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
Brass Pharmacy Door Handle
Located in South Salem, NY
A vintage French pharmacy door handle made of brass. Great to repurpose as pulls on a cabinet or equally interesting on a bookcase or shelf. Early 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
France Iron Wire Minimalist Vase and Planter Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
France, iron wire Minimalist vase and planter bowl
This is a contemporary and Minimalist vase for plants and flower.
The insider bowl could contain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century PAIR Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, al...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Brass Candle Sticks
Located in Alton, GB
Stunning twin pair of french brass candelabra each consisting of three scrolled arms delicatley sitting on a shallow dome base. All arms entact...
Category
1820s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
20th Century Opalescent Glass Plate Entitled "Volutes Plate" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
A striking early 20th Century Art Deco French clear glass plate decorated with a swirling bubbles pattern exhibiting excellent sky blue opalescent colour and fine hand chased detail, signed R Lalique France
‘Volutes’
Catalogue Number: 10-396
Signature identification: “R. Lalique France” stencilled in centre of base
Date introduced: April 17, 1934
Dimensions: 27.5 cm Diam
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Diam: 27.5 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1930
Materials: Clear and frosted Glass
Book Ref: R.Lalique – Catalogue Raisonné by Felix Marcilhac
Page No. 310
SKU: 6448
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Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Trinket Box with Lotus Flowers
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features beautiful multicolored p...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French provincial salt box.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Terracotta Green Vase
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Gorgeous 19th Century French terracotta planter.
In a fantastic green glaze, this large planter is from Castelnaudry.
This would make a fab...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique 18th Century French Ceramic Pitcher, Brown Glaze, Gorgeous Patina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique pitcher vase
France
18th century
Brown glaze with a stunning patina from age.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Stone Ceramic Jug
Located in Milano, IT
French Provincial Stoneware pottery jug.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
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
Handmade 19th Century French Provincial Wooden Bowl
Located in Middleburg, VA
Handmade 19th century French provincial wooden bowl.
Measures: 3.25” height 14.5” diameter.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Box, France, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Paris by Fabienne Jouvin, 1980s.
Very good condition with signs of usage and patina.
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique French Provincial Grandfather Clock, Circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French provincial grandfather clock, circa 1870-1880.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
18th Century Green Auvergne France Walnut Oil Jar Pot
Located in Milano, IT
18th Century Auvergne French Walnut Oil Jar.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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
French Copper Pot
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sizable antique copper pot, equipped with a forged iron handle that can be used to suspend the vessel over a fire. The pot has a hammered exterior that g...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
French Faience Confit Pot, Blue Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A blue-glazed French Faience confit pot, circa 1870 with 2 handles.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Antique Stoneware Urn with Handles
Located in South Salem, NY
19th Century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted and with the traditional two handles. Originally used to store and preserve food.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Antique French Carved Walnut Panetière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French carved walnut Panetiere, of typical form with finial crown top, and working key. Better than most, fresh from a Palm Beach Estate.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Normandy Earthenware Jug with Cork
Located in South Salem, NY
Late 19th century French earthenware pottery bottle or jug from Normandy. Originally used for water or cider.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Large French Blown Clear Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in Miami, FL
Early 1900 hundreds blown glass demijohn bottle, France. This huge outstanding vessel is tall and sturdy. It's large mouth allows the bottle to hold a l...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Box in Ceramic with Floral Decoration Pattern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This jewelry box, can be used as a vide poche too. It is in ceramic, and has been done in France in the 1950's, by a French artist named François Lambo. It is in a very good condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Copper Pot with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French copper pot with lid.
Beautiful 19th century French Provincial copper cooking pot with original lid. This French piece has not b...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
Ceramic Pitcher, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French little pitcher
Good condition with characterful patina
Shipping:
L12 / P 11/ H 14.5 cm 0.6 kg.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Terracotta and Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century terracotta confit pot from Southwest France. The pot has its original cork and shows two handles with a traditional green glaze. Wear consistent for age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Victorian Reticulated Round Brass Foot Warmer Burner
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Victorian reticulated brass foot warmer featuring turned feet, handles and terracota insert. Measure: 11".
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1900s French Plaster Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A black plaster sculpture produced in France, circa early 1900s. A proto-modern plaster sculpture mounted on the wall, looking down and away, like Donatello’s David...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
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 ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Terracotta Vase
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A beautiful composition of color and texture, this pot is an ideal centerpiece and accent for the home, garden, patio, conservatory. With unlimited functions, this pot is aesthetical...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century French Hand Painted Faience Vase Signed Henriot Quimper
Located in Beirut, LB
This beautiful faience piece features colorful hand painted decor. The painted elements include a framer dressed in traditional, historically accurate clothing with floral decor .
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Terracotta and Green Glazed Confit Pot
Located in South Salem, NY
A late 19th century terracotta confit pot from Southwest France. The pot has its original cork and shows two handles with a traditional green glaze. Wear consistent for age and use.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Monumental Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Leaves Design, 7 Bulbs
Located in Plainview, NY
A majestic early 20th century wrought iron wall scone finely hand carved and featuring hanging leaves. The sconce holds 7 candelabra bulbs and ...
Category
1920s European Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Grape Picking Basket from the 19th Century
Located in Wichita, KS
This amazing antique grape picking basket is a rare woven version of the more common metal or wood versions of the same. it has beautiful blue let...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Delightful Limoges France Hand Painted Vin De Paris Wine Pitcher Porcelain Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features beautifully hand painted grapes and vines on the wine pitcher with an attached...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Provincial 19th Century Distressed Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Spout
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with double handles, front spout and unfinished base. Created in France during t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Majolica Basket with Cicada Sicard, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica basket with Cicada Sicard, circa 1950
From South of France.
Measures: 4.5" W × 4.5" D × 5.8" H.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
1940’s Concrete Pair of Angel Statues
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of 1940's angel statues accent decor. Great for any entry way decor. Both are well kept and do not have cracks or chips. Nicely detailed and ...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
French Iron Candleholder Deer Christmas Gift or Decoration Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Deer iron candlestick French circa 1960 Christmas decoration
Also ideal for a decoration on hunting or forest
Holds 5 candles of all kinds
Good vintage condition
For shipping:
...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Vide Poche, France, 1950, Olive Wood, Brown Color, Old Patina, Large
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vide poche, can be seen as an abstract sculpture too. The form is free, and the wood is olive tree. This has been done in France in the 1950's. The patina is old, and it is a la...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Stoneware Urn
Located in South Salem, NY
Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. Originally used to store and preserve food.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
18th Century Carved Fragment on Stand
Located in Vista, CA
18th century carved fragment on iron and marble stand.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Iron
Two 19th Century French Provincial Turned Beech Wood Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
Two 19th century French Provincial candlesticks.
Made of turned Beech. France, circa 1860.
Tallest: 12” height 3.25” diameter
Shortest: 10” height 3.5” diameter.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech
Vine Root Candleholder, French Mid-Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French vine wood candle stick
The candle holders are in bamboo
20th Mid-century
Good condition.
Shipping:
L 23/P 15/H 43 cm 1.8 kg.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Stoneware Large Vase, France , 1970, Grey and Brown Color, by Grés Du Marais
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase is in stone ware. In a typical style of french provencial, or french riviera, the colors are grey and brown. It has been done circa 1970, in france by "les grès du marais...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century French Boite à Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of walnut with hinged lid and small drawer with turned knob. Bold hand-carved decoration. Waxed...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
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:...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair of 19th Century French Ceramic Urns with Cast Bronze Accents
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of 19th century hand painted ceramic urns with cast bronze base and handles, France.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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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