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French Provincial Jars

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
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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Limoges Marihuana Gold Rimmed Apothecary Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
Limoges Marihuana porcelain gold rim apothecary jar. Signed on the underside.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Porcelain

French Biot Jar Antique Vessel
By Biot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our exceptional 18th - 19th-century French biot jar is a true testament to centuries of craftsmanship from the heart of provence. These round, bulbous ...
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18th Century American Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

French Normandy Large Rustic Brass Milk Jug with Lid – circa 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rustic hand hammered Brass Milk Jug from Normandy, France, Circa 1850 A large piece of hand made brass used to transport milk from the country dairy to the home, often by donkey. The outer body shows the textured surface left by the hammering technique used in the making of this piece. The jug is formed of two pieces of brass meeting at the mid-section with a decorative joint. With the original lid. The lid has a wide collar that sits inside the top of the jug, keeping the contents from spilling during transport. A thick handle is securely attached to the body. During the early to the mid 1800’s, dairy farmers would transport milk from their farms to the local market where patrons would bring their own containers for filling. The early 1900’s saw the use of milk delivery trucks...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Brass

French rope mounted ceramic jar in yellow & green glaze by Biot circa 1950
By Biot
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Traditional vintage French garden jar by the Biot manufactures, this piece was hand mounted using rope before being glazed with the popular yellow and green oxides often used in sout...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Antique Confit Pot Jar French Terracotta 19th Century
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Confit Pot Jar French Terracotta 19th century Hand made terracotta confit jar from Provence (1) The bottom half was left unglazed to allow the p...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Vintage Kitchen French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Betschdorf Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This set of 3 Jars is in sandstone, in grey and blue colors. It has been done in the east of France. Betschdorf Pots. The datation is 20th century. Diam...
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

Antique Confit Pot Jar French Terracotta 19th Century
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Confit Pot Jar French Terracotta 19th century Hand made terracotta confit jar from Provence (3a) The bottom half was left unglazed to allow the ...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "ung. egypt" (Egyptian perfume), from 19th century France. Six jars are available (see ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "pomi bellad," from 19th century France. Six jars are available (see last two images fo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "empl. cicut," from 19th century France. Six jars are available (see last two images fo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "cera alba" (beeswax), from 19th century France. Six jars are available (see last two i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Antique Confit Pot Jar French Terracotta 19th Century
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Confit Pot Jar French Terracotta 19th century Hand made terracotta confit jar from Provence (2) The bottom half was left unglazed to allow the p...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Mid 19th Century French 40s Gilt Crystal Candy Dish With Lid
Located in Pasadena, CA
French 40s Gilt Crystal Candy Dish With Lid marked on the inner cup. This Candy Dish has bird motif ad gilt around the trim of the dish/cup.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Jars

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Crystal

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose f...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Antique Monkey Pitcher Jug 19th Century Bodlet Vaudancourt
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Monkey Pitcher or Jar by Bodlet Vaudancourt 1840 Very rare pottery from France Very good Antique Condition with minor marks to the neck as sho...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Faience

Large French Early 20th C Yellow Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 13.5” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Pair of French 19th Century Anduze Jars with Brown and Green Glaze and Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Anduze jars from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Elevate your outdoor space with this captivating pair of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

French Provincial 1880s Green Glazed Oblong Terracotta Jar with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed terracotta jar circa 1880 with oblong body, nicely weathered appearance and small base. Add a touch of rustic charm to your space with this exquisite...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Two Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, two handles and great rustic character. Created in so...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Pottery

Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
By Biot
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Beautiful original 19th century Ligurian olive jar with a charming aged patina and perfect proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use. Handcrafted using white soi...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Vintage Midcentury French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jar is in sandstone, in brown color. It has been done in the south of France. The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a brown color. It has been done in the south of France. The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

Set of Seven Early 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of seven apothecary jars in a Provence style. Each painted apothecary or pharmacy jar has a name and unique design painted on it. The colle...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

Rare Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Cruche, Orjol, Jar with Three Handles
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rare Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Cruche, Orjol, Jar with three handles Large ceramic jug of French folk art with three handles. It is typical of the jugs of southern France used to contain oil. It is made of raw clay with the remains of a dark green glaze. This type of utilitarian earthenware was used to store and keep food cool. They could also be buried in fresh earth or stored in the cellars. These typically French jars are used today to decorate interiors...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

Large Antique French Blown Green Tinted Glass Hurricane Jar, Two Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single hurricane vase/pickling/preserving jar with green tint and pontil (ca. early 20th Century, France). Free-blown glass displaying small bubbles wit...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Blown Glass

Single French Antique Blown Cylindrical Clear Glass Jar, Ten Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single hand-blown pickling/storage jar (ca. early 19th Century, France). Given the hand-blown nature of these vessels, there are disparities in size and clarity. Some show mineral st...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Blown Glass

19th Century French Terracotta and Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century terracotta confit pot from Southwest France. The pot has its original cork and shows two handles with a traditional green glaze. Wear consistent for age and use.0
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Vintage Stoneware Pottery Water Jug from Provence Set of 3
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 3 French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Water Jugs from the 19th century. Beautiful time worn patina.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Pottery

19th Century French Terracotta and Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century terracotta confit pot from Southwest France. The pot has its original cork and shows two handles with a traditional green glaze. Wear consistent for age and use.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Normandy Earthenware Jug with Cork
Located in South Salem, NY
Late 19th century French earthenware pottery bottle or jug from Normandy. Originally used for water or cider.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Earthenware

Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Faience

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique apothecary jars labeled in latin and hand decorated with tropical scenes with flowers.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Porcelain

19th Century French Terracotta and Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century terracotta confit pot from Southwest France. The pot has its original cork and shows two handles with a traditional green glaze. Wear consistent for age and use.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Located in South Salem, NY
19th Century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Stoneware

19th Century French Terracotta and Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century terracotta confit pot from Southwest France. The pot has its original cork and shows two handles with a traditional green glaze. Wear consistent for age and use.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

Antique Stoneware Urn
Located in South Salem, NY
Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve food.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Stoneware

French Provincial 19th Century Distressed Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Spout
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with double handles, front spout and unfinished base. Created in France during t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Pottery

French Faience Confit Pot, Blue Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A blue-glazed French Faience confit pot, circa 1870 with 2 handles.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Faience

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a grey and brown color. It has been done in the south of France. It is stampted "20". The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Sandstone

Collections of Empty Old Bottles in Terracotta
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Collections of empty old bottles in terracotta.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Jars

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Ceramic

19th Century French Terracotta Amphora Olive Jar
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century French Terracotta Amphora olive jar. French provincial double handle amphora vessel with green glaze from the 19th century. The terracotta jug features a green glazed...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Jars

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Terracotta

French Provincial jars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial jars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage jars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial jars 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 jars, popular names associated with this style include and Biot. 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 jars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $2,995 while the average work can sell for $650.

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