French Provincial Delft and Faience
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
Antique barber's shaving bowl in faience of Nevers with monogram France 19th
By Nevers
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Ancient shaving dish from Nevers Auxerre with a cartouche at the center bearing the initials monogram F R. The dish is beautifully decorated. In good con...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
18th Century French Faience Plate from La Rochelle
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good 18th century French Faience from La Rochelle with Primitive hand painted decor. All in good condition with chips around the edges. No hairline and no restorations noted. Dimen...
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Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Plates in French Faïence, Pink and Green Color, 20th Century Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plates are in faience. It has been made in France, during the 20th century.
The pattern decor is French Revolutionary characters.
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20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Rustic Faience Plate Circa 1900.
Signed PB Auvergne.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Garçon Plate, circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Collection of 5 French Quimper Faience Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful collection of French Quimper plates. This collection has been curated over the years and would make a fantastic colorful statement piece on any coffee table or dining room ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Vintage Italian Hand Painted Blue and White Faience Pottery Jug Vase
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue and white faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring dogs hunting a deer
By Deruta
Italy, Mid-20th Centur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Les Bonnes Cerises, circa 1830
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled -Les Bonnes Cerises (the good cherries) Circa 1830.
The image shows No. 4 from a series of tw...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Longchamp Terre de Fer Octagonal Hand Painted Floral Asparagus Plate
By Longchamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Longchamp Faïencerie in France, an octagonal shaped Asparagus plate, circa 1885.
The plate shows transfer printed, hand painted floral bouquets and sprays on a creamy white ground. The lower area of the plate has a sauce well divided by two green, crossed asparagus spears. The plate is rimmed by a raised running border of end to end green spears as well.
10 in. Diameter x 1 in. H
Impressed: Longchamp Terre de Fer...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Faïence Sarreguemines Shell-Shaped Hand Painted Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Faïence shell shaped asparagus plate, showing a group of asparagus spears spread across the front, the shaped rims are hand-lined in burgundy and pale green, 19th century. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Faïence Hand Painted Romantic Courtship Grisaille & Cirage Plates, S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of six French faïence hand painted plates, circa 1880-1900 – a reissue of the original 18th century Sceaux mold.
Marked on the verso, Sceaux 1777. Sceaux was a faië...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Le Perroquet, circa 1830
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – Le Perroquet (the parrot) Circa 1830.
The image shows No. 5 f...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Le Nid D’Oiseau, circa 1830
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – Le Nid d’oiseau (the birds nest) Circa 1830.
The image shows No. 6 fr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Early 20th French Faience of Desvres Candlestick, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th pair of French Faience Candlestick with the Rouen Decor, from the faiencerie of Desvres, signed on bottom Mosanic. Note : one chip on the top. See last picture.
Dimen...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Henriot Quimper Footed Faience Jardiniere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A faience jardiniere, or cachepot, from Henriot Quimper, depicting a man playing a Breton flute on one side and the coat of arms of Bretagne on the other. Decorated with yellow flowe...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Faience Hb Quimper Bookends, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good pair of Art Deco Faience bookends form HB Quimper, in good condition, very colorful. Dimensions are 7.5" long by 4.5" and 7" high. Each. Note, one small lost of glazing on the...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20thc French Henriot Quimper Faience
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th c French faience from Henriot Quimper, a basket with 6 egg cups in the typical color and pattern from Brittany.
Note that one chip and one hair line on cup holder.
...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Quimper Faience Set of 4 Dinner Plates France C1980
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 French Quimper faience pottery dinner plates. Hardly ever used and in excellent vintage condition with almost no wear. 2 seats of the...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
1940s French Faïence Henriot Quimper Brittany Breton Dancers Ruffled Fish Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Provençal Henriot Quimper Faïence fish form plate, circa 1940.
Multiple plates are available for purchase.
Brightly glazed with the colors the Brittany region of France...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Allegorical Faience Inkwell
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, yellow, and green Allegorical faience pottery desk stand inkwell featuring a castle, bird, and foliate designs.
By Deruta
Italy, Early 20th Ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Assiettes Sarreguemines en faïence barbotine Francaise Vintage (lot de 11)
Located in London, England
Cette magnifique collection de 11 assiettes à dessert en faïence barbotine de Sarreguemines en France, datant de l'époque vintage, est un ajout charmant à toute table. Chacune des as...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Pair of 1970s French Ceramic Serving Dishes, Layered Rim Design, Green, Yellow
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of 1970s French Ceramic Serving Dishes, Layered Rim Design, Green, Yellow & Blue Glaze
Description:
This charming pair of ceramic serving dishes, crafted in France in the 1970s, features a rich, earthy palette of green, yellow, soft brown, and a striking blue underside. With their layered, stepped rim design and textured decorative borders, these dishes blend modernist flair with the warmth of French artisanal tradition. Both functional and decorative, they bring color, texture, and originality to any table or interior.
Key features include:
Distinctive Glazed Color Palette: The interior features a radiant yellow center, surrounded by deep green borders, while the base of each plate is finished in blue, creating a beautiful contrast and play of color.
Layered Rim Design: The edges of the plates are built in graduated levels, with sculpted separations and subtle decorative detailing, adding depth and structure to the form.
Artisan French Ceramic Work: Made in France in the 1970s, these pieces reflect a period of creative ceramic design, where color experimentation and texture took center stage.
Functional & Decorative: Ideal for use as serving dishes for salads, vegetables, or fruit, but equally suited as decorative centerpieces or wall-mounted ceramics.
Versatile Style: Their vintage modern color scheme and textured surface make them adaptable to mid-century, rustic, Mediterranean, or even eclectic interiors.
Pair Format: As a matching pair, they offer symmetry and balance to your table setting or decorative display.
This pair of 1970s French ceramic dishes is a vibrant celebration of form and color, combining utility with striking design. Whether placed on a table, a console, or mounted as wall art, they bring an elegant, tactile dimension to any space.
Keywords: 1970s French ceramic dishes, vintage glazed serving plates, green yellow blue pottery, layered rim ceramic design, decorative French platters, mid-century ceramic art, retro kitchenware...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Boulogne sur Mer Faïence Dish France, 19th Century Blue Yellow
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is an Faience Dish, made in the 19th century by Boulogne sur Mer Manufacturer, the colors are white blue Yellow.
The tracks under the Dish is Durty and not cracks.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Collection of 3 French HB Quimper Breton Faience Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful set of 3 French Quimper plates featuring men and a woman. One man is en face and the other features a profile. This trio would make a fantastic statement on any coffee tabl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Clairfontaine French Faïence Majolica Glazed Ochre & Green Leaf Plate circa 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the French Faïencerie de Clairfontaine, a bi-color overlapping leaf plate, circa 1890.
Glazed in a swirling mix of yellow ochre and shades of green, the mold shows leaves wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Petite French Faience Handled Pot or Vase Desvres, circa 1900
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Petite French Faience Handled Pot or Vase Desvres, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Faience Water Vessel, “Pulcinella”, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare water cistern in the form of the character Pulcinella, likely produced in Moustiers, circa 1760. Water was added to the hole in his hat and he held 2 spigots (now missing) to...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Quimper Faience Teapot with Breton Woman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Quimper Faience Teapot with the lid. Breton peasant woman in virtually unused condition. Can be parcel posted. More pieces to follow.
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Dish in Italian Faïence Brown and Green Color 19th Century Rooster
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The dish is in faience. It has been made inItaly during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a rooster and the main colors brown and red.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Orange, Blue & Gray Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Vallauris French Treacle Glaze Terra Cotta Rustic Pottery Plates, S/4
By Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four pottery terra cotta dishes, Vallauris, France, circa 1930s- 1950s.
A traditional rustic design in a rich Treacle glaze. Oven-proof.
Perfect for adding some French P...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Quimper Faience Set of 4 Lunch Plates France, C1980
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 lunch plates with yellow glaze and 2 pairs of the Breton peasant men and women. Hardly used and shows no wear. In excellent vintage condition. Can be parcel posted....
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Green, Blue & Brown Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Mid-Century HenRiot Quimper Oval Faiençe Bowl, Femme de la Campagne Breton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Midcentury earthenware faience oval serving bowl, signed HenRiot Quimper, France, No. 459 (bis)
The center shows a femme de la campagne, the French Breton region woman standing b...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Faience Hand Painted 20th Century Yellow Color By Berty Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Yellow plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 20th century. It is hand painted.
With Olive and a cricket pattern decoration.
signed by Berty
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Portugal Faience Plates Hand Painted 20th Century Yellow Brown Colors Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Yellow Brown Blue... plates in Faience. It has been made in Portugal in the 20th century. It is hand painted.
With Flowers pattern decoration.
Category
20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Plate, 19th Century, Ceramic
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Glazed Faience dish, Majolica, it has been made in France in the 19th century, with earthenware in relief, decorations of flowers, and insects in the colors blue red and yellow.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Saint Amand et Hamage Green French Faïence Asparagus Drainer Server, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence Asparagus drainer / server with an inset well cover, from Saint Amand et Hamage, circa 1930s.
Glazed in the Orchies region signat...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Faience Hand Painted 19th Century Yellow Color By Etienne Laget Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Yellow plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 10th century. It is hand painted.
With Olive and a cricket pattern decoration.
signed by Etienne Laget
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Saint Amand et Hamage Green French Faïence Asparagus Plate, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence Asparagus plate with a leaf shaped dipping well for sauce, from Saint Amand et Hamage, circa 1930s.
Glazed in the Orchies region ...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Orange, Blue & Brown Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910.
This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Handpainted Bowl Dish Gravy Boat
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very versatile serve ware piece of French Faience. Many uses and perfect addition to any French pottery collection. Has markings on the back that reads Luneville.
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Paint, Faience
Pair of Two White French Faience Gien Artichoke Plates
By Gien
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 2 White Gien Majolica Artichoke Plates, France
1960s set of French majolica artichoke plates patterned with leaves, scrolls and an artichoke moti...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience HB Quimper Platter
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French large faience platter signed HB Quimper with a blue border, depicting a man shaving another man sitting on a barrel. In great condition with no restorations. Beautiful glazi...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Henriot Quimper Faience Footed Jardiniere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good faience jardiniere from Henriot Quimper, depicting two musicians on one side and the coat of arms of Bretagne on the other with a fleur de lis on each end. In good condition w...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Desvres Faience Wall Pocket
By Fourmaintraux Courquin
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Desvres faience wall pocket, or cone shaped flower holder, with hand-painted floral decoration and ribbons. Makers mark on back: Fourmaintraux Courquin. Minor w...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
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 Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Faience Pilgrim Flask
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century French Faience Pilgrim Flask, of traditional form painted with red and green flower sprays within blue borders.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Faience Bottle, Dated 1838
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare ring form French faience bottle, boldly decorated and signed "Louis Bordeaux" and dated "1838" on reverse. From the personal collection of Pierre Moulin...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Late 19th c. French Hand Painted Faience Inkwell, signed Alice Chaumeil
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good French inkwell faience with great colors and details. Minors chips on the edges but overall condition. Signed CA,, with number 820. From Alcide Chaumeil's atelier in Paris ac...
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Early 20th Century European French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
20th century French Set of 49 pieces of Moustiers Earthenware, 1950s
By Moustiers
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful earthenware table set from Moustiers, handcrafted in France, consisting of 49 coordinated pieces. Delicately painted in green with traditional Provençal motifs, featuring c...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Provincial delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage delft and faience 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 delft and faience 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 delft and faience, popular names associated with this style include Henriot Quimper, Grande Maison HB Quimper, Saint Clément, and Creil et Montereau. 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 delft and faience differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $2,450 while the average work can sell for $330.