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
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-20th Century
Bulbous Ceramic French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bulbous ceramic French table lamp with dome lampshade
The lamp has a large ceramic urn which is decorated as simulated tortoiseshell, it is toppe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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 Bagues Light Fixture with White and Amethyst glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues light fixture with white and amethyst glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Maison Baguès Green Leaves Clear Flowers Crystal Sconces, circa 1920 Signed Rare
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2-light each. Will be newly rewired with certified US UL sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Metal sconces with bows. Two r...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Paire de Lampes Georgia Jacob Francaise design Vintage 1970
Located in London, England
Paire de lampes Georgia Jacob.
Le design des lampes de Georgia Jacob s’inspire de la forme d’une torche enflammée.
Elle utilise la résine pour produire de jolis effets de volutes e...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble
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
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run along rails so that the...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Sevres Style Turquoise Porcelain Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large antique French Sevres style turquoise trophy vase urn lamp. Made of porcelain featuring a Neoclassical motif with reticulated gilt brass base and painted garden / veran...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is an elab
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
This is an elaborate and very attractive piece, the lamp has a decorative upright set on a round base this supports a 4 branch candelabra...
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
1920s French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s silvered leafed metal sconces with rock crystal hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal
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
1930’s Venetian Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Venetian etched mirrored backplate sconces
Category
1930s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Mirror
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
1920's French Small Opaline Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Opaline glass lanterns with interior light and nickel-plated hardware.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Vintage Turned Wood Table Lamp in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina, the hardware and the beauty of the turned portion of this lamp make it a standout. The lamp is in the French taste and was produced in the mid-century, 1950s -1960s. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Walnut
Delicate Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Painted Flowers, Kupittaan Savi, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate hand painted ceramic lamp from one of the main ceramic producers in Finland from the early 1900s Kupittaan Savi Oy. The lamp has an organic shape and is deco...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage 1920 Etched Carved Mirror Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Originally made for candles, elegantly etched and carved mirror back sconces with blown glass original arms and cups, electrified.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass, Mirror
1930 French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues 3 lights sconces with silver leaf finish and large crystal pedestal design.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Maison Charles Chrome and Nickel Pineapple Table Lamp French Provincial 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Charles chrome and nickel pineapple table lamp French Provincial 1960s.
Wired for the U.S. and uses a max. 75 watts light bulb.
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
1930 French Beaded Crystal Chandelier 11 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bague's beaded crystal chandelier with 11 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of 20th-century French wrought iron chandeliers, showcasing elegant craftsmanship with their intricate scrollwork and candle-style lights. Each chandelier is designed ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
1940's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals. Available pair
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Heavy Gilt-Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage heavy gilt-iron floor lamp, newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Includes dimmer. Sold without shade (listed dimensions without shade).
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
1920s Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with two lights
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt bronze light fixture with crystals inset.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French 1940s Marble, Brass Table Lamp with Linen Shade
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage French table lamp with white marble, brass and hand-painted green and gold base. Wired for EU and US use. Switch on cord. Beatiful vintage condition.
France, 1940s.
Customi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble, Brass
1930's French Bagues Beaded Crystals Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues chandeliers with glass leaves and beaded crystals. 12 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Vase with Flowers Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Pink Porcelain Hand Painted Bulbous Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Pink Porcelain Hand Painted Bulbous Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features french pink porcelain bulbous forms, gold gilt painted detail...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
1930’s French Bagues Large Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystals sconces with crystal flowers and vase, 2 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930s French Small Bagues Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French small Bagues chandelier with crystal flowers and amethyst colored crystals, 4 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Ceiling Lantern Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique wrought iron and stained glass ceiling lantern lamp
Old outdoor lantern lamp with wrought iron ceiling and colored glass.
Wrought i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Silver Plated and Crystal Bird Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues crystal bird and silver plated metal sconces with 2 lights. Available 4 pairs, price per pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
French Style Five Arm Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bronze and Crystal French Style Chandelier with Five Arms. Very good detail in the bronze arms and body of the chandelier. Original shimmering crystals featuring two sizes pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Table Lamp, Girandole
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass and crystal chandelier table lamp, Girandole
This is a lovely piece, the lamp is lit with 4 lamps, it has a decorative brass bas...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1930's French Bagues Silvered Metal 5 Lights Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair circa 1930's French Bagues silvered metal 5 lights sconces with glass leaves design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Wrought Iron Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This early 20th-century ceiling lamp features a solid hand-forged iron frame in the Provençal style, paired with frosted glass shades.
This hand-forged iron chandelier features an ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Iron
1930's Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930’s Opaline glass table lamps with gilt design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930’s French Beaded Crystals Balloon Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French gilt metal chandelier with beaded crystals, balloon shape and design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Modernist Tall Floor Lamp Hanging Lantern
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp perfect in any room. Great design and manufacturing characterized by the hanging lantern. This charming piece is in the typical ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French sunburst light fixture with interior lights, no included chain and canopy
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920s French Bronze Double Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French bronze sconces with two lights.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940’s French beaded crystals chandelier with black flowers, crystals ribbons. Two lairs of interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1930’s Gilt Bronze Double Tiers Scalloped shaped Chandelier with 24 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French double tier scalloped shaped chandelier with 24 lights. Newly rewired (UL)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Tole Urn Lamp Yellow Toile Table Buffet Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century black and mustard yellow tole table lamp in the shape of a French Empire style urn on a pedestal, decorated with toile style Pr...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Crystal Bird Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal sconces with parrot's design and glass leaves. With 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
1940’s French Bagues 12 Lights Chandelier with Glass Body
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French gilt metal 12 lights chandelier with glass leave and body. In great condition.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Nickel Plated Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French (probably Bagues) bought in Pairs, beautiful crystals on body. (2 available) High could be adjust
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1940 Cut Crystal Table Lamps Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French cut glass crystal table lamps with unusual molded design
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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.