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
Bouteille et tasses Roger Capron en céramique Francaise Vallauris, 1950 Vintage
By Roger Capron
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Magnifique service à liqueur Roger Capron avec sa bouteille haute de 33.5 cm et ses 6 godets assortis.
La bouteille aux pied tripode est en céramique blanche à décor polychrome est ...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Large 18th Century French Wooden Bowl / Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique large wooden bowl with great patine. France, 18th century.
Weathered.
H:7cm W:53cm D:52,5cm
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Coupe de l'atelier "FPP" céramique forme de feuille rose Vallauris 1960 Vintage
By Vallauris
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Coupe à fruit qui peut être également utilisée en vide poche ,la différence de couleur entre l'intérieur et l'extérieur, lui attribue une originalité supplémentaire.
Faïences Poterie...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Spoon Longchamp Circa 1890.
Decorated with flowers.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Pillivuyt Porcelain Large 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...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
Small French Faience Bowl Henriot Quimper Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Faience Bowl Henriot Quimper Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
French Faience Butter Pat Henriot Quimper Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Butter Pat signed Henriot Quimper Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
Pair of Blue & White Faience Egg Cups Martres Tolosane
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Blue & White Faience Egg Cups Martres Tolosane.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Terracotta
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:39-52,5cm W:25-32cm D:2,5-3cm . ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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 Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle was...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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:39-47,5cm W:18,5-22,5cm...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Porcelain Bird Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Porcelain Bird Lamp.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
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.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Clay, Faience
Large Round Wicker Display Mirrored Tray With Handles 64cm diam 60s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Very Large wicker mirrored serving tray.
French Provincial style
Circa 1960s
The perfect centerpiece for your coffee table, dining table or to be u...
Category
Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Mirror, Wicker
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 Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 5 Kitchen Pot Sugar coffee salt Pepper and Flour French Ceramique White
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceramic set of 5 Kitchen Pots. Flour, Salt,Pepper,Coffee and sugar pot. Made in France 20th Century.
Pot dimentions Of the 3 hightest
high 14cm
Diameter 9cm
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Soup Tureen with Floral Decoration, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French soupière or soup bowl.
White faience soup tureen with green blue floral decoration on the top and on the bowl.
Can also be used as a center piec...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
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.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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.
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Plastic
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...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Glass, Pine
French Faience Figural White Goose Pâté Terrine, Michel Caugant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage figural Goose 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 s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
French Faience Figural Rabbit Pâté Terrine, Michel Caugant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage figural Rabbit 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 selling his fathers pâté in their luxury food shop. They rose in popularity as their patrons sought to collect all of the different animal terrines that were made. Each form contained the pâté made from the animal represented.
The small two-piece rabbit terrine...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic
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.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Copper
Sterling Sliver Sugar Shaker
Located in Vista, CA
Sterling silver sugar shaker.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Steel
Sterling Silver Gravy/Sauce Boat
Located in Vista, CA
Sterling silver gravy/sauce boat, with attached tray.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Carafe with Crest
Located in Vista, CA
Sterling silver carafe with crest, used for hot milk or cream.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of Specter and Glass Decanters
Located in Vista, CA
Set of specter and glass decanters.
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Spelter
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Coconut
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Bamboo
French Faience Snowflake Saucer Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French faience saucer signed Salins, circa 1890.
Decorated with snowflakes.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serving Pieces
Materials
Faience
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 Serving Pieces
Materials
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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