French Provincial Religious Items
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 17th / 18th Century Small Pewter Christ Figure On A Wooden Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small folk art pewter Christ figure on a cross. Richly decorated.
France circa 1650-1750. Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden base.
H:28,5cm W:11cm...
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Pewter
19th C. French Provincial Carved Cherry Prie-Dieu with Woven Rush Seat
Located in New Orleans, LA
A charming 19th century French Provincial prie-dieu/chair of carved cherry wood and handwoven rush seating, having lovely, scalloped details. The top chair seat pulls up in order to ...
Category
1850s French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Rush, Cherry
Antique French Cast Iron Crucifix Cross, 19th C.
Located in Sheridan, CO
Antique French cast iron crucifix cross, 19th c., having foliate wreath, vining flowers, centering Corpus Christi, over tulips at the base.
Dimensions
approx 47.5" H x 52.25" W x 7" D
Acquired at A European Antique auction...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Faux Bois Crucifix Cross, 19th C.
Located in Sheridan, CO
French cast iron cross, 19th c., faux bois cross, surmounted with trailing foliates, centering Corpus Christi, over reeds.
Dimensions: approx 51"h, 26.25"w
Acquired at a European e...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Iron
French Victorian Bridal Wedding Crown Handmade Tiara on Giltwood Console Stand
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French Victorian bridal wedding crown handmade tiara on giltwood console stand.
Material: giltwood, wax, linen
Design: French Folk Art
Style: ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Metallic Thread
Vintage Silver Plated Menorah Tray with Handles Made in England
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare vintage silver plated tray for menorah or hanukkah. This beautiful tray adds light to your hanukkah ceremonies by holding...
Category
1950s English Vintage French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th Century French Provincial Prie Dieu chair.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Metal Chalice
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century metal chalice
by unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Early 19th Century Antique Religious Bronze Chalice
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 19th century religious bronze chalice
by unknown manufacturer, France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
Set of Two Metal Vegetables Figures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two metal vegetables figures, Circa 1990.
Sterling silver plated lemon. Molds cast from real fruits and vegetables.
In original condition,...
Category
1990s Spanish French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Bronze Figures, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two bronze figures, Circa 1960
by unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
18th/19th Century French Provincial Religious Oratory Sacristy Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce French Provincial Louis XV (1715-1774) / Louis XVI (1774-1792) Period mixed wood religious oratory (prie-dieu / altar)
Hand-crafted in France in the 18th century, with later 19th century elements, likely originating in the south of France / Mediterranean region, featuring pegged solid wooden construction of warm, rich fruitwood, chesnut, oak, and maple.
Having a slant-front bureau with tall raised back decorated with three Renaissance Revival style high relief panels, the center depicting religious scene comprising Jesus and winged Saint, the side panels with foliate floral fruit pendant carvings, flanked by classical turned baluster-form columns, surmounted with highly stylized hand carved and turned finials. Over a slant-front with star parquetry, the hinged drop-front opens to reveal a distressed leather writing desk / lectern / pulpit on which the holy books can be laid open and allows to shelter the books, which were considered precious goods at that time. The lower sacristy cabinet has a pair of slide-out supports flanking a paneled cupboard door decorated with a large stepped base Christian cross parquetry inlay, affixed with later decorative forged iron faux escutcheon overtop. The door opening with key to a single fixed shelf on which holy items...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Antique French Oil Portrait Painting on Wood of Catholic Pope Paul VI France
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique portrait painting of Pope Paul VI on wood. This beautiful piece depicts a small portrait of Pope Paul VI. This painting is one wood and unframed. Pop...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Oval Carved Wood Framed Bishop Portrait
Located in Ross, CA
Oval carved wood portrait of Casimir-Frédéric de Rathsamhausen-Wibolsheim (1698-1786). Known as Dom Léger, he was a Catholic cardinal at the Abbey of Murbarch in France's Rhine valley...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze Church Two-Arm Candle Sconces, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of french church two-arm wall candle sconces, gilt bronze decorated with leaf motifs, beautiful aged patina, France, mid-19th century. For indoor and outdoor use.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Brass, Bronze
18th Century French Reliquaries
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of three 18th century French Reliquaries.
Carved wood with metal repousse over the wood
Each piece contains the original Latin pages framed in o...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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Modern Industrial Menorah in White Oakwood and Steel
Located in Birmingham, AL
Display this modern industrial menorah in white oakwood and steel to celebrate eight days of Hanukkah miracles. Made with solid urban wood, so it's ...
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2010s American French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Steel
20th Century French Metal & Wooden Palette On Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the artist's studio with this original 20th Century French Metal & Wooden Palette on Stand, a captivating piece that tells a tale of creativity in the making. This palette,...
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20th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
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Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century.
Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 14X6 cm.
Good condition.
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17th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair.
Located in Labrit, Landes
Prayer chair or Prie-Dieu of the period Napoleon III, French, 19th century
Exotic wood and velvet with golden braid. Can be recovered to suit your interior.
Good antique condition.
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Victorian Staunton Chess Pieces Set + Italian Marble Giltwood Chessboard
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely rare original Victorian Staunton chess set with fine Italian marble giltwood chessboard
A trul...
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19th Century Italian Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
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H 3.55 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in
French 17th Century Baptismal Font
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful 17th century Baptismal Font from the South of France beautifully carved from marble. Minimalist lines give this piece a calming feel. Wil...
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17th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Marble
Queen Anne silver metal table lighter - Ronson - England 1950's vintage
By Ronson
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very elegant "Queen Anne" table lighter from Ronson in silver metal from the mid-20th century.
This lighter works on gas.
This pretty lighter has an elongated, oval shape decorated w...
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1940s English Vintage French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Silver
H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in
Rare 1950s Dunhill Aquarium Service Lighter, Gold Plated, Made in England
By Dunhill
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare 1950s Half-Giant Dunhill Aquarium table lighter (made in England) with silver-plated metal work
Each of these lighters are very rare and unique as they were hand carved and ...
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1950s English Vintage French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Silver Plate
H 2.76 in W 2.37 in D 1.38 in
Antique Judaica Hannukah Menorah in Repousse Silver
Located in London, GB
This large antique silver menorah features a central column with fine detailing using the repousse technique, surmounted by an eagle finial whic...
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20th Century French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Silver
Reliquary Cross Pendant, Silver, Glass, 17th-18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Devotional pendant made in silver with a Latin cross shape, decorated on the outside with simple scrolls, spikes, pearls and other elements of classicist inspiration, as well as a ri...
Category
18th Century European Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Silver
17th Century Spanish Carved Polychrome and Painted Bust of Christ on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement on your mantel, enfilade or tabletop with this antique "Haute Epoque" carved santo figure. Created in Spain, circa 1680, the bust is set ...
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Late 17th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Walnut
H 12.25 in W 4.25 in D 6.25 in
1940s Spanish Brass Aquarium on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Spanish brass aquarium. Sitting atop a decorative gilt iron stand, the piece features textured glass siding with minimalist brass framework. The ...
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1940s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Previously Available Items
Early 20th Century Distressed Plaster Statue, circa 1920-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A vintage French plaster statue of the Virgin Mary with an original signature on the back. The piece has retained its original paint an...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Early French Ivory Tableau
Located in Houston, TX
Early French ivory tableau featuring, 'the Baptism of Jesus.' Etched on ivory and surrounded by decorative ivory and gilded wood frame. Aged and yellowed,...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Ivory, Giltwood
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village.
France, circa 1750. Weathered.
Measurement is with the wooden base.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Antique French Gilt-Tole Repousse Crown
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French gilt-tole repousse crown embedded with rhinestones (circa 1870-1900). Once probably used as a headpiece for a wooden Santo statue or Mado...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Tin, Gold Leaf
Rare French Provincial Louis XV Copper Church Lavabo
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful and rare, almost 200 year old antique French Provincial Lavabo (water fountain) with beautifully aged patina. Handcrafted in Louis XV taste, dating to around the second quarter of the 19th century, having a hand carved oak stand with outstanding scrollwork, foliate and shell motif carvings, mounted to the tall shaped wooden backboard is a stunning heavily patinated copper Lavabo, all hand hammered copper, there's a water resevior tank, surmounted by the removeable lid with bronze finial, below a spigot controls the flow of water out of the reservoir and into the sink basin, which can also be used to fill the tank. The sink basin (bowl) rests atop the cabinet tabletop, over a single drawer with hand carved dovetail joinery, all rising on elegant cabriole legs. This Lavabo is in excellent shape, fully operable and ready for use or display. We love the warm, rustic vibe from all the character and patina, so we have not heavily cleaned or restored it.
Circa 1830s-1840s, France, Provinces.
Dimensions (approx):
65.25" H, 21.25" W, 16.25" D
A Lavabo is a device used to provide water for the washing of hands. It consists normally of an ewer or container of some kind to pour water, and a bowl to catch the water as it falls off the hands. Considered the forerunner of the modern sink. In several European languages (French, Italian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Turkish), Lavabo is the modern word for sink or washbasin.
Originally the Lavabo was created for use in the church during religious ceremonies, particularly Christianity. In ecclesiastical usage it refers to all of: the basin in which the priest washes his/her/their hands; the ritual that surrounds this action in the Catholic Mass; and the architectural feature or fitting where a basin or place for one is recessed into the side wall of the sanctuary, or projects from it.
In most liturgical traditions, the priest washes their hands after vesting, before the beginning of the liturgy. This washing may be accompanied by prayers. Many Christian rites also have the priest wash his/her/their hands before beginning the Eucharistic prayer. The washing of hands during the recitation of psalm verses is of very ancient usage in the Catholic Church. In eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches, after vesting, the priest goes to the piscina to wash his hands before approaching the altar, where he will prepare the bread and wine for the Divine Liturgy. This lavabo takes place quietly, outside of the view of the congregationtarting.
Secular usage: Starting around the early 20th century the Lavabo found its way into the gardens of the European wealthy upper class. Today they can still be found in gardens and backyards, sometimes used for washing, watering or as a interesting planter but more commonly used as a display piece or garden decor. Rare, museum quality pieces such as this one are generally found indoors as they are investment pieces and make stunning, highly decorative, unique decorations, complementing many of today's interior styles, including Rustic, French Country, Shabby Chic, Old World Tuscan, Traditional Cottage, Farm or Farmhouse, Vintage Boho, Mediterranean and Lodge to name just a few
True antique Lavabos...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Copper
Pair of French 19th Century Iron Procession Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of lanterns made out of iron. Very rare objects.
France, circa 1850-1900
Weathered, small losses. Sold without the sticks.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Iron
1880s French Wooden Hassock
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden hassock from France, circa 1880. The contoured frame is painted robin’s-egg blue; white dowels make a charming color contrast. In many churches, these were used to allow the congregation to rest comfortably in a kneeling position — the soft wear visible on the lower bench marks...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Traditional Religious Wood and Glass Shrine
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
19th century antique traditional religious wood and glass shrine.
With a little peace of handmade lace textile.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In or...
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19th Century Spanish Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Wood
French 17th-18th Century Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron cross that once stood in the centre of a Provençal village.
France, circa 1750. Weathered.
Measurement is with the wooden base.
Category
18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Village Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique hand forged iron village cross that once stood in the centre of a Provencal village. Wrought iron on a sandstone base, France, 18th century. Weath...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Sandstone, Iron
Vintage French Provençal Faïence Fèves Christmas Nativity 28 Piece Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Provençe, a vintage French Fèves Christmas nativity set. Each set is made of twenty-eight, hand-painted, miniature earthenware figures, including the Holy family, the three wise men, animals, and French villagers wearing traditional dress.
In the south of France, the Christmas tradition is to bake a ‘Kings' Cake’ in January to celebrate the three wise men’s arrival at the Nativity. A Fève figure, the word for bean in French, is baked in the cake. The person who receives the slice of cake with the figurine is crowned king or queen. In earlier times, a single Fève was used. Later the tradition changed to include a collectible little figurine.
Families collect the fèves over the years, using the figures to build a miniature nativity Crèche...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Niche Statue Display Tower French Chateau Chapel Walnut, 18th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique tower Niche for statue Architectual Tabernacle French chapel ecclesiastic unique one of a kind
18th century with some small early 19th century an...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Religious Items
Materials
Walnut
H 88.59 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
French Provincial religious items for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial religious items for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage religious items created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, case pieces and storage cabinets, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial religious items made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 religious items differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $6,720 while the average work can sell for $1,002.
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