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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
Antique French Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

French Faience Cache Pot, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A white glazed French Faience “Cache Pot” with handles, circa 1870.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Majolica Aqua Seaweeds Plate Gien, Circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica aqua turquoise shell plate with seaweeds signed Gien, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Ceramic Confit Jar #3
Located in Munich, DE
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

French Majolica Dog Trivet Onnaing, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dog in a kennel trivet Onnaing circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Majolica Bird Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly 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

Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. If needed items were treated agains...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

French Faïence Salins Barbotine Majolica Asparagus Artichoke Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French earthenware, majolica glazed asparagus and artichoke plate, a mold by Salins, circa 1900-1910. A spray of asparagus spears lay across the centre of the plate, an artichoke ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Majolica Asparagus Platter Saint Clement, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter Saint Clement, circa 1930. Decorated with pink flowers.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica, Ceramic

French Provincial green glazed ceramic Jar from the south of France Biot
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous green glazed ceramic jar from the south of France near Biot With a beautiful lead sulfide glaze, it achieves various shades of green and shadows on the surface of the jug....
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of Ten Plates, Suzanne Ramié for Madoura, Vallauris c. 1950
Located in St Ouen, FR
Extremely rare set of ten plates with generous shape, fretworked sides and white glazes. Atelier Madoura is inseparable from the ceramic work of Pablo Picasso and its founder Suzann...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Majolica Cherries Plate Keller Guerin Saint Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica cherries plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément, circa 1900.    
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Majolica Saint Amand Bird Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Majolica Manta Ray Dish Platter, Desvres, circa 1960
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
This incredible little manta ray platter is extremely rare. Would be great for aperitif, tapas, shrimps, small sea food. René Delarue opened his own earthenware factory in Desvres i...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Early 20th century French Yellow Glazed Pot or Terracotta Pottery 13" High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 20th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze and some blue and green drips. Minor chips at the rim. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used da...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

French Sarreguemines plates illustrated by Benjamin Rabier, circa 1930
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
These humorous dessert or cheese plates will delight young and old alike. Benjamin Rabier (1864-1939), was a French children's author, playwright, animator, illustrator, and comic b...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Never seen before is this shape. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850 Weathered. If needed items w...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique French Moustiers faience pot-pourri pottery lidded vases mounted with figures dating from the 19th century. This stunning pair of baluster shaped pedestal vases stand on a domed shape foot with narrow stem and shaped body with pierced scroll and leaf handles. Both have bonnet shaped pierced covers one mounted with a seated lady holding a bird cage while the other is mounted with a seated man holding a bird. The vases are hand painted with panels containing classical figures playing a game to one side and with a man with a bow...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

French Provincial Napoléon III Era Green Glazed Pottery Jugs, Circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French Provincial Napoléon III period pottery jugs from circa 1850 with green glaze, dripping and lateral handles flanking the central spout. They are priced and sold individuall...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet. Item features beautiful inlay to top of the box. Set includes 4 decanters...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Robert Picault (1919–2000) Lidded Jar, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Large hand-thrown earthenware lidded jar by Robert Picault, featuring his signature turquoise, brown, and white palette. The cylindrical form with twin handles and a domed lid is dec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Faience Henriot Quimper Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Bring a touch of French charm to your home with this beautiful French Faience Quimper Platter. Featuring stunning decorative floral ornaments within and around the plate, this platte...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Late 19th Century French Pottery Conscience Vallauris 11.75"high
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th Century French Pottery, called a Conscience, was used to store olive oil. Green glazed in good condition with chip at the rim. Circa 1880-1900. Dimensions are 11.5"high ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Vase Vallauris en céramique française noir orange French Riviera 1950 Vintage
Located in London, England
Ce vase ou pichet de Vallauris est une pièce d'exception, non seulement en raison de son esthétique, mais également par son histoire. Réalisée dans la célèbre fabrique de Vallauris, ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Vallauris Majolica Oyster service, platter and six plates
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Superb Vallauris oyster service, with diffrent shades of brown and peach. Platter measures 17,3 X 11,4 inch. Plates are not signed, platter is signed.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Terra Cotta Tian Bowl, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique terra cotta 'Tian' bowl, France, late 19th century. A large size 'Tian' with handles and spout. Pale yellow glaze on the interior and rim, unglazed exterior...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Glazed Terracotta Trivet, with Green Color, France 1910
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Trivet, is in Glazed Terracotta. The color are yellow and green. This has been done in 1910, in France
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century
Located in IT
This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with a time-worn patina. Tradi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Porcelain Ashtray Limoges Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Limoges Porcelain Ashtray Hand-Painted Dish France 1960s. Vintage Ashtray dish with hand-painted design and writing French text:" Selon L'oiseau le nide, selon La femme le logis". Which translate in english" according to the bird the nest, according to the woman the home". 1960s Limoges France ashtray...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Vintage French Rose Glazed Earthenware Centerpiece Woven Tableware
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Majolica Saint Amand Bird Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Service à café Vallauris en céramique Francaise Côte-d Azur Circa 1960 (set 9)
Located in London, England
Ce service à café de Vallauris, en céramique française, évoque le charme de la Côte d'Azur des années 1960. Composé de neuf pièces, il inclut une élégante cafetière de 25 cm de haute...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Early 19th Century French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow, Time-Worn Patina
Located in IT
This antique French Provincial Tian bowl, circa early 19th century, boasts a beautiful time-worn patina and a light yellow glaze. Discovered in Provence, France, this earthenware bow...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century French Porcelain Bird Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Porcelain Bird Lamp.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Set of 4 Antique Etched Crystal Stemmed Glasses
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of four etched crystal glasses. Each glass is very delicate with a beautiful rectangular pattern around the rim. They would make a fantastic addition to a holiday or special occa...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Lalique French Femmes Crystal Set of Decanter and Tumbler Glasses
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lalique French Femmes Crystal Set of Decanter and Tumbler Glasses The decanter measures: 5.5 wide x 4.25 deep x 9.5 inches high Each glass measures: 3.5 wide x 3.5 deep x 4 inches h...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Set of Three Robert Picault Handled Bowls, Vallauris, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Description: Set of three hand-thrown ceramic handled bowls by Robert Picault, each decorated in his signature turquoise, brown, and white glazes. Two feature zigzag motifs and one w...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Provincial Hand Made Wooden Bowl Nr.4
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This Bowl is a blend of rustic charm and wood craftsmanship. Handcrafted by french traditional woodworkers, each bowl is a unique piece that captures the essence of french provincial...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

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

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Faience

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. H:69,5cm W:20,5cm D:8,5cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Vintage French Orchies Majolica Oyster Shell Plates, set of 6
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
These majolica oyster plates are very modern and elegant. Can be used for tapas, aperitif, raw vegetables, and shellfish (of course).
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Robert Picault (1919–2000) Plaid-Pattern Ceramic Pitcher, Vallauris, France, 50s
Located in New York, NY
Striking hand-thrown ceramic pitcher by French ceramist Robert Picault, featuring his iconic plaid pattern in deep green and chestnut brown over a white ground. The broad flared lip ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

20th Century French Glazed Ceramic Pot
Located in Austin, TX
This charming 20th Century French Glazed Ceramic Pot, specifically designed for making "rillette de porc," embodies the essence of rustic French culinary tradition. Crafted with care...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Early 20thc French Henriot Quimper Faience
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th c French faience from Henriot Quimper, a basket with 6 egg cups in the typical color and pattern from Brittany. Note that one chip and one hair line on cup holder. ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Majolica Ceramic Glazed Saint Clément Flower Pitcher, circa 1960
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
This superb and colorful pitcher will find its place on a joyful and festive table. Hand painted. In excellent condition.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Branching Out: Olive Twig Napkin Rings, set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Bring a touch of timeless Provençal elegance to your table with these Olive Branch Twig Napkin Rings, handmade in Provence, France. Meticulously crafted with hand-worked metal and pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

French Provincial Terracotta "Confit" Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Terracotta "Confit" Pot With an Unusual Combination of Yellow and Green Dripped Glazes. Made in Provence circa 1870. Note restoration. 19th-century la...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta, Paint

French Ironstone Lidded Tureen and platter "cornflower" by K&G Luneville
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare and exquisite antique ironstone tureen. This lovely model was made by the renowned French manufacturer "K&G (Keller et Guérin) Lunéville" France, in ironstone. Comes with the ma...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of six Sarreguemines French faïence, majolica plates, each showing a different fruit on an ochre yellow ground of overlapping leaves, circa 1930s. This group shows ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta "Confit" Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century large yellow glazed terra cotta “Confit” pot. Once a staple in French kitchens, confit pots were popular for preserving and cooking duck before refrigeration existed. Th...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta, Paint

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century French Art Nouveau Majolica Pansy Flower Plate
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
This is a beautiful, poetic and rare Majolica plate. The colors and pattern are tender and luminous. In the tradition of the Art Nouveau Majolica plates, this will be a great find f...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica

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.