French Faience Quimper Basket Dish Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Basket Dish Circa 1950.
1950s French Vintage Rustic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Faience
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 Faience Quimper Basket Dish Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Basket Dish Circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
Ceramic
Majolica French Ceramic Cow Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cow tureen circa 1940 signed Caugant.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Roses & Flowers Plate Salins, Circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Roses & Flowers Plate Salins, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
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
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
Chinese Rose Mirror Tea Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Dovetail joinery and a beveled trim add charming detail to the simple lines of this century-old Chinese tea tray. The rectangular tray has developed great character from years of ser...
Mirror, Pine
Cantareras: Contemporary Ceramic Wall Plate Sculpture 60cm
Located in MADRID, ES
Contemporary Spanish Ceramic Wall Sculpture Handcrafted Talavera Ceramic Plate Unique Collectible Design Cantareras / Pottery Elegance (2022) is a unique handcrafted ceramic wall ...
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Asparagus signed Choisy Le Roi.
Ceramic
French Majolica Grapes Plate Salins, Circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light blue background (East of France), circa 1890.
Ceramic
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
Vintage St. Clement French Majolica Cockatoo Pitcher
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A delightful vintage French majolica cockatoo-form pitcher by St. Clement, modeled as an elegant crested cockatoo perched atop a naturalistic base. Richly hand-glazed in soft shades ...
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Apples Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica Apples plate signed Choisy Le Roi. Made for Higgins & Seiter New York. The Higgins & Seiter Company of New York City began selling decorations for the table, in...
Ceramic
Small French Majolica Pink Flower Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with pink flowers circa 1900.
Ceramic
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen.
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Flowers Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica flowers plate.
Ceramic
Cantareras: Hand-Painted Talavera Ceramic Sculpture Vase
Located in MADRID, ES
Contemporary Spanish Ceramic Sculpture Hand-Painted Talavera Vase Unique Collectible Design Cantareras Gráficas / Graphic Vase (2022) is a unique handcrafted ceramic sculpture created in Talavera de la Reina, Spain, where centuries-old ceramic tradition is reinterpreted through a contemporary artistic language. Entirely hand-painted with traditional engobes and fired twice, each vessel becomes a sculptural canvas where drawing, colour and form merge into a single work of art. Presented by Rossana Orlandi during Salone del Mobile Milano, the Cantareras collection has been featured in Ceramics Now, ICON Design, ELLE Decor Spain and Côté Sud magazine. Inspired by the traditional Spanish water vessels...
Ceramic
Majolica Asparagus Platter Orchies Circa 1900
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus platter signed Orchies. (North of France), circa 1900 Every important French manufactures produced at the end of t...
Majolica, Ceramic
Majolica Green Leaf Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica green leaf platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1930.Size / 12 inches.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Apples Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica Apples 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, in...
Ceramic
Rustic Natural Petrified Wood Platter with Polished Finish, Indonesia
Located in Feasterville Trevose, PA
Details: • Material: 100% natural petrified wood • Origin: Java, Indonesia • Size: approx. 24” x 16” x 1” • Weight: approx. 12 lbs • Finish: polished top, raw natural edge, unpolishe...
Petrified Wood
19th Century Large Majolica Cabbage Leaf Platter U&C Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th century large Majolica cabbage leaf platter signed U&C Sarreguemines.
Ceramic
Majolica Green Leaf Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica green leaf platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1930.
Ceramic
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French Majolica Fruits Cake Stand or Comport Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica fruits cake stand or comport signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Two Handled Antique Portuguese Stoneware Jug
Located in CA, CA
A double handled antique Portuguese stoneware jug. Late 19th century. The jug has one flattened side for it to be stored lying down. Jugs such as these were used throughout Iberia fo...
Stoneware
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Ceramic
1890 Rubelles Majolica Hors d'Oeuvres Dish
By Rubelles 1
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century French Majolica hors d'oeuvres dish. Signed "Rubelles" with windmill.
Ceramic
Majolica Green Leaf Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica green leaf platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1930.Size / 12 inches.
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
Blue and Cream Stoneware Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful cream and blue stoneware bowl with blue painted lines around the edges. Marked on bottom. Dimensions: 10.5" diameter 4.25" Tall.
Stoneware
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience rustic oyster plate Moustiers style, circa 1940. Painting of birds and flowers.
Faience
French Majolica Otter Pitcher Onnaing, circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica otter pitcher signed Onnaing, circa 1900.
Majolica, Ceramic
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940.
Faience
Green Majolica Olive Plate Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
19th century green Majolica olive plate signed HB Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1890.
Ceramic
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Colorful German Paisley Pitcher
Located in Malibu, CA
Brilliant tones of intricate paisley German ceramic. Some missing finish on the black trim.
Ceramic
French Majolica Strawberries Comport, circa 1880
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica strawberries comport or cake stand, circa 1880. Attributed to Orchies.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Strawberries & Cherries Basket Sarreguemines circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica strawberries & cherries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Ceramic
French Majolica Grapes Plate Salins, circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light yellow background (East of France), circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Wheat & Cornflower Pitcher Digoin
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica wheat & cornflower pitcher signed Digoin circa 1900.
Ceramic
French 19th Century Redware Floral Pitcher with Orange, Cream and Green Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French redware pitcher from the 19th century, with orange, cream and green glaze and floral motifs. Created in France during the 19th century, this redware pitcher charms us with i...
Pottery
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...
Ceramic
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 ...
Earthenware
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 ...
Terracotta
English Green Majolica Leaf Plate circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
English green Majolica leaf plate circa 1880. one chip on the back.
Ceramic
French 19th Century Terracotta Pottery Pitchers with Floral Decor, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
French terracotta pottery pitchers from the 19th century, with floral decor. We currently have a great selection of 19 pitchers available, priced and sold individually. The largest o...
Pottery, Terracotta
French 19th Century Green and Brown Glazed Pottery Cake Mold with Grooves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French pottery cake mold from the 19th century with green glaze. Delight in the antique charm of this 19th century French pottery cake mold. With its rustic allure and charm...
Pottery
Chinese Full Moon Dough Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic antique dough bowl was hand-carved from a solid block of wood to an asymmetrical shape with wabi-sabi appeal. Ideal as a platter or catch-all dish, the large tray is chis...
Wood
Set of Two Antique Rustic Spanish Copper Cooking Pots or Cauldrons
Located in Madrid, ES
Copper containers of varying shapes and sizes have been used in Spanish homes and kitchens for many centuries. Copper and its alloys were particularly popular metals for storing and ...
Copper, Wrought Iron
Vintage Ceramic Green Amphora Shaped Vase with Removable Lid
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Ceramic Green Amphora Shaped Vase with Removable Lid Add elegance to your home with this charming amphora shaped vase. Painted with a rustic bright green glaze, this piece i...
Ceramic, Paint
French Hand-Painted Faience Dessert Plates, Set of Six, Mid-20th Century
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Charming set of six French faience dessert plates dating to the mid-20th century, each hand-painted with colorful fruit motifs including berries, plums and foliage. The softly scallo...
Ceramic
Large Majolica Morning Glory Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Morning Glory Plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Vintage Distressed Bird Napkin Rings - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your table setting with this charming set of eight vintage-inspired napkin rings, featuring delicate songbirds perched atop elegant leaf-shaped bases. Crafted from durable ca...
Metal
Early 20th century traditional Swedish pine breadboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century traditional swedish pine breadboard circa 1900. Good quality piece of rustic swedish everyday life. Made from a single piece of pine and an important part of the...
Pine
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage pitcher, signed by the artist on the base, beautifully embodies the organic aesthetics of Mid-Century Studio Pottery. Hand-thrown from heavily speckled brown st...
Clay, Pottery
Rustic French 19th Century Green Glazed Square-Shaped Bowl with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French green glazed square bowl from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance. Created in France during the 19th century, this petite bowl features a square-shaped body resting on a petite base and presenting a back handle. Boasting an aged patina, this 19th century rustic French green glazed bowl...
Pottery
Large 19th Century Faience Platter Bird Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Faience Platter Bird Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi butterfly, blue bird and flowers. 15 inches diameter.
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Boho Portuguese Hand Painted Dinner Plates - Set of 8
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your dining experience with the artisanal charm of this set of eight vintage Boho Portuguese hand-painted dinner plates. Each plate is a unique piece, featuring a captivating ...
Ceramic
Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Vegetable Steamer with Yellow Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French rustic pottery vegetable steamer from the 19th century, with yellow glaze. Created in France during the 19th century, this vegetable steamer charms us with its simple lines ...
Pottery
Large Spanish Papier-Mâché Olive Oil Jar with Aged Patina, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptionally rare and sculptural Spanish papier-mâché jar from the early 19th century, originally intended to mimic the form and presence of traditional olive oil or wine vessels...
Pottery