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
Pierre Patrick Frey Gien Porcelain Flowers 6 Luncheon Salad Plate
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pierre Patrick Frey Gien Porcelain flowers 6 Luncheon Salad Plate
Fine Chinoiserie French Gien porcelain from the lux atelier Pierre or Patrick Frey in the flowers pattern.
Condi...
Category
1990s French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid yell...
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Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique German Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid pink...
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Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Oyster Plate by Carl Tielsch
Located in Ross, CA
Antique oyster plate made by Carl Tielsch in the late 19th century in Germany. The plate has six wells for oysters and a center well for lemon wedges. The background is a vivid turq...
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Late 19th Century German Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Pair French, 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Plates
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of late 19th century Provencal earthenware plates
France, circa 1880-1900
Good but weathered condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
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.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta from the 19th to the mid-20th century.
This kind of pitcher was used to keep the well water cool.
This jug kept the marks of the fire when it was put in the oven to bake the earth. This gives very authentical and aesthetic nuances to the patina of the all pitcher.
The top was glazed to make this part more resistant to handling and pouring water...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Wooden Chopping Set of 3 Old Patina, Brown Color French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden cutting boards, with its old patina. They are object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, and in a condition consistent with ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
French Gien Lafayette Set of 6 Red Plates by Pierre Deux
By Gien, Pierre Deux
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 6 Transferware Lafayette Plates from Gien for Pierre Deux, France
These charming plates from Gien feature red leaves on a white background. Could be used as salad, bread or d...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Midcentury French Provençal Hand Potted Paulette Quinson Fish Plates, Set of 4
By Moustiers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Mid-Century French pottery fish plates, hand-potted and painted by the ceramist Paulette Quinson, (1899-1984) Marseille, circa 1950-1960s
Beginning in 1924, Quinson ra...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Longchamp, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Large 19th Century French Provincial Green Pitcher with Lid
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Rare 19th Century French Provincial green-glazed pottery jug having two rope-twist handles and lid. Having striking form, particularly with the twisted handles, and in good conditi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France.
This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Paradise Bird & Flowers Salins Plate, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Paradise bird & flowers Salins plate, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
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.
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Assiette Cerart Monaco céramique Francaise multicolore Côte-d'Azur 1950 Vintage
By Vallauris AM
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Assiette de décoration, richement décorée de fleurs multicolores en céramique Francaise . Elle est en superbe état .
Son décor est un parfait témoignage du savoir faire dans l'art de...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate.
Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate.
Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Coupe décoration Vallauris Céramique Verte Francaise Côte-d'Azur 1970 Vintage
By Vallauris AM
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Belle grande coupe en forme de feuille, de décoration ou à fruits. Elle a gardé toute la beauté de ses couleurs d'origine .
Il est rare de trouver une coupe de couleurs verte et surt...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
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 dishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Louche Les frères Cloutier en céramique dessin anthropomorphe Francaise 1950
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Louche à punch ou sangria, le manche en hêtre massif teinté tourné, la tête hémisphérique en céramique emmaillée avec un joli visage à l'intérieur. Elle est en parfait état .
Objets ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Rustic Primitive Butcher Block
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Original rustic French provincial chopping block from the 1st half of the 19th century.
Rudimentarily made, consisting of a solid elm wood stump with 3 embedded original shaped legs...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Elm
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Diameter / 14.5".
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Orchies Faïencerie in Saint-Armand-Les-Eaux, Northern France, a majolica glazed oval asparagus server, circa early 1900s.
Beautiful glazing – a deeper cradle shaped well co...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
An oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault France Vallauris 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault, adorned with a thistle motif, in perfect condition. Picault's personal pieces bear his full signature until 1962, while industrial ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Mid-Century Champagne Wine Grandin Ice Bucket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French Champagne Ice Bucket, 1950's France
These aluminum champagne buckets from France were used in the 1950's and 1960's and typically were marked with the Vintner's name....
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Aluminum
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 FRANCEce, circa 19th century. Japon...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage 1970s Made in Portugal Cauliflower Vegetable Soup Tureen With Ladle
Located in Portage, MI
Vintage 70s ceramic cauliflower soup tureen with ladle. Three piece in great condition. No chips or cracks. Some missing glaze in a few places where it sat in the kiln to fire. Faint...
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
A glossy yellow soup tureen from the French company Biot France 1950
By Biot
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This elegant glossy yellow soup tureen from the French company Biot is perfect for serving soup or stews during kitchen suppers. And when it's not in use on the table, it doubles as...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful glazed ceramic platter/ bowl depicting two fish. Great piece of folk art.
France circa 1850-1900. Weathered
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional green glaze and pale yellow interior. Nice old patina. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels wer...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
French Faience Server Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server Oyster with handle signed Henriot Quimper circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional green glaze and pale yellow interior. Nice old patina. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels wer...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
A flower pick holder made of stoneware - France - La Borne - 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A flower pick holder made of pyrite-bearing stoneware in the shape of a sphere. French work from La Borne in the 1970s, featuring exquisite enamel.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Bouteille Roger Capron en céramique Francaise French Riviera 1950 Vintage
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Magnifique service à liqueur Roger Capron avec sa bouteille haute de 33.5 cm et ses 6 godets assortis.
La bouteille aux pied tripode est en céramique blanche à décor polychrome est ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Christofle French Silverplate Hotel De France Oyster Forks- Set of 6
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Hotel silver oyster /seafood forks crafted by Christofle in France in the 1960's. Made in the Vendome pattern for the Hotel de France.
Category
1960s European Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 8 French Luminarc Clear Pressed Glass Egg Cups
By Luminarc
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. Also great for all kinds of sm...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
Small French Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Quimper Platter Henriot Quimper, circa 1920.
6.5 inches by 5 inches.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp.
Diameter / 8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
19th Century French Faience Flowers Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Green Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica asparagus platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Three Shells Oyster Wall Plate Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Majolica three shells oyster wall plate signed longchamp.
Diameter / 8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Large 18th Century French Wooden Bowl / Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique large wooden bowl with great patine. France, 18th century.
Weathered.
H:7cm W:53cm D:52,5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Jaspe Country Pitcher
Located in Ross, CA
Jaspe terra cotta ceramic pitcher in a marbleized pattern of burnt orange, green and butter yellow. This pitcher was made in the Savoie region of France in the late 19th century. It ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
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 dishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa 1900.Trompe l’oeil napkin and pink chrysanthemums.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
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 dishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 7 French Liberte Vintage Faience Revolution Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Liberte 1789 Faience Revolution Plates, France
This collection of glazed fait main or hand-painted scalloped plates commemorate the bicentennial of the French Revolution. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Celadon oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s 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.
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