French Provincial Pitchers
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
Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze 19th France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown and Grey gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in FRANCEce, circa 19th century. Japon...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
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Stoneware
Robert Picault Ceramic bowls Green Blue and Brown Color France 1950 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Set of Bowl by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green Blue and brown painted zig-zag motif. Signed RP.
Vallauris.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Jug in Pottery Beautiful Old Patina, France 18th Century, Quimper HR
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Jug has a great old Patina. It is from France made in the 18th Century. The material is Pottery and the condtion is Fair. the decor is "fleur de Lys".
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Vase Jean de Lespinasse JDL céramique Bleu Français French Riviera 1950
Located in London, England
Le pichet ansé de Jean de Lespinasse, en céramique Vallauris, illustre brillamment l'art de ce maître céramiste français des années 1950. De grande dimension, cette pièce se distingue par sa structure nerveuse et son travail minutieux sur l'émail, qui mêle habilement des surfaces mates et brillantes, témoignant d'une maîtrise exceptionnelle. Jean de Lespinasse, fondateur de la SOCFRA, s'est associé à des figures influentes comme Roger Capron et Georges Tardieu. Ses créations ont d'abord séduit les boutiques de luxe sur la Côte d'Azur avant de conquérir le marché international. Ses collections...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Dog Pitcher, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dog pitcher, circa 1900.
White and brown dog with a blue bow.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
French Terracotta Water Pitcher 'Gargoulette', 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
French terracotta water pitcher (Gargoulette), 19th century. A wonderful and rare piece of pottery. The double handled design was for serving water at the table. Traditional mustard ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Terracotta
Rare French Majolica Poodle Keller & Guerin Pitcher Saint Clement, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica black poodle signed Keller & Guerin Pitcher Saint Clement, Circa 1900.
Measure: Height / 12 inches.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Large 18th/19th Century French Faience Pitcher
Located in Bradenton, FL
Monumental 18th/19th Century French Blue and White Faience Pitcher. Large blue and white faience decorated water pitcher / vessel, foliate scroll bands and hunting genre scenes, shap...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Faience
Saint Clément Vintage French Barbotine Majolica Gallic Rooster Absinthe Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage French Majolica glazed Absinthe water pitcher formed as a rooster, St. Clément, circa 1940-1950. The Gallic rooster, in French: le coq gaulois, i...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Earthenware
French Majolica Elephant Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica elephant pitcher signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique Large Jaspé Pottery Pitcher, Late 19th Century, France
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique Large Jaspé Pottery Pitcher, Late 19th Century, France. An exceptionally large size pitcher with striking marbleized slip application. From the Savoie region of France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Antique Delinieres & Co. French Limoges Hand Painted Wine Pitcher Tankard Grapes
Located in Dayton, OH
This antique tankard was made around the turn of the century in France. Features beautiful hand painted grapes over a earthy green color. The upper lip...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Salt and Pepper Shaker France Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Mid-Century Modern Salt and Pepper Shaker France Brown Color
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20th Century French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Wood
Jug in Stoneware Ceramic, Grey Color, France 1960, Old Patina, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This jug, or pitcher, in from France. In the style of French provencial, it is in an excellent condition. We can see it's old patina, in a grey and brown color. It has been made circ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Jug Pitcher Signed Beautiful Patina from France Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1990s.
Signed
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Rare Large Majolica Shell Pitcher Ewer Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Majolica shell pitcher ewer fives Lille, circa 1890.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Provincial 19th Century Glazed Pottery Pouring Jug with Three Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial glazed pottery pouring jug from the 19th century, with single spout, three handles and great rustic character. Created in southern France during the 19th century,...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
South of France Provencal Oil Jar Terracotta with Green Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta jar with green glaze. This kind of pitcher was used to retain oil.
Typical of those objects of the French provincial life of past centuries where it was necessary to have...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Terracotta
French Glazed Porcelain Ceramic Fountain Decanter
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning French wine or water decanter with spigot. Wonderful Neptune subject matter. Beautifully glaze ceramic with deep detail figures.
Curbside to NYC/Philly $250
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20th Century French French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Cruche Roger Capron céramique Francaise décor Fer de Lance French Riviera 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
Ce pichet italien, œuvre exceptionnelle de Roger Capron, date des années 1950 et incarne le style audacieux de la céramique de cette époque. Fabriqué entre 1953 et 1965, il arbore un...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Provincial Olive Wood Pepper Mill, 1960s, Hand-Carved
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
XXL French Provincial Olive Wood Pepper Mill, 1960s, Hand-Carved
This impressive XXL-sized pepper mill, handcrafted from solid olive wood...
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20th Century French French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Earthenware Marbled Glaze Pitcher
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This antique jaspé ware French pitcher makes an exciting vase or stand alone decor item for the psychedelic swirls in autumnal colors wrapping the cylindrical form. A great patina fr...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Robert Picault Ceramic Pitcher Vallauris Green and Brown Color France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Pitcher by Robert Picault from France, 1960's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. With handle. Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Pig Pitcher Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica pig with ham signed Orchies, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Stoneware Jug or Pitcher, Hand Painted, Flowers Decor Pattern, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This jug or pitcher has been made in France circa 1940. It is oil painted and signed. The material is stoneware.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Sandstone
Stoneware Jug, Pitcher, beautiful Patina, from France circa 1960, brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze 20th Century Rustic
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in Japan, circa 20th century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Jug Pitcher by Eric Astoul Signed Beautiful Patina from France Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1990s.
The artist is Eric Astoul.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Jug Pitcher Beautiful Patina from France circa 1960 Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze 19th France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown and Grey gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in Farnce, circa 19th century. Japones...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Two Antique Jaspé Pottery Pitchers, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Two Antique Jaspé Pottery Pitchers, France, Late 19th Century. Striking marbleized slip application. From the Savoie region of France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Pottery
Rare French Faience Pitcher with Lid Rouen Style, Circa 1900
By Rouen
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Faience Pitcher with lid Rouen style Circa 1900.
Floral painting and cornucopia.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Faience
Stoneware Jug, Pitcher, beautiful Patina, from France circa 1960, beige, brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with beige and brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Pitchers by Henriot Quimper Faience, France
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful sculptural forms by Henriot Quimper C1930. Hand thrown and hand painted, both feature the Breton man in his customary ware. In excellent vintage c...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Clay, Faience
Pitcher in Ceramic Mountain Chalet Style Brown Color Green Flowers France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Pitchet is made of ceramic with an Handle. It is brown in color, and was created in the 1960s in Vallauris, France.
Mountain Chalet Style
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Pitcher or Jug in Stoneware Ceramic, Brown Color, France 1960, Old Patina
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pitcher, in from France. In the style of French provencial, it is in an good condition. We can see it's old patina, in a green and brown color. It has been made circa 1960. It i...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Japanese Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze circa 19th Rustic
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in Japan, circa 19th century.
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19th Century Japanese Antique French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Stoneware Jug, Pitcher Beautiful Patina circa 1960 from France Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
Large Henriot Quimper Faience Pitcher with Breton Woman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous hand thrown pitcher from the Henriot Quimper factory in France C1930. Hand decorated and without chips or cracks in excellent vintage condition. Eight inches tall with a gen...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Clay
Pichet Jean De Lespinasse céramique bleu Française French Riviera 1950 Vintage
Located in London, England
Jean De Lespinasse(1896-1979)
Fondateur de la SOCFRA qui produira des céramiques, dès la fin des années 1940,sa route croisa celle de Roger Capron MADOURA, Georges Tardieu.
Ses produ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Pichet champignon de Bruno Dose en céramique Française 1960 Vintage
By Cera
Located in London, England
Pichet atypique en céramique crée par le designer français Bruno Dose, pour la prestigieuse Poterie du Breuil.
Un magnifique cèpe en grès il est tellement bien réalisé ,que l'on pou...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Pitcher in Ceramic from Vallauris, Brown Color, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Pitchet is made of ceramic with an Handle. It is brown in color, and was created in the 1960s in Vallauris, France.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Pichet Jean de Lespinasse céramique bleu French Riviera Vallauris 1950 vintage
Located in London, England
Jean De Lespinasse(1896-1979)
Fondateur de la SOCFRA qui produira des céramiques, dès la fin des années 1940,sa route croisa celle de,
Roger Capron ,MADOURA, Georges Tardieu.
Ses pro...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Specter and Glass Decanters
Located in Vista, CA
Set of specter and glass decanters.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Spelter
Sterling Silver Coffee/Tea Pot with Animal Spout
Located in Vista, CA
Sterling Silver Coffee/Tea pot with Animal spout.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pitchers
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Provincial pitchers for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial pitchers for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage pitchers created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial pitchers made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pitchers, popular names associated with this style include Henriot Quimper, Jean De Lespinasse, Robert Picault, and Saint Clément. 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 pitchers differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $189 and tops out at $2,800 while the average work can sell for $499.