Rustic Decorative Boxes
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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn 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 furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautifully-aged wooden container dates to the late 19th century and was used to transport and store a nutritious butter made from yak’s milk. Food was scarce on the Mongolian s...
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Elm
19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen.
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with brass details, partial opening top and petite bracket feet. This rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th centur...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Brass Details and Partitioned Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian handmade jewelry box from the 19th century with brass hardware, bracket feet and partitioned interior. Created in India during t...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
French Majolica Box Dog in a Kennel Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica box dog in a kennel signed Choisy le Roi , circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vintage Boho Round Lidded Wood Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic vintage Boho Wood box. A chic round shape with a hand finished surface. Rustic in feel with beautiful wood grain detail. Acquired from a NY estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early 19th century Swedish carved oak lidded box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish carved oak lidded box circa 1800.
Interesting find from one of our buying trips, naive carved/turned box made from solid oak. Still functional as an ever...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century French Grape Crate
Located in High Point, NC
A tangible artifact of the past, this antique grape crate reflects the authentic practices of winemaking and grape harvesting in early 20th-century France. Equipped with sturdy metal...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Redwood Burlwood Box
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful vintage redwood burlwood decorative arts box. Hand carved into a rectangular shape with a natural live edge on one side.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20thC Pyrographic French Grape Basket with Grape Clusters
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 20thC four sided pyrographic & carved French grape basket with a grape cluster motif.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1950's Haig & Haig Wooden Whisky Crate
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Haig & Haig wooden whiskey crate with lettering on four sides circa 1950s.
Interior dimensions roughly
12.375” x 12.5” x 9.25”h
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
1950's White Horse Cellar Scotch Wooden Whisky Crate
Located in West Chester, PA
A nice vintage White Horse Cellar Scotch Whiskey wooden crate circa 1956
Interior dimensions roughly
14”x12.25”x 11”h
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica deer tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Portuguese Majolica Pumpkin
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Portuguese Majolica Pumpkin Mustard Pot signed A.Cunha Caldas da Rainha.
H / 4 inches , Diameter / 4.5 inches.
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Distressed Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box is a captivating piece that effortlessly transports us to a bygone era. Crafted in Sweden during the final decade of the 18th century, it ex...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box circa 1870.
Practical piece of rustic swedish living. Simply designed for bread and food storage. Later paint.
Some minor losses ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine, Paint
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
This attractive piece can be put to many uses, with Christmas and Thanks Giving just around the corner, it would make a great Table D...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cedar
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box exudes rustic charm and historical character. Crafted in Sweden during the waning years of the 18th century, this antique treasure showcases...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box is a captivating artifact that transports us to a bygone era. Originating from the final decade of the 18th century in Sweden, it boasts a t...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish pine log box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century swedish pine log box circa 1870.
Fine example of swedih rustic furniture that was made with available timbers and still functioning after all this time.
Made by securi...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
1950's John Begg Scotch Whisky Wooden Crate
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage John Begg Blue Cap Blended Scotch Whiskey wooden crate with lettering on four sides
Circa 1950s.
Interior dimensions roughly
11.75”x 15.375” x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Tool Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish painted pine tool box circa 1890.
Rustic made tool box in it's original blue paint. Pine box with painted metalwork on the corners. Metal latch which allows ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Eighteenth Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Eighteenth century Swedish Wedding Box. Rustic Swedish wooden box with iron accents and natural patina. Created in Sweden during the last decade of...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Shaped Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic tine pine work box of large proportions, circa 1850.
Shaped and metal bound edges and hinges. Original handles and paint.
Hinges have broken, which could be fixed but pr...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
18th Century Swedish Wooden Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 18th c...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Small 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Metal Bound Dome Top Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box circa 1870.
Original painted dome top chest of small proportions. Superb opportunity to own a decorative piece to...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Small Vintage Dome Topped Box, Indian, Desk Tidy, Pen Case, Art Deco, circa 1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage dome topped box. An Indian, stained pine and brass desk tidy or pen case, dating to the late Art Deco period, circa 1940.
Fascinating and petite box with e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Small Scandinavian 19th Century Painted Pine Dome Top Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870.
Character painted pine box with black painted strap work and handle. Working lock and key, but is a lock you...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid-19th Century Small Swedish Dome Top Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Small Swedish dome top box, circa 1860.
Good quality dome top box with shaped sides. In original deep blue paint with black painted metalwork. Lid opens to reveal a c...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Natural Edge Hand Made Wooden Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand made natural edge lidded box. Beautifully finished lid opens to reveal a hidden padded storage compartment.
Year: 1960s
Style: Rustic / Primitive
Dimensions: 3.25" t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Majolica French Ceramic Cow Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cow tureen circa 1940 signed Caugant.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Green Glass Cabbage Box, Circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
French green glass cabbage box, Circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass
Spice or Salt Cellar with Spoon and Attached Sliding Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A spice holder or salt cellar. The top revolves but is attached and comes with a hand made wooden spoon for taking salt or spices.. a lovely piece and de...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique French Wrought Iron Chest Wine Storage Rack for 28 Bottles
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH WROUGHT-IRON DOMED CHEST WINE STORAGE RACK
Circa late 19th/early 20th century; for storing 28 bottles
Item # 209GJY07K
A fantastic and rather unusual wrought-iron wine storage rack styled as a domed chest, it features wide shaped straps welded to curved and squared bar with curled iron elements throughout. The front of the chest retains an early lock and key, opening and dropping down on hanging chains to give access to the 28 bottles of wine that can be stored inside. It retains a wonderful early surface with chaotic oxidization and the effects of rust throughout the overall green and blue-ish patina. Circa the late 19th to early 20th century.
Measurements: 23" H x 14 1/2" D x 28 7/8" W
Condition Report:
In as-found rough antique...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Faience Pate Tureen with Rabbits, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience pate tureen with rabbits Circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Decorative Rustic Chic Wooden Boxes
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous painted wooden decorative boxes from the early 1920s Rustic Chic period, made in Italy.
The boxes are small and are useful for organizing and arr...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Faience Lidded Pot Box With Dog Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience lidded pot box with dog circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Faience
Rustic Continental Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Continental mahogany rectangular box with a carved border and trim with 5 circle design top.
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure has a square f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Large Handmade Wooden Tool Box, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A large handmade wooden toolbox with steel handle and lock. Refinished in an oil and wax finish.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture c.194...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Caddy with Buckle and Snap Closure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traveler's caddy or basket with buckle and snap closure Durable vinyl outer has a woven-leather look to it. This piece has a handle on top for easy carrying. Interior is fabric. This piece is a complement to any room, for decorative stacking purposes or for practical use. A nice place to stash a small art supply...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Plastic
Vintage Wood & Bone Inlay Dome Top Jewelry Casket Treasure Chest Trinket Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century jewlery casket or trinket box. Beautifully designed in the form of a dome top trunk with exotic wood and striped bone inlay. Feat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
19th Century Wabi-Sabi Caddy
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming 19th century American caddy or tool box with the best whimsical wabi-sabi inspired natural bentwood hickory handle. Perfect for holding napkins, flatware, or o...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early 20th C. Farmers Market Trunk C.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A rustic wooden dairy farm box used to sell cheese at farmers markets from O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy in Sonoma.
Creator O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy.
Date o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rustic Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Carved Rosettes and Small Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian antique wooden treasure box from the 19th century, with iron braces, carved rosettes and petite feet. Created in India duri...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique rattan lunch basket from the early 20th century, with bamboo tripartite handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Swedish 1790s Rustic Oval Top Wooden Box with Iron Accents and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 18th c...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Chinese Rattan over Wood Rectangular Box or Low Side Table
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese rattan box from the mid-20th century, great to be used as a low side table. Created in China during the mid-century period, this rattan box features a rectangular lid opening to reveal a convenient storage space. With its clean lines and rustic presence, this vintage Chinese box...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish 19th Century Birchwood Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century birchwood veneer jewelry box.
The box has a heart of brass for keyhole and knob hardware of antler.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Birch
Provincial Footed Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container has an unusual hourglass shape, with a square base and a tapered upper half divided into three compartments. The exterior is co...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wood container dates to the early 20th century and was used to store rice and other grains. The lidded container has a rounded body with a short footed base, constr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details and incised motifs. Created in India during the 1...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Rustic Indian 19th Century Compartmented Box with Iron Details and Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details and carved motifs. Created in India during the 19...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rustic Buddha box stand table is a late 19th century offering box. Significant Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's a...
Category
1890s Thai Antique Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rustic decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic decorative boxes 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 decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Michel Caugant, A. Hoffman Co., Antonio Alves Cunha, and Erik Gustafson. 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 decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $130 and tops out at $8,750 while the average work can sell for $495.
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