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
19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot in Yellow Ochre
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This antique French confit pot dates from Mid-19th Century. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally used for storing preserves. Nowadays they can been seen standing ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with a time-worn patina. Tradi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Joseph Landais Palissy Majolica Palissy Fish Platter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Joseph Landais French Palissy Majolica wall platter which features a pike, various other fish and an eel. Blue decorative border around edges. Coloration: cream, blue, brown, are pre...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large French Provincial Faience Hand Painted Flower, Butterfly, Dragonfly Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large French Provincial style faience covered box profusely decorated with vibrant bouquets of flowers against a marvelous craquelure background. The cover topped with fiv...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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
Early 19th Century French Pair of Glazed Terracotta Resin Dishes
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of resin dishes in glazed terracotta.
In the South West of France, the country named Landes was a poor country having very few natural resources, the inhabitants lived on meager harvests whose land was manured by their flocks of sheep.
The Landais also exploited the resin of the maritime pine: it was collected at the foot of the tree using a very artisanal technique which offered low yields: tapping with “crot” (from the Gascon cròt: hole). To harvest the resin, ancient resin workers dug a hole at the foot of the pine, generally between the roots, which they lined with moss. The resin obtained, if it had not crystallized on the care before arriving at the base of the pine, was full of impurities: twigs, sand, insects, and it contained very little turpentine. A first progress was to put dishes at the bottom of these holes which made it possible to collect the resin with fewer impurities,
In 1844, the resin pot...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase
By Desvres
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous antique French Provincial faience Armorial snake handled bough pot vase with three Armorial shields depicting a Fleur-de-Lis, a Cross and a V shaped emblem topped by a large...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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, ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
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
Materials
Glass
Pair of Basque “Peasant” Creche Figures Papier Mache
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of paper mache crèche figurines depicting Basque peasants in period costume, the man dancing with a tambourine and the woman with an apron.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
Porcelain Collectible Box Cat with Mouse
By Limoges
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$156 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Louis Lourioux Porcelain Shell Bird Motif Le Faune Trinket Dish, France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite porcelain trinket dish or catchall by Louis Lourioux. Crafted from fine porcelain, this small dish is created in the shape of a clamshe...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Monumental Figures of a Duke & Duchess
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Cent) white painted monumental figures of a Duke & Duchess on square bases. (att. to be patron saints of a provincial French town & used in an annual parade)
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$95,000 / set
Ours Polaire Pierre Chenet grande en bronze à patine brune Français circa 2000
By Chenet
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...
Category
Early 2000s French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Category
19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Designer Stool
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern designer stool, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as well as in any bathroom. This charming piece is in the typical style ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare French Majolica Poodle Keller & Guerin Pitcher Saint Clement, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica black poodle signed Keller & Guerin Pitcher Saint Clement, Circa 1900.
Measure: Height / 12 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Ea...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
$1,049 / set
Antique French Grape Gathering Hod, Chateauneuf du Pape, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique French Grape Gathering Hod, Chateauneuf du Pape, early 20th Century. Hand-painted zinc hod featuring the Chateauneuf du Pape coat of arms.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Zinc
$862 Sale Price
25% Off
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
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
Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th pair of French Faience Candlestick with the Rouen Decor, from the faiencerie of Desvres, signed on bottom Mosanic. Note : one chip on the top. See last picture.
Dimen...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Grande Coupe en céramique émaillée Francaise Vallauris French Riviera Circa 1970
By Vallauris AM
Located in London, England
Cette belle coupe en céramique émaillée beige, de très grandes dimensions, arbore un décor incisé floral qui captive par sa délicatesse. En magnifique état, elle a traversé les décen...
Category
1970s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Stone Mortar
Located in Houston, TX
19th century stone mortar from France. Hand-carved alabaster mortar in a conical shape with four handles. One handle notched with a channel for pouring. Beautiful as a sculptural acc...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Maccoy Ceramic Vide Poche Blue Color 1960 United States
By Guy Maccoy
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Vide Poche by Maccoy from United States, 1960s. Blue glaze with Blue painted motif.
Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Iron Candelabra
Located in Washington, DC
A heavy cast iron three prong Candelabra
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$1,800
Rare Large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Glass Pot with a Lid Box or Bottle, Transparent Color, France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These Glass pot are in Glass. They have a glass lid too. The condition is Good It has been done in France, circa 1970.
Canbe used as bottle, boxes or Pot.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Antique French Table Clock in Bronze from the Carlo X Era
Located in Milano, IT
An antique table clock in gilded and bronzed bronze, made in France during the Carlo X era, represents an authentic masterpiece of the art and hor...
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$3,825 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Majolica Parrot Tobacco Jar Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica tobacco jar with a parrot Onnaing, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pot à tabac Roger Capron décor "soleils" en céramique Française Vallauris 1970
By Roger Capron
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...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
English Country Trompe L'oeil Brass Cachepot or Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous English country or French Provincial solid brass cachepot, planter, or vase with a trompe l'oeil rope
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11.25"W x 9.25"D x 4.25"H.
Good o...
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern basket or container, perfect in any next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storage as well as in any bathroom as bathrobe and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900.
W / 11.5 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "empl. cicut," from 19th century France. Three jars are available, but sold individuall...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica money bank books made by Onnaing. The piece was crafted, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Vintage French Provincial Rattan Lidded Handled Basket
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan picnic basket, 1980s, France.
Large Mid-Century Modern vintage French Provincial rattan lidded handled pic...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
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, ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter
By Onnaing
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French Majolica Barbotine Jardinière Hunt Stag Onnaing Cache Pot Planter.
Direct from France, a gorgeous 19th century antique French majolica jardinière or cache pot!
The ca...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress by Jean-Antoin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular French 19th century bronze statue of Diana the Huntress, signed by HOUDON. This wonderful statue is raised by a circular moulded bronze base. The nude Diana is absolutely...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Olive Branch Candle Holder from Provence
Located in New York, NY
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this Olive Branch Candle Holder is a testament to the exquisite artisanship of Provence, France. Each piece, handmade, embodies the seren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Cast Iron Decorative Tray (1)
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron swiveling tray created in France circa 1900. This metal organizer communicate a sense of refinement and age, through its finely crafted details and sturdy materiality. Th...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra
Combine your candelabra and flower vase into one elegant piece. The central vase...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Early 20th C. French Terracotta Vase or Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and whimsical, limited edition Limoges porcelain Halloween motif miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and fe...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glaze Terra Cotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial terra cotta wine jug.
Provence, circa 1880
Measures: 10.5” H, 7” D.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
French Provincial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
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