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
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 7.75"W x 7.75"D x 6.25"H
Good vintage condition....
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 18th C Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Additional information:
Materials: Fruitwood
Please note that this item contains materials that are legally...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
French Limoges Porcelain Oval Blue White Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Found in Paris, a charming porcelain floral oval trinket box painted in blue and white. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing collection of these desirabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Brass
French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue A handsome piece made in patinated iron
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Fireside Hunting Dog Statue
A handsome piece made in patinated iron and standing on a plinth, the dog is fully 3 Dimensional and looks great from all sides
He is in very goo...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase Portugal Vintage Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a hand-painted ceramic vase, Stamped, made in Portugal. Featuring traditional motifs and a white glazed finish with visible crazing.
The vase has a rounded,...
Category
1960s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming handcrafted Provincial French woven wire work basket, circa 1900. A well-executed nicely shaped 'pannier' with moveable handles and decorative loop...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
$267 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Porcelain Ashtray Catchall L. T, France Taillemite Made in France
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Limoges Porcelaine Française Ashtray Catchall, “Mousquetaire 1724” by L. Taillemite, France
An elegant French Limoges porcelain ashtray catchall, designed by L. Taillemite an...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1920s French Sarreguemines Fruit or Cake Stand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Sarreguemines bowl on foot with colorful floral and geometric decorations. To be used as serveware, cake stand or decorative centerpiece. Stamped under base.
Beautiful vinta...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$428 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Antique French Bronze Clock 1860-1890s
Located in Media, PA
Exceptional antique french clock with superb bronze workmanship. Created by hand in the late 19th century, with utmost craftsmanship. The way the bronze figure is made is unreal, if ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rustic Country French Copper
Iron Handled Turbotiere Fish Poacher, c. 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand made, French Copper Turbotiere, a Turbo fish Poacher with iron handles, France c. 1830-1850.
Weighing a heavy SEVEN pounds!
This copper and iron, diamond shaped fish poache...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Nevers Faience
Pot a Oranger
Located in Houston, TX
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger' adorned with painted farmhouse scenes and scrolled decoration in shades of blue (camaieu bleu). This circa 1780-1800 tin-g...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
$6,800
Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
By Gorham, Jane Hutcheson
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial style arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles"
By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham
Portugal, Circa 1970s
Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container ...
Category
1970s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Rare Large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handpainted crab terrine by Michel Caugant dating from the 1950s.
Michel Caugant was the son of a French pâté maker, he designed terrines for his father's factory. The terrine was m...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1960s
Measures: 10.75"W x 6"D x 5.75"H
Very good vintage conditi...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Elegant French Louis XIV Hand Carved Tall Case Clock with Rooster
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and completely original, antique oak grandfather or lantern clock, circa 1750.
This very old grandfather clock is one of the tallest w...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Copper Cauldron with Iron Handle, c. 19th Century
Located in Ross, CA
Hand made copper cauldron, made in France in the 19th century. The seam is put together with the dovetail technique, the handle is a wrought iron, held in place by a twisted copper ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
$384 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair French Bronze Candelabras - Signed Gregoire Torcheres 3 ft
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely stunning pair of French Bronze candelabras by Gregoire
Each figurine holds aloft the five branch candelbras
Casting is superb and a...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th C Striped French Ceramic Pot with Spout Handle
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this glazed ceramic vessel dates from approximately 1910. Classic vessel has an amphora shape with spout function in one of the side handles. Colorful red, blue and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Bronze Boy Fishing After Friedrich Goldscheider Sculpture Figurine 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
The Boy Fishing Bronze Statue is designed after a figure by by Austrian sculptor and potter Friedrich Goldscheider. It depicts a young boy fishing ...
Category
1980s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Mr E Bourdil at Revel, a small town in the SW of France, near Toulouse. Movement has been professionally cleaned and oiled and it is in working condition. 7 day clock...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Two Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, two handles and great rustic character. Created in southern France during the 19th century, t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Coconut Wood and brass Marquetry Ice Bucket, France, 1950s
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Note: Only for decorative use. Not suitable for food
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly"
This remarkable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form
This is the Hat Block of a French Lace Cap much worn in the Bretton Region of France it is a superbly smooth shape and very attractive piec...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Antique French Triple Tier Handmade Twisted Black Wire Kitchen Basket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From France, circa 1890-1910, a triple-tiered, twisted wire standing basket, over 21 inches tall.
Amazing as a table-center, shop display, or on a kitchen countertop used as origina...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Glazed Confit Earthenware Brown Pot
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This superb crock-pot or confit pot dates from Mid-19th Century and features two handles as well as a ivory glazed interior. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Earthenware
Pair of French Provincial Harvest Motif Bronze Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Provincial bronze harvest motif 5-armcandelabras with decorative grape vines and leaves, wheat sheafs, and lilies intertwined above a ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Very Large Early 20th Century french Wicker basket
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Oversized Early 20th Century French Wicker Basket
Introducing this wonderful oversized early 20th-century French wicker basket, featuring twin handles for easy carrying. Crafted, li...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
$1,236 Sale Price
50% Off
French Ceramic Water Cruche Jug with Handle and Lid
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming ceramic pottery from a market near Provence. Beautifully weathered jug with an amazing yellow glazed color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche from France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint, Earthenware
Vintage Amber Glass 20 L Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn
Irregularities in the glass and marks of use that give it all its charm.
Amber color.
5.28 US gallon or 20 L
Very good condition.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$504 Sale Price
20% Off
French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Cobalt Blue Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Large French Polychromed Ceramic Rooster in the Manner of Choisy-le-Roi
Located in San Francisco, CA
the majestic rooster with turned head and direct gaze below a proud comb all above a robust body of well-delineated plumage with feet firmly planted in a grassy ground; covered overa...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painte Soup Tureens with lid by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. Two side small side handles and removable l...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet of Pansies by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
By Jane Hutcheson, Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" in the form of purple pansies in a gold basket
By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Circa 1970s
Enamel flowers, in a gilt ba...
Category
1970s American Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Boho Twisted Trim Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage cachepot captures the timeless sophistication of French Provincial and Mediterranean terracotta planters, reimagined in heavy glazed ceramic. The vessel features...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Kitchen French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Betschdorf Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This set of 3 Jars is in sandstone, in grey and blue colors. It has been done in the east of France.
Betschdorf Pots.
The datation is 20th century.
Diam...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Large French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900.
15 by 6.3 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Antique Swedish Hammered Copper Jardiniere Planter, circa 1900s
By Copper Craft
Located in Bromma, SE
Early 20th century Swedish hand-crafted Hammered Copper Pot Jardiniere Planter with iron handles. This heavy duty jardiniere planter was originally a fish poacher or poissoniere.
It ...
Category
20th Century Swedish French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$894 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vase Accolay en céramique Marron Bleu France vintage 1960
Located in London, England
Vase dinosaures de la poterie d'Accolay de grande taille, il mesure 40 cm de hauteur et 22 cm de diamètre. Etat superbe spectaculaire de part sa taille et ses couleurs, qui attirent ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Salviati Murano Glass 17th Century Figurine Figure Man Gold Leaf Cranberry Italy
By Salviati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully detailed Murano glass figurine by Salviati, bearing its original manufacturer label, is a captivating revival of 17th-century classical style, crafted in Italy circa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar -
UNG: SULPH
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'UNG: SULPH'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Rare French Majolica Poodle Keller
Guerin Pitcher Saint Clement, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica black poodle signed Keller & Guerin Pitcher Saint Clement, Circa 1900.
Measure: Height / 12 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Antique French Miner’s Whale Oil Lantern Brass Rooster 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 18th century French miner’s whale oil lantern, decorated with a brass rooster and iron handle/hook.
Category
18th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Blown Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French globular form hand blown green glass Dame Jeanne, or demijohn, bottle encased in two layers of woven wicker and thick braided rope. Layers of different ki...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Blown Glass
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
French Country White Ceramic Woven Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven basket
France, Circa 1980s
Measures: 4"W x 3.25"D x 3.13"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter
By Onnaing
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter.
Direct from France, a gorgeous 19th century antique French majolica jardinière or cache pot!
The ca...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
French Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Two Candle Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Empire Bouillotte two candelabra lamp with shade. Candelabra light only, no power source. Parcel gilt base, two scrolling ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$2,240 Sale Price
30% Off
French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890.
Asian inspiration.
Decorated with peonies and pheasants.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book Hand-Painted France
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book, Hand-Painted, France, ca. 20th Century
A charming hand-painted Limoges porcelain trinket box featuring an adorable teddy bear s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Stoneware bottle or vase Brown Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Stoneware bottle or vase Brown Color France 20th Century
Grès la borne
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage French Grape Hod Harvesting Bucket With Tole Paint Decoration
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming, one of a kind, vintage metal French grape hod (harvesting bucket) with hand painted floral tole paint decoration in gorgeous shades of blue, green, ochre and red. Buckles...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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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