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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
Majolica Pear Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pear plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.   
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Sarreguemines French Majolica Turquoise Swallow Plates, Set of Four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Sarreguemines, a set of four majolica plates, France, circa 1880. A scarcer mold, two swallows soar against a turquoise sky. The birds are glazed in soft blues, grays, and crea...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Plats de service Moulin des Loups Orchies "Nappe Verte" faïence France 1960 (9p)
Located in London, England
Ce superbe ensemble de plats de service Moulin des Loups, modèle "Nappe Verte", est un véritable trésor vintage en faïence française datant des années 1...
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1960s European Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Pair of Majolica Mushroom Tureen Pillivuyt, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French green Majolica tureens with a mushroom on the handle signed Pillivuyt et Cie, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Butter Dish, Ceramic in the Style of Quimper, Yellow Color, France, circa 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Butter dish is made of ceramic. It is in the style of Majolica. Made in France in the 1950s. It is made of white and yellow and blue ceramic.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Stoneware Jug Pitcher Beautiful Patina from France circa 1960 Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Faience Dish, by Luneville, with Flowers Decor France 19th Century, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old dish by Luneville. This dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th century. The colors are green and yellow, purple. It is signed.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Faience Dish, by Malicorne, with Birds and Flowers Decor, France 19th, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Malicorne. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th. The colors are Green and Brown. Signed MC.
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Faience Hand Painted 19th Century Yellow Color By Etienne Laget Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Yellow plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 10th century. It is hand painted. With Olive and a cricket pattern decoration. signed by Etienne Laget
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.  
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Faïence Longchamp Terre de Fer Hand-Painted Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French earthenware, hand painted square asparagus plate, circa 1890-1910. A pair of Majolica glazed asparagus tips are shown at each corner. Floral sprays are strewn across the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal, Metallic Thread

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

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Brass

Vallauris French Treacle Glaze Rustic Pottery Au Gratin Dishes, S/6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six pottery au gratin dishes, Vallauris, France, circa 1930s. A traditional rustic design, these Treacle glazed shallow, handled open-proof dishes are perfect for prepari...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

French Copper & Iron Centerpiece, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Copper center piece Copper and wrought iron dish mounted on a three wrought iron legs with two handles. Today a decorative object, it was once a dish of daily use. 19th century, Fra...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Assiette décorative de "Youen" Quimper en céramique Francaise Pièce unique 1950
Located in London, England
L'assiette en céramique richement décorée de poissons exotiques multicolores est une œuvre emblématique de l'artiste breton Yves-Alain Pleuven, connu sous le nom de Youen. Né en 1929...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Faience Hand Painted 20th Century Yellow Color By Berty Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Yellow plate in Faience. It has been made in France in the 20th century. It is hand painted. With Olive and a cricket pattern decoration. signed by Berty
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Figural Knife Rests, Set of Eight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce set of eight Porte Couteau, or knife rests, each signed HB Quimper, Grande Maison, de la Hubaudière or the HB factory. “H” for Hubaudière, the f...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French Carved Wood Bread Platter, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French oval carved oak bread platter with wheat-motif border.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

Faience Dish, by Luneville Flowers Decor France 19th Century Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Luneville. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France,during the 19th. The colors are Green and red, orange. It is signed.
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

English Faience 19th Century, Hand Painted, Flowers and Birds Decor Pattern
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Plate in Faience. It has been made in England in the 19th century. It is hand painted. With flowers and bird pattern decoration. Red color.
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19th Century English Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Boulogne sur Mer Faïence Dish France, 19th Century Blue Yellow
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is an Faience Dish, made in the 19th century by Boulogne sur Mer Manufacturer, the colors are white blue Yellow. The tracks under the Dish is Durty and not cracks.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

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.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Pair of Henriot Quimper Faience Fish Shaped Plates
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pair of fish dinner plates by Henriot Quimper. Traditional Breton figures, male & female on either plate. In excellent vintage condition wi...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Majolica Bird Swallow Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird swallow plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Vintage Wood Round Serving Tray Platter or Vide Poche, Brown Color, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This tray is with an handle, you can use it to any need for the kitchen or dinning table, as well as a vide poche too. It has been done in france circa 1960, and it is in wood, in a ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

French Faience Server Oyster Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Server Oyster with handle signed Henriot Quimper circa 1900.  
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Saint Amand et Hamage Green French Faïence Asparagus Drainer Server, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence Asparagus drainer / server with an inset well cover, from Saint Amand et Hamage, circa 1930s. Glazed in the Orchies region signat...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Le Perroquet, circa 1830
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – Le Perroquet (the parrot) Circa 1830. The image shows No. 5 f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Stoneware Jug, Pitcher Beautiful Patina circa 1960 from France Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jug or pitcher, with an exceptional patina. It's color with brown gives very pleasant contrasts. This Pitcher was created in France in the 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century French Malicorne Faience Tea Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique French provincial Malicorne faience teapot from Pouplard-Beatrix, circa 1890. Signed PBx on reverse. This charming tea pot depicts a young Breton woman carrying a basket and umbrella and the opposite side depicts a young Breton man...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Grande Maison HB Quimper French Faïence Breton Server w/ Condiment Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a Breton handled serving piece with an attached condiment bowl, France, circa 1915 – 1920. This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The H...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French Provincial Hand Made Wooden Bowl Nr.3
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This Bowl is a blend of rustic charm and wood craftsmanship. Handcrafted by french traditional woodworkers, each bowl is a unique piece that captures the essence of french provincial...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

French Faïence Sarreguemines Shell-Shaped Hand Painted Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Faïence shell shaped asparagus plate, showing a group of asparagus spears spread across the front, the shaped rims are hand-lined in burgundy and pale green, 19th century. T...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Old Nutcracker, Old Patina, Bronze and Wood, 19th Century, Guilt, Brown, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Nutcracker is very old. It has been made in France in the 19th century. We can benefit of the beautiful Patina, of the wood and of the Bronze. Thee colors are Brown and gold.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass

Black terracotta pot signed Jean Marais in Vallauris, France circa 1970s
Located in leucate, FR
Very beautiful black enameled terracotta pot signed Jean Marais in Vallauris. Made in Vallauris (south of France) around 1975, by the multiple artist Jean Marais and with the influe...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

Longchamp French Majolica Sienna Earthenware Basketweave & Shell Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plate from the faïence factory of Longchamp, circa 1930-1950. Six scallop shell shaped wells against a basket weave ground in a rich Sienna glazing...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Group Vintage Copper Sauce And Saute Pans
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two unmarked saute pans with lids (worn inside) Diam. 8", H. 2 1/4" without the lids, and a French sauce pan (worn inside) Diam. 7", H. 4" (no lid) stamped Bazar Francais...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Copper, Tin

Majolica Saint Amand Bird Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Floral Rich Blue Limoges Ceramic Coiffe Saucer, Limoges, France, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Coiffe Limoges floral plate. Doesn't this pretty saucer remind you of Gucci? A rich blue decorates the scalloped edges at the outer rim, and ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

Vintage French Provincial Pottery Complete 27 Piece Fish Service Set, Circa 1950
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rare vintage French provincial ceramic pottery complete 27 piece fish service set from Vallauris, France, circa 1950's. 1 soup tureen, 1 platter, 1 sauce boat, 1 bone dish...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Majolica Saint Amand Bird Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

St. Clement French Faïence Peach Fruit Plate circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An earthenware French faïence peach motif fruit plate, circa 1900. The background has a detailed floral pattern to the molding, with a six-paneled indented rim. Lovely coloring. M...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Cruche Simone Carrié atelier "Kercy Quimper" pour Elchinger, France, 1950
Located in London, England
Cette cruche en céramique, d'une taille impressionnante de 34 cm de hauteur et 12 cm de diamètre, est une œuvre emblématique de l'artiste Simone Carrié. Réalisée dans son atelier "Ke...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

Fleur De Lis Serving Bowl
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful silver colored metal serving bowl with fleur de lis handles and hobnail detail around the rim.
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Aluminum

Fleur De Lis Serving Bowl
Fleur De Lis Serving Bowl
$60 Sale Price
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19th Century French Porcelain Bird Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Porcelain Bird Lamp.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Faience Water Vessel, “Pulcinella”, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A rare water cistern in the form of the character Pulcinella, likely produced in Moustiers, circa 1760. Water was added to the hole in his hat and he held 2 spigots (now missing) to...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Oval Faience Platter With Flowers Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French Oval Faience Platter With Flowers Moustiers Style.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Vallauris Trompe l’Oeil Basket Weave Cheese Platter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A trompe l’oeil cheese platter by Faiences et Poteries Provençales, Vallauris, France, circa 1950s. Made by the Faiences et Poteries Provençales studio, a prominent producer of art...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Faience Butter Pat Henriot Quimper Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Butter Pat signed Henriot Quimper Circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Faience Platter Quimper, Signed HB
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French Faience Quimper platter from Brittany, signed HB, depicting a couple in the field with a women knitting and man watching. T...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

Early 19th Century French Pair of Glazed Terracotta Resin Dishes
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of resin dishes in glazed terracotta. In the South West of France, the country named Landes was a poor country having very few natural resources, the inhabitants lived on meager harvests whose land was manured by their flocks of sheep. The Landais also exploited the resin of the maritime pine: it was collected at the foot of the tree using a very artisanal technique which offered low yields: tapping with “crot” (from the Gascon cròt: hole). To harvest the resin, ancient resin workers dug a hole at the foot of the pine, generally between the roots, which they lined with moss. The resin obtained, if it had not crystallized on the care before arriving at the base of the pine, was full of impurities: twigs, sand, insects, and it contained very little turpentine. A first progress was to put dishes at the bottom of these holes which made it possible to collect the resin with fewer impurities, In 1844, the resin pot...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Coconut

French Faience Handled Platter Botanical Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Handled Platter Botanical signed Saint Clement, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Majolica Palissy Walnuts Platter Auguste De Chauvigne circa 1879
By Alexandre-Auguste Chauvigné
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare small Majolica Palissy wall platter signed Auguste de Chauvigne dated 1829. Auguste de Chauvigne ( 1829-1904) Ceramist in Tours ( Center of France ) inspired by the Faien...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Rare Large Majolica Shell Pitcher Ewer Fives Lille, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Majolica shell pitcher ewer fives Lille, circa 1890.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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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