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
French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
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
French 19th Century Faded Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful confit jar with very rare faded green glaze.
Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
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 dish...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century, French, Glazed Ceramic 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 an utilitarian type...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
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
19th Century, French Green/ Yellow Glazed Earthenware 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
Earthenware
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
Majolica green oyster plate , early 20th century, brown and green color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Oyster plate in the style of Majolica, made in ceramic, in green and brown.
France early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
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 dishe...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Walnut Oil Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
French walnut oil jug from the Southern part of France around Castelnaudary.
An extremely rare large three-handled green-glazed earthenware storage vessel, with pouring spout. Almos...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Majolica Strawberries Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880.
13 plates available.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
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
19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Confit Pot – Stoneware
Located in Milano, 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France c. 1950's
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.
Black and green stylized bird on an intense blue back...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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
Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s
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...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Casserole Robert Picault céramique Française Vallauris French Riviera 1960
Located in London, England
Robert PICAULT (1919-2000)
Céramiste de génie, ayant travaillé étroitement avec PICASSO et Roger CAPRON, il crée son propre ALQUIFOUX (mélange de de sulfure de plomb et de sable) et ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Pouyat for Limoges Salad Plate Set in Gold and Pink, Set of 6, 19th Century
By Jean Pouyat
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely set of Jean Pouyat for Limoges salad plates. In a crisp white porcelain, each plate features a gold, blue and pink filigree pattern with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Gold
19th Century, French Glazed Earthenware Water Jug
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 an utilitarian type...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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
French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter with coat of arms dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
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 Porcelain Oyster Plates Haviland Limoges, Set of 6
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good set of 6 small porcelain plates and one large porcelain plate with gold leaf decor from Limoges, France for the Haviland & Co.
All in good condition. Circa 1900-1920 . The sma...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Bol et Mug Roger Capron en céramique Francaise Vallauris French Riviera 1950
Located in London, England
Bol et Mug de Roger Capron en céramique blanche et grise en superbe état.
Dimensions: Mug Diamètre 8.5 cm et 8 cm de hauteur
Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Robert Picault, Jacques Bli...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Majolica Asparagus Platter Longchamp, Circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter in two pieces signed longchamp, circa 1890.
Measures: two pieces / the platter 13.3" on 9", H / 1.8".
cradle / ...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Blue Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing and almost impossible to find blue color. Imperfectio...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Bouteille Jean De Lespinasse céramique bleue Francaise Vallauris Vintage 1970
Located in London, England
Bouteille de décoration whisky Jean de Lespinasse en céramique bleu.
Une petite grenure à signaler au pied visible sur la photo sinon elle est en top état.
Jean de Lespinasse(1896-...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration.
France, circa 1750
Good condition.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
French Majolica Dog Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dog pitcher, circa 1900.
White and brown dog with a blue bow.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Chestnut Leaves Plate Salins, circa 1880
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica chestnut leaves plate Salins, circa 1880, on a pink background.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow, Time-Worn Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This antique French Provincial Tian bowl, circa early 19th century, boasts a beautiful time-worn patina and a light yellow glaze. Discovered in Provence, France, this earthenware bow...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Chestnut Leaves Plate Salins, circa 1880
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica chestnut leaves plate Salins, circa 1880, on a pink background.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Pitchers
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair of beautiful earthenware pitchers, France, circa 1800-1850.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
French Provincial Beige Glazed Terracotta Casserole Tureen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely beige glazed terracotta soup tureen / kitchen pot with handles, France, 19th century.
This French Provincial tureen will be a nice accent to any countryside house kitchen. Be...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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 Provincial Rouen Faience Floral Cornucopia Bird Butterfly Wall Decoration
By Rouen
Located in New York, NY
Large, vibrant French Provincial hand painted faience wall decoration in the shape of a cover, rocaille et décor à la corne pattern. A double cornucopia filled with flowers, flying i...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Plate Birds with Grapes Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plate birds with grapes signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Jug in Pottery Beautiful Old Patina, France 18th Century, Quimper HR
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jug has a great old Patina. It is from France made in the 18th Century. The material is Pottery and the condtion is Fair. the decor is "fleur de Lys".
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Majolica Asparagus Plate Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus plate attributed to Fives Lille, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter coat of arms wth dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Faience
An oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault France Vallauris 1950s
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
Large French Provincial Faience Hand Painted Flower, Butterfly, Dragonfly Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large French Provincial style faience covered box profusely decorated with vibrant bouquets of flowers against a marvelous craquelure background. The cover topped with fiv...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Italian Fish Form Soup Bowls on Baskets-Set of 4
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage lidded soup bowls with fish form lids, on baskets, made in Italy around the 1960's, set of four. Each piece includes a basket, bowl and fish lid.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of Four Majolica Asparagus Plates Attributed to Orchies
By Orchies
Located in Pembroke, MA
Set of four colorful French majolica asparagus plates attributed to Orchies. Each plate features six amethyst-colored molded asparagus spears resting on a leaf on a plate with turquo...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Tiered Longchamp Hand Painted Oyster Plate Set of 3, c. 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Ross, CA
Set of three tiered oyster plates, made by Longchamp in France around 1900. The set includes three plates that can be stacked or displayed separately, each plate has wells for oyste...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Majolica Pig Pitcher Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pig with ham signed Orchies, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Six Vintage Saint Amand French Mushroom Porcelain Plates, a Set
By Saint Amand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming set of 6 French porcelain plates. Each plate depicts a different mushroom variety. Varieties include: Pratensis, Amanita, Marasmius, Boletus, Cortinarius and Cantharelius. L...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
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
Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely and charming French Majolica plate with rabbits family eaten cabbage signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. (Plates made for Higgins and Seiter Ne...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Mugs Roger Capron en céramique Francaise 1970 French Riviera Vallauris lot de 6
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Lot de 6 verres à orangeade de Roger Capron.
En superbe état .
Un cheveu à signaler à l'intérieur d'un mug, visible sur une photo.
Roger Capron (1922 -2006) remporte en 1970 le Gr...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Oyster Plate by Longchamp Terre De Fer, C. 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Ross, CA
Longchamp Terre de Fer oyster plate, made in Burgandy France around 1900. Green basket weave pattern with six wells and one center well for lemons or sauce.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Pottery Handmade Antique Jug Vessel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Ceramic Oil Jug with stopper circa 1800s.
Easy carry handle
Handmade in France.
9 h x 7.5 w x 9.25 d
Glazed Ceramic French Provincial Pottery Jug
Fair Condition. Wear consis...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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.