Rustic Pottery
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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn 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 furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Rustic
18th Century Spanish Glazed Terracotta Bowl
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered piece of pottery from the South of Spain. Amazing blue decoration
Spain circa 1750-1800
Good but weathered condition.
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Spanish Terracotta Water Jar with Cork Plug
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta two-handled water jar with cork lid, Spain 1930s-1940s.
Traditional Spanish terracotta pitcher. Unglazed exterior and interior with handles at both sides. Used as...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta, Cork
19th C. Spanish Botijo Water Cooling Jug in Unglazed Terracotta
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This handmade terracotta 'botijo' is a traditional unglazed Spanish jug, the ancient and ingenious design of which has been perfected over centuries for the cooling and serving of fr...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
19th C. Terracotta Cruche with Two Handles
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This antique French terracotta cruche dates from the 19th century, and would have once been used to store and transport olive or walnut oil, or to keep drinking water fresh and cool....
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
19th C. Glazed Pouring Jug from Dordogne Region of France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty petite glazed jug originating from the Dordogne region of south-west France and dating from the 19th century. Originally conceived for the storage and preservation of n...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
18th Century French Glazed Walnut Oil Jug with Three Handles
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A rustic and very attractive antique French walnut oil jug, with three handles and a shaped pouring spout. Glazed all over in a gorgeous glossy caramel-coloured glaze, this gently ro...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Large Green Terracotta Confit Pot, France 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A large and beautiful antique Provençal terracotta confit pot, glazed in a stunning deep green. Featuring two side handles, this pot would have originally served a very utilitarian purpose in a French kitchen, stored in a stone-lined larder or outhouse to keep all...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
19th C. Classic French Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming terracotta 'Confit pot' with two side handles, glazed internally and full of character thanks to its authentic, time-worn patina. Once used in a southern French kitchen fo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
19th C. French Half Glazed Terracotta Water Cruche
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A charming and authentic 19th century ceramic water pitcher, or ‘cruche’, with top and side handles, and pouring spout. Originally a piece of utilitarian kitchenware, used for transporting and storing cold water, this wonderfully charismatic tall Provençal jug...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
19th C. French Cream Glazed Terracotta Water Pitcher with Flowers
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty 19th century glazed terracotta water pitcher, from the Provence region of southern France. Glazed inside and out in a delicious creamy beige, the exterior has been hand...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
19th C. French Petite Rustic Terracotta Confit Pot
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A small and beautifully shaped Provençal 'Confit Pot', made from traditional terracotta, and featuring the customary half-glazed exterior. Two elegantly formed side handles complete its practical design. These quintessentially French clay pots...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
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 Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
19th C. French Petite Colorful Terracotta Pitcher
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A tiny French rustic terracotta water or milk jug with handle and shaped spout, decorated in an eye-catching multicoloured glaze. Ideal for a country...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Terracotta, Earthenware
Glazed Water Jug with Floral Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very attractive little ceramic water or milk jug with handle and shaped spout, its exterior glazed in dark brown and hand-painted with a gorgeous encircling design of flowers, and ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Terracotta, Earthenware
Two Spanish Terracotta Olive Jars or Vessels
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta preserving pot or jar with handles from Segovia, Spain, 1930s
Two traditional Spanish ceramic 'orza'. Unglazed exterior with handles at both sides and green and ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta, Earthenware
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 Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Late 19th Century Two Handled Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug
Located in London, GB
A double handled antique Portuguese stoneware jug. Late 19th century. The jug has one flattened side for it to be stored on its laying down. Jugs such as these were used throughout I...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
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Small Vintage Terracotta Jar with Glazed Interior, 20th Century
Located in Zagreb, HR
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French Terracotta 18th Century Walnut Oil Jug
Located in Buisson, FR
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Vintage French Ceramic Pitcher by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier 'circa 1960s'
By Le Murier
Located in London, GB
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Rustic pottery for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic pottery 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 pottery created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, terracotta and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic pottery made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original pottery, popular names associated with this style include Casa Cubista, Omar Hernández , Albert Thiry, and Rolando Regino Porras. 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 pottery differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $46 and tops out at $2,500 while the average work can sell for $520.
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