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French Provincial Boxes

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 Limoges porcelain candy box decorated with colorful peacocks - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty and old Box or Candy Box with Lid in Limoges porcelain with Multicolored bird decorations. The birds depicted are peacocks. The edges of the lid and the box are decorated...
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20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Circular Shaped Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain circular shaped trinket box is handmade with a peach and white background and is skillfully hand painted with a floral and leaf motif and richly accented ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Sewing Theme Limoges France Floral Motif Porcelain Double Thimbles or Needle Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain double thimble shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and features pretty multi-colored flowers surrounding each side of the double thi...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Handmade Papier-mâché Wedding Box - Made in France - Red Toile de Jouy print
Located in Leesburg, VA
Papier-mâché storage box - decorated with hand printed paper with "Roses Pompadour" pattern - inspired by 18th century wedding boxes, used in the past as marriage gifts. Hand-crafte...
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2010s French French Provincial Boxes

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Paper

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 Boxes

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Tin

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass escutcheon and felt velvet lining. Does not include original key.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Brass

Pot à tabac Roger Capron décor "soleils" en céramique Française Vallauris 1950
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Le pot de tabac est une tradition française qui remonte à plusieurs siècles. Utilisé pour conserver le tabac et faciliter son utilisation, le pot de tabac est devenu un objet embléma...
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1950s European Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Ceramic

Pair Antique French Provincial Carved Walnut Kitchen Salt Flour Boxes Fariniere
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of antique Louis XV French carved walnut Provincial Salt (Saliero) and flour (Fariniere) boxes, circa 1870. Each box is finely carved & both boxes have three turned ...
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1870s French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Walnut

Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Ceramic

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Ceramic

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 20th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Green and brown in color.
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20th Century English French Provincial Boxes

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Brass

19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in 19th-century France, this charming wooden box showcases a unique design with one rounded corner, imparting a captivating asymmetric allure. The addition of an elegant...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Wood

Majolica Onnaing Hot Air Balloon Money Bank Box, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Onnaing Hot Air Balloon Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Ceramic

World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in France in the 20th Century as an ode to World’s Fairs of the past. The front of the box depicts the iconic art deco structure ‘Grand Palais’ which was the main feature of...
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20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Metal

Fine Quality Late 19th Century “Dome“ Shaped Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Fine Quality Late 19th Century “Dome“ Shaped Box . Beautifully Crafted, Constructed of “Burled Amboyna Wood” with Ebony edging. Nice small proportions with a deep patination and reta...
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Early 20th Century Spanish French Provincial Boxes

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Ebony, Amboyna

Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box is a splendid relic from a bygone era! The original design was intended as a place to keep freshly baked bread, literally under ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Steel

French Wrought Iron Key Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French wrought iron key box, France, 1950s. Measures: Width 10.6" (27cm), height 7" (17.7cm), depth 2.3" (6cm).
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Wrought Iron

Majolica Pumpkin Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica melon tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Ceramic

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Pink Sea Shell Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France. It features a beautifully hand painted pink and orange sea shell with bla...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Majolica Grapes Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grapes tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Ceramic

19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Provincial wooden candle or salt box with slide lid. Slide top has beautifully carved floral motif. Box can be standing or hanging (Has twine hanger on affixed to...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Wood

Royal Limoges Castel France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Round Box in Cobalt Blue
By Castel Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Round Box in Cobalt Blue. Elegant large French vintage round Limoges trinket jewelry porcelain box i...
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
This unique treasure was created in 19th Century France. Whimsical and unique, this metal box shaped like a leather-bound book, painted with a faux-wood trompe-l'œil finish that meti...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Metal

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century Flowers Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Grey and Yellow in color.
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19th Century English Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Brass

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Bellows Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed bellows with a hand-painted burning logs scen...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Limoges France Hand Painted Dresser With Hat & Music Book Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features a very detailed wood grain dresser with hand painted handles and paneled sides on cabriole legs. The fancy antique gold gilt finish ormolu mounts add authentic French flair which double as the rims or fittings of the box that open up to reveal a handpainted stack of shirts inside. The closure is a petite rococo style shell. On top of the dresser lays a yellow hat accented with a bow and a pink rose along with a music book...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy This attractive piece can be put to many uses, with Christmas and Thanks Giving just around the corner, it would make a great hamper ...
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Early 2000s French Provincial Boxes

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Cedar

French Boite à Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 20th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid walnut with hinged lid and small drawer. A rustic hand-crafted box with dark waxed finish. This box was used to s...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Walnut

Wall Boxes in Cooper and Wood France 1960 Brown color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This wall boxes set, is in wood and Copper engraved plates. The colors are brown, and it has been made in France circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Copper

Salt Sugar and Coffee Boxes Kitchen wall set in Ceramic and Wood France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This wall Decoration is a Kitchen boxes set, for Coffee, Salt and Sugar boxes. You haved hanged some ceramic and wood fork and spoons, hand painted. It has ...
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Wood, Ceramic

French Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique jewelry box in original wood finish, metal hardware and round legs. Great metal carving details especially on the legs.
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Wood

Cobalt Blue Porcelain Egg Gold Gilt Hinged Lid Candle Trinket Box, 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cobalt Blue Porcelain Egg Gold Gilt hinged lid candle trinket box - 2 pcs. Item featurs a porcelain construction, gold gilt details, raised on feet, small hinged box...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Majolica Ceramic Trompe l'Oeil Asparagus Covered Box
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Majolica ceramic trompe l'Oeil asparagus covered box By Fitz & Floyd Japan, circa 1980s Measures: 7.25"W x 4"D x 3.13"H Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Japanese French Provincial Boxes

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Ceramic

19th Century French Patinated Wooden Trunk
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden trunk created in 19th century, France. A rough, yet eye-pleasing patina has creams mixing with reds, paint coating and worn across this seemingly ancient trunk. This fascina...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Wood

Large Decorative Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 20th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, Green and brown in color.
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20th Century English French Provincial Boxes

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Wood

Antique French Provincial Country Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French provincial country wooden storage caddy tool box desk organizer. Item features an attractive distressed finish, wonderful patina, solid wood construction, quality craf...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Wood

Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Fan Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain fan shaped box is handmade and hand painted in rich colors of cobalt blue, iron red and is accented in 24-karat gold. Fan op...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Leather embossed Antique box or small chest Great patine Cognac Color. Deposited with Brass Head Nails.
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1880s French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Leather

French Box Case in a Book Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Box case in the shape of a book for storage. Add some French classical and vintage elements to your studio and library.
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Boxes

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Leather

Tabacco Pot With a Lid in Brown Color French 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box with a Lid in wood. With brass. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Wood

Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handpainted crab terrine by Michel Caugant dating from the 1950s. Michel Caugant was the son of a French pâté maker, he designed terrines for his father's factory. The terrine was m...
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1950s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Ceramic

Glass Pot with a Lid Box or Bottle, Transparent Color, France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These Glass pot are in Glass. They have a glass lid too. The condition is Good It has been done in France, circa 1970. Canbe used as bottle, boxes or Pot.
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1960s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Art Glass

Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand-crafted in Provincial Burgundy, France, late 18th / ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Straw

Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century Flowers Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, red and brown in color.
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19th Century English Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Brass

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 Boxes

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Ceramic

Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Pear Box with Bee Closure
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain pear shaped trinket box is handmade with a white background and is skillfully hand painted with lots of detail in pretty colors of green, pink, blue, cran...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique French Enamel and Bronze Compact Powder Case Pill Box Mirror Star Roses
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique enamel on copper compact mirror/power case. Made in France, the edge of the bronze base shows a leaf motif and the enameled top is decorated with a swirling blue five pointed...
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Enamel, Bronze

Antique French Solid Oak Wine Box
Located in Doha, QA
Stunning solid french/ 1 inch thick wooden planks oak wine box decorated with gold gilded bronze handles on both sides and on the lid with a Royal Fleur...
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century French Beveled Glass Box
Located in Clearwater, FL
Antique 1800’s French crystal clear beveled glass box with hinged brass closure.Antique 1800’s French crystal clear beveled glass box with hinged brass closure.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Crystal

Tabacco Pot, in Wood and Brass, Brown Color, French, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Tabacco box in wood. With brass. Leaf Decor pattern. Brown color. It has been made in France Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage French Provincial Boxes

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Brass

Antique French Victorian Reticulated Round Brass Foot Warmer Burner
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Victorian reticulated brass foot warmer featuring turned feet, handles and terracota insert. Measure: 11".     
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19th Century Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Brass

Late 19th Century Wooden Salt Box
Located in Vista, CA
Late 19th century salt box, with an intricate carved flower motif on the sliding door, resting on scroll feet with a top flower finial. 1880, 16.5" X4" X7".
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Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Walnut

Very Pretty Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Hat Shaped Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain miniature hat shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features vining floral motif with rich 24-karat gold accents. Box features ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

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.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Walnut

Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Victorian Style Boot Shoe Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty Limoges porcelain old fashion Victorian style lace up boot shoe shaped trinket box is handmade in France and features a white background with skillfully hand painted clusters of deep pink roses, vining green...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French provincial salt box.
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19th Century French Antique French Provincial Boxes

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Wood

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Trinket Box with Floral Motif
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France. It features beautiful blue and orang...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

Unique Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Vase Trinket Box with Lotus Flowers
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features beautiful multicolored p...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

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Porcelain

French Provincial boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique French Provincial boxes 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 boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Limoges, Sarreguemines, Biot, and Castel Limoges. 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 boxes 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 $12,623 while the average work can sell for $433.

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