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Style: French Provincial
French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s
French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche Ashtray Cast Iron circa 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

French Equestrian Horse Head Vide-Poche / Ashtray, Cast Iron, circa 1940s A refined vintage equestrian catchall dish, cast in heavy metal and modeled as a sculptural horse head in pr...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base
18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base

18th Century French Provincial Turned Walnut Finial on Brass Base

Located in Middleburg, VA

A beautifully timeworn 18th-century French Provincial finial, crafted in Southern France circa 1790. This sculptural architectural element features a striking turned walnut top in th...

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Metal

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Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
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H 9.65 in W 8.08 in D 6.11 in

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Located in Palermo, IT

Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing. Lacks in the gilding, as evidenced by the descriptive photographs.

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1920s Italian Vintage French Provincial Paperweights

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18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain
18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

$2,626

H 2.56 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in

18th Century Mexican Chest from New Spain

Located in Marbella, ES

Mexican chest. New Spain, 18th century. In polychrome wood. Slight paint losses on the lid. Measurements: 7 x 16 x 6.5 cm. Wooden chest from the vicerega...

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Mid-18th Century Mexican Antique French Provincial Paperweights

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Wood

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960
Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960

Hermes, Paris, Equestrian / Horse Head Letter Opener, c.1960

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A highly collectable letter opener or paper knife made in gilded bronze and dating to c.1960; a scarce-find in the gold colour. The handle is in the form of a horse head, beautifu...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe
19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

$907Sale Price|49% Off

H 6.7 in W 17.72 in D 9.06 in

19th Century French Walnut and Brass Writing Boxe

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful walnut desktop box which opens into a writing slope. Decorated on the outside with 2 decorative inlaid tunbridge ware bands. Box opens out to a beige fabric writing slo...

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Natural Malachite Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight
Natural Malachite Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight

Natural Malachite Specimen Vide Poche Stone Paperweight

Located in New York, NY

Natural malachite stone specimen vide poche tray hand carved at center. May be used as a decorative object or used as a paperweight to brighten ones desk. Beautiful includes crysta...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s
French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s

French Art Nouveau Bronze Card Tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s

Located in Barntrup, DE

French Art Nouveau Bronze card tray or Pin Tray, Vide - Poche, 1920s This absolutely adorable card tray or pin tray, Vide - Poche, is made of bronze ...

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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

French 18th Century Balance Scale
French 18th Century Balance Scale

French 18th Century Balance Scale

$1,950

H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 8 in

French 18th Century Balance Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron. The foot and the plates are in brass. The...

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris
Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

$3,247Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.44 in W 3.35 in D 8.27 in

Hermès, Scissors Equestrian Horse Head in Silver Plate, 1960's-1970's Paris

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Lausanne, CH

An elegant pair of scissors designed and retailed by Hermès, manufactured by silversmiths Ravinet d'Enfert, Paris France. The handles are silverplate and the blades are in stainless ...

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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson
Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson

Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson

$764 / item

H 1.58 in Dm 7.09 in

Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Blackened Vide Poche Rond XL by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 18 x H 4 cm Materials: Bronze Discard your day at the door. Your Vide Poche XL is designed with your loose-pocket items in...

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2010s Australian French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Bronze

Fornasetti Vide Poche Catchall, Porcelain, Italy, 1950s
Fornasetti Vide Poche Catchall, Porcelain, Italy, 1950s

Fornasetti Vide Poche Catchall, Porcelain, Italy, 1950s

$704Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.3 in W 8.26 in D 5.1 in

Fornasetti Vide Poche Catchall, Porcelain, Italy, 1950s

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, IT

1950s Fornasetti original astonishing porcelain vide poche/catchall "Sonate- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" by Piero Fornasetti . Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk acc...

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1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Paperweights

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France
Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

Hermes Horse Head / Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Equestrian Letter Opener, 1960s France. Sleek Hermès letter opener with a detailed horse head handle in solid metal. Hermès Paris stamped on the top of blade. Beautiful light ...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Paperweights

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Heavy Art Deco Cut Crystal Paper Weight, Numbered Limited Edition

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Art Deco Cut Crystal Paper Weight, Numbered Limited Edition A superb Limited Edition French Paper Weight, Probably St Louis Number 229/500 The Paperweight has a stepped base ...

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1920s Vintage French Provincial Paperweights

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19th Century Maison Béranger Wooden and Metal Scale
19th Century Maison Béranger Wooden and Metal Scale

19th Century Maison Béranger Wooden and Metal Scale

Located in High Point, NC

A 19th century metal and wooden scale produced in France, this piece embodies the savoir-faire of its manufacturer, Maison Béranger. A rectangular wooden case covered with a black me...

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French Provincial paperweights for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial paperweights for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage paperweights created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial paperweights made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 paperweights differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $416 and tops out at $795 while the average work can sell for $450.