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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 Normandy Vindefontaine Kaolin Beverage Fountain, Mid 19th C.
By Ecole De Normandie
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and heavy Vindefontaine Beverage Fountain, Normandy, France, circa 1840 – 1850. Referred to as a fountain, this vessel was used for the storing and serving of water or wine....
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

French Pair of 17th Century Hand-Forged Iron Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of 17th century hand forged iron candleholders, France, circa 1650. Weathered with great patine more photo's available on request.
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

Vintage Wood Round Serving Tray Platter or Vide Poche, Brown Color, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tray is with an handle, you can use it to any need for the kitchen or dinning table, as well as a vide poche too. It has been done in france circa 1960, and it is in wood, in a ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

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

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Terracotta

French Antique Set of Three Terracotta Large Shell Planters, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in this fabulous rare Set of Three Terracotta Large Shell or conch shell, Planters, Antique French 1940s. Such an incredible find, this set is beautifully weathered and in great...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Terracotta Majolica Dog Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta dog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Rustic Oil Painted Wooden Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
An oil painting on a wooden plate featuring a rustic barn scene. It features a rooster, several hens, and a chick, with a rustic barn backdrop. The artist's signature "Wm Revill" is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Other

Eugene Aizelin "Pandora" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (French, 1821-1902) "Pandora", Patinated Bronze Scupture, Stamped F. Barbidienne Fondeur, late 19th century, the female figure clutching a box, seated on a ped...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French Faience Rhinoceros, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white rhinoceros attributed to Desvres, circa 1910. Minor hairlines on the glaze.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

Glazed Terracotta Tajine Soup Tureen Early 20th Century Yellow Enameled Pottery
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Glazed Terracotta Tajine Soup Tureen – Early 20th Century – Yellow Enameled Pottery Description: This is a handmade terracotta tajine soup tureen, crafted likely in the early 20th century. It is a traditional serving piece for tajine or other warm dishes, composed of a lidded dome (cloche) and a matching base, both made from glazed earthenware. The glaze is a rich, warm yellow, giving the piece a vibrant and sunny appearance. A beautiful monogram is visible on the underside of the base, suggesting it was produced in an artisan workshop with attention to detail and craftsmanship. The handle atop the cloche allows for easy lifting, and the form of the piece is both practical and sculptural. Whether used for serving food or as a decorative accent, this object has strong aesthetic presence, ideal for interiors with a Mediterranean, rustic, or eclectic style. Key features: Early 20th-century glazed terracotta tajine tureen Yellow enameled finish with beautiful patina Composed of base + cloche + central handle Visible artisan monogram under the base Handmade with traditional techniques Decorative and functional A unique piece with strong ethnic and vintage charm Keywords: glazed tajine terracotta, yellow ceramic tajine, vintage Moroccan serving dish...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

English Country Trompe L'oeil Brass Cachepot or Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous English country or French Provincial solid brass cachepot, planter, or vase with a trompe l'oeil rope USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11.25"W x 9.25"D x 4.25"H. Good o...
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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Large antique french urn, beautiful rustic patina.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Ceramic urn with nice antique patina due to age and use. France mid1900s. Signs of age, use and a few dents. Perfect for large branches and flowers. No cracks, holds water when tes...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Marc Mongin Gold Leaf Framed Oil on Linen French Landscape Painting, Dated 1919
By Marc Mongin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, an oil on linen landscape painting, mounted in a wide, gold-leafed wood frame, signed and dated 1919. Painted by the French artist Marc Mongin, the scene is typic...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Linen, Giltwood

Late 19th Century French Dome-Top Burled Amboyna and Ebony Box with Original Key
Located in Middleburg, VA
An elegant late 19th-century French dome-top box, made circa 1900 and constructed from beautifully burled amboyna wood. Renowned for its striking grain and warm, glowing patina, the ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Wrought Brutalist Candleholders, 1930s/40s, France
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Super decorative. These two candleholders measure 61cm in height, 44.5cm in width and 20cm depth. The top diameter measures 11cm.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wrought Iron

Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture Realistic style bronze sculpture Circa 1900 Origin France Beautiful bronze sculpture called the great farmer lumberj...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
Aime Jules Dalou bronze sculpture
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Platters, Sainte Radegonde, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of ceramic platters from the renowned Sainte-Radegonde workshop, France, dating to the 1950s. Each piece exemplifies the workshop’s distinctive style, celebrated for ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille. Painted with flowers and insects.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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 ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Flowers Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Bronze Woman with flowing garments amid flowers and an urn. Flowers often represented beauty, life and the passage of time while urns are traditional symbols of m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

A Large French 19th Century Copper Pot This is a lovely large Pan
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large French 19th Century Copper Pot This is a lovely large Piece with an iron handle and robust copper riveting. A pan of this type would have many uses around the kitchen. ...
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1850s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Copper

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 12.5"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

French Terracotta Figural Group of Cherub with Dove
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Terracotta Figural Group of Cherub With Dove. Winged cherub is in sitting position with delicate features and a serene expression. Cherubs arms are outstretched t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

19th Century French Quimper Porquier Beau Faience Vase
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Quimper faience vase by Porquier-Beau, hand-painted depicting scenes of a Breton mother and daughter sifting wheat and a father and son sharpening knives. Bands...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

French Ceramic Brown Glazed Bottle Vase, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic French ceramic bottle vase with warm caramel and burnt umber colored glaze. Fine horisontal lines around the neck. Great vintage condition. France, circa 1930s.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware, Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica money bank books made by Onnaing. The piece was crafted, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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

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Stone

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty Limoges porcelain old fashion Victorian style lace up boot shoe shaped trinket box is handmade in France and features a white background with skillfully hand painted clusters of deep pink roses, vining green...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Provincial Tole Burgundy & Gold Wastepaper Basket with Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or neoclassical burgundy & gold tole cachepot, planter, vase or wastepaper basket France, Late 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 10.5"D x 12.5"H. Good o...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal

1940's French Engraved Silver Plated Vases Pair
Located in New York, NY
1940's French silver plated pair vases design with engraved ornament on body
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box This antique Jewelry box is crafted in the style of Sevres, France circa 1870s. The porcelain bombe casket has cobal...
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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Joseph Landais Palissy Majolica Palissy Fish Platter
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Joseph Landais French Palissy Majolica wall platter which features a pike, various other fish and an eel. Blue decorative border around edges. Coloration: cream, blue, brown, are pre...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

1960s Italian Bamboo Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Basket Magazine Wheelbarrow
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful, funny and very nice 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern bamboo wheelbarrow basket or container, perfect in any room next to a sofa or in a bedroom as pillow or blanket storag...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Coupe tripode Vallauris en céramique Francaise French Riviera 1960/70 Vintage
Located in London, England
Cette magnifique coupe tripode de Vallauris, en céramique émaillée française, présente un design unique et captivant. Sa couleur de base marron, harmonieusement enrichie de glaçures ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Nice Pair of C19th French Alabaster Cassoulets
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of French Cassoulets urns in marble and ormolu mounts C1880s Decorated with lovely Rams heads on Either Side
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble

French Pair of World War I Brass Engraved Shell Casings Trench Artillery, French
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French pair of shell casings from the World War I vases. Trench Artillery Brass engraved representing on each casing. This pair can also also be used as vases. Good condi...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Brass

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the f...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Earthenware

Cruche Kercy Quimper de Simone Carrié pour Elchinger Francaise pièce unique 1950
Located in London, England
La cruche en céramique conçue par Simone Carrié est une pièce remarquable de l'art contemporain des années 1950. Réalisée dans son petit atelier "Kercy Quimper", cette œuvre reflète ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Group Of Matching Decorative Italian Toleware Boxes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Group of Italian toleware comprised of a hinged box, covered and footed compote and a covered oval box. The pieces in yellow/cream and decorated with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal

Large French Copper Candlestick with Bold Geometric Details
Located in Middleburg, VA
A superb example of late 18th-century French provincial metalwork! This large copper candlestick exudes sculptural presence and timeworn beauty. Hand-forged in Provence around 1780, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Metal, Copper, Tin

19th Century French Boite à Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, hand-crafted of solid walnut with hinged lid and small dovetailed drawer. Clover leaf detail. Waxed finish. This box was used to store...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Vide poche Vallauris en céramique Francaise Côte-d'Azur 1960 Vintage
Located in London, England
Découvrez ce superbe vide poche en céramique, un véritable témoignage du savoir-faire artisanal de la Côte d'Azur dans les années 1960. Fabriqué à Vallauris, célèbre pour ses créatio...
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1960s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Hand-Carved Olive Wood Bowl by Jean Paul Bain, Vallauris, France, circa 1970
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Hand-carved Olive Wood Bowl, Jean Paul Bain, Vallauris, France, circa 1970. Organic shaped bowl with handle. Signed on bottom.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wood

Monumental French Vineyard Grape Picker's Harvest Hotte Hod Tall Wooden Basket
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique country French vineyard grape picker's hotte / hod / harvest backpack basket with beautifully aged warm rustic worn patina! Created in Provincial France in the mid-19th century, part of the traditional old world industrial winemaking process, this large wooden basket...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Iron

Vallauris ceramic vase, 1970s.
Located in LYON, FR
Vallauris ceramic vase, 1970s. Striking decorative piece in bright yellow glazed earthenware, typical of the Vallauris workshops during the 1970s. The geometric relief pattern comb...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Terracotta Pot à Confit 11.25"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Hole in bottom for drainage. Good condition with minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels ...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

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

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Faux Bamboo

Vase Jacques Blin en céramique "Bleu de Blin" Francais French Riviera XXe siècle
Located in London, England
Le vase Jacques Blin en céramique, connu sous le nom de "bleu de Blin", est une œuvre d'art emblématique de la céramique française. Créé par l'artiste renommé Jacques Blin, ce vase s...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

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.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Leather

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

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Ceramic

A marble mortar from the 19th century - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent French marble mortar from the 19th century, an authentic and rare piece that embodies the elegance and refinement of French craftsmanship. This marble mortar, manufact...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Marble

19th Century French Bronze Woman With Lyre Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century French Bronze Woman sitting with her lyre instrument by her side. She is in a sitting position with one hand under her chin as if musing over something. She is elegantly...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Grande Coupe en céramique émaillée Francaise Vallauris French Riviera Circa 1970
Located in London, England
Cette belle coupe en céramique émaillée beige, de très grandes dimensions, arbore un décor incisé floral qui captive par sa délicatesse. En magnifique état, elle a traversé les décen...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French three-piece clock set embellished with marble and ormolu mounts together with champlevé enamel Circa 1880 In full working order with mercury pendulum Bought from a de...
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1880s Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Vase Cerazur Monaco en céramique, Francais French Riviera 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Ce vase Cerazur Monaco AM , issu des années 1960, et fabriqué en céramique, évoque la beauté de la French Riviera avec son décor floral charmant. Mesurant 26 cm de haut, il présente ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Single French Antique Blown Cylindrical Clear Glass Jar, Ten Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single hand-blown pickling/storage jar (ca. early 19th Century, France). Given the hand-blown nature of these vessels, there are disparities in size and clarity. Some show mineral st...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass

French Blue and Yellow Faience Vase
Located in New York, NY
French blue and yellow faience vase. Moustiers vase in pale blue tin glaze with blue and yellow flowers, France, 19th century. Dimensions: 3" diameter ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Faience

Continental Wire Basket
Located in New York, NY
Antique continental wire basket with turned wood handles, Europe, late 19th century. Dimensions: 19"W x 15" D x 12" H to handles; 7" H to top of basket.
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Wire

Continental Wire Basket
Continental Wire Basket
$225 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of Basque “Peasant” Creche Figures Papier Mache
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of paper mache crèche figurines depicting Basque peasants in period costume, the man dancing with a tambourine and the woman with an apron.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects

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Composition

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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