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
Early Forged Iron Spanish Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early forged iron Spanish chandelier circa 1700-1749. Twisted iron body with six arms. Not wired.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintag...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Style Five Arm Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bronze and Crystal French Style Chandelier with Five Arms. Very good detail in the bronze arms and body of the chandelier. Original shimmering crystals featuring two sizes pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Triple French Horn 3 Arm Brass Candelabra Bouillotte Library Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Horn, three arm brass bouillotte candelabra shaped table lamp.
Measures: 7” x 24” / Shade - 15” x 8.75” (Diameter x Height).
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Organic White Ceramic Lamp, Unique Work, France, 1950
Located in leucate, FR
Organic ceramic table lamp.
Magnificent work of sculptor. This lamp is signed under the base (signature to be identified).
French unique work of the 50s.
Very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Concrete and Plaster Lamps
Located in Madison, MS
These are large French plaster lamps. They are ornate with beautiful grape and leaf detailed plaster carvings. Each lamp rests on a square base an...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Concrete
Forged Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Forged iron floor lamp from twisted iron candle holder, raised upon a scrolled tripod base. Complimentary white linen drum shade is included (listed measur...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Counter Weight Chandelier Lustre Glass Ceiling Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Ceiling pendant lamp in glass and opaline early 20th century.
French counter weight chandelier. White glass diffuser and porcelain weight for adjust...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
French Tole with Porcelain Flower Details Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French tole chandelier. Amazing porcelain flower details around the piece. Great addition to your chic interiors.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper
Pair of Ruffled Shaded Glass and Brass Fixtures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A wonderful design with crown like brass three part top mount with inner mount for the twin lights. Deep ruffled shades in delicate shaded amber to opaline glass. Not wired. Will req...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Anthropomorphic Ceramic Lamp Maurice Camos, French Artist, Unique Work, 1960s
By Vallauris
Located in leucate, FR
Amazing anthropomorphic ceramic lamp.
Unique work, signed under the base.
Very good condition, made in the 60s
Made by the French ceramist and singer artist...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
French Rare Lavender Purple Crystal Prisms Murano Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing six-lights, bobéches in lavender crystal prisms. Will be re-wired with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for other countries and ready to hang. Free priority UPS shipping from Italy, no custom fees. Adoring 3 tiers of macaroni crystal swags with rare color lavender...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Sevres Style Porcelain Urns Mounted as Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Sevres French Empire style porcelain ceramic vases mounted as lamps, the blue glazed urns with hand-painted gilt details and swan-form handles. 26.5" H x 5" W x 4.5" D.
Deal...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Charles Edwards Custom French Lantern Pendant Fixture, Mahogany & Nickel, UK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Custom French Lantern Pendant fixture, Mahogany & Nickel, UK. This Charles Edwards Custom French lantern ceiling light fixture is finished with a scalloped polished n...
Category
Late 20th Century British French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair French Provincial 19th Century Tole Bronze Two Light Floral Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Fine quality, charming pair of 19th century French Provincial Tole and Bronze floral motif two light wall sconces. Polychrome decorated tole in subtle, muted tones of forest green, o...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze, Tôle
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Modernist Tall Floor Lamp Hanging Lantern
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern floor lamp perfect in any room. Great design and manufacturing characterized by the hanging lantern. This charming piece is in the typical ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Large Giltwood Lantern with 4 Lights, Hand-Carved Reproduction
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large giltwood lantern with 4 lights, hand-carved reproduction.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Giltwood
Large French Rococo Brass Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo brass glass lantern hall light
A superb quality heavy brass lantern, the lantern has 6 glass sides each etched with a starburst at the centre, the decorative b...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Two-Arm Iron Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage two-arm iron sconces from France. Newly wired for use within the USA. Sold together and priced $1,400 for the pair.
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel
Vintage Brass 3 Light French Horn Library Candelabra Bouillotte Floor Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brass bouillotte style floor lamp with black accents, three French Horn shaped candlestick lights topped with an arrow shaped / we...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Git Bronze Table Lamp With Green Shade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French Gilt bronze table lamp with Green fabric shade. Gorgeous details with nice gilt tone. Add some French style to your home.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze & Iron Wall Sconce with Fleur De Lis
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic French bronze & iron sconce with fleur de Lis.
Newly wired.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Bronze
French Frosted Glass Pair of Sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of French Art Deco Frosted glass sconces by Jean Noverdy, with gilt metal wall mount frames, molded in glass.
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
Bouillotte Floor Lamp, Adjustable Twin Candle Lamp This is an Elegant Piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bouillotte Floor Lamp, Adjustable Twin Candle Lamp
This is an Elegant piece, originally the lamp would have been candle powered, this one has ...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of Tall Carved Wood and Tole Tiered Sconces
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of large decorative and charming tiered wall sconces in creme Paintin Provincial French manner. In a pale two tone painted finish with ten elec...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Brass Four Arm Bouillotte Lamp with Burgundy Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass four arm bouillotte lamp with burgundy tole shade
USA, Early-20th century
Measures: 14" W x 9.75" D x 27" H
Professionally rewired. Very good vintage condition. M...
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Large Wrought Iron Interior/Exterior Pendant in Zinc Finish with Antique Glass
By Kirsten Maltas
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This vintage inspired wrought iron pendant exudes classic styling and minimalist beauty with a traditional tapered shape, glass roof and embellished top. P...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Mid-20th Century Brass Three-Arm Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass three-arm bouillotte lamp with red & gold tole shade
USA, Circa 1950s
Measures: 12.75"W x 12.75"D x 26"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has thre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage French Oak and Ceramic Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp
Located in East Hampton, NY
This VERY rare Guillerme et Chambron floor lamp in oak and hand made ceramic tile details has SO MANY unique details. The lamp itself swings left to right as seen in the video. The l...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Oak, Silk
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
Lead Crystal Floor Lamp Vintage Signed Cut Thistle Pattern
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach estate fine lighting acquisitions of a
Vintage signed lead cut crystal in thistle pattern dual light floor lamp ...
Category
1970s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
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
Petite French Empire Style Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Petite French empire style crystal basket chandelier.
This is a lovely little piece it has a bright brass frame hung with chains forming a basket and a brass roundel...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
Pair of Large Brass Table Lamps, France, circa 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A pair of large table lamps made of brass and beige glass shade.
Produced in France in the 1940s.
Very good condition, no damage.
New wires, European plug.
dimensions: height...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 P...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Jansen Style Gilt Bronze and Clear Glass Table Lamps, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous pair of Jansen style table lamps with gilt bronze details and clear glass elements. Amazing bronze details with perfect gilt. Real...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Bronze Sconces, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French wall sconces. One of the sconces needs repair, selling as is. Add some amazing French style to your home.
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Pink Porcelain Hand Painted Bulbous Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Pink Porcelain Hand Painted Bulbous Table Lamps - a Pair. Item features french pink porcelain bulbous forms, gold gilt painted detail...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
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
French Iron and Tole Glass-Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French iron and tole glass-paneled lantern circa 1870-1899. Unwired. Two lanterns are available but sold individually priced $3,800 each (see last image and...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
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
19th Century French Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra
Located in Canton, MA
Wrought iron floor candelabra with a twisted square center stem and twirled vine decoration with flowers. It has three arms, the center o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Brass Bouillotte Double Dolphin Lamp with Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass double dolphin bouillotte lamp with black tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13"W x 8.75"D x 25"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has two...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Ceiling Lantern Lamp, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Antique wrought iron and stained glass ceiling lantern lamp
Old outdoor lantern lamp with wrought iron ceiling and colored glass.
Wrought i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brass Three-Arm Horn Bouillotte Lamp with Red Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass three-arm horn bouillotte lamp with red & gold tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13"W x 13"D x 27.75"H
Very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
French-Style Painted And Parcel-Gilt Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, vintage painted and parcel- gilt lantern in the French provincial style.
The lantern feature an iron frame in a dark rusty brown finish with gilded decorations includin...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Lovely Pair Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps in Wood, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamps are executed with E27 Edison screw fit bulbs. It is in working condition. It runs both on 110 / 230 Volt.
Good original vintage condition. Wear consistent with use and age.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
Early Two-Tier Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early two-tier forged iron chandelier circa 1780-1819. Beautiful naturally pitted patina on all hand-forged iron surfaces. All-original. Not wi...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain with Bronze Ormolu Mounted as a Table Lamp
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French Sevres style porcelain urn mounted as a table lamp, unbranded. Sevres porcelain urn of dark blue & gold with hand painted scene of lovers kissing & cherubs on front...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Brass Bouillotte Double Dolphin Lamp With Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous brass double dolphin bouillotte lamp with black tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13.75"W x 7.75"D x 24.25"H
Very good original vintage condition. Lamp has two...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
1987 Vintage Frederick Cooper Brass 2 Light French Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
1987 Tall Frederick Cooper two light French bouillotte table lamp in brass with black accents and marble tipped finial.
Measures: 7” x ...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1970s Rotogravure Table Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden table lamp from France, produced circa 1970. A carved column, an etched cylinder: a former rotogravure wallpaper printing roll becomes a charming, vintage table lamp; rising...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Grand Wooden Chandelier by Dennis & Leen New Custom 3-Tier
Located in Houston, TX
Grand Country French style custom 3-tier Wooden Chandelier with 18 lights, a turned central column, and shaped arms.
Chandelier for an amazing large location! For someone who wants ...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
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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