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
Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Diameter / 14.5".
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Rare blue French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Rare blue French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Service assiettes à Fromages Saint Amand en faïence Francaise (set de 6)
By Saint Amand
Located in London, England
Découvrez l'art de la dégustation avec notre service à fromage français, qui met en valeur la richesse des fromages de France sur votre table. Avec un élégant lot de 6 assiettes en f...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
8 Antique A. Lanternier French Limoges Scalloped Floral Porcelain Plates 8.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 8 late 19th - early 20th century A. Lanternier & Co Limoges porcelain plates with deeply scalloped and gilded edges resembling flower petals, echoing the green, pink, and purple floral pattern. Mark used circa 1891-1914.
"François Frédéric Lanternier established a luxury porcelain workshop in 1857. Partnering with Breuil he took over the Chabrol factory and started producing porcelain, which was artistically hand decorated in his studio. The company carried on an extensive exporting business with table china being the primary product line. In 1890 the company was joined by Frederic's son, Alfred Lanternier. Alfred gained experience working in England as a Wedgewood representative. The company changed name to A. Lanternier & Co. They bought another porcelain factory in Limoges. During WWI the factory also produced porcelain doll heads. After the war, from 1918 onwards, A. Lanternier & Co. continued production of luxury porcelain table wares (tea, coffee and dinner sets). In 1925 they received the Grand Prix at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts (Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes). They also produced porcelain for two design studios: Pomone ( Le Bon Marché department store) and La Mestrado, the design studio of the famous Galeries Lafayette in...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Creil et Montereau Majolica Cabbage Leaf Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the French faïencerie Creil et Montereau, a majolica glazed asparagus plate, circa 1880-1889.
Turquoise rimless plates show an oversized raised green cabbage leaf with purple t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Set 5 dinner plate Basket Garden Villeroy Boch
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Enjoy harmonious porcelain settings with a nostalgic decor. Basket Garden is a modern twist on the tableware classic from the 1970s. The fruit basket with its characteristic grid pat...
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1990s German French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
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
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
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 Ne...
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, 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 Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Celadon Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Celadon color.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Digoin Sarreguemines French Faïence 12 Les Mois de L'année à la Campagne Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 12, Digoin Sarreguemines, French faïence plates, known as "Les mois de l'année à la campagne."
Translating to: The months of the year in the countryside.
Each plate shows a unique black, transfer printed image, relating to a month of the year. Illustrated are ‘campagne,’ or countryside activities particular to each month, such as fishing, hunting, picnicking or apple harvesting...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Vallauris fish service with 12 plates and serving platter 1960
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This mid-century fish service from the 1950s/60s, crafted by the Vallauris manufacturer, embodies both captivating aesthetics and practical functionality. The set consists of a large oval fish platter accompanied by 12 flat plates. The plates showcase six different fish motifs, including koi carp, crab, turbot, pike, gilt-head bream, and sea bass. Each fish illustration appears to ripple on the plates, heightened by water bubbles emerging from their mouths and a subtle line accentuating both the fish and water movement. Each aquatic creature is delicately paired with marine plants or seaweed.
The glossy black earthenware adds a touch of sophistication to the set, creating a visually striking presentation. This lustrous quality enhances the overall refinement, making it an eye-catching addition to any table.
Combining practicality with elegance, this Vallauris fish service offers a unique dining experience, perfect for enjoying your fish, seafood, and crustaceans. Its distinctive design and craftsmanship make it a remarkable addition to any dining setting.
dimension plates...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Saint Clement, circa 1940.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1900.
Breton with a flute.
8 inches diameter.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly aqua plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, 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 Dinner Plates
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 Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
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 Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
St. Clément, Keller Guerin Asparagus & Artichoke Faïence Majolica Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Saint Clément French Faïence, a majolica glazed plate showing overlapping asparagus spears, leaves and globe artichoke heads. A deep sauce well is also formed as an artichoke head. Glazed in lavender, and various shades of greens on a cream ground.
The faience factory of Saint-Clement, located 12 kms from Lunéville, was established in 1758 by Jacques Chambrette. The factory was awarded the label as Royal Supplier for Marie-Antoinette’s Trianon. In 1892, the factory was sold to Keller...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Saint Clement, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
St. Clement French Faïence Fruit Plates, Set of 6 'a', circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six, earthenware French faïence fruit plates, circa 1900. This set shows the branching fruit and leaves of strawberries, oranges, grapes, apples...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
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
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 Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Bird and Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes aqua plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, 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 Dinner Plates
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 Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Sarreguemines Strasbourg Pattern Hand Painted Faïence Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence hand painted asparagus plate in the Strasbourg pattern from Sarreguemines, circa 1890-1900.
Showing charming naive floral décor, multip...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
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 Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Assiettes et Plats Moulin des Loups Orchies faïence décor vichy Vert (Set de 13)
By Orchies
Located in London, England
Ce lot se compose de 11 assiettes en céramique faïence Moulin des Loups, chacune mesurant 23 cm de diamètre. Accompagnées de deux plats creux de service, ces derniers mesurent 26,5 c...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
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 Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Oyster Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large rare Majolica oyster plate Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890.
Decorated with green seaweeds.
This plate exist in green and pink with 2 different sizes.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Saint Amand Bird Plate, circa 1890
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Assiette Cerart Monaco céramique Francaise multicolore Côte-d'Azur 1950 Vintage
By Vallauris AM
Located in London, England
Assiette de décoration, richement décorée de fleurs multicolores en céramique Francaise . Elle est en superbe état .
Son décor est un parfait témoignage du savoir faire dans l'art de...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
St. Clement French Faïence Cherry Fruit Plate, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An earthenware French faïence cherry motif fruit plate, circa 1900. The background has a detailed floral pattern to the molding with a six-paneled indented rim. Lovely coloring.
Mar...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
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...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms signed Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Decorated with coat of arms and lions.
Neo Re...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
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 Faience Flowers Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Faience
19th Century French Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica Oyster plate unsigned, with a lemon on the center.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
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.