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
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
Lampes Georgia Jacob Francaise en résine et socle marbre Vintage 1970 (lot de 2)
Located in London, England
Les lampes de Georgia Jacob sont un véritable hommage au design innovant des années 70, alliant à la fois esthétique et fonctionnalité. Inspirées par la forme d’une torche enflammée,...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850.
Beautiful weathered. Glass is old but to my opinion of later date.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$420 Sale Price
48% Off
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
$3,400 / set
1920's French Single Light Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1920's French small silver plated one light sconces with etched mirror backplate
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,900 / set
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
$3,200 / set
French Crystal Beaded Chandelier C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French ornate iron & crystal chandelier with a classic design. The ornate scrolling arms, candle-style lights, and abundance of crystal prisms are a design influenced by French chan...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Atelier Petitot French Bronze & Brass 6 Light Round Chandelier Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Atelier Petitot style French neoclassical round 6 light chandelier with black & gold clip on Paper Shades, made in the 1950.
Features 5 cast Bronze scalloped Arms holding a cut glas...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
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
A Splendid French Emerald Green and Gold 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Splendid French Emerald Green and Gold 6 Arm Chandelier
This is an excellent quality large piece, the toleware leaves have a bright gilded finish and they form an open cage which ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
A "oursin" lamp - French folk art - 1970s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A "oursin" lamp in the style of French folk art, created in the 1970s, was often crafted using large sea urchins as a central element, mounted on a limestone base. limestone is a por...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Limestone
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
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brass Bouillotte Double Dolphin Lamp With Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass double dolphin bouillotte lamp with black tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13.75"W x 7.75"D x 24.25"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has two...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$876 Sale Price
32% Off
1940’s Silver Leaves French Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 1940’s silver leaf sconces with crystal body , original finish.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
Mid 19th century French Blue Porcelain Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Just one French a circa mid 19th century blue porcelain table lamp with bronze fittings on sides, in Louis XVI style
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run alon...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Toleware Bouillotte style lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a vintage French Provisional Toleware bouillotte lamp. Bouillotte lamps were a French style of lamp that originated around the 18th century, the distinguishing ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Tin
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
Flowers & Leaf Embellished Electrified Wall Sconces, a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
Charming pair of wall sconces with ceramic flowers, wired for the US.
The sconces are in as found condition with the original finish.
A faded metal finish in the background highlight...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Sheet Metal
$717 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Pink Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run along rai...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Brass 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French style 12-arm brass chandelier with cast leaves and floral decoration.
Diameter: 58 cm.
Height fixture: 65 cm
Total height with chain: 80 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,982
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
$12,000 / item
Antique Country French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French wrought iron and crystal chandelier is a splendid way to add charm, ambiance, and of course, lighting to an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron
Large French Antique Iron Chandelier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large French Iron Chandelier. Impressive handcrafted iron chandelier. This piece could be use inside or outside in a French or European Style patio covered area. This unique chandeli...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
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
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
Rare " Anchor " Rope Wall Sconces by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minnet, France, 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
This exquisite and rare wall sconce is a true collector's item from the Mid-Century period. Created by the renowned French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet in the 1950s, thi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Hemp, Rope
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
1920s Sunburst Gilt Bronze Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1940’s French Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 140’s French Bagues double lights sconces with swirled body
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$6,800 / set
Pair of French 1950s Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall lanterns were made in France in the 1950s. Made in an antique style with the original eglomise glass backs. A really elegant design with the curved glass f...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$9,404 / set
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
Antique French Floral Porcelaine de Saxe Tole Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
1930's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal sunburst light fixture
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$3,800 / item
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
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
1930's French Large Bagues Gilt Metal 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal 3 lights sconces with glass leaves.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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
Single Tier Eight Light Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A single-tiered 8-light chandelier with shell formed dish, secured on underside by over-sized finial, the dish issuing metal candle-arms with applied l...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Resin
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, Steel, Iron, Gold Leaf
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
$12,000 / set
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
$3,800 / set
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
$3,400 / set
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
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
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 Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with cut crystal inset and 2 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$2,800 / item
Early 19th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Genoese chandelier consisting of a carved giltwood body, original eight iron arms and three tiers of original crystal prisms (clear and colored). This chandelier i...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Tin, Iron
Fine Hand Forged Eight-Light Iron Lantern with Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine hand forged iron lantern with glass panels. 8-light.
France, circa 1940.
Dimensions: Height 36" x diameter 14"
CW1385.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
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
$3,800 / set
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
1940’s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French nickel plated light fixture with beaded crystals (12 interior lights)
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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
$4,200 / 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.