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.
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Style: French Provincial
Late 19th c. French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good French inkwell faience with great colors and details. Minors chips on the edges but overall condition. Signed CA,, with number 820. From Alcide Chaumeil's atelier in Paris ac...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Cerart Monaco en céramique French Riviera Vallauris France Vintage 1950
By Vallauris
Located in London, England
Ce vase Cerart Monaco, en céramique, est une pièce vintage emblématique du style de la Côte d'Azur des années 1950. Bien que son état soit globalement bo...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carved Stone Statue of Saint Anne and Child Mary
Located in Vista, CA
Carved stone statue of Saint Anne and child Mary.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Brass
Painted French Female Statue by Josepha Parisian Madam Dancer
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful painted French statue of a Parisian madam by the artist Josepha
The piece is entitled 'Una Dimanche' and comes with a certificate of authenticity
Piece is numbered 5 out o...
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1950s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Eugène Blot, pair of small busts in terracotta
By Eugène Blot
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
Materials
Terracotta
Vase en métal design moderniste minimaliste usine industriel rétro vintage
Located in London, England
Vase en métal brossé, pour une décoration originale et décalée. Sa taille et sa forme carré sont des atouts essentiels.
Très bel objet décoratif pouvant s'harmoniser avec tout type d...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
French Antique Brass Candelabra Converted into a Table Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French Ornate Rams Head Painted Sèvres Lidded Urn Vases - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Ornate Rams' Head Ormolu Mounted Hand Painted Porcelain Sèvres Lidded Urn Vases - Pair
These French vases each contain three beautiful hand painted pastoral scenes. T...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Provincial Hand Painted Terracotta Woman Bust Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful bust would make any wall interesting and unique, adding a touch of feminine, old-world charm. Crafted in southern France circa 1880, the large antique wall-hanging statue...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Materials
Enamel
Pair French Bronze Cherub Candelabras Clodion
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of antique French cherub candelabras
After Clodion, they are over two feet tall and cast from bronze and ormolu
Class...
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1880s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Blue and Gold Vases
Located in Washington, DC
These are an exceptional pair of large blue and gold high glazed ceramic vases.
The detail in gold has really superb quality peacocks surrounded with leaves.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Moigniez Bronze Eagle Figure
Located in Miami, FL
Nice bronze figure well done of a eagle, signed Mogniez.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Silver Plate and Blue Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Astoria, NY
French Silver Plate Mounted Blue Porcelain Jardiniere, early 20th century, mounted with foliate ribbon swags and masque head strapwork on paw feet. 14" H x 19" Diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Heavy Art Deco Cut Crystal Paper Weight, Numbered Limited Edition
Located in Chillerton, 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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Provincial Carved Artists Model
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Carved Artists Model . Made of Beech with a rich color and deep patination. Articulated joints and mounted on a cust...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech
19th Century Stone Mortar
Located in Houston, TX
19th century stone mortar from Italy. Hand-carved marble mortar in a conical shape with four handles. One handle notched with a channel for pouring. Beautiful as a sculptural accent ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
4 French Provincial Carved Life-Size Horse Heads
Located in Queens, NY
4 French Provincial (19th Century) carved pine life-size horse head wall plaques on black painted panel.(PRICED EACH)
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Blue and White Ceramic and Ormolu Wall Bracket This is a beautiful piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Blue and White Ceramic and Ormolu Wall Bracket
This is a beautiful piece it has a ceramic floral delft decoration outlined with an ormolu border this obviously gives support to the...
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1890s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade 19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl
Located in Middleburg, VA
Handmade 19th century French Provincial wooden bowl
Measures: 3.5” height 13” diameter.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Urns - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your shelf, mantel, or garden vignette with this charming pair of vintage Boho-style wrought iron urns. Crafted with timeless classical lines and adorned with a raised vine m...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Pair of 19th Century Brass Candle Sticks with Dancing Cherubs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of 19th Century Brass Candle Sticks with Dancing Cherubs
The Candle sticks are decorative and are decorated with dancing cherubs, one has a tambourine
The Candle sticks a...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bretton Carved Oak Decorative Pediment, Over Door
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bretton carved oak decorative pediment, over door
A lovely carved oak Pediment from an item of French Furniture
This piece is very much in the Brett...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Antique Oversized Red French Sevres Hand Painted Porcelain Trumpet Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Oversized Red French Sevres Hand Painted Porcelain Trumpet Vase
This amazing Sevres Porcelain Vase in red exudes an opulent and striking presence. The vase is crafted from fine porcelain, and its trumpet-shaped body is beautifully coated in a rich, deep shade of red. This bold color choice makes a bold statement, drawing attention to the vase’s exquisite form and detailing. The intricate hand-painted designs, often rendered in contrasting colors like gold or white, stand out vividly against the red backdrop, creating a visually stunning and luxurious appearance. Such a red Sevres...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Two 19th Century French Provincial Turned Beech Wood Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
Two 19th century French Provincial candlesticks.
Made of turned Beech. France, circa 1860.
Tallest: 12” height 3.25” diameter
Shortest: 10” height 3.5” diameter.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech
Parisian Marble Vase Small
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Parisian Stone Vase sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from Paris, France
Suitable for outdoor use
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Hand Carved Bronze Sculpture "Playing Boy", France, 20th Century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture of a boy playing, made of solid hand-carved bronze with a black patina and a circular green marble base. France, 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 20th Century Mannequin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous French 20th century tailor's mannequin.
With adjustable height and metal skirt. It has a brass stamp on the base and a paper stamp on the...
Category
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
French Bronze Mandolin Player by Paul Mengin Art Nouveau Maiden Figurine 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French antique bronze figurine
Shows a young female mandolin player in rest mode
Superb casting, look at details li...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Terra Cotta Chalk-Painted Statue, Art Nouveau Period
Located in Dallas, TX
"Le Provencal Garcon"
Terra cotta painted statue is a whimsical depiction of a well-dressed young lad who is obviously amused. The method used to embellish it was "chalk painting"...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Louis Philippe French Bronze Candelabra with Snuffers
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of 19th century Louis Philippe French bronze candelabra with snuffers
A tall and impressive pair of 19th century French bronze candelabra, the candelabra are set on triangula...
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1880s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
LALOUETTE Auguste Louis (French 1826 - 1883) "Children Couple" Bronze Sculptures
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful figures made in bronze that represent a couple of children, in what looks like a country scene. The proportions and details that define the figures is impressive.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Ceramic
Saint Nicholas of Bari Handcarved Sculpture with Gold Leaf, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
French carving depicting Saint Nicholas of Bari. It is handcrafted in carved wood and polychromed in gold leaf. France, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in Washington, DC
A gilt bronze candelabra decorated with Maddona lilies, roses, and chrysanthemums.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Materials
Stoneware
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French provincial salt box.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Iron Candelabra
Located in Washington, DC
A heavy cast iron three prong Candelabra
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Turn of the Century French Patinated Ecritoire with Display Glass Top
Located in High Point, NC
A patinated ecritoire produced during the turn of the century in France, this desk organizer is as functional as remarkable. Featuring a slant-top case crowned by a unique glass disp...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Bronze Representing Young Woman by Jean Baffier
Located in Marseille, FR
Bronze and tin dated 1911 by Jean Baffier recognized for his work on the peasantry Berrichonne. This pair of empty pockets (differences in the headdresses...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Tin
19th Century French Provincial Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
A fine quality three-piece French gilt red marble and bronze clock set comprising
two three branch candelabra and a mantel clock.
The clock has a whi...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, 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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