French Provincial Delft and Faience
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
18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate - A hand painted, French circa 1780
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative French Faience plate dinner plate made from tin-glazed earthenware (pottery) which we date to the late 18th century.
The plate has a pan shaped base with n...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Pottery Jug Vase
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue and white faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring dogs hunting a deer
By Deruta
Italy, Mid-20th Centur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Desvres 19th Century Blue Green Emile Fourmaintraux Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 19th century. It is hand painted.
With flowers pattern decoration.
Manufacture Emile Fourmaintraux, signed
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Creil et Montereau Faïence Flora Muguet Lily of the Valley Rimmed Soup Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil et Montereau, a Provencal faïence rimmed soup plate in the Flora Muguet pattern, circa 1840-1876.
Muguet or muguet-du-bois translates fro...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Faience Dish by Terre de Fer with Flowers Decor France 19th Century Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old dish by Terre de Fer. This dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The colors are blue. It is signed.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Collection of 3 French HB Quimper Breton Faience Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful set of 3 French Quimper plates featuring men and a woman. One man is en face and the other features a profile. This trio would make a fantastic statement on any coffee tabl...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
18th Century French Faience Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French faience plate with primitive hand painted decoration. Minor chips and glaze losses on edges of scalloped rim. No hairline cracks or restorations noted. Circa 1...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
20th century French Set of 49 pieces of Moustiers Earthenware, 1950s
By Moustiers
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful earthenware table set from Moustiers, handcrafted in France, consisting of 49 coordinated pieces. Delicately painted in green with traditional Provençal motifs, featuring c...
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20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Majolica Plate by Sarreguemines, Faience 19th Century, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Plate is a Majolica plate made in the Sarreguemines Manufacture. This glazed Faience, is in yellow and green color. It has been done in the 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Henroit Quimper Faience Duck Plate, France, circa 1930s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
hand painted French Faience 1930s Quimper Duck Plate
Exceptional Quimper plate from France featuring a duck in the center. The rim of the piece is accentuated with a colorful bord...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Transferware Scenic Floral Plates, Set/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow faïence, transfer printed plates, circa 1830.
Dating to the French Restoration period, the transfer-printed plates are glazed in the di...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Vallauris French Treacle Glaze Terra Cotta Rustic Pottery Plates, S/4
By Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four pottery terra cotta dishes, Vallauris, France, circa 1930s- 1950s.
A traditional rustic design in a rich Treacle glaze. Oven-proof.
Perfect for adding some French P...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style – Blue, Yellow & Rust Tones – Authentic Antique
Description:
This is a pair of antique French faience plates, d...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Transferware Family with Dog Floral Plates, Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow faïence, transfer printed plates, circa 1830.
Dating to the French Restoration period, the transfer-printed plates are glazed in the ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Creil et Montereau Faïence Blue
White Floral Plates, set of six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil et Montereau, a set of six Provęncal faïence plates, France – circa 1830-1850.
A scarce blue on white earthenware pattern, said to be inspired by Marie Antoinette.
The c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Faience Water Vessel, “Pulcinella”, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare water cistern in the form of the character Pulcinella, likely produced in Moustiers, circa 1760. Water was added to the hole in his hat and he held 2 spigots (now missing) to...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$1,800 Sale Price
28% Off
St. Clement French Faïence Fruit Plates, Set of 6
a
, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, earthenware French faïence fruit plates, circa 1900. This set shows the branching fruit and leaves of strawberries, oranges, grapes, apples...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Collection of 5 French Quimper Faience Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful collection of French Quimper plates. This collection has been curated over the years and would make a fantastic colorful statement piece on any coffee table or dining room ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1900.
Signed PB Auvergne.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Georges Cabaré French Faïence Martres Tolosane Hand Painted Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming vintage earthenware asparagus plate, beautifully hand decorated with a floral design in the faïence tradition of Martres-Tolosane. Painted in a style that began in the southwest of France in the 18th century. Made by Georges Cabaré, circa 1960.
The dimensional plate...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Henriot Quimper Faience Butter Dish
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good faience from Henriot Quimper Butter dish with vivid color and typical from Brittany. Circa 1940. Dimensions are 9.25" diameter and 5" high.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
St. Clement French Faïence Apple Fruit Plate, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An earthenware French faïence apple motif fruit plate, circa 1900. The background has a detailed floral pattern to the molding, with a six-paneled indented rim. Lovely coloring.
M...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Clairfontaine French Faïence Majolica Glazed Ochre
Green Leaf Plate circa 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the French Faïencerie de Clairfontaine, a bi-color overlapping leaf plate, circa 1890.
Glazed in a swirling mix of yellow ochre and shades of green, the mold shows leaves wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
18th Century French Faience Plates Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 18th century French faience plates with primitive hand painted decoration of fruit baskets and grapes, each by different artists. In varying condition, with chips and g...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
1940s French Faïence Henriot Quimper Brittany Breton Dancers Ruffled Fish Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Provençal Henriot Quimper Faïence fish form plate, circa 1940.
Multiple plates are available for purchase.
Brightly glazed with the colors the Brittany region of France...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Dish in Italian Faïence Brown and Green Color 19th Century Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The dish is in faience. It has been made inItaly during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a rooster and the main colors brown and red.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Faience Dish, by Malicorne, with Birds and Flowers Decor, France 19th, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Malicorne. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th.
The colors are Green and Brown. Signed MC.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faïence Hand Painted Romantic Courtship Grisaille
Cirage Plates, S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of six French faïence hand painted plates, circa 1880-1900 – a reissue of the original 18th century Sceaux mold.
Marked on the verso, Sceaux 1777. Sceaux was a faië...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Faience Plates 19th Century Pear..Decor Pattern Blue, Green Set of 4
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Plates in Faience. It has been made in France in the 18th & 19th century. It is hand painted.
With Pear , Rooster and lily flower pattern decoration.
Green Yellow blue brown color.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
18th Century French Faience Plates Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 18th century French faience plates with primitive hand painted decoration each by different artists. In varying condition, with chips and glaze losses on edges of scall...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Cache Pot, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A white glazed French Faience “Cache Pot” with handles, circa 1870.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
18th Century Faience Wall Bracket
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century faience shelf or wall bracket in the form of a demon's face, losses to glaze in areas, with wear and chips overall.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$480 Sale Price
33% Off
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1900.
Breton with a flute.
8 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Hand Painted 18th Century Blue Green Veuve Perrin Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Small plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 18th century. It is hand painted.
With flowers pattern decoration.
Manufacture "veuve perrin" signed
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Quimper Faïence Dish, France, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is an Faience Dish, made in the 19th century by Quimper, the colors are white blue Yellow. Signed HB.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Faience Dish, by Moustier, with Birds and Flowers Decor, France 19th, Signed
By Moustiers
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Moustier. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France,during the 19th.
The colors are Green and Brown.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Allegorical Faience Inkwell
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, yellow, and green Allegorical faience pottery desk stand inkwell featuring a castle, bird, and foliate designs.
By Deruta
Italy, Early 20th Ce...
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Delft Pijnacker Earthenware Charger Holland 1968 Blue red white Color
By Royal Delft
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The tin glaze earthenware Charger decorated in red and gold in the "adrian van Pijnacker" Delft doré tradition, with an insect between flowering peoniesrockwork.
Sign on the back in ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Thomas Sergent Majolica Great Tit Flower Pot and a Plate 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Plate is a Majolica plate made in germany during the 19th Century.
Thomas Sergent French Majolica flower pot which features a great red flow...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century Chinese Fisher
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in Faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a Chinese Fisher, and the main colors green and red.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Henriot Quimper Mid-Century French Faïence Sunny Yellow Floral Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Always charming, French Quimper Faïence oyster plates, circa 1950–1960.
Glazed with a bright sun yellow ground, six wells surround a raised center condiment well. The wells are hand...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Faience 18th Century, Flowers Decoration, Brown and Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This plate is in Faïence. It has been made in France in the 18th Century.
The color are brown and green.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Pottery Jug
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, yellow, and green faience pottery jug or vase featuring dragons and floral designs.
By Deruta
Italy, Late 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 3.5...
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience, Pottery
French Faience Bird Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a bird signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5" diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Pair of 1970s French Ceramic Serving Dishes, Layered Rim Design, Green, Yellow
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of 1970s French Ceramic Serving Dishes, Layered Rim Design, Green, Yellow & Blue Glaze
Description:
This charming pair of ceramic serving dishes, crafted in France in the 1970s, features a rich, earthy palette of green, yellow, soft brown, and a striking blue underside. With their layered, stepped rim design and textured decorative borders, these dishes blend modernist flair with the warmth of French artisanal tradition. Both functional and decorative, they bring color, texture, and originality to any table or interior.
Key features include:
Distinctive Glazed Color Palette: The interior features a radiant yellow center, surrounded by deep green borders, while the base of each plate is finished in blue, creating a beautiful contrast and play of color.
Layered Rim Design: The edges of the plates are built in graduated levels, with sculpted separations and subtle decorative detailing, adding depth and structure to the form.
Artisan French Ceramic Work: Made in France in the 1970s, these pieces reflect a period of creative ceramic design, where color experimentation and texture took center stage.
Functional & Decorative: Ideal for use as serving dishes for salads, vegetables, or fruit, but equally suited as decorative centerpieces or wall-mounted ceramics.
Versatile Style: Their vintage modern color scheme and textured surface make them adaptable to mid-century, rustic, Mediterranean, or even eclectic interiors.
Pair Format: As a matching pair, they offer symmetry and balance to your table setting or decorative display.
This pair of 1970s French ceramic dishes is a vibrant celebration of form and color, combining utility with striking design. Whether placed on a table, a console, or mounted as wall art, they bring an elegant, tactile dimension to any space.
Keywords: 1970s French ceramic dishes, vintage glazed serving plates, green yellow blue pottery, layered rim ceramic design, decorative French platters, mid-century ceramic art, retro kitchenware...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
English Faience 19th Century, Hand Painted, Flowers and Birds Decor Pattern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Plate in Faience. It has been made in England in the 19th century. It is hand painted.
With flowers and bird pattern decoration. Red color.
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19th Century English Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Plates in French Faïence Yellow and Green Color, 19th-18th Century Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plates are in Faience. It has been made in France, during the 18th-19th century.
The pattern decor are Flowers licorn fruits, and the main colors Blue, green and red.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Le Polichinel, circa 1830
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – Le Polichinel. Circa 1830.
Pulcinella is a classical charact...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
St. Clement French Faïence Fruit Plates, Set of 6
c
, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, earthenware French faïence fruit plates, circa 1900. This set shows the branching fruit and leaves of peaches, oranges, apples, grapes, pea...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Henriot Quimper Faience Fish Shaped Plates
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of fish dinner plates by Henriot Quimper. Traditional Breton figures, male & female on either plate. In excellent vintage condition wi...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a rooster and the main colors green and red.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Garçon Plate, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Mid-Century HenRiot Quimper Oval Faiençe Bowl, Femme de la Campagne Breton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Midcentury earthenware faience oval serving bowl, signed HenRiot Quimper, France, No. 459 (bis)
The center shows a femme de la campagne, the French Breton region woman standing b...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Portugal Faience Plates Hand Painted 20th Century Yellow Brown Colors Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Yellow Brown Blue... plates in Faience. It has been made in Portugal in the 20th century. It is hand painted.
With Flowers pattern decoration.
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20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Provincial delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial delft and faience 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 delft and faience created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial delft and faience 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 delft and faience, popular names associated with this style include Henriot Quimper, Grande Maison HB Quimper, Saint Clément, and Creil et Montereau. 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 delft and faience differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $2,450 while the average work can sell for $330.