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
Stunning large antique glazed brown ceramic pot, Belgium, 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800s / antique / ceramics / pot / brown glazed
This exquisite large rustic brown pot with elegantly crafted handles on top is a true masterpiece of ceramic artistry. Han...
Category
Early 1800s Belgian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish rustic ceramic. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Traditional Rustic Spanish Ceramic Honey Pot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic honey pot.
Manufactured in Spain, early 20th century.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a b...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics
Materials
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
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
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
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
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
Red Wing Union Stoneware Company 4 Gallon Water Cooler Crock c.1909-1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original hand turned 4 gallon Red Wing Water Cooler crock with metal handles and wooden spigot. The piece has retained its original finish.
CREATOR Red Wing Union Ston...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Metal
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
Majolica Pink Daisies Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Pink Daisies Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
White Majolica Asparagus Plate Keller Et Guerin Luneville, circa 1890
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica asparagus plate Keller et Guerin Luneville, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique 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
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
Spanish Ceramic Terracotta Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 19th century green and beige ceramic terracotta bowl / centerpiece
Green and Off White colors.
Beautiful handcrafted terracotta lebrillo bowl with glazed ceramic finishing in shades of green and beige
This traditional Spanish pottery lebrillo is beautiful used as fruits bowl, serving bowl or as a centerpiece. Also amazing to be exhibited in a cupboard with other pottery pieces as a collection. A good addition in any rustic or traditional style kitchen but also a charming accent in a modern or contemporary kitchen.
Measures: 28 cm diameter x 12 cm height ( 11,02 in diameter x 4,72 in H )
Spanish Terracotta Lebrillo...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
French Majolica Asparagus Pitcher Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Asparagus Pitcher Circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Salt Glazed Stoneware Pottery Crocks 19th Century Blue and Grey
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Salt glazed stone ware pottery crocks 19th century.
3 different designs.
Heights 30, 25, 18 cm.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
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
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
Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish rustic ceramic. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Majolica Flowers Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica flower plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
In a leaf shape with pink flowers.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
French Faience Fish Head Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience fish head plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Faience
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
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
Mexican Burnished Clay Folk Art Ancient Pre-Hispanic Handmade Vase with Handles
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to create their household goods.
One of the most famous artisans of this region is Silvia Martínez Díaz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
French Majolica Oyster Plate With Yellow Flowers, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual French Majolica oyster plate with yellow flowers and lemon on the center, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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
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
Stunning large antique glazed brown ceramic pot, Belgium, 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800s / antique / ceramics / pot / brown glazed
This exquisite large rustic brown pot with elegantly crafted handles on top is a true masterpiece of ceramic artistry. Han...
Category
Early 1800s Belgian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Built Glazed Ceramic Vessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand built clay pot by ceramic artist Sally Terrell of Santa Barbara, California. Dark, high fired clay with glaze.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Clay
French Faience Fish Head Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience fish head plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Faience
Mid 20th Century Traditional Spanish White Ceramic Vase
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase.
Manufactured in Spain.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish 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
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
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
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
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,
...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware
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
Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase – Original Condition
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Traditional Spanish Ceramic Vase – Original Condition
Add a touch of timeless Spanish craftsmanship to your home with this exquisite traditional ceramic vase from...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Traditional Beige Lacquered Rustic Spanish Ceramic – Circa 1940, Made in Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Beige Lacquered Rustic Spanish Ceramic – Circa 1940, Made in Spain
This exquisite traditional beige lacquered rustic ceramic, manufactured in Spain circa 1940, embodies ...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
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, preserving ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Early 20th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic
Located in Barcelona, ES
This set of two yellow ceramic plates with charming green speckles evokes the essence of early 20th-century traditional folk pottery. Each piece,...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
Early 20th Century Traditional Rustic Spanish Ceramic Honey Pot
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic honey pot.
Manufactured in Spain, early 20th century.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a b...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Ceramics
Materials
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, preserving ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Traditional Rustic Spanish Ceramic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional rustic Spanish ceramic Manufactured in Spain, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preservi...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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, preserving ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Popular Traditional Ceramic
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th Century popular traditional ceramic. By unknown artisan, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Material...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Early 20th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th century hand painted rustic popular traditional ceramic.
By unknown artisan, France.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beaut...
Category
Early 20th Century French 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
Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracota
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to create their household goods.
One of the most renowned artisans of this region is Silvia Martínez...
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.