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French Provincial Bottles

FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE

Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.

Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.

Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.

The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.

Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: French Provincial
Vintage Big Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Vintage Big Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy

Vintage Big Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy

Located in Labrit, Landes

Dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn Irregularities in the glass and marks of use that give it all its charm. 13.21 US gallon or 50L Very good condition. Shipping: 46...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

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Glass

French Provincial 19th Century Distressed Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Spout
French Provincial 19th Century Distressed Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Spout

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 the 19th century, this jug features a green glazed body showcasing a nicely distressed patina. Accented with a large double handle with front spout, this 19th century French provincial green glazed jug...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

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Pottery

1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4

1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4

By L'Ideale

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s. The jars were repurposed for storing veget...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

Materials

Glass, Paper

French Glass Cobalt Brown Color Bottle, 1930s
French Glass Cobalt Brown Color Bottle, 1930s

French Glass Cobalt Brown Color Bottle, 1930s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French Cobalt Brown Color Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s.

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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles

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Glass

French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s

French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French Cobalt Blue Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s

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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles

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Glass

French Provençal corkscrew, wood and metal, France, 1950
French Provençal corkscrew, wood and metal, France, 1950

French Provençal corkscrew, wood and metal, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Provençal corkscrew in natural wood and metal, made in France around 1950. Its handle, carved from a branch or root, retains organic and irregular shapes, making each piece unique. T...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles

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Metal

French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles

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 southern France during the 19th century,...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

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Pottery

Fine Trio Of Antique French Demijohn Bottles
Fine Trio Of Antique French Demijohn Bottles

Fine Trio Of Antique French Demijohn Bottles

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An authentic and decorative group of Antique (c.1850-1860) French Demi John Bottles, all with fine traditional form. The Bottles in different comple...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

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Glass

Large French Oval Wicker Clad Blown Aqua Glass Carboy or Demijohn, circa 1900
Large French Oval Wicker Clad Blown Aqua Glass Carboy or Demijohn, circa 1900

Large French Oval Wicker Clad Blown Aqua Glass Carboy or Demijohn, circa 1900

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From France, a super-sized and unusual oval shaped carboy or demijohn, made up of a pale aqua colored, mouth blown glass bottle clad in a hand woven wicker casing with side carrying ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

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Wicker, Blown Glass

Vintage Amber Glass 20 L Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy
Vintage Amber Glass 20 L Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy

Vintage Amber Glass 20 L Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboy

Located in Labrit, Landes

Dame Jeanne or carboy vintage glass bottle demijohn Irregularities in the glass and marks of use that give it all its charm. Amber color. 5.28 US gallon or 20 L Very good condition. ...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 French Provencial ceramic bottles, 1960
Set of 3 French Provencial ceramic bottles, 1960

Set of 3 French Provencial ceramic bottles, 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of three decorative ceramic bottles inspired by traditional apothecary jars. Each bottle features an inscription typical of ancient preparations: “Tolu Syrup,” “Elixir of Long Life,” and “Spirit of Wine.” The hand-painted blue inscriptions and ornaments contrast elegantly with the white ceramic, in a style reminiscent of traditional Provençal earthenware. Sealed with cork stoppers, these bottles can be used as decorative elements in a kitchen, on a shelf, or in a rustic interior, evoking the world of old pharmacies and laboratories. Features Period: 1960s Origin: France Material: Glazed ceramic Colors: White and blue Quantity: Set of 3 bottles Stoppers: Cork Inscriptions: Tolu Syrup, Elixir of Long Life, Spirit of Wine Use: Decoration / Decorative bottles / Apothecary style Condition: Good vintage condition with slight signs of wear Style Provençal Vintage Rustic Apothecary decor Keywords vintage ceramic bottles, French ceramic bottles, apothecary bottles, vintage pharmacy decor, Provence pottery bottles, vintage ceramic kitchen decor, French apothecary jars, vintage bottles set, ceramic apothecary style decor, Provençal ceramic bottles, vintage French pottery decor, tolu syrup, elixir of long life, spirit of wine, vintage apothecary bottle set, rustic kitchen decor, French country style, vintage ceramic containers

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles

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Ceramic

Vintage French Blown Glass Wide Neck Demijohn Carboy in Teal Green
Vintage French Blown Glass Wide Neck Demijohn Carboy in Teal Green

Vintage French Blown Glass Wide Neck Demijohn Carboy in Teal Green

Located in Brooklyn, NY

French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (early 20th Century, France). Composed of attractive teal green (more green than blue) free-blown glass exhibiting trap...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

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Blown Glass

19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottle
19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottle

19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottle

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French globular form amber glass demijohn bottles with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1850-1860 Dimensions (left to right): 10.5"H x 10 Diameter Weight...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

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Blown Glass

19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Bottle Jugs, Circa 1850s
19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Bottle Jugs, Circa 1850s

19th Century French Glazed Terracotta Bottle Jugs, Circa 1850s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of large authentic 19th century glazed terracotta pitcher bottle jugs originally used for containing water and olive oil - the smallest one still has the original cork stopper i...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta

Antique French Set of Two Glass Bottles Green Color from France, circa 1950
Antique French Set of Two Glass Bottles Green Color from France, circa 1950

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 Bottles

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Glass

French Ceramic Brown Glazed Bottle Vase, 1930s
French Ceramic Brown Glazed Bottle Vase, 1930s

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 Bottles

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Earthenware

Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Bottle Pitcher Vase, 1960s
Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Bottle Pitcher Vase, 1960s

Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Bottle Pitcher Vase, 1960s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Italian ceramic pitcher bottle vase with organic floral landscape decorations. Hand-painted yellow, orange, green, blue and brown coloured motifs under clear glaze. Handle on the top...

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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Bottles

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Decorative Vintage Transparen Glass Bottles in Glass, France circa 1960 Set of 2
Decorative Vintage Transparen Glass Bottles in Glass, France circa 1960 Set of 2

Decorative Vintage Transparen Glass Bottles in Glass, France circa 1960 Set of 2

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

These glass decorative bottles, has been made in France, circa 1960. They are typical French procencial Style shape, in a Transparent color.

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles

Materials

Glass

Large 19th Century French Terracotta Jug, Glazed, Hand-Crafted, 1850s
Large 19th Century French Terracotta Jug, Glazed, Hand-Crafted, 1850s

Large 19th Century French Terracotta Jug, Glazed, Hand-Crafted, 1850s

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Very large authentic 19th century glazed terracotta pitcher bottle jug originally used for containing water or olive oil. Beautifully aged and weathered with stunning glaze in warm h...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta

Faience Bottle Beige Color, with Flower Decoration Pattern France 19th Century
Faience Bottle Beige Color, with Flower Decoration Pattern France 19th Century

Faience Bottle Beige Color, with Flower Decoration Pattern France 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A pair of oil and vinegar bottles in Faince in Beige color. It has been made in France durint the 19th Century. Decorated with flowers and Rooster pattern.

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

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Ceramic, Faience

Pr French Blue Stoppered Bottles with Gold Trim att. to Jean Baptiste Desvignes
Pr French Blue Stoppered Bottles with Gold Trim att. to Jean Baptiste Desvignes

Pr French Blue Stoppered Bottles with Gold Trim att. to Jean Baptiste Desvignes

By Jean-Baptiste Desvignes

Located in New York, NY

Stunning pair of stoppered bottles in french blue glass with decorative hand painted gold trim. Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Desvignes, circa early 19th C. made in France. Both bottle...

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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

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Opaline Glass, Paint

Ceramic Pot, or Bottle, Brown Color, France, circa 1960
Ceramic Pot, or Bottle, Brown Color, France, circa 1960

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 Bottles

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Ceramic

French Normandy Vindefontaine Kaolin Beverage Fountain,  Mid 19th C.
French Normandy Vindefontaine Kaolin Beverage Fountain,  Mid 19th C.

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 Bottles

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century French Blown Glass Demijohn Bottle
19th Century French Blown Glass Demijohn Bottle

19th Century French Blown Glass Demijohn Bottle

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 19th century French globular form hand blown green glass Dame Jeanne, or demijohn, bottle encased in two layers of woven wicker and thick braided rope. Layers of different ki...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles

Materials

Rope, Blown Glass

Large French Blown Clear Glass Demijohn Bottle
Large French Blown Clear Glass Demijohn Bottle

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...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

Materials

Glass

Vintage Bulbous-Form Light Green Demijohn with Cork Stopper
Vintage Bulbous-Form Light Green Demijohn with Cork Stopper

Vintage Bulbous-Form Light Green Demijohn with Cork Stopper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pale green demijohn/carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. Early 20th Century, France). Composed of 'blown-to-mold' glass (a method accepted ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

Materials

Glass, Cork

French Glazed Stoneware Bottle, Mid 20th Century
French Glazed Stoneware Bottle, Mid 20th Century

French Glazed Stoneware Bottle, Mid 20th Century

Located in Warminster, GB

A glazed stoneware bottle. Southern France, mid 20C. Stock ref. #3040 In very good order. 19 x 11 x 11 cm 7.5 x 4.3 x 4.3 "

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bottles

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Stoneware

French Provincial bottles for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial bottles for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage bottles 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 glass, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial bottles made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bottles, popular names associated with this style include and L'Ideale. 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 bottles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $80 and tops out at $2,450 while the average work can sell for $575.