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French Provincial Urns

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 Confit Pot
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic French confit pot is from the south of France and dates from the late 19th Century. Note the pretty tapered base that is unglazed. Confit pots were half-glazed for two r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Pottery

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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Marble, Ormolu

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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Urns

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Iron

Parisian Medici Marble Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Parisian Marble Chemist Pot Sourced from Paris, France by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Suitable for planters, or vases
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Urns

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, A Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal urns created in 19th Century France. Presenting a truly timeless presence, these vessels visually enthrall and impart to one the sen...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Iron

19th Century French Metal Planters by Alfred Corneau
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast-iron planters created in 19th century France by Alfred Corneau. Elegantly shaped and tapered, these classical planters impart a sense of classical beauty and a timeles...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Iron

Large Earthenware Pot, late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This four-handled earthenware pot is a captivating piece that exudes both rustic charm and functionality. Crafted with skill and attention to detail, it showcases the timeless beauty...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Earthenware

Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French gray-painted cast iron garden urns circa 1910. They feature an unusual, whimsical shape, beautifully decorative rims and a rich patina. Sold together and priced $4,400...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Urns

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Iron

Late 19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. One of the tallest I have ever seen at 14" high. Some chips and hairline and losses ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta

Large Antique 19th Century Hammered French Copper Water Jug with Handle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful antique French Water jug in copper. This handmade jug dates from the late-19th Century and is a great exemple of craftsmanship from this era. Most likely made by a local ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Copper

Mid-19th Century French Paris Ceramics Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare French Paris Ceramics urn with nice gold details. Add some architecture to your decor.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Ceramic

Large 19th Century French Earthenware Vessel
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century French earthenware vessel. This handsome antique French Provincial earthenware, pottery or terra cotta urn or vessel with handle...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glaze Terra Cotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Terra Cotta Wine Jug. Provence, circa 1880 Measures: 9.5” H, 6” D.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta, Paint

Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glaze Terra Cotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial terra cotta wine jug. Provence, circa 1880 Measures: 10.5” H, 7” D.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta, Paint

Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta French Provincial Confit Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta “Confit” Pot. Provence, circa 1880. Measures: 10.5” H 8” Dia  
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta, Paint

Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glaze Terra Cotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Terra Cotta wine jug. Provence, circa 1880 Measures: 11.5” H, 6.5” Dia.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta, Paint

XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century
Located in Trensacq, FR
Extra large French earthenware pot early 20th century Extra large earthenware preserving confit 'gres' pot. Early 20th century handcrafted and glazed...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Urns

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Ceramic, Earthenware

19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century PAIR Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, al...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Ceramic

Late 19th Century French Griotte Marble Urns, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of French ormolu bronze-mounted rouge Griotte marble urns with bronze mask handles, leaves with a flame finial top.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Griotte Marble

Pair of 19th Century French Ceramic Urns with Cast Bronze Accents
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of 19th century hand painted ceramic urns with cast bronze base and handles, France.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Ceramic

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 Urns

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Faience

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A "Grand Tour" Cast Iron Etruscan Vase/Urn
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Pair of 19 Century Cast Iron Urns
Located in London, Park Royal
19th French century cast iron urns. Scrolled decorative handles. Very nice patina.  
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Pair of 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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Pair of Wood and Bronze Planters, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
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Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter
Located in Pearland, TX
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French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter
Located in Buisson, FR
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Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn Planters or Jardiniere - Set of 2
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Pair of French Ormolu and Marble Urns Signed Sanglan, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
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Vintage French Concrete Urns, a Pair
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Turn of the Century French Cast Iron Urn by Alfred Corneau
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Located in High Point, NC
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Vintage French Cast Iron Planter
Vintage French Cast Iron Planter
H 17.7 in W 18.5 in D 15.4 in
Edme Samson Porcelaine De Paris French Armorial Coat of Arms Lidded Jar 6"
Located in Dayton, OH
"Mid 20th Century (Circa 1950-1980) porcelain tea caddy, pharmacy or apothecary jar, hand painted in France with an armorial coat of arms with a lion and horse over the motto “Sola Virtus In Vista” (Sola Virtus Invicta - Bravery alone is invincible) by Samson...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Cast Iron Medici Vases Garden Planter Urn
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glaze Terra Cotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Terra Cotta wine jug. Provence, circa 1880 Measures: 12.5” H, 7.5” Diameter.  
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Late 19th Century Large Green Glazed Terra Cotta “Confit” Pot with Four Handles
Located in Middleburg, VA
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2 Antique French Ornamental Spelter Bronze Mantel Urns Vases Ewers
Located in Dayton, OH
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Large-Scale Vintage Terracotta Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale vintage terracotta urn from Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta

Large-Scale Vintage Terracotta Urn
Large-Scale Vintage Terracotta Urn
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 14.5 in
Large 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta “Confit” Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large 19th century yellow glazed terra cotta “Confit” pot. Provence, circa 1880. Measures: 11” H 8.5” Dia
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta, Paint

Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta French Provincial Confit Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusually small 19th century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta “Confit” Pot. A confit pot this small is rare. Provence, circa 1880. Measures: 5” H, 5” Dia    
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Urns

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Terracotta, Paint

French Provincial urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial urns 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 urns 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, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial urns made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original urns, popular names associated with this style include Alfred Corneau, and Horchow. 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $117 and tops out at $19,500 while the average work can sell for $675.

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