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
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
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
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French provincial iron and crystal chandelier.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Iron
French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Table Lamp, Girandole
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French brass and crystal chandelier table lamp, Girandole
This is a lovely piece, the lamp is lit with 4 lamps, it has a decorative brass bas...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Triple Wall Lights
Located in Chillerton, 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
Vintage French Verdigris Iron Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tres charming vintage metal sconce featuring star embellishment, crystal detail, brass trim and fabric lamp shades.
Approximately 12" x 12".
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
French Provincial Pair Wrought Iron Wall Lights
Located in Brescia, IT
This French pair of wrought iron wall lights, has a double bulbs each.
This elegant pair of wall lights is a contemporary production and it has an aged finish to look antique.
It ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Table Lamp, Girandole
Located in Chillerton, 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
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
Antique 1960s Gold Bronze Chandelier
By John French Sloan
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique gold bronze chandelier, beautiful large chandelier with 12-light, it has just been American wired and certified ready to install. 12 - 6" was candle covers with dips which gi...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Repousse Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of repousse sconces with two iron arms each. Remnants of gilt decorate surface of the brass repousse. Dating to the mid-late 19th century. Unwired...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Single Tier Eight Light Tenerife Chandelier by David Duncan
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A single-tiered 8-light chandelier with shell formed dish, secured on underside by over-sized finial, the dish issuing metal candle-arms with applied l...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Resin
1930s French Country 6 Arm Chandelier Gilt Floral Leaves Design
Located in New York, NY
French 6 arms chandelier with gilt metal and done in a French Country style from the 1930s. Details include gilt leaves and finial. Cleaned and rewired. Please note, this item is loc...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
French Syphon Bottle Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice double-gourd form syphon soda bottle in blown glass, porcelain, pewter and wicker wrapping, recently electrified. The porcelain base is decorated with glazed scenes of tall sa...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
French Copper and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Charming French Antique copper lantern with metal base. The lantern, without glass, has a wonderful aged patina with some verdigris. Would look great with a large candle in it or cou...
Category
19th Century English Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Copper
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
1950s French Gilt Brass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1950s French brass gilded sconces.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
French Napoleon III Oil Lamp Decorated with Birds and Flowers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Napoleon III ceramic oil lamp decorated with birds and flowers
A beautiful ceramic lamp set on a brass base, the lamp has colorful enamelled...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Double Shade Chandelier, Brass and Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom designed for a lighting showroom in LA, double shades hanging from all brass frame. Solid brass X-cross banding. With 5 light cluster bodies. Total 10 lights. Good size for a ...
Category
1990s North American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
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
Maison Charles Chrome and Nickel Pineapple Table Lamp French Provincial 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Charles chrome and nickel pineapple table lamp French Provincial 1960s.
Wired for the U.S. and uses a max. 75 watts light bulb.
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
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
Pair of Elegant French Brass and Crystal Chandelier Wall Lamps
Located in Chillerton, 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
19th Century French Hand-Carved Painted Wood Sconce
Located in Sofia, BG
This antique Provincial style hand-carved and painted wood sconce has two wrought iron armatures wired electrically for bulbs. The design is a layering of fruit and leaves and the wo...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
Custom Hand-Forged Iron "Hamilton" Chandelier with Flat Body and Four Arms.
Located in Houston, TX
Our exclusive design, blacksmith made hand-forged iron fixture with four candelabra sockets. Would look great over a kitchen island or pool table. Newly wired in the USA with all UL...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
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
Painted Table Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
A hand-painted wooden garden lamp with garden decoration. Wired for USA specifications.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Scrolled Brass Chandelier
Located in South Salem, NY
Exquisite antique six-light pendant chandelier made in France circa late 19th century. Minimal scrolled brass wire body is decorated with faceted crystal pendants. The glass ornament...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
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
Charming French Cut Glass and Brass 6 Branch Chandelier
Located in Chillerton, 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 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
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
Brass 2 Light Table Lamp with Agate Disc Willy Daro Style French Provincial
Located in Miami, FL
French Provincial attributed Table lamp in the style of Willy Daro. Brass base displaying a finely polished agate. Shade not included.
Working Condition and takes 2 regular or LED bu...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Agate, Brass
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
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
Trompe l'Oeil Candle Stand Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Trompe l'oeil candle stand lamp from 19th century Italian fragment, newly-wired for use within the USA. Measurements include complementary linen shade.
Note: Regional differences in...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Zinc Finial Mounted as a Lamp
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French 19th century architectural finial in zinc, mounted as a table lamp.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Zinc
French Antique Brass Candelabra Converted into a Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Black Metal Floor Lamp with Marble Base
Located in Washington, DC
A black metal floor lamp with marble base.
Measurements: Height with lamp shade as shown is: 71".
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Marble, Metal
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
French Style Three-Arm Silver Plate Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
French style three-arm silver plate chandelier.
Height is 34" from top of canopy to bottom of finial.
Height is 25"from bottom of finial to top of chandelier
Category
1950s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate
French Provincial Style Wrought Iron and Glass Floral Chandelier
Located in New York, 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
Brass 12-Arm Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A French style 12-arm brass chandelier with cast leaves and floral decoration.
Diameter: 58 cm.
Height fixture: 65 cm
Total height with chain: 80 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
French Style Ten-Arm Bronze Gold Doré Chandelier Rose Swag Details
Located in Toledo, OH
Impressive French style ten-arm chandelier in bronze with a gold doré finish. Ornate swag and rose details on the chain. Shades are not included.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Light Grey Painted Floor Lamp
Located in Washington, DC
A light grey painted floor lamp
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Monumental French Bell Chandelier with Ten Arms
Located in Carmel, CA
Grand size French bell chandelier with ten arms. The individual arms can be removed for easy transport. The top of the fixture has a scalloped pattern....
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Horn Chandelier
Located in Washington, DC
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Horn
Pair of Grey Painted Carved Wood Architectural Element Base Table Lamps
Located in Washington, DC
A Pair of Grey Painted Carved Wood Architectural Element Base Table Lamps
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
Oval Iron Chandelier with Ten Lights
Located in Carmel, CA
This elongated iron chandelier with ten lights is a perfect choice to hang over a rectangular table or kitchen workspace. The round centre incorporates hearts and acanthus leaf shape...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Large French Antique Iron Chandelier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large French Iron Chandelier. Impressive handcrafted iron chandelier. This piece could be use inside or outside in a French or European Style patio covered area. This unique chandeli...
Category
19th Century French Antique 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
Cast Iron Cattail Lamp Pair 40.5H
Located in New York, NY
The Cast Iron Cattail Lamp Pair offers a striking blend of history and artistry, showcasing the transformation of repurposed vintage architectural railing...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Copper and Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French Copper and glass paneled lantern circa 1850-1889. Beautiful natural verdigris green patina and nice, large scale. Originally served as a gas-lit street lantern - ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron, Steel
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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