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
18th Century French Faience Plates Set of 4
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of four 18th century French faience plates with primitive hand painted decoration each by different artists. In varying condition, with chips and glaze losses on edges of scall...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage 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
Quimper Faïence Dish, France, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is an Faience Dish, made in the 19th century by Quimper, the colors are white blue Yellow. Signed HB.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
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
19th Century Alcide Chaumeil French Faïence Armorial Heraldic Footed Sauce Boat
By Alcide Chaumeil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence armorial sauce boat, Alcide Chaumeil, circa 1880-1890.
Hand decorated with a French heraldic crest, fleur-de-lis, and the customary border, the boat is fixed to a b...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage 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
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
18th Century French Faience Plates Set of 2
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of two 18th century French faience plates with primitive hand painted decoration. Minor chips and glaze losses on edges of scalloped rim. No hairline cracks or restorations not...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
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.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$276 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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
St. Clement French Faïence Apple Fruit Plate, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An earthenware French faïence apple motif fruit plate, circa 1900. The background has a detailed floral pattern to the molding, with a six-paneled indented rim. Lovely coloring.
M...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
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
$334 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Faience Figural Hen Pâté Terrine, Michel Caugant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage figural Hen Pâté Terrine made for Laurent Caugant, a Bretagne pâté maker since 1927 – circa 1950s.
Laurent’s son Michel created these figural forms as containers for sel...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
Thomas Sergent Majolica Great Tit Flower Pot and a Plate 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Plate is a Majolica plate made in germany during the 19th Century.
Thomas Sergent French Majolica flower pot which features a great red flow...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$429 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century Chinese Fisher
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plate is in Faience. It has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The pattern decor is a Chinese Fisher, and the main colors green and red.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$162 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Henriot Quimper Faience Fish Shaped Plates
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of fish dinner plates by Henriot Quimper. Traditional Breton figures, male & female on either plate. In excellent vintage condition wi...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
Vallauris French Treacle Glaze Rustic Pottery Au Gratin Dishes, S/6
By Vallauris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six pottery au gratin dishes, Vallauris, France, circa 1930s.
A traditional rustic design, these Treacle glazed shallow, handled open-proof dishes are perfect for prepari...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Faience Dish, by Luneville, with Flowers Decor France 19th Century, Signed
By Luneville
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old dish by Luneville. This dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The colors are green and yellow, purple. It is signed.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$238 Sale Price
20% Off
Faience Dish, by Malicorne, with Birds and Flowers Decor, France 19th, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Malicorne. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th.
The colors are Green and Brown. Signed MC.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$209 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$162 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
19th Century French Malicorne Faience Tea Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique French provincial Malicorne faience teapot from Pouplard-Beatrix, circa 1890. Signed PBx on reverse. This charming tea pot depicts a young Breton woman carrying a basket and umbrella and the opposite side depicts a young Breton man...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
Faience Dish, by Luneville Flowers Decor France 19th Century Signed
By Luneville
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Luneville. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France,during the 19th.
The colors are Green and red, orange. It is signed.
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$334 Sale Price
20% Off
English Faience 19th Century, Hand Painted, Flowers and Birds Decor Pattern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Plate in Faience. It has been made in England in the 19th century. It is hand painted.
With flowers and bird pattern decoration. Red color.
Category
19th Century English Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$162 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$429 Sale Price
20% Off
French Faience Platter Quimper, Signed HB
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Faience Quimper platter from Brittany, signed HB, depicting a couple in the field with a women knitting and man watching. T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
St. Clement French Faïence Peach Fruit Plate circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An earthenware French faïence peach motif fruit plate, circa 1900. The background has a detailed floral pattern to the molding, with a six-paneled indented rim. Lovely coloring.
M...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
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
$1,800 Sale Price
28% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
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
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
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.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Desvres Faience Wall Pocket
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...
Category
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. Circa...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
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 Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Faience
$1,650 Sale Price
40% Off
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century European French Provincial Delft and Faience
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
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.
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