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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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French Ceramic Vase with Handles from Quimper, France by Keraluc Pottery Studio
By Keraluc, Quimper Faience Pottery
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
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
Faience, Pottery, Ceramic, Majolica
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 Quimper Faience Pottery, Henriot Quimper
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
Quimper Faience Teapot with Breton Woman
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Quimper Faience Teapot with the lid. Breton peasant woman in virtually unused condition. Can be parcel posted. More pieces to follow.
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Tea Sets
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
