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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.
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Shop for Quimper Faience Pottery Furniture on 1stDibs
Rare Fouillen Quimper France Faience Vase, Hand Painted, 1930-1950
By Paul Fouillen, Quimper Faience Pottery
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 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
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...
Category
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.
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Tea Sets
Materials
Faience
Simone Carrié Ceramic Pitcher for Elchinger, Floral Design, France 1950
By Elchinger, Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in London, England
The ceramic jug designed by Simone Carrié is a remarkable piece of contemporary art of the 1950s. Made in his small workshop "Kercy Quimper", this work reflects the artisanal know-ho...
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Vases
Materials
Ceramic
$154 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience, Majolica
