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
Pair of French, 19th Century Metal Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pair of metal lanterns, France, circa 1850-1900.
Weathered and old repairs ( glass once replaced )
Measures: H:28-32cm W:12-15cm D:12-15cm
Measurement here below of the larges...
Category
19th 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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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
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.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Working French 19th C. Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock By Bernard To
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A French provincial Comtoise Mobler tall case clock in faux painted finish with green hand-painted decoration, embossed metal pendulum and face surround, side access panels, convex...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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 ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Ceramic
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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900.
Inspired by Rouen manufacture.
Signed Arromanches.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Amber with Bronze Murano Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Bowl made of Murano glass. Colored bronze and Amber.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in North Hollywood, 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
Materials
Metal
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 ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Green and Mustard Two Handle Vase with Narrow Neck
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French vase dates from approximately 1910. This piece stands 14.75” high and has a body with 8-1/4” diameter at the base and two shoulder form handles on the si...
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Early 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...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone, Enamel
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Zinc
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 ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Provincial Country Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French provincial country wooden storage caddy tool box desk organizer. Item features an attractive distressed finish, wonderful patina, solid wood construction, quality craf...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Glass Cobalt Brown Color Bottle, 1930s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Cobalt Brown Color Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Louis XVI French Barometer From 1700s
Located in Lejre, DK
A Louis XVI French barometer adorned with intricate carvings and original gilding, dating back to the late 1700s. This exquisite piece stands as a tes...
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Early 1700s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
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
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...
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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
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painte Soup Tureens with lid by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. Two side small side handles and removable l...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
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.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Available are 3 same-sized french stoneware crocks. Individually sourced in the south of France, this set of glazed stoneware crocks is a staple of any...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
French 20th Century Mannequin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous French 20th century tailor's mannequin.
With adjustable height and metal skirt. It has a brass stamp on the base and a paper stamp on the...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 19th Century Anduze Jars with Brown and Green Glaze and Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Anduze jars from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Elevate your outdoor space with this captivating pair of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
17th-18th Century, French Wooden Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare wooden mortar, France, circa 1650-1750. Great eyecatcher.
Wonderful weathered condition.
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Collection of 18th-19th Century French Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing collection of five pewter candlesticks. They are all different and unique,
France, circa 1750-1850.
Weathered, dented and small losses but these imperfections help authenti...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pewter
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
Materials
Wire
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Provincial Tian Bowl Terracotta and Honey Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Antique French Provincial Tian bowl in light yellow. Beautiful time worn patina. Circa early 19th century found in Provence, France. These were used for preparation as mixing bowls m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Provincial 1880s Green Glazed Oblong Terracotta Jar with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed terracotta jar circa 1880 with oblong body, nicely weathered appearance and small base. Add a touch of rustic charm to your space with this exquisite...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Metal Candlesticks
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of metal candlesticks created in 19th century France. This pair of cast metal candlesticks exude a regal and distinguished air, wearing each a proud coat of arms scrupulously ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Early Forged Iron Spanish Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Early forged iron Spanish chandelier circa 1700-1749. Twisted iron body with six arms. Not wired.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintag...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Midcentury French Style Painted Triple Balloon Form Birdcage / Birdhouse
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such an interesting birdcage! I have never had this one. It is actually usable, and I have attempted to clean it. All three of the tops lift off. They have small hinges and h...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wire
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....
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
Rare monumental brutalist vase in sandstone from La Borne, France 1970
Located in leucate, FR
Large free-form sandstone vase with sun decoration.
From La Borne, France.
height 42cm, very good condition.
1970s.
The origins of Bornoise pottery
...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
LALOUETTE Auguste Louis (French 1826 - 1883) "Children Couple" Bronze Sculptures
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Beautiful figures made in bronze that represent a couple of children, in what looks like a country scene. The proportions and details that define the figures is impressive.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Hand Painted Jardiniere by Ulysse Besnard of Blois
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very large bombe shaped two handled faience jardiniere is by Ulysse Besnard of Blois, France, and rests on four feet. The hand painted decoration includes swirling arabesques and dragons, and on each side in a central cartouche is a hand painted fire-breathing salamander entwined around the letter F. This salamander was the emblem of Francois 1...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Antique Hand-Painted Jardiniere from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique hand-painted Jardiniere from Rouen is a vibrantly colored, classically styled planter that adds visual delight to any room, regardless of whether one has placed fresh flowers...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
After Georges-Denys Dutheil, Vietnamese Men, 2
Located in New York, NY
After the original sculptures by George-Denys Dutheil (French, 1888-1962) "Jeune Homme Vietnamien" (1958) and "Jeune Homme Vietnamien Lisant" (1958) in bronzed chalkware. 8.25" H x ...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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.
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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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