The Journal of French Antiques

The Journal brings together our articles on French antiques... from materials and craftsmanship to sourcing and everyday use.

Each section offers a different way of understanding and living with these pieces.

provençal table setting with terre de fer plates, assiette creuse, silver cutlery, glassware, and lilies

Pottery & Ceramics

A closer look at French ceramics, from regional pottery to Terre de Fer and everyday tableware.

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antique french copper stockpot with brass handles on rustic wooden table with bread, garlic, and herbs in kitchen setting

Copper & Metal

Understanding weight, construction, and the details that define quality in French copper.

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"The best pieces were never made to be collected.
They were made to be used."

french vintage linen towels with red monogram embroidery folded on wooden counter in provencal style laundry room

Collecting & Care

Practical guidance for collecting and living with antique pieces, from use to care and maintenance.

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provençal brocante market with antique tables, pottery, glassware, and framed artwork displayed along sunlit outdoor stalls

Provence & Brocantes

Where the pieces come, tips on how to style them and how they are sourced across the South of France.

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From Provence to Your Door

Every piece handled with care, every step of the way.

Gray BMW SUV with The Provence Collection logo parked by a stone house with pale blue shutters and leafy trees.

Rooted in Provence

A modern operation working at the slower pace of the South of France, with every piece chosen one at a time.

Colorful ceramic plate wrapped in bubble wrap being packed into The Provence Collection box with tape and thank you card nearby.

Carefully Prepared

Every piece is inspected, cleaned when necessary and professionally packed before it leaves Provence.

Decorative ceramic plate with floral design from The Provence Collection, card and plants in sunlight.

Thoughtfully Received

Shipping, customs and duties are handled in advance for United States customers. The experience is seamless.

Bookshelf styled with pottery, framed art, yellow decorative plate, books, candle, brass candlestick, and olive branches in vases.

Living with Provence

Every one of our items is a piece of French history looking to find its place and start its next chapter in your home.

SHIPPED FROM PROVENCE WITH FULL TRACKING AND INSURANCE ON EVERY ORDER

House encircled by tall trees; French script reads Objets choisis avec soin. Histoires qui continuent.

InstaTreasures from Provence

A look into our sourcing process and new discoveries, as they are found and added to the collection.
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Vintage French copper saucepans with iron handles arranged on a market table, warm patina catching soft natural light
Three antique French confit pots with worn yellow glaze and exposed terracotta resting on a rustic wooden table
White glazed pichon uzes tulip vase at a French brocante with other items in the background
Man inspecting antique French copper cookware at a Provençal brocante table, surrounded by curated vintage kitchen pieces