Faience Grapes Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic faience grapes plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic
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.
Faience Grapes Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic faience grapes plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Ceramic
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Mid-Century Rope Basket Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope and Cork Fruits Basket Audoux Minet. 15.3 inches.
Rope, Cork
Majolica Roses Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica roses plate wasmuel, circa 1890. 8.3 inches diameter.
Ceramic
Festa Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Jug in White and Pink Stripes
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A handmade jug for your next soiree The Fest Handmade Ceramic Jug is a whimsical party must-have. Crafted from white ceramic with red glaze and delicate handmade details like beads a...
Ceramic, Cotton, Glass
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.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Plate with Flowers & Butterfly, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica plate with flowers & butterfly, Circa 1900.
Ceramic
19th Century Large English Majolica Leaves & Blue Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Large English Majolica Leaves & Blue Flowers Plate. 8.7 inches diameter.
Ceramic
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
19th Century Antique Rustic French Cheese-Making Trough Bowl
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique French hand-made trough or bowl which would have been used in the process of making cheese or dough in the French countryside. This piece would add character and ...
Wood
French Majolica Bird & Flower Plate, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird & flower plate, Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
French Blue & White Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French blue & white Majolica acanthus leaves plate, circa 1880.
Ceramic
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...
Ceramic
French Majolica Bird & Flower Plate, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird & flower plate, Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Mug with Yellow, Green and Rust Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pottery mug from the 19th century, with yellow, green and rust glaze. Created in France during the 19th century, this pottery mug features a cylindrical curving body showcas...
Pottery
French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French faience plate Quimper, circa 1920 Border with flowers, representing a woman with the traditional costume of Brittany.
Faience
German Majolica Butter Pat with Leaves circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Butter Pat with Leaf, circa 1900.
Ceramic
French Miniature Quimper Plate, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Miniature Henriot Quimper Plate signed circa 1950. A breton man is represented on the center with a yellow border.
Ceramic, Faience
Small French Majolica Lion Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Lion Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Early 20th Century French Butcher's Block
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable early 20th century French chunky carved maple butcher's block with a primitive form, and a well worn finish. Perfect for chopping vegetable and bread, or serving cheese ...
Maple
French Majolica Leaves & Yellow Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves and yellow flowers plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Plums Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica plums plate signed Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, Circa 1900.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Cherries Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica Cherries Plate signed Choisy Le Roi. Made for Higgins & Setter New York. The Higgins & Seiter Company of New York City began selling decorations for the table, ...
Ceramic
19th Century Hand-Carved French Beech Chopping Block, Circa 1800
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Artwork or artifact, this chopping board from 19th century France reveals a fascinating history. Layers of expressive chop marks in the solid beech wood plank read like abstract art,...
Wood, Beech
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...
Ceramic
Majolica Chesnut Leaf Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica chesnut leaf plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French Majolica Leaves Platter Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves platter, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
French Miniature Quimper Heart Plate, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Miniature Quimper Heart plate, Circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience
French Faience Plate Quimper circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience plate quimper circa 1960. Breton with flowers.
Faience
Ceramic Handmade Dipped Terracotta & White Circular Cheese Board Platter
By Casa Cubista
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handmade and hand painted ceramics from one of the mother countries, Portugal, these beautiful pieces for your table will add a modern and graphic touch and are perfect to mix and ma...
Terracotta
French Majolica Leaves & Yellow Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves and yellow flowers plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large 19th Century French Faience Roses Platter
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century French Faience Flowers Platter. From East of France.
Faience
Majolica Bison Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica bison tureen signed Michel Caugant, circa 1950.
Ceramic
19th Century French Hand-Carved Pine Cheese Draining Board, Circa 1820
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large early 19th century French cheese draining board, hand-crafted in France circa 1820. This solid pine board with a shallow rim along the edges was...
Wood, Pine
Petite Chinese Tea Tray with Rose Mirror, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple lines, a modest form, and a well-worn finish give this small Qing-dynasty tray a provincial charm that recalls the warmth of home. The tray has a beveled pinewood frame, now m...
Mirror, Pine
French Miniature Henriot Quimper Plate Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Miniature Henriot Quimper plate signed circa 1950. A breton man is represented on the center with a yellow border.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Bird Plate Orchies, Circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French bird Plate signed Moulin des Loups Hamage Orchies Circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Plate with Flowers & Butterfly, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica plate with flowers & butterfly, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Set of 5 French Majolica Snail Plates, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 5 French Majolica snail plates, Circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience
German Majolica Birds & Roses Plate, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica birds & roses plate, Circa 1900.
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Saint Amand
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica flowers signed Saint Amand.
Ceramic
19th Century American Copper Cauldron with Ebonized Wood Handles
Located in Queens, NY
American Country (19/20th Century) copper rectangular cauldron pot (boiler) with ebonized wood handles.
Copper
Mid-19th Century French Provincial Hand-Carved Wooden Cheese-Making Trough
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully weathered French wooden trough dating to the mid-19th century, originally used in the countryside for cheese or dough preparation. Hand-carved from a single piece of wo...
Wood
French Faience Platter Quimper, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience platter signed HB Quimper Circa 1930.
Faience
19th Century French Faience Egg Basket Desvres Fourmaintraux
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience egg basket signed Desvres Fourmaintraux.
Faience
18th Century Large French Faience Parrot Bowl La Rochelle
Located in Austin, TX
18th Century Large French Faience Parrot Bowl La Rochelle. On the center a parrot in a tree. Unusual cornflower blue color , decorated with flowers and insects.
Faience
19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica figural bear pitcher with spoon handle circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Majolica Ducklings with Frogs Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica ducklings with frogs plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Leaves & Yellow Flowers Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves and yellow flowers plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890..
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$349Sale Price|44% Off
Rustic Terracotta Cooking Olla, Hand-Crafted, Spanish, 19th Century
Located in Valencia, VC
An antique Spanish cooking terracotta lidded handled jar from the 19th Century with a weathered patina. This kind of pottery was used in Europe during centuries to cook on the fire...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware, Terracotta
Vintage Handcrafted Ceramic Face Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage handcrafted ceramic face jug is a captivating example of American Folk Art, blending functional pottery with expressive sculptural design. Featuring a rounded, bulbous f...
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Asparagus Plate with Iris Longchamp, circa 1890
By Longchamp
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica asparagus plate with iris signed Longchamp, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Small French Palissy Majolica Comport with Cabbage Leaf Emile Gambut, Circa 1879
By Emile Gambut
Located in Austin, TX
A rare small French palissy majolica comport with cabbage leaf signed Emile Gambut and dated 1879. The base is composed with branches. Famous French ceramist , with ceramics at the...
Ceramic
Small French Red Majolica Creamer Pitcher Onnaing Circa 1920
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Small French red majolica creamer pitcher signed Onnaing Circa 1920.
Ceramic
Wood and Brass Bottles Holder
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice bottles holder is made of wood and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1920
Brass
French Iron Wine Bottle Rack, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French iron wine bottle rack for 3 bottles decorated with grapes, circa 1950.
Wire
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...
Ceramic
French Ceramic Gargoulette Jug
Located in London, England
Green glazed French water jug. Circa 1890.
Pottery
$590 / set
18th Century Spanish Set of 3 Jars
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rustic set of three 18th century Spanish jars showcases the beauty of handcrafted pottery, with each vessel featuring its own unique form, character, and timeworn patina. Rich i...
Pottery
Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Jug with Yellow Glaze and Three Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pottery water jug from the 19th century with yellow glaze and three handles. Enhance your collection of French pottery with this charming 19th-century water jug. Hand craft...
Pottery