Thibault French Provincial Bird Bath, Large Distressed White Pedestal with Perched Birds
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A shallow pedestal dish in distressed white, two little birds perched on the rim, ready for water, seed, or just for show.
Thibault is the larger of the pair, a pedestal bird bath cast in slim aged metal with a distressed white finish worn back at the edges. The shallow bowl carries a fine scale texture, and two small birds perch on the rim, cast as part of the piece.
It works three ways: fill the bowl with water as a bird bath, with seed as a feeder, or leave it as a decorative dish on a table or shelf. The bowl lifts off the baluster stem for easy cleaning and refilling.
Why we love it
- ◆ The larger of the pair, a 30cm bowl on a turned pedestal that reads as a small garden centrepiece.
- ◆ Distressed white aged metal, a soft, worn finish that suits French country gardens and cottage interiors.
- ◆ Three ways to use it, as a bird bath, a seed feeder, or a decorative pedestal dish indoors.
- ◆ Perched bird detail, two little birds cast onto the rim, the kind of detail that makes it feel collected.
Dimensions & Details
| Height | 23.5 cm |
| Bowl width | 30 cm |
| Depth | 27.5 cm |
| Weight | 0.6 kg (net) |
| Materials | aged metal |
| Finish | distressed white |
| Holds | water, seed, or display |
| Assembly | bowl lifts onto the pedestal; no tools needed |
| Style | French Provincial · French country · cottage |
| Suitable for | indoor or sheltered outdoor |
How to style it
A few ways to place it:
- Set it in the garden with water or seed to bring birds in; see more in the garden and outdoor collection.
- Pair Thibault with the smaller Gerard for a stepped duo at different heights, sold separately.
- Bring it indoors as a pedestal dish for fruit, trinkets, or a pillar candle on a console.
- Style it on an outdoor table with roses or wildflowers for a soft, faded-garden look.
Stylist's Tip Indoors, Thibault makes a pretty catch-all on an entry console; outdoors, place it near a window so you can watch the birds it draws.
Care & Keeping
Wipe with a soft dry cloth, or rinse the bowl and dry it well if used outdoors. The aged metal will weather and deepen over time outside, which suits the look; if you would rather keep the distressed white crisp, keep it under cover and empty any water before frost. Lift the bowl off the stem to clean underneath.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it outside as a bird bath?
Yes. Fill it with water for a bath or seed for a feeder. The aged metal will weather over time outdoors, which adds to the look; empty any water before frost, and keep it under cover if you want to preserve the distressed white.
What style of space does it suit?
French provincial, country, and cottage spaces most of all, indoors or in the garden. The distressed white and perched birds also suit coastal and shabby-chic settings.
How big is it?
The bowl is about 30 cm across and it stands 23.5 cm tall. It is the larger of the pair, with the smaller Gerard at 27 cm across.
Will each one look exactly the same?
Because Thibault is hand-finished, the distressed white varies a little from piece to piece. Small differences in the worn paint are part of the character and not a fault.
Does it come as a pair?
Each one is sold individually. For a graduated set, pair Thibault with the smaller Gerard at 27 cm across, also sold separately, or group two for a fuller garden vignette.
Because Thibault is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture, and paint are natural and add to the unique character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens; all photography is taken in natural light.
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RETURNS
We expect you’ll love your purchases. On the off chance you don’t, we’re pleased to offer a refund or exchange.
We offer Returns on full-priced undamaged items within 30 days of purchase.
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