French Vintage Homewares
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Metalware
Vintage blue enamel French house number - #137
Vintage blue enamel French house number for number 137. White number on a blue background with two holes for screws
Approx 15cm by 10cm (6 by 4 inches). Slight chip on the number 1 but otherwise in excellent condition.
This is an authentic old French house number bought in central France
Crockery
Set of four vintage cheese plates with charming illustrations of cheeses
Set of four vintage ceramic cheese plates featuring charming illustrated scenes and classic French cheese varieties: Brie, Chèvre (Goat), Camembert, and Emmental.
Each plate has a white background with a bright red rim and colorful artwork depicting cows, goats, cottages, and cheese wheels in a whimsical countryside style. Perfect for entertaining, charcuterie displays, or adding a touch of rustic French country décor to a kitchen or dining collection.
- Approx 20cm/8 inches across
- Solid ceramic plates
- Manufactured by Ternana Ceramics (Italy)
- Price is for all four plates
Serving Dishes
Two vintage French small ceramic serving bowls
Two small French vintage serving bowls with handles. Each one has an image of a vintage car and a touch of humour in French.
Approx. 10cm across and 15cm long including the handle
Great little serving dishes - could be used for nuts, olives, tapas! Small spout on the side so they could have also been used for raclette.
One has an image of a Rolls Royce 1903 and "Un papillon sur le pare-brise n'est pas toujours signe de printemps" (A butterfly on the windscreens isn't always a sign of spring). The other has an image of a 1905 Buick and "Prends-toi le temps.... et pas la vie" (Take your time.... not your life)
Crockery
Set of six vintage cheese plates showing different French regions and cheeses
A charming set of six vintage French side plates featuring a colourful illustrations of France’s famous regions and their traditional cheeses.
Regions depicted are Normandie, Alsace, Languedoc, Dauphiné, Auvergne and Berry with the images showing the classic housing style for that area, along with some of their famous cheeses. Crafted by famous Bavarian porcelain manufacturer, Winterling, these decorative plates combine continental elegance with culinary heritage, making them perfect for collectors, entertaining, or display.
In beautiful condition with no cracks, chips or marks. Price is for all six plates. The perfect gift for Francophiles or cheese lovers!
Linens and tableware
Vintage French check or tartan tablecloth
Vintage French tablecloth with a salmon pink, white and grey tartan pattern.
Lovely heavy fabric (feels like linen or linen/cotton blend) has a beautifully rustic feel.
Approx. 1.4 metres square - can be used on a square or a round table. Bought in central France.
In beautiful vintage condition with no holes or marks. A timeless retro touch of France for your dining table or for summer picnics
Linens and tableware
Seven Vintage Linen Napkins With Monogram LL
This beautiful set of seven matching vintage French linen damask napkins features embroidered monograms LL and unique fringed edges. Lovely subtle damask pattern in the fabric weave.
Each napkin is around 35 cm square (including the fringe). In excellent condition with no stains, marks, or holes. Freshly washed and ironed. Bought in central France these would make a stunning addition to your dining table
Linens and tableware
White cotton vintage French striped tablecloth with monogram BA
Vintage French tablecloth with a fresh red/pink, yellow and green striped design and a red embroidered monogram of the letters BA
Lovely lightweight woven fabric (probably cotton) has a beautifully rustic feel.
Rectangular - approx. 1.3 by 1.4 metres - can be used on a square or a round table. Bought in central France. In beautiful vintage condition with no holes or marks.
A timeless retro touch of France for your dining table or for summer picnics
Linens and tableware
Small vintage linen tablecloth
Charming pale grey vintage French tablecloth with embroidery in each corner, thick border and central square panel.
Approx. 80cm square - can be used on a square or a round table. Bought in southern France.
Lovely quality linen fabric, or cotton/linen blend. In beautiful vintage condition with no holes or marks.
A lovely touch of France for your dining table or for summer picnics
Linens and tableware
Set of four vintage damask napkins
Charming set of five matching white vintage French napkins. Plain white with damask pattern of circles and palm trees. Bought in southern France.
Each napkin is approximately 40cm square. Lovely stiff fabric: either linen or cotton.
Linens and tableware
Small Vintage French linen tablecloth with monogram "AJ"
Charming white vintage French tablecloth with embroidered monogram of the initials AJ in the centre.
Approx. 75cm square - can be used on a square or a round table. Bought in southern France. Lovely quality linen fabric with damask floral pattern.
In beautiful vintage condition with no holes or marks. A lovely touch of France for your dining table or for summer picnics
Storage tins
Vintage storage tin for "Pastilles au Miel"
Lovely French vintage round storage tin for "Pastilles Au Miel" (honey pastilles) Approx. 9cm wide and 3cm tall. Illustrations of bees and a beehive on a honeycomb background.
In excellent condition with no rust on the exterior. A few small spots of rust on the interior. Lid pops on and off easily.
A lovely collectors item!
Vintage kitchen items
Vintage French brass candlestick
Charming vintage French brass candlestick with a classic design and elegant aged patina. Features a practical finger loop handle, lever to raise/lower the candle and wide drip tray, making it both decorative and functional.
Approx. 10cm high and 15cm across (including handle)
Perfect for cottagecore, French country, or antique-inspired interiors this elegant old candlestick adds warmth and old-world charm to any table, mantel, or shelf display.
Linens and tableware
Rare vintage French linen long bistro apron with pockets
Beautiful old French long bistro apron in crisp white linen with two pockets. Lovely scalloped bottom edge on the apron and on the top of the pockets. In immaculate vintage condition with no stains, marks, or holes.
Approx. 85cm wide and 75cm long. Perfect for Francophiles or anyone who wants to add a touch of traditional French cooking to their kitchen!
Linens and tableware
Beautiful square white and red vintage French tablecloth with monogram YM
Charming white vintage French tablecloth with monogram YM in the centre and red floral design around the edge. Approx. 1.2 metres square - can be used on a square or a round table
Lovely light fabric (either cotton or linen) with damask floral texture. In beautiful vintage condition with no stains, holes or marks A lovely touch of France for your dining table or for summer picnics
Linens and tableware
Set of five old napkins with scenes from La Chasse (hunting scenes)
Set of five matching French cotton napkins, illustrated with scenes from the "chasse" (hunt scenes) with people on horses and hunting dogs. In excellent condition, each serviette is approx. 42cm square
Bought in central France, these would make a charming addition to your dining table!
Linens and tableware
Vintage linen with monogram "PP" - small tablecloth or large tea towel
Beautiful vintage French linen square; use either as a small tablecloth or large tea towel.
White linen with pink checkerboard stripes and embroidered edging. In great condition with no stains or holes.
Monogram "PP" in charming embroidery in one corner. Approximately 65cm square (2 feet square). Freshly laundered and ironed.
Vintage crockery
Rare French porcelain plates made by Ceranord St. Amand - Versailles pattern
Set of six vintage French porcelain plates – bowl plates approx. 23cm across. Simple yet stylish white plates with a gold leaf design and stripe on the rim. Manufactured by Ceranord St. Amand in the north of France, these probably date from the 1930’s or 1940’s as the factory closed in 1952.
In beautiful condition with no cracks or chips. One of the plates has some crazing but the others are in immaculate condition. These plates are a gorgeous, rare collection of early 20th century French porcelain.
Crockery
Four vintage side plates or dessert plates
Add a touch of French wit to your table with this set of four dessert plates from Sarreguemines, one of France’s most celebrated faience manufacturers.
These white and brown ceramic plates feature detailed illustrations of “Les Vocations” (Jobs) with captions in French, capturing the spirit of 19th century French life.
Approx. 19cm (7.5 inches). In very good antique condition: light wear consistent with age; no cracks chips, or repairs.
A rare collectible set with personality that’s ideal for display or use. Whether you're a collector of Sarreguemines, a Francophile, or someone who appreciates antique ceramics, this set is sure to charm.
Antique French Books
Four matching green antique books in French from the early 1900s
This beautiful old book set, written in French, is a collection of beautifully illustrated, matching green antique novels from the early 1900’s. These charming books are readable French vintage books with stunning sketch illustrations throughout each novel.
The books are: Chonchette, La Tourmente, Les Roches Blanches, Dernieres Lettres des Femmes. None of the books are dated but internet searches would place them all around 1910. The book bundle consists of four books which will cover space/make a stack of 5cm/2inches and they are all around 24cm/9 ½ inches tall.
Antique French Books
Two classic antique books in French by Anatole France
These two leather-bound books in French are a charming matching set by Anatole France. These are readable vintage books, Le Mannequin d’Osier (1924) and L’Anneau d’Amethyste, and both were published by Calmann-Lévy in Paris. Each book is around 19cm tall and 13cm deep.
This beautiful old book set will make a classic addition to your bookshelves or coffee table and they’d also be great for wedding décor, home staging, set decoration and photoshoots, and for Francophiles looking for a touch of vintage France. These hundred-year-old books are in great condition for their age with all pages intact.
Antique French Books
Two antique hardback books in French from the 1800’s
These two brown leatherbound are readable vintage books, both written in French. The books are Marie Thérèse – third edition, published by the Librarie International in Paris, and Offices Compets Notés Partie d’Hiver which includes music and songs throughout, published by Librarie d’Adrien Le Clerc et Cie in 1869.
One book is around 17cm tall while the other is around 20cm tall while they are both around 12cm deep. There is some wear and tear to the covers but all the pages are intact and they’re in great condition, given they’re almost 200 years old.
