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
Large Antique French Demijohn
Located in Rochester, NY
Large antique 19th century blown glass demijohn w/ a raised letter W at top of neck. Likely French in origin. Measures 26" h x 17" across most bulbous point. Look at all picture sand...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Olive Green Demijohn / Carboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (ca. 1930s, France).
Composed of 'blown-to-mold' glass (a method accepted as 'hand-blowing') exhibiting a smattering of...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Jug with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with two handles, front spout and distressed patina. Created in Southern France during the 19th century, this jug ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Terracotta
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
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottles, Set of 5
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of five 19th century French globular form amber glass demijohn bottles with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1850-1860
Dimensions (left to right):
18"H x 16" Diam...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of 2 Green Glass French Demijohn Bottles
Located in Miami, FL
A collection of two olive colored glass demijohn bottles, used from the late 17th century through the 19th century to carry wine and spirits. Handblown, each has their own unique cha...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
French Glass Cobalt Brown Color Bottle, 1930s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Cobalt Brown Color Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
Collections of Empty Old Bottles in Terracotta
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Collections of empty old bottles in terracotta.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Terracotta
Large Vintage Teal Aqua Green French Demijohn / Carboy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (early 20th Century, France).
Composed of 'blown-to-mold' glass (a method accepted as 'hand-blowing') aqua/teal glass e...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
Two Large 19th Century French Terracotta Cruche Bottle Jugs
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Wicker, Blown Glass
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Rope, Blown Glass
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass, Cork
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass, Paper
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 Bottles
Materials
Glass
Antique French Green Glass Demijohn Wine Bottle Bonbonne Bar Jug 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French olive green glass demijohn / bonbonne wine bottle jug. Base marked L16 2 A.
Dimensions:
12" x 17" (Diameter x Height)
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
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,...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Pottery
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.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
Vintage French Amber Glass Demijohn / Bonbonne Ambrée Brune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
French Demijohn / Carboy originally used for transporting wine (early 20th Century, France).
Composed of attractive amber free-blown glass exhibiting trapped air bubbles within the g...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Amber Glass 10 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.
2.6 US gallon or 10 L
Very good condition.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
Antique Glass Bottle Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboys Oval Shape circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy antique glass bottle demijohn
Irregularities in the glass that give it all its charm: the the bottle is mouth-blown by a gl...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottles Set of 2 Circa 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Cobalt Blue Pharmacy Bottles
Green botttle
Dimention
1- diameter 8 cm High 34 cm
2- diameter 10 cm High 23 cm
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
Large Antique French 19th Century Terracotta Cruche Bottle Jug
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
French Cobalt Green Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French Cobalt Blue Pharmacy Bottle, 1930s
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Glass
Stoneware bottle or vase Brown Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Stoneware bottle or vase Brown Color France 20th Century
Grès la borne
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Stoneware
Pr French Blue Stoppered Bottles with Gold Trim att. to 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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Opaline Glass, Paint
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Pottery
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....
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Earthenware
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.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Ceramic
Bouteille Jean Lurçat par Haviland Limoges en porcelaine Francaise
Located in London, England
La bouteille en porcelaine blanche de Jean Lurçat, réalisée par Haviland Limoges dans les années 1960, incarne l'élégance et la créativité de cet artiste renommé. Avec son décor évoq...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Porcelain
French Rustic Glazed Ceramic Brown 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.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Earthenware
French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Jug – 19th Century Rustic Charm
Located in Milano, IT
This French Provincial stoneware pottery jug showcases authentic 19th-century rustic craftsmanship. With its sturdy construction and beautifully weathered surface, this piece brings ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Bottles
Materials
Ceramic, 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.