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
Pair of French 19th Century Anduze Jars with Brown and Green Glaze and Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Anduze jars from the 19th century with dark brown and green drip glaze and swag decoration in raised relief. Elevate your outdoor space with this captivating pair of...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Hand Painted Jardiniere by Ulysse Besnard of Blois
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This very large bombe shaped two handled faience jardiniere is by Ulysse Besnard of Blois, France, and rests on four feet. The hand painted decoration includes swirling arabesques and dragons, and on each side in a central cartouche is a hand painted fire-breathing salamander entwined around the letter F. This salamander was the emblem of Francois 1...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
French Provincial 1880s Green Glazed Oblong Terracotta Jar with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed terracotta jar circa 1880 with oblong body, nicely weathered appearance and small base. Add a touch of rustic charm to your space with this exquisite...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Petite Anduze Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Petite Anduze jars in tricolor brown, green and yellow glaze. Hand-made circa 1910-1949 by the Boisset Poterie. Beautiful color and patina from decades of natural wear and us...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Empire Solid Marble with Brass Accents Corinthian Pillar Stand
Located in GB
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
Set of Three Late 19th C. French Provinical Terracotta Yellow Confit Pots
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Three Late 19th C. French Provinical Terracotta Yellow Confit Pots
Three sizes of traditional earthenware pottery confit pots from South West ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
French Classical 19th Century Anduze Multi-Colored Glazed Vase with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Anduze vase from the 19th century with brown, green and yellow glaze, molded handles and swag motifs. Enhance your outdoor space with this stunning French Anduze vase from t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Whiteglass Bottle Demijohns or Carboy in Authentic Wicker Basket, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Dame Jeanne or carboy antique glass bottle demijohn.
The carboys were often protected from shocks and temperature variations into a wicker baske...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass, Wicker, Straw
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
Massive Pair of 19th Century Biot Jars
Located in Houston, TX
Massive pair of 19th century Biot jars. Remnants of yellow glaze around rim. Nice patina across jars' surfaces.
First Biot jar measures 39.25 inches high x 31 inches diameter, and th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Hand-Painted Jardiniere from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique hand-painted Jardiniere from Rouen is a vibrantly colored, classically styled planter that adds visual delight to any room, regardless of whether one has placed fresh flowers...
Category
Early 20th Century French 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
Late 19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. One of the tallest I have ever seen at 14" high. Some chips and hairline and losses ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
By Biot
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Beautiful original 19th century Ligurian olive jar with a charming aged patina and perfect proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use.
Handcrafted using white soi...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille.
Painted with flowers and insects.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Medium French Early 20th C Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 9.5” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides w...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique 19th Century Hammered French Copper Water Jug with Handle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A wonderful antique French Water jug in copper. This handmade jug dates from the late-19th Century and is a great exemple of craftsmanship from this era. Most likely made by a local ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-19th Century French Paris Ceramics Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare French Paris Ceramics urn with nice gold details. Add some architecture to your decor.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot Bag Fives Lille
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica cache pot bag signed Fives Lille.
Painted with flowers and insects.
A second one is available.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Early Anduze Jar
By Boisset
Located in Houston, TX
Early Anduze jar circa 1820-1839. Signed by Auguste Boisset.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Large 19th Century French Earthenware Vessel
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century French earthenware vessel.
This handsome antique French Provincial earthenware, pottery or terra cotta urn or vessel with handle...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta
Large Antique French Blown Green Tinted Glass Hurricane Jar, Two Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single hurricane vase/pickling/preserving jar with green tint and pontil (ca. early 20th Century, France).
Free-blown glass displaying small bubbles wit...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
Large French Hand Painted Vase
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This large French porcelain hand painted and gilded vase features two colourful birds perched on branches in a forest setting surrounded by blossoms and coloured leaves, on a pale li...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
XL French Earthenware Pot Early 20th Century
Located in Trensacq, FR
Extra large French earthenware pot early 20th century
Extra large earthenware preserving confit 'gres' pot.
Early 20th century handcrafted and glazed...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Massive Early Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Massive early terracotta olive jar dating to 19th century, Tuscany. Nice natural patina. Its dramatic scale makes this jar an excellent decorative...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Faience Vase, White Red and Yellow Color, in the Style of Moustier, France, 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase in Faience, in a white red and yellow color. With a beautiful Glaze. It has been made in France circa 1920 in the style of Moustier.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Single French Antique Blown Cylindrical Clear Glass Jar, Ten Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single hand-blown pickling/storage jar (ca. early 19th Century, France). Given the hand-blown nature of these vessels, there are disparities in size and clarity. Some show mineral st...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
René Lalique Clear & Frosted Crystal Saint Marc Vase
By Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Saint-Marc art glass vase with bird detaills. (1930).
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Set of Seven Early 20th Century French Provence Apothecary Jars
Located in South Salem, NY
A collection of seven apothecary jars in a Provence style. Each painted apothecary or pharmacy jar has a name and unique design painted on it. The colle...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Vase, Brown Color, French 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase in Stoneware, in a brown color. With leaves decor pattern. French Riviera, it has been made in France circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Italian Reticulated Cast Iron Cachepot Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful baroque style white reticulated cast iron cachepot planter
Italy, circa mid-20th century
Measures: 17"W x 11"D x 3.5"H
Good original vintage condition. Minor su...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Early 20th C. French Terracotta Vase or Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase
By Desvres
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous antique French Provincial faience Armorial snake handled bough pot vase with three Armorial shields depicting a Fleur-de-Lis, a Cross and a V shaped emblem topped by a large...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Rare Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Cruche, Orjol, Jar with Three Handles
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rare Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Cruche, Orjol, Jar with three handles
Large ceramic jug of French folk art with three handles. It is typical of the jugs of southern France used to contain oil. It is made of raw clay with the remains of a dark green glaze.
This type of utilitarian earthenware was used to store and keep food cool. They could also be buried in fresh earth or stored in the cellars. These typically French jars are used today to decorate interiors...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
1960 French Provincial Hand-Turned Blue Ceramic Vase
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This Hand-crafted studio ceramic has been sourced in the south of France near the village Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie. This area of France is famous for its artisanal ceramic work. Smal...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th C. French Terracotta Vase or Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th c. French Terracotta Vase or Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily i...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Ceramic Stoneware Vase La Borne, Signed, France circa 1960
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.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Lamp Mounted on a Vintage Glass Bottles Demijohns Lady Jeanne or Carboys, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lamp mounted on a dame jeanne or carboy vintage green glass bottle demijohn
Irregularities in the glass that gives it all its charm
This can be rewir...
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pale Green French Terracotta Glazed Pot
Located in Milano, IT
Rare pale green glazed terracotta pot from France. Really beautiful time worn patina. Interior has a light brown glaze.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases
By Moustiers
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique French Moustiers faience pot-pourri pottery lidded vases mounted with figures dating from the 19th century. This stunning pair of baluster shaped pedestal vases stand on a domed shape foot with narrow stem and shaped body with pierced scroll and leaf handles. Both have bonnet shaped pierced covers one mounted with a seated lady holding a bird cage while the other is mounted with a seated man holding a bird. The vases are hand painted with panels containing classical figures playing a game to one side and with a man with a bow...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Rare 17th Century French Provencale Water Bottle
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare French Provencale region water vessel, late 17th century, in stoneware with green glaze. The vessel was designed to be held on a rope threaded through the gaps at the sides an...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience, Stoneware
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.
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