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French Provincial Ceramics

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
Antique Rouen Platter, Glazed Earthenware, France, Circa 1750
Antique Rouen Platter, Glazed Earthenware, France, Circa 1750

Antique Rouen Platter, Glazed Earthenware, France, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.

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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850
Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850

Antique French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl / Tian, Provence, c. 1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color, France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.

Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.

Category

Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French 20th Century Glazed Cream Bowl
French 20th Century Glazed Cream Bowl

French 20th Century Glazed Cream Bowl

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely glazed terra cotta cream bowl from early to mid-20th century France. This earthen bowl–also known as a pancheon–was used to stand milk while the cream separates, then the cr...

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20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta, Glass

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.   

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s
Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s

Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s

By Roger Capron, Jerome Massier

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Beautiful fruit bowl or centerpiece in braided enameled ceramic in the style of Jérôme Massier dating from the 1950s, produced in Vallauris, France. This bowl is covered with a very...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Oyster Platter Longchamp, circa 1890
Majolica Oyster Platter Longchamp, circa 1890

Majolica Oyster Platter Longchamp, circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica 9 shells platter signed Longchamp, circa 1890. Reference / Page 142 "Collecting Oysters Plates" of J. B. Snyder.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Storage Jar / Pot, Yellow/Cream Glazed Ceramic, France Circa 1850 - 1900
Antique Storage Jar / Pot, Yellow/Cream Glazed Ceramic, France Circa 1850 - 1900

Antique Storage Jar / Pot, Yellow/Cream Glazed Ceramic, France Circa 1850 - 1900

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful storage jar/ pot with its characteristic yellow/cream glaze known for the region around Apt ( Provence). France circa 1850-1900, weathered, small losses on the glaze. H:2...

Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Iridescent Green Oval Ceramic Dish – France, 1970s
Iridescent Green Oval Ceramic Dish – France, 1970s

Iridescent Green Oval Ceramic Dish – France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Iridescent Oval Ceramic Dish – France, 1970s Description: This is an oval ceramic dish, slightly irregular in shape, made in France during the 1970s. The surface features a beautiful iridescent glaze that shifts gently with the light, giving the piece a refined and decorative presence. Its design allows for multiple uses – either as a table centerpiece, a serving dish, or simply as a decorative object in a modern or vintage-inspired interior. Main Features: Period: 1970s Origin: France Material: Ceramic Shape: Oval, slightly irregular Color: Iridescent glaze Function: Decorative platter or table service Usage & Style: A great piece for lovers of mid-century ceramics, French decorative arts, or organic handmade design. Pairs beautifully with rustic-modern or eclectic interiors, whether displayed on a console, open shelf, or dining table. Keywords: 1970s French ceramic dish, iridescent glaze platter, vintage oval plate...

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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Antique French Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar, Circa 1850-1900
Antique French Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar, Circa 1850-1900

Antique French Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar, Circa 1850-1900

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...

Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Edouard Gilles Barbotine Majolica French Vase, c. 1880's
Edouard Gilles Barbotine Majolica French Vase, c. 1880's

Edouard Gilles Barbotine Majolica French Vase, c. 1880's

By Edouard Gilles

Located in Ross, CA

French majolica barbotine vase with applied flowers, made by Edouard Gilles in Paris in the early 1880's. Edouard Gilles, a known Parisian potter active between 1868 and 1884

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1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche

Located in Buisson, FR

Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...

Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Hand Painted Scalloped French Plate /Bowl , 19th Century
Hand Painted Scalloped French Plate /Bowl , 19th Century

Hand Painted Scalloped French Plate /Bowl , 19th Century

Located in Ross, CA

19th century hand painted deep scalloped plate / bowl made in France.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Vintage Blue & White Floral Tile Mural More Than Likely Portuguese
Large Vintage Blue & White Floral Tile Mural More Than Likely Portuguese

Large Vintage Blue & White Floral Tile Mural More Than Likely Portuguese

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A mural composed of 49 individual glazed hand painted blue and white earthenware tiles more than likely Portuguese. The central design is an ornate vase or basket, overflowing with f...

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Mid-20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

French Vintage Large Stoneware Pitcher
French Vintage Large Stoneware Pitcher

French Vintage Large Stoneware Pitcher

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French vintage glazed stoneware pitcher of unprecedented scale, this utilitarian Provincial vessel would have been used to dispense cider, wine, or water. Glazed in a ruddy blend o...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Glass

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France 1950s
Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France 1950s

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France 1950s

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in leucate, FR

Huge ceramic dish from the Sant-Vicens pottery workshops in Perpignan (south of France). Drawing made by Jean Picart Le Doux. Two white stylized bird on an intense red background. ...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

An oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault France Vallauris 1950s
An oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault France Vallauris 1950s

An oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault France Vallauris 1950s

By Roger Capron, Robert Picault

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A magnificent oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault, adorned with a thistle motif, in perfect condition. Picault's personal pieces bear his full signature until 1962, while industrial ...

Category

1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Terra Cotta 'Tian' Bowl, France, Late 19th Century
Antique Terra Cotta 'Tian' Bowl, France, Late 19th Century

Antique Terra Cotta 'Tian' Bowl, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Antique terra cotta 'Tian' bowl, France, late 19th century. A large size 'Tian' with handles and spout. Pale yellow glaze on the interior and rim, unglazed exterior...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Sarreid French Ceramic Green White Decorative Urn Planter Centerpiece
Sarreid French Ceramic Green White Decorative Urn Planter Centerpiece

Sarreid French Ceramic Green White Decorative Urn Planter Centerpiece

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic ceramic urn with amazing glaze and patina. We see this piece filled with either fresh flowers or faux magnolia on a console, coffee or center hall table. Also a wonderful s...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche

19th Century French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche

Located in Buisson, FR

Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian type...

Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

French Green Glazed Terracotta Pottery Vase or Cache Pot
French Green Glazed Terracotta Pottery Vase or Cache Pot

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...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish
French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish

French 19th Century Glazed Folk Art Ceramic Platter/ Bowl Depicting Two Fish

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful glazed ceramic platter/ bowl depicting two fish. Great piece of folk art. France circa 1850-1900. Weathered

Category

19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.   

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

18th Century Hand-Painted Rouen Ceramic Platter with Scalloped Edge
18th Century Hand-Painted Rouen Ceramic Platter with Scalloped Edge

18th Century Hand-Painted Rouen Ceramic Platter with Scalloped Edge

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 18th century French Rouen white glazed cul noir earthenware platter with scalloped edge, hand-painted with blue decorative banded border and a fruit basket in the center. Rob...

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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 10 Henriot Quimper French Faience Fleur-de-Lis Plates in Blue and Cream
Set of 10 Henriot Quimper French Faience Fleur-de-Lis Plates in Blue and Cream

Set of 10 Henriot Quimper French Faience Fleur-de-Lis Plates in Blue and Cream

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Bruton, GB

Set of ten charming French faience-style plates featuring hand-painted blue fleur-de-lis motifs centered on a warm ivory ground with double cobalt blue banding along the rims. Rich i...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Vintage Stoneware Lidded Crock
French Vintage Stoneware Lidded Crock

French Vintage Stoneware Lidded Crock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French vintage glazed stoneware confit-type pot with lid and a pair of handles to help lift the substantial vessel. This utilitarian Provincial jar would have been used to store an...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware, Glass

Pair of snail or egg holders, France, 1980
Pair of snail or egg holders, France, 1980

Pair of snail or egg holders, France, 1980

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A pair of French snail or egg holders dating from the 1980s, made of glazed ceramic. Each piece has a stylized cluster shape, composed of several circular compartments designed to ho...

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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890

French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica asparagus plate , circa 1890.   

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890
Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair French Majolica Small Green Cabbage Covered Tureens, Sarreguemines
Pair French Majolica Small Green Cabbage Covered Tureens, Sarreguemines

Pair French Majolica Small Green Cabbage Covered Tureens, Sarreguemines

By Faienceries Sarreguemines

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just arrive this Pair of French Majolica Small Green Cabbage Covered Tureens, by the famous Manufacture of Sarreguemines. These charming tureens can be used in so many different ...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Confit Pot – Stoneware
19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Confit Pot – Stoneware

19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Confit Pot – Stoneware

Located in IT

This 19th-century French confit pot showcases the rustic charm of Provincial stoneware, featuring a beautiful yellow glaze typical of the region. Used historically for preserving mea...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Ceramic Confit Jar #6
Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Ceramic Confit Jar #6

Small 19th Century Yellow Glazed French Ceramic Confit Jar #6

Located in Munich, DE

Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Butter Dish, Ceramic in the Style of Quimper, Yellow Color, France, circa 1950
Butter Dish, Ceramic in the Style of Quimper, Yellow Color, France, circa 1950

Butter Dish, Ceramic in the Style of Quimper, Yellow Color, France, circa 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This Butter dish is made of ceramic. It is in the style of Majolica. Made in France in the 1950s. It is made of white and yellow and blue ceramic.

Category

1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Important vase by Les 2 Potiers, in lava stone with enamel glaze circa 1960.
Important vase by Les 2 Potiers, in lava stone with enamel glaze circa 1960.

Important vase by Les 2 Potiers, in lava stone with enamel glaze circa 1960.

By Les 2 Potiers

Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län

Important vase design by Les 2 potiers, Jacques Serre et Michelle Bargoin orignated from Auvergne in France. The vase is excusted in "Lave émaillée, lava stone with enamel glaze...

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Lava

Majolica Palissy Walnuts Platter Auguste De Chauvigne circa 1879
Majolica Palissy Walnuts Platter Auguste De Chauvigne circa 1879

Majolica Palissy Walnuts Platter Auguste De Chauvigne circa 1879

By Alexandre-Auguste Chauvigné

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare small Majolica Palissy wall platter signed Auguste de Chauvigne dated 1829. Auguste de Chauvigne ( 1829-1904) Ceramist in Tours ( Center of France ) inspired by the Faien...

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1870s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vallauris Enameled Ceramic Bowl, French Provincial, 1970
Vallauris Enameled Ceramic Bowl, French Provincial, 1970

Vallauris Enameled Ceramic Bowl, French Provincial, 1970

By Vallauris

Located in London, England

Large ceramic bowl, Vallauris, Côte-d'Azur, France, 1970. This object, which can also be used as a cup, is an exceptional illustration of local craftsmanship, reflecting the beauty a...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Sandstone

Set of Four Small French Quimper Breton Plates
Set of Four Small French Quimper Breton Plates

Set of Four Small French Quimper Breton Plates

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming set of 4 French Provincial plates. Each with scenes of man and woman. Labeled on the back of each plate. Wonderful collection of plates with many uses including display, jew...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian

19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian

Located in Buisson, FR

Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color. Amazing statement at your counter top . France, circa 1850. Good but weathered condition.

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

French Provincial ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Sarreguemines, Orchies, Choisy-le-Roi, and Longchamp. 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $5,456 while the average work can sell for $388.