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
Vase Vallauris en céramique française noir orange French Riviera 1950 Vintage
By Vallauris
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Vase ou pichet Vallauris, fond noir avec un décor de lave orange de volcans . Sa forme est des plus atypique.
Issus de la fabrique de Vallauris il est une belle représentation de l'A...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
A flower pick holder made of stoneware - France - La Borne - 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A flower pick holder made of pyrite-bearing stoneware in the shape of a sphere. French work from La Borne in the 1970s, featuring exquisite enamel.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A pitcher in glazed ceramic - Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot - France - 1960s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pitcher in glazed ceramic, created by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot in the 1960s. A decorative accessory to be displayed alone or as part of a collection. The maker's mark is visible on...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Large French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Kitchen Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely rare and large French yellow glazed ceramic Kitchen pot.
Beautiful rich and warm color.
France circa 1850-1900
Weathered.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A pitcher in glazed ceramic - Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot - France - 1960s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pitcher in glazed ceramic, created by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot in the 1960s. A decorative accessory to be displayed alone or as part of a collection. The maker's mark is visible on...
Category
1960s European Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
A flower pick holder made of stoneware - France - La Borne - 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A flower pick holder made of pyrite-bearing stoneware in the shape of a sphere. French work from La Borne in the 1970s, featuring exquisite enamel.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Josephine Bowl on Stand, Astier de Villatte Ceramics
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly sought after, Astier de Villatte’s ceramic pieces are handmade in Paris by Tibetan artisans of black terracotta clay with their signature white porcelain glaze. Inspired by 18...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Terracotta
French Yellow Glazed Preserving Confit Pot Provincial Stoneware
Located in Milano, IT
A 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Preserving Confit Pot Provincial Stoneware.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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
Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar, 'Pot'
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 Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Creil Et Montereau Cistern and Basin, Faux Bois Faience
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming faience lavabo and basin by Creil et Montereau, circa 1900, in unusual "faux bois" decoration. The piece retains its original lid and spout.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Set of Seven French Majolica Depose KG Luneville Asparagus Plates
Located in Essex, MA
Lot of 7 French Majolica Depose KG Luneville asparagus plates from the Keller and Guerin Frers era. They are decorated in turquoise blue with...
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 Glazed Earthenware Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful weathered glazed earthenware jug from the south of France.,
France, circa 1850-1900.
Despite of its age in a good condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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
Vintage French Rose Glazed Earthenware Centerpiece Woven Tableware
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
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 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 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
19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow glaze. Chips, cracks and losses to glaze. Large hole in bottom. These ordinary earthenware ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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
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
Pair French, 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Plates
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of late 19th century Provencal earthenware plates
France, circa 1880-1900
Good but weathered condition.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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
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
Bertrand Leon Bordeaux French Majolica Gravy Boat "Capucine" Flower Decoration
By L. Bertrand
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the whole description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Prett...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Quimper French Hand Painted Faience Pottery Flask
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish French faience pottery hand painted flask with a Breton figure by Quimper and dating from the latter 19th century. The small rounded flask has a ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
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
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
Set of Four 19th Century Majolica Asparagus Plates with Molded Sunflower
Located in Pembroke, MA
Set of four 19th century Majolica asparagus plates. Each plate features three molded asparagus spears with a sunflower and vines encircling the perimeter. The plates are unmarked, bu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1950
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Yellow Majolica oyster plate longchamp, circa 1950.
11 plates available.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Oyster Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large rare Majolica oyster plate Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890.
Decorated with green seaweeds.
This plate exist in green and pink with 2 different sizes.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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
Ceramic & iron plant holder by Gabriel Fourmaintraux, Desvres France 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Plant stand circa 1950 in wrought iron, tiles with stylized rooster design by Gabriel Fourmaintraux in Desvres.
In good condition, unglued tiles.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 8 French, Old Paris Porcelain Pot De Creme Individual Dessert Cups
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Old Paris Porcelain, 19th century.
A set of 8 porcelain chocolate cups or pot de creme jars. Each features a white porcelain body accented by orange bands with gold accents, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
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 Jaspe Country Pitcher
Located in Ross, CA
Jaspe terra cotta ceramic pitcher in a marbleized pattern of burnt orange, green and butter yellow. This pitcher was made in the Savoie region of France in the late 19th century. It ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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
19th Century French Blue & White Faience Soup Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French blue and white faience soup plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Faux Bois Mug & Cups by Grandjean Jourdan Vallauris Ceramics France 1960's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the timeless elegance of the Faux Bois Mug & Cups, designed by the visionary Grandjean Jourdan and meticulously crafted by Vallauris Ceramics in France during the 1960s. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Coasters Vallauris Grandjean Jourdan Organic Ceramics France 1960's
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Experience the vintage elegance of mid-century France with this exquisite set of 6 coasters from Vallauris Grandjean Jourdan, originating from the 1960s. Crafted with care and attention to detail in France, these ceramic coasters feature earthy tones and textured surfaces, adding a rustic charm to your living space. Versatile and practical, they are perfect for protecting your surfaces while infusing them with a touch of nostalgic style. Elevate your home decor with this timeless collection, embracing the rich heritage and aesthetic allure of vintage French ceramics...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Casserole Robert Picault céramique verte Française Vallauris 1960 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
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
Majolica Pig Pitcher Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica pigs signed Orchies, circa 1900.
One side with dancing pigs , the other side with a pig playing Accordion.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Bonbonnière Robert Picault en céramique verte Française Vallauris 1960 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
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
Poêlon Robert Picault en céramique Française Vallauris 1960/70 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
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
Charming French Glazed Ceramic Chicken C. 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A quaint French glazed ceramic figure, a chicken that carries the charm of a rustic countryside kitchen. This figure is meticulously adorned with an array of vibrant fruits; ripe apples and lush grapes are depicted in a palette of reds, greens, blues, and browns. These fruits seem to have been placed with care by the artisan, wrapping around the chicken in a natural, yet decorative manner.
The chicken's body serves as a canvas of pure white, allowing the vivid colors of the glazed fruits...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Théière Saint Clément décor grappe de raisin en céramique Francaise 1950 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
La barbotine est un mélange d’argile et d’eau utilisé pour couler une pièce ou pour coller entre eux les éléments d’une faïence. Mais quand, en broc’, on parle barbotine, on évoque ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Oyster Plate by Salins, c. 1880's
By Salins
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French majolica six well oyster plate made by Salins in the 1880's. The shell forms are on a baby blue background with a yellow center well for lemons, in the shape of a lemon.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pot Robert Picault en céramique, vert, Français Vallauris circa 1960 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Pot ou chope de Robert Picault , pour compléter un service .
Parfait état. H 8 cm. L 13 cm avec le manche. P 8 cm. Diamètre du col 6 cm.
Robert PICAULT (1919-2000)
Céramiste de g...
Category
1960s European Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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