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What is French faience?

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What is French faience?
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
Early 20th Century French Quimper Faience Ox Cart Planter or Vide Poche
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Dallas, TX
This early 20th century French faience planter or vide poche was crafted in Quimper and dates to circa 1920. Modelled as a charming ox-drawn farm cart, the antique ceramic piece capt...
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Early 20th Century French Delft and Faience

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Faience, Majolica

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience

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Faience

Quimper Faience Set of 4 Lunch Plates France, C1980
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 lunch plates with yellow glaze and 2 pairs of the Breton peasant men and women. Hardly used and shows no wear. In excellent vintage condition. Can be parcel posted....
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Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

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Faience

Quimper Noel 1982 Christmas Plate with Breton Peasant Figures in a Spiritual Set
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Quimper Christmas Noel celebration plate, 1982. In excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Great color and graphics, pretty much unused.
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Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

Quimper Faience Large Serving Platter France
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hardly ever used c1980 Quimper Faience Platter in excellent vintage condition with no wear. Beautiful yellow color with Breton peasant woman. 2" deep...
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Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Faience

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.
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Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Tea Sets

Materials

Faience

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