French Provincial Decorative Objects
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 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century highly decorative Parisian vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Paris two handled vases, delicately painted with kitten amongst flowers on a bluish ground, painted all around with a variety of coloured flowers.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A pair of cassolettes
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of cassolettes - carved wood and gilt - rare and very decorative
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Provincial Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
A fine quality three-piece French gilt red marble and bronze clock set comprising
two three branch candelabra and a mantel clock.
The clock has a whi...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Empire Clock Mantel Gilded Spinx Marble 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire mantel clock in marble and gilt
Piece is surmounted - very high Empire - by the gilded sphinx
Classic Egyptian style with specicmen marble supports and Egyptia...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Large Mid-Century Carved Painted Wood Picture Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Carved Painted Wood Frame, 1950's
Fantastic carved wood frame with liner, in a distressed finish and incredible patina. Great piece for your favorite oil painting as well as could a...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
H:24cm W:13cm D:12cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vase Vallauris en céramique Français décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1960 Vintage
By Vallauris
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Vase grande hauteur en céramique émaillée orné de fruits et de fleurs rehaussés à l'or fin.
Il est en superbe état il n'a aucun fêle ni grenure.
Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Jean Co...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Vallauris en céramique Francaise Côte-d'Azur French Riviera 1970
By Vallauris
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Vase Vallauris avec les couleurs dominantes, marron, bleu et rouge en forme de trèfle à 4 feuilles. Subtil mélange d'émaux colorés qui ont gardés toute leur brillance. Fait à la main...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large 19th Century French Turquoise Glazed Terracotta Vase Urn Olive Jar
Located in Pearland, TX
An exceptional antique French turquoise / teal / blue green glazed terracotta vase, urn, or olive jar with handles, circa 1850. This is the statement piece you've been looking for! T...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Metal Iron Crown Architectural Fragment Sculpture, Paris 1920's
Remarkable and unique best describe this solid crown made of iron. This substantial sculpture was found in a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Large Olive Jar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century French Large Olive Jar
Discover the charm of rural French countryside with this 18th-century Large Olive Jar from Provence. Crafted from blonde clay, this terracotta va...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
French 19th Century Brass Candelabra
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large seven light brass and gilt-metal candelabra, most likely from the altar of a French church. The wheat and grape designs represent communion bread and wine; the lily represent...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Beautiful elegant Murano olive-green-gold large bowl wth unique wavy edges
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Murano olive green-gold large "fantasy" bowl, centerpiece. Heavy craft piece from the 1960s-70s. Its curling sides are decorated with curved waves filled with bubbles. It i...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Large Rectangular Planter Basket with Rustic Metal Liner, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Low Profile Roped Planter Basket with Tin Insert
Very versatile vessel that can be used indoors or outdoors on a covered outside porch. Wonderful patina on this vintage piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
19th Century French Small Olive Jar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century French Small Olive Jar
Discover the charm of rural French countryside with this 18th-century Small Olive Jar from Provence. Crafted from blonde clay, this terracotta va...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt bronze stand with four bottle inserts, all upon four squat feet, circa nineteenth ce...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl
17th Century, French Oak Coffer or Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old and beautiful weathered oak box . Several old repairs that only add to the charm.
Rare find.
France, circa 1600-1700
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
H:14,5cm ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong.
France...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and whimsical, limited edition Limoges porcelain Halloween motif miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features an adorable and very expressive...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large Antique Champagne Harvest Basket – 0
A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region of Reims. The markings on the end...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Boite en céramique Francaise décoré à l'or fin, French Riviera Vallauris 1960
By Vallauris
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Boite à bijoux ou vide poche en céramique émaillé multicolore dorée à l'or fin .
Fabriquée dans les ateliers de Vallauris elle est richement décorée à l'or fin et le ciselage des fle...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Group of Three Early 20th C French Ceramic Confit Jars
Located in Troy, MI
Group of three early 20th C French ceramic confit jars
Individual Sizes:
#11472 (L2) = 14.5" h x 10" w x 10" d
#11283 (Y4) = 12" h x 12" w x 9.75" d
#11081 (G6) = 9.25" h x 9.5" w...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Ea...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 13.5"W x 7.25"D x 7"H
Good vintage condition. Mi...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French White and Blue Enamel Canister Set - 6 Pieces
Located in Centennial, CO
This charming vintage French enamel canister set consists of six lidded canisters. They are white enamel with a hint of pale blue. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large Antique Champagne Harvest Basket – P
A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region of Reims. The markings on the end...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood
2 Maitland Smith French Marble & Bronze Candlesticks Candelabras Candle Holders
Located in Dayton, OH
A large pair of Maitland Smith candlesticks, circa last quarter 20th century. Features French styling with exceptional craftmanship. Each candle holder is made from bronze with a seven light candelabra along the top over a central Grecian column with tessellated marble, foliate and acanthus motif. The candle stick is mounted on tripod with downswept legs over a layer tri-form plinth vase...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Bordeaux Wine Bottle Jug & Wood Crate
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Bordeaux Wine Bottle Jug & Wood Crate. Features a pale green form and crate crafted from oak. Marked 1884
Dimensions:
15" x 16" x 23"; bottl...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Hardwood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Petite French Faience Vase Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Small French faience jardinière with floral pattern Desvres, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vase Accolay en céramique émaillé signé JT Français circa 1950 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Grand vase des années 50 français, de couleur rouge sang de bœuf, il possède une particularité originale: en l'admirant, de face, les pincements dans la matière semblent représenter ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Artisan Large-Scale Bunch of Alabaster Grapes
Located in Houston, TX
Artisan large-scale bunch of alabaster grapes from Italy. Three slightly different colored bunches available (see last two images). Sold individually priced $850 each.
Category
2010s Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Set of four Limoges Trinket Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
These fanciful porcelain trinket boxes charm with soft color and hand-painted decoration. Drawing on traditions that date back to the 18th century, these compact trinket boxes are in the style of traditional Limoges porcelain. Limoges porcelain boxes emerged in the mid-18th century and were originally used to store trinkets, cosmetics, tobacco, and pills. The underside of the basket shaped Limoges box bears the mark of the esteemed Limoges company Chamart.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
Additional Dimensions:
Basket Shaped Limoges Box: 2.25"W x 2"D x 1"H
Cartouche Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1.25"H
Ovoid Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1"H
Heart Shaped Limoges...
Category
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Faux Bois Dish by Grandjean Jourdan Vallauris Organic Ceramics France 1960's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite charm of this captivating Faux Bois fruit bowl, meticulously crafted by a revered French ceramic manufacturer renowned for its visionary de...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Limoges porcelain candy box decorated with colorful peacocks - France
By Limoges
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty and old Box or Candy Box with Lid in Limoges porcelain with Multicolored bird decorations. The birds depicted are peacocks. The edges of the lid and the box are decorated...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Earthenware oven dish Decorative Dish With bees decoration Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Earthenware oven dish Decorative Dish With bees decoration Yellow Color
1960 France.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
19th Century French Copper Cauldron Lid and Handle
Located in Ross, CA
Antique copper cauldron and lid, handmade in the 19th century in France. Originally this piece would have been a fireside cooking pot or hung from inside the fireplace to keep food ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Handmade Olive Branch Candle Holder from Provence
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this Olive Branch Double Candle Holder is a testament to the exquisite artisanship of Provence, France. Each piece, handmade, embodies th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Handmade Olive Branch Candle Holder from Provence
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this Olive Branch Candle Holder is a testament to the exquisite artisanship of Provence, France. Each piece, handmade, embodies the seren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Handmade Olive Branch with Roots Candle Holder from Provence
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this Olive Branch with Roots Candle Holder is a testament to the exquisite artisanship of Provence, France. Measuring 8 inches in length ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Circular Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain circular shaped trinket box is handmade with a peach and white background and is skillfully hand painted with a floral and leaf motif and richly accented ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
SMALL Antique French Cast Iron Cemetery Cross Crucifix Child Angel Garden Chapel
Located in Shreveport, LA
SMALL Antique French Cast Iron Cemetery Cross Crucifix Child Angel Garden Chapel.
Direct from France, a beautiful antique French cast-iron cemetery cross, in a SMALL SIZE with fabul...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain double thimble shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and features pretty multi-colored flowers surrounding each side of the double thi...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th-century French School terracotta bust
Located in Long Island City, NY
19th-century French School terracotta bust on a red marble base.
Dimensions: 25"H ( Overall ) 19"H x 17"W x 9"D
Period: 20th Century
Condition: Good condition. Wear consistent wit...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Cast Iron Medici Vases Garden Planter Urn
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Beautiful cast iron Medici Vase/urn. Sourced in the south of France, this stunning vase has a beautiful cast Iron patina and an incredible voluminous shape. The Medici Vase shows som...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Wine Bottle Bonbonne Jug 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large antique hand blown green glass demijohn / bonbonne wine bottle or jug.
Dimensions:
18" x 18" x 27"h
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder.
France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Handmade Papier-mâché Wedding Box - Made in France - Red Toile de Jouy print
Located in Leesburg, VA
Papier-mâché storage box - decorated with hand printed paper with "Roses Pompadour" pattern - inspired by 18th century wedding boxes, used in the past as marriage gifts.
Hand-crafte...
Category
2010s French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
French Provincial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Limoges, Bavent, Fives-Lille, and Alfred Corneau. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $778.
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