Majolica Ducks & Turtle Salt Cellar Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Duck & Turtle Salt Cellar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
1880s French Antique Rustic Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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.
Majolica Ducks & Turtle Salt Cellar Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Duck & Turtle Salt Cellar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Green Leaf Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica green leaf platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1930.
Ceramic
French Faience Platter Desvres, Circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Very colorful French Faience platter desvres Circa 1890. 2 birds on the middle of a quiver.
Faience
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
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
Set of 6 Butter Pats Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 butter pats or bread dish signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930. Nautical , shell pattern on a black background.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Wheat & Cornflower Pitcher Digoin
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica wheat & cornflower pitcher signed Digoin circa 1900.
Ceramic
Large Green Majolica Platter Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Large Green Majolica platter Sarreguemines Digoin, circa 1920. Basket weave trompe l'oeil. 2 platters available. Bread or fruits platters.
Ceramic, 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
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Salins, Circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Asparagus plate Salins 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
Set of French Faience Oil & Vinegar Pitcher & Holder Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Set of French Faience Oil & Vinegar Pitcher & Holder Desvres.
Faience
19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Asparagus signed Choisy Le Roi.
Ceramic
French Majolica Plate with Flowers & Butterfly, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica plate with flowers & butterfly, Circa 1900.
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Blue Leaves Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica blue leaves plate.
Ceramic
Celia Handmade Whimsical Ceramic Teacups, set of 2 from Portugal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Whimsical teacups for your favorite brew Take your morning routine to a new level of style with this set of 2 handmade ceramic teacups. Crafted in a rustic, yet whimsical, style, these teacups combine home decor with functionality to enhance your kitchen and dining room. Minor variations and irregularities may be present, as every piece is made by hand. Photographs are as accurate as possible, but colors may vary slightly from one screen...
Ceramic
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
French Majolica Leaves Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
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
Majolica Green Leaf Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica green leaf platter Sarreguemines, Circa 1930.Size / 12 inches.
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 ...
Terracotta
Majolica Strawberries Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.
Ceramic
German Majolica Birds & Roses Plate, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica birds & roses plate, Circa 1900.
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.
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
French Faience Plate Quimper, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French faience plate Quimper, circa 1920 Border with flowers, representing a woman with a traditional Brittany cap.
Faience
French Majolica Strawberries & Cherries Basket Sarreguemines circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica strawberries & cherries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Ceramic
Handmade Black and White Terra Cotta Dot Pattern Dinner Plates, 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
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
Small French Majolica Rose Pitcher Creamer circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Pitcher Creamer decorated with a rose circa 1900.
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
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
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 Bison Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica bison tureen signed Michel Caugant, circa 1950.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Strawberries Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Strawberries Plate signed Choisy Le Roi. Made for Higgins & Setter New York. The Higgins & Seiter Company of New York City began selling decorations for the tab...
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Grapes Plate Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica Grapes 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
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
19th Century 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...
Terracotta, Earthenware
French Yellow Majolica Grape & Flowers Plate Luneville, circa 1880
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica grape & flowers plate Luneville, circa 1880.
Ceramic
French Miniature Quimper Heart Plate, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Miniature Quimper Heart plate, Circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience
Set of 6 English Rustic Horn Handled Stainless Steel Steak Knives
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 English Rustic style steak knives with curved serrated stainless steel blades mounted in antler handles with pressed metal decorative end caps (TAYLOR\'S EYE WITNESS, Sheffi...
Antler
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 Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940.
Faience
19th French Majolica Asparagus Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th French Majolica Asparagus plate.
Ceramic
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
French Majolica Wire Basket Salins circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica wire basket Salins circa 1890. Grapes and leaves.
Metal
$188Sale Price|70% 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
French Majolica Plate Onnaing, Circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate Onnaing Circa 1890. flowers and blackberries.
Ceramic
English Majolica Bowl with Leaf Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Bowl with Leaf on a basketweave background Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Small French Majolica Dish with Bird Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica dish with bird anf flowers Onnaing, circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Majolica Poppies Platter , circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica Pink Platter with poppies circa 1890.
Ceramic, Majolica
$512Sale Price|39% Off
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....
Earthenware, Terracotta
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
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
French Faience Oval Platter Model Beranger Sarreguemines, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience oval platter Model Beranger Sarreguemines Circa 1890. Measures: 14.2" by 9.5" Pierre-Jean de Béranger (19 August 1780 – 16 July 1857) was a prolific French poet and ...
Ceramic
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
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
Belgium Majolica Cake Stand, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Belgium cake stand or comport with pink flowers, circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Oval Majolica Ducklings Platter Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French oval Majolica ducklings and kingfisher platter signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century French Majolica Pear Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica pear plate.
Ceramic