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 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues double light sconces with mirrored cut crystal body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Brass Electrified Table Lamp b
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass Electrified Table Lamp
This is a super looking piece, it has been copied from the design of an old oil lamp with an oil reservoir with glass chimney and brass shade
The lamp...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's Small French Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French light fixtures with flowers crystals inset, and 4 interior lights probably Bagues, from Hotel in Paris. (4 available)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's Large Silver Plated Flush Mount With Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A large silver plated or gilt bronze light fixtures with Opaline glass inset. Available gold finish 2 items, silver plated 2 items
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1940 Black Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French black Opaline glass impressive and simple design
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Bagues Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French silver plated sconces with glass body and crystal leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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 French Gilt Metal Leaves Light Fixture with 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French gilt metal leaves shape light fixtures with 5 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
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
1930’s French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French gilt bronze chandelier with 8 lights and crystal body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
1920 French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces wit ribbon and twisted arms
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Large Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze sconces in original finish
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with amethyst crystals
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1930’s French silver plate light fixture with flower design amethyst crystals
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
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
1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture with 6 interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with Crystal Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with glass leaves design.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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
1930’s Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French gilt metal light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950's Solid Brass French Angel Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1950's solid brass French angel wall sconces with glass shades, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use, newly rew...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's French Bagues Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues chandelier with crystal hangings and bird in cage, with 6 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930’s French Silvered Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Silvered Sunburst Flush Mount
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
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
1940’s French Glass Drop Crystals Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French crystal chandelier with interior lights
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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
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
Pair of 1920's Bronze Bagues Parrots Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt bronze sconces with parrots design. Sconces with three lights
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s silver plated and etched mirror sconces with two lights. Available in bronze color
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930.s French silver-plated light fixture with 6 interior lights and beaded crystals
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930’s French Gilt Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s gilt metal double light sconces with floral design by Bagues from Iranian princess state in NYC
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930s French Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French nickel plated light fixture with blown glass inset
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Nickel
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 Silver Leaf and Gilt Metal Wheat Shape Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s silver leaf and gold leaf metal wheat light fixture with six lights
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 Bagues Flush Mount with Orange Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
a circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with colored glass leaves.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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
1930's French Bagues Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
a very unusual pair of French circa 1930's Bagues sconces with beaded crystals and crystal hangings
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930s French Silvered Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French silvered simple small sconces with crystal body and flower with two lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1920s French Crystal 5 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s 5 lights sconces with crystal flowers, and amethyst glass leaves
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture with 9 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with 9 lights
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s French silver plated light fixture with interior lights and glass leaves
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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 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
1930's Large French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Double Birds and 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French large silver leaf sconces with double bird's design, 5 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
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
Unique wall paper printing cylinder Table lamp 1880 France
Located in palm beach, FL
Rare 19th century wallpaper printing cylinder with floral iron base decor representing a rosette all mounted as a lamp. extraordinarily decorative and unique.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
1920's Large Bronze and Crystal Hangings Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s large bronze chandelier with different color crystal pendants, with 8 lights and 8 interior lights
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Empire Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful French chandelier, made with bronze and brass material. Rewired and ready to hang.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Aqua Painted Italian Six Light Chandelier by MLA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6-Light Chandelier with iron & wood tassel drops throughout. There are only remnants of paint left on the fixture in a stunning green/blue coloration. There are garlands of English...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Antique French Provincial Hand Painted Faience Oil Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
A lovely antique French provincial hand painted faience oil lamp having lovely Country French colors of robins egg blue, reds, oranges, greens, and pinks.
Category
1850s French Antique 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
Marbro Vintage French Style Monumental Incised Ceramic Gold Marbled Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The color and condition is wonderful. The design is Marbro Lamp Company of Los Angeles. The color is marbled gold and yellows. The size is monumental.
A 1960s table lamp, following French style. Hand glazed with a speckled lava-like texture full of expressionistic explosions. There is hand etching of flowers on the surface of the lamp. Exquisite.
Mid-century modern French style lamps...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
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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