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What is French faience?

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What is French faience?
French faience is a type of earthenware produced from the end of the 16th century through all of the 18th century. The earthenware featured highly decorative designs on a tin-based glaze. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of French faience serveware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Collection of 3 French HB Quimper Breton Faience Plates
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful set of 3 French Quimper plates featuring men and a woman. One man is en face and the other features a profile. This trio would make a fantastic statement on any coffee tabl...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience

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Faience

Collection of 5 French Quimper Faience Plates
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful collection of French Quimper plates. This collection has been curated over the years and would make a fantastic colorful statement piece on any coffee table or dining room ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience

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Faience

Quimper French Hand Painted Faience Pottery Flask
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish French faience pottery hand painted flask with a Breton figure by Quimper and dating from the latter 19th century. The small rounded flask has a ...
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

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Pottery

French Faience Vase HB Quimper, Circa 1920
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience vase signed HB Quimper Circa 1920.     
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Vintage 1920s French Rustic Vases

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Faience

French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940.
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Vintage 1940s French Rustic Decorative Baskets

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Faience

Pair of 19th Century French Quimper Faience Jugs with Breton Figures and Floral
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of rustic Breton charm to your collection with this delightful pair of Quimper faience jugs, crafted in Brittany, France, circa 1890. Each pitcher is hand-thrown and ha...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Delft and Faience

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Faience

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