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French Provincial Serving Pieces

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
French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Never seen before is this shape. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850 Weathered. If needed items w...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Pair of French Poterie Milon S Dieulefit Green Glazed Plates
By Poterie Milon S
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
These Dieulefit plates from are a beautiful example of traditional French pottery. Slightly scalloped edges add a touch of refined elegance and the cheery, iconic green glaze makes f...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

50 Piece Quimper Dinner Set Soups Salad Cups Saucers Coffee & Teapot More
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous dinner set of 50 pieces by the Henriot Quimper co. Their beautiful yellow color with the traditional peasant man ,& woman. Handmade & hand painted set is a classic. Set cons...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Clay, Faience

French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items are treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

French Faience Tea Canister Chinoiserie Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tea Canister Chinoiserie Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930. H / 5.7 inches.  
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

Collection of Four Rare French, 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of four wooden chopping-cutting boards. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:39-54cm W:23-31cm D:2,5-4cm . Me...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

French Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Bar Cart, 1950s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
French craftsmanship bamboo & rattan bar cart with beautiful details made in the 1950s, France. The two-tiered serving table is made of screwless bamboo tubes. The cart is in very go...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Bamboo

FAUCHON Paris Salt and Pepper Porcelain Shakers Black and White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
FAUCHON Paris Salt and Pepper Porcelain Shakers in Black and White. In original box with gift bag. Dimensions: 3.5 in. H x 1.5 in Diameter. M...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Vintage Mottahedeh Porcelain Garden Themed Catchall Dish
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous ceramic dish or catchall featuring a garden theme By Mottahedeh Portugal, Late 20th Century Measures: 5.75"W x 3.88"D x 1"H Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Copper Ladle, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French copper ladle, Late 19th century, circa 1880 Depth of the spoon 5.51 in. (14 cm) Good condition Shipping: L17,5 P18 H64 0,950 kg.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Copper

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Belgian Black Marble

French 19th Century, Giant Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very large wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. If needed items are treated against...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Large Vintage Pencil Rattan Bamboo Serving Tray With Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large oversized pencil, rattan, bamboo serving tray with handles. Fantastic rectangular shape breakfast serving tray fully made in bamboo canes, curved rattan and hand-woven ...
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Late 20th Century Italian French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Bamboo, Rattan

Tray & Serving Utensils, 20th Century Brass and Wood Serving Pieces
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Kitchen tools or utensils made of brass, 20th century Tray and saucepan fork palette and serving pot Polychrome wooden tray with floral motifs (40x30 cm.). Four serving utens...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Brass

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Orchies Faïencerie in Saint-Armand-Les-Eaux, Northern France, a majolica glazed oval asparagus server, circa early 1900s. Beautiful glazing – a deeper cradle shaped well co...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Earthenware

Coupe Vallauris en céramique Francaise forme feuille rose French Riviera 1960
Located in London, England
Cette coupe à fruits, délicatement façonnée en forme de feuille de vigne, incarne le charme de la céramique de Vallauris des années 1960. Sa teinte rose douce, qui contraste joliment...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Sterling Silver Gravy/Sauce Boat
Located in Vista, CA
Sterling silver gravy/sauce boat, with attached tray.
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique small wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1900 Weathered. If needed items are treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items are treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Peugeot Coffee Grinder, French, c. 1920's
Located in Ross, CA
Antique coffee grinder made by Peugeot in France around the 1920's. The box and drawer are wood, it has a metal top that is painted a vibrant green with an iron handle. The grinder i...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

French Painted Mustard and Black Tole Tray
Located in Bradenton, FL
Elegant antique table tray; crafted in France, oval in shape with side handles, the tole platter is decorated with hand painted flower and vine motifs with bird on branches. The serving tray is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with wonderful details and soft colors in the mustard and black...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Metal

Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Dish
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous majolica ceramic asparagus dish or spoon rest Portugal, Circa 1980s Measures: 7.25"W x 5"D x 0.75"H Very good original vintage condition.
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1980s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Dish
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous majolica ceramic asparagus platter Portugal, Circa 1980s Measures: 12.5"W x 7.5"D x 1.25"H Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Very Small 19th Century French Green Yellow Glazed Terracotta Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the Provence. Great color and rare small size. Lovely to use as a serving piece. France, circa 1850 Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Terracotta

French Pillivuyt Porcelain Chicken Tureen or Roaster
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French glazed porcelain Chicken Tureen or Poultry Roaster, by Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900. The phrase, “A chicken in every pot!” has its origins in s...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

Set of 10 French Faux Bamboo Forks, Fondue and Cheese Forks, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of 10 French Faux Bamboo Forks, Fondue and Cheese Forks, 1970s Description: This charming set of 10 vintage French forks, crafted in the 1970s, beauti...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faux Bamboo

Saint Honore Les Bains Majolica French Hen on Basket Terrine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce Palissy-style French rustic terrine, made by Saint Honoré-les-Bains, as a hen on a basket, circa 1890-1900. Saint-Honoré-les-Bains is a commune in the Nièvre department in central France. The rustic, majolica glazed pieces of Saint Honore Les Bains were often inspired by the work of the potter Bernard Palissy. The covered terrine...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Earthenware

Collection of Three Rare French, 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of three wooden chopping-cutting boards. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures:H:35,5/55,5cm W:22,5/27cm D:3/3,7cm ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:40/59cm W:23/32cm D:3,5...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French A La Ménagère copper cook pot. Famous Paris Department Store. This department store on the ground floor of the magnificent building at 20...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Copper

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Set of 4 Stainless Steel Serving Utensils with Stag Handle, Game & Salad Service
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Set of Four Stainless Steel Serving Utensils with Stag Handle, Game & Salad Service This set of four stainless steel serving utensils, designed for meat, game, or salad service, is ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Metal

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. H:69,5cm W:20,5cm D:8,5cm
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Faience Egg Cup Martres Tolosane
Located in Austin, TX
Faience Egg Cup Martres Tolosane.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:39-47,5cm W:18,5-22,5cm...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of two wooden chopping-cutting boards with a nice patina. Great statement on your counter-top, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:41-50,5cm W:30-33cm D:3...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Rustic Wooden Serving Tray with Ceramic Tiles and Metal Handles French Provencal
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This charming wooden serving tray combines rustic elegance with practical functionality, making it a versatile addition to any home. Designed in a ...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic, Wood

French Provincial 1850s Green Glazed Hors d'Œuvres Dish with Scalloped Edges
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed pottery Hors d'Œuvres dish from the mid 19th century, with scalloped edges and orange accents. Created in Provence during the reign of Emperor Napolé...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Pottery

Pair of Blue & White Faience Egg Cups Martres Tolosane
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Blue & White Faience Egg Cups Martres Tolosane.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Orchies Faïencerie in Saint-Armand-Les-Eaux, Northern France, a majolica glazed oval asparagus server, circa early 1900s. Beautiful glazing – a deeper cradle shaped well co...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Earthenware

19th Century French Porcelain Bird Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Porcelain Bird Lamp.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Bronze Autumn Vine Leaves Tray French Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Autumn Grape Leaves Tray in Bronze Beautiful tray or pocket-emptying tray or whatever you want to give it It is very pretty and elegant, with a very well finished design We have two ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Bronze

Goldsmith lamb cutlery by Guepe & Poly, France 1970, Fork and Knife 2 pieces
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This lamb carving set is made up of a steel and bone knife and fork. It has never been used, it is still in its original box. It is a service created by a goldsmith company...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Steel

Cheese Tray in Ceramic France 1970s White Color signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This cheese tray or platter is from France. It has been made in the 1970s. White Color. It is a Ceramic Cheese tray.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Cutlery France 1970 Knifes Flatware 12 Pieces in Faux Bamboo
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Knifes service set is made up of faux bamboo. It is a service created France. It coud have never been used Brown color.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faux Bamboo

Cutlery France 1970, Fork and Knife 2 Pieces for Salad Service in Faux Bamboo
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This salad service set is made up of faux bamboo knife and fork. It is a service created France.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faux Bamboo, Plastic

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 Serving Pieces

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Clay

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
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Bouteille et godets de Roger Capron en céramique Francaise French Riviera 1950
Located in London, England
Ce magnifique service à liqueur de Roger Capron est un véritable bijou pour les amateurs d'art et de design vintage. La bouteille, haute de 33,5 cm, présente un piètement tripode dis...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Small French Faience Bowl Henriot Quimper Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Faience Bowl Henriot Quimper Circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

French Faience Butter Pat Henriot Quimper Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Butter Pat signed Henriot Quimper Circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890. Decorated with flowers.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic, Majolica

Quimper Noel 1982 Christmas Plate with Breton Peasant Figures in a Spiritual Set
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Quimper Christmas Noel celebration plate, 1982. In excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Great color and graphics, pretty much unused.
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

French Pine & Glass Tray or Wall Decoration from Alsace, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Tray with an ilustration with typical details of Alsace, the border region between France and Germany: women’s headdresses and storks on chimneys Pin...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Glass, Pine

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".
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic, Faience

French Provincial serving pieces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial serving pieces 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 serving pieces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial serving pieces made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serving pieces, popular names associated with this style include Michel Caugant, Henriot Quimper, Charles Pillivuyt & Cie, and Quimper Faience Pottery. 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 serving pieces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $3,900 while the average work can sell for $400.

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