French Majolica Asparagus Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus plate Onnaing, 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 Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus plate Onnaing, circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Geometrical Majolica Plate Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Geometrical Majolica Plate Circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Majolica Plate Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Plate Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Majolica Corn Keller & Guerin Saint Clement Plate
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica corn Keller & Guerin Saint Clement 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 Faience Egg Cup, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic French Faience Egg cup circa 1900. Painted flowers pattern. Desvres or Quimper style.
Ceramic, Faience
Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully timeworn antique wooden herb cutter with forged iron blade and handle, dating to the early 20th century. Originally used as a utilitarian kitchen tool, the piece now re...
Iron
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus plate Onnaing, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Antique Stoneware Gin & Brandy 6 Gallon Barrels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of antique English stoneware 6 gallon barrels, marked Gin & Brandy above heraldic devices and incised #6. Both with unstopped lower spouts and ringed form. Dimensions: 13 1/...
Stoneware
Blue & White Stoneware Canisters - Set of 3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of four blue and white stoneware kitchen canisters made by Pomerantz of Taiwan. Each canister has a lid with rubber seal that lifts off with a blue round knob handle. Sides are...
Stoneware
Large French Faience Bowl Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Faience bowl Henriot Quimper, circa 1930. Rotheneuf.
Faience
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Green Tone – Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Ceramic Plate Vase in Beautiful Green Tone – Early 20th Century, Circa 1940 This rustic ceramic plate vase, produced around 1940 in Spain, stands out with its beautiful green...
Ceramic
Etruscan Majolica Leaf Butter Pat, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Etruscan Majolica leaf butter pat signed circa 1890.
Ceramic
French Majolica Turkey Egg Cup Sarreguemines Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Turkey Egg Cup Sarreguemines Circa 1920.
Ceramic, Faience
French Stoneware Fromage Dish
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French stoneware cheese plate with a domed lid. Hand-painted pink and yellow flowers with green leaves are set against a gray backdrop. The word “Fromages” is written under the kno...
Ceramic, Stoneware
French Trompe L'oeil Porcelain Mallard Duck Pâté Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe l oeil porcelain Mallard duck Pâté tureen signed "Mehun" manufacture of Pillivuyt, circa 1900. The tureen is a trompe l'oeil pate with a mallard duck head handle. T...
Porcelain
Etruscan Majolica Begonia Leaf Butter Pat, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Etruscan Majolica begonia leaf circa 1890.
Ceramic
Set of Six Antique French Majolica Dessert Plates, Grape Vine Relief
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Antique French Majolica Dessert Plates with Grape Vine Relief, Set of Six, Circa 1900 A charming set of six antique majolica dessert plates featuring richly modeled grape leaves and...
Ceramic
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 Asparagus Platter circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus platter with a bow circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
French Faience Fish Head Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French faience fish head plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940. 10 plates available.
Faience
Pair Of Vintage Twisted Violet Glazed Terracotta Pottery Vases, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
MID CENTURY POTTERY VASES A pair of intriguing pottery vases of unusual form, mallet shaped with twisted spiral design on the body and textured rims. The main body is glazed in a da...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
French Trompe L'oeil Porcelain Mallard Duck Pâté Tureen Pillivuyt Mehun
Located in Austin, TX
French trompe l oeil porcelain Mallard duck pa^te´ tureen signed "Mehun" manufacture of Pillivuyt, circa 1900. The tureen is a trompe l'oeil pate with a mallard duck head handle. T...
Porcelain
French Majolica Plate Onnaing, Circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate Onnaing Circa 1890. flowers and blackberries.
Ceramic
French Majolica Plate Onnaing, Circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica plate Onnaing Circa 1890. flowers and blackberries.
Ceramic
Yellow pitcher with floral pattern, Belgique
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Yellow ceramic pitcher with floral decoration, made in France. This charming vintage pitcher captivates with its vibrant colors and delicately glazed, raised floral design. Crafted ...
Pottery, Ceramic
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
French Faience Octogonal Plate Fleur-De-Lis Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Octogonal Plate Fleur-De-Lis Circa 1900. coat of arms on the center "Pau" city in South of France.
Faience
German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
German Porcelain Majolica Strawberry Egg Cup, circa 1920,
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
Blue & White Ceramic Kitchen Canisters, Set of 2
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of two ceramic kitchen canisters in blue and white. Canisters are decorated with a stylized bouquet of flowers in a vase and fruit in a basket,...
Ceramic
French Majolica Asparagus Plate Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica asparagus plate Onnaing, circa 1890.
Ceramic
French 19th Century Pine Cheese Draining Board
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
Stoneware Letter Organizer
Located in Bradenton, FL
A hand made stoneware letter organizer. The rectangular body is glazed in a milky gray, and unglazed edges are crimped with a triangular motif. In front are two unglazed pockets, one...
Stoneware
Small French Faience Fish Platter Henriot Quimper, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Faience Fish Platter Henriot Quimper, Circa 1930.
Faience
Large Austrian Majolica Eggs Platter Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large Austrian Majolica Eggs Platter Circa 1890. Decorated with wild flowers and wheat.
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Majolica Strawberries Handled Platter
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica strawberries handled platter circa 1890.
Ceramic
Modern Mexican Rustic Clay Vessel Bottle Pottery Made in Oaxaca Stripes Folk Art
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This natural color ceramic piece is a faithful copy of an old blown glass bottle, used as a container for wine, mezcal or schnapps. Omar designs this piece highlighting its imperfect...
Pottery, Clay
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Chick Egg Cup Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Spanish Manises Glazed Ceramic Castañera or Chestnut Bowl
Located in Madrid, ES
Made in the 19th century, this brightly colored blue and white bowl from Manises, Spain is highly decorative, and it once served the very specific household purpose of holding chestn...
Ceramic
$239Sale Price|30% Off
French Ceramic Decorative Serving Dish by Gustave Reynaud, Le Mûrier, c. 1960s
By Le Murier
Located in London, GB
French ceramic small serving dish by Gustave Reynaud and Le Mûrier (circa 1960s). Shallow bowl-shaped ceramic piece and handle with French coq motif hand painted in the recess in Le ...
Ceramic
Set of 6 French Majolica Roosters Egg Cup Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 French Majolica Roosters Egg Cup Circa 1900.
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
French Majolica Leaves Platter Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves platter, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Antique French Majolica Pitcher by Frie Onnaing, Art Nouveau, c. 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A striking antique French majolica pitcher by Frie Onnaing, produced during the Art Nouveau period around the turn of the twentieth century. The piece is richly modeled with dramatic...
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Leaves Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica leaves plate. 7 inches diameter.
Ceramic
Set of Two Early 20th Century Hand Painted Rustic Popular Traditional Ceramic
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two early 20th century hand painted rustic popular traditional ceramic. By unknown artisan, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
Ceramic
19th Century English Majolica Begonia Leaves Plate
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Begonia Leaves Plate.
Ceramic, Faience
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
$180 / item
German Majolica Leaf Butter Pat circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Butter Pat with Leaf, circa 1900. Diameter / 3 inches. 6 available.
Ceramic
Majolica Chesnut Leaf Plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica chesnut leaf plate Sarreguemines, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Mismatched Drip Glaze Earthenware Mugs - Set of 4
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of four mismatched earthenware mugs with colorful drip glazes. One is a triangular shaped mug in a blue with green drip glaze, another is purple with a sculptural ribbed shape,...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware
French Green Majolica Leaves Plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Green Majolica Leaves 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 a traditional Brittany cap.
Faience
Antique French Country Wooden & Iron Herb Cutter or Cheese Board
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully timeworn antique wooden herb cutter with forged iron blade and handle, dating to the early 20th century. Originally used as a utilitarian kitchen tool, the piece now re...
Iron
$160 / item
French Majolica Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica leaves plate, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Majolica Bison Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica bison tureen signed Michel Caugant, circa 1950.
Ceramic
Majolica Grape Plate Villeroy Boch circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica grape plate signed Villeroy Boch Circa 1890.
Ceramic
French White Faience Salt & Pepper Set Nidervillers, Circa 1900
By Niderviller Porcelain Manufactory
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French white ceramic salt, pepper, mustard set in a form of barrel signed Nidervillers, circa 1900.
Ceramic
French Blue & White Majolica Acanthus Leaves Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French blue & white Majolica acanthus leaves plate, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Antique Glazed Ceramic Jug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This authentic antique stoneware jug exemplifies the enduring beauty of early utilitarian ceramics, where form and function are seamlessly united. Featuring a pleasingly rounded body...
Stoneware