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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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19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Porquier-Beau Quimper Swan Vase
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Porquier-Beau Quimper Swan Vase is a remarkable piece of ceramic art. Made in Quimper, France, by the renowned Porquier-Beau pottery, thi...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Rare Henriot Quimper Faience Hat Series Plate by Claude Sanson, 1950s
By Henriot Quimper, Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Henriot Quimper pottery plate is a part of the Hat series designed by Claude Sanson, the granddaughter of Jules Henriot, in 1950s. The series is dedicated to traditional Breton...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Delft and Faience
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience, Pottery
Collection of 5 French Quimper Faience Plates
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful collection of French Quimper plates. This collection has been curated over the years and would make a fantastic colorful statement piece on any coffee table or dining room ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
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 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
