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.
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Style: French Provincial
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 Water Jug With Wooden Lid
Located in Troy, MI
Found in France, this green glazed ceramic water jug dates from approximately 1910. Classic provincial amphora shape with one of the handles incorporating a functional pouring/fillin...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Black terracotta pot signed Jean Marais in Vallauris, France circa 1970s
By Jean Marais
Located in leucate, FR
Very beautiful black enameled terracotta pot signed Jean Marais in Vallauris.
Made in Vallauris (south of France) around 1975, by the multiple artist Jean Marais and with the influe...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
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
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
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
Majolica Sweet Pea Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Sweet Pea Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
French 19th Century Yellow/ Cream Glazed Ceramic Storage Jar/ pot
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
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
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
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 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
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 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 Hand Painted Plate, c. 1890's
Located in Ross, CA
Hand painted faience plate made in France towards the end of the 19th century .Comes with antique plate hanging strap.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Rustic French Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Plate signed Hamage Saint Amand Circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Théière Saint Clément décor grappe de raisin en céramique Francaise 1950 Vintage
Located in London, England
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 ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Assiette décorative de "Youen" Quimper en céramique Francaise Pièce unique 1950
Located in London, England
Assiette en céramique richement décorée de poissons exotiques multicolores.
Pièce unique
Yves-Alain PLEUVEN (1929-2015) dit YOUEN, artiste breton indépendant, influencé par Bernard ...
Category
1950s European 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.