French Provincial Lighting
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
French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Really lovely metal lantern in a form I haven't seen before. France, circa 1890-1920. Weathered
H:33cm W:19,5cm D:16cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$411 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa 1800-1900
Very good condition. Copper wick holders of recent date.
Measures: H:22-2...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$888 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Weaver Oil Lamps
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare collection of three hand blown glass weaver oil lamps from the South of France, France, circa 1800-1900
Very good condition. Copper wick holders of recent date.
Measures: H:21-2...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
$888 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – E
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Handmade French Provincial Wooden Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade French Provincial Wooden Ceiling Lamp, 1960s
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A
An early French glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass with a clear f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940 Silver Plated French Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940’s French silver plated sunburst shape sconces with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
We have two pairs; here you can bid on one of them. The other pair is also listed here and can be purchased separately.
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Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1800- 1850.
Weathered and some old repairs. Glass of later date.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$804 Sale Price
54% Off
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
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940 French Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French crystals chandelier with 8 interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with an amazing blown glass window,
France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered
H:37cm W:16cm D:20cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$530 Sale Price
44% Off
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850.
Beautiful weathered.
measurements: H:23,5/33 cm W:10,5 cm D:11 cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$387 Sale Price
59% Off
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 Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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 Lighting
Materials
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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's Large French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Double Birds and 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French large silver leaf sconces with double bird's design, 5 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Pair of French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
We have two pairs; here you can bid on one of them. The other pair is also listed here and can be purchased separately.
...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
$6,800 / set
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920 French Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's French Opaline glass table lamps with bronze base
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of 3 very rare glass lanterns. Lyon, France, circa 1900, in good but weathered condition.
H:28-30cm W:9cm D:6,5cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$685 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / item
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights
Located in Houston, TX
This hand-forged Iron chandelier is a classic reproduction light of our design. The three arms have three lights each for a total of nine candelabra sockets. Height is to the top of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
1930 French Bagues Unusual Chandelier 10 Lights with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual shape French Bagues gilt metal 10 lights chandelier. It has oval flat shape in the middle and scrolled arms design on the sides, rock crystals hangings all over chandelier.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
Antique French Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Chandelier with 10 lights. Made of Broze and in excellent condition. From the estate of O.P Leonard of Leonard's Department St...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$24,000
French Maison Bagues Style Crystal Flower Mirror Sconces Murano Glass Prisms OLD
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with crystals. These will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for every other coun...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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 Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,900 / 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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$7,800 / set
1940's Grape Design Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with grape design and three interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Adjustable Brass Saucer Style Desk Lamp by Dazor
By Dazor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Designer: Dazor Manufacturing Corp.
Manufacturer: Dazor Manufacturing Corp.
Materials: Brass, Steel Chrome, Enameled Metal, Perforated Brass D...
Category
1950s American Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
1940’s Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French carved yellow alabaster light fixture with interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
French Maison Baguès Style Colored Leaves Floral Crystal Prisms Bows Sconces
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches dripping with vintage crystal prisms. These will arrive rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA or appropriate sockets for...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
$3,800 / set
Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes with a handmade iron chain and canopy. Large bass ball finial at the base. Newly wired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Pair Wrought Iron Wall Lights
Located in Brescia, IT
This French pair of wrought iron wall lights, has a double bulbs each.
This elegant pair of wall lights is a contemporary production and it has an aged finish to look antique.
It ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,144 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage French rattan table lamp c.1960
Located in Bristol, GB
French table lamp c.1960
Rattan shade on metal tripod base.
Rewired with vintage style twisted fabric covered cable.
Excellent original condition, no losses or breaks. Sturdy with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rattan
1930's Large Silver Plated Flush Mount With Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A large silver plated or gilt bronze light fixtures with Opaline glass inset. Available gold finish 2 items, silver plated 2 items
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
19th Century Gold Bronze Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique gold bronze chandelier, beautiful large chandelier with 12-light, it has just been American wired and certified ready to install. 12 - 6" was candle covers with dips which gi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$35,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Large French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely large iron lantern, France, circa 1880-1900 . Very special type of lantern without a door. You can open the lantern by sliding the glass upwards.
Weathered.
H:51cm W:20,5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$435 Sale Price
54% Off
19 Century Candle Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wrought Iron Chandelier with Fleur-de-Lis Detailing This striking wrought iron chandelier evokes the elegance of French Gothic design with its intricate craftsmanship and timeless si...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Large Wrought Iron 10 Candle Lights Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
this is a wonderful preowned Vintage Large Wrought Iron 10 Candle Lights Cage Chandelier.
This chandelier has a great original patina to the iron,
It is in working order.
Very god vi...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top of the mast - which is covered in tiny beads...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940's French Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940's French crystal table lamps with sunburst design
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,200 / set
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
French Counter Weight Chandelier Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant lamp in glass and opaline early 20th century.
French counter weight chandelier. White glass diffuser and porcelain weight for adjust...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
$753 Sale Price
20% Off
French Provincial Style Chandelier by Niermann Weeks-Pair is available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Provincial style two-tier wrought iron chandelier adorned with gilt tassels. The hand forged frame features an intricate arrangement of gracefully scrolling arms, painted in...
Category
Early 2000s North American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Composition, Wrought Iron
$2,800 Sale Price / item
41% Off
French Brass Table Lamp or Bouillotte Triple Desk Lamp A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass Table Lamp or Bouillotte Triple Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, a brass three sconce lamp with its original parchment shade
A Very traditional design with three candles, it...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Tole Glass Paneled Barn Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French tole glass paneled barn lantern. Late 19th century. Wonderful patina.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron, Tin
A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A "sea snail" lamp in the style of French folk art, created in the 1950s, was often crafted using large sea shells as a central element.
"Sea shell" lamps were popular during this p...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble
French 1970s Earthenware Ceramic Table Lamp — Speckled Brown Rustic Glaze
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
A French ceramic table lamp from the 1970s, crafted in earthenware with an earthy speckled brown glaze that captures the tactile beauty of artisanal ceramics. The lamp’s organic form...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
Vintage Regency French Bouillotte Three Arm Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This classic French Bouillotte-style table lamp exudes timeless elegance and Regency sophistication. Expertly crafted from gleaming solid brass, the lamp features three gracefully cu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Monumental Antique Copper Street Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of large-scale antique copper lanterns, likely early 20th century, salvaged from an estate or urban streetscape. Their tapered, four-sided design is crowned with e...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper
$3,500 Sale Price / set
53% Off
French Provincial lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial lighting 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 lighting created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial lighting 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 lighting, popular names associated with this style include Maison Baguès, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Accolay Pottery, and Pierre Deux. 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 lighting differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $105 and tops out at $18,000 while the average work can sell for $3,400.
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