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French Provincial Dinner Plates

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
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.

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1870s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.

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1870s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1900. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.

Category

1870s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1900

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style
French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style

By Martres Tolosane

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.  

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Majolica Plate
19th Century French Majolica Plate

19th Century French Majolica Plate

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930

By Henriot Quimper

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.

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates

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Faience

19th Century Blue & White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux
19th Century Blue & White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux

19th Century Blue & White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux

By Vieillard Manufacture

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2733.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.

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1870s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster
Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster

Plate in French Faïence, Red and Green Color, 19th Century, Rooster

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 rooster and the main colors green and red.

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style
French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style

By Martres Tolosane

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.  

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

19th Century Digoin French Faïence Barbotine Divided Artichoke Plate
19th Century Digoin French Faïence Barbotine Divided Artichoke Plate

19th Century Digoin French Faïence Barbotine Divided Artichoke Plate

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A scarce French barbotine Majolica glazed Artichoke plate, Digoin, circa 1890-1910. Digoin, the oldest pottery in the Loire Valley was located in the Saône-et-Loire department in the...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Set of Three 19th-Century French Majolica Plates – Birds, Vegetation & Fruits
Set of Three 19th-Century French Majolica Plates – Birds, Vegetation & Fruits

Set of Three 19th-Century French Majolica Plates – Birds, Vegetation & Fruits

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of Three 19th-Century French Majolica Plates – Birds, Vegetation & Fruits Description: This is a set of three antique majolica plates, handcrafted in France in the 19th century....

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Two antique ceramic plates, France, 19th century
Two antique ceramic plates, France, 19th century

Two antique ceramic plates, France, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A set of two antique ceramic plates, France, 19th century, hand-decorated with traditional motifs. Each piece features a unique design: one adorned with a stylized floral geometric pattern in vibrant colors, the other featuring a polychrome rooster, an iconic symbol of French folklore. The slightly irregular contours and subtle variations in color attest to their handcrafted nature. Equipped with hanging loops on the back, these plates can be displayed on the wall as decorative elements, adding an authentic and warm touch to any interior. Style : French Folk Art Rustic Traditional/Provincial Key Features : Pair of ceramic plates France, 19th century Hand-painted decoration Motifs: Floral geometric and rooster Bright, contrasting colors Slightly irregular edges Wall hangers present Ideal for wall decoration or collection Keywords : antique French earthenware plate, vintage rooster plate...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Longchamp Pompadour Asparagus Plate, French Earthenware, Circa 1890
Longchamp Pompadour Asparagus Plate, French Earthenware, Circa 1890

Longchamp Pompadour Asparagus Plate, French Earthenware, Circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French earthenware, majolica glazed asparagus plate, molded by Longchamp in the Pompadour pattern, circa 1890-1910. Seven raised asparagus glazed in turquoise and lavender lay ac...

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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940
French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940

French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

French brown Majolica oyster plate signed Luneville circa 1940.

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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Asparagus Plate Fives Lille, circa 1890
Majolica Asparagus Plate Fives Lille, circa 1890

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 Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century French Majolica Plate
19th Century French Majolica Plate

19th Century French Majolica Plate

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900
Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900

Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely and charming French Majolica plate with rabbits family eaten cabbage signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. (Plates made for Higgins and Seiter New York).

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Oyster Starfish Plate Digoin, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Starfish Plate Digoin, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Starfish Plate Digoin, circa 1900

By Digoin & Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica plate with orange starfish with six wells blue and white surrounded by green seaweeds Digoin (East of France), circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Faience Butterfly Oyster Desvres Plate Fourmaintraux
19th Century Faience Butterfly Oyster Desvres Plate Fourmaintraux

19th Century Faience Butterfly Oyster Desvres Plate Fourmaintraux

By Desvres

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual rare French, faience oyster plate signed Fourmaintraux Desvres, circa 1890. Butterfly on the center surrounded by six wells with floral pattern. Chip on the back ( picture )

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six

By Faienceries Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An assembled set of six Sarreguemines French faïence, majolica plates, each showing a different fruit on an ochre yellow ground of overlapping leaves, circa 1930s. This group shows ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Majolica Plate
19th Century French Majolica Plate

19th Century French Majolica Plate

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1900. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Faience Platter Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
French Faience Platter Henriot Quimper Circa 1900

French Faience Platter Henriot Quimper Circa 1900

By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

French Faience Platter Henriot Quimper Circa 1900. Diameter / 9.2 inches. Height / 2 inches.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Majolica Plate
19th Century French Majolica Plate

19th Century French Majolica Plate

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.

Category

1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp
19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp

19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900
Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900

Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely and charming French Majolica plate with rabbits family signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1900. (Plates made for Higgins and Seiter New York).

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Saint Clément Snail Plate, 1960s
French Majolica Saint Clément Snail Plate, 1960s

French Majolica Saint Clément Snail Plate, 1960s

By Saint-Clément

Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare majolica snail plate by Saint-Clément. I've never seen one is this colour ! This beautiful plate can be used to store your rings or earrings, for example.

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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.

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1870s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8
English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8

English Ironstone French Provincial Style Salad Plates set/8

By Johnson Brothers

Located in Malibu, CA

A charming set of eight English ironstone salad plates in the French Provincial style, offering timeless elegance for both everyday dining and special occasions. Crafted in durable i...

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20th Century British French Provincial Dinner Plates

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Ironstone

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate

By Sarreguemines

Located in London, GB

Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scall...

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

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Ceramic, Earthenware

18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate - A hand painted, French circa 1780
18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate - A hand painted, French circa 1780

18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate - A hand painted, French circa 1780

By Faience Manufacturing Company

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative French Faience plate dinner plate made from tin-glazed earthenware (pottery) which we date to the late 18th century. The plate has a pan shaped base with n...

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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Majolica Aqua Seaweeds Plate Gien, Circa 1890
Majolica Aqua Seaweeds Plate Gien, Circa 1890

Majolica Aqua Seaweeds Plate Gien, Circa 1890

By Gien

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica aqua turquoise shell plate with seaweeds signed Gien, circa 1890.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six

By Faienceries Sarreguemines

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An assembled set of six Sarreguemines French faïence, majolica plates, each showing a different fruit on an ochre yellow ground of overlapping leaves, circa 1930s. This group shows ...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Faience

19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres

19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres

By Desvres

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate. Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates

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Faience

French Provincial dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial dinner plates 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 dinner plates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial dinner plates made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dinner plates, popular names associated with this style include Sarreguemines, Saint Clément, Longchamp, 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 dinner plates 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 $1,800 while the average work can sell for $295.