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 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
Japanese Stone Garden Water Basin Chōzubachi
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Chōzubachi is an ornamental water basin found in the traditional Japanese garden. It is used for the ritual washing of the hands and rinsing of the mouth...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
French 1890s Château Villaret Grape Picking Hod with Fleur de Lys Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French grape picking hod from circa 1890 with Château Villaret Vins & Spiritueux label, accented with a fleur-de-lys and the date 1854. Embrace the rustic charm and rich history of...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Hanging Doorway Entry Shoppe Bell with Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful wrought iron bell used as a notification someone has entered or moved a door - could be used at home, in a shop or in a barn. or as a dec...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Metal Patio Bistro Set
Located in Pasadena, TX
Patio Bistro Set.
The Andover cast aluminum Bistro set is a great addition for your outdoor patio or garden. The curves provide not only ornate sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Architectural Gate
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage 40" Architectural Gate
Wrought iron garden gate reclaimed from a home.
Dimensions: 40"W x 75"H
Wear consistent with age and use. Mi...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 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
Set of Three 18th Century English Staddle Stones
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful set of three 18th century English carved limestone staddle stones with the most wonderful aged surfaces, natural lichens, and wear that only 300 years of use can bestow. ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
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
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
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 Round Grandon Fres Planter Pot
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elevate your space with our Rustic French Style Vintage Round Grandon Fres Planter Pot. Its calming null grey hue and minimalist feeling are complemented by a natural patina, highlig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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.
Category
20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron Door Bell with Hand Rotating Bells
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully unique door, entry or reminder bell.
A succession of hand wrought bells in a circular motion, when rotated by the handle produce a lovely and spontaneous series of bel...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter
Located in High Point, NC
These rustic planters are a playful interpretation on typical zinc garden-ware. Inspired by traditional outdoor pitchers, wash-bins and basins, this metal planter is weather resistan...
Category
1940s European Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Zinc
19th Century Large Rustic Painted Wood 32-Pane Window Sash with Original Glass
Located in Doylestown, PA
Large painted 32-pane window sash with original wavy glass, 19th century.
Fun, salvaged architectural element great for many uses. It has 32 intact glass panes, no cracks. Hang it o...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Vase, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage metal vase.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Lidded Pots, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Vintage metal lidded milk pots with a handle.
Explore the timeless allure of this captivating pair of vintage metal lidded milk pots, each adorned with a sturdy handle, remi...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
Large Neapolitan Terracotta Festooned Vase from the 1800s.
Located in Naples, IT
Large Neapolitan terracotta vase from 1800s, original ancient name "Testone" handmade, with face of Greek goddess woman.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Pairs of Tall French Painted Shutters from a Chateau in Provence
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Antique French shutters that were removed from a chateau in Provence. Great patina and fabulous original hardware (see photos). They would create a wonderful atmosphere in any settin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tripod Cast Iron Chimney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Distress Iron
Style: Mexican Rustic
Category
1970s American Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cypress Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our wood beam bench in cypress utilizes salvaged wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain. The 15...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Teak Wood Rustic Mortar Urn Repurposed as an Antique Planter, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century rustic teak wood mortar urn, perfect to be used as an antique planter for a vintage home décor. This 19th-century rustic teak wood mortar, with its rich history and st...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Vintage Boho Painted Terra Cotta Rope Planters - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your greenery with a touch of bohemian charm and American craftsmanship! This pair of vintage painted terra cotta rope planters adds rustic elegance to any space. With their ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
1940s Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Window Jalisco Hacienda
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Medium Window Jalisco Hacienda 1940s
39.5 tall x 26.75w x 4d / Inside 34 x 12.75 inches
In unrestored original vintage rustic condition.
Review the images.
Category
1940s Mexican Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Tall Antique Rustic French Walnut Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall antique rustic French walnut door, suitable for interior use. The tall and narrow stature of this early 19th century door certainly make it an impressive piece. The warm walnu...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Large Copper Pot or Planter
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This large hammer copper pot or garden planter boasts circular handles on either side, providing a sturdy grip for effortless lifting. Its surface is adorned with a delightful green ...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Pair of Vintage American Brass Duck Andirons
Located in Chicago, IL
Embrace the timeless charm of the great outdoors with this exquisite pair of vintage American cast brass and iron duck andirons. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these an...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
9-inch Reclaimed Welsh Slate Floor Tiles 44 m2 (473.6 ft2)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large quantity of reclaimed Welsh slate floor tiles with a natural riven finish. There are 870 tiles in total, covering 44m2 or 473.6 ft2.
If required, we can split this lot....
Category
15th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Slate
Cypress Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our wood beam bench in cypress utilizes salvaged wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural t...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
1940s Rustic Primitive Farmhouse Flat-Bed Hay Bricks Block Tile Wheelbarrow
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Flat-bed wheel barrow. Intended for bricks or hay. Features a wooden frame on wheel with metal support.
Dimensions:
61" x 25" x 31"h
Category
1940s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
2 Large Vintage Hardwood Sculptural Carved & Painted Mushrooms by JD 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 carved and painted mushrooms sculptures by JD. Signed along underside.
Dimensions:
15" x 13" x 19", 13" x 12" x 18"
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
17th/18th Century Italian Carved Wooden Lion Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion head with a great patina due to its extreme high age.
Region Venice ,Italy circa 1650-1750
Weathered and antique repair. measurements include the woo...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Massive Antique Arch Form Doors
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of antique doors with arched and paneled design with remnants of old green and other encrusted paint. The doors do have some old hinges an...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Early 19th Century Carved and Signed Door
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This early French door from the 1800s or before still retains its original hardware and the signature of its master craftsman (JB) on its interior. Stunning as a door or focal point ...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Rustic Beam Bench Stained Pine Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes reclaimed pine logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each s...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Rustic Pine Beam Bench Pine and Corten Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer 6'
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural textu...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Carved Eagle Garden Statue, Denmark circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This old limestone eagle statute features handsome carved details, including the nicely textured feathers.
The stone has an expected aged patina, pitting and lichen/stains throughout...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Extraordinary Faux Bois Cast Stone Branch Garden Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Classic Garden Bench in cast stone over an iron framing with all of the various parts recreating Tree Branches and Boards with fantastic detailing including simulated wood graining, peeling bark and faux lichen. The bench is very solid feeling and surprisingly comfortable.
The Faux Bois Bench measures 64” wide by 21.5” deep by 39.75” high. Seat height is 18.75”.
Condition: Please see detail photos. Wear is shown as the iron frame is visible in a few spots where the cast stone has weathered. There is some age-related wear including a corner chip to the lower left-side facing back rest and another chip to the back of the lower left side facing seat...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Iron
Rectangular Hand-Carved Stone Planter
Located in Dallas, TX
This cement planter is a beautiful way to add texture to any space. This planter from our one of a kind, LeMonde, collection features a narrow rectangul...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Shutters or Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare 100 year old teak shutters with unique wood detail from my private collection. We first removed the paint and sanded the wood to a smooth ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Rustic Teak Wood Mortar Urn, Antique Planter for Vintage Home Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century rustic teak wood mortar urn, perfect to be used as an antique planter for a vintage home décor. This 19th-century rustic teak wood mortar ...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
Massive Spanish Copper Cauldron with Iron Hook Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized hand-hammered copper cauldron with iron hook handles. Spain, early 20th century.
This handcrafted copper cauldron has a terrific aged patina. It has an iron rim on the top ...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
Massive French Copper Cauldron Pot with Iron Handles
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized hand-hammered copper cauldron with iron handles. France, early 20th century.
This handcrafted copper cauldron has a terrific aged patina. It has an iron rim on the top and ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Vintage French Metal Paper Printing Press, circa 1900
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage rustic rotating metal paper printing press tool.
By unknown manufacturer France circa 1900.
In original condition, with minor wear consist...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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