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French Provincial Vases

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
French Green Glazed Terracotta Pottery Vase or Cache Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A terracotta earthenware pot from the Southwest of France with mottled green glaze. Minor chips and some rough unglazed patches. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used dai...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Terracotta

Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Available are 3 same-sized french stoneware crocks. Individually sourced in the south of France, this set of glazed stoneware crocks is a staple of any...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Stoneware

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

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Ceramic

Antique Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial c1880
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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases

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Pottery, Terracotta

19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 12"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Rustic condition with crackled glaze, some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Vases

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Terracotta

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.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases

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Sandstone

Large Dark Brown Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase in an Antique Style
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" On offer is this Large Mediteranian Ceramic Floor Vase. Sourced in the...
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Late 20th Century European French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Early 20th Century French Earthenware Pot with Handles and Green Branches
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this large circa 1900 traditional rustic French pot is over 13” tall and has two curved handles and a pale mustard glaze accented with a design of green branches. So...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic

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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Glass

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

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Ceramic

Antique French Provincial Armorial Snake Handled Faience Bough Pot Vase
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic, Faience

Hand turned Earth Tone Terracotta Large Vase Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" This terracotta vase features a classic, handcrafted design with a war...
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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic, Clay

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

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Ceramic

Antique Pair Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial Farm Urn
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases

Materials

Pottery

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

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Ceramic

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 12"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Good condition with only minor losses to glaze on rim. These ordinary earthenware vessels ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Terracotta

French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 13"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Minor chips and losses to glaze, hairline crack near top. These ordinary earthenware vesse...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Terracotta

19th Century French Anduze Vase Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional 19th-century Anduze vase, crafted in the Provence region of France around 1890, is a timeless example of traditional French ceramic artistry. Renowned for their dist...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases

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Terracotta

Extra Large Vintage French Lidded Copper Pitcher
Located in Ross, CA
Extra large vintage French copper pitcher, with a lid.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Copper

French Yellow Glaze Confit Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" The Confit Pot is a charming piece of traditional pottery with roots i...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Large French Provincial Terracotta Glazed Pot Floor Vase with 4 Handles
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" Beautiful terracotta vase with four small curved handles. The vase is ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890. Asian inspiration. Decorated with peonies and pheasants.     
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Vases

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Faience

19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 13"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Rustic condition with crackled glaze, some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Vase, bouteille Robert Picault en céramique Francaise Vallauris Côte-d'Azur 1950
Located in London, England
Vase ou Bouteille Robert Picault en céramique française, reconnue pour sa qualité artisanale et son design unique, issue de la magnifique région de la Côte d'Azur dans les années 195...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic

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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases

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Faience, Pottery

Vase Jean de Lespinasse en céramique bleu français Vallauris Côte-d'Azur 1960
Located in London, England
Le vase Jean de Lespinasse, en céramique bleue, est une pièce emblématique qui incarne l'élégance et la maîtrise artisanale des années 1960-70. Jean de Lespinasse, fondateur de la so...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Georges Pelletier céramique Francaise rose doré à l'or French Riviera 1970
Located in London, England
Ce vase soliflore en céramique émaillée rose de Georges Pelletier, agrémenté de délicates finitions dorées à l’or fin, représente un exemple magnifique de l’art de cet artiste belge....
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vases

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Gold Leaf

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...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Grande Coupe en céramique émaillée Francaise Vallauris French Riviera Circa 1970
Located in London, England
Cette belle coupe en céramique émaillée beige, de très grandes dimensions, arbore un décor incisé floral qui captive par sa délicatesse. En magnifique état, elle a traversé les décen...
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1970s European Vintage French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Roger Capron en céramique Francais Vallauris French Riviera 1950 vintage
Located in London, England
Vase cornet Roger Capron en céramique blanche émaillée, décor floral bleu et violet. Le design de ce vase fut crée dans les années 50 et sa production se fut de 1953 à 1965. Roger C...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Porcelain Vases
Pair of Large Porcelain Vases
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Late 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Confit Pot from Provence
Located in Middleburg, VA
A charming 19th-century French confit pot from the Provence region, beautifully worn with time and use. Crafted circa 1880, this rustic earthenware vessel was originally used for pre...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Vases

Materials

Terracotta, Paint, Clay, Earthenware

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

Materials

Terracotta

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

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Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Cerart Monaco en céramique Francaise décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1950
Located in London, England
Le magnifique vase Cerart Monaco, réalisé en céramique française dans les années 1950, est bien plus qu'un simple objet de décoration. Mesurant 26 cm de hauteur, il émane des atelier...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Vases

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional yellow glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Vases

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

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

Clay, 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.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Vases

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Sandstone

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

Materials

Faience

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.
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Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic

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

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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

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic, Pottery

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

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Ceramic

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

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Faience

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

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Sandstone

Vase Vallauris en céramique Français décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1960 Vintage
Located in London, England
Ce vase Vallauris en céramique, datant des années 1970, est un véritable bijou de la French Riviera. Son décor en or fin évoque le raffinement et l'élégance qui caractérisent cette r...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Vases

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Ceramic

Vase Jacques Blin en céramique "Bleu de Blin" Francais French Riviera XXe siècle
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

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Moustiers Pair French Faience Figural Mounted Pottery Pot Pourri Vases
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

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Pottery

Vase ansé Roger Capron en céramique Rouge Vallauris French Riviera France 1950
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

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Ceramic

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

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Sandstone

Genuine Faience Vase Green Red and Yellow Color Lille 1757 Decor signed Tesniers
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vase in Faience, in a Green red and yellow color. With a beautiful Glaze. It has been made in France in 1757 in Lille. It is signed Lille 1757. The decor is painted in the style of T...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Vases

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Sandstone

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

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Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery, Clay

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

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Ceramic

René Lalique Clear & Frosted Crystal Saint Marc Vase
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

Materials

Glass

Vase Roger Capron en céramique French Riviera Vallauris France Circa 1950
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

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Ceramic

French Provincial vases for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial vases for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial vases made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original vases, popular names associated with this style include Henriot Quimper, La Borne Potters, Lalique, and Accolay Pottery. 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 differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $83 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $590.

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