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 French Half Round Window Casement/ Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this large antique French painted wood half round window casement has been repurposed as a mirror. This gorgeous antique French half...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Pot Racks, 19th Century Wrought Iron Soil Aerators
Located in Dallas, TX
Located in our flagship 25,000 square foot Baton Rouge showroom, NOT our 25,000 square foot Dallas Design District showroom.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chinese Coil Pickling Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for pickling foods, this mid-20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a dark glaze. Subtle ridges suggest that the bowl was fashioned by coiling flatten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
English Oak Bucket with Brass Handle and Horizontal Braces, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bucket from the late 19th century, with brass handle and braces. Born in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this ch...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hand-Carved Thai Wooden Temple Bells on Stands, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Thai wooden temple bells on custom stands from the early 20th century (possibly older). This pair of hand-carved temple bells are minimally adorn, having a more rustic appe...
Category
20th Century Thai Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Wooden Indonesian Brown Mortar Planter from the Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique wood Indonesian planter of rustic appearance from the early 20th century. Born in Indonesia and probably created to be a mortar used to store or grind up food, this wooden...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Iron Bucket with Handle Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful antique Industrial iron metal bucket can be used for logs, kindling, fireplace tools or put a piece of glass, wood or stone on top an...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Grain Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic sculptural 19th century grain mortar of one piece of wood with a wonderful patina that glows! Would be an incredible waste paper basket in a powder room or office. Could ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Rustic Wooden Planter Box with Weathered Patina and Chiseled Body
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian rustic wooden planter box from the early 20th century with nicely weathered appearance. Born in India during the early years of th...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Earthenware Censer or Small Stove
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Featuring a large lidded body decorated with lion heads on each corner depicted with open mouths where heat escapes. This thick glazed ceramic urns has openings on each side large en...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Unique Pair of Polished River Rock Sinks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of river rock wash basins. This pair of sinks have each been carved from a single, natural river rock boulder. Each sink has a polished bowl with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
English Oak 1880s Circular Planter with Brass Braces Mounted on Splaying Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak circular planter from the late 19th century, with later legs and brass accents. Born during the fourth quarter of the 19th century, thi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Chinese Grand Courtyard Doors, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of monumental 20th century doors from Beijing measure over 10 feet in height and feature graphic braces and star medallions that were communist symbols during the Mao era. One door has a smaller passage door that hinges and opens through the lower section. This was an ingenious way for an individual to enter the property without having to bear the weight of the entire door. When large carts...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Elm
American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Rustic Country House Benches
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
Created solely out of teak branches this pair of benches are fabulous and totally unique country house style garden seats of grand proportions.
Finished in a country house paint wa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint, Gesso
Pair of Polychrome Italian Metal and Glass Foliate Tables
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful decorative painted metal tables, with circular glass tops. The plant form bases include corn cobs, leaves, and flowers. Unusual made in Italy tables, suitable for indoor or...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Ben Davis Rustic Andirondack Style Twig Fire Screen
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Adirondack-style (19/20th Century) twig filigree framed fire screen stand with paisley upholstery (Attributed to Ben Davis)
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Twig
Industrial-Style Plank Top Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rustic country style coffee table has an antique French factory wood pellet uniquely constructed with eight wood planks bolted together...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Folky Fireplace Grate with Horseshoe Decorations
Located in New York, NY
Folky Blacksmith made fireplace log holder grate with horseshoes mounted on the front as decoration. Unique handmade item in the Rustic style.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Apache" round back Armchairs with a paisley upholstered round seat above a lattice design base. (signed with brand: OLD HICKORY)
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Continental Iron & Wood Fernery
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Continental style (20th Cent) iron simulated wood design fernery with an oval base holding a liner supported on a pedestal base. (att: JEAN-MICHEL FRANK)
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Continental Twig 10-Arm Planter
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Continental (19th Cent) natural twig form 10 arm plant stand with shelf.
Category
19th Century European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Twig
English Decorative Fence Section, circa 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920's English fence section in a wonderful old green paint. Perfect as a decorative element in your garden or?
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Pair of Bradley and Hubbard American Country Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Country (19th Century) wrought iron andirons with sunburst and face design (BRADLEY & HUBBARD) (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Fence Section, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880-1920 English fence section that could be used as an interesting garden element, or possible a twin headboard?
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Large Poured Stone Deer Lawn Statuary
Located in New York, NY
Cement garden deer in old paint surface. Wonderful patina, scale and presence. Missing antlers, minor damage to tail and expected wear to finish.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
19th C. Rustic Plant Stand
Located in New York, NY
Nineteenth century Rustic Continental natural twig form plant stand supported by three legs and featuring ten planters staggered at different levels around a large, centered shelf.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Twig
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1920s) adjustable chaise with woven trim and wheels with linen upholstered cushions with fishing camp scenes (branded: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Wrought Iron Andirons with Scrolls and Twisted Central Fender Crossbar, c. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0545
A pair of antique wrought iron andirons with elaborate scroll and twist details, complete with an original fender crossbar.
Dimensions:
Overall: 25" H. x 16" W. x 30" D.
Bod...
Category
1880s Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Victorian Faux Wood Planters
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic English (Scottish) Victorian porcelain faux wood tree base design round fernery/planter stands.
Category
19th Century Scottish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Copper Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
An antique copper planter. Made of two pieces soldered and secured with copper rivets. At each side is an oval drop handle pressed to give the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Pair of American Iron Cow Brackets
Located in Chicago, IL
Add a touch of rustic charm to your home with these mid-20th-century American iron shelf brackets. Each bracket features the silhouette of a cow surrounded by scrolling leafy vines, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Lloyd Flanders Woven Indoor/Outdoor All Season 5 Piece Patio Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Lloyd Flanders Classic Woven Hunter Green All Season Indoor/Outdoor Patio - 5 Piece Set
Gorgeous vintage Southern charm 5 piece hunter green, woven, all-weather patio/parlo...
Category
Early 2000s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Huge Architectural Salvaged Barn Doors With Sunburst, Hungary circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
This large pair of doors make an impressive architectural statement standing 10' tall with a sunburst pattern in the upper section. Within the cent...
Category
Mid-19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Library Staircase in Natural Wood, France, circa 1940
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting library staircase in natural beech.
It's based on four iron casters, for more convenience when moving.
Solid and in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
1920s French Wood and Metal Garden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden bench with metal frame was produced in France, circa 1920. Nicely distressed, the charming bench offers a slender silhouette, invigorated by splay legs curved inw...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
3 Pc. Pine Wood Folding Picnic Table Set W/ Red Painted Compact Metal Legs 1900s
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1900's pine wood 3-pc folding picnic table set. This set comes complete with table and two benches made of pine with red painted metal foldin...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
English Bath Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An English bath stone fireplace. The moulded jambs and frieze with rustic patina. Circa 1900.
Measures: Shelf width: 1383 mm 54 ½"
Overall heigh...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Antique French Half Round Window Casement/ Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this large antique French half round wood window casement has been repurposed as a mirror. This gorgeous antique French half-moon window/mirror features a wood casem...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Antique Massive Elmwood Loft Ladder or Stairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old elmwood stairs made in mortise and tenon construction. Very sturdy. When standing up as it would if installed, it measures 119 inches tall. Each step/tread measures 9 inches deep...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Elm
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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