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
Rather Large Vintage French Vineyard Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large vintage French handwoven vineyard basket from Bordeaux, with three loop handles and a fun wonky shape. Perfect for storing extra blankets and pillows...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Natural Fiber
18th Century French Riveted Copper Confectioner's Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
An 18th century French copper confectioner's pot with wonderfully forged handles, a thick rolled rim, and a circular patch at the bottom with the most elaborate hand-hammered rivets...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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 Objects
Materials
Steel
French Majolica Triple Branches Vase, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica triple branches rustic vase circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Provincial Chinese Washing Stick, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in the mid-19th century in China's Shanxi province, this fruitwood washing stick would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles. Used to beat we...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Dramatic Large Unusual Swedish Wood Bowl
Located in Kramfors, SE
Large unusual wood bowl with an organic shape just as nature made it. The bowl is a hollowed piece of wood that’s been made from one single piece. There ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 2 Early 20th Century Rustic Glass Bottles
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 2 early 20th century glass bottles.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century French Wicker Basket With Metal
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Wicker basket with Metal.
Wood border.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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 Objects
Materials
Iron
Terra Cotta Vessel with Decorative Ruffle Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-sized hand thrown terra cotta vessel with natural matte finish. Classic amphora shape with decorative ruffle neck and thatched stripe detail.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Portuguese Mafra Palissy Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Portuguese Palissy plate with large alligators, lizards and beatles searching through mossy tuft. Marked on the back Mafra, Caldas.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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 Objects
Materials
Plastic
Italian Gold Wire Wicker Compote Basket with Scalloped Edge
Located in New York, NY
An Italian gold tone wire wicker basket, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. A lightweight wire wicker compote with scalloped edge. Metal is a light rose/gold hue. A great piece ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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 Objects
Materials
Bone, Hardwood
Set of Seven Coquillage Oysters Baskets in Iron Wire
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Seven Vintage Metal Wire Coquillage baskets, France, 1960s.
Traditional metal baskets used by french oyster farmers at low tide for harvest.
Very good vintage condition and...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
1900s, French Wooden Horse with Saddle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden horse was crafted in France, circa 1900. Beautifully distressed, this svelte colt exhibits a joyous smile and an eye-catching ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Rope Basket Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Large Rope and Cork Fruits Basket Audoux Minet.
20.2 inches Lenght.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Cork
Rustic Swedish 1890s Two-Toned Wicker Tapering Basket with Large Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish two-toned wicker basket from the late 19th century, with two large handles and brass lock. Charming us with its rustic appearance and contrasti...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Ram's Horn Wall Mount Folk Art Antler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful mounted ram's horn wall-hanging. A nice alternative to the skull look - these horns have been mounted to a shaped piece of wood. This brings an overall softness to the piec...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Horn, Wood
Bronze Model of a Soldier W Horn on Malachite Base
Located in New York, NY
Bronze model of a soldier blowing a horn on a malachite base, unsigned.
Dimensions 7.25” H x 4” W x 2.75” D.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
18th Century American Turned Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 18th century American turned wood tray with a wide rim, wonderful incised lines on the exterior, and a patina only time can bestow.
Category
18th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Handcarved Tramp Art Photo Frame Rustic Style, Austria circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, extraordinary designed Tramp Art photo frame from the very early 20th century in Austria. Elaborately made out basswood around 1900, t...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Softwood
Val Saint Lambert Crystal Bowl Catchall with Animal Steer Bull Rustic Belgium
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Belgian crystal round bowl with debossed steer bull animal by luxury crystal Maison, Val Saint Lambert, circa mid to late-20th century, Belgium. Steer bull at center of...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
White Wicker Bicycle Plant Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
A small white wicker plant stand in the shape of a bicycle. A round plant holder is positioned where the seat would be. Three wheels are decor...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Rustic Spanish Wall Chandelier in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Wall chandelier, circa early 20th century.
By unknown manufacturer, from Spain.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful pat...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Pair of French Majolica Grapes Wall Pockets, Circa 1890
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Pair of French Majolica grapes wall pockets Circa 1890.
possibly Orchies.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Canada Goose Decoys on Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage American Canada Goose decoys on custom stands. The geese are constructed with a carved wood and painted head, and a painted tin body.
Category
Early 20th Century North American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Antique Wicker Green Splint Basket
Located in New York, NY
An antique wicker green splint basket with handles, circa early 20th century, USA. Dimensions: 9.5" Depth x 14.5" Width x 7.75" Height.
For French porc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow, Bentwood
Monumental Italian Earthenware Vessel with Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental antique Italian earthenware vessel. Colors ranging from terra cotta to cream with black splatters. Iron stand included. Sourced outside ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Portuguese Bunnies or rabbits Centerpiece signed Bordallo Pinheiro Circa 1930.
Measures: W / 17.5 inches.
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Mexican Rustic Clay Vessel Bottle Pottery Made in Oaxaca Stripes Folk Art
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This natural color ceramic piece is a faithful copy of an old blown glass bottle, used as a container for wine, mezcal or schnapps. Omar designs this piece highlighting its imperfect...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Antique Brass Milk Can
Located in Pasadena, TX
23? antique brass milk can
Charming antique milk can as from Europe. Container has a top handle and hinged lid. Richly patinated finish throu...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese Lacquered Grain Bucket
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese elmwood grain bucket with a beautiful dark blue lacquer and a wonderful carved wood through tenon handle.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Oversize French Majolica Palissy Fishs Jardiniere, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize French Majolica Palissy fishes jardiniere Circa 1880.
Attributed to Thomas Sergent.
Very rare model, trompe l'oeil wood crate with f...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Shoulder Rice Carrying Yoke with Bamboo and Rattan Baskets
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rice carrying shoulder wooden yoke pole from the early 20th century, with hand-woven rattan baskets and bamboo accents. Charming us with its history and nicely weathered appearance, this Chinese early 20th century shoulder yoke...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
19th Century Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Palissy Jardiniere signed Thomas Sergent.
Decorated with a frog, a fish, a lizard, shells and plants.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
French white terracotta rabbit signed Bavent, circa 1890.
(Normandy).
Size / Length: 9 inches on 4.5 inches, height / 4.8 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Italian 19th Century Patinated Iron Ram's Head Sculpture with Rusty Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wall hanging patinated iron ram's head sculpture from the 19th century, with rusty finish and great finesse in the details. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 Objects
Materials
Wood
Decorative French Painted Tole and Iron Clock Face
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large rustic French decorative clock face featuring a painted tole face with Roman numerals. This is a decorative non-working clock face only and does n...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Mexican Hand Chased Copper Vase by Ignacio Punzo Ángel
By Ignacio Punzo Ángel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Made by Ignacio Punzo Ángel, this copper vase has been hand burnished and chased in a multiple diamond shaped pattern. The Punzo family is well known for their copper and silver craftsmanship. Located in Santa Clara Del Cobre in Mexico, the mastery of copper and silver artwork have been passed down for generations. Brothers Ignacio and Abdón Punzo...
Category
1990s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Rice Jar, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Shaped according to millennia-old prototypes fired in Bronze Age, this early 20th-century ceramic jar from northern China once stored wine and spirits made from rice and grains. Thro...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Cabin Decor Antler Candlestick, Black Forest ca. 1890s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rustic candle holder, made of antlers from the deer decorated with wild boar tusks. The spout is made of turned antler pieces. It is executed in Germany, Black Forest circa 1890. A...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
Rustic Polychromed Wood Candleholder, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A charming candleholder, hand carved in wood and polychromed in natural color. From India. Rustic style, circa 1970. Three available, sold separately.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1959 Brass Container from the Netherlands
Located in Pasadena, TX
22.5? 1959 brass milk can from the De Vechtstreek Region
The Vechtstreek ( Dutch pronunciation: ['v?xt?stre?k]) (Dutch for "Vecht area") is a region in the Dutch provinces of Utrecht and North Holland along the Vecht River between the towns of Utrecht and Amsterdam. Located in the economic heartland of the Netherlands, it is known for its natural environment and history.
Crafted in Europe in 1959. this tall brass container...
Category
20th Century Dutch Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Metal
Vintage Mexican Terracotta Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful vintage Mexican terracotta bowl with two handles, a ruffled lip, two large drip glazed splotches inside. The exterior is unglazed. Perfect f...
Category
20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Majolica Pumpkin Jardiniere Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pumpkin jardiniere signed Onnaing, circa 1890, a reticulated planter with pumpkin flowers signed Onnaing 407.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Stylized Hand-carved Fruit Wood Duck Animal Sculpture Rustic
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern whimsical hand-carved Duck made out of soft Fruit Wood.
Stunning organic animal sculptures for Collectors.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Petite Pair of Dutch 19th Century Ladies' Carved Wooden Clogs with Black Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small pair of antique Dutch carved wooden ladies' clogs from the 19th century, with black paint, square noses, wrinkled tops and small heels. Created in the Netherlands during the ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Green and Yellow Glazed Pottery Hanging Planters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of rustic French pottery hanging planters from the 19th century, with green and yellow glaze. Created in France during the 19th century, each of this pair of hanging planters ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica goose tureen signed on underside Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century, Century Spanish Blown Glass Traditional Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century Spanish blown glass traditional pitcher.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent w...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Majolica Frog Cache Pot Fives Lille Circa 1890
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Frog Cache pot signed Fives Lille Circa 1890.
Measure: Height / 5.5 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large 19th Century Copper Stock Pot or Cauldron
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French hammered copper stock pot with tight fitting riveted handled lid. Hand-wrought iron loop to hang the pot over a fire. Beautiful w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
19th Century American Blacksmith's Anvil on Tree Stump Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 19th century American Blacksmith's iron anvil mounted with nails to it's original tree stump base. The anvil is attached to the stump with several hand-made nails. What a ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 Objects
Materials
Bone, Birch
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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