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.
Rookwood Pottery Co. American Mission Vase Pitcher, Floral Design, 12
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission vase/pitcher decorated with flowers and silver deposit whiplash design attributed to Rookwood.
Silver
$143Sale Price|55% Off
H 9.45 in Dm 2.76 in
Charming Vallauris Ceramic Ewer or Soliflore – Signed, Vintage Home Deco - 2Y287
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming ceramic ewer or soliflore, signed by Vallauris, is a delightful addition to any vintage collection or home decor. With its graceful lines and elegant design, it exempli...
Ceramic
$442Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.47 in W 4.34 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Decorative Pouring Ewer, English, Ceramic, Serving Jug, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24054 This is a vintage decorative pouring ewer. An English, hand painted ceramic serving jug in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Delightfu...
Ceramic
$490Sale Price|30% Off
H 5.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Rookwood 1891 Olga Reed Floral Iris Glaze Faience Ewer Pitcher 6"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood vase / ewer / pitcher by Olga Geneva Reed, dated 1881, shape 584 size C, W stands for white denoting Iris glaze was used. Olga Geneva Reed was born in 1873, and att...
Pottery
$417Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.27 in W 4.53 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Art Deco Serving Ewer, English, Hand Painted Ceramic, Serving Jug, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 24051 This is a vintage Art Deco pouring ewer. An English, hand painted ceramic serving jug, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating foliate decor acc...
Ceramic
$420Sale Price|30% Off
H 4 in Dm 5.5 in
Antique 1902 Rookwood Carrie Steinle 461 Floral Creamer Pitcher Jug 4"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1902 Rookwood Pottery 461 ceramic pitcher by artist Carrie Steinle. A small round-bodied pitcher / creamer with ruffled spout and fixed handle, decorated with a golden green ...
Pottery
California Originals Ewer Vase Mid-Century Modern
By California Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Bright and distinct ewer vase was made by California Originals pottery in 1950s-1960s. It is decorated with intense multicolored drip glaze in red and yellow palette on black backgr...
Ceramic, Pottery
Doulton Lambeth Faience Floral Painted Jug Signed
By Doulton Lambeth
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and impressive Doulton Lambeth Faience floral painted jug or pitcher by a listed but unidentified artist and dating from around 1880. The tall and ...
Stoneware
Vintage Regency Floral Ceramic Pitcher
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming ceramic pitcher features a rounded form adorned with raised lotus blossoms and lily pads in soft pastel pinks, greens, and blues. The upper portion is glazed in a warm ...
Ceramic
Vase Enamelled Ceramic Vintage Pitcher Hubert Bequet, Belgium, 1950s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Enamelled faience ewer from the 1950s, made in Belgium, attributed to Hubert Bequet & Holland Delft’s. Vintage vase with a beautifull ivory background decorated with a bright colorf...
Ceramic
Roseville Art Pottery Brown Double Bud Vase with Thornapple Pattern C1937
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Big Flats, NY
Roseville Art Pottery Brown Double Bud Vase with Thornapple Pattern C1937 Measures - 5.5" x 4" x 3.25"
Pottery
Antique Nippon Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Vase Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Nippon Hand Painted Floral Porcelain Vase C1920 Measures - 13 3/4" x 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" A finely crafted antique Nippon porcelain vase f...
Porcelain
Antique Bohemian Blown Glass Vase with Flowers & Applied Elements Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Bohemian Blown Glass Vase with Flowers & Applied Elements Circa 1900 Measures - 12.25"H x 5"W x 5"D A striking example of Bohemian craftsmanship, this antique blown glass vase...
Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Embossed Paneled Grape & Leaf Redware Pottery Vase c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An exquisite example of Arts & Crafts pottery, this antique redware vase features an embossed grape and leaf pattern. The paneled design adds depth and...
Pottery
Antique Loetz Art Glass Oil Spot Vase C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Loetz Art Glass Oil Spot Vase Unsigned C1930. Measures - 12 1/2" x 6" x 6". This striking antique art glass vase in the manner of Loe...
Art Glass
Antique Arts & Crafts Trenton Ware Art Pottery Floor Vase, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts Trenton ware art pottery floor vase offers blue glazed urn form vessel with maker stamp on base, 20th century Measures- 23" height x 15" diameter. A fine exa...
Pottery
