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
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
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
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
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Metal Iron Crown Architectural Fragment Sculpture, Paris 1920's
Remarkable and unique best describe this solid crown made of iron. This substantial sculpture was found in a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
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
Carved Stone Statue of Saint Anne and Child Mary
Located in Vista, CA
Carved stone statue of Saint Anne and child Mary.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Vase ou pied de lampe au sol Accolay en céramique Francais 1960
Located in London, England
Cette magnifique lampe en pied d'Accolay présente un savoir-faire artisanal remarquable, ayant été utilisée initialement comme vase pour fleurs séchées. Il est possible de la recâble...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White Ceramic and Ormolu Wall Bracket This is a beautiful piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Blue and White Ceramic and Ormolu Wall Bracket
This is a beautiful piece it has a ceramic floral delft decoration outlined with an ormolu border this obviously gives support to the...
Category
1890s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow, Time-Worn Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This antique French Provincial Tian bowl, circa early 19th century, boasts a beautiful time-worn patina and a light yellow glaze. Discovered in Provence, France, this earthenware bow...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Provincial Terracotta Glazed Pot Floor Vase with 4 Handles
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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Beautiful terracotta vase with four small curved handles. The vase is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Weathered Standing Statue of a French Hunting Spaniel
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Weathered Standing Statue of a French Hunting Spaniel
This handsome statue came from France where he has been on guard outside the local kennels, these are very famous and popular a...
Category
1920s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
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 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
Large Decorative Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 20th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Green and brown in color.
Category
20th Century English French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Tree Planter
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Tree Planter
This is a Large French Terracotta Turquoise Blue Garden Planter big enough for an Olive or other tree or just a very attr...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
$1,032 / 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
A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the time and is often considered a beautiful decorative item. Carved eggs were often craft...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,141 Sale Price
20% Off
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11.5"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of French Large Painted Terra-Cotta Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) glazed terra-cotta urns having flared scalloped tops and painted with a scene featuring birds and butterflies against a yellow background (SIGNED) (PRIC...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$16,750 / set
Very Large Colorful Glazed Earthenware Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Very large colorful glazed earthenware passata bowl from Southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.
Weathered but good condition.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
$445 Sale Price
58% 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
Large Colorful Glazed Terracotta Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large colorful glazed terracotta passata bowl from southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in the Ita...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of French Provincial Harvest Motif Bronze Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Provincial bronze harvest motif 5-armcandelabras with decorative grape vines and leaves, wheat sheafs, and lilies intertwined above a ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Baskets, a Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepots
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 7.75"W x 7.75"D x 6.25"H
Good vintage co...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French wicker laundry basket
Located in Nivelles, BE
French wicker basket from the beginning of the century.
It can be used today as a laundry basket or for bathroom decorating or even as a firewood basket.
This gives a touch of French...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
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
French Cast Stone Pan and Putti Musician Sculptures, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of French cast stone Pan and Putti musician sculptures. We have two pairs available in stock.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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 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
$3,804 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: ALOËS S:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT: ALOËS S:'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molde...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'CER: GALENI'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'CER: GALENI'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded,...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Continental Baluster Handled Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of continental Baluster Handles Porcelain vases, 19th c., with gilt decoration and hand-painted reserves of sciences of India.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$2,016 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Henri Lechesne "Heron and Monkey" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
After Henri Lechesne (French, active 1869-1878) "Heron and Monkey" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, late 19th century, depicting a monkey riding a stork on a rounded rectangular base cast...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Box Birds
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated with bluish, green and white polychrome enamels. For Mithé Espelt, the object is an essential element of the boudoir....
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
$1,783
Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique apothecary jars labeled in latin and hand decorated with tropical scenes with flowers.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,750 / set
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 Country French Fountain with Porcelain Reservoir and Basin
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French fountain with porcelain reservoir and basin is a charming ode to a bygone era! Back before hot and cold running water, it was desirable for family members...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of Diana the Huntress by Jean-Antoin Houdo
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Antique Wall Clock, Wood German
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare find Antique French or maybe German wall clock. All wood frame with hand made brass gears. The dial is painted and shows the old paint cracks. I beli...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Very Large Colorful Glazed Earthenware Passata Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Very large colorful glazed earthenware passata bowl from southern Italy (Puglia). This rustic 19th century terracotta bowl was used in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
H / 9 inches, L / 10.5 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Vase, bouteille Robert Picault en Grès Vert Francais Vallauris Côte-d'Azur 1950
Located in London, England
Bouteille Robert Picault en céramique française, reconnue pour sa qualité artisanale et son design unique, issue de la magnifique région de la Côte d'Azur dans les années 1950. Cet e...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
French Provence Rustic Wicker Tray Basket or Centerpiece, France, 20th-C
Located in Valencia, VC
French Provence Rustic Handwoven Rectangular Tray
A charming and practical handwoven tray from Provence in the South of France. Rectangular in shape and made with care, it’s perfect...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Terracotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
Evoking the golden hues and timeless rhythm of rural Provence, this late 19th-century wine jug is a soulful relic of French country life. Made circa 1880, its hand-thrown terracotta ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Basket Tray with Painted Parrot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handmade tray or basket with a faux bamboo border, two handles and a folksy parrot painted over a herringbone weave.
Category
20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
19th Century French Vineyard Grape Hod From Chateau Suau, Barsac
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Vineyard Grape Hod From Chateau Suau, Barsac
A French Grape Pickers’s Hod from the Gironde Region in the South West of France, this galvanised hod would have bee...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 6.25"W x 3.75"D x 3.13"H
Good vintage condition....
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Late 19th Century French Brass Flower Candelabra
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of late 19th century French brass flower candelabra. Made of deeply patinated brass with intricately cast flower and leaf motifs. These a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Monumental Bronze Bowl Centerpiece French Classical Lerolle Freres
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing monumental French bronze centerpiece or Jardiniere
Two maiden figurines sit either side of the bowl
At other points it's deco...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
4 French Provincial Carved Life-Size Horse Heads
Located in Queens, NY
4 French Provincial (19th Century) carved pine life-size horse head wall plaques on black painted panel.(PRICED EACH)
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
$18,000 / item
19th Century French Blue Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing and almost impossible to find blue color
France, circa 1850
Good but weather...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
$1,159 Sale Price
48% Off
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
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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