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
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...
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
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 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
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
1950 Candlestick in Rope "Ancre De Marine" Audoux and Minet - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pendant light composed of a central stem adorned with a “jas” on the upper third, and featuring a horizontal electrified arm at the base that curves upward on both sides, forming an ...
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rope
French Green Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp with Furrow Decoration Circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Green Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp with Furrow Decoration Circa 1920s
Monogram signed "JC."
Dimensions with lampshade :
Height: 37cm
Diameter: 30cm
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Sandstone
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two identical lamps with slightly different lampshades, which is hardly noticeable. See photo where both are next to each other.
The lamp is executed with E27 Edison screw f...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
1920 French Orange and Clear Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a champagne, orange, and clear crystal chandelier that most likely originated from France in the 1920s. This chandelier has various bulbous orange, and champagn...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( glass once replaced )
Measures: H:30-31cm W:12-13cm D:12-13cm
Measurement here below of the larg...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$351 Sale Price / set
61% Off
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
Very Fine French Wire Candle Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine French Country Wire chandelier featuring eight swooping S-curve arms detailed with scrolled motifs around simple candle sconces. The arms emerge from a shapely inverted gourd or...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wire
French Vintage Brass, Silk & Fringe Billiard Light
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous vintage 20th century French billiard light fixture, composed of a long, horizontal stem supporting two domes of stretched silk in a gorgeous shade of celadon green. Fine scr...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with crystal flowers (4 interior lights)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique Italian Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian glass paneled lantern circa 1900-1910. Cast brass with soft, natural green-verdigris patina. Not wired.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Table Lamp Mounted on Green Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Green table lamp mounted on a dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn
The lamp was mounted on the lady jane circa 1960.
Irregularities in the glass that give it all its c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
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
1930 French Bagues Crystals Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Bagues gilt metal and crystals small chandelier with 6 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This "sea snail" lamp, crafted in the 1950s, was often made using large sea shells as the central element.
Sea shell lamps were popular during this period and came in a variety of s...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Shell, Oak
Pair, Les Heritiers Bronze Faux Bois Tree Trunk Form Table Lamps - Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Sculptural Table Lamps
Les Héritiers (French, contemporary)
Cast bronze with black patinated finish
France, early 21st century
This expressive pair of table lamps by the Fre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Lighting
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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
French Giltwood Chandelier w/ Wood Tassels-Pair is Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant chandelier is a timeless piece with Old World charm, newly rewired for modern functionality. Featuring six gracefully curved arms in a distressed, gold gilt finish, the ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
French Delft Style Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp
By Delft
Located in Lomita, CA
Blue and white baluster shape and delicately carved fleur de lys in blue on white ceramic is reason enough to covet this beautiful oversized table lamp produced between 1940 and 1960. The collar like neck complements the gold circular wooden base. The shaped baluster body has a white tin-glaze and is also decorated with cobalt-blue diamonds. The lamp stands 42 inches tall overall with its original harp and 29 inches from the socket to base. The lamp is in very good condition except for some minor pitting to the glaze finish.
The exceptional fleur de lys motif on this lamp has been used historically by French...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$503 Sale Price
40% Off
1940's Paul Hanson Urn Shaped Crystal Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's Paul Hanson crystal urn shaped table lamps
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lantern dating to the early 20th century. Unwired.
Four total (two pairs) similar lantern...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
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...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Carved And Paint Decorated Wood Six Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Rustic style painted chandelier. With a turned leafy standard and scrolled arms in greige paint with darker painted details. Tole bobeches for the lights and a tole leafy...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lanterns dating to the early 20th century. Unwired. Sold together and priced $10,400 for the pair.
Four total (tw...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
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
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
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 French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bagues light fixture with beaded crystals, 8 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Gilt Iron and Painted Tôle Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chandelier in the shape of a hot air balloon, mid-20th century. A whimsical structure with arched metal rods forming an open dome, and decorative draped garlands.
The chandelier has...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper
$5,960 / item
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
$5,800 / set
1930's French Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched glass lantern with silver plated bronze fitting.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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 Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$2,267 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940’s French Crystal Bird Cage Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French bird cage chandelier with glass leaves and glass birds, also rock crystals hanging on 8 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
Italian 1950s Ship Chandelier
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
French Wrought Iron & Rope Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Midcentury circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wrought iron ceiling pendant holded by a strong rope.
Lustre representing an agricultural scene: a farmer ploughing his field with his pair of oxen.
Four fleur-de-lis surmount and fr...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Metal Pineapple Table Lamps – Ornate Neoclassical Style
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This beautifully restored pair of vintage metal pineapple table lamps exudes neoclassical charm with a striking sculptural design. Featuring a highly detailed cast zinc pineapple...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Zinc
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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$5,800 / set
Emerald Green French Teardrop Chandelier From The 1950s
Located in Hannover, DE
This is an absolutely beautiful and stunning loaded chandelier in a good conditon despitete its age. It has a rare green glass drops and beads or crystal balls. This beautiful chande...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Ruffled Shaded Glass and Brass Fixtures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wonderful design with crown like brass three part top mount with inner mount for the twin lights. Deep ruffled shades in delicate shaded amber to opaline glass. Not wired. Will req...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,275 / 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 Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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 Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
Antique Italian Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian glass paneled lantern circa 1900-1910. Cast brass with soft, natural green-verdigris patina. Not wired.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals 8 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$16,000 / item
Seven-Light Neoclassical Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Seven-light neoclassical crystal chandelier circa 1850-1879. Clear cut-crystal and glass chandelier newly electrified with four arms (each lit by candelabra-size lights) and three ne...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron, Tin
Monumental French Provincial Floor Lamp in Carved Wood and Parchment Shade 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Monumental French Provincial Floor Lamp in Carved Wood and Parchment Shade, France, 1940s.
This is a very imposing and distinct 1940s floor lamp in carved wood with a period shade i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,950 / set
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.