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 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vase Roger Capron en céramique Francais Vallauris French Riviera 1950 vintage
Located in London, England
Vase cornet Roger Capron en céramique blanche émaillée, décor floral bleu et violet. Le design de ce vase fut crée dans les années 50 et sa production se fut de 1953 à 1965.
Roger C...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Bronze Decorative Fireplace Andirons; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
19th C Bronze/brass fireplace ware with acanthus leaves & urn.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$497 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Early 19th Century French Tole Metal Bread Basket
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, a charming French lacquered painted tole basket in an amazing faux amber style. This basket would be useful on a French table for serving baguettes, bread or even...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint, Earthenware
Salviati Murano Glass 17th Century Figurine Figure Man Gold Leaf Cranberry Italy
By Salviati
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This beautifully detailed Murano glass figurine by Salviati, bearing its original manufacturer label, is a captivating revival of 17th-century classical style, crafted in Italy circa...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
18th Century French Auvergne Walnut Oil Jar – Antique Rustic Collectible
Located in Milano, IT
This rare 18th-century Auvergne French walnut oil jar is a stunning antique with rich historical significance. Handcrafted in the Auvergne region of Fra...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Faience Barber Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
An iconic piece of French history Is this antique French Faience plat a barbe (Barber's Bowl) created by bolosunes masters in Samadet, a commune...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
$167 Sale Price
39% Off
19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Provincial wooden candle or salt box with slide lid. Slide top has beautifully carved floral motif. Box can be standing or hanging (Has twine hanger on affixed to...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vase Accolay en céramique grès émaillé Bleu France Circa 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Le vase Accolay en céramique grès émaillé bleu, produit en France dans les années 1970, est une œuvre emblématique de l'artisanat de cette époque. Représentant l'esprit créatif de la...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Faience Shaving Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French faience men's shaving bowl, having lovely and delicately hand painted birds and flowers. Signed en verso and with copper wire for wall h...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Pottery
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottles, Set of 5
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of five 19th century French globular form amber glass demijohn bottles with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1850-1860
Dimensions (left to right):
18"H x 16" Diam...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book Hand-Painted France
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book, Hand-Painted, France, ca. 20th Century
A charming hand-painted Limoges porcelain trinket box featuring an adorable teddy bear s...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
By L'Ideale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s.
The jars were repurposed for storing veget...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Paper
French Late 18th-early 19th C. Fine Cherry Tall Case Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A neoclassical style case with pilaster supports and a chapeau de gendarme bonnet, A glazed door over the face with enamel dial and lovely repousse brass surround topped with sea mon...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Cherry
French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Papier Mâché Cow Head
Located in Houston, TX
Antique papier mâché cow head dating to early 20th century, France.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger'
Located in Houston, TX
Nevers Faience 'Pot a Oranger' adorned with painted farmhouse scenes and scrolled decoration in shades of blue (camaieu bleu). This circa 1780-1800 tin-g...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Antique French Terracotta Pot with Aged Patina
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking antique French terracotta urn, this piece showcases a timeless patina that has developed beautifully over decades. The urn's elegant rounded silhouette and weathered textu...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large French Blown Clear Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in Miami, FL
Early 1900 hundreds blown glass demijohn bottle, France. This huge outstanding vessel is tall and sturdy. It's large mouth allows the bottle to hold a l...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vase Jean de Lespinasse en céramique bleu français Vallauris Côte-d'Azur 1960
Located in London, England
Le vase Jean de Lespinasse, en céramique bleue, est une pièce emblématique qui incarne l'élégance et la maîtrise artisanale des années 1960-70. Jean de Lespinasse, fondateur de la so...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Swedish Hammered Copper Jardiniere Planter, circa 1900s
By Copper Craft
Located in Bromma, SE
Early 20th century Swedish hand-crafted Hammered Copper Pot Jardiniere Planter with iron handles. This heavy duty jardiniere planter was originally a fish poacher or poissoniere.
It ...
Category
20th Century Swedish French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
$894 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Petite Anduze Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Petite Anduze jars in tricolor brown, green and yellow glaze. Hand-made circa 1910-1949 by the Boisset Poterie. Beautiful color and patina from decades of natural wear and us...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$4,800 / set
Large Antique French Provincial Grape Harvest Wicker Basket with Single Handle
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Porcelain Collectible Box Cat with Mouse
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, 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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
$1,232 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare Artist Made Small Ceramic French Collum Capital Mortar
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This small antique French mortar was sourced in the south of France. It's an iconic and traditional kitchen object found all over France. Its traditional use was and still is to grin...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
$285 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Large Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large porcelain vases in an overall white hue and completed with a gloss glaze.
CIRCA: 20th Century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
French Classical 19th Century Anduze Multi-Colored Glazed Vase with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Anduze vase from the 19th century with brown, green and yellow glaze, molded handles and swag motifs. Enhance your outdoor space with this stunning French Anduze vase from t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Provincial Rattan Planter Chachepot
Located in Brescia, IT
Natural materials and Minimalist style, are the features of this square rattan basket,
useful for planter or fire wood.
Perfect in every kitchen or dining room
We suggest indoor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Late 19th Century French Griotte Marble Urns, a Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine pair of French ormolu bronze-mounted rouge Griotte marble urns with bronze mask handles, leaves with a flame finial top.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Griotte Marble
$19,500 / set
Large 19th Century French Faience Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
This large and beautifully decorated colorful faience vase was made in France in the 19th century. Signature on the bottom. Painted with a scene of an amorous couple on the front, th...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Pottery
French, 18th Century, Large Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Large wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
H:45cm W:19cm D:18cm .More photo's are available on request.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$683 Sale Price
41% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Round Ceramic Gilt Greek Key Bowls with Silhouettes France - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of French ceramic bowls. Each bowl is marked with "Made in France" in black on the bottom. The crisp white blanc de chine is decorated with maroon, black, and gold G...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Horse Head
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Heavy solid metal horse head. Rich details and expression. Deceivingly heavy at 15.8lbs.
Category
20th Century Unknown French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$2,260
19th Century French Anduze Pot
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Anduze Pot with drip glaze in a raised relief
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Confit Pot from Provence
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming 19th-century French confit pot from the Provence region, beautifully worn with time and use. Crafted circa 1880, this rustic earthenware vessel was originally used for pre...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Paint, Clay, Earthenware
Vintage French Rose Glazed Earthenware Centerpiece Woven Tableware
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Antique Yellow Glazed Jardinieres or Floor Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of architecturally interesting French jardinieres hand crafted in terra cotta in a bold scale with classic form having an alluring yellow glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Blown Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French globular form hand blown green glass Dame Jeanne, or demijohn, bottle encased in two layers of woven wicker and thick braided rope. Layers of different ki...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Blown Glass
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT RIIABAR'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT RIIABAR'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded,...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
17th-18th Century, French Sandstone Mortar and Pestle
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing and very rare sandstone mortar with its wooden pestle, France, circa 1650-1750. Great eyecatcher.
Wonderful weathered condition.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
$445 Sale Price
52% Off
Antique French Carved Planter Breton Brittany Oak Doll Bed Fireside Box c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Carved Planter Breton Brittany Oak Doll Bed Fireside Box c1890.
Direct from the Brittany region of France, and one of the most unique treasures we’ve found in quite s...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'BUTYR: CACAO'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'BUTYR: CACAO'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
1960s Signed Vallauris Fréres Massier Woven Ceramic Bowl
By Vallauris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A woven ceramic bowl from Vallauris by Clement and Jerome Massier.
Marked by les Fréres Massier on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
Pair of Terracotta Artichoke Garnitures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian glazed terracotta artichoke garnitures with classical form, alluring variegated color, and time worn finish.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$3,250 / set
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 12"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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'UNG: SULPH'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'UNG: SULPH'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare wooden mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered and but in a good condition. H:12,5cm W:31cm D:31cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$410 Sale Price
48% Off
18th / 19th C! Antique French Provincial Style, Carved, 125 H, Longcase Clock!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 18th / 19th C! Antique French Provincial Style, Carved, 125 H, Longcase Clock!!
Antique Clock, Longcase, French Provincial, Style, Carved, 125 inches H, 18th / 19th C, 17...
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Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'RAD: BUTNE'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'RAD: BUTNE'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Flowers Jewellery box
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
Glazed ceramic jewellery box with flowers and blackened wooden base.
This beautiful jewelry box is topped with a stamped earthenware lid and decorated with a floral enamel motif fea...
Category
1960s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$1,784
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
Materials
Bronze
$547 Sale Price
20% Off
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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