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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
Large 18-19th Century Spanish Glazed Earthenware Bowl

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

Antique 19th Century Earthenware Jug, Yellow/Green Glaze, Italy, Circa 1850-1900
Antique 19th Century Earthenware Jug, Yellow/Green Glaze, Italy, Circa 1850-1900

Antique 19th Century Earthenware Jug, Yellow/Green Glaze, Italy, Circa 1850-1900

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

Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890
Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890

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
Pair of 19th Century Etruscan Majolica Leaf Plates

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

French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880
French Majolica Moon Wall Plate, circa 1880

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

Majolica Jardinière Leaves and Snake Johann Maresch, circa 1880
Majolica Jardinière Leaves and Snake Johann Maresch, circa 1880

Majolica Jardinière Leaves and Snake Johann Maresch, circa 1880

By Johann Maresch

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

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase
Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase. Manufactured in Spain, early 20th century. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beauti...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two 19th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic
Set of Two 19th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic

Set of Two 19th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of two 19th century hand painted rustic popular traditional ceramic. By unknown artisan, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...

Category

19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A collection of 19th Century Faience vases or 'Albarelli' from Puglia
A collection of 19th Century Faience vases or 'Albarelli' from Puglia

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

Japanese Stoneware Mugs - Set of 4
Japanese Stoneware Mugs - Set of 4

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

Antique Majolica French Barbotine Toad Frog By Fives-Lille 1880 Gustave De Bruyn
Antique Majolica French Barbotine Toad Frog By Fives-Lille 1880 Gustave De Bruyn

Antique 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 Ceramic Decorative Serving Dish by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier, c. 1960s
French Ceramic Decorative Serving Dish by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier, c. 1960s

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

Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy

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

Italy Late 18th Century Ceramic Dish or Decorative Centerpiece
Italy Late 18th Century Ceramic Dish or Decorative Centerpiece

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

Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900
Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900

Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely and charming French Majolica plate with rabbits family signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1900 (Plates made for Higgins and Seiter New York).

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

French Faience Pitcher Cow Sarreguemines Circa 1930
French Faience Pitcher Cow Sarreguemines Circa 1930

French Faience Pitcher Cow Sarreguemines Circa 1930

By Sarreguemines

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 Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy

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

Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner
Antique Antique Terracotta Incense Burner

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

Set of Two Early 20th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic
Set of Two Early 20th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic

Set of Two Early 20th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of two early 20th century hand painted rustic popular traditional ceramic. By unknown artisan, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...

Category

1940s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900
Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900

Majolica Bunnies Family Plate Choisy le Roi, circa 1900

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Lovely and charming French Majolica plate with rabbits family eaten cabbage signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1900 (Plates made for Higgins and Seiter New York).

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Hand Painted Floral Stoneware Jar
Hand Painted Floral Stoneware Jar

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 Ceramic Kitchen Canisters, Set of 2
Blue & White Ceramic Kitchen Canisters, Set of 2

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

Blue & White Stoneware Canisters - Set of 3
Blue & White Stoneware Canisters - Set of 3

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

Mismatched Drip Glaze Earthenware Mugs - Set of 4
Mismatched Drip Glaze Earthenware Mugs - Set of 4

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

Antique Sicilian Terracotta Bowl with Green Glazed Interior, 19th Century
Antique Sicilian Terracotta Bowl with Green Glazed Interior, 19th Century

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

Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940

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

Majolica Asparagus Plate Keller Et Guerin Luneville, circa 1880
Majolica Asparagus Plate Keller Et Guerin Luneville, circa 1880

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

Small French Majolica Reticulated Jardiniere Circa 1890
Small French Majolica Reticulated Jardiniere Circa 1890

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

Antique Sicilian Glazed Ceramic Carafe, Italy 19th Century
Antique Sicilian Glazed Ceramic Carafe, Italy 19th Century

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

Red Apple Ceramic Spice Jars, Set of 6
Red Apple Ceramic Spice Jars, Set of 6

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

Botanical Coffee Cups, Set of 8
Botanical Coffee Cups, Set of 8

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

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase, circa 1940
Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase, circa 1940

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase, circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase, circa 1940 Manufactured in Spain, early 20th century. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preservi...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Teacups, set of 2 from Portugal
Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Teacups, set of 2 from Portugal

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...

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2010s Portuguese Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Petite 19th Century Gray Glazed Pot from Naples
Petite 19th Century Gray Glazed Pot from Naples

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

Italy Late 18th Century Ceramic Dish or Decorative Centerpiece
Italy Late 18th Century Ceramic Dish or Decorative Centerpiece

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

White Ceramic Milk Pottery with Handles
White Ceramic Milk Pottery with Handles

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

Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase, Early 20th Century, 19.5 cm Diameter
Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase, Early 20th Century, 19.5 cm Diameter

Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase, Early 20th Century, 19.5 cm Diameter

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase. Manufactured in Spain, early 20th century. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beauti...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase
Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase

Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase. Manufactured in Spain, early 20th century. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beauti...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Petite 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Confit Pot
Petite 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Confit Pot

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

White Ceramic Long Neck Milk Pottery
White Ceramic Long Neck Milk Pottery

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

Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Viking Ship Tile
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Viking Ship Tile

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
Large pair of Italian ceramic yellow plates Buoscaroli CAB Bologna, 1920s

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

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.