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French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

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 Silver Plate Lamb Bone Handle Holder
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wonderful French Antique Silver Plated Lamb Bone Holder. Great addition to any cook's kitchen
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

French Silverplate Cut Crystal Centerpiece Pair W/ Bowls Art Nouveau Women #5053
Located in Big Bend, WI
Outstanding antique figural French silverplate pair of centerpieces with cut crystal bowls, the bases surrounded by figural Art Nouveau partially nu...
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20th Century French French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Ornate Flatware Set in Original Hardwood Box, Service /8
Located in Malibu, CA
An unused set of vintage flatware with no signs of wear. Set of silver plate by Community Silver in White Orchid pattern, circa 1965. Having a beautiful floral Art Nouveau pattern w...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

Orleans Silverplate on Felt Tray Service for 8
Located in Malibu, CA
International Deep Silver Flatware in the Orleans Pattern by International Silver. The set included a drawer tray in brown felt. The set is i...
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

French Silver Plate Bottle Holder, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French silver plate bottle holder, circa 1920.
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1920s European Vintage French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

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Metal

19th Century Christofle Coffee Spoons, Set of 8
Located in Ross, CA
Antique coffee spoons made by Christofle in the second half of the 19th century. The pattern is unique. Each spoon is stamped Christofle and the...
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

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Silver Plate

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W & S Blackinton Co. Large Silverplate Punch Bowl, Cups, Ladle, Tray
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large footed punch bowl with lion head ring pulls and relief grapes and leaves around the scalloped rim. The punch bowl is accompanied by a round matching tray with smooth center, engraved acanthus leaves and cartouches. They are accompanied by 12 handled footed cups and a compatible ladle. Marked on verso for W & S Blackinton. Dimensions: Punch bowl - 14" W, 15 1/4" with side handles, 11 1/4" H Cups - 3 1/4" W x 3" to top of handle Ladle - 13 1/4" L x 5 1/4" W Tray - 19" W x 1 1/4" H Condition: minor tarnish, friction scratches to interior bottom of the punch bowl and tray...
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Antique English Sheffield Silver-Plate and Crystal 6-Bottle Cruet Set circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Sheffield silver-plate and crystal 6-bottle cruet set, circa 1880-1890.
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Arcantia Vendome Christofle Silverplate Flatware Set 24 Service 144 Pcs Dinner
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Antique Silver Plate Footed Mirror Plateau, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
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Silver Plate Floral Leaf Candle Stick Holder, Four Candles
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Antique Silver Plate Floral Mirror Plateau Tray, circa 1920
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique silverplate mirror plateau, circa 1920. No maker's mark. This beautiful plateau has an ornate floral design in a lovely silver patina and retains the original bevele...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Silver Plated Tray with Repousse Decor and Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique tray was created in France, circa 1880. The silver plated serving piece has two side handles decorated with foliage, and features scroll decor with repousse moti...
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19th Century English Tableware Tea/Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 19th century English Sheffield silver plate tableware five pieces tea/coffee service. The coffee/tea features intricate exterior floral details and paw. The set include a tall ...
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Set of Art Deco Silver-plated Flatware mode MIRA By LUC LANEL for CHRISTOFLE
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale a lot of "MIRA" model cutlery, designed by LUC LANEL and produced since the 1930s by the historic French brand Christofle. Purchased from us in Rome, we think...
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Victorian Sphinx Egyptian Revival Mappin & Webb Silver Plate Biscuit Barrel Box
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Elaborate figural Egyptian Revival Victorian biscuit jar made by Mappin & Webb during the 19th century. This highly stylized piece features a winged sphinx with an Egyptian head piece finial. The piece is heavily engraved and has 4 four plaques that can be personalized. The bottom edge interior and outer edge is beaded and it stands on four stylized claw feet. The bottom is stamped with an early Mappin & Webb hallmark along with W 16 and some etched handwritten numbers as well. A truly spectacular piece that would be a wonderful addition to your home. From Mappin & Webb site: Mappin & Webb is a true British treasure with over 240 years of tradition and historical significance in the world of silver and fine jewellery. Renowned for combining timeless craftsmanship with superior quality and contemporary design, we have produced exquisite fine jewellery, elegant silverware, watches, glassware and the unique lifestyle accessories that have long been at the heart of affluent British society. It’s a story that began in 1775, when Jonathan Mappin opened a workshop in Sheffield. His mission was to create the most beautifully crafted silverware for British society. Over the immediate years that followed this would see the company expand internationally, receive Royal Warrants and commissions from Monarchs around the world, and become synonymous with excellence, craftsmanship and all things truly British. The Early Years: A Family Partnership. Within a year the first Mappin hallmark was recorded at the assay office and in 1780 Jonathan Mappin was given the Freedom of the Cutlers Company. The ‘Cutlers Company of Hallamshire’, to give it its full title, was incorporated in 1624 to provide jurisdiction over those making cutlery near Sheffield and to promote Sheffield as a place of expertise. The Company and Sheffield’s cutlery...
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Silver Plate and Crystal Caviar Holder 1980s
Located in Palermo, IT
Silver plate and crystal caviar holder, 80s Found in a noble apartment. Small signs of the time.
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Sheffield and Silverplate

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Christofle Knife Rests, Set of 6, c. 1900
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Set of six knife rests made by Christofle in the late 19th century. Stamped Alfenide, a brand of Christofle since 1888.
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Antique Christofle Spoons Forks & Cake / Pie Server in Japonais Pattern-13 Piece
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French Silverplated Knives by Christofle -Set of 5
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Christofle Demitasse Spoons in Vendome Pattern in Box- Set of 12
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Set of twelve vintage silver plated demitasse spoons in the Vendome pattern, made in France by Christofle. Each spoon has a shell on the end of each spoon, top and bottom. The stamp...
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Antique Silver Plated Lid
Located in High Point, NC
This silver-plated serving cloche was made in Europe in the 1900s. Gracefully decorated with a sculpted handle, a little finial crowning this tabletop m...
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Antique Silver Plated Lid
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20th Century French Silver-Plated Ice Bucket
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage ice bucket evokes the glamorous parties of yesteryear. From before the era of refrigeration, this was an essential appliance for every party or quiet evening refreshment. Made in France in the 20th century, this bucket was likely used to chill sparkling wines and ciders. Its story is told by the silver plate — worn over the years to form a nostalgic patina, giving the piece a glimmer clouded with the reflection of the buoyant gatherings it has seen. The beautiful aged finish complements the vintage shape...
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20th Century French Silver-Plated Ice Bucket
Located in High Point, NC
This vintage ice bucket evokes the glamorous parties of yesteryear. From before the era of refrigeration, this was an essential appliance for every party or quiet evening refreshment. Made in France in the 20th century, this bucket was likely used to chill sparkling wines and ciders. Its story is told by the silver plate — worn over the years to form a nostalgic patina, giving the piece a glimmer clouded with the reflection of the buoyant gatherings it has seen. The beautiful aged finish complements the vintage shape...
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Ornate Flatware Complete Service for 12; and 6 additional place settings
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This stunning set is in near perfect condition, deep silver flatware in the Orleans Pattern by International Silver. Includes hardwood box, linen in pristine brown felt. Set includes...
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1900s European Silver Plated Tray
Located in High Point, NC
A silver plated serving tray from France, circa 1900. An elegant round shape in rich silver; a raised rim creates a natural frame for the food being served, tinted with wear to revea...
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1900s European Silver Plated Tray
1900s European Silver Plated Tray
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1920s French Silver Plated Tray
Located in High Point, NC
A silver plated serving tray from France, circa 1920. An elegant round shape in rich silver; a braided rim creates a natural frame for the food being served. This enchanting vintage ...
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1920s French Silver Plated Tray
1920s French Silver Plated Tray
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1920s French Silver Plated Tray
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1920s French Silver Plated Tray
1920s French Silver Plated Tray
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1900s French Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Lid
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French Provincial sheffield and silverplate for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial sheffield and silverplate 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 sheffield and silverplate created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver plate and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial sheffield and silverplate 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 sheffield and silverplate, popular names associated with this style include and Christofle. 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 sheffield and silverplate differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $220 and tops out at $7,995 while the average work can sell for $417.

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