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
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-20th Century
Schumacher Maison Charles Gilt Brass Floor Lamp, Signed, c. 1970
Located in New York, NY
Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste, and innovation. A passion for luxury and an unwavering commitment to beauty are ...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Large French Toleware and Brass Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, 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 Brass Bouillotte Twin Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass Bouillotte Twin Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, a brass twin sconce lamp with its original velvet fringed shade
A Very traditional design with two...
Category
1960s 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
$1,400 / set
Lámparas francesas Lambert
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lámparas francesas Lambert Circa 1.940, realizadas en cristal plomado transparente y con los casquillos originales.
Medidas:
Alto 19cm
Diámetro 8cm
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
$984 / set
Lámpara francesa
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Lámpara francesa Circa 1.950, realizada en mosaico irregular en naranja, verde y blanco, con fragmentos de azulejos de cerámica.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$628
Antique Two Tier Scroll Bronze Overscale Chandelier, Gold Foil Acanthus Leafves
Located in Asheville, NC
Built for a Castle entrance, this large scale patinated chandelier commands attention with its bold forged spirals & gilt foil covered acanthus leaves. Fourteen candles wired for ele...
Category
20th Century European French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron, Bronze
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
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
1940’s Bagues Gilt Metal and Crystals Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of of 1940’s French large Bagues gilt metal sconces with a big crystal base on body and glass leaves. 3 lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Table Lamp, Girandole
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French brass and crystal chandelier table lamp, girandole
This is a lovely piece, the lamp is lit with 3 lamps, it has a decorative brass bas...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Brass Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Hand made Shade
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass Arts and Crafts Floor Lamp, Hand made Shade
This is a very attractive and fine quality piece, the lamp has a fluted brass centre corinthian column with a stepped square brass...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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. Six are available.
The work of wrou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,000 / item
Pair of Elegant French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Wall Lamps
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French brass and crystal chandelier wall lamps,
This is a very a pretty pair, the brass the lamps have chains of lusters...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1930's French Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1930’s French gilt bronze double lights sconces, original finish and patina, unusual large sized.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1920s French Large Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s French gilt bronze sconces in original finish
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Large French Crystal and Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Crystal and Brass 5 Branch Chandelier
This is an excellent quality piece, the decorated brass centre column supports the scrolling br...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
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
$1,422 Sale Price
53% Off
19th Century French Apothecary Jar Lamps-A Pair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Based on their design and the historical context of similar apothecary jars, these French apothecary jars likely date from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. During thi...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$660 Sale Price / set
44% Off
Wrought Iron French Wall Sconce -Electrified with Charming Patina
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Elevate your home decor with this antique wrought iron wall sconce. This timeless piece features intricate scrollwork and a beautiful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$680 Sale Price
32% Off
Wall holder In Bronze of French origins From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
Experience an antique atmosphere with this pair of French bronze wall sconces from the 1930s. These wall sconces are more than just lighting fixtures; they are timeless works of art ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
French Eight-Light Chandelier with Topaz, Amethyst and Clear Crystals
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning French brass and crystal chandelier. Gilt metal scroll frame with diamond forms enclosing prisms, crystal shaft and floral accents, hung with crystal prisms in topaz, amet...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Green Toleware and Brass Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Green Toleware and Brass Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
A lovely piece, a triple brass sconce lamp with its original adjustable very dark green toleware shade
A Very trad...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Style Brass and Crystal Chandelier Reverse Painted Glass Center Pediment
Located in Toledo, OH
French style brass and crystal chandelier sky blue reverse painted glass inner center pediment. Handcut crystal and star drops. Unusual chain links.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Style Bronze Wall Sconces Grape Cluster Details
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of French style bronze two socket wall sconces. Ribbon bow top detail. Body has grape cluster with leaf designs. Acanthus leaf candleholder. Gold with variegated red patina. On ...
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Tall Green Marble Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Green Marble Table Lamp
This is a very heavy piece it is made in solid marble, the lamp has a shaped carved central column with Superb Marbling...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandeliers
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Empire Style Tent and Waterfall Chandeliers
These are lovely pieces, they have a brass frame hung with chains of cut crystal beads, completed at the bottom with 5 ...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandelier A decorative circular ceiling l
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
White Toleware Open Basket Ceiling Chandelier
A decorative circular ceiling light, the light has an open centre and decorated with toleware leaves in apple white...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Stunning French Cristal 6 Branch Brass Chandelier
Located in Godshill, 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
French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Crystal Chandelier with Chains and Turquoise Drops
This is a very pretty and dainty piece, the brass has a gilded finish and 4 branches, the light is hung with beautiful Turq...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
A Superb pair of French Neo Classical Large Brass Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb pair of French Neo Classical Large Brass Wall Lights
A very handsome pair of large very Heavy Brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style with acanthus leaf an...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces with Mirrored Backs '2 Pairs Available'
Located in Pembroke, MA
Large and impressive pair of French provincial wrought iron sconces with three arms and mirrored backs, (late 19th-early 20th century). Gilded tole acanthus leaf details. Two pairs a...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Pair of French Style Bronze Three-Arm Gold Dore Sconces Fruit and Floral Details
Located in Toledo, OH
Stunning pair French style gold doré bronze three socket sconces. Twisted arms with grape clusters details. Fruit designs at the top featuring pineapple, grapes and apples. Three-dim...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Triple Wall Lights
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of French neoclassical brass triple wall lights
A very handsome pair of brass wall lights, the lights are in the classical style of a lighted torch
Each light has 3 branch...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Painted Three Arm Chandeliers
Located in Washington, DC
A Pair of Painted Three Arm Cast Iron Round Chandeliers
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$3,800 / set
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
Pair of E. F. Caldwell Gilt Wrought Iron, Mirror and Crystal Sconces
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handmade pair of three-light Continental style sconces feature antique mirrored backs, and gilt flame form finials.
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Light Grey Painted Floor Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
A light grey painted floor lamp
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Pr French Sconces, 3 arm Gold Dore "finish , Lady Faces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
HI-quality castings in fine details made from the original . All metal finished in a polished Antique Gold Dore" finish . Set up for Candles . Not wired ! There is a bar on the rever...
Category
1990s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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 Cut Glass and Brass 6 Branch Chandelier
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A charming French cut glass and brass 6 branch chandelier
This is an excellent quality and very dainty piece, the brass has a gilded finish and the 6 arms are hung with faceted gl...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 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.