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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
French 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items are treated against woodworm.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

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 Faience Tureen Desvres, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen manufacture. Signed Arromanches.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Majolica French Orchies Handled Oyster Platter, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A rare large French Orchies majolica turquoise / teal / aqua blue green oyster plate platter with handle, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. This stunning oyster platter is a nice ...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Majolica

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

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

French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Jug with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Provincial green glazed pottery jug from the 19th century, with two handles, front spout and distressed patina. Created in Southern France during the 19th century, this jug ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French earthenware confit pot with traditional green glaze and pale yellow interior. Nice old patina. Chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels wer...
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19th Century European Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate. Decorated with flowers , marked Bordeaux.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Majolica Bird and Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes aqua 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

Antique French Country PAIR Confit Pots Pottery Jugs Glazed Ochre Yellow Large
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique French Country PAIR of Large Ochre Yellow Glazed Confit Pots Pottery Jars ~ 19th c Striking 19th century confit pots directly from the south of France~~eye-catching yellow ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Pottery

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

Large French Limoges Porcelain Gold Gilt Jewelry Dish Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this larger size Limoge piece features a hand painted floral design with gilt and bevelled detailing. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an exi...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain, Paint

Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Transferware Family with Dog Floral Plates, Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow faïence, transfer printed plates, circa 1830. Dating to the French Restoration period, the transfer-printed plates are glazed in the ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

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

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

Antique A La Menagere Copper Stock Pot Sauce Pan Cookware Paris France 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French A La Ménagère copper cook pot. Famous Paris Department Store. This department store on the ground floor of the magnificent building at 20...
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

20th century French Set of 49 pieces of Moustiers Earthenware, 1950s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful earthenware table set from Moustiers, handcrafted in France, consisting of 49 coordinated pieces. Delicately painted in green with traditional Provençal motifs, featuring c...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

A Stoneware Pitcher Attributed to Pierre Digan, France circa 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A Stoneware pitcher attributed to Pierre Digan, France, circa 1970. This elegant, wheel-thrown piece features a striking contrast between the unglazed speckled terracotta base and th...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Stoneware

Porcelain Ashtray Dish Belgium Collectible "La Marelle" 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage "La Marelle" Hotel Restaurant, Brussel, Jewellery, Pin Dish, Ashtray, Porcelain De Baudour Belgium. Vintage advertising collectible porcelain dish ashtray vide poche catchall...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

Saint Clément Vintage French Barbotine Majolica Gallic Rooster Absinthe Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage French Majolica glazed Absinthe water pitcher formed as a rooster, St. Clément, circa 1940-1950. The Gallic rooster, in French: le coq gaulois, i...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

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

French Trompe L'oeil Porcelain Pâté Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe l’oeil porcelain tureen signed "Mehun" manufacture of Pillivuyt, circa 1900. The manufacture of Pillivuyt produced different kinds of porc...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic, Faience

French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly aqua 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

Rare French Pale Green Glazed Terracotta Pot with Antique Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This rare French pale green glazed terracotta pot is a beautiful vintage collectible with a unique, time-worn patina. The exterior features a delicate pale green glaze, while the int...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

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

Italian Dark Green Verdi Marble butter cutting board 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Italian Dark Green Verdi Marble butter cutting board 20th century.
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20th Century Italian French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Marble, Metal

Large French Vintage Glass Dome Cloche
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A lovely addition indoors or outdoors during a garden party or as kitchen decor, this tall thick glass dome cloche is perfect cover for cheeses or perhaps to cover small desserts on ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Glass, Blown Glass

50 Piece Quimper Dinner Set Soups Salad Cups Saucers Coffee & Teapot More
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous dinner set of 50 pieces by the Henriot Quimper co. Their beautiful yellow color with the traditional peasant man ,& woman. Handmade & hand painted set is a classic. Set cons...
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Clay, Faience

Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France
Located in London, GB
Antique French Glazed Terracotta Water Spout Jug - Authentic Southern France This rare antique French glazed terracotta water spout handle jug is a unique and authentic piece from ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Clay

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

Set of 8 Pink and White Plates Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A rare set of 8 small plates with a geometric pattern signed Sarreguemines.  
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

Sarreguemines French Faïence Majolica Fruit and Leaf Plates, Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of six Sarreguemines French faïence, majolica plates, each showing a different fruit on an ochre yellow ground of overlapping leaves, circa 1930s. This group shows ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1900. Breton with a flute. 8 inches diameter.  
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Henriot Quimper Faience Butter Dish
Located in Winter Park, FL
A good faience from Henriot Quimper Butter dish with vivid color and typical from Brittany. Circa 1940. Dimensions are 9.25" diameter and 5" high. ...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Hand Painted Scalloped French Plate /Bowl , 19th Century
Located in Ross, CA
19th century hand painted deep scalloped plate / bowl made in France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Cutting Board or Wooden Chopping 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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Aluminum

French Silver Plate Champagne Stand Bucket Cooler Wine
Located in Potters Bar, GB
vintage silver-plated champagne cooler with stand, a classic piece of entertaining ware designed for elegant dining or bar settings Champagne bucket - cylindrical with a flared rim, ...
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1980s Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Silver Plate

Wooden Chopping Set of 3 Old Patina, Brown Color French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden cutting boards, with its old patina. They are object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, and in a condition consistent with ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Wood

French Faience Hand Painted Plate, c. 1890's
Located in Ross, CA
Hand painted faience plate made in France towards the end of the 19th century .Comes with antique plate hanging strap.
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Late 19th Century French Antique 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

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 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

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

Creil et Montereau Faïence Transferware Assiette Parlantes Face Card Plates, S/8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of eight HBCM, Hippolyte Boulenger Creil Montereau Playing Card Faience Plates- France, circa 1920s. Known as assiettes parlantes or talking plates, this set is based on the face cards of a playing deck. A cream colored earthenware body with blue borders, each plate show two face cards, colorful figures, and descriptive banners. A few of the inscriptions loosely translate to: The ugly jack of diamonds, cuts hearts, he’s the executioner. Pharmacist, the jack of spades...
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

Creil et Montereau Majolica Cabbage Leaf Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the French faïencerie Creil et Montereau, a majolica glazed asparagus plate, circa 1880-1889. Turquoise rimless plates show an oversized raised green cabbage leaf with purple t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French 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, Faience

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Belgian Black Marble

Creil et Montereau Faïence Blue & White Floral Plates, set of six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Creil et Montereau, a set of six Provęncal faïence plates, France – circa 1830-1850. A scarce blue on white earthenware pattern, said to be inspired by Marie Antoinette. The c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

French Faience Handled Platter Desvres, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French faience handled platter with coat of arms dogs and floral pattern, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. Very rare yellow background,
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Faience

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 Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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

Antique French Dovetailed Copper Cauldron Stock Pot Kettle Iron Handles 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century French dovetailed copper cooking pot / cauldron with a wide base, flared rim, and two iron rat tail style bail handles. Dimensions:...
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Late 19th Century Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Copper

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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