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French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE

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.

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Style: French Provincial
French Copper Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sizable antique copper pot, equipped with a forged iron handle that can be used to suspend the vessel over a fire. The pot has a hammered exterior that g...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Copper, Iron

19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl Hand-Painted Floral Motifs
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl – Hand-Painted Floral Motifs – Antique Patina Description: This is a beautiful traditional wooden bowl, crafted in France during the 19th century, in the characteristic French Provincial style. The piece showcases hand-painted floral decorations on the handles, featuring delicate accents in purple, green, and white, as well as a painted white motif adorning the upper rim of the bowl. The wood itself shows signs of hammered craftsmanship, giving the surface a textured, artisanal feel. The bowl has developed a rich, aged patina, emphasizing its long history and authenticity. It is a piece that is both decorative and functional, embodying the rustic charm and elegance of rural French artistry. Key features: 19th-century French Provincial craftsmanship Hand-carved wooden bowl with hammered texture Hand-painted floral decorations in purple, green, and white Decorative white motifs around the rim Rich antique patina Suitable for use as a decorative centerpiece or functional bowl This bowl is perfect for bringing an element of authentic, rustic elegance to country homes, farmhouse kitchens, or eclectic vintage interiors. It can be displayed on a table, sideboard, or open shelving, offering both utility and beauty. Keywords: 19th-century French wooden bowl, French Provincial decor, antique hand-painted bowl, rustic farmhouse centerpiece, traditional French craftsmanship, antique wooden vessel...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Fruitwood

Coupe sculpturale Vallauris en céramique Marron Bleue France Côte-d'Azur 1960/70
Located in London, England
Cette coupe Vallauris en céramique émaillée, datant des années 1960/70 et provenant de la Côte d'Azur, se distingue par sa grande taille et ses couleurs marron et bleue. Mesurant 45 ...
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1960s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900. W / 11.5 inches.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Maccoy Ceramic Vide Poche Blue Color 1960 United States
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Vide Poche by Maccoy from United States, 1960s. Blue glaze with Blue painted motif. Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Vide poche Vallauris en céramique émaillée Francaise French Riviera 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Vide poche zoomorphe Vallauris en céramique rose émaillée. Représentatif des productions du sud de la France réalisées dans les années 60/70. Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Robert Pi...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Large Old Dish from the DIGOIN-SARREGUEMINES factory, White Enameled Faience
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very large 1930 Enameled earthenware dish by DIGOIN-SARREGUEMINES . with the stamp underneath.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Louis Lourioux Porcelain Shell Bird Motif Le Faune Trinket Dish, France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite porcelain trinket dish or catchall by Louis Lourioux. Crafted from fine porcelain, this small dish is created in the shape of a clamshe...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Gold

Large French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900. 15 by 6.3 inches.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Vide poche Vallauris en céramique Francaise Côte-d'Azur 1960 Vintage
Located in London, England
Découvrez ce superbe vide poche en céramique, un véritable témoignage du savoir-faire artisanal de la Côte d'Azur dans les années 1960. Fabriqué à Vallauris, célèbre pour ses créatio...
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1960s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Early 19th Century French Pair of Glazed Terracotta Resin Dishes
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of resin dishes in glazed terracotta. In the South West of France, the country named Landes was a poor country having very few natural resources, the inhabitants lived on meager harvests whose land was manured by their flocks of sheep. The Landais also exploited the resin of the maritime pine: it was collected at the foot of the tree using a very artisanal technique which offered low yields: tapping with “crot” (from the Gascon cròt: hole). To harvest the resin, ancient resin workers dug a hole at the foot of the pine, generally between the roots, which they lined with moss. The resin obtained, if it had not crystallized on the care before arriving at the base of the pine, was full of impurities: twigs, sand, insects, and it contained very little turpentine. A first progress was to put dishes at the bottom of these holes which made it possible to collect the resin with fewer impurities, In 1844, the resin pot...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Rustic Oil Painted Wooden Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
An oil painting on a wooden plate featuring a rustic barn scene. It features a rooster, several hens, and a chick, with a rustic barn backdrop. The artist's signature "Wm Revill" is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Other

Brutalist Vide Poche, France, 1950, Olive Wood, Brown Color, Old Patina, Large
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche, can be seen as an abstract sculpture too. The form is free, and the wood is olive tree. This has been done in France in the 1950's. The patina is old, and it is a la...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Fruitwood

Vintage Wood Round Serving Tray Platter or Vide Poche, Brown Color, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tray is with an handle, you can use it to any need for the kitchen or dinning table, as well as a vide poche too. It has been done in france circa 1960, and it is in wood, in a ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Wood

Blue and White Ceramic and Ormolu Wall Bracket This is a beautiful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blue and White Ceramic and Ormolu Wall Bracket This is a beautiful piece it has a ceramic floral delft decoration outlined with an ormolu border this obviously gives support to the...
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1890s Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Earthenware oven dish Decorative Dish With bees decoration Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Earthenware oven dish Decorative Dish With bees decoration Yellow Color 1960 France.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Brutalist Root Wood Vide Poche or Bowl 1960 France with Old Patina Riviera
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a French midcentury, dish, bowl, or Vide-Poche, free form, with it's old patina. This is coming from south of France, with it's French Rivieria accents. This was a time when ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Wood

A Hand-Carved Wooden Catchall - France - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful hand-carved catchall made from a single piece of aged wood. The surface reveals expressive gouge marks and a rich, time-worn patina. Natural wear and old wormholes add ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Fruitwood

Earthenware Vide Poche Decorative Dish Representing a Bird Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a Earthenware dish or Vide poche, representing a Bird. It has been done in France circa 1960. Vallauris. Black and Green color.
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1960s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Coupe tripode Vallauris en céramique Francaise French Riviera 1960/70 Vintage
Located in London, England
Cette magnifique coupe tripode de Vallauris, en céramique émaillée française, présente un design unique et captivant. Sa couleur de base marron, harmonieusement enrichie de glaçures ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Ceramic Pot, or Bottle, Brown Color, France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceramic pot is in Ceramic. The decorative Patterns are flowers in ceramic. It has been done in South of France, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

French Bronze Cherub Dish Gilt Tazza Decorative Bowl After Clodion
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning single French bronze and ormolu cherub dish- or tazza This stunning piece is in the manner of Clodion Visually stunning and of outstanding quality Classic chubby putti in br...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Bronze

Vide poche tripode Jacques Pouchain Atelier Dieulefit, céramique Francaise 1960
Located in London, England
Vide poche tripode de Jacques Pouchain en terre chamottée à émail estompé du blanc coloré au brun. Jacques Pouchain (1927-2015) POET LAVAL- DIEULEFIT Designer il interrompt ses étud...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Earthenware oven dish Decorative Dish With flowers decoration Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a Earthenware dish that goes to the oven. It has been done in France circa 1960. Yellow and Brown color.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Ceramic

Mural Box or Wall Vide Poche, from France 19th Century, Brown Color Painted
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche is a mural Vide poche or box, this is setting on the wall. Made in France in the 19th century, it has been made in Brown Painted wood.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Wood

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Dish on Four Feet in Hand Painted Faience, 1870s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé for St. Clement. Dish on four feet in hand painted faience. Decorated with flowers and birds, 1870s. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 30.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 cm.
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Faience

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French Provincial decorative dishes and vide-poche for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial decorative dishes and vide-poche for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative dishes and vide-poche created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial decorative dishes and vide-poche made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative dishes and vide-poche, popular names associated with this style include Fives-Lille, Dieulefit, Digoin & Sarreguemines, and Guy Maccoy. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative dishes and vide-poche differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $5,800 while the average work can sell for $491.

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