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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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Rookwood Pottery: Wiedemann Beer Mug
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Wiedemann Beer Mug
by Caza Sikes
Est: $200- $300
$1002 Bids
Rookwood Pottery: Green Over Red Group
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Green Over Red Group
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $200
$602 Bids
Vintage 1929 Rookwood Art Pottery #6059 Glossy Green Elephant Candlestick
May 26, 5:00 PM EDT
Vintage 1929 Rookwood Art Pottery #6059 Glossy Green Elephant Candlestick
by One Source Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$302 Bids
Rookwood Pottery: Single Egyptian Bookend
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Single Egyptian Bookend
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
Rookwood Pottery: Catherine Covalenco
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Catherine Covalenco
by Caza Sikes
Est: $400- $600
$2001 Bid
Rookwood Pottery: Z-Line
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Z-Line
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
Rookwood Pottery: Bengal Brown
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Bengal Brown
by Caza Sikes
Est: $150- $250
$701 Bid
Rookwood Pottery: Harriet Strafer
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Harriet Strafer
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
Rookwood Pottery: Owl Bookends
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Owl Bookends
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $150
$501 Bid
Rookwood Pottery: Mat White Group
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery: Mat White Group
by Caza Sikes
Est: $60- $100
$301 Bid
Large Rookwood Faience Norse Motif Jardiniere
Jun 07, 10:00 AM EDT
Large Rookwood Faience Norse Motif Jardiniere
by Concept Art Gallery
Est: $300- $800
$2001 Bid
Rookwood Pottery 1986 Dealer Display Sign
Jun 04, 10:00 AM EDT
Rookwood Pottery 1986 Dealer Display Sign
by Caza Sikes
Est: $100- $200
$501 Bid
Rookwood Art Pottery Footed Vase #949 D, 1911
Jun 08, 10:00 AM PDT
Rookwood Art Pottery Footed Vase #949 D, 1911
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $150- $200
$1200 Bids
Rookwood Glazed Pottery Ewer by Marian Francis Hastings Smalley 1899 #499
Jun 08, 10:00 AM PDT
Rookwood Glazed Pottery Ewer by Marian Francis Hastings Smalley 1899 #499
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $200- $250
$1600 Bids
Rookwood Glazed Art Pottery Miniature Pitcher by Jeanette Swing, 1889 Olive Leaf
Jun 08, 10:00 AM PDT
Rookwood Glazed Art Pottery Miniature Pitcher by Jeanette Swing, 1889 Olive Leaf
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $200- $250
$1500 Bids
Rookwood Glazed Pottery Vase by Edith Regina Felton #843C, 1900. Flowers
Jun 08, 10:00 AM PDT
Rookwood Glazed Pottery Vase by Edith Regina Felton #843C, 1900. Flowers
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $200- $250
$1500 Bids
Rookwood Pottery Vellum Glazed Vase by Elizabeth Barrett 1930 #130
Jun 08, 10:00 AM PDT
Rookwood Pottery Vellum Glazed Vase by Elizabeth Barrett 1930 #130
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $400- $500
$3000 Bids
Rookwood Pottery Bowl by Louise Abel 1920 #2287
Jun 08, 10:00 AM PDT
Rookwood Pottery Bowl by Louise Abel 1920 #2287
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $300- $400
$2500 Bids
Rookwood Vellum Pottery Vase by Lorinda Epply, #1357EV, 1911 Leaves
Jun 08, 10:00 AM PDT
Rookwood Vellum Pottery Vase by Lorinda Epply, #1357EV, 1911 Leaves
by Taylor & Harris
Est: $300- $400
$2500 Bids
Carl Schmidt for Rookwood Pottery, Fine and Monumental scenic Vellum vase with the Canadian Rockies, Calgary
Jun 03, 11:00 AM CDT
Carl Schmidt for Rookwood Pottery, Fine and Monumental scenic Vellum vase with the Canadian Rockies, Calgary
by Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Est: $4,000- $6,000
$3,5000 Bids
Rookwood Pottery, Standard Glaze pitcher and mug
Jun 03, 11:00 AM CDT
Rookwood Pottery, Standard Glaze pitcher and mug
by Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Est: $700- $900
$500 Bids
Lenore Asbury, attribution for Rookwood Pottery, Large Vellum vase / lamp base with tulips
Jun 03, 11:00 AM CDT
Lenore Asbury, attribution for Rookwood Pottery, Large Vellum vase / lamp base with tulips
by Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Est: $800- $1,200
$4000 Bids
Sara Sax for Rookwood Pottery, Early Vellum vase with poppies
Jun 03, 11:00 AM CDT
Sara Sax for Rookwood Pottery, Early Vellum vase with poppies
by Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Est: $400- $600
$2000 Bids
Anna Marie Valentien for Rookwood Pottery, Rare Modeled Mat vase with two nudes
Jun 03, 11:00 AM CDT
Anna Marie Valentien for Rookwood Pottery, Rare Modeled Mat vase with two nudes
by Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$7500 Bids

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