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French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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
Small 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

French Provence Large Wicker Basket Tray, Handwoven in France, Late 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
Extra Large Handwoven Wicker Basket Handled Tray – French Provence Style – 20th Century A lovely extra-large wicker basket handled tray, handwoven in France during the 20th century ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Natural Fiber, Wicker

19th Century French White Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large white marble mortar, France, 19th century. Weathered. H:15cm W:27cm D:27cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Antique Wicker Grape Harvest Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Grape Harvest Log Basket – A A beautiful hand-made wicker basket from Turkey used to harvest grapes. The basket is constructed from a thick weave designed to withstand the h...
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Mid-20th Century Turkish French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker, Wood

French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen maunufacture. Signed St Gilles Croix de vie.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Copper, Iron

19th Century French White Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful white marble mortar, France, 19th century. Weathered.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

French Provincial Three Tier Standing Basket, C. 1920
Located in Ross, CA
Triple tier standing basket made in France around 1920. Hand made by twisting wires, originally used in Provence for holding fresh eggs, vegetables and fruit.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wire

Vintage French Wicker Basket
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique French Woven Harvest Basket – Early 20th Century A beautifully aged hand-woven French harvest basket, crafted from natural wicker with a wide, tapering form and sturdy twiste...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Cane

Vintage Wicker Basket
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Antique French Woven Harvest Basket – Early 20th Century A beautifully aged hand-woven French harvest basket, crafted from natural wicker with a wide, tapering form and sturdy twiste...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Cane

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Gold

19th Century French Copper Pot with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French copper pot with lid. Beautiful 19th century French Provincial copper cooking pot with original lid. This French piece has not b...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Copper

Antique French Dough Bowl, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique French Dough Bowl, early 20th Century. Beautifully hand-carved and weathered with age. Traditionally used for mixing dough. A strikin...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Belgian Black Marble

Vintage Wicker Rattan and Wood Lidded Basket, Rustic French Country Style
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming rustic, French Country style lidded basket features an unusual chest shape with cross weave pattern with star-shaped accents and wooden base, back of the storage compartmen...
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20th Century French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker, Rattan, Wood

Large Vintage French Olive Wood Bowl, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Very large vintage handmade Mediterranean decorative wabi sabi centerpiece bowl made from olive wood. Traditional organic style hand-carved from one solid piece of wood by local arti...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wood, Olive

French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen manufacture. Signed Arromanches.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

19th Century Stone Mortar
Located in Houston, TX
19th century stone mortar from France. Hand-carved alabaster mortar in a conical shape with four handles. One handle notched with a channel for pouring. Beautiful as a sculptural acc...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Alabaster

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Fruitwood

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Belgian Black Marble

French Provence Rustic Wicker Tray Basket or Centerpiece, France, 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
French Provence Rustic Handwoven Rectangular Tray A charming and practical handwoven tray from Provence in the South of France. Rectangular in shape and made with care, it’s perfect...
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20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker

French wicker laundry basket
Located in Nivelles, BE
French wicker basket from the beginning of the century. It can be used today as a laundry basket or for bathroom decorating or even as a firewood basket. This gives a touch of French...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker

French Grape Picking Basket from the 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
This amazing antique grape picking basket is a rare woven version of the more common metal or wood versions of the same. it has beautiful blue let...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

19th Century French White Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful white marble mortar, France, 19th century. Weathered. H:12cm W:24cm D:24cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

Vintage French Provincial Rattan Handled Basket, 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage rattan picnic basket, 1950s, France. Mid-Century Modern vintage French Provincial rattan handled shopping basket, made out of woven rattan. The...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Rattan

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Rare French Majolica Roses Basket Sarreguemines Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica roses basket signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920. The manufacture of Sarreguemines produced severals examples of baskets with fruits, more rarely with animals a...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Majolica

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 Bowls and Baskets

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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 Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming handcrafted Provincial French woven wire work basket, circa 1900. A well-executed nicely shaped 'pannier' with moveable handles and decorative loop...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wire

Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Rattan

Majolica Basket with Cicada Sicard, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica basket with Cicada Sicard, circa 1950 From South of France. Measures: 4.5" W × 4.5" D × 5.8" H.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Designer Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern designer stool, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as well as in any bathroom. This charming piece is in the typical style ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

Antique French Faience Shaving Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French faience men's shaving bowl, having lovely and delicately hand painted birds and flowers. Signed en verso and with copper wire for wall h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Faience, Pottery

Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique French metal wire egg decorative basket, rustic French farmhouse decor with collapsible zigzag lids and two folding handles, loop feet, the basket has...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

French 19th Century Iron Wirework Basket
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely handmade iron wirework basket . Very nicely made and a great statement on your countertop or table. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Iron

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Earthenware

French Majolica Flowers Basket With Bird Jean Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica flowers (pansies and daisies) basket with bird signed Jean Massier, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Antique French Pedestal Urn Hand Made Black Twisted Wire Basket, Late 19th C
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From France, a pedestal base, urn form twisted wire standing basket with a wide upper rolled rim, circa 1890-1910. A charming, rustic, hand formed black metal basket with complex wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

French Neck Leather Magazine Holder in the Style of Jacques Adnet, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
French neck leather magazine holder in the style of Jacques Adnet, 1960s Thick stitched leather with a very nice patina and signs of wear and tear that comes with time.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

Pair of French Wirework Raisin Dryers
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of French wirework raisin dryers from the 20th century. Untouched and in totally original condition. No longer needed to dehydrate grapes, this pair would be fantastic as a livi...
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20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wire

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

Small French 18th-19th Century Alabaster Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely and rare small alabaster mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered but good condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Alabaster

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Fruitwood

Antique French Faience Barber Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
An iconic piece of French history Is this antique French Faience plat a barbe (Barber's Bowl) created by bolosunes masters in Samadet, a commune...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

Large Antique French Provincial Grape Harvest Wicker Basket with Single Handle
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Antique South of France Provincial Grape Harvest Basket Handwoven Wicker with single handle. Old weathered surface, great structural condition, circa 1940. This large woven bas...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker, Rattan

Early 19th Century French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow, Time-Worn Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This antique French Provincial Tian bowl, circa early 19th century, boasts a beautiful time-worn patina and a light yellow glaze. Discovered in Provence, France, this earthenware bow...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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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 Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Organic Vase
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern vase, perfect in any room, next to a sofa or in a bedroom and bathroom to give a special accent. This charming piece is in the typical styl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Large Rectangular Planter Basket with Rustic Metal Liner, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Low Profile Roped Planter Basket with Tin Insert Very versatile vessel that can be used indoors or outdoors on a covered outside porch. Wonderful patina on this vintage piec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Tin

Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Vintage French Rose Glazed Earthenware Centerpiece Woven Tableware
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Colorful Glazed Terracotta Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful glazed terracotta passata bowl from Southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in the Italian c...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

Vintage French Cast Iron Decorative Tray (1)
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron swiveling tray created in France circa 1900. This metal organizer communicate a sense of refinement and age, through its finely crafted details and sturdy materiality. Th...
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20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Iron

Large Colorful Glazed Terracotta Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large colorful glazed terracotta passata bowl from southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in the Ita...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with a time-worn patina. Tradi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

Vintage French Provincial Rattan Lidded Handled Basket
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan picnic basket, 1980s, France. Large Mid-Century Modern vintage French Provincial rattan lidded handled pic...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Rattan

French Provincial bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $5,800 while the average work can sell for $500.

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