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.
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 glaze and a drip of green on one side. Minor losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were o...
Earthenware, Terracotta
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11.5"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Terracotta, Earthenware
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
Faience
Sculptural Earthenware Vessel, French Mid 20th Century
Located in Warminster, GB
A sculptural earthenware vase with partial blue glaze. French, mid 20C. Stock ref. #3025 In very good order with no notable flaws. 30 x 24 x 10 cm 11.8 x 9.4 x 3.9 "
Terracotta
Early 20th C Striped French Ceramic Pot with Spout Handle
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this glazed ceramic vessel dates from approximately 1910. Classic vessel has an amphora shape with spout function in one of the side handles. Colorful red, blue and ...
Ceramic
$72Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Stoneware
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...
Ceramic, Clay
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...
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11.75"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the French cou...
Terracotta
Hand-Painted Ceramic Vase Portugal Vintage Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a hand-painted ceramic vase, Stamped, made in Portugal. Featuring traditional motifs and a white glazed finish with visible crazing. The vase has a rounded,...
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...
Terracotta
19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 12.5"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow glaze. Good condition with minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used d...
Terracotta
Early 20th C Tall French Green Handled Ceramic Vessel
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this large amphora-shaped vase dates from approximately 1910. Glazed in traditional French colors with warm brown glaze at the base and green glaze on the handles an...
Ceramic
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...
Terracotta
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 11.5"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
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...
Terracotta
$204Sale Price|32% Off
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.
Ceramic
$12,500 / set
Pair of Blue and Gold Vases
Located in Washington, DC
These are an exceptional pair of large blue and gold high glazed ceramic vases. The detail in gold has really superb quality peacocks surrounded with leaves.
Ceramic
Large Hand-Painted Ceramic Double Handled Vases, France, Set of 2
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A pair of large absolutely stunning French vases with a Mediterranean French Riviera look. Hand-painted decoration of a knight and dragons in the traditional colors of yellow, brown ...
Ceramic
19th Century French Terracotta Pot à Confit 13.5"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware pot à confit with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Rustic condition with chips and patches of missing glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were ...
Terracotta
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...
Terracotta, Paint, Clay, Earthenware
$259Sale Price|56% Off
Vintage 1960s Portuguese Floral Pitcher Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade, handpainted Portuguese floral organic modern ceramic pitcher vase. Blue and ochre colored birds in flight holding a green branch and floral lea...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 13.25"High
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
Terracotta
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.
Ceramic
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. Good condition with minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used d...
Terracotta
Accolay Pottery Vase, Large Ceramic, Brown and Blue, France, Vintage
By J. C. Accolay, Accolay Pottery
Located in London, England
Large dinosaur vase from the Accolay pottery, it measures 40 cm in height and 22 cm in diameter. Spectacular superb condition because of its size and colors, which inevitably attract...
Ceramic
19th Century French Hand Crafted Copper Vase
Located in Ross, CA
19th century French copper vase, hand made with rolled edges and the dovetail joining technique. Fully functional as a vase, there is a ding on the side as shown.
Copper
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.
Terracotta
Pair of Mid-Century Ceramic Vases, Sainte Radegonde, France, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Origin Sainte-Radegonde, France, circa 1950s–1960s Materials Glazed ceramic Condition Very good vintage condition, consistent with age A vibrant pair of spherical ceramic vases fr...
Ceramic
Large Handcrafted French Pottery Pot with Brown Matt Glaze
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Note: Only for decorative use. Not suitable for food "shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" This early 20th-...
Ceramic, Clay
Mid-Century Sainte Radegonde Vase with Ribbon Detailing, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A striking ceramic vase from the renowned Sainte-Radegonde workshop, dating from the 1950s. The piece is distinguished by its vibrant turquoise glaze, which gives the surface a lumin...
Ceramic
Accolay Pottery Blue Glazed Ceramic Vase, 30cm Tall, France, 1970s
Located in London, England
The Accolay vase in blue enameled stoneware ceramic, produced in France in the 1970s, is an emblematic work of craftsmanship of that time. Representing the creative spirit of Accolay...
Ceramic
French Provincial Terracotta Vase, 19th‑Century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A beautifully authentic example of mid‑19th‑century French provincial pottery, this terracotta vase embodies the rustic elegance and utilitarian craftsmanship of rural France. Hand‑f...
Terracotta
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Porcelain
Antique French Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scene - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Old Paris Gilded Porcelain Vases with Hand Painted Courting Scenes - Pair This beautiful pair of Porcelain Gilded Vases from France have a hand painted courting scene...
Porcelain
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...
Terracotta
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...
Sandstone
French Provincial Large Ceramic Vase with blue beige brown glaze
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" A large, rounded studio pottery vase from France, likely created in th...
Ceramic, Clay
A Large French 19th Century Copper Pot This is a lovely large Pan
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Large French 19th Century Copper Pot This is a lovely large Piece with an iron handle and robust copper riveting. A pan of this type would have many uses around the kitchen. ...
Copper
Vintage Boho Twisted Trim Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This elegant vintage cachepot captures the timeless sophistication of French Provincial and Mediterranean terracotta planters, reimagined in heavy glazed ceramic. The vessel features...
Pottery
$5,200 / set
1940's French Engraved Silver Plated Vases Pair
Located in New York, NY
1940's French silver plated pair vases design with engraved ornament on body
Silver Plate, Bronze
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.
Faience
Antique French Hand Crafted Copper & Wrought Iron Cauldron
Located in Ross, CA
Unique hand crafted copper cauldron made in France in the 19th century.
Copper, 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...
Ceramic, Pottery
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.
Faience
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.
Sandstone
$278Sale Price|53% Off
Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Bottle Pitcher Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Italian ceramic pitcher bottle vase with organic floral landscape decorations. Hand-painted yellow, orange, green, blue and brown coloured motifs under clear glaze. Handle on the top...
Ceramic, Stoneware
French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit 13.5"H
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Minor losses to glaze. Bottom is chipped and has a small drainage hole for use as a planter. The...
Earthenware, Terracotta
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...
Enamel
$720Sale Price / set|44% Off
French Signed Jacob Petit Porcelain Tripod Epergnes / Vases, Circa 1850s
By Jacob Petit
Located in Ross, CA
Pair of hand painted Jacob Petit porcelain tripod epergnes on triangular bases. Made in France around 1850. Hand painted floral motif with gilt, mauve green and blue paint detailing....
Porcelain
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 drip glaze. Some losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
Earthenware, Terracotta
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...
Ceramic
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...
Ceramic
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.
Sandstone
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.
Sandstone
Vintage French Stoneware Bottle Vase, Dark Brown Glaze, 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...
Ceramic, Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
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 ...
Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta
Carved wood and brass accents vase, Bretagne, France, 1960s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful carved wooden vase with inlaid brass decorations, made in the town of Ploumanac’h, Brittany, France, in the 1960s, originally sold as a Brittany souvenir. Geometric and hon...
Brass
$280Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Faience
Simone Carrié Ceramic Pitcher for Elchinger, Floral Design, France 1950
By Quimper Faience Pottery, Elchinger
Located in London, England
The ceramic jug designed by Simone Carrié is a remarkable piece of contemporary art of the 1950s. Made in his small workshop "Kercy Quimper", this work reflects the artisanal know-ho...
Ceramic