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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
19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallo...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Earthenware

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

19th Century French Copper Pot with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French copper pot with lid. Beautiful 19th century French Provincial copper cooking pot with original lid. This French piece has not b...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

Majolica Cherries Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica cherries plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément, circa 1900.    
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Majolica Asparagus Plate with Leaf Saint Amand, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus plate with leaf Saint Amand, circa 1930.  
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Saint Amand et Hamage Green French Faïence Asparagus Plate, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence Asparagus plate with a leaf shaped dipping well for sauce, from Saint Amand et Hamage, circa 1930s. Glazed in the Orchies region ...
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French Oyster Plate with Roses Luneville, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French oyster plate with roses pattern Luneville, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Elegant French Bamboo and Rattan Wine Rack for Eight Bottles with Shelf
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant French bamboo and rattan wine rack for eight bottles with shelf Very good condition, the decorative sheathing is missing on the right side....
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Bamboo, Rattan

Ensemble dessous de plats en émaux de Longwy France 1970 (lot de 3) Vintage
Located in London, England
Découvrez cet ensemble charmant qui comprend un dessous de plat et deux dessous de verres en émaux de Longwy, une manufacture emblématique de Lorraine. Depuis plus de 220 ans, cette ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Enamel

Ceramic & iron plant holder by Gabriel Fourmaintraux, Desvres France 1950s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Plant stand circa 1950 in wrought iron, tiles with stylized rooster design by Gabriel Fourmaintraux in Desvres. In good condition, unglued tiles.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Sarreguemines Majolica Seaweed and Shell Barbotine Oyster Plate
Located in London, GB
Creating a wonderful display for Oysters or sea food this French Majolica oyster plate in lustrous deep colouring, but the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallo...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Earthenware

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 Faience Snowflakes Dinner Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French faience dinner plate signed Salins, circa 1890. Decorated with snowflakes. 4 plates are available.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Faience

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

HB Quimper Grand Maison Breton Woman in Orange, Blue & Brown Dress - circa 1910
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910. This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the f...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Majolica Cherries Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica cherries plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément, circa 1900.    
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Early 1900s French Antique 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

A ceramic wall plaque Helene Ugo - Michel Barbier Vallauris France 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful mid-century modern ceramic wall plaque from the Helene Ugo pottery studio in Vallauris, France, created around 1957. Decorated by Michel Barbier, it features an abstract,...
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1950s Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Cornflower Blue Covered Pot, circa 1900, Handmade, Unique
Located in Vista, CA
Blue covered pot, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

French Creil et Montereau Transferware Rebus Puzzle Dessert Plates, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of six French rebus puzzle dessert plates, transfer printed in black on a white earthenware body. When solved, the picture puzzle spells out a wise ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

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

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Glass, Pine

19th Century Digoin French Faïence Barbotine Divided Artichoke Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce French barbotine Majolica glazed Artichoke plate, Digoin, circa 1890-1910. Digoin, the oldest pottery in the Loire Valley was located in the Saône-et-Loire department in the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Earthenware

French Faience Handpainted Bowl Dish Gravy Boat
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very versatile serve ware piece of French Faience. Many uses and perfect addition to any French pottery collection. Has markings on the back that reads Luneville.
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Paint, Faience

Antique German Silverplate Cake Server & Cake Fork; Set of 9
Located in Malibu, CA
German Silver-plate cake forks with a lovely cake server. This flatware set is from one of the oldest & finest silverplate manufacturers in Germany. On separate listings, you will fi...
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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

French Faience Snowflakes Soup Plate Salins, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French faience soup plate signed Salins, circa 1890. Decorated with snowflakes. 8 plates available.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Faience

Set of Ten Plates, Suzanne Ramié for Madoura, Vallauris c. 1950
Located in St Ouen, FR
Extremely rare set of ten plates with generous shape, fretworked sides and white glazes. Atelier Madoura is inseparable from the ceramic work of Pablo Picasso and its founder Suzann...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

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".
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

French Provincial Hand Made Wooden Bowl Nr.4
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

Pair of Two White French Faience Gien Artichoke Plates
By Gien
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 2 White Gien Majolica Artichoke Plates, France 1960s set of French majolica artichoke plates patterned with leaves, scrolls and an artichoke moti...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

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

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

Branching Out: Olive Twig Napkin Rings, set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Bring a touch of timeless Provençal elegance to your table with these Olive Branch Twig Napkin Rings, handmade in Provence, France. Meticulously crafted with hand-worked metal and pa...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Metal

Set of Seven French Majolica Depose KG Luneville Asparagus Plates
Located in Essex, MA
Lot of 7 French Majolica Depose KG Luneville asparagus plates from the Keller and Guerin Frers era. They are decorated in turquoise blue with...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Service à dessert Atelier Cerenne Vallauris "Santons Provençaux" French Riviera
Located in London, England
Le service à dessert de l’atelier Cerenne à Vallauris est un ensemble séduisant qui charme par ses douze assiettes de 20 centimètres, accompagnées d’un grand plat rond de 30 centimèt...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Pichet Jean De Lespinasse céramique bleu Française French Riviera 1950 Vintage
Located in London, England
Le pichet ansé Jean de Lespinasse en céramique bleue, typique de Vallauris sur la Côte d'Azur, est une création emblématique des années 1950. Ce vase artisanal, qui allie élégance et...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Le Murier Vallauris Pink Ceramic Wall Art with Bird Design Handcrafted Unique
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite Le Murier Vallauris pink ceramic wall art features a beautifully painted bird design, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic tradition of Vallauris pottery. Handcra...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Louche Les frères Cloutier en céramique dessin anthropomorphe Francaise 1950
Located in London, England
Louche à punch ou sangria, le manche en hêtre massif teinté tourné, la tête hémisphérique en céramique emmaillée avec un joli visage à l'intérieur. Elle est en parfait état . Objets ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Rustic French Provincial 19th Century Pottery Jug with Green Glazed Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial pottery jug from the 19th century with green glazed accents and molded back handle. Immerse yourself in the pastoral charm of this French Provincial pottery jug, ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Vase Dominique Pouchain en céramique française décor géométriques, circa 1980
Located in London, England
Le vase cylindrique de Dominique Pouchain, réalisé en céramique avec une glaçure brune et un décor géométrique, incarne l'esthétique des années 1980 en France. Fils du célèbre cérami...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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 European Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Set of Eight German Silver-plate Demitasse Spoons.
Located in Malibu, CA
Set of Eight German Silver-plate Demitasse Spoons. This flatware set is from one of the oldest & finest silverplate manufacturers in Germany. On separate listings, you will find kniv...
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Early 20th Century German French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Art Nouveau French Barbotine Majolica Shells on Paisley Pattern Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce French majolica oyster plate in an Art Nouveau style, maker unknown, circa 1890-1900. Six stylized shell shaped wells are glazed in a bright olive green. The oyster wells...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

19th Century French Pottery Handmade Antique Jug Vessel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Ceramic Oil Jug with stopper circa 1800s. Easy carry handle  Handmade in France. 9 h x 7.5 w x 9.25 d Glazed Ceramic French Provincial Pottery Jug Fair Condition. Wear consis...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Pottery

1950s Dieulefit Provence Yellow Glazed Earthenware Serving Platter Scalloped
Located in Milano, IT
This charming yellow glazed earthenware serving platter, crafted by Poteries de Haute Provence in the village of Dieulefit circa 1950s, features a beautiful scalloped edge trimmed in...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Creamware Transferware Strolling Women Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow creamware, transfer printed plate, circa 1830. Dating to the French Restoration period, this transfer-printed plate is glazed in the distinctive brilliant canary yellow for which the Creil and Monterau potteries were known. Printed in the neoclassic style, the image shows two women and a young girl walking together in a romantic landscape, in front of a house with a thatched roof. A wide, stylized floral border makes up the rim of the plate. Creil et Montereau Faïenceries operated in the French communes of Creil, Oise, and Montereau, from 1797 until 1876 under Lebeuf...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Creamware

Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Creamware Transferware Women & Child Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow creamware, transfer printed plate, circa 1830. Dating to the French Restoration period, this transfer-printed plate is glazed in the distinctive...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Creamware

Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Creamware Transferware Figures with a Dog Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow creamware, transfer printed plate, circa 1830. Dating to the French Restoration period, this transfer-printed plate is glazed in the distinctive...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Creamware

Faience Egg Cup Martres Tolosane
Located in Austin, TX
Faience Egg Cup Martres Tolosane.  
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Provincial Napoléon III Era Green Glazed Pottery Jugs, Circa 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French Provincial Napoléon III period pottery jugs from circa 1850 with green glaze, dripping and lateral handles flanking the central spout. They are priced and sold individuall...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Antique French Provincial Water Jug in Light Yellow with Beautiful Time-Worn Pat
Located in Milano, IT
This antique French Provincial water jug in light yellow is a beautiful example of timeless craftsmanship. With its charming time-worn patina, this jug embodies the rustic elegance t...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Caquelon Robert Picault céramique française French Riviera Vintage 1970
Located in London, England
Robert Picault, céramiste de renom du XXe siècle, est célèbre pour ses créations uniques qui allient fonctionnalité et esthétique. Parmi ses œuvres emblématiques se trouve un caquelo...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Pichet champignon de Bruno Dose en céramique Française 1960 Vintage
By Cera
Located in London, England
Pichet atypique en céramique crée par le designer français Bruno Dose, pour la prestigieuse Poterie du Breuil. Un magnifique cèpe en grès il est tellement bien réalisé ,que l'on pou...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

A pitcher in glazed ceramic - Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot - France - 1960s.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pitcher in glazed ceramic, created by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot in the 1960s. A decorative accessory to be displayed alone or as part of a collection. The maker's mark is visible on...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

St Louis Crystal Ice Bucket, Handcut French Crystal Wine Cooler
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
St Louis crystal ice bucket, handcut French crystal wine cooler This is a favourite design from Saint-Louis since 1928, it has straight elegant lin...
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1920s Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Crystal

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

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

French Provincial 19th Century Pottery Cooking Pot with Partial Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial spheroidal pottery cooking pot from the 19th century with green glazed accents, molded handle and tripod base. Created in Southern France during the 19th century,...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Cerammic Asparagus Server Platter circa XX Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Cerammic Asparagus Server Platter circa XX Century
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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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