French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Oyster Plate Orchies
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Orchies Majolica Oyster Shell Plates, set of 6
$383Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.38 in Dm 9.45 in
Vintage French Orchies Majolica Oyster Shell Plates, set of 6
By Orchies
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
These majolica oyster plates are very modern and elegant. Can be used for tapas, aperitif, raw
Category
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage French Orchies Majolica Oyster Shell Plates and Platter, set of 7
$479Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 1.38 in Dm 9.45 in
Vintage French Orchies Majolica Oyster Shell Plates and Platter, set of 7
By Orchies
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
These majolica oyster plates are very modern and elegant. Can be used for tapas, aperitif, raw
Category
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Ombre Oyster Plate
$145 / item
H 0.75 in Dm 9.75 in
Mid-Century Modern French Faïence Orchies Moulin de Loupes Ombre Oyster Plate
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century Modern Era Majolica glazed French faïence Oyster plate, Orchies, circa 1950. Hand
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
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Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French, Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, Circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, Circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Celadon oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1950
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate signed Orchies Moulin des loups, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900. Rare color.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Handled Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica handled oyster plate with handle on the center from Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Handled Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica handled oyster plate with handle on the center from Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Handled Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica handled oyster plate with handle on the center from Orchies, circa 1890. Chip on the back.
Category
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Pink Shell & Seaweed Oyster Plate, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Majolica glazed French faïence Oyster plate, attributed to Orchies, circa 1900. Showing six
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
French Majolica Orchies Turquoise and Gray Six-Well Oyster Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Majolica six-well oyster plate, made by Orchies, circa 1890. Incredible glazing in
Category
Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Orchies French Majolica Handled Twelve Well Master Oyster Server
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Majolica six-sided master oyster server, made to hold a dozen oysters. The twelve-well
Category
Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 French Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates Orchies
By Orchies
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of six Moulin des Loups green and cream majolica oyster platters from France Orchies. These
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Green Oyster Serving Plates and Platter Moulin Des Loups 'Orchies' Set 10 France
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H 0.75 in Dm 13 in
Green Oyster Serving Plates and Platter Moulin Des Loups 'Orchies' Set 10 France
By Orchies
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful set of 10 French ceramic oyster plates and platter from Moulin des Loups (Orchies
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French Late Victorian Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 4 French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
set of four French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910. Celadon color.
Category
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica green oyster plate attributed to Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica
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19th-Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
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Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
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$4,900 / item
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Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
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French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
By Saint-Clément
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Oyster Plate in Majolica Green and White Color, 19th Century, France
By Longchamp
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Oyster plate in Majolica, in white and Green color. France, 19th century.
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates
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Ceramic
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
$556Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Set of 12 Handmade Unique Goto Murano Drinking Glasses
By Roberto Beltrami
Located in Murano, VE
The Murano Glass Goto collection brings a piece of authentic Italian art to your dining table. Hand-blown with artistic expertise, these glasses are inspired by the traditional Venet...
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2010s Italian Minimalist Tableware
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Murano Glass
Provincial Carved King Size Bed
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Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
By Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.
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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Decorative Art
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Ceramic
French Porcelain Oyster Plate Limoges Circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French Porcelain Oyster Plate Limoges Circa 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
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19th Century French Green Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful French Majolica green oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890. Very rare color.
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Antique 1890s French Rustic Decorative Art
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19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
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Antique 1880s Belgian Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
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19th Century Haviland Limoges Turkey Oyster Plate
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Antique French Porcelain Turquoise Oyster Plate
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Antique English Minton Majolica Pink with Blue Porcelain Oyster Plate Circa 1865
$1,150
H 1 in Dm 9 in
Antique English Minton Majolica Pink with Blue Porcelain Oyster Plate Circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare Antique English Minton Majolica Pink with Blue Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1865. Molded Seashell Design
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Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain
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Majolica, Porcelain
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Oyster Plate Orchies For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of oyster plate orchies available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and faience, all oyster plate orchies available were constructed with great care. Oyster plate orchies have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Oyster plate orchies made by Mid-Century Modern designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Orchies produced beautiful oyster plate orchies that are worth considering.
How Much are Oyster Plate Orchies?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $450, while they’re typically $145 on the low end and $2,200 highest priced.
A Close Look at French-provincial Furniture
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right Dinner-plates for You
Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.
We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.
Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.
Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.
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