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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
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

A marble mortar from the 19th century - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent French marble mortar from the 19th century, an authentic and rare piece that embodies the elegance and refinement of French craftsmanship. This marble mortar, manufact...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Marble

2 french provincial primitive wooden footed fruit bowl (privat sale)
Located in Rümmingen, BW
On offer are two French provincial wooden-footed bowls. Their imperfect and rough appearance is typical of objects found in the south of France. These bowls can be used to display f...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Beautiful elegant Murano olive-green-gold large bowl wth unique wavy edges
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Murano olive green-gold large "fantasy" bowl, centerpiece. Heavy craft piece from the 1960s-70s. Its curling sides are decorated with curved waves filled with bubbles. It i...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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 Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large Antique Champagne Harvest Basket – P A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region of Reims. The markings on the end...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker, Wood

Antique Wicker French Champagne Log Basket
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large Antique Champagne Harvest Basket – 0 A beautiful hand-made wicker champagne basket from France used to harvest grapes in the champagne region of Reims. The markings on the end...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker, Wood

Antique French White and Blue Enamel Canister Set - 6 Pieces
Located in Centennial, CO
This charming vintage French enamel canister set consists of six lidded canisters. They are white enamel with a hint of pale blue. The ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Enamel

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Faux Bois Dish by Grandjean Jourdan Vallauris Organic Ceramics France 1960's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Elevate your home decor with the exquisite charm of this captivating Faux Bois fruit bowl, meticulously crafted by a revered French ceramic manufacturer renowned for its visionary de...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

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

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Rattan

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

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Rattan

Rattan Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Modern brass / rattan large bowl, centerpiece or basket. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Use it as fruit bowl or centerpiece to add a stylish Midcentury accent in a kitch...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Rattan

Antique French Bordeaux Wine Grape Pickers Woven Basket Chateau Margaux 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A large, rare & unusual antique 19th Century French grape picking basket from Chateau Margaux, Bordeaux, France, circa 1870. This very large 19th cent...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Oak, Wicker, Leather

Pair French Bronze Ormolu Cherub Tazza Dishes Bowls Clodion
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt rococo urns in the Louis XVI manner Very opulent pair, just crying out to be the centrepiece to any interiors scheme So intricately cast with the rocaille details Ve...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Antique French Wicker Oval Buttocks Grape Wine Champagne Harvest Basket 43"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and impressive antique grape / wine harvest buttocks basket. Created in the Burgundy region of France circa 19th century, the unique basket made of handwoven wicker is oval in ...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker

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

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

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

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

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Terracotta

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

Round Ceramic Gilt Greek Key Bowls with Silhouettes France - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of French ceramic bowls. Each bowl is marked with "Made in France" in black on the bottom. The crisp white blanc de chine is decorated with maroon, black, and gold G...
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20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Paint

19th Century French Blue Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing and almost impossible to find blue color France, circa 1850 Good but weather...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

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

Stoneware Pottery Pot or Vase with Amazing Glaze 20th Century Rustic
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase ot Pot was made in the 1960s in France by Les Potiers d'Accolay. Blue glaze on the inside and matte raw appearance on the outside, it has colorful geometric patterns on bot...
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20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

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

18th-19th Century, French Limestone Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare limestone mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered and but in a good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Limestone

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

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Terracotta

19th Century French Yellow Copper Double Boiler Pot
Located in High Point, NC
A metal pot with a lid created in 19th century France. Expertly crafted, and expelling a sense of articulate design, this unique pot captures one’s attention immediately. With a smal...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

French 19th Century Copper Fish Kettle
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous French 19th century copper poissonniere or fish kettle. This long and extremely heavy rectangular pot was crafted of solid copper and retai...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Copper

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

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Fifty-Four Piece set of Pale Yellow Glazed Ceramic Dieulefit-Provence Tableware
Located in Houston, TX
Fifty-four piece set of pale yellow glazed ceramic Dieulefit-Provence tableware circa 1930s. Pale yellow glazed tableware (plates, bowls, platters, casserole dish and more) decorated with brown color glazed trim. A collected set that is mostly attributed to Etienne Noël...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Faience

Antique French Umber Glazed Lidded Bowl, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade antique, rustic French stoneware decorative lidded bowl with two large semicircle handles. Thick umber glaze. Beautiful vintage condition consistent with age. France, early ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Large Antique French Provincial Grape Harvest Wicker Basket with Single Handle
Located in North Hollywood, 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

Antique French Brass Pot with Lid
Located in High Point, NC
Made in 19th Century France, this wide pan is handmade from brass and iron. The sizeable surface has certainly seen its share of kitchen work through the years, the time touched pati...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Brass Pan
Located in High Point, NC
Made in 19th Century France, this wide pan is handmade from brass and iron. The sizeable surface has certainly seen its share of kitchen work through the years, the time touched pati...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Brass

Antique Belgian French Cooking Pot
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pot from 19th century France. Totally handmade, this pot features a beautiful oxidized patina layering the original polished finish. These artisanally crafted pots were made with care and detail, along with high quality materials produced locally through sustainable methods. Whether you're intrigued by the rustic materials and techniques used by craftspeople of the past, or searching for a story to inspire your space. This brass pot calls to mind embers in a stone hearth...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

Large French Ceramic Gresalle or Tian Bowls Bowl from Provence
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This very large Tian bowl was sourced in the south of France. This traditional French mixing bowl is a staple in the French kitchen and immediately ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in North Hollywood, 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

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Organic Basket Container
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Amber with Bronze Murano Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Bowl made of Murano glass. Colored bronze and Amber.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Murano Glass

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

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

French Provincial Tian Bowl Terracotta and Honey Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Antique French Provincial Tian bowl in light yellow. Beautiful time worn patina. Circa early 19th century found in Provence, France. These were used for preparation as mixing bowls m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

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

Vintage French Cast Iron Decorative Trays, Set of Three
Located in High Point, NC
A set of cast iron swiveling trays created in France circa 1900. These three identical metal organizers communicate a sense of refinement and age, thro...
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20th Century French French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Iron

French Vintage Wicker Case, Circa 1960s
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern, charmingly lined with blue and white gingham fabric. This basket was made by an unknown manu...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker

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

17th-18th Century, French Wooden Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare wooden mortar, France, circa 1650-1750. Great eyecatcher. Wonderful weathered condition.
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

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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Pottery, Faience

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

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

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. Beautiful as a sculptural accent piece or decorative bowl. Seven stone morta...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Bowls and Baskets

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Alabaster

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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