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French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base – Realistic & Decorative Description: This charming and original French ceramic soup tureen, crafted in the 1...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940. 4 plates available.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Large Majolica Oyster Platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica oyster platter signed Sarreguemines circa 1920. Diameter / 14.5".
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French 19th Century Green / Yellow Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche 'Orjol'
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence called : Orjol du Lauragais. The fact that this jug has double colour glazing makes it ev...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

French Oyster Plate by Longchamp Terre De Fer, C. 1900
Located in Ross, CA
Longchamp Terre de Fer oyster plate, made in Burgandy France around 1900. Green basket weave pattern with six wells and one center well for lemons or sauce.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

8 Antique A. Lanternier French Limoges Scalloped Floral Porcelain Plates 8.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 8 late 19th - early 20th century A. Lanternier & Co Limoges porcelain plates with deeply scalloped and gilded edges resembling flower petals, echoing the green, pink, and purp...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Majolica Oranges Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oranges plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Large MacCoy Ceramic Pot with Lid Brown Color 1960 United States
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Pot with lid by Mccoy from United States, 1960's. Brown glaze with brown painted zig-zag motif. Beautiful shelf accessory. Signed.
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1960s American Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishe...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French, Terracotta Jar Brown Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta jar. Traditional large earthenware pottery jar from South West France with brown glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to conserve food....
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot. Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

French 19th Century Faded Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful confit jar with very rare faded green glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French 19th Century Glazed Earthenware Walnut Oil Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
French walnut oil jug from the Southern part of France around Castelnaudary. An extremely rare large three-handled green-glazed earthenware storage vessel, with pouring spout. Almos...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Small French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dish...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Alsace Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful piece of Alsace pottery with a very rare green glaze, France, circa 1850-1900. Good but weathered condition.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1920. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot. Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Early 20th Century French Country Brass Teapot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century brass teapot. By unknown manufacturer, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials:...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Set of Four French Copper Saucepans with Iron Handles, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Great collection of antique french graduated hand-forged copper and cast iron cook pans - pots. France, late 19th century to 1930s. The copper pots have cast iron handles. This se...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper, Iron

Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France
Located in Soquel, CA
Vintage 4-Piece Longchamp Place Settings with Serving Tray, Set of 6, France This beautifully hand-painted dish set is in good condition. The floral pattern features brightly colore...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Japanese Style Stoneware Pottery Jug Pitcher with Amazing Glaze 19th France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher in Stoneware, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown and Grey gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in FRANCEce, circa 19th century. Japon...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

19th Century, French Green/ Yellow Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French, Terracotta Confit Pot Yellow Glaze, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta confit pot. Traditional large earthenware pottery confit pot from South West France with yellow glaze. This vessel was used from the 19th to the mid-20th century to...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Green French Canard Duchêne Champagne Wine Ice Bucket Container
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage French Champagne Ice Wine Cooler Bucket, 1960's France. These champagne buckets from France were used in the 1950's and 1960's and typically were marked with the makers name....
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

19th Century, French, Glazed Ceramic Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was an utilitarian type...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

French Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen maunufacture. Signed St Gilles Croix de vie.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Early 19th Century French Copper Cauldron
Located in Austin, TX
Early 19th century French copper cauldron with iron folding handle, polished. Measures: 13" height with the handle.
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1840s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Iron, Copper

French Faïence Longchamp Terre de Fer Pavots Art Nouveau Floral Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Longchamp Faience factory, founded in Burgundy, France in 1832, Terre de Fer plates in the Pavots pattern, circa 1890-1912. Pavots, French for...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ironstone

French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Cassis Quenot French Ceramic Match Strikers - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Parisian café ceramic match strikers and holders. Decorated with a red line around the top and middle, with red and black writing on the base. Dimensions per match striker.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950. Colorful yellow border and blue lines.  
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Ironstone Lidded Tureen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous antique French white porcelain lidded soup tureen with pedestal base, perfect for serving soups, stews, and gumbos.This fine soup tureen has a decorative acorn squash fini...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Christofle French Silverplate 24 Piece Flatware Set in Baguette Pattern
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 24 flatware pieces which includes 12 forks and 12 spoons was made by Charles Christofle in France in the 1890's. The pattern which is one of Christofle's first, is called Bag...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Early 20th century French Sarreguemines Agreste Dinner Ware Twenty One Pieces
Located in New Orleans, LA
Twenty-One Piece Set of French Provincial faience Dinnerware, early 20th c., by Sarraguemines, Agreste pattern (meaning rural, rustic) consisting of...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Saint Clement, circa 1940.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Robert Picault Ceramic bowls Green Blue and Brown Color France 1950 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful hand painted Set of Bowl by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green Blue and brown painted zig-zag motif. Signed RP. Vallauris.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Creil et Montereau Faïence Flora Muguet Lily of the Valley Rimmed Soup Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil et Montereau, a Provencal faïence rimmed soup plate in the Flora Muguet pattern, circa 1840-1876. Muguet or muguet-du-bois translates fro...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Rare blue French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board, Old Patina, Brown Color French 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden cutting board, with its old patina. It is an object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Rare blue French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Majolica Strawberries Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. 13 plates available.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

South of France Provencal Oil Jar Terracotta with Green Glaze, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Terracotta jar with green glaze. This kind of pitcher was used to retain oil. Typical of those objects of the French provincial life of past centuries where it was necessary to have...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French brown Majolica oyster plate signed Luneville circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Rare French Faience Oyster Platter Saint Clement Style, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Faience Oyster Platter Saint Clement , circa 1900. 2 levels for 18 oysters. H / 4.8 inches. Diameter / 17.5 inches.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France c. 1950's
Located in leucate, FR
Huge ceramic dish from the Sant-Vicens pottery workshops in Perpignan (south of France). Drawing made by Jean Picart Le Doux. Black and green stylized bird on an intense blue back...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Majolica Ceramic Trompe L'oeil Asparagus Covered Box
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered box Italy, circa 1980s Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 8.75"H Very good original vintage condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Christofle Bottle Opener, Original Box, French, c. 1975
Located in Ross, CA
Silver plated bottle opener commemorating the founder of the famous French silver company ; Charles Christofle (1805-1863). Comes in the original box.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

French Gien Lafayette Set of 6 Red Plates by Pierre Deux
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of 6 Transferware Lafayette Plates from Gien for Pierre Deux, France These charming plates from Gien feature red leaves on a white background. Could be used as salad, bread or d...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Small Vintage French Kitchen Stoneware Crock, Ceramic Pot
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Available are 3 same-sized french stoneware crocks. Individually sourced in the south of France, this set of glazed stoneware crocks is a staple of any...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Poterie De Bavent French Pottery Covered Terrines with Under-Plates, Set of Four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A marvelous set of four individual terrines from the Poterie de Bavent, Normadie, France circa 1900-1920. Potted and glazed by hand, each terrine includes a lid and under-plate – ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French Saint Clément Majolica Oyster Plates , 1960s, Set of 6
Located in ASNIÈRES-SUR-SEINE, FR
Oyster plates are a great classic of French majolica. This heavy sturdy thick potted plates are decorated with 6 oyster shell shaped wells and shaped center for lemon or sauce. Can ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

19th Century French Provincial Yellow Glazed Confit Pot – Stoneware
Located in Milano, IT
This 19th-century French confit pot showcases the rustic charm of Provincial stoneware, featuring a beautiful yellow glaze typical of the region. Used historically for preserving mea...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French Provincial Stoneware Pottery Jug – 19th Century Rustic Charm
Located in Milano, IT
This French Provincial stoneware pottery jug showcases authentic 19th-century rustic craftsmanship. With its sturdy construction and beautifully weathered surface, this piece brings ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Stoneware

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Provincial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Sarreguemines, Saint Clément, Longchamp, and Henriot Quimper. 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass 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 $17,500 while the average work can sell for $395.

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