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Set of Six '6' French Faience Asparagus Plates by Luneville
Set of Six '6' French Faience Asparagus Plates by Luneville

Set of Six '6' French Faience Asparagus Plates by Luneville

By Luneville

Located in Pembroke, MA

Set of very decorative, late 19th century blue-green French Majolica asparagus plates, hand-painted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Creil et Montereau Faïence Blue & White Floral Plates, set of six
Creil et Montereau Faïence Blue & White Floral Plates, set of six

Creil et Montereau Faïence Blue & White Floral Plates, set of six

By Creil et Montereau

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Creil et Montereau, a set of six Provęncal faïence plates, France – circa 1830-1850. A scarce

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Vintage French Vallauris Ceramic Plate with Geometric Pattern by Antoine Fazio
Vintage French Vallauris Ceramic Plate with Geometric Pattern by Antoine Fazio

Vintage French Vallauris Ceramic Plate with Geometric Pattern by Antoine Fazio

By Robert Picault, Vallauris

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French Modernist decorative ceramic dish/plate by Antoine Fazio (Vallauris, France, ca. 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Augustine Gold Plated Metal and Blue Glass Paste
Augustine Gold Plated Metal and Blue Glass Paste

Augustine Gold Plated Metal and Blue Glass Paste

By Augustine Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Augustine - (Made in France) Gold plated metal and glass paste clip earrings. Additional

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Blue and Green Leaf Shaped Ceramic Plate, Sweden, c. 1960
Blue and Green Leaf Shaped Ceramic Plate, Sweden, c. 1960

Blue and Green Leaf Shaped Ceramic Plate, Sweden, c. 1960

Located in New York, NY

Blue and Green Leaf Shaped Ceramic Plate, Sweden, c. 1960 Leaf-shaped vide poche/catch-all/plate

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue & White Dessert Plate Dragon Sarreguemines
19th Century Blue & White Dessert Plate Dragon Sarreguemines

19th Century Blue & White Dessert Plate Dragon Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French 19th Century Blue & White Dessert Plate Dragon signed Sarreguemines. Transferware. Asian

Category

Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Silver Plated Sconces With Blue Crystals, Sold per Pair
Set of Silver Plated Sconces With Blue Crystals, Sold per Pair

Set of Silver Plated Sconces With Blue Crystals, Sold per Pair

Located in New York, NY

Set of four French circa 1940's silver-plated sconces with blue crystal and rock crystal flowers

Category

Vintage 1940s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver Plate, Bronze

Rare YVES SAINT LAURENT “YSL” Gold Plate Cufflinks In Original Blue Velvet Case
Rare YVES SAINT LAURENT “YSL” Gold Plate Cufflinks In Original Blue Velvet Case

Rare YVES SAINT LAURENT “YSL” Gold Plate Cufflinks In Original Blue Velvet Case

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in New York, NY

Rare YVES SAINT LAURENT “YSL” Gold Plate Cufflinks In Original Case Rare YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL

Category

Late 20th Century French Art Deco Cufflinks

Materials

Gold Plate

19th Century Gien Blue and Red Faience Plate
19th Century Gien Blue and Red Faience Plate

19th Century Gien Blue and Red Faience Plate

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Gien earthenware decorative plate decorated with blue and red stylized floral motifs on a white

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900

By Limoges

Located in Austin, TX

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900. 7.5 inches diameter.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900
Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900

By Limoges

Located in Austin, TX

Small Porcelain Blue Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900. 7.5 inches diameter.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Romantic Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Enameled Ceramic Plate by Jean Besnard, France, Circa 1930
Art Deco Enameled Ceramic Plate by Jean Besnard, France, Circa 1930

Art Deco Enameled Ceramic Plate by Jean Besnard, France, Circa 1930

By Jean Besnard

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Enamel ceramic plate in “blue-turquoise” color made by Jean Besnard (1889-1958). Signed Jean

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Fruits Plate Sarreguemines circa 1880 Signed Blue Color
Majolica Fruits Plate Sarreguemines circa 1880 Signed Blue Color

Majolica Fruits Plate Sarreguemines circa 1880 Signed Blue Color

By Sarreguemines

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a Majolica ceramic, for the service Fruits. It was made in France Circa 1880 His colors are

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Set of French Turquoise Opaline Glass Plates, 19th Centurz
Antique Set of French Turquoise Opaline Glass Plates, 19th Centurz

Antique Set of French Turquoise Opaline Glass Plates, 19th Centurz

Located in Rostock, MV

An elegant plate set, a large plate and 6 smaller matching plates made of two-tone opaline glass

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Opaline Glass

Decorative Plate Sarreguemines circa 1880 Signed Beige Blue Color
Decorative Plate Sarreguemines circa 1880 Signed Beige Blue Color

Decorative Plate Sarreguemines circa 1880 Signed Beige Blue Color

By Sarreguemines

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a Majolica ceramic, for the Decorative use. It was made in France Circa 1880 His colors are

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Gilbert Portanier Unique Art Blue Pottery Plate Signed 1981
Gilbert Portanier Unique Art Blue Pottery Plate Signed 1981

Gilbert Portanier Unique Art Blue Pottery Plate Signed 1981

By Gilbert Portanier

Located in Munich, DE

A rare Gilbert PORTANIER born in 1926 ceramic plate / bowl with a design of an abstract polychrome

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

Lutèce saucer plate.
Lutèce saucer plate.

Lutèce saucer plate.

By Maison Albert Pillivuyt & Cie

Located in New York, NY

Lutèce saucer plate. Vintage blue and white saucer from the famed Lutèce restaurant from

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Early 19th Century Sèvres Plate, circa 1820-1830
Antique French Early 19th Century Sèvres Plate, circa 1820-1830

Antique French Early 19th Century Sèvres Plate, circa 1820-1830

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French early 19th century Sèvres plate, circa 1820-1830. FPR007.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Camille Faure School Limoges France Necklace with Blue Enamel Pendant
Camille Faure School Limoges France Necklace with Blue Enamel Pendant

Camille Faure School Limoges France Necklace with Blue Enamel Pendant

By Mauricette Pinoteau

Located in Atlanta, GA

silver plate frame is ornate with an enamel-on-copper cameo. The Art Deco-inspired design features a

Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Blue Plated Chain Necklace with Spike Pendant — Paris 2008 J Dauphin
Blue Plated Chain Necklace with Spike Pendant — Paris 2008 J Dauphin

Blue Plated Chain Necklace with Spike Pendant — Paris 2008 J Dauphin

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 2008 Blue Plated Chain Necklace Sculptural Spike Pendant Paris Designer: J Dauphin

Category

Early 2000s French Modern Chain Necklaces

Materials

Palladium, Brass

One of a kind French Vintage Necklace Virgin Mary Devotional Medals Blue Enamel
One of a kind French Vintage Necklace Virgin Mary Devotional Medals Blue Enamel

One of a kind French Vintage Necklace Virgin Mary Devotional Medals Blue Enamel

By J DAUPHIN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: J DAUPHIN Materials: Gold-Plated Brass (Naturally Darkened) Pendants: 3 Antique French Devotional

Category

2010s French Early Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Silver Plate, Brass, Enamel

Glass Plate in Green, Blue, and Violet by Gabriel Argy
Glass Plate in Green, Blue, and Violet by Gabriel Argy

Glass Plate in Green, Blue, and Violet by Gabriel Argy

By Gabriel Argy-Rousseau

Located in Stamford, CT

A glass plate in green, blue and violet by Gabriel Argy - Rousseau, Teller. France, circa 1925.

Category

20th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Glass

Zoomorphic Partridge Ewer Blue French Glass Late 19th century
Zoomorphic Partridge Ewer Blue French Glass Late 19th century

Zoomorphic Partridge Ewer Blue French Glass Late 19th century

By Portieux Vallerysthal

Located in Paris, FR

Original zoomorphic pitcher ewer in the shape of a partridge. Beautiful item made of silver plate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 6 Small Blue & White Small Plates Dragons Sarreguemines
Set of 6 Small Blue & White Small Plates Dragons Sarreguemines

Set of 6 Small Blue & White Small Plates Dragons Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 6 small blue & white small plates dragons signed Sarreguemines. Measure: 6 inches diameter.

Category

Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play
18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play

18th Century French Porcelain Plate by Dagoty with Children at Play

By Dagoty

Located in Katonah, NY

Made circa 1785, this plate features a deep cobalt blue border that is beautifully gilded with a

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vallauris Vintage Ceramic Plate
Vallauris Vintage Ceramic Plate

Vallauris Vintage Ceramic Plate

Located in Austin, TX

Charger from Vallauris, France made of glazed ceramic. This piece is signed.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Christian Dior Set of 6 Amour Plates
Christian Dior Set of 6 Amour Plates

Christian Dior Set of 6 Amour Plates

$999Sale Price / set|33% Off

Christian Dior Set of 6 Amour Plates

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior set of 6 porcelain dessert plates in black and white checkered background filled

Category

20th Century French Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880
Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880

Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880

By Clairefontaine

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica asparagus plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1880.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880
Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880

Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880

By Clairefontaine

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica asparagus plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1880. Diameter / 9.5 inches.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880
Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880

Majolica Asparagus Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1880

By Clairefontaine

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica asparagus plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1880. Diameter / 9.5 inches.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Old Paris Blue and Gilt Porcelain Service Plate and Condiment Server
Antique Old Paris Blue and Gilt Porcelain Service Plate and Condiment Server

Antique Old Paris Blue and Gilt Porcelain Service Plate and Condiment Server

By Old Paris

Located in New Orleans, LA

A unique and stately antique Old Paris porcelain service plate and lidded condiments server in an

Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Porcelain

Materials

Gold

19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate
19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate

19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful French Majolica green and yellow oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Pendant Clip-on Earrings in Blue Molten Glass
MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Pendant Clip-on Earrings in Blue Molten Glass

MARGUERITE DE VALOIS Pendant Clip-on Earrings in Blue Molten Glass

By Marguerite de Valois

Located in Paris, FR

Very beautiful Marguerite de Valois pendant clip-on earrings in gold-plated metal with fine gold

Category

2010s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate
19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate

19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful French Majolica green and yellow oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic

ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris
ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris

ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris

By Cartier

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

ST Dupont Lighter Laque de Chine Blue Gold Original France Paris with box Dimensions Height: 6cm

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Gold Plate

Grand Cru Blue Trunk
Grand Cru Blue Trunk

Grand Cru Blue Trunk

$272,757Sale Price|20% Off

Grand Cru Blue Trunk

Located in Paris, FR

hand polished nickel plated. Padding and lining in blue slate dinamica microfiber. With speakers

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Haviland Limoges Set of 3 Porcelain Game Bird Plates, Cobalt Blue & Gold 1882-91
Haviland Limoges Set of 3 Porcelain Game Bird Plates, Cobalt Blue & Gold 1882-91

Haviland Limoges Set of 3 Porcelain Game Bird Plates, Cobalt Blue & Gold 1882-91

By Haviland & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique set of 2 square and one round porcelain plates was created by Charles Field Haviland in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Gold

Blue and black 20th century dish or plate by Boisbelle La Borne 1980
Blue and black 20th century dish or plate by Boisbelle La Borne 1980

Blue and black 20th century dish or plate by Boisbelle La Borne 1980

By La Borne Potters

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Boisbelle - Josette Miquel Large blue and black stoneware ceramic plate or dish by Boisbelle

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-P...

Materials

Ceramic

Kléber V10 GT Enamel Plate Thermometer, Vintage Industrial, 1950s
Kléber V10 GT Enamel Plate Thermometer, Vintage Industrial, 1950s

Kléber V10 GT Enamel Plate Thermometer, Vintage Industrial, 1950s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

of enameled sheet metal. Antique enameled advertising thermometer from the French tire brand Kléber

Category

Mid-20th Century French Industrial Posters

Materials

Metal

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim
Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim

By Limoges, Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Limoges France Dish in Royal Blue with Fragonard Couple and Fine Gold Metal Trim. Elegant fine

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Ashtrays

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Emile Galle floral plates, c. 1880, set of three
Emile Galle floral plates, c. 1880, set of three

Emile Galle floral plates, c. 1880, set of three

By Émile Gallé

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Extremely rare, beautiful set of three plates by Emile Galle.Faience Botanical Plates, Nancy

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Picture Frame Louis XVI Green and sky blue, French Empire style Sterling Silver
Picture Frame Louis XVI Green and sky blue, French Empire style Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Louis XVI Green and sky blue, French Empire style Sterling Silver

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

shape with green and sky blue color for the fire enameled surface on guilloche and hand engravings

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XVI Sterling Silver

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Vintage ceramic thistle plate by Marie Madeleine Jolly
Vintage ceramic thistle plate by Marie Madeleine Jolly

Vintage ceramic thistle plate by Marie Madeleine Jolly

By Marie Madeleine Jolly 1

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Ceramic thistle plate designed by Marie Madeleine Jolly, in the 1950s. With its modern shape and

Category

Mid-20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Majolica Asparagus Plates Attributed to Orchies
Set of Four Majolica Asparagus Plates Attributed to Orchies

Set of Four Majolica Asparagus Plates Attributed to Orchies

By Orchies

Located in Pembroke, MA

Set of four colorful French majolica asparagus plates attributed to Orchies. Each plate features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Majolica

Marquise de Sevigne Paris Silver Plate Candy Bowl Serving Dish
Marquise de Sevigne Paris Silver Plate Candy Bowl Serving Dish

Marquise de Sevigne Paris Silver Plate Candy Bowl Serving Dish

By A La Marquise De Sevigne

Located in Atlanta, GA

blue boxes, are among the most recognizable French chocolates. At the end of the 19th Century, the

Category

Vintage 1930s French Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

White and Blue Flowers Vase
White and Blue Flowers Vase

White and Blue Flowers Vase

Located in Paris, FR

Vase White and Blue Flowers all in enameled earthenware, Emaux de Longwy made in France, with 24

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Vases

Materials

Gold Plate

Pair of Blue Porcelain Table Lamps
Pair of Blue Porcelain Table Lamps

Pair of Blue Porcelain Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940's French blue glazed porcelain table lamps with silver bases. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps

Materials

Silver

Christian Dior – Vintage Rope Chain Necklace with Blue Cabochon Stones
Christian Dior – Vintage Rope Chain Necklace with Blue Cabochon Stones

Christian Dior – Vintage Rope Chain Necklace with Blue Cabochon Stones

By Christian Dior

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Signature Dior extension chain with CD charm 💎 Materials Gold-plated metal Blue cabochon stones (glass

Category

Vintage 1980s French Rope Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio, Mid-Century Ceramic Plate, Vallauris, 1960s
Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio, Mid-Century Ceramic Plate, Vallauris, 1960s

Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio, Mid-Century Ceramic Plate, Vallauris, 1960s

By Gustave Reynaud

Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR

Gustave Reynaud, Le Murier Studio, Mid-Century Ceramic Plate, Vallauris, 1960s Mid-century ceramic

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

Aqua Majolica Basket with Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Aqua Majolica Basket with Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1930

Aqua Majolica Basket with Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1930

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Aqua Majolica basket with plate Sarreguemines, circa 1930. Basket 8" by 7.5", height / 2.5

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Christian Lacroix Gold Stars on Blue Resin Buttom Earrings
Christian Lacroix Gold Stars on Blue Resin Buttom Earrings

Christian Lacroix Gold Stars on Blue Resin Buttom Earrings

By Christian Lacroix

Located in New York, NY

Christian Lacroix Gold Stars on Blue Resin Buttom Earrings

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate

Dominique Denaive Blue and Gold Acrylic Drop Clip Earrings
Dominique Denaive Blue and Gold Acrylic Drop Clip Earrings

Dominique Denaive Blue and Gold Acrylic Drop Clip Earrings

By Dominique Denaive

Located in Atlanta, GA

boasts an elongated drop in a lovely semi-transparent color with cobalt blue and pearlized gold

Category

1990s French Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Silver Plate

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the French blue plate you’re looking for. A French blue plate — often made from ceramic, earthenware and porcelain — can elevate any home. Find 155 options for an antique or vintage French blue plate now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect French blue plate — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A French blue plate, designed in the Victorian, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Sarreguemines, Haviland & Co. and Choisy-le-Roi each produced at least one beautiful French blue plate that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Blue Plate?

The average selling price for a French blue plate at 1stDibs is $600, while they’re typically $52 on the low end and $328,137 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Blue Plate
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Blue Willow plate is a flat transferware pottery dish that features a particular Chinoiserie landscape pattern called Blue Willow. Thomas Turner introduced the pattern in 1779. Traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain served as his inspiration. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Blue Willow ceramics.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    French blue falls looks like a smokey, grey blue. France has used this shade of blue in its heraldry of the French monarchy since at least the 12th century.