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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 Glass Frilly Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Antique French Coolie Glass Frilly Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce

Antique French Coolie Glass Frilly Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce

By French Opaline

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Kitchen Task Wall Light – Wall Plate – Swan Neck – Frilly An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a ...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

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Brass

Set of Antique Hand Blown Glass Weaver Oil Lamps, France, Circa 1800-1900
Set of Antique Hand Blown Glass Weaver Oil Lamps, France, Circa 1800-1900

Set of Antique Hand Blown Glass Weaver Oil Lamps, France, Circa 1800-1900

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:22-26...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Blown Glass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce

By French Opaline

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...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light Sconce

By French Opaline

Located in Stockbridge, GB

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Light – L An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass ga...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Elegant French-Italian Crystal Chandelier Louis XVI Style Antique Restored
Elegant French-Italian Crystal Chandelier Louis XVI Style Antique Restored

Elegant French-Italian Crystal Chandelier Louis XVI Style Antique Restored

Located in Berlin, DE

This elegant chandelier has been meticulously and lovingly restored in our Berlin workshop. All the electrical components have been replaced to meet modern standards, while preservi...

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1930s Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light

By French Opaline

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...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light

Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light

By French Opaline

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...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light

Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light

By French Opaline

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...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Marble-Glazed Ceramic Ginger Jar Style Table Lamps
Pair Mid-Century Modern Marble-Glazed Ceramic Ginger Jar Style Table Lamps

Pair Mid-Century Modern Marble-Glazed Ceramic Ginger Jar Style Table Lamps

Located in Germantown, MD

A pair of vintage mid-century modern marble-glazed ceramic ginger jar style table lamps. The lamps feature a rich, swirling luster glaze with a marble-like design. One lamp has a g...

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting

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Ceramic

French Style Painted Floral Tole Lamps W/ Linen Pleated Shades Like New - Pair
French Style Painted Floral Tole Lamps W/ Linen Pleated Shades Like New - Pair

French Style Painted Floral Tole Lamps W/ Linen Pleated Shades Like New - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of French style painted tole floral lamps. They are unmarked reproductions. They include the taupe pleated linen shade. They are in working order.

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Early 2000s French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal

1930's French Bronze and Crystal Sconces with One Light
1930's French Bronze and Crystal Sconces with One Light

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

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece Weathered, small losses H:33cm W:16,5cm D:10cm

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Tôle Painted Floral Chandelier
French Vintage Tôle Painted Floral Chandelier

French Vintage Tôle Painted Floral Chandelier

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage tôle chandelier, circa 1950, the metal carefully forged and wrought into romantic vines of blooming flowers painted in hues of green, pink, and gold. The petite fixtur...

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20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal

A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
A "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s

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...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Marble

Large French Empire Style, Tent and Waterfall Chandelier
Large French Empire Style, Tent and Waterfall Chandelier

Large French Empire Style, Tent and Waterfall Chandelier

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large French Empire Style, Tent and Waterfall Chandelier This is a large and Stunning piece, it has an aged gilt brass frame hung with brightly cut crystal chains There are 3 water...

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1930s Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Crystal

1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces
1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces

1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's French silvered leaf metal sconces with glass birds design

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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Silver Plate, Metal

French Bagues Silver Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces
French Bagues Silver Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces

French Bagues Silver Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces

By Maison Baguès

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

Green Verdigris French Copper Lantern
Green Verdigris French Copper Lantern

Green Verdigris French Copper Lantern

Located in Chireno, TX

Green verdigris French copper lantern circa 1860-1889. Includes five feet of chain and a canopy, but is sold unwired. Glass replaced.

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns

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...

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20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Brass

1940 French Crystal Light Fixture
1940 French Crystal Light Fixture

1940 French Crystal Light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

1940’s French crystals chandelier with 8 interior lights

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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1930's French Small Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
1930's French Small Flush Mount with Opaline Glass

1930's French Small Flush Mount with Opaline Glass

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930 Freich gilt metal flush mounted light fixture with opaline glass inset ( 2 interior lights)

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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal

Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800
Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800

Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800

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

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Iron

1930’s French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture
1930’s French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture

1930’s French Bagues Crystal Light Fixture

By Maison Baguès

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 Bagues Style Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces
French Bagues Style Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces

French Bagues Style Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

A French Bagues style crystal bird and silver plated metal sconces with 2 lights. Available 4 pairs, price per pair

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

A Pair of French Brass Carriage Lamps, Wall Lanterns
A Pair of French Brass Carriage Lamps, Wall Lanterns

A Pair of French Brass Carriage Lamps, Wall Lanterns

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of French Brass Carriage Lamps, Wall Lanterns An original Pair of 8 sided French Carriage lights made in brass and now wired for electricity, otherwise unrestored and origina...

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19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Brass

French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish

French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Copper

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs. Lantern can be opened on one side. Glass of later date. H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal

1940 French Bagues Gold Leaf Metal Chandelier 6 Lights
1940 French Bagues Gold Leaf Metal Chandelier 6 Lights

1940 French Bagues Gold Leaf Metal Chandelier 6 Lights

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1940 French Bagues gold metal and glass flowers 6 lights chandelier. Has a different color of crystals and an unusual crystal bits cups

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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal

French Louis XVI Style Chandelier Restored Crystal Drops Brass Antique Vintage
French Louis XVI Style Chandelier Restored Crystal Drops Brass Antique Vintage

French Louis XVI Style Chandelier Restored Crystal Drops Brass Antique Vintage

Located in Berlin, DE

This elegant chandelier in the French Louis XVI style has been fully restored and combines classical aesthetics with modern functionality. The frame is made of brass and features a ...

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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850
Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850

Rare Antique French Folk Art Lantern, Metal, Circa 1800-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and very rare folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered. Glass is old but to my opinion of later date.

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Pair of 1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces

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 Lighting

Materials

Bronze

20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier
20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier

20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 20th-century French wrought iron chandelier exemplifies rustic elegance with its sturdy construction and artisanal design. Featuring a linear frame suspended by heavy iron chain...

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20th Century French French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Wall Lanterns from Colmar
19th Century French Wall Lanterns from Colmar

19th Century French Wall Lanterns from Colmar

Located in New Orleans, LA

This charming pair of 19th-century French wall lanterns from Colmar showcases timeless craftsmanship and architectural elegance. Featuring beautifully aged metalwork and a rich patin...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Iron

French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze
French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Copper

Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade
Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade

Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade

By Visual Comfort

Located in Dayton, OH

Large and Impressive late 20th century French inspired Bouillotte lamp by Visual Comfort. Features a four arm candelabra over baluster support and square footed base. The lamp featur...

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Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bleached Wood and Iron Chandelier
Bleached Wood and Iron Chandelier

Bleached Wood and Iron Chandelier

Located in Chireno, TX

Bleached oak and iron chandelier, newly-created from antique and later elements. Hand-carved and turned 19th century wooden body with six thin wirey iron arms. Bleached cool, dry lig...

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2010s American French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Steel, Iron

Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights
Italian 1950s Decorative Ship Chandelier With Crystal Beads & Four Lights

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...

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1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Large lantern or pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France, 1960s
Large lantern or pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France, 1960s

Large lantern or pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France, 1960s

Located in Lyon, FR

Large lantern-shaped pendant light in parchment and trim, made in France in the 1960s. The edges are highlighted with decorative braid and trim in warm tawny tones, complemented by d...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper, Trimming

French Provincial Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Black Tole Shade
French Provincial Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Black Tole Shade

French Provincial Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Black Tole Shade

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic bouillotte lamp rendered in warm brass, distinguished by its clean, tailored black tole shade. The form traces back to 18th-century French card table lighting, yet this mid...

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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights

Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights

By Far-Fetched, LLC.

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Iron

Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier
Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier

Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in London, GB

This large chandelier is constructed using cut glass and rock crystal on a patinated 'verdigris' wrought iron frame. Made in France in the 1940s, the craftsmanship is of a very high...

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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

1930's French Gilt Metal Flush Mount with Frosted Glass
1930's French Gilt Metal Flush Mount with Frosted Glass

1930's French Gilt Metal Flush Mount with Frosted Glass

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixtures flush mounted with frosted glass inset

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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Metal

Gilt and Patinated Iron Chandelier
Gilt and Patinated Iron Chandelier

Gilt and Patinated Iron Chandelier

Located in Norwood, NJ

Gilt and patinated iron chandelier. Having an Italian country feel with a nod to Renaissance Revival. Full and clean lines. 36" height not i...

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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Iron

French Gilt Iron and Painted Tôle  Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
French Gilt Iron and Painted Tôle  Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Mid-20th Century

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...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting

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Metal

Pair 1930’s French Gilt Bronze Double Light Sconces with Arm
Pair 1930’s French Gilt Bronze Double Light Sconces with Arm

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 Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Six-Arm Italian Chandelier
Six-Arm Italian Chandelier

Six-Arm Italian Chandelier

Located in Chireno, TX

Six-arm Italian chandelier, hand-carved and turned from fruitwood, Graceful wirey iron arms. Topped by a reticulated gilt tole repousse crown. Newly-wired for use within the USA. Eac...

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2010s American French Provincial Lighting

Materials

Iron

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

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

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.