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
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
A Pair of Painted Three Arm Chandeliers
Located in Washington, DC
A Pair of Painted Three Arm Cast Iron Round Chandeliers
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Two Pairs of Napoleon III Cast Iron Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
Wonderful patina on these two pairs of cast iron finial lamps.
The bases are made of wood. Newly wired. $ 2500 a pair.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues gilt bronze light fixture with crystals inset.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal/ glass lantern, France, circa 1750-1800.
Wonderful period piece. Weathered and small repair from around 1900.
H:28cm W:12,5cm D:15,5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier This is excellent quality
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier
This is an excellent quality piece, it has a brass crown hung with crystal drops in the centre this has 3 branches supporting brass...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1970s Hand Painted Frederick Cooper French Tea Canister Tole Lamp
Located in Draper, UT
This is a 1970s French provincial-style Frederick Cooper French Tea Canister Lamp in vibrant light mustard-yellow. Delicate hand-painted French Country scenes are depicted throughout...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Tin
Pair of Decorative Gold Figural French Gilt Brass Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of beautiful and intricate French style figural lamps with swords and laurel leaves, and lovely double bird finials. Pull cord for either of the two bulbs in each lamp!
#5590
D...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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:50cm W:21cm D:2...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Louis XV-Style Porcelain Provincial Figural Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Lamps:
27”H x 8.50”W x 5.50”D
Shade:
11.50"H x 12"W x 12"D
Category
1920s German Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chandelier serves as a focal point of rustic elegance, full of unique charm and character. Each intricately designed wrought iron detail evokes a sense of romance, capturing the...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Riviera Table Lamp With Rattan & Vienna Straw Lamp Shade, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just is this petite French Riviera Table lamp, 1950s
Made with Bamboo and Rattan (Rotin in French) and with this wonderful Vienna Straw for the shade.
Very delicate and quite charmin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bamboo
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
Versailles Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Versailles style gilt-bronze chandelier with four arms. Adorned with original hand-cut crystal and pressed glass decoration. Dates to late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
French Provincial Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Stenciled Green Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial solid brass bouillotte lamp with stenciled green tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 14.75"W x 10"D x 25"H
Professionally rewired. Very good vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Horchow French Country Farmhouse 6 Light Chandelier Chic Aidan Gray Style 34"
By Horchow
Located in Dayton, OH
This Horchow Farmhouse Chandelier showcases a fine French Country styling and offers an elegant lighting addition to the dining room, living room,...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and Impressive late 20th century French inspired Bouillotte lamp by Visual Comfort. Features a four arm candelabra over hexagonal support and circular base. The lamp features a...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Visual Comfort French Bouillotte Brass 4 Arm Candelabra Table Lamp Tole Shade
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Brass Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Hand made Shade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Hand made Shade
This is a very attractive and fine quality piece, the lamp has a fluted brass centre corinthian column with a stepped square brass...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass paneled sides. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Tin
Mid 20th Century Rock Crystal Eight Light Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful eight light chandelier made of crystal and some rock crystals. It has a wonderful shape metal frame. It is all completed. It has no missing parts. The condition is really ...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
French Provincial Hand Forged Iron Nine-Light-Light Chandelier, Electrified
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very elegant French Provincial style hand-forged iron chandelier, France, 1890-1900. Large ring supporting nine candelabra lights, suspended by three iron chains conecting to a large...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
White Porcelain Lamp with Brass Base
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
White Porcelain Lamp with Brass Base. Uncertain of origin, appears to be late 19th century French. Shade not included.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
1960s French Tole Toleware Daisy Chandelier
Located in London, GB
1960s French tole daisy chandelier.
A very lovely, hand-painted, five-arm ceiling light with scalloped ceiling rose. In very good condition with light and attractive wear. The chand...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Tôle
Vintage Auguste Moreau figural table lamp with glass shades.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Vintage Auguste Moreau figural sculpture table lamp with glass shades. Sculpture is made of spelter, with an antique bronze finish. Sculp...
Category
Late 20th Century British French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Spelter
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
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
19th Century French Pair Silverplate Bouillotte Lamps
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Pair Silverplate Bouillotte Lamps
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver
20th Century Courting Couple Bisque Figural Lamps - a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
20th Century courting couple bisque figural lamps, a pair. A fancy couple dressed in bright white and gold lean away from each other playfully. She holds a bonnet in her hand, and he...
Category
Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Empire Style Small Bronze Urn Form Boudoir Vanity Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Small Bronze Urn Form Boudoir Vanity Table Lamp. Circa early 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 4" W x 4" D.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
"Alabaster + Bronze Rosette Dome Pendant Light, France 1960s "
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant 1960s French pendant light featuring an alabaster shade in a lovely orange hue with gray and cream veining. The shade is suspend...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
French Tole and Glass Polychrome Pastel Flower Cage Pendant Light, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Tole and glass polychrome pastel flower cage pendant light, circa the 1950s.
Adorable cage-shaped pendant light fixture made of hand-painted metal in polychrome pastel tones, adorned with flowers and leaves. Single light with a frosted, hand-painted glass lampshade...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Hanging Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fantastic Late 19th Century French verdigris copper hanging lantern with chain.
This is a fabulous fully glazed verdigris copper lantern featuring a beautiful-pierced frame with a t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper
Agnès Escala, huge zoomorphic owl ceramic lamp, unique work, France 1970s
By Agnes Escala
Located in leucate, FR
Huge sculpted ceramic owl lamp.
Unique work created by the renowned French ceramist Agnes Escala.
Lamp with subdued lighting, caused by 2 bulbs with chrome caps and its openwork bod...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1960s French Glass & Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stylish, unusual and top quality mid 20th century, French 1960s glass and brass floor lamp. The original lamp shade above a cut glass and brass stem, all standing on four splayed s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Scrolled Iron 7 Light Acanthus Leaf Chandelier 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Acanthus scrolled iron chandelier featuring 6 arm design with down light. The down light can be operated in conjunction with t...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French ceramic 1950's table lamp
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Esthetically pleasing hand crafted ceramic lamp stand (with original shade). Beautifully glazed by a skilled artisan. Interestingly it has typically cubist shapes and vivid colours. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Paire appliques françaises Ferme provence Pop
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Paire d'appliques made in France
Type traditionnel
Revisité en version pop jaune
Globes en verre taillé type art déco
Mix unique
Parfait état de fonctionnement
Aucun défaut
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wool, Glass
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( some of the glass once replaced )
Measures: H:26,5-32,5cm W:10,5-12,5cm
Measurement here below of t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern. Its design is wonderful due to its simplicity, France, circa 1800-1850.
Beautiful weathered.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Brass Night Watchman’s Lantern This is a lovely piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Brass Night Watchman’s Lantern
This is a lovely piece, originally an oil lamp, it has been given a new lease of life with the addition of elec...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930’s Small Gilt Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French gilt metal sunburst light fixture with interior lights and cut glass inset
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1930’s Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's silver plated metal sunburst flush mount light fixture with 2 innterior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stoneware lamp signed “Blanot”, circa 1970
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Sandstone lamp signed "Blanot", France, circa 1970.
In very good condition, electricity OK.
Dimensions:
height 34 cm
diameter 17 cm
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Sandstone
Albert Tormos, French massive stone sculpture lamp with abstract design, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
French massive stone sculpture lamp with abstract design.
This brutalist lamp was made in the 70s by the French sculptor / painter / poet Albert Tormos (signature on the back). It w...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Stone
Vintage Mercury Glass French Lamp Warren Kessler New York
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Warren Kessler mercury glass lamp. French design gas lamp design. Mercury glass with detail filagree accent.
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
1930’s French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French gilt metal and cut glass sunburst small flush mount
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Six-Arm Italian Chandelier
Located in Houston, 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...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf, Iron, Steel
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Beaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt bronze light fixture with beaded glass, flowers design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Elegant French 1950s Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This unusual chandelier was made in France in the 1950s.
Please take a look at all our pictures - the elegantly simple design has lovely touches of detail. From the lovely hearts de...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Chunky French Chestnut Standard Floor Lamp This lamp is a good country piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chunky French Chestnut Standard Floor Lamp
This lamp is a good country piece, with a very bulbous turned Chestnut central column
The lamp is in good condition, working and with a n...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Chestnut
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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