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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
Vintage French Country Reticulated Porcelain Rope-Form Cachepot, Circa 1960s
Vintage French Country Reticulated Porcelain Rope-Form Cachepot, Circa 1960s

Vintage French Country Reticulated Porcelain Rope-Form Cachepot, Circa 1960s

Located in Elkhart, IN

An elegant trompe l'oeil porcelain cachepot crafted in the form of a handwoven rope basket. Executed in glossy white ceramic, the intricate reticulated design convincingly mimics twi...

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1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham

By Gorham, Jane Hutcheson

Located in Elkhart, IN

An exceptional example of the celebrated Fleurs Des Siècles collection designed by Jane Hutcheson for Mottahedeh and produced by Vista Alegre, this sculptural floral arrangement comb...

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1970s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Set of 2 Rectangular French Breton Wood Trinket Jewelry Boxes
Set of 2 Rectangular French Breton Wood Trinket Jewelry Boxes

Set of 2 Rectangular French Breton Wood Trinket Jewelry Boxes

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in France, a charming set of two hand-carved wooden Breton style boxes. Breton is a type of French antique furniture from the Brittany region in France. The Breton style is ...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Majolica Cottage Money Bank Box, Circa 1900
Majolica Cottage Money Bank Box, Circa 1900

Majolica Cottage Money Bank Box, Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica cottage Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890
French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890

French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890. Asian inspiration. Decorated with peonies and pheasants.     

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar

French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful small marble mortar full with small fossils. France, circa 1750-1850 Weathered. H:9,5cm W:20,5cm D:20,5cm

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This olive jar is in sandstone, in a grey and brown color. It has been done in the south of France. It is stampted "20". The datation is 20th century.

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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890
Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Seven Early 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars
Set of Seven Early 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars

Set of Seven Early 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars

Located in New York, NY

A collection of seven apothecary jars in a Provence style. Each painted apothecary or pharmacy jar has a name and unique design painted on it. The colle...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Provincial Terracotta Vase, 19th‑Century
French Provincial Terracotta Vase, 19th‑Century

French Provincial Terracotta Vase, 19th‑Century

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautifully authentic example of mid‑19th‑century French provincial pottery, this terracotta vase embodies the rustic elegance and utilitarian craftsmanship of rural France. Hand‑f...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box

Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a truly unique antique box, not only does it have a faux book front. Fine inlay detail to the top - showcasing birds but it has a very cool hidden document storage...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 13.5"High
19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 13.5"High

19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 13.5"High

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Rustic condition with chips and patches of missing glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were ...

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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Large French Country Glazed Terracotta Oil Jardiniere
19th Century Large French Country Glazed Terracotta Oil Jardiniere

19th Century Large French Country Glazed Terracotta Oil Jardiniere

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial 19th-century French country stoneware oil jar featuring its original warm, honey-toned glaze. Generously proportioned with classic provincial lines, this piece showcase...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware, Terracotta

French Ceramic Water Cruche Jug with Handle and Lid
French Ceramic Water Cruche Jug with Handle and Lid

French Ceramic Water Cruche Jug with Handle and Lid

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming ceramic pottery from a market near Provence. Beautifully weathered jug with an amazing yellow glazed color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche from France.

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint, Earthenware

French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900

French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900

By Desvres

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen manufacture. Signed Arromanches.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

French Glass Cobalt Brown Color Bottle, 1930s
French Glass Cobalt Brown Color Bottle, 1930s

French Glass Cobalt Brown Color Bottle, 1930s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French Cobalt Brown Color Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s.

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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 12"High
19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 12"High

19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 12"High

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Good condition with minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used d...

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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy

Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy

By Bavent

Located in Austin, TX

Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1870
19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1870

19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1870

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with simple clover leaf shaped top. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Minor loss on upper right side. From Provence, a ...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar
French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar

French 19th Century Terracotta Olive Oil Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French terracotta olive oil/water jar from the 19th century, with wonderful glazes of vibrant orange and detailed cream and black decorations of fluid lines surrounding foliate des...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century
Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century

Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century

Located in IT

This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with a time-worn patina. Tradi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher

Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher

Located in Bradenton, FL

Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...

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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Brutalist Vide Poche, France, 1950, Olive Wood, Brown Color, Old Patina, Large
Brutalist Vide Poche, France, 1950, Olive Wood, Brown Color, Old Patina, Large

Brutalist Vide Poche, France, 1950, Olive Wood, Brown Color, Old Patina, Large

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This vide poche, can be seen as an abstract sculpture too. The form is free, and the wood is olive tree. This has been done in France in the 1950's. The patina is old, and it is a la...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Late 19th Century Small French Glazed Stoneware Jug Pitcher
Late 19th Century Small French Glazed Stoneware Jug Pitcher

Late 19th Century Small French Glazed Stoneware Jug Pitcher

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Found in a market north of Paris, this small antique French pitcher dates from the Late-19th Century. Charming jug standing alone or as a vase with fresh flowers inside. We also see ...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage French Country Reticulated Porcelain Rope-Form Cachepot, Circa 1960s
Vintage French Country Reticulated Porcelain Rope-Form Cachepot, Circa 1960s

Vintage French Country Reticulated Porcelain Rope-Form Cachepot, Circa 1960s

Located in Elkhart, IN

An elegant trompe l'oeil porcelain cachepot crafted in the form of a handwoven rope basket. Executed in glossy white ceramic, the intricate reticulated design convincingly mimics twi...

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1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century French Hand Crafted Copper Watering Can
18th Century French Hand Crafted Copper Watering Can

18th Century French Hand Crafted Copper Watering Can

Located in Hastings, GB

A beautiful 18th century hand crafted copper watering can, of great size and proportions, interesting detail to the top and side where you can see where the copper seams have been jo...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Primitive Hand-Thrown Handled Pottery Jar
Primitive Hand-Thrown Handled Pottery Jar

Primitive Hand-Thrown Handled Pottery Jar

Located in Chireno, TX

Primitive hand-thrown handled pottery jar from the Mediterranean. Circa 1800 in black-burnished finish. Two similar available - see last couple of photos. Sold individually and price...

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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Basket Tray with Painted Parrot
Antique Basket Tray with Painted Parrot

Antique Basket Tray with Painted Parrot

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handmade tray or basket with a faux bamboo border, two handles and a folksy parrot painted over a herringbone weave.

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20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box
Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box

Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Tustin, CA

Very pretty Limoges porcelain old fashion Victorian style lace up boot shoe shaped trinket box is handmade in France and features a white background with skillfully hand painted clusters of deep pink roses, vining green...

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Provincial Horloge Case Clock
French 19th Century Provincial Horloge Case Clock

French 19th Century Provincial Horloge Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A carved crest of a basket with flowers crowns this heavily carved oak case clock, c. mid 1800’s. A glazed-panel door just below the crest is flanked by sides with pierced half-moon...

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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown

Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This olive jar is in sandstone, in a brown color. It has been done in the south of France. The datation is 20th century.

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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Sandstone

Robert Picault  Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960
Robert Picault  Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960

Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960

By Robert Picault

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Beautiful hand painte Soup Tureens with lid by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. Two side small side handles and removable l...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming antique French provincial faience Quimper style inkwell from the French province of Saint-Quay-Portrieux, circa 1900. Signed on reverse. Thi...

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Boivin at Chateauroux. Movement has been professionally cleaned and is in working condition. 7 day clock...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Style French Animalier Bronze Sculpture Antoine-Louis Barye
Antique 19th Century Style French Animalier Bronze Sculpture Antoine-Louis Barye

Antique 19th Century Style French Animalier Bronze Sculpture Antoine-Louis Barye

By Antoine-Louis Barye

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A 19th-century-style French animalier bronze sculpture titled "Aigle, les ailes étendues, le bec ouvert" (Eagle with Wings Outstretched and Open Beak). This specific model was origin...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles

French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, three handles and great rustic character. Created in southern France during the 19th century,...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille
19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille

19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille

By Fives-Lille

Located in Austin, TX

19th century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille. Painted with flowers and insects. A second one is available.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Tall Case Clock by Avenol Pere in Cherry Wood
19th Century French Tall Case Clock by Avenol Pere in Cherry Wood

19th Century French Tall Case Clock by Avenol Pere in Cherry Wood

By Avenol Pere

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Horloge de Parquet or tall case clock from Brittany. Elegant solid cherry case in two parts, with book matched panels and a ch...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1850
19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1850

19th Century French Fariniere Box, Hand-Carved Walnut, Circa 1850

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with nicely detailed hand-carved floral relief on front panel. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Waxed patina. From Pro...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Vintage French Wicker Wine Baguette Bread Basket, Early 20th Century
Vintage French Wicker Wine Baguette Bread Basket, Early 20th Century

Vintage French Wicker Wine Baguette Bread Basket, Early 20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in France, this very charming French wicker basket that can hold two bottles of wine or one bottle and a baguette. We see this in a French kitchen or used on a table for a ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wicker

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco
Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco

Rare 19th Century French Provincial Oil Jar with Pinched Spout in Glazed Terraco

Located in BORGO, FR

A remarkable and highly decorative 19th century French Provincial terracotta oil jar, distinguished by its rare hand-formed pinched pouring spout and extraordinary weathered surface. Hand-thrown in Southern France, most likely in Provence, this large pottery vessel embodies the timeless beauty of vernacular craftsmanship. Originally used for storing and pouring olive oil, the jar features a generous rounded form, three substantial loop handles, and an unusually refined applied spout—an uncommon detail that makes this example particularly sought after by collectors of antique French pottery. What immediately sets this French oil jar...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Antique French Pinewood Candle Holders with Acanthus Décor, Circa 1840
Antique French Pinewood Candle Holders with Acanthus Décor, Circa 1840

Antique French Pinewood Candle Holders with Acanthus Décor, Circa 1840

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique French pair of early 19th Century candle holders on tripod base, carved out of Pinewood with acanthus leaf décor. Original polychrome silver gold patina, in good condition...

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Wood Rectangular Gold Gilt Art Frame
Antique Wood Rectangular Gold Gilt Art Frame

Antique Wood Rectangular Gold Gilt Art Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A charming frame from France that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainly captures that vintage Europ...

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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold

Antique Stoneware Urn Confit Pot
Antique Stoneware Urn Confit Pot

Antique Stoneware Urn Confit Pot

Located in New York, 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

Materials

Ceramic

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.