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/ceramic vase signed/date , Charles S Todd .
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Rookwood pottery vase.This vase is signed C S T in bottom as shown. Charles S Todd, hand painted in this abstract vines from top to bottom.
Pottery
Small glazed ceramic vase signed by Gilbert Méténier in France in the 1920s
By Gilbert Metenier
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Small glazed ceramic vase signed by Gilbert Méténier (1876-?) in France in the 1920s. Son of Louis Méténier, Gilbert Méténier took over the family factory located in Gannat (in centr...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1934
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed ceramic art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1934 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light blue color Measures: 6.25"W x 6.25"D x 9.75"H. ...
Ceramic
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Vase, 1930
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period petite glazed art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1930 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light green color. Measures: 2.5"W x 2.5"D x 4"H. Good...
Ceramic, Pottery
Arts & Crafts Glazed Pottery Vase By Ault
By Ault Pottery
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts pottery vase with decorative floral detail Glazed and painted earthenware Blue interior and green base Designed by Clarissa Ault For Ault Pottery Circa 1890 Hei...
Pottery
Rookwood Pottery vase , Vellum glaze, signed "HEW" Harriet E Wilcox
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful decorated Rookwood Pottery vase marked with flames and roman numbers . also artist HEW. Very nice Vellum glaze .
Pottery
Rookwood Pottery Arts & Crafts Glazed Ceramic Art Pottery Vase, 1925
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period glazed art pottery vase By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1925 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light green color. Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.75"H. Very goo...
Ceramic
Newcome College Art Pottery Vase Decorated by Anna Francis Simpson, 1919
By Anna Francis Simpson
Located in Toledo, OH
This early 20th century Newcome College art pottery vase was decorated by Anna Francis Simpson. Newcome pottery is considered American art potteries of the early 20th century. The bl...
Pottery
Rookwood Pottery Vase Matte Glaze by Clara Lindeman
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely chartreuse matte glazed vase with two incised floral panels. Incised rookwood mark along with the number 6376, XXXIII, and CCL for Clara Christina ...
Ceramic
Arts & Crafts Chinese-Form Ceramic Vase, ca. 1900
By Roseville Pottery
Located in New York, NY
American Arts & Crafts Chinese-Form Pauleo Pattern Glazed Ceramic Vase In Manner of Roseville for Tiffany Circa 1900 DIMENSIONS Height: 15.75 inches (40.01 cm) Diameter: 10.5 inch...
Ceramic
Antique Walrath Pottery Vase With Tree Pattern Signed C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Walrath Pottery Vase With Tree Pattern Signed C1920 Measures - 2 3/4" x 4 3/8" x 4 3/8"
Pottery
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 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
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 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 texture, characteristic of the...
Pottery
Vintage Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar Signed By Rafael Silveira C1970
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Mexican Mata Ortiz Pottery Jar Signed By Rafael Silveira C1970 Measures - 5.25"H x 7"W x 7"D
Pottery
