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Rustic Decorative Objects

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
Two-Spouted Terracotta Canari Vessel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Terracotta African Canari Vessel with Two Spouts Serpent Detail. Cote D’Ivoire, circa 1960.
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1960s African Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. Amazing period piece with a very pure and rustic design. Despite of its high age this candleholder is still very strong. France...
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18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Untitled Carved Hand
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
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20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Extraordinary Yellow Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exquisite beauty of this extraordinary yellow blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1930, this v...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Persian Ceramic Rooster Sculptures, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of of Persian ceramic pottery sculptures depicting standing roosters, each polychrome glazed with Arabic writing to base. Old repair to one tail and some chips to glaze. Dealer...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Drift Timber Wooden Brutalist Sculpture
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful large sculpture made from drift timber, natural form. Very good texture and colour to the wood, aged over time. Would look great either indoor or outdoor. ST1526.
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20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 1900s Humpty Dumpty Circus Clown Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1900S Hand painted Pierrot the cast iron mechanical penny bank clown. Very colorful mechanical bank known as the Humpty Dumpty Bank and shows a clow...
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Early 1900s American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century French Patinated Concrete Faux Bois Split-Log Planter on Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Stage your backyard or garden with this large antique outdoor planter. Crafted in France circa 1950 and rectangular in shape, the heavy jardini...
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete, Iron

Decorative and Rustic Big Storage Basket in Rattan and Wood With Lid.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Crafted in Burma, this charming square rattan and wood basket. Its rustic appeal lies in the skillfully woven that add character to its simple yet elegant design. Whether placed in a...
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1980s Burmese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Bentwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood. In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years.
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood. In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the year...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood. In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years.
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Italian Terracotta Pot Italy circa 1900
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A rustic handmade terracotta pot from the south of Italy. Produced sometime around 1900. In very good condition. This could be used as it is or be made in to a lamp base.
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19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta

Chinese Woven River Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This particular example rema...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Willow

Rose Glazed Ceramic Vase, France
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rose Glazed Ceramic Vessel. Signed by an unknown artist. France, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Original Shoemaker Tool, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Original Shoemaker Tool Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Meta...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Blue Glass Bottle with Wicker Basket, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Blue glass bottle with wicker basket. Manufactured in France, circa 1930. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials...
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Glass

Exceptional Blue Blown Glass Vase - Circa 1940 - Spanish Craftsmanship
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exceptional beauty of this vintage blue blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Created by an unknown Spanish manufacturer circa 1940, this vase rem...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Elegant Amber Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century Spanish Artistry
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your decor with the timeless elegance of this vintage amber blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown Spanish manufacturer, this vase retains its or...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Vintage Amber Blown Glass Oil Cruet - Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Immerse yourself in nostalgia with this beautiful amber blown glass oil cruet dating back to around 1940. This charming piece is a testament to mid-20th-century craftsmanship, evokin...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Near Pair of Gustavian Style Pewter Candlesticks, English, C.1800
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Nice near pair of Georgian round base candlesticks. One is slightly taller English pewter. Probably London maker. Good condition. The measurement given relates to the taller one.
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Early 1800s English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A tall and heavy elmwood mortar; 17th or 18th century. Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabisabi. Measures: Diameter 40 cm. Height 46 cm.
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17th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Small Rustic Carved Wooden Bowl #7, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#7) with a beautiful patina. Lightweight item. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 56 cm x D 25.5 cm x H 8 cm
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Elm

Hand Woven Decorative Southwestern Wicker Storage Basket Hamper Side Table 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Woven wicker basket or side table. Made from wicker with a green, red and tan zig-zag pattern. The basket is lidded making it perfect for use as a side table with interior stora...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shanxi, China to transport their harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, th...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Decorative Rustic Reclaimed Teak Root Wood Floor Vase 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Reclaimed Teak Floor Vase. Great for interior and outdoor use. Dimensions: 22" x 22" x 32"h
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Rustic Wooden Bowl #2, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#2) with a beautiful patina. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 60 cm x D 28 cm x H 9.5 cm
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shanxi, China to transport their harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, th...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Primitive Carved Wood Bowl #1, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#1) with a beautiful patina. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 65 cm x D 28 cm x H 10.5 cm
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Primitive Wooden Bowl #6, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique rustic carved wooden bowl (#6) with a beautiful patina. Heavy item. Additional information: Origin : Latvia Dimensions: W 123 cm x D 48 cm x H 20.5 cm
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Wabi Sabi Carved Wood Bowl #5
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique rustic carved wooden bowl (#5) with a beautiful patina. Heavy item. Additional information: Origin : Latvia Dimensions: W 99 cm x D 40 cm x H 22.5 cm
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Large Natural Teak Driftwood Bowl Centerpiece Basket Planter Jardiniere 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Reclaimed Teak wood bowl or planter. Pieced together from driftwood with a beautiful shape and form. Dimensions: 24" x 24" x 11"h
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Teak

Large Hand Carved Driftwood Sculpture Zues Bust Statue Greek Roman Mythology 29"
Located in Dayton, OH
A large driftwood carving of Zues. Handcarved with natural detail from a very heavy piece of driftwood. In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus is the god of the sky, thunder, and lightnin...
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Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl #3
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#3) with a beautiful patina. Distressed wood, please check the photos. Additional information: Origin: Latvia Dimensions: W 68 cm x D 31.5 cm x...
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shanxi, China to transport their harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, th...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Amber Candle Holder, Latvia 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage large brutalist carved oak wood candle holder with amber decoration (2 pieces). Additional information: Country of manufacture: Latvia Design/Manufacture period: 1970s Dimen...
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20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Charger #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
Portuguese palissy plate or charger with green grasses, coiled snake, grubs, lizard and butterfly. Signed: Jose A. Cunha, Caldas, Rainha, Portugal.
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Two-Face Jug
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this unique Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Two-Faced Jug. Handcrafted by a skilled artist, its unique design reflects the beauty of the natural world, add...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Signed Studio Pottery Man Jug
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this unique Vintage Boho Signed Studio Pottery Man Jug, embodying the spirit of American craftsmanship. Handcrafted by a skilled artist, its unique design ref...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Boho Rustic Studio Pottery Two-Faced Jug
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your décor with this unique Vintage Rustic Studio Pottery Two-Faced Jug, embodying the spirit of American craftsmanship. Handcrafted by a skilled artist, its unique design re...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Vintage In Flight Goose Brass Door Knocker 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage In Flight Goose Brass Door Knocker 1950s. A timeless piece of mid-twentieth-century vintage in flight goose brass door knocker. Solid vintage brass flying mallard door knocke...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1940s Distressed Molcajete Rustic Mexican Stone Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic Vintage Kitchen Molcajete Mexican Stone Bowl Chef's grinding dish Preowned original unrestored distressed condition. Hole in center. 2.75 h x 7.75 Refer to all images shown.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Fine German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900. H / 3 inches. L / 5.5 inches.
Category

Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Early 21st Century Sculptural Hand Turned Wood Candlesticks by Artist Robert Ros
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 3 - elegant turned wood candlestick set by wood artist Robert Rosand. Hand-turned Wood, One 12 inch, one 11 inch and one 10 inch tall. Also include three turned wooden candles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Early 20th Century German Roe Deer Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
These early 20th century German Roe Deer mounts, originating from a prestigious hunting lodge, exude the grandeur and tradition of the sport. Mounted on intricately carved wood plaqu...
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Early 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Dutch Ceramic Handmade Vase “Coral” by Maria Verhaegh, 1997.
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This original ceramic “Coral” Vase was designed and handmade in the 90s by Maria Verhaegh. An artist born in the Netherlands in 1942. In great condi...
Category

1990s Dutch Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The hand chiseled, rustic exterior ...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Black Forest Antler and Brass Candelabra
Located in Cookeville, TN
Fantastic tall natural-shed black forest antler and brass candelabra on wooden base. In the manner of Ralph Lauren. Very well constructed. Great refined rustic look. Stunning centerp...
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Late 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bone

Pair of mid 20th century woven plant stands
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century woven plant stands circa 1950. Good quality pair of Swedish made woven cane plant stands. Made using traditional techniques of weaving between wooden pegs ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane, Reed, Pine

Chinese Provincial Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shanxi, China to transport their harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, th...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century Magnifying Glass With Tripod Antler Handle
Located in Cookeville, TN
Gorgeous standing magnifying glass with metal surround and metal antler detail, sitting on a antler horn tripod base. The glass in great condition. Great for the office or on a shelf!
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Late 20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

English Majolica Grapes Leaves Tobacco Jar circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Grapes Leaves Tobacco Jar or box circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scale Clay Mushroom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand built clay large scale mushroom by ceramic artist Sally Terrell of Santa Barbara, California. Dark, high fired clay, unglazed. Interesting shapes! Perfect conversational piece f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

English Majolica Grapes Leaves Tobacco Jar circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Grapes Leaves Tobacco Jar or box circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Built Clay "Hershey's Kiss" Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand built clay vase with swirls, by ceramic artist Sally Terrell of Santa Barbara, California. Dark, high fired clay, unglazed.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th-19th century hand forged iron candleholder. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics. Southern France, Spain, 18th...
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18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Chinese Stone Kitchen Mortar, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from a single block of limestone, this stone vessel is an early 19th century mortar once used to grind spices, herbs, and other condiments. The hand chiseled, rustic exterior ...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Rustic decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic decorative objects 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 objects 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, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic decorative objects made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include José Alves Cunha, Michel Caugant, Sarreguemines, and Bavent. 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 objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $714.

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