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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 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

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

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

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

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

Digoin Sarreguemines French Faïence 12 Les Mois de L'année à la Campagne Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 12, Digoin Sarreguemines, French faïence plates, known as "Les mois de l'année à la campagne." Translating to: The months of the year in the countryside. Each plate shows a unique black, transfer printed image, relating to a month of the year. Illustrated are ‘campagne,’ or countryside activities particular to each month, such as fishing, hunting, picnicking or apple harvesting...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware

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

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

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

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

Large French Late 19th Century Yellow Tian Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century French Tian Confit Bowl. These bowls would traditionally be used in the preparation of popular French dishes however today they are often used very functional for fruit ...
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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 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 Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France. This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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 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

1950s-1960s French Provincial Pottery Jar, Côte d’Azur Artisan Workshop
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950s-1960s French Provincial Pottery Jar, Côte d’Azur Artisan Workshop This French pottery jar from the 1950s-1960s, crafted in an artisan workshop on the Côte d'Azur, embodies the...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware, Pottery

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

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

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 scall...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Earthenware

French Trompe L'oeil Pate Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe L'oeil pate tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900, Pate en croute.
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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

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

Braided red ceramic bowl from Vallauris, France 1950s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Beautiful fruit bowl or centerpiece in braided enameled ceramic in the style of Jérôme Massier dating from the 1950s, produced in Vallauris, France. This bowl is covered with a very...
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1950s French Vintage 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 and rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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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Faience, Ceramic

Assiette Cerart Monaco céramique Francaise multicolore Côte-d'Azur 1950 Vintage
Located in London, England
Assiette de décoration, richement décorée de fleurs multicolores en céramique Francaise . Elle est en superbe état . Son décor est un parfait témoignage du savoir faire dans l'art de...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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

1970s French Glazed Pottery Jar Yellow &Natural Terracotta French Provencial
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s French Glazed Pottery Jar, Yellow Ochre & Natural Terracotta – French Provincial Style Description: This charming small pottery jar, crafted in France in the 1970s, is a perfe...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Earthenware, Pottery

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

French Trompe L'oeil Pate Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe L'oeil pate tureen Pillivuyt Mehun, circa 1900, Pate en croute.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

Restaurant La Tour D'Argent Poinct Ne Leurre Dish Porcelain by Longchamp France
Located in North Hollywood, CA
French Restaurant La Tour D'Argent Poinct Ne Leurre Cigarette Ashtray Dish Porcelain.Longchamp France Porcelain Tray, marqued " Restaurant La Tour D'Argent Poinct Ne Leurre, since 1582, 15 Quai de la Tournelle".LA TOUR D' ARGENT Restaurant Ashtray...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Saint-jean-du-desert French Fish or Shellfish Tureen, Late 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French ceramic fish or Shellfish Tureen "Bouillabaisse" by Paulette Bailet at Saint-Jean-du-Desert (Marseille), France, late 1940s. Can be used for various preparations of fish or sh...
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

French Provincial Terracotta "Confit" Pot
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century French Provincial Terracotta "Confit" Pot With an Unusual Combination of Yellow and Green Dripped Glazes. Made in Provence circa 1870. Note restoration. 19th-century la...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta, Paint

Service assiettes à Fromages Saint Amand en faïence Francaise (set de 6)
Located in London, England
Découvrez l'art de la dégustation avec notre service à fromage français, qui met en valeur la richesse des fromages de France sur votre table. Avec un élégant lot de 6 assiettes en f...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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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 Terracotta Glazed Mixing Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, 19th century terracotta mixing bowl, or “tian”, in burnt orange glaze with an expressive yellow swirl around the rim. It is a beautiful ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

19th Century French Glass Demijohn Bottles, Set of 5
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of five 19th century French globular form amber glass demijohn bottles with air bubbles typical of handblown glass. Circa 1850-1860 Dimensions (left to right): 18"H x 16" Diam...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Blown Glass

Baumann Paris Hotel Collectible Porcelain Dish by Pillivuyt France 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Baumann Hotel Restaurant, Paris, Jewellery, Pin Dish, Ashtray, Pillivuyt Porcelain France. Vintage advertising collectible porcelain dish ashtray vide poche catchall. Art Dec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

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

Creil et Montereau Canary Yellow Creamware Transferware Figural & Floral 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 a man and woman in a romantic landscape, walking in front of a house. The man holds a long pole and smokes a pipe, the woman is holding a pitcher and a bowl. 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 Milliet...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Creamware

Antique Limoges Porcelain Plate Collectible Handmade in France 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Limoges handmade in France collectible decorative plate. Porcelain Limoges plate or dish handmade in France, this collectible plate features a design of gold and brown Autumn...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

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

French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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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Faience, Ceramic

Casserole Robert Picault céramique Française Vallauris French Riviera 1960
Located in London, England
Robert PICAULT (1919-2000) Céramiste de génie, ayant travaillé étroitement avec PICASSO et Roger CAPRON, il crée son propre ALQUIFOUX (mélange de de sulfure de plomb et de sable) et ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic

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 conical finial on...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Porcelain

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

Antique French Royer Hutin Match Holder With Striker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this colorful and classic blue and white matchstick striker or "Pyrogène" dates from the early twentieth century. The ribbed base is used for striking matches tha...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Porcelain

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

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, by the well thought of maker Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallop...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Ceramic, Earthenware

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

Jean Pouyat for Limoges Salad Plate Set in Gold and Pink, Set of 6, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely set of Jean Pouyat for Limoges salad plates. In a crisp white porcelain, each plate features a gold, blue and pink filigree pattern with ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Gold

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

French Faience Tea Canister Chinoiserie Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Tea Canister Chinoiserie Emile Tessier Malicorne Circa 1930. H / 5.7 inches.  
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Faience

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 3 French Provincial 19th Century Stoneware Pottery Water Jugs with Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This charming set of three French Provincial stoneware pottery water jugs dates back to the 19th century and showcases a stunning time-worn patina. Each jug is uniquely crafted, refl...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Pottery

Early 20th French Terracotta Vase or Pot à Confit
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow ochre glaze. Chips and losses to glaze, hairline crack near top. These ordinary earthenwar...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Terracotta

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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