Along with Stickley furniture and the copper lamps of Dirk van Erp, the works of the Roseville Pottery Company are treasured staples of the American Arts and Crafts movement. The straightforward naturalism of vintage Roseville bowls, vases, dishes and other ceramics represent a frank, American aesthetic distinct from the more stylized European Art Nouveau works of the same period. Roseville Pottery works are the essence of honest artisanry.
Founded in Roseville, Ohio, in 1890, the company originally focused on flowerpots, mixing bowls, and other household items, but branched out into art pottery in 1900. An early manifestation of the Arts and Crafts movement in the United States — which celebrated traditional craftsmanship and would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright — was Fulper, Rookwood and Roseville pottery. Hand-painted florals and gourd-like shapes were the pieces’ most obvious characteristics.
Roseville pottery typically features decorative motifs inspired by nature — the company’s Pinecone and Blackberry patterns are perennial favorites among collectors — and glazes in warm, earthy shades of brown and gold.
Roseville's Pinecone pattern was the brainchild of art director Frank Ferrell, who sculpted the prototype for each piece by hand. His most successful ideas went into mass production, while others were limited to only a few experimental pieces. These “experimentals” are now the most sought-after Roseville wares — look for the official Roseville pottery marks on the bottom or side of a piece, along with a number or (in some cases) even a note.
As you will see from the items on these pages, Roseville Pottery produced ceramics of timeless and enduring warmth and beauty. They merit a place in every collection of American design.
Find vintage Roseville bowls, vessels and other works for sale on 1stDibs.
$365
H 7.25 in Dm 6.75 in
Art Deco Roseville Clematis Green Vintage Art Pottery Ceramic Vase Basket 387-7
By Roseville Pottery
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ceramic vase / basket, crafted by Roseville Pottery in circa 1944, is a beautiful example of the Art Deco style. Part of the Clematis line, this particular piece, labele...
Ceramic
$375
H 8.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Late Victorian American Art Pottery Floral Louwelsa Jardinière Planter by Weller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Late Victorian "Louwelsa" line vases by The Weller company was one of the company's very earliest forays into art pottery beginning in the mid 1890s with the partnership of Samuel We...
Earthenware
Antique Jerome Massier Planter Bowl, 11 Inch Diameter
By Jerome Massier
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional hand-painted ceramic centerpiece bowl by the celebrated French pottery atelier Jérôme Massier of Vallauris, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900). Beautifully...
Ceramic, Earthenware
$233Sale Price|70% Off
H 5.12 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in
Charming 20th Century Small Floral Ceramic Basket Signed Vallauris - 2Y333
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This delightful small ceramic basket, signed by Vallauris, features a vibrant floral design, showcasing the elegance of mid-20th century French craftsmanship. Compact and beautifully detailed, it is an excellent decorative piece for collectors and fans of Vallauris ceramics. Key Features: Material: Ceramic Origin: Vallauris, France Period: 20th Century Design: Hand-painted Floral Motif Dimensions: Height: 13.5 cm (approximately 5.3 inches) Length: 13 cm (approximately 5.1 inches) Depth: 10.5 cm (approximately 4.1 inches) Weight: 258 grams (approximately 0.57 lbs) Condition: Good vintage condition with two small chips and some minor staining inside (please see photos for details). This charming Vallauris basket is perfect for adding a touch of French vintage charm...
Ceramic
$364
H 6.3 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
Vallauris Ceramic Bowl , Floral Motif, Mid Century Modern, French Riviera 1960
By Vallauris
Located in London, England
A Vallauris ceramic footed bowl, emblematic of the production of southern France. It is worth noting that Vallauris is the historic town where Pablo Picasso lived and worked for man...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Loretta Holtkamp Rookwood Floral Pattern Vase, 1946
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful flare top Rookwood Pottery vase, 1946. In excellent condition. Measures: 7 1/8" H x 7 1/4" W. Beautiful 1946 Rookwood pottery vase, signed and decorated by Loretta Hol...
Clay
$2,274Sale Price|20% Off
H 17.33 in Dm 12.6 in
Art Nouveau Ceramic Cachepot, Flower Motif By Sarreguemines, 20th Century
By Sarreguemines
Located in Lisbon, PT
A rounded Art Nouveau ceramic plant decorated with flower motifs. It features a striking lotus flower motif in soft enamel relief. The body is finished in a warm brown glaze, agains...
Pottery
Roseville art Pottery/Ceramic " Baneda" 1930"s
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pattern in this Roseville Pottery, Baneda .
Pottery
Large "Clematis" Vase by Walter Moorcroft
By Walter Moorcroft
Located in Montreal, QC
Large by Walter Moorcroft "Clematis" vase signed under: Stamped "Moorcroft made in England" with hand signature W.
Pottery
Early 20th Century Vase with Flower Decor Gouda Holland
Located in Meer, VAN
Early 20th Century Vase with Flower Decor Gouda Holland A wonderful early to mid century Dutch vase with a hand painted flower decor. A bright and joyful design, yet very elegant....
Pottery
Spaniard Fajalauza Style Ceramic Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Fajalauza style ceramic bowl from Spain. It depicts a round bowl hand painted cobalt blue and green with a pomegranate flower and some branches in the center. Around this c...
Ceramic
Hal Lasky Los Artesanos Puerto Rican Terracotta Dish/Fruit Bowl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican hand-crafted terracotta dish/Fruit/Vegetable Bowl. It depicts a round heavy white bowl decorated with Sgraffito artistic technique pattern of two rows of small and large brick color squares in the upper part of it. Below the base, it is signed Los Artesanos, Puerto Rico. Los Artesanos was small pottery association (1948-1966) manage by master potter Hal Lasky...
Terracotta
Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn. It depicts a hand painted blue and white scenes of young olive trees and some birds flying in the sky. The bottom of the vase is adorned with ...
Ceramic
Sevres Style Porcelain Planter/Cachepot
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Sevres Style Porcelain Planter. It depicts a turquoise blue round bowl decorated in the front center by a hand painted pastoral scene of two countryside young ladies seated...
Porcelain
20th Century Lladro Porcelain Gourd Vase
By Lladró Atelier
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Lladro soft glow porcelain flower gourd vase. It is hand painted white in the background with a repousse of long light green branches with light blue leaves and flowers plus r...
Porcelain
Czech Bohemian White Cut to Green Glass Hand Painted Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Czech Bohemian White Cut to Green Glass Hand Painted Vase. It depicts an upside down bell shaped white cut to green glass vase ...
Cut Glass
