Rustic Building and Garden Elements
RUSTIC STYLE
For some, the phrase “rustic style” suggests a house like “La Pitchoune,” the late chef Julia Child’s cottage in Provence, with its exposed wooden beams and well-worn antique furniture. For others, rustic furnishings and decor prompt images of a place like the Lake Placid Lodge in Upstate New York, with its stone fireplaces and knotty pine paneling. Indeed, rustic furniture design takes many forms: twig furniture, a plank trestle table, a hand-stitched quilt, a chandelier made of deer antlers.
The rustic style originated in the late 1800s in England, where it was heavily influenced by Romanticism. By the 20th century, it had spread to the United States, adopted by wealthy New Yorkers and the National Park Service alike. Although there are many categories of rustic furniture, one of the most popular and familiar manifestations of the style is Adirondack furniture and the low-slung 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn reclaimed wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.
Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic wares help bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.
As you can see on 1stDibs, vintage rustic chairs, dining tables and other pieces of rustic furniture offer endless inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Unique antique wrought iron stair railing sandblasted and galvanized some years ago to protect it against rust.
We are happy to a...
Category
1890s European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Spanish Large Terracotta Vessel from the Late 19th Century
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
An antique Spanish large terracotta vessel from the late 19th century. This bulb-shaped vessel has thick round lips at the top opening followed by ribbed trimming around the perimete...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Large Wheat Basket Made With Esparto Grass or Hemp, Garden Ornaments Pot Cover
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Beautiful old handmade piece
In central Spain, in this case specifically in Los Campos de Castilla and which was used to store wheat or grain and the harvest in general. His name in ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Natural Fiber
Antique French Cast Iron Crucifix
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A beautifully ornate Antique French Cast Iron Crucifix. Indoor or Outdoor ornament.
Ready to set into any base. This French cruficix is decor...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Trunk Triangular Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brown Leather Farmhouse Fireplace Log Bag Holder Carrier Case 34"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brown leather country farmhouse fireplace log holder / carrier case.
Dimensions:
34" x 15" (Length x Width)
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Leather
French Vage Faux Bois Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Hand Carved Marble Container Sink Basin Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
This antique 18th century marble basin is hand carved out one piece of stone. It's ideal for water plants, succulents, orchids or sculptural birdbath. It has been drilled for a drain...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Vintage Faux Bois Planter
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Vintage Branch Triangular Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rustic Stone Fireplace Surround From France For Authentic Interior Creation
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic stone fireplace surround from the 17th Century.
The beige hard limestone brings instant French slow living feeling in the room.
Measureme...
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Trunk Table Base with Bark Exterior
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Robinson Ransbottom Stoneware Blue Crown Pottery 8 Gallon Crock Pot 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Robinson Ransbottom blue crown eight gallon stoneware pottery crock pot with metal and wood handles.
Dimensions:
15” x 13.75” x 17.5” (Width ...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Trunk Table Base with Bark Exterior
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Early 20th C English Wood Bench with Green Metal Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1910 bench has a green metal frame and slat wood seat and back rest. Great curves and patina to painted finish on metal frame. Wood and metal show wear U...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Mediterranean Style Aluminum Swivel and Tilt Black Tuscan Garden Patio Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Style Aluminum Swivel and Tilt Black Tuscan Garden Patio Chairs - a Pair Circa Late 20th century. Measurements: 37" H x 26.5" W x 26" D x 25” Seat height x 25” Arm hei...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Garden Trug (Panier), early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique French Garden Trug (Panier), early 20th Century. Hand-crafted wood gathering basket with iron handle. Stenciled initials 'JD'. Impressed initials 'JPV'.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Galvanized Tin Cowboy Wash Tub
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, galvanized tin, cowboy wash tub circa 1890's is a gorgeous addition to any rustic, primitive or industrial decor. The full sized tub tapers from 27 inches to 14 inches and s...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Tin
Large Sculptural African Dogan Ladder
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive vintage carved wood architectural ladder carved by Dogan people to access their dwellings. Mounted on a 12 x 15 base, the ladder is now a sculptural piece of African art.
Category
1950s Sahrawi Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Farmhouse Green Wooden Trug
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming country farmhouse wooden tool box trug painted in a beautiful green. This piece would be ideal as a craft organizer, silverware holder, or g...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Early 20th Century Japanese Cast Bronze Figure of a Rooster
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century cast bronze figure of a rooster with good patina and traces of original gilding. Cast with nicely detailed feathers and in an alert posture.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Beautifully Rustic Vintage American Shutter of Nicely Distressed Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American large-size rustic wooden shutter. This vintage wooden shutter has a nice distressed look with beautifully aged wood finish that would...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Watering Can with Spout
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming rustic watering can with long spout.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Tin
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky grey-black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface....
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Vintage French Concrete Faux Bois Split-Log Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in France during the mid-1900s, this rectangular-shaped jardinière boasts sturdy log-like legs that sit atop a tree trunk-shaped base. The piece features intricate, high-...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Mid Century South West Green Metal Patio or Garden Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mid-century green metal patio or garden chairs. In the south, these patinated beauties are usually found around ranches or farms. Lovingly patinaed over time, they have a l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Spanish Carved Wood Lattice Rustic Doors, Pair
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Spanish 19th century cupboard rustic doors with lattice and carved panels, early 19th century.
These antique doors come from a cottage house in Galicia at the North coast of Spain. They were part of an antique lattice...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
1850s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Solid Brass Fireplace Tools with Horse Head Handles and Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Brass fireplace tools, a poker and a shovel with handles and a stand that have carved horse heads . Each handle also has eyelets for hanging elsewhere if necessary.
Wonderful...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ancient Hand-Crafted Portuguese Washbasin, Pot, Garden Elements, Rustic, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient; Hand-crafted; Portuguese ceramics; Stone Sinks; Garden sculpture; Planters; Jardinieres; Plantpot; Garden accessories; Garden elements, Patina, Rustic 1940's
Ancient hand-crafted Portuguese Washbasin from the 1940s. This style of pottery is very rare and has an incredibly charismatic patina to it. Originally used for storing water from nearby rivers to wash up. Can also be used as a pot for plants...
Category
1940s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Early 20th Century Organic Hand-Crafted Indian Charka Spinning Wheel.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Example of An Antique Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Indian Hardwood Spinning Wheel or Charka.
The tabletop or floor charkha is one of the oldest known forms of the spinning wheel...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
19th Century Moroccan Rustic Door On Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Moroccan smaller-sized carved wood door from the late 19th century on custom stand. This antique door from Morocco has a wonderfully rustic appearance, with hand-carved accents and...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Wooden Cog or Gear Part
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden piece of a gear or a wooden Cog. An old architectural Element. These pieces are wonderful filler on a side table or console table that is telling an interesting story. Th...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Vintage Sunflower Metal Ornamental Garden Stakes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of vintage rusted metal sunflower garden stakes. Wonderful rust patina. Tall stakes with large leaves topped with sunny sunflowers. Pleasing addi...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pr. Early Forged Iron Andirons 18th - Early 19th C Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of hand forged iron andirons, probably Continental.possibly French in origin, early 19th C or 18th C vintage. The andirons feature...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage German Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two folding benches with original paint. Great size and color...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century Belgian Concrete Planters, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Weathered, pockmarked, and brimming with unique character, this pair of antique planters, created in 20th century Belgium, impart a timeless and delightful energy. A subtly organic, ...
Category
20th Century Belgian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
19th century zinc weathervane, American
Located in New York, NY
Antiques Zinc and Copper Weathervane from and old church in Connecticut..
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Zinc
Italian Ceramic Flower or Plant Holder Planter Cachepot with Fruit & Vine Design
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white glazed ceramic terracotta flower or plant pot holder planter cachepot with fruit and vine design, Rustic European, circa late-20th century, Firenze (Florence), Italy...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Lombok Crafts Indonesian Terracotta Clay Pottery Graduating Pot Jugs- Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lombok Crafts Indonesian Terracotta Clay Pottery Graduating Pot Jugs- Set of 3. Item features 3 graduating sizes, attractive fired finish, very nice set, quality craftsmanship, grea...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Andrianna Shamaris Rare Antique Teak Wood Tall Shutters
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful antique shutters with the remnants of the original color, over the natural aged teak wood. Circa 1940. Full dimensions; 100” high x 44” wide x 1.5 thick frame, p...
Category
1940s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Brass-Bound Wooden Wine Cooler or Bucket from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English wine cooler or bucket constructed of patinated oak wood staves with brass banding originally used for the presentation of wine and champagne but also attractive as a planter pot for flowers...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Metal
Rare Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently acquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently acquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Antique Japanese Hibachi Coffee Table Base or Planter, Glass Top Not Included
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic versatile Japanese hibachi, perfect to be used as a planter, or a coffee table. Experience the fusion of Eastern craftsmanship and adaptable design with this antique Japanese hibachi, a charming artifact from a bygone era, now reimagined as a multifunctional piece for contemporary living. This rustic treasure serves as a striking symbol of Japanese tradition, exuding an allure that resonates with both history enthusiasts and design aficionados.
Once used to heat homes and cook food, this hibachi’s robust structure and aged patina now make it an eye-catching centerpiece that could serve as an intriguing planter or a distinctive coffee table. The photo showcases the hibachi paired...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently acquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Metal
Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently aquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by I...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Metal
Rustic building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Alabama Sawyer, Old Hickory Furniture Company, Andrianna Shamaris, Boisset Pottery, and Anduze. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $65 and tops out at $34,500 while the average work can sell for $1,515.
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