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: Mid-20th Century
French Style Five Arm Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Bronze and Crystal French Style Chandelier with Five Arms. Very good detail in the bronze arms and body of the chandelier. Original shimmering crystals featuring two sizes pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's Large Silver Plated Flush Mount With Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A large silver plated or gilt bronze light fixtures with Opaline glass inset. Available gold finish 2 items, silver plated 2 items
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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
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
1940 Cut Crystal Table Lamps Pair
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1940's French cut glass crystal table lamps with unusual molded design
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930’s French Sunburst Light Fixture Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French sunburst light fixture with interior lights, no included chain and canopy
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
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
1930's Silvered Metal French Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver leafed metal light fixture with glass inset
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Bird Sconces with Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's gilt metal sconces with glass bird's design and glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Delicate Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Painted Flowers, Kupittaan Savi, Finland 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and delicate hand painted ceramic lamp from one of the main ceramic producers in Finland from the early 1900s Kupittaan Savi Oy. The lamp has an organic shape and is deco...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
1930’s Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's silver plated metal sunburst flush mount light fixture with 2 innterior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930s French Bagues Silver Leaf Metal Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s silver leaf metal sconces with glass leaves and body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1930's French Bagues Silvered Metal 5 Lights Sconces with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
A pair circa 1930's French Bagues silvered metal 5 lights sconces with glass leaves design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Set of Four French Provincial Wooden Wall Lamps / Sconces, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The each lamp comes with 1 x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb holder, is wired and in working condition. It runs both on 110/230 Volt. Delivery without bulb.
Light bulbs are not incl...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Crystal Bird Large Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal sconces with parrot's design and glass leaves. With 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Silver Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated light fixture with crystals 8 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Antique French Floral Porcelaine de Saxe Tole Chandelier
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with cut crystal inset and 2 interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930’s French Bagues 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French Bagues double light sconces with mirrored cut crystal body
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930’s French Bagues 6 Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues gilt metal 6 lights chandelier with crystal leaves and glass body.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Vintage French Style Topiary Fruit Bowl Carved Wood Table Lamps, a pair
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Pair of classic Italian or French style topiary fruit bowl lamps. Carved from wood. Offering a beautiful silhouette from afar and with exceptional texture as you go in for a closer l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Wood
Pair 1930's French Bagues Large Sconces with Crystal Body
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues large sconces with crystal body and leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's Opaline Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930’s Opaline glass table lamps with gilt design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930's French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with Crystal Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces with glass leaves design.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Beaded Glass Chandelier with 9 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1930's French Bagues gilt metal chandelier with beaded crystals, 12 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Silver Plated Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French silver plated sunburst light fixtures with interior lights. Available as 1 light fixture, not pair.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930’s Mercury Glass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930’s French Mercury cut crystal table lamps
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Mercury Glass
1930’s French Birds Sconces 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
1930 French Bagues gilt metal and crystal birds sconces with 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930s French Small Crystal Flower Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French crystal flowers light fixture with interior lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Silver Plate
1930's Large French Bagues Gilt Metal Sconces with 3 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's Large French Bagues gilt metal sconces with cut glass body and leaves.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Vase design 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s French gilt metal Bagues sconces with 3 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Bagues Vase with Flowers Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French Bagues sconces.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930s French Bagues Six Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French Bagues chandelier with crystals hangings and six lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large 1930's French Molded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French molded glass light fixture with interior light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Nickel Plated Crystal Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French (probably Bagues) bought in Pairs, beautiful crystals on body. (2 available) High could be adjust
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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
Beaded Crystal Chandelier with Black Flowers and Crystals Ribbons
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940’s French beaded crystals chandelier with black flowers, crystals ribbons. Two lairs of interior lights
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal
1930's French Bagues One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's gilt metal Bagues one light sconces with glass leaves two colors orange and white
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Distressed Tole Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
A distressed tole bouillotte lamp, mid-20th century.
8 inches wide (at base) by 6 ½ inches deep by 33 ¼ inches tall;
shade measures 13 ¾ inches wide by 9 ½ inches deep
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an add...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Steel, Iron
1930's French Bagues Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
a pair of circa 1930's French silver plated sconces with glass body and crystal leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Vintage Heavy Gilt-Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage heavy gilt-iron floor lamp, newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts. Includes dimmer. Sold without shade (listed dimensions without shade).
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Oak and Ceramic Guillerme et Chambron Floor Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
This VERY rare Guillerme et Chambron floor lamp in oak and hand made ceramic tile details has SO MANY unique details. The lamp itself swings left to right as seen in the video. The l...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Ceramic, Oak, Silk
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
1930's French Gilt Metal and Crystal Chandelier with 12 lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal with crystal flowers and hangings chandelier, 12 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Light Fixture with 9 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal light fixture with 9 lights
Category
1930s European Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's French Bagues Sconces with 3 Lights
Located in New York, NY
a very unusual pair of French circa 1930's Bagues sconces with beaded crystals and crystal hangings
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930’s French Beaded Crystals Balloon Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s French gilt metal chandelier with beaded crystals, balloon shape and design
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
1930's French Bagues Light Fixture with White and Amethyst glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Bagues light fixture with white and amethyst glass leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1930's French Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched mirror and bronze sconces
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
1930s French Small Bagues Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930's French small Bagues chandelier with crystal flowers and amethyst colored crystals, 4 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1930's French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt metal sunburst light fixture
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
Tall Green Marble Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, 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
Vintage French Metal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This chandelier serves as a focal point of rustic elegance, full of unique charm and character. Each intricately designed wrought iron detail evokes a sense of romance, capturing the...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal
1930's Large French Bagues Silver Leaf Sconces with Double Birds and 5 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French large silver leaf sconces with double bird's design, 5 lights
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1930’s French Silvered Sunburst Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
circa 1930’s French silvered sunburst flush mount with two lairs of leaves
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
French Circle Floor Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950s French Floor Lamp with circular iron base.
Newly refinished powder coated paint in mint green, deep plum and rust brown.
Newly rewired and New linen shade.
Adjustable in h...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Iron
1930's French Silver Plated Arm Sconces with One Light
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930's French silver plated hand design sconces with one light
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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.