Rustic Ceramics
RUSTIC STYLE
For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.
The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is Adirondack furniture and the low-slung 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn reclaimed wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.
Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic wares help bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.
As you can see on 1stDibs, vintage rustic chairs, dining tables and other pieces of rustic furniture offer endless inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Large 18-19th Century Spanish Glazed Earthenware Bowl
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and beautiful Spanish earthenware bowl. Wonderful decoration with a bird sitting on a vase of flowers
Sevilla, Spain, circa 1750-1850
Weathered and amazing antique repair ...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$948 Sale Price
41% Off
Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890.
Diameter / 11.3 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Etruscan Majolica Leaf Plates
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Highly collectable glazed Majolica plate in greens, yellow and pink. Wonderful ceramic pieces to add to current collection or create new grouping with this fantastic set.
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Rare Majolica Asparagus Blue & White Platter Wasmuel, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica asparagus blue & white platter Wasmuel, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Jardinière Leaves and Snake Johann Maresch, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A naturalist Majolica jardinière with different kind of leaves, large ferns leaves, a branch on the front and a nest with birds threatened by a snake signed Johann Maresch (1821-1914...
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French yellow Majolica moon plate with owl, star ,bat and bird, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century, Italian Yellow/ Green Glazed Earthenware Jug/Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from Italy. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this jug/ jar as it was a utilitarian type piece,
I...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
$387 Sale Price
53% Off
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940.
Signed Gaeiras Obidos.
Category
1940s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Petite 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A hand thrown rustic glazed confit pot that has come from a home in France. It dates from the 19th century and shows its age beautifully with some nibbles and wear to the glaze. Originally made for use as a confit pot within the home, it has a half glazed outer and fully glazed inner in a creamy yellow ochre shade. These are great decorative pieces within the home, or as small pots for flowers...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Italy Late 18th Century Ceramic Dish or Decorative Centerpiece
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an antique piece produced in Tuscany at the end of the 18th Century following the Rustic style. The expression of the antique craftmenships of the Tuscany artisans is well s...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Rooster Pitcher Keller and Guerin Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster pitcher signed Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Original older model.
Measure: Height / 12.8 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Grapes Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light yellow background (East of France), circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Longchamp Majolica Palissy Apples Wall Plate Platter Charger
By Longchamp
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine faience earthenware dish with polychrome high relief apples. Longchamp, 19th century.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Ceramic Decorative Serving Dish by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier, c. 1960s
By Le Murier
Located in London, GB
French ceramic small serving dish by Gustave Reynaud and Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). Shallow bowl-shaped ceramic piece and handle with French coq motif hand painted in the recess in Le ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$238 Sale Price
30% Off
Small French Majolica Reticulated Jardiniere Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Reticulated handled Jardiniere Circa 1890.
Leaves and berries.
W / 8 by 4.8 inches.
H / 3.4 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Faience, Pottery
French Green Majolica Tureen with Grapes, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century green Majolica tureen with grapes.
East of France.
Measures: height / 6.5 diameter / 6" by 5"
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Faience Pitcher Cow Sarreguemines Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Pitcher Cow signed Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1930.The scene represent a cow playing with a dog in a field.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Italy Late 18th Century Ceramic Dish or Decorative Centerpiece
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an antique piece produced in Tuscany at the end of the 18th Century following the Rustic style. The expression of the antique craftmenships of the Tuscany artisans is well s...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus platter with a bow circa 1890.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Located in Brescia, IT
In the past, this pair of beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions.
The carafes shows all signs of the time, but they remain a pai...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Located in Brescia, IT
In the past, this pair of very beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions.
The carafes show all signs of the time, they remain a pai...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$1,526 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A collection of 19th Century Faience vases or 'Albarelli' from Puglia
Located in London, GB
Three 19th Century faience vases or 'albarelli' from Puglia.
Southern Italy, 19th century.
The vases measure 20 x 17 cm, 16 x 15 cm and 16 x 14 cm.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Majolica Leaves Oval Platter Choisy le Roi, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Leaves Oval Platter Choisy le Roi, circa 1890
11.5 by 8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Sicilian Terracotta Bowl with Green Glazed Interior, 19th Century
Located in Palermo, PA
A large Sicilian terracotta bowl with a beautiful glazed interior in shades of green and white with subtle marbling.
The exterior is left raw, showing natural marks and surface stain...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Majolica French Barbotine Toad Frog By Fives-Lille 1880 Gustave De Bruyn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique Majolica French Barbotine toad frog pitcher by Fives-Lille, manufactured circa 1880 by Gustave De Bruyn. The pitcher features a unique Frog Trestille pattern in multicolor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
French Majolica Rooster Pitcher Keller and Guerin Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica rooster pitcher Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Original older model.
Height / 12.8 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Bison Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica bison tureen signed Michel Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Small Majolica Leaves Handled Oval Platter Choisy le Roi, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Leaves Oval Handled Platter Choisy le Roi, circa 1890.
9.7 by 5.4 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Mismatched Drip Glaze Earthenware Mugs - Set of 4
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of four mismatched earthenware mugs with colorful drip glazes. One is a triangular shaped mug in a blue with green drip glaze, another is purple with a sculptural ribbed shape,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
French Majolica Asparagus Pitcher Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Asparagus Pitcher Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Blue & White Ceramic Kitchen Canisters, Set of 2
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of two ceramic kitchen canisters in blue and white. Canisters are decorated with a stylized bouquet of flowers in a vase and fruit in a basket,...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Stoneware Mugs - Set of 4
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of four colorful stoneware mugs. Each is glazed with a speckled white and gloss brown glaze, separated with a band of color; coral, mustard, olive green and cerulean blue. Mark...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
$155 / set
Majolica Asparagus Plate Keller Et Guerin Luneville, circa 1880
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica asparagus plate signed Keller et Guerin Luneville, circa 1880.
This plate exist in different colors and sizes.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Red Apple Ceramic Spice Jars, Set of 6
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of six ceramic spice jars or canisters. Hand painted with red apples in front with small branches on the back. Lids are also decorated with red apples ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$195 / set
French Majolica Leaves Platter Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves platter, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Hand Painted Floral Stoneware Jar
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand-painted stoneware utensil holder jar. The front side is decorated with simple flowers in primary colors over a beige base. Signed Wolfe ‘81.
Category
1980s Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Blue & White Stoneware Canisters - Set of 3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of four blue and white stoneware kitchen canisters made by Pomerantz of Taiwan. Each canister has a lid with rubber seal that lifts off with a blue round knob handle. Sides are...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Botanical Coffee Cups, Set of 8
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of eight ceramic coffee or tea cups. Decorated on each side with trailing runner bean vines flowering in red and yellow, the words “runner bean” below in cursive script. Cups h...
Category
Late 20th Century Korean Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
French Faience Fish Head Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience fish head plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940.
10 plates available.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Teacups, set of 2 from Portugal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Whimsical teacups for your favorite brew
Take your morning routine to a new level of style with this set of 2 handmade ceramic teacups. Crafted in a rustic, yet whimsical, style, these teacups combine home decor with functionality to enhance your kitchen and dining room.
Minor variations and irregularities may be present, as every piece is made by hand. Photographs are as accurate as possible, but colors may vary slightly from one screen...
Category
2010s Portuguese Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
White Ceramic Milk Pottery with Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Farmhouse old world style hand thrown white milk ceramic vase. Beautiful displayed in groupings of many shapes and styles. Each is sold individually.
CREATOR Mix Design. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$140 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Sicilian Glazed Ceramic Carafe, Italy 19th Century
Located in Palermo, PA
A beautiful Sicilian ceramic carafe showcasing a harmonious blend of green, cream, beige, brown and blue tones.
Masterfully crafted with an uneven handmade finish, it reflects the au...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Petite 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Confit Pot
Located in Pearland, TX
A hand thrown rustic glazed confit pot that has come from a home in France. It dates from the 19th century and shows its age beautifully with some nibbles and wear to the glaze. Originally made for use as a confit pot within the home, it has a half glazed outer and fully glazed inner in a creamy yellow ochre shade. These are great decorative pieces within the home, or as small pots for flowers...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
French Faience Blue and White Fish Platter Longwy, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white fish platter signed Longwy, circa 1900.
Measures: 21.5" L x 8.5" W x 1.5" H.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Faience
White Ceramic Long Neck Milk Pottery
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Farmhouse old world style hand thrown white milk ceramic vase. Beautiful displayed in groupings of many shapes and styles. Each is sold individually.
CREATOR Mix Design. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique English Doulton Burslem Glen Urquart Highland Whiskey Dispenser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and large glazed ceramic whiskey dispenser with strong form and color. Mark on the base dates to 1882-1891. Urquart owner's inscription also i...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique terracotta insensario, incense burner, with three legs. Older repair, stunning patina.
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Santa Rosa Majolica Plate in Orange, Yellow, Green & Red-12.25” dia, Hand Painted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Santa Rosa majolica plate hand painted in bright colors of orange, yellow, blue-greens and red. The workshop is in the mountains of central Mexico above the city of Guanajuato. The scalloped plate...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Viking Ship Tile
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional collection comprises four vintage ceramic art tiles, each a masterpiece of textural high-relief studio pottery, exhibiting a strong influence of Scandinavian design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Large pair of Italian ceramic yellow plates Buoscaroli CAB Bologna, 1920s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of plates in Ceramica BUSCAROLI Bologna 20's. Strong connotation deriving from the property of the moment of Emiliani. Persian palmette decorations with variations of various ki...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
$858 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Petite 19th Century Gray Glazed Pot from Naples
Located in Pearland, TX
A hand thrown antique ceramic storage pot from Naples, Italy which would have originally been used for storage of foods such as fruits and olives. It has a lovely thick hand-touched ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Mexican Vessel Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Terracotta Oaxaca
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Silvia creates her own representation of the Mixe Blouse, very traditional garment of the Mixe Region, in Mexico.
In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Rustic ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic ceramics 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 ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, folk art, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic ceramics made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Spain pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original ceramics, popular names associated with this style include Silvia Martínez Díaz, Henriot Quimper, Luneville, and Boch Freres Keramis. 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 ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $3,800 while the average work can sell for $450.
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