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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
19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche, Orjol
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. Beautiful weathered yellow glaze. Imperfections help authent...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Antique French CORDEVANT LAON 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 base is used for ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

French Saint Clément Majolica Oyster Plates , 1960s, Set of 4
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oyster plates are a great classic of French majolica. This heavy sturdy thick potted plates are decorated with 6 oyster shell shaped wells and shaped center for lemon or sauce. Can ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Vintage French Veuve Clicquot Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French Orange Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950's France. These champagne buckets from France were used in the 1950's and 1960's and typically were marked with the Vintner's name. T...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Acrylic

Collection of Three Rare French, 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of three wooden chopping-cutting boards. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures:H:35,5/55,5cm W:22,5/27cm D:3/3,7cm ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

French 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

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Ceramic, Faience

Sarreguemines Green Majolica Cabbage Leaf Server Vide-Poche
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Sarreguemines, a charming Majolica glazed green cabbage leaf shaped small vide-poche, France, circa 1930. Shaped as a single dimensional cabbage leaf. Precise mold work, with a...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Large Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board Old Patina, Brown Color France 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden 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 consistent with i...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Silver Godinger French Country Asparagus Salt Grinder and Pepper Shakers
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming pair of French Country style silver plate salt grinder & pepper shaker in the form of asparagus bundles By Godinger Circa 1980s Measures: 2.75"W x 2.75"D x 6"H. Very g...
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Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver

French 1850s Provincial Green Glazed Terracotta Bowl with Handles and Spout
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial Napoléon III period green glazed terracotta bowl from the mid-19th century, with two handles and pouring lip. Created in France at the beginning of Emperor Napolé...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Small 19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely small authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitar...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Antique French Provencal Glazed Earthenware Jug, Circa 1850-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this cruche as it was an utilitarian type piece...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. Wonderful decorated with a bust , floral ornaments and guirlandes .France, circa 1750. Good condition H:3,5cm W:35cm D:23,5cm
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items are treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Robert Picault Ceramic Pitcher Vallauris Green and Brown Color France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Pitcher by Robert Picault from France, 1960's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. With handle. Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze 19th France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown and Grey gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in Farnce, circa 19th century. Japones...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Pitchers
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair of beautiful earthenware pitchers, France, circa 1800-1850. Weathered.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Large French Copper Footed Wine Champagne Cooler Bucket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A large vintage copper footed champagne bucket from the early part of the 20th Century. This French wine-champagne cooler has kept its old patina and elegance throughout the years. T...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper, Zinc

19th Century French Pair Faux Bois Porcelain Hunt Trophy
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Pair Faux Bois Porcelain Hunt Trophy Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

St Louis Crystal Ice Bucket, Handcut French Crystal Wine Cooler
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
St Louis crystal ice bucket, handcut French crystal wine cooler This is a favourite design from Saint-Louis since 1928, it has straight elegant lin...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

Vintage Regency Limoges China Floral Serving Pieces - Set of 12
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Evoke the timeless elegance of a French countryside estate with this exquisite 8-piece set of vintage Limoges porcelain serving pieces. Crafted in the classic Regency style, each pie...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

1940 s French Laurent Siret Grapewood Corkscrew
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Laurent Siret direct pull corkscrew circa 1940. Made with a grapewood handle and steel worm, marked Laurent Siret and Rochfort sur Loire on the stem. Rochfort sur Loire is t...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Steel

Set of Four Majolica Asparagus Plates Attributed to Orchies
Located in Pembroke, MA
Set of four colorful French majolica asparagus plates attributed to Orchies. Each plate features six amethyst-colored molded asparagus spears resting on a leaf on a plate with turquo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica

19th Century Blue 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 / 2732.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

Theodore Haviland Gilt Green and Gold Trinket Dish or Saucer - Limoges France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round gilt porcelain saucer or trinket dish by Theodore Haviland. This beautiful French piece is from Limoges and features turned up edges and a flat bottom. A geometric gilt patte...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

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

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Faience

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

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

Majolica Grapes Plate Keller Guerin Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes plate signed Keller & Guerin saint clement, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century Large French Faience Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
Large French platter signed HR Quimper, circa 1880. This very large platter of 12" is decorated with a Bretonne women who hold a milk can, the plate's edged area is decorated with th...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board Old Patina, Brown Color, French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden 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 consistent with i...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Quimper Faience Large Serving Platter France
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hardly ever used c1980 Quimper Faience Platter in excellent vintage condition with no wear. Beautiful yellow color with Breton peasant woman. 2" deep...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

20th Century French Brass Goblet
Located in High Point, NC
With its ornate metalwork and beautiful golden gleam, this vintage brass goblet has the air of an object from a fairytale. Made in France in the 20th century, intricate patterns of e...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

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

Vintage French Decorative Wooden Board – Hand-Painted Floral Design – 1960s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a vintage French wooden board from the 1960s, featuring a hand-painted floral motif. The decor includes branches and flowers in yellow and green tones, standing out against t...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Majolica Bird Wishing Well Flower Holder Cache Pot Jerome Massier. Direct from France, a rare and unique French majolica piece that features a multitude of birds arou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Belgian Black Marble

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.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Cutting Board or Wooden Chopping Old Patina, Brown Color, French 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden 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 consistent with i...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware vase with twisted Handles Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An authentic 19th century French Vase This vase is full of character, handcrafted and glazed with 3 charming twisted handles. It would be beautiful with a bouquet of flowers or used...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware, Pottery

Cutting Board or Wooden Chopping Old Patina, Brown Color, French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden 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, ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Vintage German Silverplate Tablespoons; Set of Eight
Located in Malibu, CA
This flatware set is from one of the oldest finest silverplate manufacturers in Germany. On separate listing, you will find; knives, forks, teapoons serving pieces as we...
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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board Old Patina, Brown Color, French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden 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 consistent with i...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Group Vintage Copper Sauce And Saute Pans
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two unmarked saute pans with lids (worn inside) Diam. 8", H. 2 1/4" without the lids, and a French sauce pan (worn inside) Diam. 7", H. 4" (no lid) stamped Bazar Francais...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Copper, Tin

Deruta Italy Large Pottery Hand Painted Platter
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large oval blue and white hand painted platter with scalloped rim, two birds on a white ground within a field of blue flowers with blue trim. T...
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20th Century Italian French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

19th Century Blue 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 / 2732.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

French Provincial Ceramic Lidded Jar, Wheel-Thrown, Blue Glaze, France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This beautifully proportioned vessel features a softly rounded body and a stepped lid, entirely wheel-thrown and finished with a rich, subtly variegated glaze. The surface displays ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Majolica Plate, 19th Century, Ceramic
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Glazed Faience dish, Majolica, it has been made in France in the 19th century, with earthenware in relief, decorations of flowers, and insects in the colors blue red and yellow.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Wood and Steel Bread Knife on a wood plate brown Color 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A Bread Knife on a Patinated wood plate, in a brown Color.The knife is in Steel Made in France during the 20 th Century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stainless Steel

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.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Faïence Longchamp Terre de Fer Hand-Painted Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French earthenware, hand painted square asparagus plate, circa 1890-1910. A pair of Majolica glazed asparagus tips are shown at each corner. Floral sprays are strewn across the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Butter Dish Ceramic duck Shaped White Color France circa 1970 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Pair of Butter dish is made of ceramic. Made in France in the 1970s. It is made of white a ceramic. It can be used too, as FoisGras Dish. Representing a duck.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Signed French Lalique Glass Container with Figurative Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed French Lalique Glass Container with Figurative Lid. France, c. 1980s.
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

1950s French Stoneware Pitcher – Handcrafted Studio Piece with Strong Character
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950s French Stoneware Pitcher – Handcrafted Studio Piece with Strong Character Description: This stoneware pitcher was handcrafted in a Fren...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Majolica Fruits Plate Sarreguemines circa 1880 Signed Blue Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a Majolica ceramic, for the service Fruits. It was made in France Circa 1880 His colors are white, green and blue. it is serving dishes. Made by Sarreguemines, signed. Blue...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Terracotta Glazed Mixing Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, 19th century terracotta mixing bowl, or “tian”, in burnt orange glaze with an expressive yellow swirl around the rim. It is a beautiful ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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.