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.
Early 20th Century Pink S. Hublet Art Pottery Tea Pot
Located in Houston, TX
This is a beautiful stoneware vase by S. Hublet, made in Belgium. It has a granite like beige, pink and black surface accented by freeform chevrons on the top and the bottom. The center of this magnificent oversized art pottery tea pot...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Teapot in Ceramic for Les Salins in Pink Color Midcentury, France
By Salins
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Teapot Les Salins France Teapot, designed circa 1950, manufactured circa 1950. Caramic Pink finish, Ceramic handle.
Ceramic
Robert Picault Vallauris Polychromed Ceramic Teapot, circa 1960
By Robert Picault
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Striking ceramic teapot by French ceramicist Robert Picault, signed “RP” beneath the base. Dating to circa 1960, this piece reflects the distinctive and highly recognizable aesthetic...
Enamel
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 8 in
Antique 1890 Rookwood Anna M Valentien Iris Glaze Teapot Coffee Pot Pitcher 8"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood lidded chocolate pot / teapot / coffee pitcher by Anna Marie Valentien. Features Art Nouveau styling with an Autumn toned floral theme. Signed AMV on base. W stan...
Pottery
$495
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 5.5 in
Midcentury Studio Pottery Teapot, Indistinctly Signed, Canada, circa 1970s
Located in Chatham, ON
Midcentury stoneware studio pottery teapot - hand carved/scraped decoration to the exterior - gloss cream glaze - dramatic integrated handle - separate lid - indistinctly signed on t...
Ceramic
$296Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.6 in W 4.3 in D 2.65 in
Rare Mason's Ironstone Miniature Teapot in Plaid Japan rare Pattern, circa 1820
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare Mason's ironstone miniature Teapot in the rare Plaid Japan gilded pattern, which we date to circa 1820. Miniature or toy items of Masons...
Ironstone
19th Century English Majolica Teapot
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Vibrant and whimsical late 19th century Majolica teapot with yellow background. The geranium decoration on the front and back with acorn finial.
Majolica
George Jones Blossom Teapot And Cover
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica teapot which features apple leaves and blossom. Colouration: turquoise, brown, green, are predominant. English diamo...
Majolica
Vintage James Kent Fenton Du Barry Chintz Floral Teapot Made in England
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage James Kent Fenton Du Barry Chintz Floral Teapot Made in England Collectible vintage James Kent Ltd. "Du Barry" Chintz Teapot with lid. This beautiful chintz coffee pot is completely covered with flowers in shades of light and dark pink, cream and pale yellow and periwinkle blue on a creamy white ground with gold trim. Vibrantly multi-colored floral chintz pattern on a creamy white background with metallic gold accents in the "Du Barry pattern." Impressed mark "James Kent, England, Granville, 2 Pt." , with globe backstamp mark "Old Foley James Kent...
Ceramic
Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat Glazed Ceramic Teapot
By Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat
Located in New York, NY
A ceramic lidded teapot by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat featuring a spherical body decorated with dynamic sculptural ribs, an inventive crescent-shaped han...
Ceramic
Chinese Miniature Porcelain Teapot with Silver Overlay 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinese miniature teapot offers porcelain vessel with hand painted figures, housed in silver overlay having figures, signed as photographed, 20th century Measures- 4.25''H x 5''W ...
Silver
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
Large Chinese Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Lidded Urn 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Chinese Rose Medallion Enameled Porcelain Lidded Urn with Garden & Genre Scenes, 20thC Measures - 13 1/2"h x 8"w x 8"d A finely crafted Chinese Rose Medallion enameled porcelain lidd...
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vase with Wooden Base Signed 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vase from the 20th century, featuring intricate floral and vine patterns in vibrant colors. The ...
Porcelain
Antique Mt. Washington School Cranberry Hobnail Glass Water Pitcher C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Mt. Washington School Cranberry Hobnail Glass Water Pitcher with Applied Handle C1900 Measures - 7 1/2" x 7 7/8" x 6 3/8" A fine example of glassware in the manner of Mt. Was...
Glass
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
