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
1940's French Etched Mirror Scones
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French etched mirror backplate sconces with two silvered arms
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an add...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
1930’s French Bagues 6 Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal 6 lights chandelier with crystal leaves and glass body.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an add...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
Forged Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Forged iron floor lamp from twisted iron candle holder raised upon tripod base (circa 1920-1939). Does not include lampshade (listed measurements are without lampshade. Hide drum sha...
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
1920's Small French Silver Plated Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French silver plated sconces with unusual two arms
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Rococo Gilt Brass Candelabra 4 Branch Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is an elab
Located in Chillerton, 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
A Group of Five 19th century 3-light antique European Wall Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
19th century; Europe
Iron and gilt wood
Approximate size: 9.5 (h) x 15 (w) x 9.75 (d) inches
A collection of five eloquent antique European wall lights in the form of 3-l...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
1930s French Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal sunburst light fixture with hammered design.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Set of French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of French Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
A very handsome set of Large Heavy Brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style of a Lighted torch with acanthu...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large French Crystal and Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Crystal and Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
This is an excellent quality piece, the decorated brass centre column supports the scrolling br...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1930s Domed French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French molded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
1930' French Gilt Bronze Small 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
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
19th Century French Green Lantern Pendant
Located in Milano, IT
A beautiful 19th century Green painted metal French lantern. This does not come wired.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Bird Sconces with Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's gilt metal sconces with glass bird's design and glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Tall Green Marble Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Tall Green Marble Table Lamp
This is a very heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the lamp has a shaped carved central column with Superb Marbling...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble
1930's French Bagues Small Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues glass leaves small light fixture with one interior light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated sunburst light fixtures with interior lights. Available as 1 light fixture, not pair.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze chandelier with beaded crystal flowers on body. Available pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1920's French Bronze Small Urn Shape Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French small gilt bronze urn shape sconces with twisted two arms
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1930's French Bagues Large Sconces with Crystal Body
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues large sconces with crystal body and leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass Chandelier, France, circa 1920
Located in Chorzów, PL
A chandelier made of brass. Made in France in the begining of 20th century circa 1920s. Very good condition, no damage. Working condition electric wires
Dimensions: height 89 cm /...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French molded glass light fixture with interior light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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 Crystal Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1920s Starburst Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze double lights sunburst backplate sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930s French Gilt Metal Twisted Sconces with crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French twisted gilt metal sconces with beaded crystals and mirrored backplate. Available in silver plated finish
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Bagues Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues flush mounted light fixture with beaded crystals. 8 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Anthropomorphic table lamp, enameled stoneware from the La Borne workshops 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
This Anthropomorphic table lamp is a unique work.
From the La Borne workshops this lamp is in enameled stoneware.
The lamp is marked with a signature made at the tip and hollow. (d...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Stoneware, Wool
1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal flowers light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
1920s Bagues Floral Design Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Bagues sconces with flowers design and two lights
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Jansen Style Marlboro Onyx Column Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous classic Jansen style onyx column table lamp with gilt Bronze ormolu details by Marlboro. Add some classic French style and architecture...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
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
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
1930's French Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture flowers and leaves design
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair 1930's Large French Bagues Silver Leafed 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silver leafed sconces with three light and cut glass body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Brass Bouillotte Twin Desk Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Brass Bouillotte Twin Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, a brass twin sconce lamp with its original velvet fringed shade
A Very traditional design with two...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1940's French Sunburst Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze sunburst double light sconces.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
1930's French Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier with 12 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal with crystal flowers and hangings chandelier, 12 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with crystal flowers (4 interior lights)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930s French Bagues Twisted silver plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French Bagues silver plated sconces with crystals on body and crystal leaves. Great condition, no imperfections or...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Leaf, Metal
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
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with 8 interior lights and glass leaves and flowers
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silvered leaf metal sconces with glass birds design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Pair 1930's French Gilt Bronze Lire Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt bronze lyre shaped sconces with crystal hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Solid Brass Bouillotte Lamp by Warren Kessler
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous solid brass Regency or French Provincial style bouillotte lamp with pleated cream silk shade
By Warren Kessler
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 12"W x 9"D x 23"H
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Classic Style Lantern , Bronze Finish , English style , Beveled Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good size Lantern made for a Lighting Designer in Los Angeles . All metal body metal finished in a Bronze Finish . Has a Ceiling Canopy of 6" dia . Total drop from Canopy to botto...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1930's Large French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's Large French Bagues gilt metal sconces with cut glass body and leaves.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930’s French Bagues Crystal Birds Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues 3 lights sconces with glass leaves and birds
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Circa 1930's French Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze light fixture with etched frosted dome inset
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930s French Bagues Six Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues chandelier with crystals hangings and six lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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:28-32cm W:12-15cm D:12-15cm
Measurement here below of the larges...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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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