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Rookwood Pottery Company

Rookwood Pottery was one of the most notable pottery producers in Ohio at the turn of the century. Known for their remarkably diverse designs, Rookwood pottery pieces are some of the most popular among collectors today.

Established in 1880, Rookwood Pottery was the creation of Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, who was inspired to pursue new approaches to pottery following her visit to Philadelphia's Centennial Exhibition in 1876. Borrowing the name of her father's country house, Storer christened her new facility Rookwood and turned to production of art pottery by late that same year.

Rookwood's team of designers innovated in their shapes and glazes, which consistently won over American consumers. From subtle earthen hues to bolder designs inspired by the Japonism trend, Rookwood ceramics experienced ongoing success through the early decades of the 20th century. Now collector's items, Rookwood pottery pieces are a treasured component of any ceramic collection.


Quick Facts

  • Rookwood Pottery Company was a featured exhibitor at the Parisian Exposition Universelle in 1889
  • Rookwood also produced an array of decorative ceramic tiles that were used in significant structures, including Chicago's Monroe Building, which restored all of its Rookwood Pottery tiles in 2012
  • So celebrated is the heritage of Rookwood pottery in Ohio that the Cincinnati Art Museum has an entire gallery of Rookwood works on permanent display

Recommended Items at Auction

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Rare Anna M. Valentien Artist Rookwood Art Pottery Vase
Mar 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Rare Anna M. Valentien Artist Rookwood Art Pottery Vase
by Mebane Antique Auction
Est: $100- $10,000
$21011 Bids
Elizabeth Barrett for ROOKWOOD Art Pottery Vase XXVIII
Apr 08, 4:00 PM EDT
Elizabeth Barrett for ROOKWOOD Art Pottery Vase XXVIII
by Premier Auction Galleries
Est: $250- $450
$14010 Bids
Vintage artist signed Rookwood art pottery vase with birds
Apr 02, 10:00 AM CDT
Vintage artist signed Rookwood art pottery vase with birds
by Thriftiques of Iowa
Est: $10- $1,000
$267 Bids
Rookwood Art Pottery Artist Signed Cabinet Vases
Mar 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Art Pottery Artist Signed Cabinet Vases
by Mebane Antique Auction
Est: $100- $10,000
$1507 Bids
Rookwood 1883 Art Pottery Butterfly Perfume Jug
Mar 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood 1883 Art Pottery Butterfly Perfume Jug
by Mebane Antique Auction
Est: $100- $10,000
$2106 Bids
Vintage artist signed Rookwood art pottery bowl
Apr 02, 10:00 AM CDT
Vintage artist signed Rookwood art pottery bowl
by Thriftiques of Iowa
Est: $10- $1,000
$206 Bids
Rookwood Art Pottery Artist Signed Miniature Pitchers
Mar 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Art Pottery Artist Signed Miniature Pitchers
by Mebane Antique Auction
Est: $100- $10,000
$1405 Bids
Rare Amelia B. Sprague Artist Rookwood Art Pottery Vase
Mar 25, 10:00 AM EDT
Rare Amelia B. Sprague Artist Rookwood Art Pottery Vase
by Mebane Antique Auction
Est: $100- $10,000
$1103 Bids
American Rookwood Pottery Floral Vellum Vase by Elizabeth Lincoln 192
Apr 16, 10:00 AM PDT
American Rookwood Pottery Floral Vellum Vase by Elizabeth Lincoln 192
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $900- $1,200
$7000 Bids
1904 Rose Fechheimer signed Rookwood Vellum glaze vase
Apr 16, 10:00 AM PDT
1904 Rose Fechheimer signed Rookwood Vellum glaze vase
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $400- $500
$3000 Bids
Pair of Rookwood Candle Holders
Mar 26, 1:00 PM EDT
Pair of Rookwood Candle Holders
by Designer Homes of Central Florida
Est: $80- $800
$800 Bids
large antique Rookwood bowl
Mar 27, 10:00 AM EDT
large antique Rookwood bowl
by Yardley Antiques
Est: $200- $250
$800 Bids
Rookwood and Van Briggle Vases
Mar 28, 4:00 PM EDT
Rookwood and Van Briggle Vases
by Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
Est: $100- $500
$500 Bids
1949 Rookwood advertising ashtray
Mar 27, 10:00 AM EDT
1949 Rookwood advertising ashtray
by Yardley Antiques
Est: $400- $500
$1900 Bids
1946 Kataro Shirayamadani Rookwood
Apr 16, 10:00 AM PDT
1946 Kataro Shirayamadani Rookwood
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $800- $1,000
$6000 Bids
1937 Rookwood Pottery Vase
Apr 16, 10:00 AM PDT
1937 Rookwood Pottery Vase
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $150- $200
$1200 Bids
Antique Arts and Crafts Rookwood Art Pottery Vase
Mar 25, 1:00 PM EDT
Antique Arts and Crafts Rookwood Art Pottery Vase
by Kavanagh Auctions
Est: $40- $15,000
$400 Bids
Pair of Rookwood Blue Elephants, C1927
Apr 02, 11:00 AM EDT
Pair of Rookwood Blue Elephants, C1927
by Kaminski Auctions
Est: $500- $800
$2500 Bids
Rookwood Pottery Aesthetic Creamer
Apr 01, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery Aesthetic Creamer
by Alex Cooper
Est: $300- $500
$1500 Bids
VERY LARGE ROOKWOOD POTTERY VASE
Apr 16, 11:00 AM EDT
VERY LARGE ROOKWOOD POTTERY VASE
by White's Auctions
Est: $200- $500
$1000 Bids
Rookwood Pottery Matching Bookends Alt Glazes
Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery Matching Bookends Alt Glazes
by Caza Sikes
Est: $50- $100
$200 Bids
Jens Jensen, Rookwood Pottery
Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT
Jens Jensen, Rookwood Pottery
by Caza Sikes
Est: $50- $100
$200 Bids
Pair of Shallow Rookwood Pottery Vases
Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT
Pair of Shallow Rookwood Pottery Vases
by Caza Sikes
Est: $50- $100
$200 Bids
Elizabeth Barrett, Rookwood Pottery
Apr 12, 10:00 AM EDT
Elizabeth Barrett, Rookwood Pottery
by Caza Sikes
Est: $200- $400
$1000 Bids

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