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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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Collection of 3 French HB Quimper Breton Faience Plates
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful set of 3 French Quimper plates featuring men and a woman. One man is en face and the other features a profile. This trio would make a fantastic statement on any coffee tabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Rare Fouillen Quimper France Faience Vase, Hand Painted, 1930-1950
By Quimper Faience Pottery, Paul Fouillen
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Paul Fouillen Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of wide bands on the base and on the rim and abstract patterns in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Faience, Pottery, Ceramic
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
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
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.
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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....
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
