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
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
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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
$598 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 French Moulin des Loups Green Oyster Shell Plates Orchies
By Orchies
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of six Moulin des Loups green and cream majolica oyster platters from France Orchies. These round platters have cream background, with seven wells shaped like oyster shells. Each...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
$290 Sale Price
50% Off
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
French Majolica Ceramic Jug and 6 Mug Cups Shape of Cabbage
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Set of Majolica ceramic jug and glasses in the shape of cabbage.
juice or water cups.
Like new, never used.
Like new
Frech Provincial
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$653 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Vintage French Ceramic Tureen Bowl with Lion Head Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming French lion head double handled soupière found in a French market. As a collector myself of these bowls I was happy to come across one in this deep color, as typically they ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Large French Provincial Pottery Urn / Vase / Pitcher, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
A timeless, Classic French 18th century provincial pottery / ceramic urn or pitcher with beautiful, natural time worn patina and a stunning form featuring three dramatic handles and ...
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
A ceramic wall plaque Helene Ugo - Michel Barbier Vallauris France 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful mid-century modern ceramic wall plaque from the Helene Ugo pottery studio in Vallauris, France, created around 1957. Decorated by Michel Barbier, it features an abstract,...
Category
1950s 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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow Glaze, Early 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
This Antique French Provincial Tian bowl, dating back to the early 19th century and found in Provence, France, showcases a beautiful light yellow glaze with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Butter Dish Ceramic duck Shaped White Color France circa 1970 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Pair of Butter dish is made of ceramic. Made in France in the 1970s. It is made of white a ceramic.
It can be used too, as FoisGras Dish.
Representing a duck.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$332 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Pitchers
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair of beautiful earthenware pitchers, France, circa 1800-1850.
Weathered.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$468 Sale Price / set
43% Off
French Oyster Plate with Roses Luneville, circa 1940
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French oyster plate with roses pattern Luneville, circa 1940.
Category
1940s 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
Majolica Oranges Plate by Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, France 1900s
Located in Valencia, VC
Majolica plate by Keller et Guerin Saint-Clément featuring the oranges decor.
Hand produced in France circa the 1900s.
In beautiful condition. Very pretty.
We specialized in 20th...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Porcelain
$148 Sale Price
50% Off
Cruche Simone Carrié atelier "Kercy Quimper" pour Elchinger, France, 1950
Located in London, England
Cette cruche en céramique, d'une taille impressionnante de 34 cm de hauteur et 12 cm de diamètre, est une œuvre emblématique de l'artiste Simone Carrié. Réalisée dans son atelier "Ke...
Category
Mid-20th Century French 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
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
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
Large Ceramic Egg Holder 12 Eggs Blue Color, Italy, circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Ceramic Egg holder 12 eggs Blue Color Italy circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$237 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Majolica Frog Sitting on a Chair Jerome Massier, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Asparagus Plate with Leaf Saint Amand, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus plate with leaf Saint Amand, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage 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
$400 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$326 Sale Price / set
49% Off
Théière Saint Clément décor grappe de raisin en céramique Francaise 1950 Vintage
Located in London, England
La théière en forme de grappe de raisin incarne parfaitement l'esprit de la barbotine, ce mélange d'argile et d'eau qui a révolutionné la faïence depuis son arrivée en France dans le...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$157 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$335 / item
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...
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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
Pair of Majolica Mushroom Tureen Pillivuyt, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French green Majolica tureens with a mushroom on the handle signed Pillivuyt et Cie, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Le Murier Vallauris Pink Ceramic Wall Art with Bird Design Handcrafted Unique
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite Le Murier Vallauris pink ceramic wall art features a beautifully painted bird design, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic tradition of Vallauris pottery. Handcra...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Vallauris en céramique française noir orange French Riviera 1950 Vintage
By Vallauris
Located in London, England
Ce vase ou pichet de Vallauris est une pièce d'exception, non seulement en raison de son esthétique, mais également par son histoire. Réalisée dans la célèbre fabrique de Vallauris, ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$261 Sale Price
61% Off
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
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
Frie Onnaing Majolica French Army Reservit Jug Pitcher
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Majolica water jug or pitcher made by Onnaing in northern France.
A colorful soldier dressed in a pre-1914 army uniform sits on a barrel.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vide poche tripode Jacques Pouchain Atelier Dieulefit, céramique Francaise 1960
Located in London, England
Vide poche tripode de Jacques Pouchain en terre chamottée à émail estompé du blanc coloré au brun.
Superbe état
Jacques Pouchain (1927-2015) Poet Laval- Dieulefit.
Designer il int...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French HB Quimper Platter Broderie Border
Located in Winter Park, FL
A platter from the Factory of HB Quimper with the broderie border with in the center a woman and a man sitting. A good quality ceramic in good condition with no chips, nor repairs, n...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Provincial Water Jug in Light Yellow with Beautiful Time-Worn Pat
Located in Milano, IT
This antique French Provincial water jug in light yellow is a beautiful example of timeless craftsmanship. With its charming time-worn patina, this jug embodies the rustic elegance t...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Honey Pot – Brown Glazed Petit Pottery
Located in Milano, IT
Add a touch of rustic elegance to your home with this Antique 19th Century French Provincial Honey Pot, featuring a stunning brown glaze and petite size. Handcrafted in France during...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Assiette décorative de "Youen" Quimper en céramique Francaise Pièce unique 1950
Located in London, England
L'assiette en céramique richement décorée de poissons exotiques multicolores est une œuvre emblématique de l'artiste breton Yves-Alain Pleuven, connu sous le nom de Youen. Né en 1929...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Ceramic Iron Look Goblet Cups, a Pair Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Dimensions:
Goblet 1:
3.5" diameter
6" tall
Goblet 2:
4.25" diameter
5.5" tall.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Concrete
$360 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Vase Dominique Pouchain en céramique française décor géométriques, circa 1980
Located in London, England
Le vase cylindrique de Dominique Pouchain, réalisé en céramique avec une glaçure brune et un décor géométrique, incarne l'esthétique des années 1980 en France. Fils du célèbre cérami...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
$512 Sale Price
20% Off
France White and Silver Ceramic Cake Dome with Circular Tray
By FLAMANT
Located in Brescia, IT
This elegant and unusual cake serving tray with dome it is perfect for a party table or dinner. It could be useful for many other food, ideal for a surpris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$711 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Stoneware Pot
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
This vintage Provincial ecru-glazed earthenware two-handled crock is from France and would be perfect for displaying dried flowers or with a collection of other crockery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Terracotta Trivet, with Green Color, France 1910
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Trivet, is in Glazed Terracotta. The color are yellow and green. This has been done in 1910, in France
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Stoneware Pot in Ceramic
Located in L'AMETLLA DE MAR, ES
This vintage Provincial ecru-glazed earthenware two-handled crock is from France and would be perfect for displaying dried flowers or with a collection of other crockery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French 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
$636 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Dieulefit Provence Yellow Glazed Earthenware Serving Platter Scalloped
By Dieulefit
Located in Milano, IT
This charming yellow glazed earthenware serving platter, crafted by Poteries de Haute Provence in the village of Dieulefit circa 1950s, features a beautiful scalloped edge trimmed in...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic pot by Les 2 Potiers, circa 1960, France
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Ceramic pot design and produced by Les 2 Potiers, Michelle & Jacques Serre, 1956-1970). Pot made on " Lave emaillée" / Volcanic stones from Auvergne in France during the 60's. The to...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair French Majolica Small Green Cabbage Covered Tureens, 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
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
$522 Sale Price
20% Off
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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