Decorating with Antique French Confit Pots and Vintage Pottery
Looking for authentic antique French confit pots?
Browse our collection of rustic vintage pottery, perfect for farmhouse interiors and lovers of understated French country style.
Once a staple in traditional French kitchens, confit pots were originally used to preserve duck and other meats. Today, these beautiful terracotta vessels bring a sense of warmth and heritage to interiors, from classic country homes to modern rustic spaces.
What Makes a Confit Pot Special?
French confit pots are typically made of terracotta with a yellow, green, or cream glaze around the rim. Their shape, often bulbous with small handles, and glazed interior made them ideal for food storage. Many still bear traces of their utilitarian past, which only adds to their character.
Because no two are exactly alike, each confit pot is truly unique and they offer a glimpse into rural French life from centuries past.
How to Style Confit Pots in Your Home
These antique vessels are incredibly versatile and lend themselves to a variety of decorative uses:
Filled with fresh greenery or seasonal branches on a console or kitchen table
Grouped together on open shelving for an eye-catching display of rustic tones and textures
Used as planters: smaller sizes work beautifully for herbs, while larger pots suit indoor olive trees or ferns
Paired with other antique terracotta pieces, like French tians or glazed bowls, for a layered farmhouse look
Explore the Collection
At La Maison de Belasyse, we regularly source antique French confit pots in a range of sizes and styles. While each piece is one of a kind, our French Pottery Collection always features a thoughtful curation of: antique confit pots, terracotta planters, vintage glazed bowls and pitchers and earthenware vessels with rustic patina
Whether you're an antique collector or simply looking to add a rustic accent to your home, these pieces offer a beautiful way to bring a touch of the South of France into your interior.
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