French Provincial Wall Decorations
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
20th century French Ceramic Virgin Statue, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Add a touch of elegance and character to your interior with this stunning ceramic statue representing Marie with her child, finely crafted and in excellent condition.
Description:
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Ceramic
French Majolica Oyster Plate Saint Clement, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate signed Saint Clement, circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
The Three Musicians in the taste Lancret Taste, French Tapestry 19th - N 1479
Located in Paris, FR
This tapestry has been cleaned, checked and doubled in our artisan workshop
In the taste Nicolas Lancret
Epoque: 19th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 5.5 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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 )
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Faience
Brass liquid meters kitchen Wall Decoration Lot of Six France
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Ideal brass liquid meters kitchen wall decoration to hang as an ornament in a rustic kitchen.(only the meters)
Kitchen Wall Decoration. French Provincial
Ideal to hang as an orname...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Brass
French Medallion Tapestry Aubusson Manufactury 18th century - L145xh202 - N 1522
Located in Paris, FR
Aubusson Manufacture
Era: 18th century
Style: Louis XVI - Directoire
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool & Silk
Width: 145 cm
Height: 202 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
In keeping with tr...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Marcel GASCOIN, two Oak shelves, post ware design, France circa 1950s
Located in leucate, FR
A pair of solid oak shelves with invisible fixing.
Created by French architect and decorator Marcel Gascoin circa 1950s.
Functional and airy design.
Good condition. Wear consistent ...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
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Oak
French Oil on Canvas with Flower Pot in Paris, Signed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Found in Paris, charming signed oil painting on canvas featuring a flower pot of fresh pink flowers on a table draped with fabric. We see this art piece standing alone unframed on an...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Wood
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Tapestry Manufacture Aubusson 19th Century - 57x57 Cm - No. 1505
Located in Paris, FR
Artist: Manufacture Aubusson
Epoque: 19th century
Style: Napoleon III
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 57 cm
Height: 57 cm
Depth: 0.3 cm
Located a stone's throw fr...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Pair of Decorative 19th Century Floral Painted Panels With New Distressed Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of 19th-century decorative floral painted panels offers a beautiful glimpse into traditional craftsmanship, featuring delicate hand-painted floral motifs of soft pink and o...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Pine
Antique 1900 French Tapestry 5' X 4'6"
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Large French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica cicada wall pocket from Provence.
Height / 9 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Painted Paper Fan with Box
Located in Brea, CA
This ornate, antique paper hand fan was crafted in France, circa 1850. the one side showing a candlelit interior where Gallant scene on the reverse with a box but no glass of box. Se...
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1850s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Yves Brayer Original Color Poster depicting the Hills of Provence
By Yves Brayer
Located in Miami, FL
Original vintage poster for an art exhibition of work by the French painter Yves Brayer (1907-1990) featuring a scenic colorful illustration depicting the French Provincial countrysi...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
French Decorative Cast Iron Plate with Cow Calf and Farmer, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron engraving plate was probably made for an agricultural contest.
19th Century, France.
The agricultural comices (or agricultural shows...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Iron
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....
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Beautiful 19th Century French School "Allegory"
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century French School "Allegory".
Oil on canvas.
Size 136 x 98 cm.
good condition
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
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...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Ira Yeager 18th Century French Gentlemen with Farm Animals
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large whimsical oil on canvas painting depicting an 18th century French provincial gentleman farmer with chickens and a pig. Late 20th century painting by Ira Yeager (American 1938-2...
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20th Century American French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
King David Playing the Harp - Brussels Tapestry Late 18th Century - N° 1480
Located in Paris, FR
Tapestry signed by the Manufacture des Bruxelles, End of the 18th century, Beginning of the 19th century, Wool and silk,
King DAVID playing the Harp in a garden with fountains and o...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Still Life with Vegetables, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas with Variety of Vegetables, France
A very lifelike rendering of a European countryside kitchen or workstation. This 20th Century still life paintin...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Majolica Lady Bug Wall Pocket Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica lady bug wall pocket Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Giltwood
French signet Oil Painting-Artist C. Fondanéche-Autumn Landscape Scene-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Vintage large Oil Painting on Canvas- Autumn Landscape Scene-original signet C.Fondanéche-60s
Wonderful play of Autumn Colors - very detailed painted
Good vintage condition - ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
French Majolica Raspberries Plate Saint Amand Circa 1920
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Raspberries plate Saint Amand Circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ira Yeager Paintings 18th Century Couple
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of late 20th century paintings by Ira Yeager (1938-2022). "Unseigneur Francois" and "La Duchesse de Modena" oil on canvas paintings measurin...
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20th Century American French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Early 20th-Century French Watercolor of a Bird, Signed, in a Wood Frame
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Early 20th-Century French Watercolor of a Bird, Signed, in a Bamboo Frame
This elegant early 20th-century French watercolor features a beautifully detailed bird perched on a branch ...
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20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint
Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful Majolica asparagus and artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Le Sucre, Original Émile Deyrolle French Mounted & Hanging Offset Lithograph
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Le Sucre, a mounted, offset printed lithograph illustrated by the French naturalist, Émile Deyrolle – printed for the classroom by Bernard Carant, Paris, France, circa 1930s-1940s.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Faience Dish, by Malicorne, with Birds and Flowers Decor, France 19th, Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old Dish by Malicorne. This Dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th.
The colors are Green and Brown. Signed MC.
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience Plate Coat of Arms signed Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Decorated with coat of arms and lions.
Neo Re...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Tapestry Rug French Style Carpet Dancing Scene Handmade Tapestry
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautiful dancing scene French-style tapestry was handmade in China and features five figures dancing in what looks like the forest of a castle. Muted greens, browns and yellows have been used to weave this realistic Tapestry.
This high-quality Vintage tapestry is perfect for both modern and traditional interiors suitable for use as a kitchen rug, bedroom rug or living room rug. Lighten any room you introduce it too.
Handwoven with the finest handspun cotton and wool, dyed using organic vegetable dyes, in 1970.
Vintage tapestry rug...
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Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Bird & Holly Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with holly plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French, Faience Oyster Plate Alfred Renoleau Angouleme
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely large French faience oyster plate in pastel colors with flowers, circa 1900 signed Alfred Renoleau Angouleme.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Silk and Wool 18th Century French Aubusson Tapestry Panel from France
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 8'6'', width 10'6''
Animals in a central oval cameo amongst garlands, birds, scrolling acanthus leaves a...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Majolica Saint Amand Bird Plate, circa 1890
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely Majolica plate with bird and insect, leaves signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Acrylic Framed Hermes "Grands Fonds" Blue (Detail) Silk Scarf by Annie Faivre
By Hermès
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A coveted collector’s item, this Hermès ‘Grands Fonds’ Blue (Detail) Silk Scarf features an intricate aquatic design by the renowned artist Annie Faivre.
Originally designed in 1992, this rare version focusing on a detail from the original pattern was issued in 2002. The vibrant shades of blue and lavender create a captivating marine scene, showcasing Faivre’s talent for detailed and mesmerizing compositions.
Made in France from 100% silk, this scarf boasts hand-rolled edges and is in new condition, free from any flaws. Carefully mounted with acid-free double-sided tape and displayed with new standoff wall screws, this piece comes complete with its original box.
The ‘Grands Fonds’ scarf...
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Early 2000s French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Silk, Acrylic
French Majolica Cicada Wall Pocket Vallauris Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cicada wall pocket signed Vallauris from Provence.
Height / 5.3 inches.
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
19th Century Majolica Windmill Wall Pocket Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Windmill & yellow flowers Wall Pocket signed Choisy Le Roi.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century French Pastel Portrait of a Young Woman
Located in Buisson, FR
Nice pastel portrait representing a young woman. Wonderful weathered wooden frame and its old glass,
France, 18th century. Weathered, small losses.
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage French Revolution Faience Scalloped Edge Plate by Casafina
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and green faience pottery wall plate featuring a fleur de lis, crossed swords, a French hat, and a banner that reads "Revolution"
By Casafina
...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Swans Ducks 18th Century Aubusson French Tapestry Panel
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century Aubusson tapestry panel made in France. Measures: Height 9 feet 4 inches, width 7 feet 11 inches.
Swans and ducks swimming in a lake...
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Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Antique 1900 French Tapestry 5'7" X 5'
Located in Los Angeles, US
A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Majolica Grapefruit Wall Plate Fives Lille, circa 1880
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica grapefruit plate, circa 1880, Fives Lille unsigned.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Set of 8 Pink and White Plates Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A rare set of 8 small plates with a geometric pattern signed Sarreguemines.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
Flemish tapestry Workshop De La Veuve De Guillaume Werniers, Circa 1750 - N 1489
Located in Paris, FR
Workshop Of The Widow Of Guillaume Wernier
Period: 18th century
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wool
Width: 258 cm
Height: 200 cm
Depth: 0.5 cm
"Gallant scene against a lands...
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18th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
Early 20th Century Oil 'Winter in Paris' Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
A classic early 20th century oil on canvas painting of an atmospheric winter scene with the recognisable Paris landmarks and elegant French architecture. A serene moment from nearly ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint
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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Rustic Faience Rooster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Rustic Faience Rooster Plate.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Faience
French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1940
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French brown Majolica oyster plate signed Luneville circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
Oil on Canvas Painting, Signed, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This painting is an oil on canvas. It represents small boats near a nice bridge on a river in a French town. This painting is signed. This is a work, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
19th Century French Pair of Provincial Pinewood Wall Panels - Antique Reliefs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French Provincial pair of vertical decorative wall panels made of hand crafted Pinewood, depicting bundles of tied cloth, in good condition. The reliefs have a light-grey ...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Pine
large tapestry from the Brussels Manufactory, 17th century, 162Lx340Hcm - N 1506
Located in Paris, FR
This 17th century Brussels tapestry has survived the centuries while retaining much of its original splendor. Although it shows some signs of wear and tear over time, it remains in g...
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17th Century Belgian Antique French Provincial Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool, Silk
French Provincial wall decorations for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial wall decorations 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 wall decorations created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, paper and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial wall decorations 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 wall decorations, popular names associated with this style include Abrams Publishers, and Fives-Lille. 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 wall decorations differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $39 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $950.