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
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Kitchen Task Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Wall Light – B
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The shade has been moun...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
An early French glass frill coolie light. The shade is hand made from opaque glass with a clear pleated rim. The light has an aged brass gallery and wall fitting. Great as a task lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – D
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Pendant Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Frill Pendant Light – A
An early French glass coolie pendant light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass with a clear f...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Antique French Coolie Milk Glass Brass Wall Kitchen Task Lamp Light
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – G
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
Lampe à poser Hubert Olivier en céramique Francaise décor de fruits
Located in London, England
Découvrez cette magnifique lampe en céramique française, un véritable bijou de décoration pour votre intérieur. Présentée dans un superbe état, cette lampe Hubert Olivier est ornée d...
Category
1990s French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
$474 Sale Price
20% Off
1940 French Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French crystals chandelier with 8 interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Table Lamp Mounted on Green Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Green table lamp mounted on a dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn
The lamp was mounted on the lady jane circa 1960.
Irregularities in the glass that give it all its c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Glass
Antique French Coolie Glass Frill Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique French Coolie Glass Wall Light – H
An early French glass coolie light. The conical milk glass shade has been hand spun from opaque glass. The light has an aged brass gallery...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal 2 Lights Sconces with Crystal Birds
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with bird's design and glass leaves 2 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Nierman Weeks Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Wrought Iron chandelier with 6 lights made by Nierman Weeks. Its lightweight, airy silhouette and understated elegance make it ideal for spaces that balance traditional and contempor...
Category
Late 20th Century North American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 20th-century French wall lanterns exudes timeless elegance with their aged brass finish and refined design.
The tapered silhouettes feature subtly curved roofs, each adorned with a miniature architectural window detail on the upper panel, adding charm and character. Encased in glass, the single candle-style lights create a soft, inviting glow reminiscent of antique gas lanterns...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
$3,950 / set
1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Bronze and Crystal Sconces with One Light
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930's French bronze hand design sconces with crystal backplate, one light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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 Gilt Iron and Painted Tôle Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, Mid-20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chandelier in the shape of a hot air balloon, mid-20th century. A whimsical structure with arched metal rods forming an open dome, and decorative draped garlands.
The chandelier has...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Antique French Holophane Frill Glass Brass Wall Task Kitchen Light Lamp
By Holophane
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Glass Holophane Wall Light – E
A vintage bell shaped glass prismatic light shade which looks great both lit and unlit. The light has retained its original brass gallery and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass
1920's French Bagues Bird Sconces with 1 Light Gold Leaf
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 1 light
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
French Green Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp with Furrow Decoration Circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Green Glazed Stoneware Table Lamp with Furrow Decoration Circa 1920s
Monogram signed "JC."
Dimensions with lampshade :
Height: 37cm
Diameter: 30cm
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Sandstone
1930's French Flush Mount with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with crystal flowers (4 interior lights)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Very Fine French Wire Candle Chandelier
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine French Country Wire chandelier featuring eight swooping S-curve arms detailed with scrolled motifs around simple candle sconces. The arms emerge from a shapely inverted gourd or...
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Wire
A huge "sea snail" lamp - French folk art - 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This "sea snail" lamp, crafted in the 1950s, was often made using large sea shells as the central element.
Sea shell lamps were popular during this period and came in a variety of s...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Shell, Oak
1930 French Bagues Unusual Chandelier 10 Lights with Rock Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual shape French Bagues gilt metal 10 lights chandelier. It has oval flat shape in the middle and scrolled arms design on the sides, rock crystals hangings all over chandelier.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystals Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Wrought Iron & Rope Chandelier Ceiling Pendant Midcentury circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
Wrought iron ceiling pendant holded by a strong rope.
Lustre representing an agricultural scene: a farmer ploughing his field with his pair of oxen.
Four fleur-de-lis surmount and fr...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rattan Table Lamp with Bamboo Shade
Located in Oxford, GB
Illuminate your space with this handcrafted rattan table lamp. The round organic bamboo shade adds a touch of natural beauty, while the linen fabric lining inside provides a soft, di...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bamboo
$680 / set
1930 French Bagues Crystals Chandelier 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Bagues gilt metal and crystals small chandelier with 6 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Large Pair of Maison Baguès Wall Sconces With Parrot, Urns & 3 Torches
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of large Maison Baguès wall sconces with their iconic parrot and urn design. This set have 3 torches per light, we also have pairs with 2 bulb holders. Please...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Antique Italian Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian glass paneled lantern circa 1900-1910. Cast brass with soft, natural green-verdigris patina. Not wired.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
1940’s Carved Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1940’s French carved yellow alabaster light fixture with interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
1930's French Bagues Gold Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds and body two lights sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1940’s French Gilt Metal and Crystal Bird Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940’s French Bagues gilt metal and crystal bird sconces with glass leaves
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian 1950s Ship Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This very decorative chandelier was hand made in Italy in the 1950s. It has beautiful beaded detail to create the hull, rigging and sails, with an interesting crow's nest at the top of the mast - which is covered in tiny beads...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1950 Candlestick in Rope "Ancre De Marine" Audoux and Minet - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pendant light composed of a central stem adorned with a “jas” on the upper third, and featuring a horizontal electrified arm at the base that curves upward on both sides, forming an ...
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Rope
Rustic Four Arm Forged Iron Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic four-arm forged-iron chandelier circa 1940-1959, France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lantern dating to the early 20th century. Unwired.
Four total (two pairs) similar lantern...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
1930's French Bagues Silver Leaf Two Lights Birds Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French Bagues silver leaf metal, crystal birds and body two lights sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Pair 1940 Large White Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French tall white Opaline glass impressive and simple design
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / set
1930's French Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched glass lantern with silver plated bronze fitting.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two identical lamps with slightly different lampshades, which is hardly noticeable. See photo where both are next to each other.
The lamp is executed with E27 Edison screw f...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Gilt Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Stenciled Black Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial solid gilt brass bouillotte lamp with stenciled black tole shade
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 13"W x 13"D x 26"H
Very good vintage condition. Lamp ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Faux Bois Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
French Faux Bois Chandelier.
Offered is an unusual French cement faux bois five light chandelier. This chandelier was originally made to hold cand...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Concrete
1940's Paul Hanson Urn Shaped Crystal Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's Paul Hanson crystal urn shaped table lamps
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
Antique Italian Glass Paneled Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian glass paneled lantern circa 1900-1910. Cast brass with soft, natural green-verdigris patina. Not wired.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Provençal Painted Iron Chandelier with Wooden Bead Garlands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking example of French Provençal rustic elegance, this chandelier captures the charm of the countryside with its beautifully aged presence. Crafted with a scrolling painted iro...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hexagonal Glass Paneled Domed Verdigris Green Copper Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French hexagonal glass paneled domed verdigris green copper lanterns dating to the early 20th century. Unwired. Sold together and priced $10,400 for the pair.
Four total (tw...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Copper, Iron
French Provincial Iron & Painted Carved Wood Twelve Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Provincial iron and painted carved wood twelve arm fixture with gilded accents. A very fine piece. Nicely aged with beautiful patina.
Category
20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
6 Arm Crystal Chandelier Hung with Coloured Fruits This is a stunning piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
6 Arm Crystal Chandelier Hung with Coloured Fruits
This is a stunning piece, the bright gilt frame is hung with juicy fruits of Amber, Ruby, Amethyst and Emerald
A truly lovely piec...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1940's French Sunburst Double Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French gilt bronze sunburst double light sconces.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$4,200 / set
1930’s French Bagues Small Elegant Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French gilt metal small chandelier by Bagues with crystal flowers and hanging crystals on body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp in Wood, 1960s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
We have two identical lamps with slightly different lampshades, which is hardly noticeable. See photo where both are next to each other.
The lamp is executed with E27 Edison screw f...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
1930 French Beaded Crystal Chandelier 11 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930’s French Bague's beaded crystal chandelier with 11 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1920 French Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's French Opaline glass table lamps with bronze base
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
Vintage Murano Opaline Glass Table Lamps White Gold
Located in Smyrna, GA
Vintage French glass table lamps in White Opaline. The ethereal glow of the glass is courtesy of the Opaline. The WHITE MIST color has a slight hint of PALE YELLOW, rimmed with hand-...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century French Pottery Anduze Urn Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Anduze Table Lamp
Exquisite early 20th century ceramic table lamp in French country, Provincial style. The urn from the Anduze County, in the South of France, was later conv...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture with Crystal Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated chandelier with flower crystals inset. (Pair available)
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair 1930’s Bagues one light sconces silver leaf
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French one light sconces in silver finish and newly rewired for the US.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
$4,800 / set
1930's French Three Light Bagues Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s gilt metal 3 lights sconces with crystal leaves and flowers
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
$7,800 / set
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.