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
Pair 1930’s French Gilt Bronze Double Light Sconces with Arm
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt bronze sconces with arm holding double lights
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Brass 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French style 12-arm brass chandelier with cast leaves and floral decoration.
Diameter: 58 cm.
Height fixture: 65 cm
Total height with chain: 80 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Compatible Pair Of 19th Century Majolica Ceramic Lidded Urns Mounted As Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Compatible pair of Majolica ceramic lidded urns hand painted with floral bouquets, baskets, foliate scrolls, cornucopias and geometric motifs. in blue, gold, white and rust. The lamp...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1930 French Bagues Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
French Bagues hand painted chandelier with 6 light and crystal hangings
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique hexagonal glass paneled domed copper lantern. Unwired. Beautiful natural patina. Late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
Pair of French Bronze Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
French bronze two-arm wall sconces featuring a wreath motif C. 1910.
Category
1910s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with 8 interior lights and glass leaves and flowers
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930’s French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Glass leaves
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s silver plated light fixture with interior lights ,and glass leaves design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of White Faience Table Lamps with Fruit Decoration Panel
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of white faience table lamps with fruit decoration panel mounted on cast iron table base. Made of 19th century-early 20th century white faience...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Faience
1930’s French Bagues Small Elegant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French gilt metal small chandelier by Bagues with crystal flowers and hanging crystals on body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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
Pair of Grey Painted Carved Wood Architectural Element Base Table Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
A Pair of Grey Painted Carved Wood Architectural Element Base Table Lamps
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
1930’s French Crystal Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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
Horn Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Horn
Rare 1970s Sculptural Stone Lamp Attributed to Albert Tormos, Gard Region France
Located in leucate, FR
This stunning sculptural stone lamp crafted in the Gard region, dating back to the 1970s and attributed to the renowned artist Albert Tormos.
This exceptional piece showcases the ar...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Stone
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
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
Pair of French 1950s Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall lanterns were made in France in the 1950s. Made in an antique style with the original eglomise glass backs. A really elegant design with the curved glass f...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Bagues Flush Mount with Orange Glass Leaves
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal light fixture with colored glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of French Syphon Lamps
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of 19th century Paris bistro syphon soda bottles converted to table lamps. Caning over glass, with pewter fittings and porcelain bases. 33” to top of harp, 23” to socket.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Pewter
Antique 1800s French Sconce Light Solid Brass with Shade
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Tole and Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French tole and glass lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass paneled sides. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with g...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron, Steel
1940's French Etched Mirror Scones
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French etched mirror backplate sconces with two silvered arms
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Provincial Floor Lamp Table, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this rare French Provincial floor lamp table, made in the 1960s. Very good vintage condition. Gold accents with hand painted flowers on tripod base and tabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Other
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
1900's French Silver Plated Chandelier with Rock and Amethyst Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's silver plated chandelier with rock and Amethyst crystal hangings, and crystal flowers, bought in Paris.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, Bronze
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
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
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two identical lamps with slightly different lampshades, which is hardly noticeable. See photo where both are next to each other.
The lamp is executed with E27 Edison screw f...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
1940's Pair of French Small Cut Glass Crystal Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French small cut glass crystal table lamps
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Tole Painted Table Lamp with Hand Painted Birds and Foliate
Located in New York, NY
Charming French Style tole paint decorated table lamp with original shade and finial, by Maitland Smith. The lamp features a stepped base which supports the large orb form body. The...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
A limestone table lamp by Albert Tormos, France, 1970s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Crafted by Albert Tormos, renowned for his unique limestone creations, this lamp combines elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Every sculpted detail reflects his timeless talent,...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Limestone
Atelier Petitot French Bronze & Brass 6 Light Round Chandelier Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Atelier Petitot style French neoclassical round 6 light chandelier with black & gold clip on Paper Shades, made in the 1950.
Features 5 cast Bronze scalloped Arms holding a cut glas...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Accolay La Borne, ceramic sandstone table lampe France 1960s
Located in leucate, FR
Large fawn-colored enameled sandstone lamp.
The body of the lamp is perforated in several places through which the double lighting diffuses a poetic light.
the lamp is signed "AA h...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Sandstone
Pair 1930's Large French Bagues Silver Leafed 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silver leafed sconces with three light and cut glass body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1940's Grape Design Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's glass lantern with grape design and three interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
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
1930s French Silvered Metal and Crystal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of silvered metal one light sconces with glass leaves and body
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Leaf
Versailles Style Gilt-Bronze Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Versailles style gilt-bronze chandelier with four arms. Adorned with original hand-cut crystal and pressed glass decoration. Dates to late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Toleware Bouillotte style lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a vintage French Provisional Toleware bouillotte lamp. Bouillotte lamps were a French style of lamp that originated around the 18th century, the distinguishing ...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Tin
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
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
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
1930's French Bagues Crystal Chandelier with 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and crystals chandelier with 6 lights from The Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
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
1940's Italian Small Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian small crystal chandelier with dark patinated finish
Category
1940s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Bagues Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues flush mounted light fixture with beaded crystals. 8 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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
1920 French Glazed Porcelain Blue Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's French glazed porcelain blue table lamps with bronze base
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
1930's French Small Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 Freich gilt metal flush mounted light fixture with opaline glass inset ( 2 interior lights)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1920s Single Light Sunburst Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s single light sunburst sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Black-Painted Hexagonal Street Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Black-painted hexagonal street lantern from the South of France. Newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Includes chain and canopy (listed height does not include c...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
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.