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
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
French Wrought Iron Lantern with Amber Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Wrought iron lantern with textured amber glass panels. French. Early 20th Century
Dimensions:
Height: 40
Width (Diameter): 14.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights
Located in Houston, TX
This hand-forged Iron chandelier is a classic reproduction light of our design. The three arms have three lights each for a total of nine candelabra sockets. Height is to the top of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Empire style tent chandelier
This is a lovely piece, a medium size where a very large chandelier is not possible, it has an aged brass frame ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Large French Silvered Alter Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large French Silvered Alter Lamp
This is a very beautiful piece, it originates from a French Church it stands on a decorative 3 sided base, the central co...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
Six-Arm Italian Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Six-Arm Italian chandelier, newly constructed from 18th century and later elements. Newly wired, using all UL listed parts, for use within the USA. Lights use candelabra...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Large French Brass 3 Branch Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Set of 4 large french brass 3 branch wall lights
A very handsome set of Large Heavy Brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style of a twisted acanthus leaf scroll br...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Early French Two-Tier Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early French two-tier forged iron chandelier circa 1740-1780. Beautiful naturally pitted patina on all hand-forged iron surfaces. All-original. Not wired for electricity. A second ve...
Category
1750s French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
A Large French Toleware and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large French Toleware and Brass Table Lamp
This Large Toleware Lamp is set on a brass base and has decorative brass work and handles and comes wit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Bronze gold gilded, three light, 20th C., lantern light with canopy. It is adorned with a series of chain swags with molded tassels and ribbons decorating the cylinder glass. The bot...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Superb 19th Century Sculptural Faience Lamp of French Soldier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful and unusual antique French faience table lamp having sculptural blue and white bust of a soldier with jaunty turban on his head. Base is bronzed b...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron outdoor Lantern
Located in palm beach, FL
Monumental wrought iron outdoor Lantern suspended by a coat hook. These majestic lanterns are most decorative. 9 are available!
The work of wrough...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Empire Style Tent Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
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
French 19th Century Baccarat 12-Light Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French 19th century Baccarat glass chandelier consisting of 12 detailed glass branches with candelabra sockets resting on alluring c...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
Pair of French Provincial Neoclassic Tin Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th century large scale candlesticks converted to table lamps, hand crafted with tin in a rustic neoclassic form with an acquired time worn oxidized finish.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Rafia Wall Lights, XXth
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of rafia wall lights, metal structure, Bulb E 27, they are delivered with the electrical material.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Raffia
Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Rooster Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French cast iron rooster lamps.
Lovely pair of French polychromed cast iron rooster lamps. These French lamps are executed in a beau...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Antique French Provincial Iron Chandelier with Copper Poacher
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French provincial iron chandelier with copper poacher.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
Antique French Monumental Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Leaves Design, 7 Bulbs
Located in Plainview, NY
A majestic early 20th century wrought iron wall scone finely hand carved and featuring hanging leaves. The sconce holds 7 candelabra bulbs and ...
Category
1920s European Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century French Provincial Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Black Oval Shade
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century French Provincial Bouillotte Lamp. In excellent condition with the original Tole shade. South of France, circa 1830.
Measures: 26” High 14” Diameter
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass
Pair of French Tole Floral Electrified Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of tole wall sconces crafted in pressed brass with a flower bouquet decorated in a trompe-l'oeil technique over a brass stylized planter.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair of French Iron and Mirror Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of French antique wall sconces with hand wrought scrolled backplates with distressed mirror over metal one light arms with fl...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
French Style Bronze Sconces With Crystals By E. F. Caldwell
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of French style crystal sconce by Edward F. Caldwell a New York manufacturer of very fine quality bronze work. These are circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Italian Crystal, Giltwood and Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian crystal, giltwood and iron chandelier circa 1900-1929. Turned giltwood and iron chandelier decorated in cut glass bobeches, presse...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Gold Leaf
Pair of French Empire Style Silver Plate Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Empire style (20th century) silver plate 2 arm bouillotte /desk table lamp with oval tole decorated shade and horn motif (priced as pair).
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver
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
French Empire Style Ceiling Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of matching French Empire style ceiling lamps with a gold gilt frame and iridescent beads.
Circa: 20th century.
Measures: H: 7 1/2" W: 9 1/2".
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Bulbous Ceramic French Table Lamp with Dome Lampshade
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bulbous ceramic French table lamp with dome lampshade
The lamp has a large ceramic urn which is decorated as simulated tortoiseshell, it is toppe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century Genoese Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early 19th century Genoese chandelier consisting of a carved giltwood body, original eight iron arms and three tiers of original crystal prisms (clear and colored). This chandelier i...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Tin, Iron
Magnificent Venetian Figural Floor Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A magnificent venetian figural floor lamp
A charming Italian carved wooden figural floor lamp
The figure is carved in soft wood which has been p...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Gesso
Set of Six Italian Style Tole and Carved Wood Two-Arm Sconces with Wood Drops
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set of six Italian style tole and carved wood two-arm sconces with wood drops. Lovely worn patina. Newly wired and ready for installation. Priced per...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Charming French Crystal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Charming French Crystal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
This is a superb brass chandelier, the brass has a gilded finish and the 6 arms have g...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Italian Glass and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian glass and crystal chandelier circa 1930-1950. Brass and iron frame chandelier decorated in cut crystal prisms, pressed glass flow...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Iron
Antique French Iron Wall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful distressed lantern approximate 27” height and 30 height including bracket. 19” depth from wall. 18” wide.
Old glass with crackle appearance. Scroll iron work and 3 light c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
large pastel coloured 1950s metal floral flush mount ceiling light or sconce
Located in London, GB
A large French pastel coloured vintage 1950s metal floral flush mount ceiling light or sconce with 5 lamp holders. Beautifully distressed, lovely faded pastel colours.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Scrolling Foliate Wall Lights, Tole Gilt and Cream Roses
Located in Somerton, GB
An elegant pair of gilt and enamel gilt iron floral wall lights, made in France in the 1940s. These are very high quality wall sconce lights.
These wall sconces have two arms decorated with gilt leaves and enameled cream...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
CHARLES É FILS DESIGN BRASS Table Lamp
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Charles & Fils brass table lamp. Sculptured base in cast fronds in different sizes. Original brass shade. Newly wired, circa 1960, France. Patina on this piece is outstanding and the...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Petite French 6 Light Brass Chandelier Elegant Design Early 1900's
Located in New York, NY
Early 1900's small French style chandelier with leaf detail and natural patina. This petite 6 arm light measures 19.5" in diameter. Pleas...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Gilt and Patinated Iron Chandelier
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt and patinated iron chandelier. Having an Italian country feel with a nod to Renaissance Revival. Full and clean lines.
36" height not i...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Stunning French Cristal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A stunning French cristal 6 branch brass chandelier
This is a superb brass chandelier, the centre baluster is covered with glass and at th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Custom Lamp from 19th Century Wine Bottle
Located in Houston, TX
Custom lamp from 19th century wine bottle. Large clear hand-blown glass wine bottle with original hand-painted and gilded decoration. Newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Includes complimentary linen drum shade...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Glass Lantern
By Herve Baume
Located in Washington, DC
Herve Baume new glass bell jar lantern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique French Zinc Neo Classic Pineapple Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of French table lamps crafted in zinc with a pineapple motif and a classical urn form on a double plinth base.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Zinc
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
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 Empire Style Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French Empire style (20th Century) bronze dore 2 swan arm round base bouillotte table lamp with oval green tole shade.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
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 (liste...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Large French Provincial Wrought Iron Lantern, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and large French Provincial lantern.
Striking French design from the 1950s.
Wrought iron frame with original hand blown glass panels.
Rewired with one socket for E-27 lig...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Black Iron Lantern from the 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French lantern out of iron, glass shades circa 1940
Black, conical, hexagonal body with sweeping exterior decoration out of metal straps.
4 glass panes and 1 socket
Body dimensions ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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 surviv...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine Hand Forged Eight-Light Iron Lantern with Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine hand forged iron lantern with glass panels. 8-light.
France, circa 1940.
Dimensions: Height 36" x diameter 14"
CW1385.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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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