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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
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

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Gold

Pair of French Wirework Raisin Dryers
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of French wirework raisin dryers from the 20th century. Untouched and in totally original condition. No longer needed to dehydrate grapes, this pair would be fantastic as a livi...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wire

Rare monumental brutalist vase in sandstone from La Borne, France 1970
Located in leucate, FR
Large free-form sandstone vase with sun decoration. From La Borne, France. height 42cm, very good condition. 1970s. The origins of Bornoise pottery ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

French Country Yellow Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil yellow French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot Spain, Circa 1980s Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 5"H Good vintage condition. Mi...
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1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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Terracotta

19th Century French Confit Pot w Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic French confit pot is from the south of France and dates from the late 19th Century. Note the pretty tapered base that is unglazed. Confit pots were half-glazed for two r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Pottery

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with pine case and embossed brass pendulum. The case is from Normandy circa 1900-1920 and the movement is from Marseille...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass, Enamel

Rare French Majolica Roses Basket Sarreguemines Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Charming French Majolica roses basket signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920. The manufacture of Sarreguemines produced severals examples of baskets with fruits, more rarely with animals a...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Italian Marquetry Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century miniature Italian coffer, or hinged box, made of solid walnut with marquetry inlay of various woods and bookmatched bird's-eye map...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Birdseye Maple, Walnut

Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 13"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Rustic condition with crackled glaze, some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Antique Wood Rectangular Gold Silver Gilt Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A charming frame in both gold and silver gilt from France that is suitable for most style artwork including prints, watercolors as well as oil on board paintings. This frame certainl...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

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

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

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Wood

Vintage Kitchen French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Betschdorf Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This set of 3 Jars is in sandstone, in grey and blue colors. It has been done in the east of France. Betschdorf Pots. The datation is 20th century. Diam...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Sandstone

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 13.25"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900. W / 11.5 inches.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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Glass

Charming Faux Bois Tree Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Enhance your garden with this vintage faux bois tree planter, designed to mimic the natural texture of tree bark while offering durability with its concrete construction. This rustic...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Concrete, Composition

Decorative Vintage Transparen Glass Bottles in Glass, France circa 1960 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These glass decorative bottles, has been made in France, circa 1960. They are typical French procencial Style shape, in a Transparent color.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Glass

Antique French Ochre Terracotta Olive Oil Jar Jug Amphora Vase Vessel 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French handcrafted terra cotta olive oil jar / water jug featuring a round shape with footed base, molded rim, large handle, narrow spout, finished in a yellow glaze with ora...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Very Large Early 20th Century french Wicker basket
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Oversized Early 20th Century French Wicker Basket Introducing this wonderful oversized early 20th-century French wicker basket, featuring twin handles for easy carrying. Crafted, li...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wicker

Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain double thimble shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and features pretty multi-colored flowers surrounding each side of the double thi...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Anduze Jars with Brown and Green Glaze and Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Anduze jars from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Elevate your outdoor space with this captivating pair of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Collection of 18th-19th Century French Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing collection of five pewter candlesticks. They are all different and unique, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered, dented and small losses but these imperfections help authenti...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Pewter

French Provincial 1880s Green Glazed Oblong Terracotta Jar with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed terracotta jar circa 1880 with oblong body, nicely weathered appearance and small base. Add a touch of rustic charm to your space with this exquisite...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

French Yellow Glaze Confit Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" The Confit Pot is a charming piece of traditional pottery with roots i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay

Early 19th Century French Rectangular Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in the Provence region this wooden rectangular frame has fantastic gilt and patina. Add some vintage charm to your favorite water color, print or oil painting with this attr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood, Paint

Little flower
Located in Paris, FR
A jewelry box created as a tribute to the American musician and composer Sidney Bechet, by one of the leading figures in 20th-century French ceramics, who turned her art into an ode ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Enamel, Gold Leaf

Box Bird bronze
Located in Paris, FR
This elongated box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated with gold enamel. For Mithé Espelt, the object is an essential element of the boudoir. It is both useful and an od...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Large Old Dish from the DIGOIN-SARREGUEMINES factory, White Enameled Faience
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very large 1930 Enameled earthenware dish by DIGOIN-SARREGUEMINES . with the stamp underneath.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Large Antique 19th Century Hammered French Copper Water Jug with Handle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful antique French Water jug in copper. This handmade jug dates from the late-19th Century and is a great exemple of craftsmanship from this era. Most likely made by a local ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

French 19th Century Copper Watering Can
Located in Buisson, FR
Stunning copper watering can with great green patina, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered and small losses. Great to use as a decorative object in or outside. Might have leaks.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

Medium French Early 20th C Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 9.5” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides w...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Arched Wall Floor Mirror
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern arched long mirror, perfect in any room or in a bedroom. The mirror can be eithr wall mounted or just stand on the floor thanks to its feet...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Mirror

Vintage Amber Glass 20 L Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn Irregularities in the glass and marks of use that give it all its charm. Amber color. 5.28 US gallon or 20 L Very good condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Glass

XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century
Located in Trensacq, FR
Extra large French earthenware pot early 20th century XL earthenware preserving confit 'gres' pot. Early 20th century handcrafted and glazed. Great d...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Earthenware

19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.   
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Porcelain Collectible Box Cat with Mouse
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Porcelain collectible box, exquisite piece of Art handcrafted decorative box figure with a cat on top and mouse on the bottom corner. Studio USA is a well-known manufacturer of fine ...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Colorful Glazed Terracotta Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Colorful glazed terracotta passata bowl from Southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in the Italian c...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Belgian Black Marble

1920s French Sarreguemines Fruit or Cake Stand
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Sarreguemines bowl on foot with colorful floral and geometric decorations. To be used as serveware, cake stand or decorative centerpiece. Stamped under base. Beautiful vinta...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Dark Brown Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase in an Antique Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" On offer is this Large Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase. Sourced in the...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman
By P. Stotz
Located in Dereham, GB
C19th French Bronze figure of a Gentleman Sitting on a stool in deep thought very good quality casting good detail C19th Rococo Shaped stool Red Platform marble base, on top of curv...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

The Two Doves and the Branch
Located in Paris, FR
Radiance in a corner This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated with orange and scarlet polychrome enamels. For Mithé Espelt, the object is an essential elemen...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Wood

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine early 19th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Provence made of solid walnut. The case is in three parts with paneled sides and beautiful hand carvings...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Pair of Large Danish 1900's Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Charming Blue and White Painted Cylindric Kitchen Tins, Denmark circa 1910. The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted ...
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Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Tin

collection of 5 Antique French Studded Petanque Game Balls
Located in Stamford, CT
A collection of 5 antique Petanque French studded game balls. Petanque is similar the the Italian game Bocce. These game balls are hand made starting with a wooden core and surrounde...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 13"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Minor chips and losses to glaze, hairline crack near top. These ordinary earthenware vesse...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Ours Polaire Pierre Chenet grande en bronze à patine brune Français circa 2000
Located in London, England
La sculpture représentant un ours polaire, créée par l'artiste Pierre Chenet, incarne l'alliance parfaite entre la force brute de la nature et l'élégance du travail artisanal. Réalis...
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Early 2000s French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand-crafted in Provincial Burgundy, France, late 18th / ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Straw

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

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Terracotta

Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of french church two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze decorated with leaf motifs, beautiful aged patina, France, mid-19th century. For indoor and outdoor use.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass, Bronze

Pair French Empire Glass Amphora Urns Ormolu Mounts Vases
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning pair of French Empire cut glass and ormolu urns This architectural pair stand in at nearly five feet tall so very impressive! They are the classic campana shape Stunning col...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Morbier Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
A painted case, enamel dial with brass surround and an elaborately decorated pendulum are the defining characteristics of a Morbier clock. At nearly eigh...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Pine

Large Rectangular Planter Basket with Rustic Metal Liner, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Low Profile Roped Planter Basket with Tin Insert Very versatile vessel that can be used indoors or outdoors on a covered outside porch. Wonderful patina on this vintage piec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Tin

French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Cobalt Blue Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Glass

French Glazed Confit Pot Planter in Yellow Ochre
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This antique French confit pot dates from early 20th Century. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally used for storing preserves. Nowadays they can been seen standin...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Pottery, Earthenware

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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