French Provincial Decorative Objects
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
Fouquet's Barriere Paris Porcelain Ashtray Dish Catchall France 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage French Porcelain Ashtray from Fouquet's Paris, 1980s.
This collectible ashtray, crafted in red and white square porcelain.
Ideal as both an ashtray and a stylish decorative d...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880
By Onnaing
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica pumpkin cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large size decorated with vibr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Speckled Green Glazed Terracotta Tian Decorative Bowl
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique 19th Century French speckled green glazed terracotta tian serving bowl. These charming earthenware dishes originated in Provence and were used for mixing, cooking, a...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Milk Warmer Coffee Maker (Jardienere)
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique French Milk Warmer Coffee Maker (display only). Crafted from high-quality ceramic, these are not only visually appealing but also the white glaze finish adds a touch of sophi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Early 20th Century French LX Style Walnut Burl Ormolu Wall Clock 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
An Exceptional early 20th century French wall clock. Features a beautiful case with matchbook walnut, crossbanding, inlay and ornate ormolu. Features a unique shaped glass window wit...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Antique Oval Copper Pot
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and heavy oval Copper Pot in all original antique condition. Tin lined with a tin coated rim and twin handles.
L. 21", Depth 10 1/4", H. 7 3/4"
Condition: Please see ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper, Tin
Antique French Green Glass Demijohn Wine Bottle Bonbonne Bar Jug 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French olive green glass demijohn / bonbonne wine bottle jug. Base marked L16 2 A.
Dimensions:
12" x 17" (Diameter x Height)
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Onyx "Ormolu Cassolettes"
Located in London, GB
"Ormolu Cassolettes"
A highly attractive pair of late 19th Century gilt bronze and onyx cassolettes. The onyx cassolette pots raised on gilt bronze tripod decorated with raised faces and acorns exhibiting excellent hand finished detail
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 25.5 cm
Width: 10 cm
Depth: 10 cm
Condition: Excellent Condition
Circa: 1890
Materials: Bronze & Onyx
SKU: 9167
ABOUT
Ormolu is the gilding technique of applying finely ground, high-carat gold–mercury amalgam to an object of bronze, and for objects finished in this way.The manufacture of true ormolu employs a process known as mercury-gilding or fire-gilding, in which a solution of mercuric nitrate is applied to a piece of copper, brass, or bronze; followed by the application of an amalgam of gold and mercury. The item is then exposed to extreme heat until the mercury vaporizes and the gold remains, adhering to the metal object...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
French Country Yellow Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil yellow French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 5"H
Good vintage condition. Mi...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
French Provincial Tole Burgundy & Gold Wastepaper Basket with Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or neoclassical burgundy & gold tole cachepot, planter, vase or wastepaper basket
France, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10.5"W x 10.5"D x 12.5"H.
Good o...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large 19th Century French Turquoise Glazed Terracotta Vase Urn Olive Jar
Located in Pearland, TX
An exceptional antique French turquoise / teal / blue green glazed terracotta vase, urn, or olive jar with handles, circa 1850. This is the statement piece you've been looking for! T...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
H:24cm W:13cm D:12cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
17th Century, French Oak Coffer or Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old and beautiful weathered oak box . Several old repairs that only add to the charm.
Rare find.
France, circa 1600-1700
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
H:14,5cm ...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong.
France...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Ea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Slate, Bronze
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
2 Maitland Smith French Marble & Bronze Candlesticks Candelabras Candle Holders
Located in Dayton, OH
A large pair of Maitland Smith candlesticks, circa last quarter 20th century. Features French styling with exceptional craftmanship. Each candle holder is made from bronze with a seven light candelabra along the top over a central Grecian column with tessellated marble, foliate and acanthus motif. The candle stick is mounted on tripod with downswept legs over a layer tri-form plinth vase...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Bordeaux Wine Bottle Jug & Wood Crate
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Bordeaux Wine Bottle Jug & Wood Crate. Features a pale green form and crate crafted from oak. Marked 1...
Category
1880s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Hardwood
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 o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Circular Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain circular shaped trinket box is handmade with a peach and white background and is skillfully hand painted with a floral and leaf motif and richly accented ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
DANIEL BREVETE Paris Antique Cast Iron Beetle Boot Jack
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique French boot jack by Daniel Brevete. Solid cast iron, black in color, in the shape of a beetle. A collectible object of art, originally designed to assist with the removal ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the time and is often considered a beautiful decorative item. Carved eggs were often craft...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid 20th Century Solid Brass French Provincial Dolphin Candle Sconce
Located in Charlotte, NC
A French Provincial style mirrored candle wall sconce, unbranded. Solid brass decoratively sculpted with a center rectangular shaped mirror...
Category
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Parisian Medici Marble Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Parisian Marble Chemist Pot
Sourced from Paris, France by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Suitable for planters, or vases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique French Hand Blown Glass Demijohn Wine Bottle Jug & Wood Crate 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique pale blue / clear glass demijohn wine bottle / jug and wood slat storage crate.
Dimensions:
Bottle - 14.5" x 21.75" / Crate - 16" x 16" x 17.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Hardwood
Two Large 19th Century French Terracotta Cruche Bottle Jugs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of large authentic 19th century glazed terracotta pitcher bottle jugs originally used for containing water and olive oil - the smallest one still has the original cork stopper i...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Papier Mâché French Blue Bucket Planter Set, Paper Mache Pot
Located in Mckinney, TX
Bring a bit of French style indoors with these Paper Mache French blue bucket planters. Created with care by skilled artisans, these planters have a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in France in the 20th Century as an ode to World’s Fairs of the past. The front of the box depicts the iconic art deco structure ‘Grand Palais’ which was the main feature of...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Normandy Large Rustic Brass Milk Jug with Lid – circa 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rustic hand hammered Brass Milk Jug from Normandy, France, Circa 1850
A large piece of hand made brass used to transport milk from the country dairy to the home, often by donkey.
The outer body shows the textured surface left by the hammering technique used in the making of this piece. The jug is formed of two pieces of brass meeting at the mid-section with a decorative joint.
With the original lid. The lid has a wide collar that sits inside the top of the jug, keeping the contents from spilling during transport. A thick handle is securely attached to the body.
During the early to the mid 1800’s, dairy farmers would transport milk from their farms to the local market where patrons would bring their own containers for filling. The early 1900’s saw the use of milk delivery trucks...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique country French vineyard grape picker's hotte / hod / harvest backpack basket with beautifully aged warm rustic worn patina!
Created in Provincial France in the mid-19th century, part of the traditional old world industrial winemaking process, this large wooden basket...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French Painted Wood 19th Century Mannequin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted wood 19th Century mannequin. Lovely hand painted details and eyes. Very rare display item.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta from the 19th to the mid-20th century.
This kind of pitcher was used to keep the well water cool.
This jug kept the marks of the fire when it was put in the oven to bake the earth. This gives very authentical and aesthetic nuances to the patina of the all pitcher.
The top was glazed to make this part more resistant to handling and pouring water...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th century. Weathered but good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th century. Weathered but good condition. H:17-18cm W:10-11cm D:10cm
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Large French Oval Wicker Clad Blown Aqua Glass Carboy or Demijohn, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From France, a super-sized and unusual oval shaped carboy or demijohn, made up of a pale aqua colored, mouth blown glass bottle clad in a hand woven wicker casing with side carrying ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Blown Glass
1900s French Tin Figurine
Located in High Point, NC
Resting for a moment of relief from strenuous agricultural work, this realist miniature captures the seasonal ritual of grape harvest. “Vendangeuse” or the grape picker, is a romantic motif, vital to French culture...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
1900s French Tin Figurine
Located in High Point, NC
This metal figure was made in France at the turn of the 20th century. Depicting a youthful figure in motion, holding a bird aloft, the miniature sculpture recalls the classical motif...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
This unique treasure was created in 19th Century France. Whimsical and unique, this metal box shaped like a leather-bound book, painted with a faux-wood trompe-l'œil finish that meti...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Normandy Vindefontaine Kaolin Beverage Fountain, Mid 19th C.
By Ecole De Normandie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and heavy Vindefontaine Beverage Fountain, Normandy, France, circa 1840 – 1850.
Referred to as a fountain, this vessel was used for the storing and serving of water or wine....
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Rustic Country French Copper & Iron Handled Turbotiere Fish Poacher, c. 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand made, French Copper Turbotiere, a Turbo fish Poacher with iron handles, France c. 1830-1850.
Weighing a heavy SEVEN pounds!
This copper and iron, diamond shaped fish poache...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
French Gilt Bronze Pan Putti Candelabras, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of gilt bronze Pan Putti candelabras. Great sculpting details.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful glazed earthenware castelnaudary planter, France, circa 1850-1900, Good condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Metal Planters by Alfred Corneau
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast-iron planters created in 19th century France by Alfred Corneau. Elegantly shaped and tapered, these classical planters impart a sense of classical beauty and a timeles...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Wood
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Provincial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Limoges, Bavent, Fives-Lille, and Alfred Corneau. 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 objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $778.
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