French Provincial Pottery
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
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 Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
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 Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
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 Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Country Confit Pot Pottery Jug Glazed Greenish Yellow Large #2
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Country Large Chartreuse Glazed Confit Pot Pottery Jar #2~~12" Tall~~
Wonderful confit pot directly from the south of France~~eye-catching yellow-green or chartreuse ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Small drainage holes in bottom for use as a planter. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthe...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Yellow Glazed French Provincial Double Pot à Confit with Rustic Character
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial double handled pot à confit from the 20th century with yellow glaze and nice rustic character. This French Provincial pot à confit, with its inviting yellow glaze...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
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. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used ...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
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. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used ...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Country Confit Pot Pottery Jar Jug Glazed Yellow Ochre Large #1
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Country Large Yellow Ochre Glazed Confit Pot Pottery Jar #1~~12.5" Tall~ 19th c
Striking late 19th century confit pot directly from the south of France~~eye-catching...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Small drainage hole in bottom for use as a planter. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthen...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Country PAIR Confit Pots Pottery Jugs Glazed Ochre Yellow Large
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Country PAIR of Large Ochre Yellow Glazed Confit Pots Pottery Jars ~ 19th c
Striking 19th century confit pots directly from the south of France~~eye-catching yellow ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware small confit pot with traditional green glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
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 Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial 19th Century Double Handled Pot à Confit with Yellow Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pot à confit pottery from the 19th century with yellow glaze, two lateral handles and rustic patina. This 19th-century French Provincial pot à confit is a delight...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Provincial Rustic Pot à Confit with Yellow Glaze and Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French Provincial pot à confit from the 19th century with yellow glaze and double handles. Embrace the essence of rustic French charm with this...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Rustic French Provincial Double Handled Pottery Pot à Confit with Yellow Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pot à confit pottery from the 20th century with yellow glaze, two lateral handles and rustic patina. Delve into the rustic charm and...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
French Provincial Yellow Glaze Pot à Confit with Double Handles, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French Provincial pot à confit from the 19th century with yellow glaze and double handles. Step into the rustic charm of the French countryside...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Pitchers
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair of beautiful earthenware pitchers, France, circa 1800-1850.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
large french beige ceramic country kitchen pot with crackled glaze
Located in Rümmingen, BW
On offer is a humble and honest piece of traditional European kitchenware.
This stoneware pot has a beautiful natural beige color and its cracked glaze gives this pot its character....
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Rare Small French Two Handle Mustard Glazed French Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 5.5” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides w...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Late 20th c Green Glazed Pottery from France
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional green glaze . Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
French 2-Handled Pitcher, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French Provencale 2-handled pitcher in green glaze, late 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot.
Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze.
This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Dual Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pottery jug from the 19th century with green glaze, dripping and lateral handles flanking the central spout. This captivating French Provincial pottery jug, craft...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Early 20th French Green Glazed Pottery
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware green confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional green glaze colors . Minor chips and losses to glaze.
These ordinary earthen...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century, French Provencal Glazed Earthenware Jug
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
French, Terracotta Small Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot.
Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze.
This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot.
Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze.
This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century, French Green/ Yellow Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century, French Yellow Glazed Earthenware Water Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was an utilitarian type...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century, French Glazed Earthenware Water Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was an utilitarian type...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Rustic French Provincial 19th Century Pottery Jug with Green Glazed Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pottery jug from the 19th century with green glazed accents and molded back handle. Immerse yourself in the pastoral charm of this French Provincial pottery jug, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Green Glazed Shepherd's Lunch Holder Pottery with Bowls and Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pottery shepherd's lunch holder from the 19th century with green glaze, two bowls and large handle. This charming 19th-century French shepherd's lunch holder, known as a Por...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Vallauris Ocher earthenware olive pot France 1970 Yellow Color
By Vallauris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vallauris Ocher earthenware olive pot France 1970 Yellow Color.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Alsace Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful piece of Alsace pottery with a very rare green glaze,
France, circa 1850-1900.
Good but weathered condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Vide Poche de Robert & Jean Cloutiers, 1950s
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Les jumeaux de la céramique"
Robert et Jean CLOUTIER (07/08/1930 - 2008 et 2015)
Elèves de Georges JOUVE ils sont engagés par POL CHAMBOST.
En 1955 ils ouvrent leur atelier à PARIS....
Category
1950s European Vintage French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips, cracks and losses to glaze. Large hole in bottom. These ordinary earthenware ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful weathered glazed earthenware jug from the south of France.,
France, circa 1850-1900.
Despite of its age in a good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot Glazed Earthenware Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A large authentic 19th century French confit pot or jar. This pot is full of character, handcrafted and glazed with two charming handles, known as 'ears'. These jars were used for st...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Ceramic Confit Jar #3
Located in Munich, DE
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 dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial 19th Century Pottery Jug with Brown Glaze and Double Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pottery jug from the 19th century with brown and orange glaze, tall narrow mouth, double handles and front spout. Imbued with a heartwarming rustic charm, this 19th century French Provincial pottery jug invites the beholder to a quaint countryside abode. The generously rotund body, effortlessly tapering down to a harmonious base, is bathed in a splendid symphony of brown and orange glazes.
One of the jug’s most distinctive attributes is its tall, dignified narrow mouth, which arches skyward like a sentinel. This poised Silhouette is elegantly balanced by a pair of robust double handles, their curvature reminiscent of embracing arms, bestowing the jug with both a visual and tactile sense of warmth.
Just below these embracing handles, a characterful front spout protrudes, whispering tales of bygone days when such jugs were essential vessels in French Provincial homes. The spout, with its own minute arch, adds a layer of functionality and charm.
The bottom of the jug, with its gracefully tapering lines, lends a gentle lightness to the piece, ensuring that despite its sturdy character, it remains lithe and graceful. The jug’s patina has the caress of time, with natural weathering that adds to its provenance and authenticity.
Envision this French Provincial pottery jug as a centerpiece in a rustic kitchen or dining room. It is more than just an antique – it...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Pottery with Tripod Base and Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pottery from the 19th century with green glaze, molded handle, tripod base and weathered patina. Crafted with precision and artistry, this French Provincial potte...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Ceramic Confit Jar #2
Located in Munich, DE
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 dishes such as cassoulet or foie gras...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Large 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial Napoléon III Era Green Glazed Pottery Jugs, Circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French Provincial Napoléon III period pottery jugs from circa 1850 with green glaze, dripping and lateral handles flanking the central spout. They are priced and sold individuall...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Chips, cracks and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were onc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great 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 utilitarian type...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Available are 3 same-sized french stoneware crocks. Individually sourced in the south of France, this set of glazed stoneware crocks is a staple of any...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips, cracks and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Faience Shaving Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French faience men's shaving bowl, having lovely and delicately hand painted birds and flowers. Signed en verso and with copper wire for wall h...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Faience
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial 19th Century Pottery Cooking Pot with Partial Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial spheroidal pottery cooking pot from the 19th century with green glazed accents, molded handle and tripod base. Created in Southern France during the 19th century,...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Brown French Provincial Crock Pot
Located in Milano, IT
French terracotta crock pot from Avignon 19th Century.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Thomas Sergent Majolica Great Tit Flower Pot and a Plate 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Plate is a Majolica plate made in germany during the 19th Century.
Thomas Sergent French Majolica flower pot which features a great red flow...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Faience
French Provincial pottery for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial pottery 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 pottery created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial pottery 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 pottery, popular names associated with this style include Vallauris, Bavent, Cloutier, and Digoin & Sarreguemines. 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 pottery differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $83 and tops out at $5,000 while the average work can sell for $450.
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