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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, Giant Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
French 19th Century, Giant Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board

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

Collection of Four Rare French, 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Collection of Four Rare French, 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards

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 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board

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. H:55...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service
French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service

French 19th Century Floral 102 Piece Dinner Service

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A wonderful collection of 102 pieces of transferware dinner service from Paris, France. Stamped on the bottom of each piece is 'Chapelle Paris Medaille 1844, 19 Boult des Italians". ...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Porcelain

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board

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

Peugeot Coffee Grinder, French, c. 1920's
Peugeot Coffee Grinder, French, c. 1920's

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

Antique French Country Hand Forged 12" Round Twin Handle Copper Cauldron Pot Pan
Antique French Country Hand Forged 12" Round Twin Handle Copper Cauldron Pot Pan

Antique French Country Hand Forged 12" Round Twin Handle Copper Cauldron Pot Pan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Hand Forged 12" Round Twin Handle Copper Cauldron Pot Pan. Item marked "12" on handle which refers to interior diameter. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements:...

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Late 20th Century French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Copper

Set of 10 French Faux Bamboo Forks, Fondue and Cheese Forks, 1970s
Set of 10 French Faux Bamboo Forks, Fondue and Cheese Forks, 1970s

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

Set of 4 Stainless Steel Serving Utensils with Stag Handle, Game & Salad Service
Set of 4 Stainless Steel Serving Utensils with Stag Handle, Game & Salad Service

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

Vintage Mottahedeh Porcelain Garden Themed Catchall Dish
Vintage Mottahedeh Porcelain Garden Themed Catchall Dish

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

Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Dish
Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Dish

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

French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board

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

Vintage French Wood and Metal Cloche or Dome, circa 1920's
Vintage French Wood and Metal Cloche or Dome, circa 1920's

Vintage French Wood and Metal Cloche or Dome, circa 1920's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in the south of France this 'cloche' or dome dates from the early twentieth century. Originally used for covering cheese, this could also be used to display muffins and cook...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Metal, Metallic Thread

Hand carved boxwood serving ustensils - France - Early 20th century.
Hand carved boxwood serving ustensils - France - Early 20th century.

Hand carved boxwood serving ustensils - France - Early 20th century.

By Alexandre Noll, Odile Noll

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Set of four hand-carved boxwood serving utensils. French work from the early 20th century. Minimal, slightly irregular forms combining function and simplicity. Attractive natural pat...

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Boxwood

Pair of French Poterie Milon S Dieulefit Green Glazed Plates
Pair of French Poterie Milon S Dieulefit Green Glazed Plates

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

Antique French Wooden Chopping / Cutting Board, Unique Form, Circa 1850-1900
Antique French Wooden Chopping / Cutting Board, Unique Form, Circa 1850-1900

Antique French Wooden Chopping / Cutting Board, Unique Form, Circa 1850-1900

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 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

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

Saint Honore Les Bains Majolica French Hen on Basket Terrine
Saint Honore Les Bains Majolica French Hen on Basket Terrine

Saint Honore Les Bains Majolica French Hen on Basket Terrine

By Saint Honore Les Bains

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

Cutlery France 1970 Knifes Flatware 12 Pieces in Faux Bamboo
Cutlery France 1970 Knifes Flatware 12 Pieces in Faux Bamboo

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

50 Piece Quimper Dinner Set Soups Salad Cups Saucers Coffee & Teapot More
50 Piece Quimper Dinner Set Soups Salad Cups Saucers Coffee & Teapot More

50 Piece Quimper Dinner Set Soups Salad Cups Saucers Coffee & Teapot More

By Henriot Quimper

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. ...

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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Clay, Faience

Copper Ladle, France, Late 19th Century
Copper Ladle, France, Late 19th Century

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

Girard Leclerc French Copper Butter Warmers and Brandy Warmers - Ex. Iris Apfel
Girard Leclerc French Copper Butter Warmers and Brandy Warmers - Ex. Iris Apfel

Girard Leclerc French Copper Butter Warmers and Brandy Warmers - Ex. Iris Apfel

Located in Morristown, NJ

A finely grouped set of French copper tableware by Girard Leclerc, Pinsac, France, comprising eight lidded copper butter warmers and three copper brandy warmers, each stamped “G. Lec...

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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Brass, Copper

Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Dish
Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Dish

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

Vintage Mottahedeh Porcelain Garden Themed Catchall Dish
Vintage Mottahedeh Porcelain Garden Themed Catchall Dish

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

Cheese Tray in Ceramic France 1970s White Color signed
Cheese Tray in Ceramic France 1970s White Color signed

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

Cheese Tray in Ceramic France 1950s Blue Color signed Birds Decorative Patterns
Cheese Tray in Ceramic France 1950s Blue Color signed Birds Decorative Patterns

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

French Faience Figural Hen Pâté Terrine, Michel Caugant
French Faience Figural Hen Pâté Terrine, Michel Caugant

French Faience Figural Hen Pâté Terrine, Michel Caugant

By 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
French Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Bar Cart, 1950s, France

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

French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890
French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890

French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890

By Longchamp

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

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter

By Orchies

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

French Faience Snowflake Saucer Salins, circa 1890
French Faience Snowflake Saucer Salins, circa 1890

French Faience Snowflake Saucer Salins, circa 1890

By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

French faience saucer signed Salins, circa 1890. Decorated with snowflakes.

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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Faience

Finely Proportioned Coconut Goblet in 17th Century Taste
Finely Proportioned Coconut Goblet in 17th Century Taste

Finely Proportioned Coconut Goblet in 17th Century Taste

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A finely proportioned coconut goblet in 17th century taste 19th century or earlier. Turned and polished coconut shell, swag and drop engraved top f...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Coconut

French Copper Lid by Minard Cornu, C. 1910
French Copper Lid by Minard Cornu, C. 1910

French Copper Lid by Minard Cornu, C. 1910

Located in Ross, CA

French Provincial copper lid, made in Lyon, France around 1910. The lid diameter is 10 inches.

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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Copper

Large Henriot Quimper Faience Pitcher with Breton Woman
Large Henriot Quimper Faience Pitcher with Breton Woman

Large Henriot Quimper Faience Pitcher with Breton Woman

By Henriot Quimper

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

Turned Pine Egg Cups – French Folk Art, Mid-20th Century
Turned Pine Egg Cups – French Folk Art, Mid-20th Century

Turned Pine Egg Cups – French Folk Art, Mid-20th Century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A charming pair of hand-turned pine egg cups, representative of French folk craftsmanship from the mid-20th century. Each piece displays a beautiful, naturally developed patina, and ...

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Pine

French Provincial 1850s Green Glazed Hors d'Œuvres Dish with Scalloped Edges
French Provincial 1850s Green Glazed Hors d'Œuvres Dish with Scalloped Edges

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 Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Pair of Two Rare French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards

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. If needed items were treated agains...

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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Wood

Very Small 19th Century French Green Yellow Glazed Terracotta Bowl or Tian
Very Small 19th Century French Green Yellow Glazed Terracotta Bowl or Tian

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

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter

Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Serving Platter

By Orchies

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

French handpainted ceramic bouillabaisse set by Proceram, Aubagne, Circa 1960
French handpainted ceramic bouillabaisse set by Proceram, Aubagne, Circa 1960

French handpainted ceramic bouillabaisse set by Proceram, Aubagne, Circa 1960

Located in Paris, FR

Superb bouillabaisse set in faience by Proceram, Aubagne, consisting of fifteen pieces, circa 1960 and hand-painted. This refined ensemble exemplifies the excellence of Aubagne’s cra...

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20th Century French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Ceramic

Sterling Sliver Sugar Shaker
Sterling Sliver Sugar Shaker

Sterling Sliver Sugar Shaker

Located in Vista, CA

Sterling silver sugar shaker.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Gravy/Sauce Boat
Sterling Silver Gravy/Sauce Boat

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

Set of Specter and Glass Decanters
Set of Specter and Glass Decanters

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 Serving Pieces

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Spelter

Sterling Silver Carafe with Crest
Sterling Silver Carafe with Crest

Sterling Silver Carafe with Crest

Located in Vista, CA

Sterling silver carafe with crest, used for hot milk or cream.

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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Serving Pieces

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Sterling Silver

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.