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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
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Bretton Oak and Walnut Milliners Hat Form This is the Hat Block of a French Lace Cap much worn in the Bretton Region of France it is a superbly smooth shape and very attractive piec...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Oak

Pair of Basque “Peasant” Creche Figures Papier Mache
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of paper mache crèche figurines depicting Basque peasants in period costume, the man dancing with a tambourine and the woman with an apron.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Composition

France Iron Wire Minimalist Vase and Planter Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
France, iron wire Minimalist vase and planter bowl This is a contemporary and Minimalist vase for plants and flower. The insider bowl could contain...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

French Limoges porcelain candy box decorated with colorful peacocks - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty and old Box or Candy Box with Lid in Limoges porcelain with Multicolored bird decorations. The birds depicted are peacocks. The edges of the lid and the box are decorated...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Normandy Earthenware Jug with Cork
Located in South Salem, NY
Late 19th century French earthenware pottery bottle or jug from Normandy. Originally used for water or cider.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Antique French Copper Converted Cistern & Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique copper lavabo or cistern and sink is unsigned, but presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1890 and done in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Terracotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
Evoking the golden hues and timeless rhythm of rural Provence, this late 19th-century wine jug is a soulful relic of French country life. Made circa 1880, its hand-thrown terracotta ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Stone

Vase Roger Capron en céramique French Riviera Vallauris France Circa 1950
Located in London, England
Ce mazagran en céramique de Roger Capron, réalisé à Vallauris dans les années 1950, est une véritable œuvre d’art qui incarne le style géométrique de l’époque. Ses motifs audacieux e...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vase Jacques Pouchain Atelier Dieulefit en céramique émaillée France 1960
Located in London, England
Le vase de Jacques Pouchain, issu de l'atelier Dieulefit, représente une pièce emblématique de la céramique française des années 1960. Fabriqué en grès beige émaillé, cet objet témoi...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Wrought Iron Key Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French wrought iron key box, France, 1950s. Measures: Width 10.6" (27cm), height 7" (17.7cm), depth 2.3" (6cm).
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Vase ansé Roger Capron en céramique Rouge Vallauris French Riviera France 1950
Located in London, England
Le vase ou chope ansée de Roger Capron, réalisée en céramique rouge, est une pièce emblématique du design des années 1950. Provenant de Vallauris, sur la Côte d'Azur, cette œuvre ref...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Porcelain Clock Set
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Porcelain Clock Set The clock is housed in a beautiful Porcelain case decorated with blue flowers and has a pair of a...
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1890s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Eugène Blot, pair of small busts in terracotta
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of small busts in terracotta by the French sculptor Eugene Blot (Grandvillers 1830-1899). Signed on the base.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Bronze Sculpture Of A Young Woman Peasant
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bronze Sculpture of a Woman Water Bearer. It depicts a patinated bronze sculpture of a barefoot young woman peasant carrying a wood stick at the back of her neck. The sculp...
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20th Century Unknown French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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

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Onyx, Bronze

French Boite à Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid walnut with hinged lid and small drawer. A rustic hand-crafted box with dark waxed finish. This box was used to s...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

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

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Marble, Ormolu

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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Clamecy Earthenware Pharmacy Jar Faïence Pharmacy Jar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French Clamecy Earthenware Pharmacy Jar This Faïence Pharmacy Jar is decorated mainly in dark red and pink, Bol Armen is the inscription on the front A ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box in wood. With brass. Leaf Decor pattern. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vide poche Vallauris en céramique émaillée Francaise French Riviera 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Vide poche zoomorphe Vallauris en céramique rose émaillée. Représentatif des productions du sud de la France réalisées dans les années 60/70. Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Robert Pi...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th-c. French Bronze Woman Leaning on Column
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century French bronze woman leaning on column with embossed foundry stamp.
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19th Century Unknown Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Provencal Decorative Box or Fariniere
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French fariniere, made of walnut with nicely detailed hand carved sunflower relief on front panel. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Waxed patina. From...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Antique Stoneware Urn Confit Pot
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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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

19th Century Provencal Salt Box or Boite a Sel
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box from Provence. Made of walnut with a pierced carved star at the top and a drawer with brass knob. Waxed fini...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Vases, Sainte Radegonde, France, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Origin Sainte-Radegonde, France, circa 1950s–1960s Materials Glazed ceramic Condition Very good vintage condition, consistent with age A vibrant pair of spherical ceramic vases fr...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Sainte Radegonde Vase with Ribbon Detailing, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking ceramic vase from the renowned Sainte-Radegonde workshop, dating from the 1950s. The piece is distinguished by its vibrant turquoise glaze, which gives the surface a lumin...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'ALUM: ROCC: L:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'ALUM: ROCC: L:' By: Charles-Antoine Acloque Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Technique: mold...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Enamel

French 17/18th Century Hand Forged Iron Gothic Style Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand forged Iron candleholder in Gothic style. Although the Gothic period was already over this style stayed popular for a long time in the French country side. Very beaut...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color. Amazing statement at your counter top . France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Vase soliflore de Jean Claude Monange en grès décor fleur Francais 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Vase signé Jean Claude Monange en grès décoré d'une fleur en émail bleu et vert. Idéal pour mettre en valeur une seule fleur, ou un petit bouquet de fleurs séchées. Il est en top éta...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Art Deco Faience Hb Quimper Bookends, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good pair of Art Deco Faience bookends form HB Quimper, in good condition, very colorful. Dimensions are 7.5" long by 4.5" and 7" high. Each. Note, one small lost of glazing on the...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Provincial Carved Articulated Artist's Model
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming and evocative 19th-century carved wooden artist's mannequin from provincial France, circa 1850. This finely sculpted figure is carved from beechwood with articulated joint...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Bronze & Marble Candelabras
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique French gilt bronze & marble figural nude candelabras. A neoclassical nude maiden atop a white marble column base.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair Bronze & Marble Candelabras
Pair Bronze & Marble Candelabras
$2,880 Sale Price / set
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Hand Painted Scalloped Moustiers Faïence Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exquisite Hand Painted Moustiers Faience scalloped bowl signed 'Bondil a Moustiers' 18th century inspired shape and décor finely rendered . Perfect hostess gift !
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Small Antique Farm Girl Figure, French, Bronze, Statuette, Provincial, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique farm girl figure. A French, bronze statuette, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Charming little figure, with great colour and detail Displays a ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Vase Vallauris en céramique Français décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1960 Vintage
Located in London, England
Ce vase Vallauris en céramique, datant des années 1970, est un véritable bijou de la French Riviera. Son décor en or fin évoque le raffinement et l'élégance qui caractérisent cette r...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vide poche tripode Jacques Pouchain Atelier Dieulefit, céramique Francaise 1960
Located in London, England
Vide poche tripode de Jacques Pouchain en terre chamottée à émail estompé du blanc coloré au brun. Jacques Pouchain (1927-2015) POET LAVAL- DIEULEFIT Designer il interrompt ses étud...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Two Pieces of Hand Hammered Copper Fruit
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of two pieces of fruit, a gourd, a pear (SOLD), and an apple crafted in hand hammered copper with an alluring natural patina. Priced individually. From left to right: Measures:...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

19th Century French Boite à Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of walnut with hinged lid and small drawer with turned knob. Bold hand-carved decoration. Waxed...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Late 19th Century Wooden Salt Box
Located in Vista, CA
Late 19th century salt box, with an intricate carved flower motif on the sliding door, resting on scroll feet with a top flower finial. 1880, 16.5" X4" X7".
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

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 Decorative Objects

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Metal

Emile Gallé for St. Clement, Dish on Four Feet in Hand Painted Faience, 1870s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Emile Gallé for St. Clement. Dish on four feet in hand painted faience. Decorated with flowers and birds, 1870s. In very good condition. Signed. Measures: 30.5 x 15.5 x 6.5 cm.
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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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 Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Grand Vase La Roue en céramique Française Vallauris French Riviera 1975 Vintage
Located in London, England
Découvrez un bijou du patrimoine céramique : un grand vase de la marque La Roue, fabriqué à Vallauris en 1975. Cette pièce exceptionnelle, véritable œuvre d'art en céramique beige, i...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Vintage French Cast Concrete Rooster Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage French cast concrete rooster sculpture is a beautifully aged decorative piece, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Showcasing a weathered patina with remnants of its ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Concrete

18th Century French Decorative Hand Carved Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Provencal fariniere beautifully carved and constructed. A sliding front panel features two carved fish. The box is dovetailed with a false bottom drawer. Lovel...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

A large porcelain sculpture of a couple kissing by the sea by Royal Copenhagen
Located in Houston, TX
An insanely romantic large porcelain sculpture of a couple kissing by the sea called “The Kiss” #1132. Designed by Theodor Lundberg and made by Royal Copenhagen in Denmark. In very g...
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Large Bronze Horse Sculpture on Bronze Base
Located in Montreal, Quebec
A majestic trotting horse cast in bronze. The wind blows through its mane and tail to create the striking impression that the horse is in movement. This sculpture is mounted on a rou...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

1950s French Blue and White Floral Cast Iron Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron planter from France, circa 1950. Recalling the French countryside of a bygone era, cast iron elements are bolted together in a charming rustic construction. Adorned with ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of Monumental Figures of a Duke & Duchess
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Cent) white painted monumental figures of a Duke & Duchess on square bases. (att. to be patron saints of a provincial French town & used in an annual parade)
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

Brass Pharmacy Door Handle
Located in South Salem, NY
A vintage French pharmacy door handle made of brass. Great to repurpose as pulls on a cabinet or equally interesting on a bookcase or shelf. Early 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Antique Brass Candelabra Converted into a Table Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Late 19th century French antique brass candelabra converted into a table lamp. Three candleholders in brass, nice hammered designs. Candle h...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

French Sculpture “Le Baiser Donné" Bronze by Jean-Antoine Houdon, 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful bronze sculpture named "Le Baiser Donné" (The Kiss Given), a renowned bronze work by Jean-Antoine Houdon, ( the sculpture is signed in the back). This is a prominent French...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Tree Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Tree Planter This is a Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Planter big enough for an Olive or other tree or just a very attr...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Antique 18th Century French Ceramic Pitcher, Brown Glaze, Gorgeous Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pitcher vase France 18th century Brown glaze with a stunning patina from age.
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Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Henri Lechesne "Heron and Monkey" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
After Henri Lechesne (French, active 1869-1878) "Heron and Monkey" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, depicting a monkey riding a stork on a rounded rectangular base cast...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "cera alba" (beeswax), from 19th century France. Three jars are available, but sold ind...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A Pair of very Elaborate French Bronze Brackets
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of very Elaborate French Bronze Brackets This is a unique and very fine pair of brackets, I am not sure of their original use perhaps as Candle Sconces, they need a good idea...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

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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