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 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
Wrought Iron Benedict Chandelier by Miamar Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-Forged Iron Eight-Light Chandelier by Miamar Home
A striking hand-forged iron chandelier featuring eight sweeping arms in a minimalist yet sculptural form. This piece evokes th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Brass Three-Arm Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass three-arm horn bouillotte lamp with red & gold tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13"W x 13"D x 27.75"H
Very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
$788 Sale Price
39% Off
1920’s Fench Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s French silvered metal chandelier with crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Petite French Empire Style Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Petite French empire style crystal basket chandelier.
This is a lovely little piece it has a bright brass frame hung with chains forming a basket and a brass roundel...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
1930’s French Gilt Metal Bush Shape Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt metal sconces with 3 lights.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
$4,800 / set
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 green painted and gilded fluted body. Restored with twelve newly for...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Provincial Wrought Iron Ceiling Light with Frosted Glass, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
This early 20th century pendant 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
$1,749 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$4,800 / set
French Hanging Iron Pot & Pan, Farm Animal Figures Chandelier, Pendant, 10 bulbs
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage French hanging iron pot and pan holder with hooks pendant or chandelier , 10 arms. This unique lighting fixture embodies a whimsical yet elegant design, expertly blending ...
Category
20th Century European French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
$2,700 Sale Price
40% Off
A pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights The lights are in the classical style
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of French Brass Twin Wall Lights
The lights are in the classical style, hung with crystal lustres, they are in brass with an age darkened patina
Each light has 2 branches wi...
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Brass Table Lamp or Bouillotte Triple Desk Lamp A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass Table Lamp or Bouillotte Triple Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, a brass three sconce lamp with its original parchment shade
A Very traditional design with three candles, it...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Wine and Gold Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp A lovely piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Wine and Gold Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, a brass Triple Bouillotte lamp with its original adjustable toleware shade
A Very traditional design with ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Baccarat Style Chandelier
The chandelier was acquired through an antique collector's private estate auction. It was originally hung in one of the theaters undergoing ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Chandelier, Italy, 1990s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of brass crystal and Murano glass in Italy in 1990s.
Perfect original condition.
5x40W, E25-E27 bulbs
US wiring compatible
Category
1990s Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930’s Bagues Gilt Metal Flowers Chandelier with Crystal Hangings
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s gilt metal Bagues chandelier with crystal flowers
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 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
$3,800 / item
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
1940’s French Silver Plated Sphere Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture unusual size, (different finish available)
Category
1940s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
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 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
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
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
Pair of French Provincial Bronze Wall Sconces with Leaf Ornaments
Located in Middleburg, VA
A graceful pair of 19th-century French Provincial wall sconces, made in Paris circa 1860. Originally designed for gas lighting and later converted to electric, these sconces feature ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
19th Century Zinc Finial Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 19th century architectural finial in zinc, mounted as a table lamp.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Zinc
French Pair of Vintage Brass and Crystal Wall Sconces
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of vintage mid-20th century French “Maria Theresa” style wall sconces in a dazzling array of glass blowing techniques, set off with brass hardware. Each sconce features a pair...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
$4,200 / set
1930's Silvered Metal French Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver leafed metal light fixture with glass inset
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
$1,275 / set
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
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Mirrors Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late 19th century French gilt bronze sconces with beveled mirror backplate and two lights
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Cast Brass and Lead Crystal French Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous lead hand-cut crystal pendants and beads on a suspended Brass Frame. Amazing, unusual design and form. Completely rewired with American standard candleabra sockets and wires...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
An Ormulu-Mounted Baluster Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
AN ORMOLU-MOUNTED BALUSTER
VASE LAMP
Continental, early 20th century
A ceramic vase of flattened baluster shaped body finely painted with
"Deutsche Blumen"style of decoration.
The ev...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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
French Delft Style Blue and White Ceramic Table Lamp
By Delft
Located in Lomita, CA
Blue and white baluster shape and delicately carved fleur de lys in blue on white ceramic is reason enough to covet this beautiful oversized table lamp produced between 1940 and 1960. The collar like neck complements the gold circular wooden base. The shaped baluster body has a white tin-glaze and is also decorated with cobalt-blue diamonds. The lamp stands 42 inches tall overall with its original harp and 29 inches from the socket to base. The lamp is in very good condition except for some minor pitting to the glaze finish.
The exceptional fleur de lys motif on this lamp has been used historically by French...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$503 Sale Price
40% Off
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
$2,300 / set
A hand-carved limestone lamp in the shape of a prism - France - 1970s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A hand-carved limestone lamp in the shape of a prism, showcasing French craftsmanship from the 1970s and reflecting the style of Albert Tormos. This unique piece emits a warm, inviti...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Limestone
$644 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
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
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
CHARLES É FILS DESIGN BRASS Table Lamp
Located in Hawthorne, CA
French Mid-Century Cast Brass Frond Table Lamp by Charles & Fils, circa 1960
An exceptional example of French mid-century lighting design, this sculptural brass table lamp by Charle...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Wood Bead and Verde Brass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
All wood and Brass Charming Chandelier.
Category
1980s North American Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand-Forged Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-forged iron floor lamp upon scrolled three-legged base, newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Sold without shade.
Note...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Painted Terra Cotta Urn Uplight
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French painted terra cotta urn uplight. Beautiful hand painted details. Add some lighting drama to your home.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire style tent chandelier
This is a lovely piece, a medium size where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has an aged brass frame ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large Wrought Iron Interior/Exterior Pendant in Zinc Finish with Antique Glass
By Kirsten Maltas
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This vintage inspired wrought iron pendant exudes classic styling and minimalist beauty with a traditional tapered shape, glass roof and embellished top. P...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Table Lamp Iron Frosted Glass Light 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stylish art deco French lamp with wroght iron base
Frosted glass moulded in relief / embossed form
Circa 1930
Bought from a dealer on Marche Biron at Paris antiques markets
Will ship...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
Italian Crystal, Giltwood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian crystal, giltwood and iron chandelier circa 1900-1929. Turned giltwood and iron chandelier decorated in cut glass bobeches, presse...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of Rafia Wall Lights, XXth
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of rafia wall lights, metal structure, Bulb E 27, they are delivered with the electrical material.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Raffia
$1,422 / set
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
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 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
Late 19th Century French Scrolled Brass Chandelier
Located in South Salem, NY
Exquisite antique six-light pendant chandelier made in France circa late 19th century. Minimal scrolled brass wire body is decorated with faceted crystal pendants. The glass ornament...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Charming French Crystal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Charming French Crystal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
This is a superb brass chandelier, the brass has a gilded finish and the 6 arms have g...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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:51cm W:20,5cm
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$432 Sale Price
54% Off
Wrought Iron French Wall Sconces - A Pair -Electrified with Charming Patina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Elevate your home decor with this exquisite pair of antique wrought iron wall sconces. These timeless pieces feature intricate scroll...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$800 Sale Price / set
60% Off
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.