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French Provincial Decorative Objects

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
Majestic huge abstract vase in enamelled sandstone, La Borne, France, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Glazed stoneware Abstract sculpture or vase. Definitely representing a woman's bust, or let your imagination run wild. Superb work of modeling and cooking (certainly over a wood fi...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Sandstone, Enamel

Large French Copper Candlestick with Bold Geometric Details
Located in Middleburg, VA
A superb example of late 18th-century French provincial metalwork! This large copper candlestick exudes sculptural presence and timeworn beauty. Hand-forged in Provence around 1780, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal, Copper, Tin

Rare 19th Century Three-Arm Bronze Candelabrum with Sculptural Lines
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare 19th-century three-arm candelabrum is crafted entirely from solid bronze — an unusual and refined choice compared to the more commonly used wrought iron of the period. Its ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Cylindrical Ceramic Vase by Dominique Pouchain, Geometric Design
Located in London, England
Le vase cylindrique conçu par Dominique Pouchain, fabriqué en céramique avec une glaçure marron et un motif géométrique, représente l'esthétique des années 1980 en France. Fils du re...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Wall Boxes in Cooper and Wood France 1960 Brown color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This wall boxes set, is in wood and Copper engraved plates. The colors are brown, and it has been made in France circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Platters, Sainte Radegonde, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of ceramic platters from the renowned Sainte-Radegonde workshop, France, dating to the 1950s. Each piece exemplifies the workshop’s distinctive style, celebrated for ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base
Located in Middleburg, VA
A beautifully timeworn 18th-century French Provincial finial, crafted in Southern France circa 1790. This sculptural architectural element features a striking turned walnut top in th...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal

Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box in wood. With brass. Leaf Decor pattern. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th pair of French Faience Candlestick with the Rouen Decor, from the faiencerie of Desvres, signed on bottom Mosanic. Note : one chip on the top. See last picture. Dimen...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Sculpture “Le Baiser Donné" Bronze by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful bronze sculpture named "Le Baiser Donné" (The Kiss Given), a renowned bronze work by Jean-Antoine Houdon, ( the sculpture is signed in the back). This is a prominent French...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vase Vallauris, Attributed to Artist, Ceramic with Gold Decor, 1970
Located in London, England
Ce vase Vallauris en céramique, datant des années 1970, est un véritable bijou de la French Riviera. Son décor en or fin évoque le raffinement et l'élégance qui caractérisent cette r...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

René Lalique Clear Frosted Crystal Saint Marc Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Saint-Marc art glass vase with bird detaills. (1930).
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Glass

Vallauris ceramic vase, 1970s.
Located in LYON, FR
Vallauris ceramic vase, 1970s. Striking decorative piece in bright yellow glazed earthenware, typical of the Vallauris workshops during the 1970s. The geometric relief pattern comb...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A Large French 19th Century Copper Pot This is a lovely large Pan
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large French 19th Century Copper Pot This is a lovely large Piece with an iron handle and robust copper riveting. A pan of this type would have many uses around the kitchen. ...
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1850s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

Signed Moigniez Bronze Eagle Figure
Located in Miami, FL
Nice bronze figure well done of a eagle, signed Mogniez.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "cera alba" (beeswax), from 19th century France. Three jars are available, but sold ind...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Trio French Melon Cloches
Located in Faversham, GB
An interesting trio of Continental mouth blown melon cloches in differing sizes. The taller green model has a small iron hook going through the top, whilst the two clear models have molded tops. The glass on all three cloches is thick and the rims on all three have no cracks or splits. One model has a area missing to the top of the handle but is still perfectly functioning and is evident in the images supplied. Note that due to the nature of the mouth blown glass the clear cloches will seem slightly cloudy. This is within the glass and not on the outward surface of each. The trio make wonderful decorative pieces within the home or to be used back in the garden where they belong. Sold as a set of three cloches. Please note the table that the cloches rest on is available on another listing. French, late 19th and early 20th Century. 19TH CENTURY GREEN GLASS CLOCHE H: 40 CM H: 15.7 INCHES W: 44 CM W: 17.3 INCHES D: 44 CM D: 17.3 INCHES EARLY 20TH CENTURY LARGE CLOCHE...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass

Antique Horse Head
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Heavy solid metal horse head. Rich details and expression. Deceivingly heavy at 15.8lbs.
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal

French Antique Copper Watering Can, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses. Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have leaks.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Cruche Kercy Quimper de Simone Carrié pour Elchinger Francaise pièce unique 1950
Located in London, England
La cruche en céramique conçue par Simone Carrié est une pièce remarquable de l'art contemporain des années 1950. Réalisée dans son petit atelier "Kercy Quimper", cette œuvre reflète ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Quimper Porquier Beau Faience Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Quimper faience vase by Porquier-Beau, hand-painted depicting scenes of a Breton mother and daughter sifting wheat and a father and son sharpening knives. Bands...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

French Cast Stone Pan and Putti Musician Sculptures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of French cast stone Pan and Putti musician sculptures. We have two pairs available in stock.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Stone

Antique French Copper Converted Cistern Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique copper lavabo or cistern and sink is unsigned, but presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1890 and done in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Copper

Wooden "tobacco" box, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A French wooden box from the 1950s, originally intended for storing tobacco. Rectangular in shape, it is distinguished by its clean, functional lines, typical of mid-20th-century uti...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

Art Deco Faience Hb Quimper Bookends, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good pair of Art Deco Faience bookends form HB Quimper, in good condition, very colorful. Dimensions are 7.5" long by 4.5" and 7" high. Each. Note, one small lost of glazing on the...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Grande Coupe en céramique émaillée Francaise Vallauris French Riviera Circa 1970
Located in London, England
Cette belle coupe Vallauris en céramique émaillée beige, de très grandes dimensions, arbore un décor incisé floral qui captive par sa délicatesse. En magnifique état, elle a traversé...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

Roger Capron Vase, White Glazed Ceramic Floral Design, 1950s
Located in London, England
Le vase Roger Capron en céramique émaillée, produit dans la célèbre ville de Vallauris sur la Côte d'Azur dans les années 1950, est un véritable chef-d'œuvre du design français. Appr...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large 19th Century French Faience Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
This large and beautifully decorated colorful faience vase was made in France in the 19th century. Signature on the bottom. Painted with a scene of an amorous couple on the front, th...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience, Pottery

French Ceramic Brown Glazed Bottle Vase, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic French ceramic bottle vase with warm caramel and burnt umber colored glaze. Fine horisontal lines around the neck. Great vintage condition. France, circa 1930s.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware, Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Vintage Boho Patinated French Tole Urns - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This handsome pair of decorative urns captures the stately elegance of Neo-Classical design, utilizing painted metal (Tole Peinte) to achieve a sophisticated, aged aesthetic. Each co...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique French Table Clock in Bronze from the Carlo X Era
Located in Milano, IT
An antique table clock in gilded and bronzed bronze, made in France during the Carlo X era, represents an authentic masterpiece of the art and hor...
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1820s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th c. French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good French inkwell faience with great colors and details. Minors chips on the edges but overall condition. Signed CA,, with number 820. From Alcide Chaumeil's atelier in Paris ac...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Porcelain Clock Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Porcelain Clock Set The clock is housed in a beautiful Porcelain case decorated with blue flowers and has a pair of a...
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1890s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Brass and Marble Desk Inkwell Stand This is a very attractive desk top inkwell, the stand is made with marble and set with 2 chased brass ink pots, these are lined with glas...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble

Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Terracotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming example of rustic French craftsmanship, this late 19th-century wine jug was hand-thrown in Provence around 1880. Made from terracotta and finished in a vibrant yellow glaz...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta, Paint

French Grape Picking Basket from the 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
This amazing antique grape picking basket is a rare woven version of the more common metal or wood versions of the same. it has beautiful blue let...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Dish on Four Feet in Hand Painted Faience, 1870s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé for St. Clement. Dish on four feet in hand painted faience. Decorated with flowers and birds, 1870s. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 30.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 cm.
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket Magazine Wheelbarrow
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful, funny and very nice 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo wheelbarrow basket or container, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storag...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra Combine your candelabra and flower vase into one elegant piece. The central vase...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Onyx "Ormolu Cassolettes"
Located in London, GB
"Ormolu Cassolettes" A highly attractive pair of late 19th Century gilt bronze and onyx cassolettes. The onyx cassolette pots raised on gilt bronze tripod decorated with raised faces and acorns exhibiting excellent hand finished detail ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 25.5 cm Width: 10 cm Depth: 10 cm Condition: Excellent Condition Circa: 1890 Materials: Bronze & Onyx SKU: 9167 ABOUT Ormolu is the gilding technique of applying finely ground, high-carat gold–mercury amalgam to an object of bronze, and for objects finished in this way.The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of mercuric nitrate is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze; followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item is then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury vaporizes and the gold remains, adhering to the metal object...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze

Antique Basket Tray with Painted Parrot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handmade tray or basket with a faux bamboo border, two handles and a folksy parrot painted over a herringbone weave.
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20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faux Bamboo

Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Terracotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
Evoking the golden hues and timeless rhythm of rural Provence, this late 19th-century wine jug is a soulful relic of French country life. Made circa 1880, its hand-thrown terracotta ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Stone

Single French Antique Blown Cylindrical Clear Glass Jar, Ten Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single hand-blown pickling/storage jar (ca. early 19th Century, France). Given the hand-blown nature of these vessels, there are disparities in size and clarity. Some show mineral st...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

19th Century Provencal Salt Box or Boite a Sel
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box from Provence. Made of walnut with a pierced carved star at the top and a drawer with brass knob. Waxed fini...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Pair of Monumental Figures of a Duke Duchess
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Cent) white painted monumental figures of a Duke & Duchess on square bases. (att. to be patron saints of a provincial French town & used in an annual parade)
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

19th Century French Anduze Pot
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Anduze Pot with drip glaze in a raised relief
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Brass Pharmacy Door Handle
Located in South Salem, NY
A vintage French pharmacy door handle made of brass. Great to repurpose as pulls on a cabinet or equally interesting on a bookcase or shelf. Early 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Two Pieces of Hand Hammered Copper Fruit
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of two pieces of fruit, a gourd, a pear (SOLD), and an apple crafted in hand hammered copper with an alluring natural patina. Priced individually. From left to right: Measures:...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

1950s French Blue and White Floral Cast Iron Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron planter from France, circa 1950. Recalling the French countryside of a bygone era, cast iron elements are bolted together in a charming rustic construction. Adorned with ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

Normandy Earthenware Jug with Cork
Located in South Salem, NY
Late 19th century French earthenware pottery bottle or jug from Normandy. Originally used for water or cider.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Jean-Baptiste Clesinger "Sappho" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger (French, 1814-1883) "Sappho" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, the standing figure holding a lyre, on a circular base, signed. 29" H x 7" W x 7" D.
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Pair of very Elaborate French Bronze Brackets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of very Elaborate French Bronze Brackets This is a unique and very fine pair of brackets, I am not sure of their original use perhaps as Candle Sconces, they need a good idea...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Clamecy Earthenware Pharmacy Jar Faïence Pharmacy Jar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Clamecy Earthenware Pharmacy Jar This Faïence Pharmacy Jar is decorated mainly in dark red and pink, Bol Armen is the inscription on the front A ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Auguste Carrier "Musicians" Patinated Bronze, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Auguste-Joseph Carrier (French, 1800-1875) "Musicians" Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures, late 19th century, depicted as male and female traveling musicians, signed to base of male fi...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Handmade 19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl
Located in Middleburg, VA
Handmade 19th century French provincial wooden bowl. Measures: 3.25” height 14.5” diameter.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

Handmade 19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl
Located in Middleburg, VA
Handmade 19th century French Provincial wooden bowl Measures: 3.5” height 13” diameter.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Belgian French Cooking Pot
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pot from 19th century France. Totally handmade, this pot features a beautiful oxidized patina layering the original polished finish. These artisanally crafted pots were made with care and detail, along with high quality materials produced locally through sustainable methods. Whether you're intrigued by the rustic materials and techniques used by craftspeople of the past, or searching for a story to inspire your space. This brass pot calls to mind embers in a stone hearth...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Provincial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Limoges, Bavent, Fives-Lille, and Alfred Corneau. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $778.

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