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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
Ceramic Pot, or Bottle, Brown Color, France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceramic pot is in Ceramic. The decorative Patterns are flowers in ceramic. It has been done in South of France, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Accolay Pottery Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase, 30cm Tall, France, 1970s
Located in London, England
Le vase Accolay en céramique grès émaillé bleu, produit en France dans les années 1970, est une œuvre emblématique de l'artisanat de cette époque. Représentant l'esprit créatif de la...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Provincial wooden candle or salt box with slide lid. Slide top has beautifully carved floral motif. Box can be standing or hanging (Has twine hanger on affixed to...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

Antique Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboys Oval Shape circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy antique glass bottle demijohn Irregularities in the glass that give it all its charm: the the bottle is mouth-blown by a gl...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Glass

Large French Limoges Porcelain Rectangular Orange Gilt Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Paris, an impressive Limoges hand painted box. The colors on this box are fantastic, the orange is painted what we would describe as Hermes orange. The gold gilt certainl...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Gold, Brass

Antiques french Scale, France 19th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass.
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antiques french Scale, France 20th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass. This exquisite antique scale will give your kitchen counter a touch of Europe. The iron scale, which is rectangula...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Danish 1900 s Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Charming Blue and White Painted Cylindric Kitchen Tins, Denmark circa 1910. The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted ...
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Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Tin

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Designer Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern designer stool, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as well as in any bathroom. This charming piece is in the typical style ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

French Normandy Large Rustic Brass Milk Jug with Lid – circa 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rustic hand hammered Brass Milk Jug from Normandy, France, Circa 1850 A large piece of hand made brass used to transport milk from the country dairy to the home, often by donkey. The outer body shows the textured surface left by the hammering technique used in the making of this piece. The jug is formed of two pieces of brass meeting at the mid-section with a decorative joint. With the original lid. The lid has a wide collar that sits inside the top of the jug, keeping the contents from spilling during transport. A thick handle is securely attached to the body. During the early to the mid 1800’s, dairy farmers would transport milk from their farms to the local market where patrons would bring their own containers for filling. The early 1900’s saw the use of milk delivery trucks...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille. Painted with flowers and insects. A second one is available.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Morbier Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
A painted case, enamel dial with brass surround and an elaborately decorated pendulum are the defining characteristics of a Morbier clock. At nearly eigh...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Pine

French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900. W / 11.5 inches.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Carved Painted Wood Picture Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Carved Painted Wood Frame, 1950's Fantastic carved wood frame with liner, in a distressed finish and incredible patina. Great piece for your favorite oil painting as well as could a...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint, Giltwood

Hand Painted Scalloped Moustiers Faïence Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exquisite Hand Painted Moustiers Faience scalloped bowl signed 'Bondil a Moustiers' 18th century inspired shape and décor finely rendered . Perfect hostess gift !
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Maccoy Ceramic Vide Poche Blue Color 1960 United States
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Vide Poche by Maccoy from United States, 1960s. Blue glaze with Blue painted motif. Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Medium French Early 20th C Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 9.5” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides w...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t III III Pop
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pr French Blue Stoppered Bottles with Gold Trim att. to Jean Baptiste Desvignes
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of stoppered bottles in french blue glass with decorative hand painted gold trim. Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Desvignes, circa early 19th C. made in France. Both bottle...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Opaline Glass, Paint

Large French 17th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful hand forged Iron candleholder in Gothic style. Although the Gothic period was already over this style stayed popular for a long time in the French country side. Very beaut...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

Round Ceramic Gilt Greek Key Bowls with Silhouettes France - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of French ceramic bowls. Each bowl is marked with "Made in France" in black on the bottom. The crisp white blanc de chine is decorated with maroon, black, and gold G...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Paint

Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

19th Century French Provençal Walnut Fariniere, or Flour Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Provençal fariniere, or decorative flour box made of walnut with simple linear decoration of wheat and a flower urn. Waxed patina. This beautifully craft...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a white porcelain container, with stylized dolphin feet...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Enamel

Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a peach and white porcelain container, with paw feet. ...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, Circa 1970s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a blue porcelain container, with brass mounts and paw f...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage 1960s Portuguese Floral Pitcher Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade, handpainted Portuguese floral organic modern ceramic pitcher vase. Blue and ochre colored birds in flight holding a green branch and floral lea...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, three handles and great rustic character. Created in southern France during the 19th century,...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Pottery

19th Century French Provincial Carved Articulated Artist s Model
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming and evocative 19th-century carved wooden artist's mannequin from provincial France, circa 1850. This finely sculpted figure is carved from beechwood with articulated joint...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Vintage French Porcelain Double Salt Pepper Cellar Sel Poivre
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming double salt and pepper cellar, reading Sel and Poivre, is made up of two adjoining bowls and a centre handle. This container is perfect for serving salt, pepper, or other sp...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large ceramic vase, Sainte Radegonde, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Sainte-Radegonde, France, circa 1940s Materials Glazed ceramic Condition Very good vintage condition, consistent with age A striking turquoise glazed vase from Sainte-Radegonde, F...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Gilded Gold Fleur-de-Lis Sculpture Object
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic gold Fleur-de-Lis sculpture that has been gilded. The fleur-de-lis is based on the shape of a lily. Traditionally, it has been used to represent French royalty, and in that s...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Gold

19th Century French Yellow Glazed Pot from Provence
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Provence, this antique French planter dates from the late 19th Century. Handmade in France, this urn features a nicely weathered ap...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottles, Set of 5
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of five 19th century French globular form amber glass demijohn bottles with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1850-1860 Dimensions (left to right): 18"H x 16" Diam...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Majolica Birds Fountain Massier circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica fountain with birds signed Massier circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Ceramic

Majolica Basket with Cicada Sicard, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica basket with Cicada Sicard, circa 1950 From South of France. Measures: 4.5" W × 4.5" D × 5.8" H.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Saint Statuette – Mid-20th Century Charming religious statuette carved in fir wood, dating from the mid-20th century. Dark stain highlights the natural grain of the wood as well as ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

Early 19th Century French Tole Metal Bread Basket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, a charming French lacquered painted tole basket in an amazing faux amber style. This basket would be useful on a French table for serving baguettes, bread or even...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass, Metal

French Les Deux Rats Et L Oeuf Marble Mounted Bronze Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique French novelty bronze inkwell modeled as 'Les deux rats et l'oeuf' mounted on a red veined marble base and dating from the latter 19th century. The inkwell is based on the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Marc Mongin Gold Leaf Framed Oil on Linen French Landscape Painting, Dated 1919
By Marc Mongin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, an oil on linen landscape painting, mounted in a wide, gold-leafed wood frame, signed and dated 1919. Painted by the French artist Marc Mongin, the scene is typic...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Linen, Giltwood

Vintage French Blown Glass Wide Neck Demijohn Carboy in Teal Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (early 20th Century, France). Composed of attractive teal green (more green than blue) free-blown glass exhibiting trap...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 12.25"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze with green drips. Rustic condition with patches of missing glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

1900s French Green L Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
By L Ideale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s. The jars were repurposed for storing veget...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Glass, Paper

19th Century Majolica Rooster Massier Jardiniere
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful Majolica rooster jardiniere laying on a pink and brown wall attributed to Jerome Massier, circa 1890. Reference / Page 98 " Barbotine...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker s Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique country French vineyard grape picker's hotte / hod / harvest backpack basket with beautifully aged warm rustic worn patina! Created in Provincial France in the mid-19th century, part of the traditional old world industrial winemaking process, this large wooden basket...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11.5"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Ea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Signed French Gilt Bronze Diamond Cut Baccarat Crystal Urns - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Signed French Gilt Bronze Mounted Diamond Cut Baccarat Crystal Urns - Pair This pair of beautiful urns feature bronze detailing and beautiful French diamond and channel cut ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Crystal, Bronze

Coupe sculpturale Vallauris en céramique Marron Bleue France Côte-d Azur 1960/70
Located in London, England
Cette coupe Vallauris en céramique émaillée, datant des années 1960/70 et provenant de la Côte d'Azur, se distingue par sa grande taille et ses couleurs marron et bleue. Mesurant 45 ...
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1960s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Rust Yellow Glazed Pitcher Pot with Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Provence, this antique French pitcher dates from the late nineteenth-century. Handmade in France, this pitcher features a nicely wea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Sevres style hand painted porcelain dresser box with hand applied ormolu mounts and feet. Wonderful condition.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Henri Lechesne "Heron and Monkey" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
After Henri Lechesne (French, active 1869-1878) "Heron and Monkey" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, depicting a monkey riding a stork on a rounded rectangular base cast...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Limoges porcelain candy box decorated with colorful peacocks - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty and old Box or Candy Box with Lid in Limoges porcelain with Multicolored bird decorations. The birds depicted are peacocks. The edges of the lid and the box are decorated...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe and ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Large Pair of Antique Yellow Glazed Jardinieres or Floor Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of architecturally interesting French jardinieres hand crafted in terra cotta in a bold scale with classic form having an alluring yellow glaze.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Set of 2 Bronze Candleholders by Victor Paillard
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Set of 2 Bronze Candleholders by Victor Paillard Vintage Design Additional information: Materials: Bronze Color: Black Manufacturer: Paillard Design Period: Before 1890 Country of ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique French metal wire egg decorative basket, rustic French farmhouse decor with collapsible zigzag lids and two folding handles, loop feet, the basket has...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal

French Provincial Large Ceramic Vase with blue beige brown glaze
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" A large, rounded studio pottery vase from France, likely created in th...
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Late 20th Century German French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay

A Hand-Carved Wooden Catchall - France - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful hand-carved catchall made from a single piece of aged wood. The surface reveals expressive gouge marks and a rich, time-worn patina. Natural wear and old wormholes add ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Large Antique 19th Century Hammered French Copper Water Jug with Handle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful antique French Water jug in copper. This handmade jug dates from the late-19th Century and is a great exemple of craftsmanship from this era. Most likely made by a local ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

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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