French Majolica Asparagus & Artichoke Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus & artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
1890s French 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.
French Majolica Asparagus & Artichoke Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus & artichoke plate Salins, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Mid-Century Large Double Rope Basket Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare double large rope and cork fruits basket Audoux Minet. Measures: W / 18.3" by 10" lower basket , upper 13.5' by 7" H / 13.5 13.5 by 7 inches.
Rope, Cork
19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small 19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen.
Ceramic
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Sarreguemines circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Asparagus Plate signed Sarreguemines circa 1900.
Ceramic
German Porcelain Majolica Penguin Egg Cup, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
German Porcelain Majolica Penguin Egg Cup, circa 1920.
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Italian 19th Century Terracotta Green Glazed Passata Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A painterly passata bowl from the Puglia region of Italy, dating to the 19th century. The large terracotta bowl features a spongeware effect of bright green glaze over a buttery yell...
Terracotta
Majolica Chesnut Leaf Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica chesnut leaf & bogue plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Italy 19th Century Tuscany Kitchen Copper Water Kettle Pot
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an original artcrafted piece made in Florence Tuscany, Italy in the circa 1890. There is the Florentine lily engraved. The copper kettle shows ...
Brass, Copper
German Majolica Apple Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small German Majolica apple plate, circa 1900. Measure: 7.3" diameter.
Ceramic
French Majolica Luneville Strawberries Pitcher Circa 1880
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Luneville Strawberries Pitcher signed Circa 1880.
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy Boch circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grape plate signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Majolica Duck Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large fine Majolica duck tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. The base imitate the water of the pond.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$239Sale Price|46% Off
1950s French Style Majolica Vegetable Topiary or Centerpiece
Located in Cordova, SC
This unique ceramic arrangement of colorful vegetables is a charming and vibrant addition to the most stylish kitchens or tabletops. Featuring a beautifully hand-painted assortment,...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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"
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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.
Ceramic, Faience
French Country Oak & Brass Wine Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
French Country Oak & Brass Wine Pitcher. H / 8.2 inches.
Brass
Rustic French 19th Century Olive Oil Pottery Jug with Brown and Mustard Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rustic French 19th century pottery olive oil jug with front spout, large upper handle and back one. This 19th-century rustic French pottery olive oil jug exudes an irresistible old-w...
Pottery
19th Century Rustic Glazed Jug, Earthenware from Dordogne, 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...
Earthenware, Terracotta
Small French Faience Fish Platter Henriot Quimper, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Faience Fish Platter Henriot Quimper, Circa 1930.
Faience
Austrian Majolica Porcelain Eggs Basket Tureen Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Rustic Majolica Porcelain Egg Basket Tureen Circa 1890. 12 by 7.5 inches.
Ceramic
19th Century French Vineyard Wine Rack
Located in Forney, TX
Rustic French country vineyard or winery two-person wooden wine bottle carrier. Hand-crafted in France in the late 19th century, primitive solid wood frame, dual handle, fitted with patinated metal grid form bottle holder. Monumental sixty bottle capacity. This wonderful and rare industrial antique, circa 1890, was used to transport large quantities, up to sixty bottles, per trip. Repurposed, it can be used many different ways, including as a bottle rack, wine cellar, functional display stand, farmhouse harvest decor, outdoors as yard art, or a truly unique garden vine...
Metal
19th Century French Majolica Chesnut Server
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica chestnut server circa 1890. Antique sticker of the store in Bordeaux.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Trompe L'oeil White Porcelain Rooster Pâté Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe l oeil white porcelain Rooster Pate tureen circa 1950.
Porcelain
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
19th Century Hand-Carved Scandinavian Cheese Maker's Board, 1879
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century Scandinavian cheese maker's board hand-crafted from solid wood circa 1879. Genuine and rustic, this rectangular hollowed out, paddle shaped board was used for drainin...
Wood
Handmade Black and White Terracotta Dot Pattern Bowl, in Stock
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...
Ceramic
Small Majolica Grapes Plate Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica reticulated white flowers plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Ceramic
19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century German Majolica Begonia Plate
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Plate, Circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate with a geometrical pattern circa 1890.
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
19th Century Green & Yellow Majolica Oyster Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Colorful French Majolica green and yellow oyster plate with stylized leaves, circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Majolica Bird & Cherries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird with cherries plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Ceramic
French Majolica Grapes Plate Onnaing, Circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica grapes plate Onnaing Circa 1900.
Ceramic
19th Century Hand-Carved French Oak Chopping Block, Rustic Design
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Exceptional oak chopping block from France, 19th century. The solid wood plank is expertly carved with good symmetry. A comfortable bevel on the handle is a sophisticated touch, givi...
Oak
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Majolica Roses & Flowers Plate Salins, Circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Roses & Flowers Plate Salins, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Leaves & Ferns Plate, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Antique Silver-Plated Copper Champagne Bucket, France, circa 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Champagne Bucker / silvered copper / Antique / Rustic Elegant antique French champagne or, ice bucket crafted circa 1900 from copper with a refined silver-plated fin...
Copper
19th Century German Majolica Cheese Bell
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century German Majolica Cheese Bell with the underplate. Decorated with leaves.
Ceramic
French Faience Blue & White Fish Platter Henriot Quimper, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Blue & White Fish Platter Henriot Quimper, Circa 1930.
Faience
$200Sale Price|78% Off
Large 19th Century Swedish Doug Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an all original, large scale Swedish Doug bowl from the 1800s. The bowl was carved out of a pine trunk and has developed a smooth patina throughout years of use. Original iro...
Pine
French Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica acanthus leaves plates, circa 1880. Rare yellow background usually found in green.
Majolica
English Green Majolica Leaf Plate circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English green Majolica leaf plate circa 1880. one chip on the back.
Ceramic
Large German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large German Majolica Leaf Plate, Circa 1900. 9 inches diameter.
Ceramic
19c French Antique Stone Mortar Bowl - Med (4 available)
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French stone mortar bowls sit at the intersection of functional kitchen history and rustic décor— These are authentic examples from France that were hand-carved and show heav...
Stone
French Majolica Flowers Pitcher Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Flowers Pitcher Circa 1890.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Pear Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica pears plate signed Choisy Le Roi. Made for higgins & setter New York. The higgins & hetter Company of New York City began selling decorations for the table, inc...
Ceramic
French Majolica leaves plate Gien, circa 1880
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves plate Gien, circa 1880. Green leaves on a yellow background basketweave.
Ceramic
French Majolica Plate with Flowers & Butterfly, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica plate with flowers & butterfly, Circa 1900.
Ceramic
Small French Majolica Rose Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with a rose circa 1900.
Ceramic
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with a red flower.
Ceramic
Majolica White Daisies Plate Villeroy Boch Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white daisies plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Majolica White Daisies Plate Villeroy Boch Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white daisies plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Ceramic
French Majolica Cornflower Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cornflower and wheat plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1890.
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
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
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
Majolica Pink Flowers Villeroy & Boch Plate , circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pink flowers plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Majolica Pink Flowers Villeroy & Boch Plate , circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pink flowers plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Majolica Pink Flowers Villeroy & Boch Plate , circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pink flowers plate signed Villeroy & Boch, circa 1900.
Ceramic