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
Period: Late 20th Century
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
Materials
Metal
Beautiful elegant Murano olive-green-gold large bowl wth unique wavy edges
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Murano olive green-gold large "fantasy" bowl, centerpiece. Heavy craft piece from the 1960s-70s. Its curling sides are decorated with curved waves filled with bubbles. It i...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and whimsical, limited edition Limoges porcelain Halloween motif miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features an adorable and very expressive...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 13.5"W x 7.25"D x 7"H
Good vintage condition. Mi...
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1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
2 Maitland Smith French Marble & Bronze Candlesticks Candelabras Candle Holders
Located in Dayton, OH
A large pair of Maitland Smith candlesticks, circa last quarter 20th century. Features French styling with exceptional craftmanship. Each candle holder is made from bronze with a seven light candelabra along the top over a central Grecian column with tessellated marble, foliate and acanthus motif. The candle stick is mounted on tripod with downswept legs over a layer tri-form plinth vase...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of four Limoges Trinket Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
These fanciful porcelain trinket boxes charm with soft color and hand-painted decoration. Drawing on traditions that date back to the 18th century, these compact trinket boxes are in the style of traditional Limoges porcelain. Limoges porcelain boxes emerged in the mid-18th century and were originally used to store trinkets, cosmetics, tobacco, and pills. The underside of the basket shaped Limoges box bears the mark of the esteemed Limoges company Chamart.
From the collection of Frances and Gary Comer.
Additional Dimensions:
Basket Shaped Limoges Box: 2.25"W x 2"D x 1"H
Cartouche Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1.25"H
Ovoid Shaped Limoges Box: 2"W x 1.5"D x 1"H
Heart Shaped Limoges...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Circular Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain circular shaped trinket box is handmade with a peach and white background and is skillfully hand painted with a floral and leaf motif and richly accented ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain double thimble shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and features pretty multi-colored flowers surrounding each side of the double thi...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Rattan and Rope Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Large Dark Brown Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase in an Antique Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
On offer is this Large Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase. Sourced in the rural area in the south of France and crafted between 1960 and 1980, its heritage reflects the rich cultural ae...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Rattan Italian Basket Bowl Centerpiece, 1970s Crespi Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Modern brass / rattan large bowl, centerpiece or basket.
Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s.
Use it as fruit bowl or centerpiece to add a stylish Midcentury accent in a kitch...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Large Dark Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase in an Antique Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
On offer is this Large Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase. Sourced in the rural area in the south of France and crafted between 1960 and 1980, its heritage reflects the rich cultural ae...
Category
Late 20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
large french beige ceramic country kitchen pot with crackled glaze
Located in Rümmingen, BW
On offer is a humble and honest piece of traditional European kitchenware.
This stoneware pot has a beautiful natural beige color and its cracked glaze gives this pot its character....
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
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
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Sea Shell Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France. It features a beautifully hand painted pink and orange sea shell with bla...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Hand Painted Dresser With Hat & Music Book Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed wood grain dresser with hand painted handles and paneled sides on cabriole legs. The fancy antique gold gilt finish ormolu mounts add authentic French flair which double as the rims or fittings of the box that open up to reveal a handpainted stack of shirts inside. The closure is a petite rococo style shell. On top of the dresser lays a yellow hat accented with a bow and a pink rose along with a music book...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Bellows Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed bellows with a hand-painted burning logs scen...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Grand Vase La Roue en céramique Française Vallauris French Riviera 1975 Vintage
By La Roue
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Ce vase fait partie des plus grandes pièces distribué par la Roue (83cm) ,il suffit à lui seul pour décorer une pièce grâce à sa taille ainsi qu' à son dégradé de couleurs qui s'acco...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone, Enamel
Rare monumental brutalist vase in sandstone from La Borne, France 1970
Located in leucate, FR
Large free-form sandstone vase with sun decoration.
From La Borne, France.
height 42cm, very good condition.
1970s.
The origins of Bornoise pottery
...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Fan Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain fan shaped box is handmade and hand painted in rich colors of cobalt blue, iron red and is accented in 24-karat gold. Fan op...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Covered Box
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered box
By Fitz & Floyd
Japan, circa 1980s
Measures: 7.25"W x 4"D x 3.13"H
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
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
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
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
Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box in wood. With brass. Leaf Decor pattern. Brown color.
It has been made in France Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Lalique Crystal Osumi Leaf Bud Vase Frosted Art Glass
By Lalique
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lalique France Osumi Leaf crystal bottle shaped vase with a border of frosted leaves around the mouth. 12302. Measure: 7".
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
Vase in Painted Ceramic, Vallauris, White, Green, and Black, France 1977, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is a ceramic vase, which has been painted by hand. It is signed by the artist, and dated 1977. This vase was made in Vallauris in France, in the care of the 70s and 80s. The domin...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Very Pretty Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Hat Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain miniature hat shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features vining floral motif with rich 24-karat gold accents. Box features ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Trinket Box with Floral Motif
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France. It features beautiful blue and orang...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box
By Limoges
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
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Ceramic Pot, or Bottle, Brown Color, France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Ceramic pot is in Ceramic. The decorative Patterns are flowers in ceramic. It has been done in South of France, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental French Gold Wood Artwork or Mirror Frame Picture Floor Wall
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage ornate gold frame. Made of wood with acanthus design and red undertone.
Measures: Opening 36" x 72".
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
20th Century Chinese Cloisonne French Style Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th century Chinese Cloisonne French style enamel mantel (fireplace) clock. Item includes cloisonne enamel case, brass frame, battery ...
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Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French Scalloped Porcelain Floral Faience Birds Jardiniere Planter Cachepot 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
French Desvres style porcelain planter / jardiniere / cachepot / compote / footed centerpiece bowl - oval form with scalloped, gilded edge, tapering to a flared base. Hand painted wi...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Maitland Smith Porcelain Brass Bronze Pedestal Fruit Bowl Jardiniere Centerpiece
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maitland Smith Porcelain Brass Bronze Pedestal Fruit Bowl Jardiniere Centerpiece. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 14" H x 15" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Style Oxblood Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Handled Vase Leaves Foliate Ormolu
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century oxblood red porcelain vase with gilt bronze base, rim, and double handles in the manner of French inspired vase. Features swirl...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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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