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
18th-Century French Baroque Carved Wood Altar Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French lamp showcases masterful craftsmanship and timeless design. Originally a carved wooden architectural element, this piece has been beautifully repur...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Walnut
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
1920 French Orange and Clear Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a champagne, orange, and clear crystal chandelier that most likely originated from France in the 1920s. This chandelier has various bulbous orange, and champagn...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
Massive Hand-Carved Giltwood Italian Twelve Arm Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Massive hand-carved and gilded Italian twelve arm chandelier newly wired. Giltwood garland hand-carved around its gilded and gray-green painted fluted body. Restored with twelve newl...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Architectural Fragment Lamps With New Shades
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Architectural Fragment Lamps with New Shades. 19th century fragments from France, possibly capitals over columns. Made of concrete ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Concrete
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
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
Solid Brass Outdoor Lanterns by Phoenix Day Co
By Phoenix Day Co. Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Solid Brass Country French Wall Lanterns suitable for wet or dry location, Beautiful heavily seeded glass panels make for a super charming look. Quality and style. Ready to...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wired Wall Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
Classic French gilt bronze wall sconces, newly rewired and ready to hang.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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
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
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century gilded wood lamp exudes timeless elegance with its classic design and original gold leaf gilding, which remains in excellent condition. The sculpted base features a...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Monumental Custom Forged-Iron "Defiance" Chandelier with Large Brass Ball Finial
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, the Defiance is a large hand-made iron chandelier with six sockets. Comes with a handmade iron chain and canopy. Large bass ball finial at the base. Newly wired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Brass
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
Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamp, Brown Color, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tall French neoclassical terracotta Baluster lamp.
19th century
Great looking lamp of beautiful proportion and color. Each with a generously scaled baluster standard resting on a soc...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
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
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
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated chandelier with flower crystals inset. (Pair available)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
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
French Bronze & Iron Wall Sconce with Fleur De Lis
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic French bronze & iron sconce with Fleur de Lis.
Newly rewired for US usage.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze, 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
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
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 wir...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Tin
1930's French Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched mirror and bronze sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ruffled Shaded Glass and Brass Fixtures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wonderful design with crown like brass three part top mount with inner mount for the twin lights. Deep ruffled shades in delicate shaded amber to opaline glass. Not wired. Will req...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 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
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 Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930’s French Mercury cut crystal table lamps
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
Pair of French Empire Style Silver Plate Table Lamps
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Empire style (20th century) silver plate 2 arm bouillotte /desk table lamp with oval tole decorated shade and horn motif (priced as pair).
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver
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
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
Monumental French Bell Chandelier with Ten Arms
Located in Carmel, CA
Grand size French bell chandelier with ten arms. The individual arms can be removed for easy transport. The top of the fixture has a scalloped pattern....
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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.