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
Returnable Items Only
French Majolica Fish Jardiniere Fives Lille Circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Fish jardiniere Dieppe Fives Lille Circa 1900.
9.3 inches Lenght.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid 19th Century French 40s Gilt Crystal Candy Dish With Lid
Located in Pasadena, CA
French 40s Gilt Crystal Candy Dish With Lid marked on the inner cup. This Candy Dish has bird motif ad gilt around the trim of the dish/cup.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Yellow Copper Double Boiler Pot
Located in High Point, NC
A metal pot with a lid created in 19th century France. Expertly crafted, and expelling a sense of articulate design, this unique pot captures one’s attention immediately. With a smal...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Large Red French Severs Painted Porcelain Trumpet Vase
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 19th Century Large Red French Severs Painted Porcelain Trumpet Vase
This amazing Severs 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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Bulbous-Form Light Green Demijohn with Cork Stopper
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pale green demijohn/carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. Early 20th Century, France).
Composed of 'blown-to-mold' glass (a method accepted ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Cork
Antique French Empire Solid Marble with Brass Accents Corinthian Pillar Stand
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique circa 1880 French marble pillar pedestal with gold gilt brass accents
A very good looking and well made antique marble pillar...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Vase Jacques Pouchain en céramique émaillé française Dieulefit 1960 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Jacques Pouchain (1927-2015) POET LAVAL- DIEULEFIT
Designer il interrompt ses études pour s'orienter sur la céramique.
Il crée des pièces utilisant souvent un émail blanc posé sur un...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware oven dish Decorative Dish With flowers decoration Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a Earthenware dish that goes to the oven. It has been done in France circa 1960. Yellow and Brown color.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th C French Large Mustard Color Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 11.75” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Green Glazed Earthenware Castelnaudary Planter / Vase
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful glazed earthenware castelnaudary planter, France, circa 1850-1900, Good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
19thc French Marble Alabaster Hand Carved Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Hand carved marble alabaster figural woman statue holding up a vase/canister bare foot in traditional working garments. Heavy base. Heavy item.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Large French Early 20th C Yellow Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 13.5” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French 19th Century Copper Fish Kettle
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fabulous French 19th century copper poissonniere or fish kettle. This long and extremely heavy rectangular pot was crafted of solid copper and retai...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Wall Boxes in Cooper and Wood France 1960 Brown color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This wall boxes set, is in wood and Copper engraved plates. The colors are brown, and it has been made in France circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
French Boite à Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid walnut with hinged lid and small drawer. A rustic hand-crafted box with dark waxed finish. This box was used to s...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Antique French Umber Glazed Lidded Bowl, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade antique, rustic French stoneware decorative lidded bowl with two large semicircle handles. Thick umber glaze. Beautiful vintage condition consistent with age.
France, early ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Salt Sugar and Coffee Boxes Kitchen wall set in Ceramic and Wood France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This wall Decoration is a Kitchen boxes set, for Coffee, Salt and Sugar boxes.
You haved hanged some ceramic and wood fork and spoons, hand painted.
It has ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
Antique French Cast Iron Faux Bois Crucifix Cross, 19th Century
Located in Sheridan, CO
French cast iron cross, 19th century. This faux bois iron cross features trailing foliates, centering Corpus Christi, over reeds.
Dimension...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Large Antique French Provincial Grape Harvest Wicker Basket with Single Handle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Antique South of France Provincial Grape Harvest Basket Handwoven Wicker with single handle.
Old weathered surface, great structural condition, circa 1940.
This large woven bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Monkey Pitcher Jug 19th Century Bodlet Vaudancourt
Located in Mimizan, FR
Antique Monkey Pitcher or Jar by Bodlet Vaudancourt 1840
Very rare pottery from France
Very good Antique Condition with minor marks to the neck as sho...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
French, 17/18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village.
France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
Measurement is with the wooden base.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Two Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, two handles and great rustic character. Created in so...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scene - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Old Paris Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scenes - Pair
This beautiful pair of Porcelain Gilded Vases from France have a hand painted courting scene...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Belgian French Cooking Pot
Located in High Point, NC
A brass pot from 19th century France. Totally handmade, this pot features a beautiful oxidized patina layering the original polished finish. These artisanally crafted pots were made with care and detail, along with high quality materials produced locally through sustainable methods. Whether you're intrigued by the rustic materials and techniques used by craftspeople of the past, or searching for a story to inspire your space. This brass pot calls to mind embers in a stone hearth...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Terracotta Vase or Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A small earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze with green drips. Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot Glazed Earthenware Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A large authentic 19th century French confit pot or jar. This pot is full of character, handcrafted and glazed with two charming handles, known as 'ears'. These jars were used for st...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
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
Early 20th C French Green Two Handle Pot with Mustard Gold Base
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this circa 1910 traditional rustic French pot has two curved handles and a jade green glaze with mustard gold under glaze. Some scattered wear with flakes to glaze b...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Earthenware Pot, late 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This four-handled earthenware pot is a captivating piece that exudes both rustic charm and functionality. Crafted with skill and attention to detail, it showcases the timeless beauty...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
French Pair World War i Brass Thistle & Cross of Lorraine Shells Casing
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I
Very typical of this war because the freedom of Alsace and Lorraine was one of the many issues at stake in this confrontati...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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
...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware vase with twisted Handles Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
An authentic 19th century French Vase This vase is full of character, handcrafted and glazed with 3 charming twisted handles. It would be beautiful with a bouquet of flowers or used...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Earthenware Vide Poche Decorative Dish Representing a Bird Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a Earthenware dish or Vide poche, representing a Bird. It has been done in France circa 1960. Vallauris. Black and Green color.
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Painted French Favrile Ceramic Vase for Tiffany & Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Fabulous French vase made in France & signed "made in France for Tiffany & Co."
Exquisite colors & patterns depicting panels with flowers & leaves. The background surrounding the flo...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Majestic & huge abstract vase in enamelled sandstone, La Borne, France, 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Glazed stoneware Abstract sculpture or vase.
Definitely representing a woman's bust, or let your imagination run wild.
Superb work of modeling and cooking (certainly over a wood fi...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone, Enamel
Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Covered Box
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered box
By Fitz & Floyd
Japan, circa 1980s
Measures: 7.25"W x 4"D x 3.13"H
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Designer Bamboo Rattan Bohemian Organic Basket Container
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Georges GOUZY earthenware vase, fish design and polychrome enamel, France 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Georges GOUZY
An earthenware baluster vase with fish design and polychrome enamel.
Carved signature, " G. Gouzy - L'atelier Bormes "
Unique w...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Stoneware Champagne Bucket with Blue Colored Floral Decor Frame
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Champagne bucket with Blue colored floral decor frame.
Champagne cooler.
Ice bucket.
Stoneware signed, France Circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
19th century terracotta vase
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This terracotta vase is a unique and authentic piece of history for any interior. The vase was made in the 19th century and has a beautiful reddish-brown color that radiates warmth a...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Small French 18th-19th Century Alabaster Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely and rare small alabaster mortar, France, circa 1750-1850.
Weathered but good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Auguste Moreau French Bronze Seated Young Woman Sculpture Paris
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique bronze sculpture with beautiful patina, mounted on a black marble base, portraying the seated figure of a young woman in pastoral garb with flowers in her lap, designed by A....
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottles Set of 2 Circa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Cobalt Blue Pharmacy Bottles
Green botttle
Dimention
1- diameter 8 cm High 34 cm
2- diameter 10 cm High 23 cm
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Antique French Repousse Brass Jardinière Oval Planter Renaissance Drink Server
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Repousse Brass Jardinière Oval Planter Renaissance Drink Server.
Direct from France, one of several amazing pieces of antique French brass in our most recent container! This lovely antique brass French jardiniere...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Glass Obelisk Candelabras by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern neoclassical glass Obelisk candelabras by Baccarat. Handblown, etched and beveled translucent crystal. They also feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Cast Iron Decorative Trays, Set of Three
Located in High Point, NC
A set of cast iron swiveling trays created in France circa 1900. These three identical metal organizers communicate a sense of refinement and age, thro...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century highly decorative Parisian vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Paris two handled vases, delicately painted with kitten amongst flowers on a bluish ground, painted all around with a variety of coloured flowers.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Faience Bottle Beige Color, with Flower Decoration Pattern France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A pair of oil and vinegar bottles in Faince in Beige color. It has been made in France durint the 19th Century.
Decorated with flowers and Rooster pattern.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose f...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Brutalist Root Wood Vide Poche or Bowl 1960 France with Old Patina Riviera
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a French midcentury, dish, bowl, or Vide-Poche, free form, with it's old patina. This is coming from south of France, with it's French Rivieria accents. This was a time when ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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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