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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
Color:  Beige
Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th pair of French Faience Candlestick with the Rouen Decor, from the faiencerie of Desvres, signed on bottom Mosanic. Note : one chip on the top. See last picture. Dimen...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair
Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair

Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair

Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
By Biot
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Beautiful original 19th century Ligurian olive jar with a charming aged patina and perfect proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use. Handcrafted using white soi...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar

Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar

Vintage French Wire Hen Shaped Egg Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1970s or earlier vintage wire hen or chicken shaped egg basket. Great for displaying farm fresh eggs that don't need refrigeration, all with a touch of...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wire

Vintage French Wire Hen Shaped Egg Basket

Vintage French Wire Hen Shaped Egg Basket

Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase
By Desvres
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous antique French Provincial faience Armorial snake handled bough pot vase with three Armorial shields depicting a Fleur-de-Lis, a Cross and a V shaped emblem topped by a large...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase
Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase

Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Located in South Salem, NY
19th Century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta French Provincial Confit Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta “Confit” Pot. Provence, circa 1880. Measures: 10.5” H 8” Dia  
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta, Paint

Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta French Provincial Confit Pot
Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta French Provincial Confit Pot

Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta French Provincial Confit Pot

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique apothecary jars labeled in latin and hand decorated with tropical scenes with flowers.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars

Vase in Painted Ceramic, Vallauris, White, Green, and Black, France 1977, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is a ceramic vase, which has been painted by hand. It is signed by the artist, and dated 1977. This vase was made in Vallauris in France, in the care of the 70s and 80s. The domin...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vase in Painted Ceramic, Vallauris, White, Green, and Black, France 1977, Signed
Vase in Painted Ceramic, Vallauris, White, Green, and Black, France 1977, Signed

Vase in Painted Ceramic, Vallauris, White, Green, and Black, France 1977, Signed

Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases
By Moustiers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique French Moustiers faience pot-pourri pottery lidded vases mounted with figures dating from the 19th century. This stunning pair of baluster shaped pedestal vases stand on a domed shape foot with narrow stem and shaped body with pierced scroll and leaf handles. Both have bonnet shaped pierced covers one mounted with a seated lady holding a bird cage while the other is mounted with a seated man holding a bird. The vases are hand painted with panels containing classical figures playing a game to one side and with a man with a bow...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Pottery

Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases
Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases

Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases

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19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Pair set 2 French confit pot yellow glazed pottery provincial. Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial

19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial

Large French Provincial Faience Hand Painted Flower, Butterfly, Dragonfly Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large French Provincial style faience covered box profusely decorated with vibrant bouquets of flowers against a marvelous craquelure background. The cover topped with fiv...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

Large French Provincial Faience Hand Painted Flower, Butterfly, Dragonfly Box
Large French Provincial Faience Hand Painted Flower, Butterfly, Dragonfly Box

Large French Provincial Faience Hand Painted Flower, Butterfly, Dragonfly Box

Antique Stoneware Urn
Located in South Salem, NY
Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve food.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Antique Stoneware Urn
Antique Stoneware Urn

Antique Stoneware Urn

Pair of Late 19th Century French Brass Flower Candelabra
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of late 19th century French brass flower candelabra. Made of deeply patinated brass with intricately cast flower and leaf motifs. These a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century French Brass Flower Candelabra
Pair of Late 19th Century French Brass Flower Candelabra

Pair of Late 19th Century French Brass Flower Candelabra

French Faience Low Cache Pot, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A white glazed ceramic “cachepot” with braided handles, French, circa 1870.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

French Faience Low Cache Pot, 19th Century
French Faience Low Cache Pot, 19th Century

French Faience Low Cache Pot, 19th Century

Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian glazed terracotta artichoke garnitures with classical form, alluring variegated color, and time worn finish.
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Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures
Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures

Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures

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Pair Of Large Painted European Porcelain Urns with Gold Handles
Located in Newmanstown, PA
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair Of Large Painted European Porcelain Urns with Gold Handles
Pair Of Large Painted European Porcelain Urns with Gold Handles

Pair Of Large Painted European Porcelain Urns with Gold Handles

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Moustier Faïence Plate, France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is an Faience plate, made in the 19th century by Moustier, the colors are white blue green. It is signed on the back, with an X representing the monogram of Moustier.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

Moustier Faïence Plate, France 19th Century
Moustier Faïence Plate, France 19th Century

Moustier Faïence Plate, France 19th Century

H 0.79 in Dm 8.27 in
Wicker Dog Shaped Basket
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a very rare dog shaped covered basket. The basket lid is a very animated and charming dog head with long ears, expressive eyes, wicker curls on the to...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wicker Dog Shaped Basket
Wicker Dog Shaped Basket

Wicker Dog Shaped Basket

H 32 in Dm 12 in
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Faience Centerpiece Signed Henriot Quimper
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and colorful antique cachepot was sculpted in Brittany, France, circa 1960. The uniquely oblong shaped planter with double- bagpipe handl...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience, Ceramic

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Faience Centerpiece Signed Henriot Quimper
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Faience Centerpiece Signed Henriot Quimper

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Faience Centerpiece Signed Henriot Quimper

H 8.75 in W 17 in D 8 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Dutch Painted Blue and White Faience Delft Ginger Jars
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant pair of antique ceramic ginger jars on a mantel or a console in entryway. Crafted in Holland, circa 1960, the traditional blue and white jars are round in shape an...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Mid-20th Century Dutch Painted Blue and White Faience Delft Ginger Jars
Pair of Mid-20th Century Dutch Painted Blue and White Faience Delft Ginger Jars

Pair of Mid-20th Century Dutch Painted Blue and White Faience Delft Ginger Jars

H 17.5 in Dm 9.75 in
Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar on Iron Stand
Located in New York, NY
An Italian antique terracotta olive oil jar, of very grand scale and mounted within its original iron stand. The jar has moss and beautifully aged patina with two handles and horizon...
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19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar on Iron Stand
Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar on Iron Stand

Italian Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Jar on Iron Stand

H 42 in Dm 26 in
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Bombe Faience Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or dining table with this colorful ceramic cache pot. Crafted in France, circa 1920 and oval in shape, the jardinière stands on four paw feet and is dressed with li...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Bombe Faience Jardinière
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Bombe Faience Jardinière

Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Bombe Faience Jardinière

H 7.5 in W 21 in D 11 in
Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century nantucket basket, by Mitchy Ray (1877 - 1956), circa 1920s, a large open oval basket with heavy rattan staves, cane weave, sol...
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1920s American Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Cane

Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s
Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

Nantucket Large Oval Basket by Mitchy Ray, circa 1920s

H 6.13 in W 13.25 in D 10.25 in
19Thc Original Sage Green Painted Swing Handled Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc original painted sage green kick up bottom swing handled basket.This basket is in fine condition with minor breaks on bottom. This New Englan...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Hickory

19Thc Original Sage Green Painted Swing Handled Basket
19Thc Original Sage Green Painted Swing Handled Basket

19Thc Original Sage Green Painted Swing Handled Basket

H 9.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
By Sherwin P. Boyer 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
Made with oak staves, handle, mahogany base and attached brass ears, in excellent condition. The poem on the label reads” I was made in Nantucket, I’m strong and stout. Don’t lose me...
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Mid-20th Century North American French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label
Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label

Open Round Nantucket Lightship Basket with Original Paper Label

H 13.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Rouen
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining room table or a mantel with this large antique jardinière; crafted in Normandy, circa 1860, the oblong planter stands on scrolled feet...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Rouen
Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Rouen

Mid-19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Jardinière from Rouen

H 7 in W 26.25 in D 9 in
18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Vase
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
This important antique vase was crafted in France, circa 1780. Octagonal in shape with gadrooned body style and a tall neck, the elegant potiche features a hand painted medallion dep...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Vase
18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Vase

18th Century French Blue and White Hand Painted Faience Delft Vase

H 16 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
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French Alabaster and Brass Portico Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Alabaster and Gilt Brass Portico Mantel Clock with porcelain clock face. Provenance: From a 50 Madison Avenue estate. Dealer: S138XX
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Alabaster and Brass Portico Mantel Clock
French Alabaster and Brass Portico Mantel Clock

French Alabaster and Brass Portico Mantel Clock

H 22.25 in W 13.75 in D 4.5 in
Sevres Ormolu Mounted Cobalt Porcelain Urns, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Sevres manner porcelain urns with gilt bronze mounted handles and bases, each with hand-painted courting scenes of lovers and landscapes upon cobalt blue grounds with gilt pa...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Sevres Ormolu Mounted Cobalt Porcelain Urns, Pair
Sevres Ormolu Mounted Cobalt Porcelain Urns, Pair

Sevres Ormolu Mounted Cobalt Porcelain Urns, Pair

H 23 in W 9 in D 7 in
Set of Two French Henriot Quimper Faience Vases
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of two of French faience vases by Henriot Quimper, hand-painted with a man and woman depicted in traditional country attire in a pastoral setting. The reverse side each vase ha...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

Set of Two French Henriot Quimper Faience Vases
Set of Two French Henriot Quimper Faience Vases

Set of Two French Henriot Quimper Faience Vases

H 15 in Dm 4.75 in
Cast Stone Swan
Located in South Salem, NY
Mid 20th century French painted stone swan planter. Retaining much of the original paint, the planter is in good condition with wear consistent with age and...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Concrete

Cast Stone Swan
Cast Stone Swan

Cast Stone Swan

H 14 in W 12 in D 19 in
Antique Hand-Painted French Faience Jardiniere from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
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Ceramic

Antique Hand-Painted French Faience Jardiniere from Rouen
Antique Hand-Painted French Faience Jardiniere from Rouen

Antique Hand-Painted French Faience Jardiniere from Rouen

H 10.5 in W 15 in D 12.5 in
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Located in South Salem, NY
19th Century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

H 9.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Located in South Salem, NY
19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles

H 8 in Dm 11 in
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles, Beige
Located in South Salem, NY
19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles, Beige
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles, Beige

Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles, Beige

H 7.5 in Dm 9.5 in
1960s French Concrete Statue
Located in High Point, NC
A concrete sculpture from France, produced circa 1960. Heavily influenced by the sculpture of Ancient Greece and Rome, this neo-classical garden sculpture depicts a warrior in contra...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Concrete

1960s French Concrete Statue
1960s French Concrete Statue

1960s French Concrete Statue

H 56.7 in W 17.7 in D 14.2 in
French Provincial 19th Century Terracotta Biot Jar with Yellow and Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French provincial large size terracotta jar from biot, Provence with yellow glaze and green drip from the 19th century. Created in Southern France during the 19th century, the oliv...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

French Provincial 19th Century Terracotta Biot Jar with Yellow and Green Glaze
French Provincial 19th Century Terracotta Biot Jar with Yellow and Green Glaze

French Provincial 19th Century Terracotta Biot Jar with Yellow and Green Glaze

H 30.5 in Dm 23 in
1950s French Concrete Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A concrete statue from 1950s France, depicting a cherub holding a garland of flowers. An aged patina dapples the surface of the concrete, inflecting the original white painted finish...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Concrete

1950s French Concrete Sculpture
1950s French Concrete Sculpture

1950s French Concrete Sculpture

H 32.7 in W 9.8 in D 9.8 in
1900s French Ceramic Asparagus Platter
Located in High Point, NC
A ceramic bowl from France, produced circa 1900. An richly decorated antique bowl, featuring distinctive asparagus motifs in a delicate glaze, reflecting its intended use, propped up...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1900s French Ceramic Asparagus Platter
1900s French Ceramic Asparagus Platter

1900s French Ceramic Asparagus Platter

H 3.1 in W 15.7 in D 9.1 in

French Provincial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

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