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
French Vintage Wicker Case, Circa 1960s
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern, charmingly lined with blue and white gingham fabric. This basket was made by an unknown manu...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Antique French Cast Iron Faux Bois Crucifix Cross, 19th Century
Located in Sheridan, CO
French cast iron cross, 19th century. This faux bois iron cross features trailing foliates, centering Corpus Christi, over reeds.
Dimension...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Royal Dux Bohemia Porcelain Equestrian Huntsman Fox Hunt Horse Dog Sculpture 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
"Large vintage Royal Dux Czech porcelain fox hunt sculpture showing an 18th century colonial huntsman, carrying a French horn and wearing a sword, ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Enamel Flowers Fleurs Des Siècles, circa 1970s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles"
By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham
circa 1970s
Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container...
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1970s American Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Massive Early Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Massive early terracotta olive jar dating to 19th century, Tuscany. Nice natural patina. Its dramatic scale makes this jar an excellent decorative...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Whiteglass Bottle Demijohns or Carboy in Authentic Wicker Basket, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy antique glass bottle demijohn.
The carboys were often protected from shocks and temperature variations into a wicker baske...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wicker, Straw
Brutalist Root Wood Vide Poche or Bowl 1960 France with Old Patina Riviera
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a French midcentury, dish, bowl, or Vide-Poche, free form, with it's old patina. This is coming from south of France, with it's French Rivieria accents. This was a time when ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century French Patinated Wooden Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden trunk created in 19th century, France. A rough, yet eye-pleasing patina has creams mixing with reds, paint coating and worn across this seemingly ancient trunk. This fascina...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Cobalt Blue Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mural Box or Wall Vide Poche, from France 19th Century, Brown Color Painted
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche is a mural Vide poche or box, this is setting on the wall. Made in France in the 19th century, it has been made in Brown Painted wood.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Leather embossed Antique box or small chest Great patine Cognac Color. Deposited with Brass Head Nails.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
French Green Glazed Terracotta Pottery Vase or Cache Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A terracotta earthenware pot from the Southwest of France with green glaze and yellow interior. Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used dai...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Late 19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. One of the tallest I have ever seen at 14" high. Some chips and hairline and losses ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Morbier French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Morbier French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Additional information:
Materials: Fruitwood, Mahogany
Please note that this item contains materials tha...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique French Faience Shaving Bowl
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French faience men's shaving bowl, having lovely and delicately hand painted birds and flowers. Signed en verso and with copper wire for wall h...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Faience
French Classical 19th Century Anduze Multi-Colored Glazed Vase with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Anduze vase from the 19th century with brown, green and yellow glaze, molded handles and swag motifs. Enhance your outdoor space with this stunning French Anduze vase from t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Dutch Oil on Canvas Painting of Old Man Smoking a Pipe Part Suite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 19th century Dutch oil on canvas of an old man smoking a pipe which is part of a suite
I have seven of these lifestyle, natural Dutch oil paintings, the others are all listed under my other items, they each have a very serene look and feel to them
This one is of an elderly gentleman smoking a pipe
The condition of the oil is very good, there will be some wear around the edges and it is unframed as you can see
Dimensions
Height:- 40.5cm
Width:- 30.5cm
Depth:- 2cm
Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.
Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid.
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We are a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging...
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1880s Danish Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
Iron Candelabra
Located in Washington, DC
A heavy cast iron three prong Candelabra
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Massive French Biot Jar
Located in Houston, TX
French French Biot with yellow glazed rim dating to the late 19th century or early 20th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the Mid-19th century. Nice patina and pitted surface from decades of natural wear and use.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Large Antique 19th Century Hammered French Copper Water Jug with Handle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful antique French Water jug in copper. This handmade jug dates from the late-19th Century and is a great exemple of craftsmanship from this era. Most likely made by a local ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Continental Majolica Pottery Figure of a Lady and Bird, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Continental 19th century majolica pottery figure of a lady and bird
Additional information:
Materials: Pottery
Color: Blue
Period: 19th century
Styles: Figurative
Item Type: Vin...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Pear Box with Bee Closure
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain pear shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and is skillfully hand painted with lots of detail in pretty colors of green, pink, blue, cran...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Terracotta 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 European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Cobalt Blue Porcelain Egg Gold Gilt Hinged Lid Candle Trinket Box, 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cobalt Blue Porcelain Egg Gold Gilt hinged lid candle trinket box - 2 pcs. Item featurs a porcelain construction, gold gilt details, raised on feet, small hinged box...
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Comtoise Morbier tall clock in a floral paint decorated Pine case, France - late 19th century. Rings on the hour and two minutes after the hour...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Pair of Petite Anduze Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Petite Anduze jars in tricolor brown, green and yellow glaze. Hand-made circa 1910-1949 by the Boisset Poterie. Beautiful color and patina from decades of natural wear and us...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Set of 11 Brass and Copper Pétanque French Boules or Italian Bocce Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A game in which the objective is to throw or roll heavy balls (called boules in France, and "bocce" in Italy) as close as possible to a small target ball. Early 1900s, great accents,...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Stone Mortar
Located in Houston, TX
19th century stone mortar from Italy. Hand-carved marble mortar in a conical shape with four handles. One handle notched with a channel for pouring. Beautiful as a sculptural accent ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
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. Beautiful as a sculptural accent piece or decorative bowl. Seven stone morta...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
French Box Case in a Book Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Box case in the shape of a book for storage. Add some French classical and vintage elements to your studio and library.
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
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
French 19th Century Tall Blue Painted Tole and Parcel Gilt Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of tall French 19th century blue painted tole and parcel gilt tin pricket candlesticks feature an elegant neoclassical Louis XVI shape.
Each candleholder with inverted sca...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Tin
Antique French Set of Two Glass Bottles Green Color from France, circa 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These glass decorative bottles, has been made in France, circa 1950. They are typical French procencial Style shape, in a Green color.
Sizes
Taller depth 20cm large 20cm high 32
S...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
French Decorative Bottle with a Brass Faucet, 1930s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French transparent vintage glass bottle, 1930s, with a brass Faucet.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Medium French Early 20th C Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 9.5” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides w...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
By Biot
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Beautiful original 19th century Ligurian olive jar with a charming aged patina and perfect proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use.
Handcrafted using white soi...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille.
Painted with flowers and insects.
Category
1890s French Antique 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 French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of French Gray Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French gray-painted cast iron garden urns circa 1910. They feature an unusual, whimsical shape, beautifully decorative rims and a rich patina. Sold together and priced $4,400...
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Massive Pair of 19th Century Biot Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Massive pair of 19th century Biot jars. Remnants of yellow glaze around rim. Nice patina across jars' surfaces.
First Biot jar measures 39.25 inches high x 31 inches diameter, and th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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
Audoux Minet Woven Photo Frame circa, France, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Audoux Minet braided rope frame, circa 1950s.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope
Houdin Busts of Happy Baby and Crying Baby, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute pair of mini busts of babies with crying and laughing faces by Houdin. These are small in scale and made with plaster. Very rare to have the pair.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box with a Lid in wood. With brass. Brown color.
It has been made in France Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Vintage Midcentury French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jar is in sandstone, in brown color. It has been done in the south of France.
The datation is 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, three handles and great rustic character. Created in ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a brown color. It has been done in the south of France.
The datation is 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
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
Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE FRENCH TABLE CLOCK end 19th Century
In yellow metal and cloisonné enamels "flowers", enameled dial and pendulum with river landscapes and enam...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Paris Ceramics Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare French Paris Ceramics urn with nice gold details. Add some architecture to your decor.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large 19th Century French Earthenware Vessel
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century French earthenware vessel.
This handsome antique French Provincial earthenware, pottery or terra cotta urn or vessel with handle...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
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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