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
French Style Ten-Arm Bronze Gold Doré Chandelier Rose Swag Details
Located in Toledo, OH
Impressive French style ten-arm chandelier in bronze with a gold doré finish. Ornate swag and rose details on the chain. Shades are not included.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier This is excellent quality
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Stunning 3 Branch Brass and Crystal Chandelier
This is an excellent quality piece, it has a brass crown hung with crystal drops in the centre this has 3 branches supporting brass...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
This is a lovely piece especially where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has a bright brass crown hun...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Chandelier, Brass and Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed for a lighting showroom in LA, double shades hanging from all brass frame. Solid brass X-cross banding. With 5 light cluster bodies. Total 10 lights. Good size for a ...
Category
1990s North American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Large Wrought Iron 10 Candle Lights Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
this is a wonderful preowned Vintage Large Wrought Iron 10 Candle Lights Cage Chandelier.
This chandelier has a great original patina to the iron,
It is in working order.
Very god vi...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Circle Floor Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s French Floor Lamp with circular iron base.
Newly refinished powder coated paint in mint green, deep plum and rust brown.
Newly rewired and New linen shade.
Adjustable in h...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$7,800
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
$8,800 / set
Tenerife Vert Chandelier, by David Duncan, Eight Light Chandelier Colored Resin
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A single-tiered, eight-light chandelier in a colorful transparent emerald resin, designed by David Duncan. This chandelier features an elegant shell formed dish...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Brass 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French style 12-arm brass chandelier with cast leaves and floral decoration.
Category
Early 2000s French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,463 Sale Price
34% Off
1920’s French Bagues Silver Leaf Large Sconces with Three Lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920’s French silvered metal Large Bagues sconces with 3 lights, crystal body and flowers
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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 candles can be changed easily.
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Wall Bracket Task Light
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has retaine...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800.
Weathered. Part of the glass of later date.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$942 Sale Price
55% Off
Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sid
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern
This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sides
The lamp is wired for electricity and ready to hang it will have to be connected to an electrical ...
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's French Crystal Cylindrical Shape Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal cylindrical shape light fixture with 5 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Agnès Escala, XXL zoomorphic owl ceramic lamp, unique work, France 1970s
By Agnes Escala
Located in leucate, FR
Huge sculpted ceramic owl lamp.
Unique work created by the renowned French ceramist Agnes Escala.
Lamp with subdued lighting, caused by 2 bulbs with chrome caps and its openwork bod...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Green Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass bouillotte lamp with reticulated base and green paper shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 6.5"D x 22.5"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Vintage Turned Wood Table Lamp in the French Taste
Located in Lomita, CA
The patina, the hardware and the beauty of the turned portion of this lamp make it a standout. The lamp is in the French taste and was produced in the mid-century, 1950s -1960s. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Walnut
$439 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Single Chandelier Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A darling, petite table lamp from late 19th century France rising from a brass, candlestick base of shepherd’s hook branches with crystal drops to scatter the light. The faux candle ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 French Provincial Wall Candle Sconces Lights
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Decorative Metal Candle Wall Sconces from France. Impressive set of three candle sconces that accomodate a single candle in each. This set of three in a neutral color is aestheticall...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-Centrury French Ceramic Table Lamp with Lampshade in Rope
Located in Paris, FR
Mid-centrury french ceramic table lamp with lampshade in rope.
New rope lampeshade.
Measures: Lampshade : H 21 x D 20 cm
ceramic : H 10 x D 9 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Rope
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century French wrought iron chandelier exemplifies rustic elegance with its sturdy construction and artisanal design. Featuring a linear frame suspended by heavy iron chain...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Chandelier in Wood, Gilt-Iron and Glass
Located in Houston, TX
Italian chandelier in wood, gilt-iron and glass. Italian chandelier decorated in hand blown glass pendants, beads and crystal prisms, suspended from an iron and turned wood frame. Wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Two Chic Six-Arm Chandeliers in Lovely French Grey Finish, Gilt Accents.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Two chic six-arm chandeliers in lovely French grey finish, gilt accents. Newly wired and ready for installation. Priced per chandelier.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Tôle
French Antique Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder Sconce
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique forged iron candle holder - sconce. Maker information is not available. Unmarked. Spanish Hacienda Reviva...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage global views French inspired Bouilotte table lamp
By Global Views
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage large global views French inspired Bouilotte table lamp. This large Bouilotte table lamp is made of highly polished steel with a distressed antiqued finish to the ...
Category
2010s Chinese French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel
19th Century Bronze Crystal Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Brass and Crystal Chandelier with a richly patinated ornate brass frame. With 16 lights, each fitted with wax sleeves, creating a glow complementing its vintage charm....
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
20th Century French Wrought Iron Chandeliers
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of 20th-century French wrought iron chandeliers, showcasing elegant craftsmanship with their intricate scrollwork and candle-style lights. Each chandelier is designed ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Toile Style Transfer Printed Porcelain Lamp - U.S.A. - Circa 1950's
Located in Chatham, ON
French toile de jouy style transfer printed lamp - featuring a continuous pattern of flowers and birds on all four sides - green printed pattern on a white glazed ground - original p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Antique French Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Chandelier with 10 lights. Made of Broze and in excellent condition. From the estate of O.P Leonard of Leonard's Department St...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$24,000
Ceramic Lamp Vintage 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Large ceramic lamp 1950s
New lampshade and electrical system.
Foot H44 x L22 x P11 cm -
with lampeshade H75 xD40 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Provincial Iron Chandelier, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Provincial iron chandelier, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Mid Century French Country Walnut Tiered 3 Light Torchiere Floor Lamp End Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Country dumbwaiter style floor lamp end table. Made of walnut featuring two tiers with tapered candlestick column body, torchiere uplight and two additional light...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
French Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful French bronze Bouillote lamp with black matte and gold trim shade. Lamp features two light sockets and two candles brackets. Very good condition appropriate to age.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze light fixture with etched frosted dome inset
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French provincial iron and crystal chandelier.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Wreat Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier Crystal and Antique Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing a stunning Brass Basket Empire Sac a Pearl Chandelier, an exquisite piece adorned with captivating crystals, reminiscent of the classical style of the Empire era. This is...
Category
2010s German French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
$20,806 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Audoux Minet Attributed Rope Ceilling Light 2 Green Glass balls France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceilling Light can be attributed to Audoux Minnet, Frida, and Adrian, considering their appearance and materials, and techniques. Audoux-Minnet has been producing with Vibo in M...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rope, Glass
$1,138 Sale Price
20% Off
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’s Venetian Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Venetian etched mirrored backplate sconces
Category
1930s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Mirror
Jacques Poussine huge ceramic lamp. Unique work. Sant Vicens France circa 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Unique work by Jacques Poussine.
Huge enameled ceramic lamp, superb decoration with abstract and organic patterns mastered only by Jacques Poussine.
Magnificent work of firing and ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Large Wrought Iron Glass France Chandelier 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice and attractive chandelier. Wrought Iron base comes with a curved glass shade, on the
shade gold lining. Three E27 large bulbs. France 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Sevres Style Turquoise Porcelain Mantel Vase Urn Lamp 42"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large antique French Sevres style turquoise trophy vase urn lamp. Made of porcelain featuring a Neoclassical motif with reticulated gilt brass base and painted garden / veran...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
1930's French Bagues Vase design 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt metal Bagues sconces with 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
$5,800 / set
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces - Inspired By Coco Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of 20th-century French sconces, inspired by Coco Chanel, exudes timeless sophistication and charm. Crafted from gilt metal, these sconces feature a stunning wheat s...
Category
20th Century French 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
Albert Tormos, French massive stone sculpture lamp with abstract design, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
French massive stone sculpture lamp with abstract design.
This brutalist lamp was made in the 70s by the French sculptor / painter / poet Albert Tormos (signature on the back). It w...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Stone
1940's French Engraved Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
1940's French silver plated pair table lamps vase design with engraved ornament on body
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$5,200 / set
Custom Hand-Forged Iron "Hamilton" Chandelier with Flat Body and Four Arms.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, blacksmith made hand-forged iron fixture with four candelabra sockets. Would look great over a kitchen island or pool table. Newly wired in the USA with all UL...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
c 1900 French Beaded Rare Lavender Murano Drops Mirrors Sconces One of Kind
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Housing 2 lights each, sitting in crystal bobeches, dripping with small Murano lavender drops (these are true lavender, they look darker in photos) One of a kind sconces! Completel...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Grande Lampe Hubert Olivier en céramique française décor French Riviera 1990
By Olivier U
Located in London, England
La très grande lampe de décoration du fabricant Hubert Olivier est bien plus qu'un simple éclairage ; elle est une véritable œuvre d'art. Fabriquée en c...
Category
1990s French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Red Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Red Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run along rails so that the candles can...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$2,000 / item
French White and Cobalt Crystal Chandelier Light Fitting
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French White and Cobalt Crystal Chandelier Light Fitting
A Charming Little French Light fitting, the age darkened twisted brass frame is set with clear coloured beads and flowers a...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
French 17/18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand forged Iron candleholder in Gothic style.
Although the Gothic period was already over this style stayed popular for a long time in the French country side.
Very beautiful detailed with French Fleur de lyse...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$1,155 Sale Price
48% Off
Carved Distressed Wood Italian Urn Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Carved and distressed wood Italian urn table lamps. This wonderful pair of lamps is a genuine designer pair, hand carved and finished in an old world distressed painted look. They ar...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
$1,160 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Handmade Mid-Century Modern Wood Table Lamp, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Lovely lamp from the 1960s. Very impressive. Very nice condition. Socket e27. Dimmable.
Fully functional. Works with 220V and 110V. Wiring is suitable f...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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 Wood Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a giltwood and metal 12 light candelabra that likely originated in the 19th century in France. This candelabra was meticulously hand-carved and gilded, which is...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,580
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
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.