French Provincial Vases and Vessels
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
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'CER: GALENI'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'CER: GALENI'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Collection of Eight 19th Century Apothecary Jars
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Un-usual set of eight large late 19th Century apothecary jars.
Each jar has been made using a vibrant yellow glass with super quality gilt edge labels and original tin lids with a r...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Two Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, two handles and great rustic character. Created in southern France during the 19th century, t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Griotte Marble
Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'RAD: BUTNE'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'RAD: BUTNE'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded, ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Large Pair of Antique Yellow Glazed Jardinieres or Floor Vases
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of architecturally interesting French jardinieres hand crafted in terra cotta in a bold scale with classic form having an alluring yellow glaze.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone, Enamel
Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta French Provincial Confit Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Yellow Glazed Terra Cotta “Confit” Pot.
Provence, circa 1880.
Measures: 10.5” H 8” Dia
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Jarre Goutte Biot Grande
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
France has always been the pioneer of the European garden. These once functional olive jars eventually found their way to cascading gardens once retired, thus creating the iconic Fre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Glazed Confit Pot in Yellow Ochre
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This antique French confit pot dates from Mid-19th Century. As found in southwest France, these pots were originally used for storing preserves. Nowadays they can been seen standing ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
A Pair of French Maurin Green Marble and Ormolu Mounted Urns and Covers
Located in London, GB
Presenting a magnificent pair of French Maurin green marble urns and covers exuding opulence and grandeur in the Louis XVI style, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
Ea...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
French Majolica Birds Fountain Massier circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica fountain with birds signed Massier circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Vase Accolay en céramique grès émaillé Bleu France Circa 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Le vase Accolay en céramique grès émaillé bleu, produit en France dans les années 1970, est une œuvre emblématique de l'artisanat de cette époque. Représentant l'esprit créatif de la...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Cerart Monaco en céramique Francaise décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1950
By Vallauris AM
Located in London, England
Ce magnifique vase Cerart Monaco, réalisé en céramique française dans les années 1950, mesure 26 cm de hauteur et représente un véritable chef-d'œuvre artisanal. Provenant des atelie...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT RIIABAR'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT RIIABAR'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded,...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large porcelain vases in an overall white hue and completed with a gloss glaze.
CIRCA: 20th Century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: ALOËS S:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'EXT: ALOËS S:'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molde...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'BUTYR: CACAO'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'BUTYR: CACAO'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Lidded Porcelain Apothecary Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Lidded porcelain apothecary jar, with hand-painted Latin label "cera alba" (beeswax), from 19th century France. Three jars are available, but sold ind...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Jacques Blin en céramique "Bleu de Blin" Francais French Riviera XXe siècle
By Jacques Blin
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Jardiniere Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Desvres faience jardinière painted with flowers, circa 1900. Marked on base.
Minor wear.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
By Jane Hutcheson, Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial style arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles"
By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham
Portugal, Circa 1970s
Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glaze Terra Cotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial terra cotta wine jug.
Provence, circa 1880
Measures: 10.5” H, 7” D.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Pair of French 19th Century Anduze Terracotta Vases
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of French 19th Century terracotta vases.
Anduze, Circa 1860.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Small French Mustard Color Glazed Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 7.25” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides ...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antiques french Scale with set of Weights France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antiques french Scale, France 20th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass.
This exquisite antique scale will give your kitchen counter a touch of Europe. The iron scale, which is rectangula...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glaze Terra Cotta Wine Jug
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Terra Cotta Wine Jug.
Provence, circa 1880
Measures: 9.5” H, 6” D.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
1950s Italian Polished Brass Jardinière or Champagne Cooler Lion Paw Feet
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950s Italian Polished Brass Jardinière or Champagne Cooler – Lion Paw Feet & Rectangular Form
Description:
This refined Italian brass jardinière, made in the 1950s, combines elegan...
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1950s Italian Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Small Olive Jar
Located in Ventura, CA
19th Century French Small Olive Jar
Discover the charm of rural French countryside with this 18th-century Small Olive Jar from Provence. Crafted from ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
French Normandy Large Rustic Brass Milk Jug with Lid – circa 1850
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rustic hand hammered Brass Milk Jug from Normandy, France, Circa 1850
A large piece of hand made brass used to transport milk from the country dairy to the home, often by donkey.
The outer body shows the textured surface left by the hammering technique used in the making of this piece. The jug is formed of two pieces of brass meeting at the mid-section with a decorative joint.
With the original lid. The lid has a wide collar that sits inside the top of the jug, keeping the contents from spilling during transport. A thick handle is securely attached to the body.
During the early to the mid 1800’s, dairy farmers would transport milk from their farms to the local market where patrons would bring their own containers for filling. The early 1900’s saw the use of milk delivery trucks...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Faux Bois Trough
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Faux Bois was at its height during the Art Nouveau era in France between the 19th and 20th century. Now reimagined for a contemporary audience, this hand sculpted trough features cla...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete
French Style Hand Painted Floral Vases - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of ceramic French style amphora shaped floral vases. Hand-painted with luscious roses in pink, white and yellow against a cream and admiral blue background. The vase has a gil...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antiques french Scale, France 19th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass.
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antiques french Scale, France 20th Century. Wrought Iron and Brass.
This exquisite antique scale will give your kitchen counter a touch of Europe. The iron scale, which is rectangula...
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Antique French Empire Solid Marble with Brass Accents Corinthian Pillar Stand
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this exquisite antique circa 1880 French marble pillar pedestal with gold gilt brass accents
A very good looking and well made antique marble pillar...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Parisian Medici Marble Vase Medium
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Parisian Marble Chemist Pot
Sourced from Paris, France by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Suitable for planters, or vases
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique French Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scene - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Old Paris Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scenes - Pair
This beautiful pair of Porcelain Gilded Vases from France have a hand painted courting scene...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Midcentury French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Pot
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jar is in sandstone, in brown color. It has been done in the south of France.
The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Georges GOUZY earthenware vase, fish design and polychrome enamel, France 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
Georges GOUZY
An earthenware baluster vase with fish design and polychrome enamel.
Carved signature, " G. Gouzy - L'atelier Bormes "
Unique w...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Majolica Seagull Jardinière Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Seagull jardinière signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Double Handled Vases, France, Set of 2
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A pair of large absolutely stunning French vases with a Mediterranean French Riviera look. Hand-painted decoration of a knight and dragons in the traditional colors of yellow, brown ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
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20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Potter Jar Jug table lamp Brown
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
French Country Yellow Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil yellow French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 5"H
Good vintage condition. Mi...
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1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar Jug Vessel Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a brown color. It has been done in the south of France.
The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
By Jane Hutcheson, Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial style arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles"
By Jane Hutcheson for Gotham
Portugal, Circa 1970s
Enamel flowers, in a porcelain reticulat...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Neoclassical Painted Faience Allegorical Vase With Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful painted white, yellow ,pink, blue, and green faience pottery vase on paw feet featuring classical putti and allegorical or mythological symbols
Late 20th Century
Measur...
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Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Cylender Ceramic Stoneware Vase La Borne France circa 1960 Old Patina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a vintage Vase, in Sandstone, from the well known Workshop, "La borne".
In a brown color, this vase has been made in France circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Medium-Sized Provençal-Style Pottery Jar, Yellow Ochre Glaze, 20th with a Rope
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Medium-Sized Provençal-Style Pottery Jar, Yellow Ochre Glaze, 20th Century
This charming medium-sized pottery jar, crafted in the 20th century, draws inspiration from traditional 19th-century Provençal pots. Its rustic and vintage design brings warmth and authenticity to any space, making it a versatile and decorative accent piece.
Material and Finish: The jar features a beautiful yellow ochre glazed upper section, contrasted by a natural, unglazed pottery base. This combination of textures enhances its rustic appeal.
Provençal Inspiration: Designed in the style of 19th-century French Provençal jars, this piece captures the timeless charm of traditional southern French pottery.
Decorative Details: A hand-braided yellow cord wraps around the jar, adding a subtle decorative touch that complements the warm glaze.
Versatility: Perfect for use in a kitchen...
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20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
French Provincial vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Europe, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Fives-Lille, Alfred Corneau, Desvres, and Henriot Quimper. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $1,200 while the average work can sell for $1,200.