ...
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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
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
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
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 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 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
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...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Silver Leaf, Metal
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
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
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
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1900’s Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights. Original finish and patina
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Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1960's Schoenbeck Rivendell Beaded Crystals White Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's white body with beaded crystals sconces with interior lights
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
1930’s Gilt Bronze with Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s Gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate and crystals hangings
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched mirror and bronze sconces
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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 large sized.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
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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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze & Iron Wall Sconce with Fleur De Lis
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic French bronze & iron sconce with fleur de Lis.
Newly wired.
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Antique Pair of French Iron and Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of French antique wall sconces with hand wrought scrolled backplates with distressed mirror over metal one light arms with fl...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Italian Style Tole and Carved Wood Two-Arm Sconces with Wood Drops
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of six Italian style tole and carved wood two-arm sconces with wood drops. Lovely worn patina. Newly wired and ready for installation. Priced per...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Verdigris Iron Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tres charming vintage metal sconce featuring star embellishment, crystal detail, brass trim and fabric lamp shades.
Approximately 12" x 12".
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Triple Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of French neoclassical brass triple wall lights
A very handsome pair of brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style of a lighted torch
Each light has 3 branch...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sconce
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique Provincial style hand-carved and painted wood sconce has two wrought iron armatures wired electrically for bulbs. The design is a layering of fruit and leaves and the wo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wood
Antique French Monumental Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Leaves Design, 7 Bulbs
Located in Plainview, NY
A majestic early 20th century wrought iron wall scone finely hand carved and featuring hanging leaves. The sconce holds 7 candelabra bulbs and ...
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1920s European Vintage French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Located in Praha, CZ
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1940s French Metal Sconce
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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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