French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Ceramic
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.
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Platter Orchies, circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Large French majolica oyster platter with handle Orchies, circa 1900.
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century French Landscape Castle Oil Painting Gold Framed, Signed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
As found in France, an impressive oil on canvas painting of a French landscape scene, signed, circa 1920's-1930's. A very lifelike rendering of a French village. This oil painting fe...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Aubusson Style Woven Tapestry, Large Pastoral Landscape, 166 cm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large mid-20th century woven tapestry in the Aubusson taste, depicting a richly detailed pastoral landscape with a river, stone bridge, and dense verdure foliage, framed by an orna...
Textile, Cotton
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1900. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Extremely Large Monumental Wall Painting, 19th Century
Located in OOSTERHOUT, NL
This impressive, monumental painting, dating from the early 19th century (circa 1810–1840), is a remarkable piece of wall art. Painted in oil on thick canvas, it depicts an atmospher...
Canvas
French Tapestry 17th Royale Aubusson, Alexander Entry into Babylon - N° 1610
By Charles Le Brun, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
IMPORTANT Collector's TAPESTRY for collectors! 17th-century Aubusson tapestry, The Entry of Alexander into Babylon after Charles Le Brun "This exceptional piece will be accompanied...
Wool, Silk
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica oyster plate, six white wells on a green basket weave, circa 1890 signed Longchamp.
Ceramic, Majolica
French Majolica Bird & Grapes Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience
18th century framed French embroidery, Pétanque game - 57x70 cm - No. 1561
Located in Paris, FR
18th century needlepoint painting, Pétanque game - 57x70 cm - No. 1561 Framed by our Parisian artisan workshop Era: 18th century Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 57...
Wool, Cotton
$17,280Sale Price|20% Off
Historical 18cen. Antique French Aubusson Tapestry 252x287cm Wool&Silk Isaac 8x9
Located in New York, NY
This antique French Aubusson tapestry features a vivid biblical depiction of Isaac, set within lush landscapes and executed in wool and silk. Its elegant coloration, craftsmanship, a...
Wool, Silk
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Ceramic
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.
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.
Faience
Hunting Scene, Antoine De Jacquelot, Tapestry Atelier Picard GJP Paris - N° 1531
Located in Paris, FR
Hunting Scene Tapestry by Antoine De Jacquelot Printed in the PICARD workshop Publisher G.J.P in Paris 8th arrondissement This tapestry is number 66 of 500 (Limited Edition) Bolduc s...
Wool
Pair of Large French Architectural Wood Wall Panels Artwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive vintage ornate French wood wall panels featuring indicate carvings, including floral motifs, acanthus leaves and bundled musical instruments. These oversized architectural...
Wood, Paint
French Greenery Tapestry, Roubert Fours Aubusson Factory - 90lx105h - No. 1492
Located in Paris, FR
Located a stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower in Paris, we are a French family business specializing in the purchase, sale, expertise, cleaning, restoration and conservation of tapes...
Wool
French Majolica Asparagus Plate, circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica asparagus plate with 3 spaces unsigned, circa 1890.
Ceramic
$1,060Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Style Wrought Iron Framed Hand Painted Floral Botanical Panels -S/2
By John Richard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is. pair of hand painted floral botanicals in wrought iron ivy frames. These panels were produced by John Richards. They are in very good condit...
Wrought Iron
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Ceramic
French Blue & White Faience Oyster Platter Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French blue & white Faience oyster platter Moustiers style, circa 1940. 12 inches diameter.
Faience
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Birds on a Wire framed print by Hector Giacomelli originally Ca 1880, New
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered framed Print of a panorama called "Birds on a Wire" painted by Hector Giacomelli, taken from the 19th Century original, Circa 1880.. The print is mad...
Wood, Paper
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk drawing of a crouched nude male figure in prayer. Beautiful in its monochromatic palette, the work highlights the youthful muscularity,...
Glass, Wood, Paper
Ira Yeager Country French Farmer with Animals 8 Ft.
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand imposing oil on canvas painting of a country French provincial farmer coup;e with various animals measuring 8 feet high and 6.5 feet wide by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). Th...
Canvas, Wood
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.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Crown Header Semi Circular Flowers & Leaves / Sheer Linen Tie-top Drapery Panels
Located in Malibu, CA
Romantic handmade iron crown of flowers & leaves with curtain rod. Mount over a bed or settee. The sheer linen drapes are included.
Metal, Iron
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Aqua Turquoise Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French aqua turquoise Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1900. 6 shells and space for the lemon on the center.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
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.
Ceramic
The Village Festival, 17th-century Flemish Tapestry - Dimension 338x275 - N 1048
By flandre
Located in Paris, FR
This 17th-century Flemish tapestry, entitled "The Village Festival," depicts a lively scene of peasant life in a wooded landscape. Composition and Scene: In the center, in the fore...
Wool, Silk
Seascape painting by Albert Demoen in Giltwood Frame, Belgium ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1940 / Painting / Albert Demoen / Canvas and wood / Rustic / France Provincial Evoking the quiet drama of the open sea, this Belgian oil painting by Albert Demoen (1916) o...
Canvas, Wood
Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1870. 6 Shells and space for the lemon on the center. Older model.
Ceramic
French 19th Century Landscape Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful French 19th Century landscape painting. Old wood original stretchers . Nice old gilt frame too. Sight dimensions: 15....
Canvas, Wood
Pair of French Majolica Sun & Moon Plates circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Pair of French Majolica Sun & Moon Plates circa 1890.
Ceramic
19th Century Blue & 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. Ref / 2732.
Ceramic, Faience
Set of Eight Framed Vintage Coral Specimen Collections
Located in Chireno, TX
Set of eight framed vintage coral specimen collections circa 1940-1969. Sold together priced $5,800 for a set of eight.
Coral
English 19th Century Majolica Umbrella Wall Pocket
Located in Austin, TX
English 19th Century Majolica Umbrella Wall Pocket.
Ceramic
19th Century Blue & 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. Ref / 2733.
Ceramic, Faience
Pair of Framed French Hot Air Balloon Lithographs, after 18th Century Prints
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Transport yourself to the wonder and romance of early flight with this pair of hand-colored antique engravings, each depicting the world’s first hot air balloon ascents in 18th-centu...
Wire
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
Ceramic
French antique Flemish Tapestry 17th - Tancred in the Enchanted Forest - N 1631
Located in Paris, FR
17th Century Tapestry, Audenarde, Flanders Manufactory - Tancred in the Enchanted Forest - No. 1631 Period: 17th century Style: Ancient Rome and Greece Condition: Excellent conditio...
Wool, Silk
18th Century Tapestry Fragment
Located in New York, NY
Mid 18th century european Tapestry Fragment. Measures: 1'9'' wide x 2'10'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
Wool
Alexander the Great, The Passage of the Granicus - Flemish Tapestry 17th -N 1503
Located in Paris, FR
Period: 17th century Style: Rome and Antic Greece Condition: Perfect condition Material: Wool Width: 465 cm Height: 307 cm Depth: 1 cm In keeping with tradition, this magnificent ta...
Wool, Silk
Majolica Pears Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pears plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900.
Ceramic
Italian Provincial Marcucci Deruta Blue and White Scalloped Faience Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful French Provincial style hand painted blue and cream faience pottery wall plate featuring floral designs. By Marcucci for Deruta Italy, Late-20th Century Measures: 5.25...
Faience, Pottery
$975Sale Price / set|27% Off
Pair of French Watercolor Genre Paintings, C. 1790
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming pair of French genre paintings depicting a seascape with fishermen and a river scene with ancient bridge, executed in watercolor on paper, framed under glass, circa 1790
Paper
Zabihi Collection Early 19th Century Large Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th Century very fine quality Large French Tapestry . Measures: 7' wide x 10'11'' long. Tapestries make integral part of the Flemish cultural heritage. Most of the tapestries have religious, mythological and historical subjects as well as hunting and harvest scenes. They are known for their high quality and extended use of colors. The oldest ones were made in the 13th century. The most important production centers were Doornik and Arras. These two centers got a lot of assignments of the Dukes of Burgundy. In the 14th century tapestries...
Wool
French Paintings Art Book by Charles Stuckey, 20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
French Painting Hardcover collectible art book by Charles Stuckey– January 1, 1997 by Charles Stuckey (Author) Hardcover · 320 page Stuckey examines...
Paper
French Majolica Oyster Plate Longchamp, circa 1900
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Longchamp, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Giltwood Wall Sconce Shelf
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Rococo style Italian provincial gilt wood wall sconce or bracket Italy, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6.75"W x 3.5"D x 5.5"H. Very good vintage condi...
Giltwood
Large French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Fish Platter Fives Lille Circa 1900. 15 by 6.3 inches.
Ceramic
French 17th Century Tapestry in the Religious Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 17th Century tapestry in the religious style. Beautiful details and colors, too. Very intricate workmanship. This Tapestry is beaut...
Wool
Ira Yeager 20th Century Painting of French Anthropomorphic Woman
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A highly distinctive figural painting by Ira Yeager (United States, 1938-2022) signed lower left with the artist's nom-de-plume signature "Von Yeager". Executed on a large 5 Ft. squa...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
French Antique Tapestry Deer Floral Hand Woven Verdure
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an intricate French tapestry showing a stag amongst foliage and flowers Great colour scheme with blues and pinks Good size at over four feet wide - 124 CM Would make for a great wall hanging and would elevate any interior This is a richly detailed verdure tapestry, a style of decorative wall hanging that was especially popular in 16th and 17th century Flanders and Frances The tag on the back reads: 'This tapestry reproduction...
Fabric