Provincial French Plates Ceramic

Oyster Platter

Ceramic Lemon

Antique Majolica Oyster Plates

Saint Clement

Majolica Sarreguemines

Majolica Bird

Faience Plate

Bird Plates

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Plate

H 0.5 in Dm 8.8 in

19th Century French Majolica Plate

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Plate

H 0.5 in Dm 8.8 in

19th Century French Majolica Plate

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Plate

H 0.5 in Dm 8.8 in

19th Century French Majolica Plate

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Plate

H 0.5 in Dm 8.8 in

19th Century French Majolica Plate

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Plate

H 0.5 in Dm 8.8 in

19th Century French Majolica Oyster Plate

Located in Austin, TX

19th century French Majolica Oyster plate unsigned, with a lemon on the center.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Oyster Plate

H 1 in Dm 8.5 in

19th Century French Majolica Oyster Plate

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Oyster Plate unsigned, with a lemon on the center.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Oyster Plate

H 1 in Dm 8.5 in

French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880. 5 plates are available.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880

H 0.5 in Dm 7.3 in

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

Rustic French Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920

By Saint Amand

Located in Austin, TX

Rustic French Plate signed Hamage Saint Amand Circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rustic French Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920

H 0.5 in Dm 6.8 in

French, Faience Oyster Plate Alfred Renoleau Angouleme

By Alfred Renoleau

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely large French faience oyster plate in pastel colors with flowers, circa 1900 signed Alfred

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French, Faience Oyster Plate Alfred Renoleau Angouleme

H 1.2 in Dm 10.9 in

French, Faience Oyster Plate Alfred Renoleau Angouleme

By Alfred Renoleau

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely large French faience oyster plate in pastel colors with flowers, circa 1900 signed Alfred

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French, Faience Oyster Plate Alfred Renoleau Angouleme

H 1.2 in Dm 10.9 in

French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

French brown Majolica oyster plate signed Luneville circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1950

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Saint Clement, circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1950

H 1 in Dm 9.8 in

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1940

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Saint Clement, circa 1940.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1940

H 1 in Dm 9.8 in

French Oyster Plate with Roses Luneville, circa 1940

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

French oyster plate with roses pattern Luneville, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Oyster Plate with Roses Luneville, circa 1940

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1890

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Saint Clement circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1890

H 1 in Dm 9.4 in

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Saint clement, circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

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

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

French Majolica Bird Swallow Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird swallow plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird Swallow Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird Swallow Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird swallow plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird Swallow Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. Very rare yellow

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with holly aqua plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Soup Plate Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

19th century French blue and white faience soup plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Soup Plate Sarreguemines

H 1.8 in Dm 9.5 in

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

19th century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines

H 0.5 in Dm 9.5 in

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience, Ceramic

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines

H 0.5 in Dm 9.5 in

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines

H 0.5 in Dm 8.5 in

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines

H 0.5 in Dm 9.5 in

19th Century Nevers French Faience Hand Painted Plate

Located in Ross, CA

A late 19th century Nevers French faience pate, hand painted with the image of French patriot

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Nevers French Faience Hand Painted Plate

H 1.18 in Dm 9.25 in

19th Century Nevers French Faience Hand Painted Plate

Located in Ross, CA

A late 19th century Nevers French faience pate, hand painted with flowers and the words " Mirabeau

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Nevers French Faience Hand Painted Plate

H 1.18 in Dm 9.25 in

Set of 6 French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Set of 6 French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 6 French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience plate signed Saint Clement Circa 1900. Decorated with cornucopia and coat of arms

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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900

H 1 in Dm 10 in

Antique French Majolica Plate by Orchies, C. 1890's

By Orchies

Located in Ross, CA

Vibrantly colored French majolica asparagus and artichoke plate made in the Orchies factory in the

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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Majolica Plate by Orchies, C. 1890's

H 1.25 in Dm 10 in

French Majolica Bird and Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica bird with grapes aqua plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience, Ceramic

French Majolica Bird and Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8 in

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890. Autumn pattern.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

H 0.5 in Dm 7 in

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890. Autumn pattern.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

H 0.5 in Dm 7 in

French Faience Plate Flowers Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience plate flowers keller & guerin saint clement, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Faience Plate Flowers Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900

H 1.2 in Dm 9.8 in

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. 6 shells and

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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

H 0.5 in Dm 7 in

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

French Majolica Plate with Pumpkin & Snail Onnaing, circa 1890

H 0.5 in Dm 7 in

Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900

By Saint-Clément

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms signed Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900

H 1 in W 9.8 in D 9.5 in

French Majolica Sweet Peas Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica flowers sweet peas plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience, Ceramic

French Majolica Sweet Peas Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880

H 1 in Dm 8.5 in

Ancient Enameled Glaze Plates Model "English Style" white Color 20th France

By Luneville

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

The set of Enameled Glaze large plates, is from Luneville. The model is "english Style". It is made

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20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Enameled Glaze Plates Model "English Style" white Color 20th France

H 1.58 in Dm 11.03 in

Mid-Century French St. Jean de Bretagne Orange Scallop Shell Oyster Plate

By Quimper Faience Pottery

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A hand painted faience oyster plate made by Saint- Jean de Bretagne, near Quimper, France – circa

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century French St. Jean de Bretagne Orange Scallop Shell Oyster Plate

H 1.25 in Dm 10.5 in

Vintage White Ceramic 'Fish' Plateware

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage white ceramic 'fish' plateware set. Twelve plates measuring: 1.25 inches high x 10 inches

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage White Ceramic 'Fish' Plateware

H 2 in W 12 in D 21 in

Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica oyster plate Longchamp, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica oyster plate Longchamp, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1930

H 1 in Dm 9.5 in

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

H 0.7 in Dm 9.3 in

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

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Antique 1890s French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

H 0.7 in Dm 9.3 in

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Provincial French Plates Ceramic For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the provincial French plates ceramic you’re looking for. Each provincial French plates ceramic for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and faience. There are many kinds of the provincial French plates ceramic you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Sarreguemines, Longchamp and Orchies each produced at least one beautiful provincial French plates ceramic that is worth considering.

How Much is a Provincial French Plates Ceramic?

Prices for a provincial French plates ceramic can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $110 and can go as high as $2,640, while the average can fetch as much as $300.

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.