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
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
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Terracotta
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vase Signed Henriot Quimper
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase in ceramic from France. It has been done during the 19th Century.
Decor with Caracthers and Flowers. Main clors are white blue.
Signed Henriot Quimper.
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta
Nice Pair of C19th French Alabaster Cassoulets
Located in London, GB
Fine Pair of French Cassoulets urns in marble and ormolu mounts C1880s
Decorated with lovely Rams heads on Either Side
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
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Marble
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.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Vase à oreilles Jean Austruy en céramique noire Francais 1950 French Riviera
Located in London, England
Vase à oreilles travaillé en céramique noire avec un superbe glaçage. Un émail intérieur vert bleu.
La couleur et design sont très avant-gardiste pour l'époque . Très rare à dénich...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
French Biot Jar with Yellow Glazed Rim
Located in Houston, TX
French Biot jar with yellow glazed rim dating to the Mid-19th century. Nice patina and pitted surface from decades of natural wear and use.
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Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Copper Converted Cistern & Sink Planter Box or Garden Ornament
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique copper lavabo or cistern and sink is unsigned, but presumed to originate from France and date to approximately 1890 and done in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
Pair of 19th Century highly decorative Parisian vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Paris two handled vases, delicately painted with kitten amongst flowers on a bluish ground, painted all around with a variety of coloured flowers.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vase Jacques Pouchain Atelier Dieulefit en céramique émaillée France 1960
Located in London, England
Le vase de Jacques Pouchain, issu de l'atelier Dieulefit, représente une pièce emblématique de la céramique française des années 1960. Fabriqué en grès beige émaillé, cet objet témoi...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
French Majolica Palissy Monkey Vase, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy monkey vase, circa 1880.
Dressed monkey with a bottle sitting on a basket.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Vase ou pied de lampe au sol Accolay en céramique Francais 1960
Located in London, England
Cette magnifique lampe en pied d'Accolay présente un savoir-faire artisanal remarquable, ayant été utilisée initialement comme vase pour fleurs séchées. Il est possible de la recâble...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'ALUM: ROCC: L:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'ALUM: ROCC: L:'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: mold...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Enamel
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
19th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vases Signed set of 2
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Opaline Glass, Paint
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
Hand-Carved Olive Wood Bowl by Jean Paul Bain, Vallauris, France, circa 1970
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Hand-carved Olive Wood Bowl, Jean Paul Bain, Vallauris, France, circa 1970.
Organic shaped bowl with handle. Signed on bottom.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wood
Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antiques french Scale France 19th Wrought Iron and Brass Green and Gold Colors.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
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
Vase Roger Capron en céramique French Riviera Vallauris France Circa 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Ce mazagran en céramique de Roger Capron, réalisé à Vallauris dans les années 1950, est une véritable œuvre d’art qui incarne le style géométrique de l’époque. Ses motifs audacieux e...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase soliflore de Jean Claude Monange en grès décor fleur Francais 1970 Vintage
Located in London, England
Vase signé Jean Claude Monange en grès décoré d'une fleur en émail bleu et vert.
Idéal pour mettre en valeur une seule fleur, ou un petit bouquet de fleurs séchées.
Il est en top éta...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Robert Picault Soup Tureens Vallauris with Lid Green and Brown, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painte Soup Tureens with lid by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. Two side small side handles and removable l...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vase ansé Roger Capron en céramique Rouge Vallauris French Riviera France 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Le vase ou chope ansée de Roger Capron, réalisée en céramique rouge, est une pièce emblématique du design des années 1950. Provenant de Vallauris, sur la Côte d'Azur, cette œuvre ref...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
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
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
French Vintage Stoneware Bottle Vase With Circular Decor, circa 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade vintage French stoneware bottle vase with thick dark brown shiny glaze and three decorative circular indentations on each side. Beautiful vintage condition.
France, circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay
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.
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1920s 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.
A second one is available.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
French Majolica Flowers Basket With Bird Jean Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica flowers (pansies and daisies) basket with bird signed Jean Massier, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Vallauris en céramique Français décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1960 Vintage
By Vallauris
Located in London, England
Vase grande hauteur en céramique émaillée orné de fruits et de fleurs rehaussés à l'or fin.
Il est en superbe état il n'a aucun fêle ni grenure.
Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Jean Co...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
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...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
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.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
19th century terracotta vase
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This terracotta vase is a unique and authentic piece of history for any interior. The vase was made in the 19th century and has a beautiful reddish-brown color that radiates warmth a...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Majolica Rooster Massier Jardiniere
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful Majolica rooster jardiniere laying on a pink and brown wall attributed to Jerome Massier, circa 1890.
Reference / Page 98 " Barbotine...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Silver Plate and Blue Porcelain Jardiniere
Located in Astoria, NY
French Silver Plate Mounted Blue Porcelain Jardiniere, early 20th century, mounted with foliate ribbon swags and masque head strapwork on paw feet. 14" H x 19" Diameter.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver Plate
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.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Earthenware
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
French Ceramic Water Cruche Jug with Handle and Lid
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming authentic piece of pottery from Provence. Beautifully weathered jug with an amazing neutral glazed color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche from France.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Papier Mâché French Blue Bucket Planter Set, Paper Mache Pot
Located in Mckinney, TX
Bring a bit of French style indoors with these Paper Mache French blue bucket planters. Created with care by skilled artisans, these planters have a...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Paper
Large Dark Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in Rümmingen, BW
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On offer is this Large Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase. Sourced in a r...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
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).
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
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
Cruche Kercy Quimper de Simone Carrié pour Elchinger Francaise pièce unique 1950
Located in London, England
La cruche en céramique conçue par Simone Carrié est une pièce remarquable de l'art contemporain des années 1950. Réalisée dans son petit atelier "Kercy Quimper", cette œuvre reflète ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Vase Jérôme Massier céramique française bleu orange 1950 Côte-d'Azur Vallauris
Located in London, England
Ce vase ou Pichet J Massier en céramique, d'une teinte orange vive et d'accents turquoise, est une pièce emblématique de la France des années 1950, originaire de Vallauris sur la Côt...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
French Blue and Yellow Faience Vase
By Moustiers
Located in New York, NY
French blue and yellow faience vase. Moustiers vase in pale blue tin glaze with blue and yellow flowers, France, 19th century.
Dimensions: 3" diameter ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
19th Century Country French Fountain with Porcelain Reservoir and Basin
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French fountain with porcelain reservoir and basin is a charming ode to a bygone era! Back before hot and cold running water, it was desirable for family members...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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.