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
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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Rectangular Planter Basket with Rustic Metal Liner, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Low Profile Roped Planter Basket with Tin Insert
Very versatile vessel that can be used indoors or outdoors on a covered outside porch. Wonderful patina on this vintage piec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a truly unique antique box, not only does it have a faux book front. Fine inlay detail to the top - showcasing birds but it has a very cool hidden document storage...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
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20th Century French 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 southern France during the 19th century, t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vide Poche Roger Capron en céramique Francaise Vallauris French Riviera 1950
Located in London, England
Vide poche ou cendrier de Roger Capron en céramique blanche Francaise décor floral à l'intérieur en émaux multicolores.
De très belle taille il comporte quelques petites marques d'us...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Georges Pelletier céramique Francaise rose doré à l'or French Riviera 1970
Located in London, England
Vase soliflore de Georges Pelletier en céramique émaillée rose, avec des finitions doré à l'or fin.
Il est en très bel état aucun fêle ni grenures.
Né en Belgique, Georges Pelletier ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
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Gold Leaf
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
Hand Painted Scalloped Moustiers Faïence Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Exquisite Hand Painted Moustiers Faience scalloped bowl
signed 'Bondil a Moustiers'
18th century inspired shape and décor
finely rendered .
Perfect hostess gift !
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Stoneware Urn Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve food.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vtg Filigree Gold French Vanity Set Perfume Bottles Clock Jewelry Box Tray 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Filigree gold French style vanity set 2 perfume bottles clock jewelry box tray - 5 Pcs. Item features amber beveled glass, ornate metal filigr...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage 1950s Audoux Minet Braided Rope Frame – Mid-Century French Design
Located in Milano, IT
This vintage braided rope frame by renowned French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet dates back to the 1950s, embodying the charm of mid-century French design. Crafted with met...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope
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
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...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Painted Wood 19th Century Mannequin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French painted wood 19th Century mannequin. Lovely hand painted details and eyes. Very rare display item.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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.
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage French Blown Glass Wide Neck Demijohn Carboy in Teal Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (early 20th Century, France).
Composed of attractive teal green (more green than blue) free-blown glass exhibiting trap...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Art Deco Faience Hb Quimper Bookends, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good pair of Art Deco Faience bookends form HB Quimper, in good condition, very colorful. Dimensions are 7.5" long by 4.5" and 7" high. Each. Note, one small lost of glazing on the...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Weathered Standing Statue of a French Hunting Spaniel
Located in Chillerton, 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...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Composition
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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Sevres style hand painted porcelain dresser box with hand applied ormolu mounts and feet. Wonderful condition.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Pot à tabac Roger Capron décor "soleils" en céramique Française Vallauris 1970
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Le pot de tabac est une tradition française qui remonte à plusieurs siècles. Utilisé pour conserver le tabac et faciliter son utilisation, le pot de tabac est devenu un objet embléma...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Green Glass Demijohn Wine Bottle Bonbonne Bar Jug 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French olive green glass demijohn / bonbonne wine bottle jug. Base marked L16 2 A.
Dimensions:
12" x 17" (Diameter x Height)
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Whippet Sculpture in Bronze by Bayre
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Art Deco Whippet sculpture in bronze by Bayre
Antoine-Louis Bayre ( 1795- 1875 ) The Whippet, this bronze was cast around 1880 and signed Bayre fitte...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Limoges Small Heart Shaped Floral Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges heart trinket box hand-painted. The underside of the box is marked Limoges France. This piece would certainly make a wonderf...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold, Brass
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.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Two Pieces of Hand Hammered Copper Fruit
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of two pieces of fruit, a gourd, a pear (SOLD), and an apple crafted in hand hammered copper with an alluring natural patina. Priced individually.
From left to right:
Measures:...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 18th C Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Additional information:
Materials: Fruitwood
Please note that this item contains materials that are legally...
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18th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
1950s French Blue and White Floral Cast Iron Planter
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron planter from France, circa 1950. Recalling the French countryside of a bygone era, cast iron elements are bolted together in a charming rustic construction. Adorned with ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair French Bronze Ormolu Cherub Tazza Dishes Bowls Clodion
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair French gilt rococo urns in the Louis XVI manner
Very opulent pair, just crying out to be the centrepiece to any interiors scheme
So intricately cast with the rocaille details
Ve...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Vase Jean de Lespinasse en céramique bleu français Vallauris Côte-d'Azur 1960
Located in London, England
Jean De Lespinasse(1896-1979)
Fondateur de la SOCFRA qui produira des céramiques, dès la fin des années 1940,sa route croisa celle de Roger Capron MADOURA, Georges Tardieu.
Ses produ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Auguste Carrier "Musicians" Patinated Bronze, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Auguste-Joseph Carrier (French, 1800-1875) "Musicians" Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures, late 19th century, depicted as male and female traveling musicians, signed to base of male fi...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Earthenware Jug
Located in South Salem, NY
Late 19th Century French earthenware pottery bottle or jug from Normandy. Spout in tact. Originally used for water or cider.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
French Faience Jardiniere Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Desvres faience jardinière painted with flowers, circa 1900. Marked on base.
Minor wear.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Large Decorative or Jewelry 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.
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20th Century English French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Iron Pestle and Mortar
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th century iron pestle and mortar. Exceptional weight.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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: 9.5” H, 6” D.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
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...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Terra Cotta Majolica Cat Normandy Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Terracotta Majolica Cat Normandy Circa 1900.
decorated with Cornflowers called Barbeaux in France.
in the style and period of Emile Galle.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market, scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weig...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Antique Bronze Guillaume Coustou Marly Horses Statues as Seen the Louvre
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Guillaume Coustou bronze “Marly Horse” statues as seen in The Louvre Paris
These are a very good looking and nicely executed pair, they are in solid bronze and have been wonderfully sculpted
The original Marly Horses are two 1743–1745 Carrara marble sculpted groups by Guillaume Coustou, showing two rearing horses with their groom. They were commissioned by Louis XV of France for the trough at the entrance to the grounds of his château de Marly.
Coustou's last works, they were intended to replace two other sculpted groups, Mercury on Pegasus and Pegasus, Renown of Horses, both by Antoine Coysevox...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Provencal Salt Box or Boite a Sel
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box from Provence. Made of walnut with a pierced carved star at the top and a drawer with brass knob. Waxed fini...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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)
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "cera alba" (beeswax), from 19th century France. Three jars are available, but sold ind...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Amber Glass Demijohn / Bonbonne Ambrée Brune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (early 20th Century, France).
Composed of attractive amber free-blown glass exhibiting trapped air bubbles within the g...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
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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