French Provincial Decorative Objects
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
Pair of Large Danish 1900's Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Charming Blue and White Painted Cylindric Kitchen Tins, Denmark circa 1910.
The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted ...
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Early 20th Century Danish French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Antique Metal Wire Egg Basket Rustic French Farmhouse Decor
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique French metal wire egg decorative basket, rustic French farmhouse decor with collapsible zigzag lids and two folding handles, loop feet, the basket has...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
René Lalique Clear & Frosted Crystal Saint Marc Vase
By Lalique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Saint-Marc art glass vase with bird detaills. (1930).
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Vase à oreilles Jean Austruy en céramique rouge émaillée, Français, 1950 vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Vase à oreilles travaillées rare de part sa couleur ainsi que de son Design.
Austruy Jean (1910-2012)
Comme Suzanne Ramié (Madoura) ou encore Robert Picault, Jean Austruy fait parti...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Hand-Painted Jardiniere from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique hand-painted Jardiniere from Rouen is a vibrantly colored, classically styled planter that adds visual delight to any room, regardless of whether one has placed fresh flowers...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Two Large 19th Century French Terracotta Cruche Bottle Jugs
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of large authentic 19th century glazed terracotta pitcher bottle jugs originally used for containing water and olive oil - the smallest one still has the original cork stopper i...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta, Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery
Bouteille à Liqueur de Havilland France par Jean Lurcat décor soleil 1960
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Jean Lurçat (1892-1966) Artiste peintre ,Céramiste ,et créateur de tapisserie Française, surnommé "LECLAT DU MONDE".
Ses camarades de l'académie d...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
French Vintage Wicker Case, Circa 1960s
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern, charmingly lined with blue and white gingham fabric. This basket was made by an unknown manu...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Ours Polaire grande taille en bronze à patine brune Français de Pierre Chenet
By Chenet
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Pierre Chenet était un sculpteur animalier français du XXe siècle. Ses sculptures de bronze d'animaux sont célèbres pour leur mouvement réaliste. Il utilise sa technique dite de " l...
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Early 2000s French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Wrought Iron Floor Candelabra
Located in Canton, MA
Wrought iron floor candelabra with a twisted square center stem and twirled vine decoration with flowers. It has three arms, the center o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Continental Majolica Pottery Figure of a Lady and Bird, 19th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Continental 19th century majolica pottery figure of a lady and bird
Additional information:
Materials: Pottery
Color: Blue
Period: 19th century
Styles: Figurative
Item Type: Vin...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Cochon en Bronze à patine brune de Pierre Chenet France
By Chenet
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Pierre Chenet était un sculpteur animalier français du XXe siècle. Ses sculptures de bronze d'animaux sont célèbres pour leur mouvement réaliste. Il utilise sa technique dite de " l...
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Early 2000s French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Mid-19th C Veuve Perrin French France Pottery Inkwell
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE FRENCH TABLE CLOCK end 19th Century
In yellow metal and cloisonné enamels "flowers", enameled dial and pendulum with river landscapes and enam...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
Sevres style hand painted porcelain dresser box with hand applied ormolu mounts and feet. Wonderful condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
Jarre Goutte Biot Grande
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
France has always been the pioneer of the European garden. These once functional olive jars eventually found their way to cascading gardens once retired, thus creating the iconic Fre...
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21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Reconstituted Stone Bust
Located in Madison, MS
This reconstituted stone bust originates from 20th century France.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Morbier French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Morbier French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Additional information:
Materials: Fruitwood, Mahogany
Please note that this item contains materials tha...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Gold Giltwood Single-Arm Candle Sconces, a Pair
Located in Cordova, SC
Pair of giltwood wall sconces that appear to have been hand carved. All pieces are wooden aside from one nail in the back of each to secure the sconce to the backing and the metal pi...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Rare Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Cruche, Orjol, Jar with Three Handles
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Rare Mid-19th Century French Terracotta Cruche, Orjol, Jar with three handles
Large ceramic jug of French folk art with three handles. It is typical of the jugs of southern France used to contain oil. It is made of raw clay with the remains of a dark green glaze.
This type of utilitarian earthenware was used to store and keep food cool. They could also be buried in fresh earth or stored in the cellars. These typically French jars are used today to decorate interiors...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Emile Gallé, St. Clement, Large Antique Flower Pot for Wall Hanging
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Emile Gallé (1846-1904) for St. Clement. Large antique flower pot for wall hanging in hand painted faience decorated with foliage and vegetab...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Vase Jean de Lespinasse en céramique bleu français Vallauris Côte-d'Azur 1960
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Jean De Lespinasse(1896-1979)
Fondateur de la SOCFRA qui produira des céramiques, dès la fin des années 1940,sa route croisa celle de Roger Capron MADOURA, Georges Tardieu.
Ses produ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Terracotta Antique Water Holder Pottery Handmade Pitcher Vase Centerpiece
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta from the 19th to the mid-20th century.
This kind of pitcher was used to keep the well water cool.
This jug kept the marks of the fire when it was put in the oven to bake the earth. This gives very authentical and aesthetic nuances to the patina of the all pitcher.
The top was glazed to make this part more resistant to handling and pouring water...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Carved Walnut Panetière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French carved walnut Panetiere, of typical form with finial crown top, and working key. Better than most, fresh from a Palm Beach Estate.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Set of 11 Brass and Copper Pétanque French Boules or Italian Bocce Balls
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A game in which the objective is to throw or roll heavy balls (called boules in France, and "bocce" in Italy) as close as possible to a small target ball. Early 1900s, great accents,...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair Pricket Candle Sticks Altar Church Ecclesiastical French 19th Century
Located in Mimizan, FR
Pair of French Pricket Sticks 19th Century
we also have another pair of these that match listed separately
Altar Sticks
Gilded Metal
From a French Chateau Chapel
Good antique used co...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Copper Cauldron Centerpiece Bowl / Wine Cooler / Planter
Located in Barcelona, ES
French copper cauldron with iron folding handle with rings. Early 20th century.
Originally designed for cooking.
It has a nice construction. The vessel is made of hand-hammered cop...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
Grand Vase La Roue en céramique Française Vallauris French Riviera 1975 Vintage
By La Roue
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Ce vase fait partie des plus grandes pièces distribué par la Roue (83cm) ,il suffit à lui seul pour décorer une pièce grâce à sa taille ainsi qu' à son dégradé de couleurs qui s'acco...
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Jacques Pouchain en céramique émaillé française Dieulefit 1960 Vintage
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Jacques Pouchain (1927-2015) POET LAVAL- DIEULEFIT
Designer il interrompt ses études pour s'orienter sur la céramique.
Il crée des pièces utilisant souvent un émail blanc posé sur un...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Country French Fountain with Porcelain Reservoir and Basin
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Country French fountain with porcelain reservoir and basin is a charming ode to a bygone era! Back before hot and cold running water, it was desirable for family members...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Oak
French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder.
France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
Category
17th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Hand Painted Faience Vase Signed Henriot Quimper
Located in Beirut, LB
This beautiful faience piece features colorful hand painted decor. The painted elements include a framer dressed in traditional, historically accurate clothing with floral decor .
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Palissy Monkey Vase, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy monkey vase, circa 1880.
Dressed monkey with a bottle sitting on a basket.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vase Cerart Monaco en céramique Francaise décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1950
By Vallauris AM
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Très grand vase en céramique émaillée . Modèle sortie des ateliers des ateliers de céramique monégasque il est richement décoré de fleurs et fruit sur fond noir et or. Il est en bel...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Little flower
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A jewelry box created as a tribute to the American musician and composer Sidney Bechet, by one of the leading figures in 20th-century French ceramics, who turned her art into an ode ...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Jewelry Box
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular jewelry box whose fine craftsmanship resonates with the talent of this renowned French ceramist. Here, the artist creates a sparkling decoration, with the deep red of t...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
Jewelry Box
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
The French ceramist invites us to contemplate the beauty of everyday objects through a glazed motif of pink and white daisies, decorating a square jewelry box. The object conveys the...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Box Birds
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Paris, FR
This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated with orange, green, white and blue polychrome enamels. For Mithé Espelt, the object is an essential element of the bo...
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
French Antique Terracotta Confit Tian or Bowl Glazed
Located in Labrit, Landes
French terracotta tian or bowl traditionally used to prepare confit before to conserve it in confit pots in South West France.
This vessel was also used to prepare any type of food f...
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Box in Ceramic with Geometrical Decoration Pattern Valluaris signed France 1960
By Vallauris
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This jewelry box, can be used as a vide poche too. It is in ceramic, and has been done in France in the 1950's, by a French artist named . It is in a very good condition.
Box in Cera...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Garniture Enameled ceramic colored Bowl on a stone base France 1960
Category
1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Country Yellow Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil yellow French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 5"H
Good vintage condition. Mi...
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1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Accolay, Grand pied de Lampe au sol, Vase en Céramique française Emaillé , 1960
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Accolay, très grand pied de lampe au sol qui a été utilisé comme vase pour fleurs séchées, cependant elle peut être recâblée à nouveau, et l'équiper d'un grand abat jour en résine. I...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Porcelain Flower Vase w/ Brass Candelabra
Combine your candelabra and flower vase into one elegant piece. The central vase has a rippled top and is covered with beaut...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Large French Blown Clear Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in Miami, FL
Early 1900 hundreds blown glass demijohn bottle, France. This huge outstanding vessel is tall and sturdy. It's large mouth allows the bottle to hold a l...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
19th Century French Confit Pot
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This classic French confit pot is from the south of France and dates from the late 19th Century. Note the pretty tapered base that is unglazed. Confit pots were half-glazed for two r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique Terra Cotta Chalk-Painted Statue, Art Nouveau Period
Located in Dallas, TX
"Le Provencal Garcon"
Terra cotta painted statue is a whimsical depiction of a well-dressed young lad who is obviously amused. The method used to embellish it was "chalk painting"...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Country White Ceramic Woven Rope Cachepot Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous trompe l'oeil white French Country style reticulated porcelain woven rope basket cachepot
Spain, Circa 1980s
Measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x 4.25"H
Good vintage condition. ...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A marble mortar from the 19th century - France.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A magnificent French marble mortar from the 19th century, an authentic and rare piece that embodies the elegance and refinement of French craftsmanship.
This marble mortar, manufact...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
French Provincial Tole Burgundy & Gold Wastepaper Basket with Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial or neoclassical burgundy & gold tole cachepot, planter, vase or wastepaper basket
France, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10.5"W x 10.5"D x 12.5"H.
Good o...
Category
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vase Vallauris en céramique Français décor à l'or fin Côte-d'Azur 1960 Vintage
By Vallauris
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Vase grande hauteur en céramique émaillée orné de fruits et de fleurs rehaussés à l'or fin.
Il est en superbe état il n'a aucun fêle ni grenure.
Roger Capron, Pablo Picasso, Jean Co...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Carved Painted Wood Picture Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Carved Painted Wood Frame, 1950's
Fantastic carved wood frame with liner, in a distressed finish and incredible patina. Great piece for your favorite oil painting as well as could a...
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Mid-20th Century European French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Large 19th Century French Turquoise Glazed Terracotta Vase Urn Olive Jar
Located in Pearland, TX
An exceptional antique French turquoise / teal / blue green glazed terracotta vase, urn, or olive jar with handles, circa 1850. This is the statement piece you've been looking for! T...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Rectangular Planter Basket with Rustic Metal Liner, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Low Profile Roped Planter Basket with Tin Insert
Very versatile vessel that can be used indoors or outdoors on a covered outside porch. Wonderful patina on this vintage piec...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
19th Century French Large Olive Jar
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th Century French Large Olive Jar
Discover the charm of rural French countryside with this 18th-century Large Olive Jar from Provence. Crafted from blonde clay, this terracotta va...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Beautiful elegant Murano olive-green-gold large bowl wth unique wavy edges
Located in Budapest, HU
Beautiful Murano olive green-gold large "fantasy" bowl, centerpiece. Heavy craft piece from the 1960s-70s. Its curling sides are decorated with curved waves filled with bubbles. It i...
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1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
French 19th Century Brass Candelabra
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large seven light brass and gilt-metal candelabra, most likely from the altar of a French church. The wheat and grape designs represent communion bread and wine; the lily represent...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
French 1920's Parisian Metal Iron Crown Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French Metal Iron Crown Architectural Fragment Sculpture, Paris 1920's
Remarkable and unique best describe this solid crown made of iron. This substantial sculpture was found in a ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French Provincial decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Limoges, Bavent, Fives-Lille, and Alfred Corneau. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $51 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $778.
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