French Provincial Platters and Serveware
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
Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa 1900.Trompe l’oeil napkin and pink chrysanthemums.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Majolica Plates France circa 1880 Set of 4
By Salins
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
They are two Majolica ceramics, for the service of Asparagus. They were made in France Circa 1880 Their colors are white, green and blue.
They are serving dishes.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Majolica Cake Stand, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French rustic Majolica cake stand circa 1890.
Decorated with leaves and pink flowers.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Copper Cauldron
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th century French copper cauldron with iron folding handle, polished.
Measures: 13" height with the handle.
Category
1840s French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Iron, Copper
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 Platters and Serveware
Materials
Earthenware
Majolica Asparagus Platter Saint Clement, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter Saint Clement, circa 1930.
Decorated with pink flowers.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1880 Set of 2
By Salins
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
They are two Majolica ceramics, for the service of Asparagus. They were made in France Circa 1880 Their colors are white, green and blue.
They are serving dishes.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Cheese Tray in Ceramic France 1950s Blue Color signed Birds Decorative Patterns
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This cheese tray or platter is from France. It has been made in the 1970s.
Blue Color.
Model Oxford
Signed
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Provincial Ceramic Painted Green Round Serving Platters
Located in Milano, IT
This charming pair of French Provincial ceramic painted green round serving platters dates back to the 19th century, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship and rustic elegance of the ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Plates Representing Saint Tropez, circa 1960 Set of 10
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
They are 10 Majolica ceramics, for this service. They were made in France circa 1960 Their colors are brown green and blue.
The decor is representing Saint Tropez area in France.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
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 scallo...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
Vintage Wood Round Serving Tray Platter or Vide Poche, Brown Color, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tray is with an handle, you can use it to any need for the kitchen or dinning table, as well as a vide poche too. It has been done in france circa 1960, and it is in wood, in a ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Service à dessert Atelier Cerenne Vallauris "Santons Provençaux" French Riviera
Located in London, England
Le service à dessert de l’atelier Cerenne à Vallauris est un ensemble séduisant qui charme par ses douze assiettes de 20 centimètres, accompagnées d’un grand plat rond de 30 centimèt...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
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 scallo...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware
French Provincial Hand Made Wooden Bowl Nr.4
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This Bowl is a blend of rustic charm and wood craftsmanship. Handcrafted by french traditional woodworkers, each bowl is a unique piece that captures the essence of french provincial...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Caquelon Robert Picault céramique française French Riviera Vintage 1970
Located in London, England
Caquelon ou casserole en céramique grande taille de l'atelier Robert Picault qui était spécialisé dans la vaisselle culinaire. Les pièces de Robert Picault sont devenue des œuvres d'...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Green Oyster Serving Plates and Platter Moulin Des Loups 'Orchies' Set 10 France
By Orchies
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful set of 10 French ceramic oyster plates and platter from Moulin des Loups (Orchies). This set features 9 verdigris plates and one large oyster serving platter...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Large Majolica Asparagus Handled Double Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica asparagus platter signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Double platter with handles.
Measures: 14.8" by 11.2".
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Dog Trivet Onnaing, Circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dog in a kennel trivet Onnaing circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
French Carved Wood Bread Platter, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French oval carved oak bread platter with wheat-motif border.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Sevres Style Porcelain Gilt Bronze Plate
Located in Pasadena, CA
Featuring the finest craftsmanship, materials, and design elements of its given era. Dating to the late 19th century, this gilt bronze center piece is done in the Sevres XVI style and was made in France. The porcelain serving dish or pedestal plate...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Papier Mache Tole Hand Painted Fruit Still Life and Bird Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Papier Mache Tole Hand Painted Fruit Still Life and Bird Tray. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 31.5" W x 26" D
Category
19th Century Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Louche Les frères Cloutier en céramique dessin anthropomorphe Francaise 1950
Located in London, England
Louche à punch ou sangria, le manche en hêtre massif teinté tourné, la tête hémisphérique en céramique emmaillée avec un joli visage à l'intérieur. Elle est en parfait état .
Objets ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Dieulefit Provence Yellow Glazed Earthenware Serving Platter Scalloped
By Dieulefit
Located in Milano, IT
This charming yellow glazed earthenware serving platter, crafted by Poteries de Haute Provence in the village of Dieulefit circa 1950s, features a beautiful scalloped edge trimmed in...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Cerammic Asparagus Server Platter circa XX Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Cerammic Asparagus Server Platter circa XX Century
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Platter by Jean Picart le Doux, Sant-vicens, 45/50
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large ceramic platter by Jean Picart Le Doux, Sant-Vicens pottery workshop in Perpignan (south of France). Drawing made by Jean Picart Le Doux. Two white and black stylized birds o...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Ceramic
Quimper Faience Large Serving Platter France
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Hardly ever used c1980 Quimper Faience Platter in excellent vintage condition with no wear. Beautiful yellow color with Breton peasant woman.
2" deep...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Faience
French Provincial Hand Made Wooden Bowl Nr.1
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This Bowl is a blend of rustic charm and wood craftsmanship. Handcrafted by french traditional woodworker, each bowl is a unique piece that captures the essence of French provincial ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Wooden and Marble Plinth
Located in High Point, NC
This piece from early twentieth-century France can be used as a stand or pedestal for another piece of your collection, or a striking centerpiece. It ha...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Platters and Serveware
Materials
Stone
French Provincial platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial platters and serveware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage platters and serveware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial platters and serveware made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original platters and serveware, popular names associated with this style include Sarreguemines, Henriot Quimper, Orchies, and Limoges. 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 platters and serveware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $5,000 while the average work can sell for $480.