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
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
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
Distressed Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
A distressed tole bouillotte lamp, mid-20th century.
8 inches wide (at base) by 6 ½ inches deep by 33 ¼ inches tall;
shade measures 13 ¾ inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
18th-Century French Baroque Carved Wood Altar Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 18th-century French lamp showcases masterful craftsmanship and timeless design. Originally a carved wooden architectural element, this piece has been beautifully repur...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Walnut
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
Stoneware Artist Made Rooftile Wall Lamp, France 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage One of a Kind Stoneware Artist Made Rooftile Wall Lamp. Made in France, 1960's period. Signed on the rooftile: Castelnaudry - Guiraud. Made with a heavy Fer Forge lamp holder...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
1930's French Bagues Bronze Light Fixture with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze chandelier with beaded crystal flowers on body. Available pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, 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
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Polychrome & Painted 5-Light Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate your dining room or den with this exquisite carved antique wooden chandelier, crafted in France circa 1880. This elegant light fixture features a beautifully rounded design ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Oak, Paint
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Tole Urn Lamp Yellow Toile Table Buffet Light
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 20th century black and mustard yellow tole table lamp in the shape of a French Empire style urn on a pedestal, decorated with toile style Pr...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's silver plated metal sunburst flush mount light fixture with 2 innterior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
20th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century gilded wood lamp exudes timeless elegance with its classic design and original gold leaf gilding, which remains in excellent condition. The sculpted base features a...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
$1,895
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
1930's Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930’s Opaline glass table lamps with gilt design. Selling as a set of two, price per pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Tall French Neoclassical Terracotta Baluster Lamp, Brown Color, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tall French neoclassical terracotta Baluster lamp.
19th century
Great looking lamp of beautiful proportion and color. Each with a generously scaled baluster standard resting on a soc...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
$806 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wired Wall Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
Classic French gilt bronze wall sconces, having lovely faceted crystals. Newly rewired and ready to hang.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Lámpara belga Val Saint Lambert
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lámpara Val Saint Lambert Circa 1.940.
Lámpara belga Val Saint Lambert Circa 1.940, realizada en crital plomado en color rosa.
Medidas:
Alto 37cm
Ancho cuello 7cm
Ancho base 14cm
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Wrought Iron Chandelier is a timeless design, featuring a prominent fleur de lys taking center stage! A substantial length of original chain with canopy survi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Courvoisier 3 Star Luxe Cognac Advertising Table Lamp Fresh from France
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Courvoisier 3 Star Luxe Cognac Advertising Table Lamp
Fresh from France this superb lamp was part of an advertising display, it is a genuine 3.78 litre bottle and comes with its plea...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Six-Arm Italian Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Six-arm Italian chandelier, hand-carved and turned from fruitwood, Graceful wirey iron arms. Newly-wired for use within the USA. Each arm supports candelabra-size socket for bulb. In...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel, Iron
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
$5,200 / set
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
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 Silver Plated Crystals Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated chandelier with crystals and glass leaves 12 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century gilded wood lamp exudes timeless elegance with its classic design and original gold leaf gilding, which remains in excellent condition. The sculpted base features a...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$1,950
Very Fine French Provincial Iron Chandelier. France, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine French Provincial Iron chandelier. France, circa 1900.
6 Lights.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2", diameter 22"
CW3957.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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 Bagues Large Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystals sconces with crystal flowers and vase, 2 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$16,000 / set
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
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
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$3,800 / set
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
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
French Twelve Branch Two Tier Gilded Brass Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Twelve Branch Two Tier Gilded Brass Chandelier
This splendid very large Chateau chandelier is made in Gilded Brass with twelve upward curved arms radiating from an elaborat...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's French Silver Plated Chandelier with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's Silver plated chandelier with Rock crystal hangings. Available pair
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Large Wrought Iron Two Tier Scrolled Chandelier with Gold Leafs
Located in Asheville, NC
6 Candle stick lights
Wrought Iron with antique gold leaf painted crowns & leaves
36" chain
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 Vintage Cast Iron Floor Lamps, Paris, France, 1960s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Vintage Cast Iron Floor Lamps, Paris, France Set of 12
Vintage Design
Rare, Series of 12 cast-iron luminaires from the city of Paris, electricity rewired, from the city of Paris, ca...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique French Tole Glass Paneled Barn Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French tole glass paneled barn lantern. Late 19th century. Wonderful patina.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron, Tin
Monumental Pair Of Antique French Patinated Metal Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental Pair Of Antique French Patinated Metal Sconces.
This amazing pair of French country patinated metal sconces, possibly bronze can be used as candl...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Iron
1900’s Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights. Original finish and patina
Category
Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Yellow Painted Tole Lamp
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vintage Yellow Painted Tole Lamp
Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French molded glass light fixture with interior light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / item
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
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
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
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 Rococo Style Brass and Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Rococo Style Brass and Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
A superb quality brass lantern, the light has 4 clear glass panels, these are each etched with a starburst at the centr...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
$4,800 / set
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 Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated sunburst light fixtures with interior lights. Available as 1 light fixture, not pair.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
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
$6,800 / set
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
French Tole Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French tole lantern lamp. Antique brown patinated tole footed lantern candle stand with original early seeded curving glass panels with pierced ven...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$1,150
French Painted Green Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Painted Green Toleware and Brass Triple Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, a brass triple sconce lamp with its original adjustable toleware shade
A Very traditional design with thre...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
$3,800 / set
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.