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What is French faience?
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French faience is a type of earthenware produced from the end of the 16th century through all of the 18th century. The earthenware featured highly decorative designs on a tin-based glaze. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of French faience serveware and decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor
By Henriot Quimper, Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Henriot Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of complex geometric bands on the base and on top and abstract leaf garland in the central area of the vase. M...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Faience, Pottery, Ceramic, Majolica
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Faience
French Faience Vase HB Quimper, Circa 1920
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience vase signed HB Quimper Circa 1920.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Rustic Vases
Materials
Faience
Vintage Henriot Quimper France Faience Girl Figurine Bell
By Henriot Quimper, Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Henriot Quimper faience girl figurine that can be used as a bell is hand painted with traditional country style outfit with tall headdress. Forest green, egg yolk yellow, pale ...
Category
20th Century French Country Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Faience, Pottery
French Ceramic Vase with Handles from Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio
By Quimper Faience Pottery, Keraluc
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzling glazed ceramic vase, the primary pale yellow and the floral designs are truly eye catching. Made in Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio.
It can enhance any shelf, ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$540 Sale Price
22% Off
French Faience Heart Secouette Flask / Hand Warmer HB Quimper, Circa 1900
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Heart Secouette Flask / Hand Warmer HB Quimper, Circa 1900.
Douardenez.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Faience