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
Early 20th C French Large Green Confit Jar
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this French confit jar dates from approximately 1915. This piece stands 11” high and has the traditional form with a wide vessel body and two handles on the sides wi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Asparagus Plate Saint Amand, circa 1880
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual Majolica asparagus plate attributed to Saint Amand, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Italian Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Covered Dish
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered dish or tureen
Italy, circa 1980s
Measures: 12"W x 9"D x 9.5"H
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Majolica Pansy Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Pansy Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used...
Category
Late 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, 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 Provincial Tian Bowl Terracotta and Honey Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Antique French Provincial Tian bowl in light yellow. Beautiful time worn patina. Circa early 19th century found in Provence, France. These were used for preparation as mixing bowls m...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Green Glazed Terracotta Pottery Vase or Cache Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A terracotta earthenware pot from the Southwest of France with green glaze and yellow interior. Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used dai...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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
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
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
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
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
19th Century Brown French Provincial Crock Pot
Located in Milano, IT
French terracotta crock pot from Avignon 19th Century.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
French Barbotine Rooster Salt & Pepper Cellars, circa 1900s
Located in Ross, CA
Antique French ceramic hand painted rooster barbotine figural salt cellars.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Dieulefit Poteries De Haute Provence Platter in Yellow Glaze
By Dieulefit
Located in Milano, IT
Dieulefit Poteries de Haute Provence Yellow glazed earthenware scalloped edge trimmed in brown serving platter from village of Dieulefit circa 1950's.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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 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
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
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 Arparagus Plates, Early 20th Century, Purple and Green Color, Set of 6
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Arparagus Plates in the style of Majolica, made in ceramic, in green and Purple.
France early 20th century. Sert of 6.
Category
Early 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
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
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
Vintage French Water / Wine Jug with Four Handles
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage French mustard glazed water or wine jug, handmade with applied handles. These jugs are called Veritasse/Buret which means rare style. J...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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
Faience, Ceramic
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
Gustave Renaud Le Murier Studio Pottery Blue Mid-Century Ceramic, Vaullaris 1960
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful mid century hand painted blue ceramic platter by Gustave Reynaud from Le Murier in Vaullaris, France 1960. The smaller of the two. Large...
Category
19th Century French Antique 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
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
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
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
19th Century Yellow French Terracotta Tian Bowl Provincial
Located in Milano, IT
Antique French Provincial Tian bowl in light yellow. Beautiful time worn patina. Circa early 19th century found in Provence, France. These were used for prep...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Yellow French Provincial Earthenware Water Jug
Located in Milano, IT
Antique French Provincial water Jug in light yellow. Beautiful time worn patina.
Category
19th Century French Antique 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 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 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
Faience, Ceramic
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
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
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 Spanish Green Tian Bowl
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful large 19th Century Spanish Tian terracotta bowl in green moss glaze
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Sweet Peas Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica flowers sweet peas plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
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
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
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
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
Faience, Ceramic
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
Set of Six '6' French Faience Asparagus Plates by Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Pembroke, MA
Set of very decorative, late 19th century blue-green French Majolica asparagus plates, hand-painted in white, green and purple, showing four asparagus spears in relief, and with fluted rims. The underside is stamped "Depose K G Luneville...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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
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
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
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
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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