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French Provincial Jars

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 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose f...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Limoges Marihuana Gold Rimmed Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Limoges Marihuana porcelain gold rim apothecary jar. Signed on the underside.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Anduze Jars with Brown and Green Glaze and Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Anduze jars from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Elevate your outdoor space with this captivating pair of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

Collection of Eight 19th Century Apothecary Jars
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Un-usual set of eight large late 19th Century apothecary jars. Each jar has been made using a vibrant yellow glass with super quality gilt edge labels and original tin lids with a r...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Glass

Rustic French Lidded Stoneware Jar, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade French vintage lidded stoneware jar, circa 1950s. Round body with shiny brown glaze, hand-carved line decor, and flat lid with unglazed top. Two handles with lined decor. St...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Pottery

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 Jars

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Brass

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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

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 Jars

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Ceramic

Set of Seven Early 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of seven apothecary jars in a Provence style. Each painted apothecary or pharmacy jar has a name and unique design painted on it. The colle...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

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 Jars

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Enamel

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - EXT RIIABAR
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT RIIABAR' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Enamel

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - CER: GALENI
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'CER: GALENI' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Enamel

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - BUTYR: CACAO
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'BUTYR: CACAO' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Enamel

Set of 3 French Provincial 19th Century Stoneware Pottery Water Jugs with Patina
Located in IT
This charming set of three French Provincial stoneware pottery water jugs dates back to the 19th century and showcases a stunning time-worn patina. Each jug is uniquely crafted, refl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Pottery

Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - RAD: BUTNE
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'RAD: BUTNE' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Enamel

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - ALUM: ROCC: L:
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'ALUM: ROCC: L:' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: mold...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Enamel

Early 20th Century French Copper Pot with Iron Swing Handle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French early 20th century copper pot with iron swing handle. Hand raised copper, tin lined, distinctive twist iron handle made by Havard workshop with the Villedieu "Viking Longship"...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Copper, Wrought Iron

French Ceramic Glazed Faux Bois Jar with Lid, circa 1960 s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, a ceramic jar with a lid designed to resemble a tree stump. The jar is glazed in brown and yellow tones to mimic the texture of tree bark. Wonderful piece to add ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a brown color. It has been done in the south of France. The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

French Stoneware Vinegar Jar, La Borne, 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Vintage French vinegar jar in glazed pyrite stoneware, likely produced in La Borne during the 1950s. Featuring a warm brown glaze with natural variations and ash drips, this utilita...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Jars

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Stoneware

Antique French Ochre Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Jug Amphora Vase Vessel 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French handcrafted terra cotta olive oil jar / water jug featuring a round shape with footed base, molded rim, large handle, narrow spout, finished in a yellow glaze with ora...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a grey and brown color. It has been done in the south of France. It is stampted "20". The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "empl. cicut," from 19th century France. Three jars are available, but sold individuall...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Vintage Midcentury French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jar is in sandstone, in brown color. It has been done in the south of France. The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

French Provincial 1880s Green Glazed Oblong Terracotta Jar with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed terracotta jar circa 1880 with oblong body, nicely weathered appearance and small base. Add a touch of rustic charm to your space with this exquisite...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Vintage French Porcelain Salt Pepper Set Cellar Sel Poivre
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming salt and pepper cellar, reading Sel and Poivre, made up of two adjoining bowls with removable salt and pepper and a center handle. This container is perfect for serving salt...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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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 Jars

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Glass, Blown Glass

French Provincial 19th Century Distressed Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Spout
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with double handles, front spout and unfinished base. Created in France during the 19th century, this jug features a green glazed body showcasing a nicely distressed patina. Accented with a large double handle with front spout, this 19th century French provincial green glazed jug...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Pottery

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique apothecary jars labeled in latin and hand decorated with tropical scenes with flowers.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Porcelain

Cloche with Lacquered Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
This medium-sized glass cloche is a study in contrasting elegance, designed to give its contents a dramatic, museum-quality presentation. Its silhouette is striking: a slim, graceful...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Jars

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Glass, Wood

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 Jars

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Faience

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 Jars

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Blown Glass

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - EXT: ALOËS S:
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT: ALOËS S:' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: molde...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Enamel

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 Jars

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Earthenware

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 Jars

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Ceramic

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 Jars

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Ceramic

French Provincial jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial jars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial jars 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 jars, popular names associated with this style include and Biot. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $2,995 while the average work can sell for $650.

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