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
Wrought Iron, Late 20th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Wrought Iron early 20th century chandelier. 12 lights with antique 4" paper candle covers. White rock crystal.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal, Iron
$6,110 Sale Price
35% Off
Carved And Paint Decorated Wood Six Light Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Rustic style painted chandelier. With a turned leafy standard and scrolled arms in greige paint with darker painted details. Tole bobeches for the lights and a tole leafy...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
French Empire Style Bronze Swan Table Lamp
Located in Queens, 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
19th Century Bronze Baccarat Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful 19th century French bronze baccarat chandelier. It is rewired, and ready to hang.
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$10,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Bronze Blue Opaline Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage bronze, blue opaline floral chandelier, amazing color and pictures with floral design around the candle holders, and on the center. Bronze all on the edges making it look bea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,300 Sale Price
61% Off
20th Century Set of French Decorative Gilt Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of French decorative gilt wrought iron sconces with glass shadows.
Measures: Pair sconces: W 14.56in, D 4.72in, H 8.26in.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Early 19th Century French Provincial Brass Bouillotte Lamp with Black Oval Shade
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exquisite example of early 19th-century French Provincial lighting, this elegant Bouillotte lamp hails from the South of France, dating to around 1830. Crafted in richly patinated...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal, Steel, Wire
Elegant French 1950s Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This unusual chandelier was made in France in the 1950s.
Please take a look at all our pictures - the elegantly simple design has lovely touches of detail. From the lovely hearts de...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair of French Scrolling Foliate Wall Lights, Tole Gilt and Cream Roses
Located in Sherborne, 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
$1,199 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Large French Gilded Brass 6 Branch Chandelier This is a good quality piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large French Gilded Brass 6 Branch Chandelier
This is a good quality piece it is very heavy and has a superb aged gilt finish
The Chandelier is fully wired and working
The chand...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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 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
$2,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Provincial Style Wrought Iron and Glass Floral Chandelier
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial-style (19/20th Century) wrought iron 3 arm chandelier with floral decoration and 4 cut glass shades with metal finials.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Wrought Iron and Crystal Chandelier with 12-Light
Located in Pembroke, MA
A large, high-quality French cage-form wrought iron and crystal chandelier, rewired for US with 12-light. The chandelier features heavy cut crystals, some light amethyst or smoke col...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Wrought Iron, Tôle
A Pair of Twin Wall Chandeliers, Twin Sconce Wall Lights These are very pretty
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Twin Wall Chandeliers, Twin Sconce Wall Lights
These are very pretty wall lights, the cast brass sconces are hung with brightly cut pendants which sparkle when electrifi...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Terracotta Trompe L'oeil Table Lamps Attributed to Urbano Zaccagnini
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of midcentury terracotta table lamps with an unusual Trompe L'oeil style composition depicting a white glazed vessel with a knotted rope and t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Terracotta
Pierced Brass "Lacy" Two-Arm Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pierced brass "lacy" two-arm sconces in a pair. Very well-made hand-hammered and cast elements. Wonderful pierced decorative backs. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th centuries. U...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$1,600 / set
Large French Rococo Style Teardrop Chandelier A Fine Piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Rococo Style Teardrop Chandelier
A Fine Piece, in age darkened Brass and Crystal, a large piece which gives a very attractive light
The Brass frame is very attractivel...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Very Large Brass Table Lamp, or a Half Height Floor Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Large Brass Table Lamp, or a Half Height Floor Lamp
This is a very sturdy and heavy piece, the lamp has a single turned column set on a heavy triangular stepped base
This is a...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Very Old Silver Plated French Triple Bouillotte Desk Lamp
A lovely piece, an old silver plated triple sconce lamp and it comes with it original Toleware shade decorated with mythica...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
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
$2,940 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$3,112 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Mercury Glass French Lamp Warren Kessler New York
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Warren Kessler mercury glass lamp. French design gas lamp design. Mercury glass with detail filagree accent.
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
Vintage French Empire Style Small Bronze Urn Form Boudoir Vanity Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Small Bronze Urn Form Boudoir Vanity Table Lamp. Circa early 20th Century. Measurements: 17.5" H x 4" W x 4" D.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Country Wrought Iron Sconces
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of large French provincial wrought iron two-arm sconces with parcel-gilt and dark green paint. These sconces have been newly-rewired and have beeswax candle sleeves, and would m...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,950 / set
Antique French Louis XV Style Three Light Bronze Wall & Candle Sconces - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XV Style Three Light Bronze Wall & Candle Sconces - Pair
The warm glow of candlelight will create a cozy ambiance, while the durable bronze construction ensures...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Antique Brass Candelabra Converted into a Table Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Late 19th century French antique brass candelabra converted into a table lamp.
Three candleholders in brass, nice hammered designs.
Candle h...
Category
Late 19th Century French 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, Steel, Iron
Pair of Italian Metal Wall Sconces with Cattails and Leaves
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual pair of metal two light wall sconces featuring ribbons, cattails, acanthus leaves and a sting of flowers, all with an old world worn gold washed finish.
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Green Toleware and Brass Twin Bouillotte Desk Lamp from France
A lovely piece, a double brass sconce lamp with its original adjustable toleware shade
A Very traditional design wit...
Category
Early 1900s Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Tall French Turned Oak Table Lamp
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall French Turned Oak Table Lamp
This lamp has a turned upright which sits on a turned wooden base, it is in good condition, the wiring is new, this is a very fine quality lamp, I ...
Category
1930s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Oak
Rustic Mid-Century White Painted and Gilt Metal 8-Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A rustic white painted and gilt metal eight-light chandelier in the French Provincial style.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Coral House Lamp from Maison Charles, 1970s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Coral House Lamp from Maison Charles, 1970s
Vintage Design
*The cable of this item may be original and might need replacement, if not specified otherwise.
Additional information:
M...
Category
20th Century French 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
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
Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces with Mirrored Backs
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Pair of French Wrought Iron Sconces with Mirrored Backs
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Horn Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Horn
$5,900
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
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.