140-Years of Women Artistry
Maria Longworth Storer Nichols made history on Thanksgiving Day in 1880 – founding the first large manufacturing enterprise led by a woman in the United States. With the courage to open her own pottery, Maria helped to launch the art pottery movement in America. Within a decade, Rookwood gained international acclaim, rivaling European and Asian potteries that had been in existence for hundreds (even thousands) of years.
Brighten Up Your Space
Effortlessly elevate your space for the season with NEW Hand-Thrown Lanterns and Planters!
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Hand-Thrown for Any Occassion
From one-of-a-kind mugs, platters, bowls, and vases in all glazes and sizes—there is something for all.
See The Rookwood Difference
Rookwood is located in a 88,000 square foot production facility in the bustling Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Our master artisans proudly create one-of-a-kind, awe-inspiring designs used within the modern home.
Our Hand Thrown Heritage
Founded in 1880 by pioneering artist Maria Longworth-Nichols Storer, Rookwood quickly became a world-renowned ceramics studio, attracting the attention of famed artists and ceramicists all over the world. Today our artisans continue the Rookwood time-honored tradition of creating the highest quality pottery in the United States.
Handcrafted Detailing
Stunning artistry comes to life when intricate carved motifs and expertly hand-painted details are paired with our iconic Rookwood glazes, making no two pieces alike.
Iconic Rookwood Glazes
Each of our Hand-Thrown items are expertly glazed by hand using Rookwood’s proprietary glaze formulas, made up of minerals and elements found in the Earth.