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 French Green Glazed Earthenware Jug or Water Cruche
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 a utilitarian type...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
$349 Sale Price
45% Off
Rosenthal Footed Demitasse Cup and Saucer Set Moss Rose Pompadour Porcelain 1958
By Rosenthal
Located in Moreno Valley, 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...
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Mid-20th Century German French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Aqua Seaweeds Plate Gien, Circa 1890
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica aqua turquoise shell plate with seaweeds signed Gien, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Platter Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Large French majolica oyster platter with handle Orchies, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
French Faïence Salins Barbotine Majolica Asparagus & Artichoke Plate
By Salins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French earthenware, majolica glazed asparagus and artichoke plate, a mold by Salins, circa 1900-1910.
A spray of asparagus spears lay across the centre of the plate, an artichoke ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Blue & White Faience Dinner Plate Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa 1900.Trompe l’oeil napkin and pink chrysanthemums.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Set of Six '6' French Faience Asparagus Plates by Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Pembroke, MA
Set of very decorative, late 19th century blue-green French Majolica asparagus plates, hand-painted in white, green and purple, showing four asparagus spears in relief, and with fluted rims. The underside is stamped "Depose K G Luneville...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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
Materials
Terracotta
Quimper Faience Set of 4 Lunch Plates France, C1980
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 lunch plates with yellow glaze and 2 pairs of the Breton peasant men and women. Hardly used and shows no wear. In excellent vintage condition. Can be parcel posted....
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1980s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
St. Clement French Faïence Cherry Fruit Plate, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An earthenware French faïence cherry motif fruit plate, circa 1900. The background has a detailed floral pattern to the molding with a six-paneled indented rim. Lovely coloring.
Mar...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
French Provincial Rouen Faience Floral Cornucopia Bird Butterfly Wall Decoration
By Rouen
Located in New York, NY
Large, vibrant French Provincial hand painted faience wall decoration in the shape of a cover, rocaille et décor à la corne pattern. A double cornucopia filled with flowers, flying i...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th Century French Terracotta Pottery 8"high
Located in Winter Park, FL
An earthenware pottery from the Southwest of France with traditional yellow, ochre glaze. Some chips and losses to glaze. These ordinary earthenware vessels were once used daily in t...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Mottahedeh Porcelain Garden Themed Catchall Dish
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous ceramic dish or catchall featuring a garden theme
By Mottahedeh
Portugal, Late 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 3.88"D x 1"H
Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Portuguese 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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Creil Polychrome Transferware Polychrome Plate, Le Nid D’Oiseau, circa 1830
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the Creil region of Northern France, a transfer printed polychrome plate, titled – Le Nid d’oiseau (the birds nest) Circa 1830.
The image shows No. 6 fr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
French Wood and Steel Bread Knife on a wood plate brown Color 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A Bread Knife on a Patinated wood plate, in a brown Color.The knife is in Steel
Made in France during the 20 th Century.
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Stainless Steel
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful 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
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Majolica Asparagus Plate With Sauce Well by Salins
By Salins
Located in Ross, CA
A French majolica asparagus plate from the Salins-les-Bains region of France, made in the late 19th century. The plate has four white asparagus with purple tips, laying on a bed of g...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$184 Sale Price / item
25% Off
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 Rare French Majolica Oyster Server Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
19th century rare French Majolica Oyster Server signed Longchamp.
Measures: 3 platters / 14 inches diameter, 1.3 inches height.
11.5 inches diameter 2....
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1890s 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 ...
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Late 19th Century 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.
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1910s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
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 / ...
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Late 20th Century French Pottery Conscience Vallauris 12"high
By Vallauris
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 20th Century French Pottery from Vallauris called a Conscience was used to store olive oil. Green glazed in good condition with micro chip at the rim. Circa 1960. Dimensions a...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta
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 ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
French Faience 18th Century, Flowers Decoration, Brown and Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This plate is in Faïence. It has been made in France in the 18th Century.
The color are brown and green.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Nevers French Faience Hand Painted Plate
Located in Ross, CA
A late 19th century Nevers French faience pate, hand painted with flowers and the words " Mirabeau Mort Le 10 Avril 1791" at the center, they translate t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$221 Sale Price
25% Off
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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Pouyat for Limoges Salad Plate Set in Gold and Pink, Set of 6, 19th Century
By Jean Pouyat
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
Materials
Gold
$280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Iron Wine Champagne Bottle Drying Display Rack, circa 1950s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Post Second World War Iron Wine Champagne Bottle Drying Display Rack, France
An amazing and authentic French iron bottle rack that both has form and function. Sourced from an antique show...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Iron
French Faience Oyster Plate with Bird Moustiers Style Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
Green Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica asparagus platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
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.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Clairfontaine French Faïence Majolica Glazed Ochre & Green Leaf Plate circa 1890
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the French Faïencerie de Clairfontaine, a bi-color overlapping leaf plate, circa 1890.
Glazed in a swirling mix of yellow ochre and shades of green, the mold shows leaves wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
Majolica Asparagus Plate Fives Lille, circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus plate attributed to Fives Lille, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Rare French Faience Pitcher with Lid Rouen Style, Circa 1900
By Rouen
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Faience Pitcher with lid Rouen style Circa 1900.
Floral painting and cornucopia.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
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...
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20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Metal
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
Large fruit bowl in woven ceramics, early 20th century.
Located in Herentals, BE
Antique ocher yellow glazed fruit bowl from Hainaut ceramics, Belgium
The fruit basket has a diameter of 37 cm and a height of 8.5 cm.
The item is in good...
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Early 20th Century Belgian French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Orchies French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1885
By Orchies
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Faïence majolica glazed asparagus plate from the Orchies Faïencerie in Saint-Armand-Les-Eaux, Northern France, circa 1885.
Creamy-white colored asparagus with purple tips l...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
French Majolica Elephant Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica elephant pitcher signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Apples Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica apples plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clément, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
Blue and White French Toile Coasters
Located in New York, NY
A set of five (5) blue and white French Toile scene cocktail drinks coasters, circa late-20th century. A great set and a necessity for protecting...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Cork, Paper
$450 / set
Set of 4 Antique Etched Crystal Stemmed Glasses
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Set of four etched crystal glasses. Each glass is very delicate with a beautiful rectangular pattern around the rim. They would make a fantastic addition to a holiday or special occa...
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
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
Materials
Ceramic
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
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Arparagus Plates, Early 20th Century, Purple and Green Color, Set of 6
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Arparagus Plates in the style of Majolica, made in ceramic, in green and Purple.
France early 20th century. Sert of 6.
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic
$331 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Henriot Quimper Mid-Century French Faïence Sunny Yellow Floral Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Always charming, French Quimper Faïence oyster plates, circa 1950–1960.
Glazed with a bright sun yellow ground, six wells surround a raised center condiment well. The wells are hand...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Faience Oyster Plate Desvres
By 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
Materials
Faience
19th Century, French Provencal Glazed Earthenware 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 cruche as it was an utilitarian type piece...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
$302 Sale Price
43% Off
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large Old Dish Large from the White Enameled Faience Signed
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Earthenware
$331 Sale Price
20% Off
French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Limoges Porcelain Plate Collectible Handmade in France 1940s
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, 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
Materials
Porcelain
Rustic French Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Plate signed Hamage Saint Amand Circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Ceramic, 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
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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