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
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...
Category
1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Late 20th c Green Glazed Pottery from France
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware confit pot from the Southwest of France with traditional green glaze . Minor chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in the ...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Pear Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pear plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Category
1870s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Collection of Four Rare French, 19th Century, Wooden Chopping or Cutting Boards
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of four wooden chopping-cutting boards. Great statement on your counter-top,
France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measures: H:39-54cm W:23-31cm D:2,5-4cm . Me...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Bol et Mug Roger Capron en céramique Francaise Vallauris French Riviera 1950
Located in London, England
Bol et Mug de Roger Capron en céramique blanche et grise en superbe état.
Dimensions: Mug Diamètre 8.5 cm et 8 cm de hauteur
Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Robert Picault, Jacques Bli...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
St Clément Trompe L’Oeil St. Yellow Lemon Wedge Center Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plate from the faïence factory of Saint-Clément, Circa 1920-1930.
Six oyster shell shaped wells with green, blue and white centers are set against a ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Set of Six Enamelware Canisters, Belgium, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Set of Six Enamelware Canisters, Belgium, 1920. A graduated set of kitchen storage canisters in a beautiful cornflower blue color with white block lettering. Tallest is 7.25 inches h...
Category
1920s Belgian Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Enamel
Set of 3 Dessert Plates with Roses Keller & Guerin Luneville, circa 1900
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Charming set of 3 dessert plates decorated with pink roses, circa 1900 signed Keller and Guerin Luneville.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Majolica Plate by Orchies, C. 1890's
By Orchies
Located in Ross, CA
Vibrantly colored French majolica asparagus and artichoke plate made in the Orchies factory in the late 1800's. The plate has a scalloped rim with artichoke flowers and fall colored ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Wooden and Metal Chopping or Cutting Board Brown Color, French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden and Metal 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, and in a condition consist...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
Rosenthal Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour Porcelain 1958
By Rosenthal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rosenthal Porcelain Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour.Rosenthal - Continental China in the lovely Moss Rose Pompadour Pattern on an ivory background with off ce...
Category
Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century 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...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
French, 18th Century Glazed Earthenware Rouen Platter
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration.
France, circa 1750
Good condition.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Christofle French Silverplate 24 Piece Flatware Set in Baguette Pattern
By Christofle
Located in Ross, CA
Set of 24 flatware pieces which includes 12 forks and 12 spoons was made by Charles Christofle in France in the 1890's. The pattern which is one of Christofle's first, is called Bag...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century, French Yellow Glazed Earthenware Water Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was an utilitarian type...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Blue and White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890.
Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Blue Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic and extremely rare piece of pottery with a spout in handle from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing and almost impossible to find blue color. Imperfectio...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Italian Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Fish Covered Tureen
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil fish covered soup tureen with ladle and shells on the lid
By Fitz and Floyd
Italy, Circa 1980s
Measures: 17"W x 6.5"D x 9"H
Very good or...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Pitchers
Located in Buisson, FR
Pair of beautiful earthenware pitchers, France, circa 1800-1850.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Green Glazed Ceramic Confit Jar/ Pot
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered confit jar with a gorgeous green glaze. With green glaze they are extremely rare. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of m...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Faience Butterfly Oyster Desvres Plate Fourmaintraux
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual rare French, faience oyster plate signed Fourmaintraux Desvres, circa 1890. Butterfly on the center surrounded by six wells with floral pattern.
Chip on the back ( picture )
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Henroit Quimper Faience Duck Plate, France, circa 1930s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
hand painted French Faience 1930s Quimper Duck Plate
Exceptional Quimper plate from France featuring a duck in the center. The rim of the piece is accentuated with a colorful bord...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience, Pottery
19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Dairy Bowl or Tian
Located in Buisson, FR
Great piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful green color,
France, circa 1850.
Good but weathered condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica Oyster plate unsigned, with a lemon on the center.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Bird Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a bird signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5" diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
FAUCHON Paris Salt and Pepper Porcelain Shakers Black and White
Located in North Hollywood, CA
FAUCHON Paris Salt and Pepper Porcelain Shakers in Black and White.
In original box with gift bag.
Dimensions: 3.5 in. H x 1.5 in Diameter.
M...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
French Faience Figural Hen Pâté Terrine, Michel Caugant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage figural Hen Pâté Terrine made for Laurent Caugant, a Bretagne pâté maker since 1927 – circa 1950s.
Laurent’s son Michel created these figural forms as containers for sel...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Hine Cognac French Ceramic Ashtray
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French green square ceramic ashtray branded Hine Cognac. A central circular tray meets beveled cigarette rests at each corner. Two sides are embossed with the Hine Cognac logo; a r...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Faience Earthenware Plate - A hand painted, French circa 1780
By Faience Manufacturing Company
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative French Faience plate dinner plate made from tin-glazed earthenware (pottery) which we date to the late 18th century.
The plate has a pan shaped base with n...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Majolica Asparagus Platter Longchamp, Circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter in two pieces signed longchamp, circa 1890.
Measures: two pieces / the platter 13.3" on 9", H / 1.8".
cradle / ...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Sarreguemines Strasbourg Pattern Hand Painted Faïence Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence hand painted asparagus plate in the Strasbourg pattern from Sarreguemines, circa 1890-1900.
Showing charming naive floral décor, multip...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Blue and White Seaweeds Oyster Plate Bordeaux
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890.
Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow, Time-Worn Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This antique French Provincial Tian bowl, circa early 19th century, boasts a beautiful time-worn patina and a light yellow glaze. Discovered in Provence, France, this earthenware bow...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Bouteille Jean De Lespinasse céramique bleue Francaise Vallauris Vintage 1970
Located in London, England
Bouteille de décoration whisky Jean de Lespinasse en céramique bleu.
Une petite grenure à signaler au pied visible sur la photo sinon elle est en top état.
Jean de Lespinasse(1896-...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Midcentury Rattan & Bamboo Bar Cart, 1950s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
French craftsmanship bamboo & rattan bar cart with beautiful details made in the 1950s, France. The two-tiered serving table is made of screwless bamboo tubes. The cart is in very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bamboo
French Provincial Beige Glazed Terracotta Casserole Tureen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lovely beige glazed terracotta soup tureen / kitchen pot with handles, France, 19th century.
This French Provincial tureen will be a nice accent to any countryside house kitchen. Be...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Copper Ladle, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French copper ladle,
Late 19th century, circa 1880
Depth of the spoon 5.51 in. (14 cm)
Good condition
Shipping:
L17,5 P18 H64 0,950 kg.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Copper
Rare French Faience Oyster Platter Saint Clement Style, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Faience Oyster Platter Saint Clement , circa 1900.
2 levels for 18 oysters.
H / 4.8 inches.
Diameter / 17.5 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
19th Century Majolica Oyster Flowers Plate Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate with flowers circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Fruits Plates Sarreguemines circa 1880 Set of 2 Signed Yellow Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
They are two Majolica ceramics, for the service Fruits. They were made in France Circa 1880 Their colors are white, green and blue.
They are serving dishes. Made by Sarreguemines, s...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
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, NO hairline. These ordinary earthenware vessels were...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Chestnut Leaves Plate Salins, circa 1880
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica chestnut leaves plate Salins, circa 1880, on a pink background.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Cassis Quenot Match Holder With Striker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, this colorful and classic red and white matchstick striker or "Pyrogène" dates from the early twentieth century. The ribbed base is used for striking matches that...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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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