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
19th Century Antique French Majolica Barbotine Wall Pocket Floral Flower Vase
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Antique French Majolica Barbotine ceramic wall pocket flower vase "Confetti" .
Direct from FRANCE, gorgeous hand painted design on ...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Stoneware Pottery Water Jug from Provence Set of 3
Located in Milano, IT
Set of 3 French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Water Jugs from the 19th century. Beautiful time worn patina.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
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.0
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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
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
Collections of Empty Old Bottles in Terracotta
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Collections of empty old bottles in terracotta.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
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: 11.5” H, 6.5” Dia.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century Pair set 2 French confit pot yellow glazed pottery provincial.
Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, a...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
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 Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
1900s French Green L'Ideale Canning Preserve Jars W/ Lithograph Seed Labels S/4
By L'Ideale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Found in France, a set of four, large glass canning preserve jars with chromolithographed labels for vegetable seeds, circa early 1900s.
The jars were repurposed for storing veget...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Paper, Glass
Anduze Pot in Cream Yellow
By Boisset
Located in Tilburg, NL
Anduze Pot in Cream Yellow, France, Mid 20th century.
This well sized Anduze pot has a warm cream yellow color and a glazed surface, showing a rich high ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Antique Hand Blown Clear Glass French Wine Demijohn Bonbonne Bottle Jug
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique clear glass demijohn bottle. Measure: 25".
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
French Provincial Rattan Planter Chachepot
Located in Brescia, IT
Natural materials and Minimalist style, are the features of this square rattan basket,
useful for planter or fire wood.
Perfect in every kitchen or dining room
We suggest indoor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Rattan
French Faience Jardinière Cache Pot Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French Desvres faience jardinière cachepot painted with flowers, coat of arms and a farmer, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Stone Ceramic Jug
Located in Milano, IT
French Provincial Stoneware pottery jug.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century pair set 2 French Confit pot yellow glazed pottery provincial.
Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, a...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Located in Shreveport, LA
19th century PAIR Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial
Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, al...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Green Auvergne France Walnut Oil Jar Pot
Located in Milano, IT
18th Century Auvergne French Walnut Oil Jar.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
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
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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Antique Stoneware Urn
Located in South Salem, NY
Small 19th century French confit pot or jar. Handcrafted. 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
Normandy Earthenware Jug with Cork
Located in South Salem, NY
Late 19th century French earthenware pottery bottle or jug from Normandy. Originally used for water or cider.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
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
Mid-20th Century French Hand Painted Faience Vase Signed Henriot Quimper
Located in Beirut, LB
This beautiful faience piece features colorful hand painted decor. The painted elements include a framer dressed in traditional, historically accurate clothing with floral decor .
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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
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...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pair of 19th Century French Ceramic Urns with Cast Bronze Accents
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of 19th century hand painted ceramic urns with cast bronze base and handles, France.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Boho Chic 19th Century Decorative Water Spout Handle Jug from Provencal France
Located in London, GB
A very rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug in original condition .These jugs were used primarily in the South of France. Chips and imperfections help authent...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Clay
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
White-Painted Iron Standing Jardiniere in the Style of Arras
Located in Houston, TX
White-painted standing jardiniere in the style of Arras: painted wrought iron plant stand dating to late 19th century, France. Wire-work lattice j...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
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 t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
Ceramic Pitcher, Midcentury French
Located in Labrit, Landes
French little pitcher
Good condition with characterful patina
Shipping:
L12 / P 11/ H 14.5 cm 0.6 kg.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage French Terracotta Vase
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A beautiful composition of color and texture, this pot is an ideal centerpiece and accent for the home, garden, patio, conservatory. With unlimited functions, this pot is aesthetical...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique AD Mougin French figural garniture clock and mantel urns. Made of marble and bronze with gilt accents and neoclassical styling featuring a figural b...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century French Provincial Stoneware Pottery, Jar/Jug/Vase/Vessel
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This olive jar is in sandstone, in a grey and brown color. It has been done in the south of France. It is stampted "20".
The datation is 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Sandstone
Large 19th Century French Faience Vase
Located in Bradenton, FL
This large and beautifully decorated colorful faience vase was made in France in the 19th century. Signature on the bottom. Painted with a scene of an amorous couple on the front, th...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Stoneware Large Vase, France , 1970, Grey and Brown Color, by Grés Du Marais
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase is in stone ware. In a typical style of french provencial, or french riviera, the colors are grey and brown. It has been done circa 1970, in france by "les grès du marais...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
French Faience Low Cache Pot, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A white glazed ceramic “cachepot” with braided handles, French, circa 1870.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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
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
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 features a green glazed upper section perfectly balancing the unfinished lower section. Presenting a small lateral handle and a larger one at the top, this French Provincial 19th century jug...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Terracotta
Copper Cauldron Centerpiece Bowl / Wine Cooler / Planter
Located in Barcelona, ES
French copper cauldron with iron folding handle with rings. Early 20th century.
Originally designed for cooking.
It has a nice construction. The vessel is made of hand-hammered cop...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
Large French Majolica Bird and Snake Jardinière, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French 19th century Majolica jardinière in a shape of wood box decorated with leaves, on the front a bird with his nest, a snake looking on the nest with eggs...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Pottery, Majolica
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
French Faience Confit Pot, Blue Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A blue-glazed French Faience confit pot, circa 1870 with 2 handles.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
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
Pair of Continental Baluster Handled Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of continental Baluster Handles Porcelain vases, 19th c., with gilt decoration and hand-painted reserves of sciences of India.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Emile Gallé, St. Clement, Large Antique Flower Pot for Wall Hanging
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emile Gallé (1846-1904) for St. Clement. Large antique flower pot for wall hanging in hand painted faience decorated with foliage and vegetab...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Faience
Majolica Clog with Flowers Edouard Gilles, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica clog with pink flowers signed Edouard Gilles, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
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
France Iron Wire Minimalist Vase and Planter Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
France, iron wire Minimalist vase and planter bowl
This is a contemporary and Minimalist vase for plants and flower.
The insider bowl could contain...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
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.
Category
1880s French Antique 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.
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