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French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1880 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
They are two Majolica ceramics, for the service of Asparagus. They were made in France Circa 1880 Their colors are white, green and blue. They are serving dishes.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century Blue and White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2731
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

St. Clément, Keller Guerin Asparagus Artichoke Faïence Majolica Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Saint Clément French Faïence, a majolica glazed plate showing overlapping asparagus spears, leaves and globe artichoke heads. A deep sauce well is also formed as an artichoke head. Glazed in lavender, and various shades of greens on a cream ground. The faience factory of Saint-Clement, located 12 kms from Lunéville, was established in 1758 by Jacques Chambrette. The factory was awarded the label as Royal Supplier for Marie-Antoinette’s Trianon. In 1892, the factory was sold to Keller...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Goldsmith lamb cutlery by Guepe Poly, France 1970, Fork and Knife 2 pieces
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamb carving set is made up of a steel and bone knife and fork. It has never been used, it is still in its original box. It is a service created by a goldsmith company...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

French Majolica Bird Swallow Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird swallow plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

Vintage French oyster plate set, Sarreguemines, France, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
A charming French oyster service, comprising ten individual plates and one large serving platter, produced in glazed ceramic by Sarreguemines, France, circa mid-20th century. Each pl...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Restaurant La Tour D Argent Poinct Ne Leurre Dish Porcelain by Longchamp France
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French Restaurant La Tour D'Argent Poinct Ne Leurre Cigarette Ashtray Dish Porcelain.Longchamp France Porcelain Tray, marqued " Restaurant La Tour D'Argent Poinct Ne Leurre, since 1582, 15 Quai de la Tournelle".LA TOUR D' ARGENT Restaurant Ashtray...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century Faience Butterfly Oyster Desvres Plate Fourmaintraux
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual rare French, faience oyster plate signed Fourmaintraux Desvres, circa 1890. Butterfly on the center surrounded by six wells with floral pattern. Chip on the back ( picture )
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

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...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Pair of Vintage French Ceramic Glazed Escargot Dishes Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful vintage French escargot snail baking dishes found in a French market. These are designed with the indentations to hold snails cooked in their shells. Wonderful to use but a...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter with coat of arms dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Set of 8 Pink and White Plates Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A rare set of 8 small plates with a geometric pattern signed Sarreguemines.  
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1900. Signed PB Auvergne.  
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 of fruit baskets and grapes, each by different artists. In varying condition, with chips and g...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Gallo Tea Set "Lombardia Apricot" - Vintage 23 Pieces
Located in Bastogne, BE
This charming vintage tea set from Gallo, featuring the "Lombardia Apricot" pattern, is a delightful addition to any collection or for adding a touch of retro elegance to your tea ti...
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Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Earthenware Marbled Glaze Pitcher
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This antique jaspé ware French pitcher makes an exciting vase or stand alone decor item for the psychedelic swirls in autumnal colors wrapping the cylindrical form. A great patina fr...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century Oversize Blue White Faience Platter Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century oversize blue & white Faience Platter signed Sarreguemines, service Francois. Probably a meat platter. Measures: 18 inches by 14 inches.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

Green French Canard Duchêne Champagne Wine Ice Bucket Container
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French Champagne Ice Wine Cooler Bucket, 1960's France. These champagne buckets from France were used in the 1950's and 1960's and typically were marked with the makers name....
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Elegant French Bamboo and Rattan Wine Rack for Eight Bottles with Shelf
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant French bamboo and rattan wine rack for eight bottles with shelf Very good condition, the decorative sheathing is missing on the right side....
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bamboo, Rattan

Antique French SUC Simon Match Holder With Striker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in at a French market, this classic blue and white with black lettering matchstick striker or "Pyrogène" dates from the early twentieth Century. The ribbed center is used fo...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Theodore Haviland Limoges Punch Cups Pair Porcelain
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a set (pair of two) of antique Theodore Haviland Limoges punch cups or sherbet bowls with a white and gold trim. Dimensions:3.88" diameter x 3" H Please ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French A La Ménagère copper cook pot. Famous Paris Department Store. This department store on the ground floor of the magnificent building at 20...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

French Majolica Bird Swallow Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird swallow plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Maitland Smith French Provincial Wrought Iron Tavertine Bar Gallery Tray 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century bar serving tray by Maitland Smith - features an oval base of white and beige tavertine marble, surrounded by a flared wrought iron gallery of fleur de lis, standin...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble, Wrought Iron

Large French Limoges Porcelain Gold Gilt Jewelry Dish Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this larger size Limoge piece features a hand painted floral design with gilt and bevelled detailing. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an exi...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain, Paint

19th Century Rare French Majolica Oyster Server Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
19th century rare French Majolica Oyster Server signed Longchamp. Measures: 3 platters / 14 inches diameter, 1.3 inches height. 11.5 inches diameter 2....
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic dish from the Sant-Vicens pottery workshops in Perpignan (south of France). Drawing made by Jean Picart Le Doux. Two white stylized bird on an intense red background. ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Poterie De Bavent French Pottery Covered Terrines with Under-Plates, Set of Four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A marvelous set of four individual terrines from the Poterie de Bavent, Normadie, France circa 1900-1920. Potted and glazed by hand, each terrine includes a lid and under-plate – ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Wooden and Metal Chopping or Cutting Board Brown Color, French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden and Metal cutting board, with its old patina. It is an object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, and in a condition consist...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Ceramic iron plant holder by Gabriel Fourmaintraux, Desvres France 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Plant stand circa 1950 in wrought iron, tiles with stylized rooster design by Gabriel Fourmaintraux in Desvres. In good condition, unglued tiles.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wrought Iron

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Vintage French Ceramic Tureen Bowl with Lion Head Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming French lion head double handled soupière found in a French market. As a collector myself of these bowls I was happy to come across one in this deep color, as typically they ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Majolica Pear Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Pear Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 8 French Luminarc Clear Pressed Glass Egg Cups
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 8 clear pressed glass egg cups made in France by Luminarc -- detailed as chicken hens! Nice large set to serve poached eggs for a big gathering. A...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

Vallauris Ocher earthenware olive pot France 1970 Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vallauris Ocher earthenware olive pot France 1970 Yellow Color.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Fleur De Lis Serving Bowl
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful silver colored metal serving bowl with fleur de lis handles and hobnail detail around the rim.
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

French Majolica Bird Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. Very rare yellow background,
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallo...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Earthenware

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.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

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.    
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Terracotta Water Jug / Cruche, Green Glaze, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Glazed Earthenware Jug, Circa 1850
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful weathered glazed earthenware jug from the south of France., France, circa 1850-1900. Despite of its age in a good condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

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

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Terracotta

French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Early 19th Century French Copper Cauldron
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th century French copper cauldron with iron folding handle, polished. Measures: 13" height with the handle.
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1840s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper, Iron

Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Dubonnet French Ceramic Match Striker
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Parisian café match striker and keeper. Made to advertise Dubonnet and the Grand Prix of 1900. In excellent condition.  
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Zinc Bottle Dryer, circa 1900
Located in Chappaqua, NY
French Zinc Bottle Dryer, circa 1900. Utilized in the cellars of French vineyards to dry wine bottles. Wonderful aged surface. Ideal for table top use, indoors or out.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Zinc

Saint Honore Les Bains Majolica French Hen on Basket Terrine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Palissy-style French rustic terrine, made by Saint Honoré-les-Bains, as a hen on a basket, circa 1890-1900. Saint-Honoré-les-Bains is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France. The rustic, majolica glazed pieces of Saint Honore Les Bains were often inspired by the work of the potter Bernard Palissy. The covered terrine...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Rope, Blown Glass

Majolica Pansy Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Pansy Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Robert Picault Ceramic bowls Green Blue and Brown Color France 1950 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Set of Bowl by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green Blue and brown painted zig-zag motif. Signed RP. Vallauris.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century Sarreguemines French Majolica Turquoise Swallow Plates, Set of Four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Sarreguemines, a set of four majolica plates, France, circa 1880. A scarcer mold, two swallows soar against a turquoise sky. The birds are glazed in soft blues, grays, and crea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

Butter Dish, Ceramic in the Style of Quimper, Yellow Color, France, circa 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Butter dish is made of ceramic. It is in the style of Majolica. Made in France in the 1950s. It is made of white and yellow and blue ceramic.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Provincial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Sarreguemines, Saint Clément, Longchamp, and Henriot Quimper. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $17,500 while the average work can sell for $395.