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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 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

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

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

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Faience

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. 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

Vintage French Amber Glass Demijohn / Bonbonne Ambrée Brune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (early 20th Century, France). Composed of attractive amber free-blown glass exhibiting trapped air bubbles within the g...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Box, France, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Paris by Fabienne Jouvin, 1980s. Very good condition with signs of usage and patina.
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Enamel

19th Century French Vineyard Grape Hod From Chateau Suau, Barsac
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Vineyard Grape Hod From Chateau Suau, Barsac A French Grape Pickers’s Hod from the Gironde Region in the South West of France, this galvanised hod would have bee...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large Antique Hammered Copper Cauldron
Located in Ross, CA
Large antique hammered copper cauldron with handle. Uniquely shaped, larger in the middle than the top and base. Great for a French decor, flowers or holding wine and other drinks. ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

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

Collection of Eight 19th Century Apothecary Jars
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Un-usual set of eight large late 19th Century apothecary jars. Each jar has been made using a vibrant yellow glass with super quality gilt edge labels and original tin lids with a r...
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19th Century French Antique 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 Trompe L'oeil Pate Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe L'oeil pate tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900, Pate en croute.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Pair of Continental Baluster Handled Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of continental Baluster Handles Porcelain vases, 19th c., with gilt decoration and hand-painted reserves of sciences of India.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

19th Century French Rust Yellow Glazed Pitcher Pot with Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in Provence, this antique French pitcher dates from the late nineteenth-century. Handmade in France, this pitcher features a nicely wea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Stoneware

19th Century French Blue Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing and almost impossible to find blue color France, circa 1850 Good but weather...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Ceramic Pot, or Bottle, Brown Color, France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceramic pot is in Ceramic. The decorative Patterns are flowers in ceramic. It has been done in South of France, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

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Ceramic

Pot à tabac Roger Capron décor "soleils" en céramique Française Vallauris 1970
Located in London, England
Le pot de tabac, véritable emblème de la culture française, est un objet chargé d'histoire et de tradition qui remonte à plusieurs siècles. Initialement conçu pour conserver le tabac et en faciliter l'utilisation, cet accessoire typiquement français a rapidement transcendé son utilitaire pour devenir un symbole de raffinement et d'élégance. Au fil du temps, les fumeurs français ont montré un intérêt croissant pour des solutions à la fois pratiques et esthétiques pour stocker leur tabac. Les artisans, inspirés par cette demande, ont commencé à créer des pots...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Italian Reticulated Cast Iron Cachepot Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful baroque style white reticulated cast iron cachepot planter Italy, circa mid-20th century Measures: 17"W x 11"D x 3.5"H Good original vintage condition. Minor su...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900t III III Pop
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French White Pony Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French velocipede of a white pony, the horse of polychromed wood with horsehair mane and set upon an iron tricycle. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

French 'Les Deux Rats Et L'Oeuf' Marble Mounted Bronze Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique French novelty bronze inkwell modeled as 'Les deux rats et l'oeuf' mounted on a red veined marble base and dating from the latter 19th century. The inkwell is based on the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Two Candle Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Empire Bouillotte two candelabra lamp with shade. Candelabra light only, no power source. Parcel gilt base, two scrolling ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

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

Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming handcrafted Provincial French woven wire work basket, circa 1900. A well-executed nicely shaped 'pannier' with moveable handles and decorative loop...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wire

French Limoges Heart Shaped Floral Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Vintage Limoges heart trinket box hand-painted. The underside of the box is marked Limoges France. This piece would certainly make a...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Gold, Brass

French Ceramic Water Cruche Jug with Handle and Lid
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming authentic piece of pottery from Provence. Beautifully weathered jug with an amazing neutral glazed color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche from France.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Paint

French Neck Leather Magazine Holder in the Style of Jacques Adnet, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
French neck leather magazine holder in the style of Jacques Adnet, 1960s Thick stitched leather with a very nice patina and signs of wear and tear that comes with time.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Leather

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

French Terracotta Majolica Dog Normandy Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Terra Cotta Majolica Dog Normandy Circa 1900. decorated with Cornflowers called Barbeaux in France. in the style and period of Emile Galle.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Antique French Decorative Terracotta Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite antique European terracotta urn is a testament to timeless craftsmanship, boasting a beautifully weathered patina and intricate etched detailing. Its classic rounded s...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

19th Century French Provençal Walnut Fariniere, or Flour Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French Provençal fariniere, or decorative flour box made of walnut with simple linear decoration of wheat and a flower urn. Waxed patina. This beautifully craft...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any interior next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bath...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Large Dark Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase
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 a r...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Limoges France Oval Scalloped Porcelain Box With High Relief Rocaille Trim
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain oval scalloped shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in a soft mauve color and features high relief white rocaille and shell motif porcelain tri...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot Spain, Circa 1980s Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 6.25"H Good vintage condition. Minor...
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1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Rooster Massier Jardiniere
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful Majolica rooster jardiniere laying on a pink and brown wall attributed to Jerome Massier, circa 1890. Reference / Page 98 " Barbotine...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

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

Rustic Country French Copper & Iron Handled Turbotiere Fish Poacher, c. 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand made, French Copper Turbotiere, a Turbo fish Poacher with iron handles, France c. 1830-1850. Weighing a heavy SEVEN pounds! This copper and iron, diamond shaped fish poache...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper, Iron

French Majolica Elephant Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica elephant pitcher signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Gold Leaf Crown Sculpture Fragment on Thick Lucite Base, 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This rare 19th Century French gilt wood and rope fragment is a captivating piece of history as well as a striking standalone decorative accent. This unique sculpture features organic...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Rope, Lucite, Wood

Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Double Handled Vases, France, Set of 2
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A pair of large absolutely stunning French vases with a Mediterranean French Riviera look. Hand-painted decoration of a knight and dragons in the traditional colors of yellow, brown ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the time and is often considered a beautiful decorative item. Carved eggs were often craft...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

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

French Terracotta Majolica Dog Normandy Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Terra Cotta Majolica Dog Normandy Circa 1900. decorated with Cornflowers called Barbeaux in France. in the style and period of Emile Galle.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11.5"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Very Pretty Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Hat Shaped Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain miniature hat shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features vining floral motif with rich 24-karat gold accents. Box features ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

French Majolica Flowers Basket With Bird Jean Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica flowers (pansies and daisies) basket with bird signed Jean Massier, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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

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

1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Organic Vase
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern vase, perfect in any room, next to a sofa or in a bedroom and bathroom to give a special accent. This charming piece is in the typical styl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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

A Hand-Carved Wooden Catchall - France - 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful hand-carved catchall made from a single piece of aged wood. The surface reveals expressive gouge marks and a rich, time-worn patina. Natural wear and old wormholes add ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Fruitwood

Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique French metal wire egg decorative basket, rustic French farmhouse decor with collapsible zigzag lids and two folding handles, loop feet, the basket has...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal

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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