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: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1940s
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
1960's Schoenbeck Rivendell Beaded Crystals White Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's white body with beaded crystals sconces with interior lights
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Elegant French 1950s Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This unusual chandelier was made in France in the 1950s.
Please take a look at all our pictures - the elegantly simple design has lovely touches of detail. From the lovely hearts de...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930’s French Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues sconces with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940’s Bagues Gilt Metal and Crystals Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of of 1940’s French large Bagues gilt metal sconces with a big crystal base on body and glass leaves. 3 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930s French Bagues Silver Leaf Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s silver leaf metal sconces with glass leaves and body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1940's Small Glass Lantern with Grape Design
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's small etched glass lantern with grape design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
1930's French Bagues Beaded Glass Chandelier with 9 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1930's French Bagues gilt metal chandelier with beaded crystals, 12 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
Pair of 1930’s French Bagues Large 3 Lights Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unusual large French 1930’s Bagues sconces with large crystal pendants and three lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Lámpara francesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lámpara francesa Circa 1.950, realizada en mosaico irregular en naranja, verde y blanco, con fragmentos de azulejos de cerámica.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1930 French Maison Bagues Brass Small Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues small chandelier with hanging glass flowers and leaves on body with 5 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930’s French Silvered Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930’s French silvered sunburst flush mount with two lairs of leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
1930's French Bagues Sconces with 3 Scroll Arms and Beaded Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with three scroll arms and beaded crystals and hanging crystals
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French 5 Lights Tulips Sconces with Amethyst Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French tulips shaped sconces with amethyst crystals
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
1940 Large French Gilt Bronze Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940’s gilt bronze sconces with 3 lights very unusual big size
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930’s Gilt Bronze with Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s Gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate and crystals hangings
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Arm Sconces with One Light
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silver plated hand design sconces with one light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces, original finish and patina, unusual large sized.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
1930's French Gild Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French gild bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Scrolling Foliate Wall Lights, Tole Gilt and Cream Roses
Located in Sherborne, GB
An elegant pair of gilt and enamel gilt iron floral wall lights, made in France in the 1940s. These are very high quality wall sconce lights.
These wall sconces have two arms decorated with gilt leaves and enameled cream...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Double Bouillotte Brass Chandelier 1940s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Pair of Terracotta Trompe L'oeil Table Lamps Attributed to Urbano Zaccagnini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury terracotta table lamps with an unusual Trompe L'oeil style composition depicting a white glazed vessel with a knotted rope and t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
1940’s French Bird Sconces One Light
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1940’s French gilt metal and cut glass birds sconces with mirrored cups, newly UL rewired for the US
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Massive 1940s French 8 Light Bronze Chandelier
Located in Miami, FL
Massive beautiful 8-Light French Neoclassical Bronze chandelier with exceptional detail from top to bottom.
European Wiring and tak...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Black Iron Lantern from the 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French lantern out of iron, glass shades circa 1940
Black, conical, hexagonal body with sweeping exterior decoration out of metal straps.
4 glass panes and 1 socket
Body dimensions ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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
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
Wall holder In Bronze of French origins From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Experience an antique atmosphere with this pair of French bronze wall sconces from the 1930s. These wall sconces are more than just lighting fixtures; they are timeless works of art ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930’s French Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French double light sconces with flower design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandelier A decorative circular ceiling l
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandelier
A decorative circular ceiling light, the light has an open centre and decorated with toleware leaves in apple white...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Twin Wall Chandeliers, Twin Sconce Wall Lights These are very pretty
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Twin Wall Chandeliers, Twin Sconce Wall Lights
These are very pretty wall lights, the cast brass sconces are hung with brightly cut pendants which sparkle when electrifi...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron outdoor Lantern
Located in palm beach, FL
Monumental wrought iron outdoor Lantern suspended by a coat hook. These majestic lanterns are most decorative. Six are available.
The work of wrou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Gold Finished Wrought Iron Lanterns with Textured Glass and Glass Beads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gold finished wrought iron lanterns with textured glass and glass beads. Already rewired for US Lighting Standards.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s French Glass & Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A stylish, unusual and top quality mid 20th century, French 1960s glass and brass floor lamp. The original lamp shade above a cut glass and brass stem, all standing on four splayed s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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.