Rustic Architectural 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
American 19th c. Cast Iron Sink on Original Legs
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Rustic, Farmhouse style cast iron sink on original cast iron legs. Structurally sound, and sturdy, showing allover rust surface, normal and consistent with age.
Originally designed...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of 20 large 16th century castle keys, France
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / set of 20 castle keys / metal / Antique / Rustic
Rare charming set of 20 Antique keys from the 16th century, France.
A beautiful ...
Category
16th Century French Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Wooden Cog or Gear Part
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden piece of a gear or a wooden Cog. An old architectural Element. These pieces are wonderful filler on a side table or console table that is telling an interesting story. Th...
Category
20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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 setting or room, divide a room, make a wall, create a headboard, or provide an incredible pair of French door shutters...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Window Grilles With Sculptural Scrollw
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A Striking pair of Mid-20th Century hand-forged iron window grilles featuring beautifully curved lines and ornamental scrollwork.
Each piece showcases vertical rods with rounded fini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Antique Mexican Hand Hammered & Riveted Copper Tub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th Century Mexican Hammered and Riveted Copper Tub.
An extraordinary and unique late 19th century hand-hammered, hand- crafted, and hand-riveted heavy gauge copper tub acquired ...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper
Rustic Antique Swedish Step Ladder
Located in Dallas, TX
Rustic Antique Swedish Step Ladder is a reminder of a bygone era, long before the days of Home Depot and Ace Hardware! When one lived out in a rural area an...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
19th C. Wood and Wrought Iron Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century panel made of a wood frame with hand wrought iron inset. Beautiful distressed paint throughout. It would be great to build into a construction project or incorporate as ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Architectural Element with Amazing Patina
Located in Peekskill, NY
This early plaster detail has weathered so deeply that it has the feel of coral. On this object the patina is more important than the subject. You can even see some traces of moss st...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
Antique Monumental Hand Made Wooden and Wrought Iron Carpenter's Mallet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A rare and unique antique rustic industrial hand made wooden and wrought iron commercial builder's or carpenter's mallet. This would be ideal for an installation on a large wall on a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique South East Asian Carved And Painted Architectural Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale architectural feature made of multiple wooden sections bound with metal bars with bosses and overlaid with scalloped shaped appliques with bosses. All in old Turquoise...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
1900's Wooden Washing Machine
Located in Praha, CZ
It can be used in any interior, for example as a flowerpot or other kind of decoration. The hight without the handle is 73 cm.
Category
Early 1900s Czech Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Teak Wood Tall Shutters
Located in New York, NY
Stunningly beautiful antique shutters with the remnants of the original color, over the natural aged teak wood. Circa 1940. Full dimensions; 100” high x 44” wide x 1.5 thick frame, p...
Category
1940s Vintage Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
17th/18th Century French Carved Wooden Lion Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion head with a great patina due to its extreme high age.
France circa 1650-1750
Weathered. measurements include the wooden base.
H:31cm W:17cm D:12cm
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Fisherman Basket Or Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
We have a collection of six hand made antique baskets originally used for fishing from the island of Flores. Great as a unique light fixture or for holding magazines etc. The dimensi...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Rattan
Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in Northern China. The shoulder of the bell is de...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
17th/18th Century French Carved Wooden Lion Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous hand-carved wooden lion head with a great patina due to its extreme high age.
France circa 1650-1750
Weathered. measurements include the wooden base.
H:32,5cm W:18,5cm D:1...
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Large Painted Pale Blue Half Circle Window Casement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large-size French 19th century painted wood half round window casement. This gorgeous antique French half-moon window features a painted wood casem...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Patinated Architectural Elements - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
A captivating pair of American-style vintage Boho patinated architectural elements, each exuding rustic charm and timeless allure. These pieces combine Bohemian artistry with archite...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Concrete
Simple French Fireplace in Rustic Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
A simple French fireplace in rustic Travertine stone. The shaped jambs surmounted by plain frieze and moulded shelf above. Modern.
Shelf Width: 1380 mm 54 ⅜"
Overall Height: 1...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Travertine
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique Vintage Set of Three Wooden Adobe Forms
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic decorative Vintage Set of three wooden adobe Forms
L 28 x 15 x 2.25, inside 6 x 11.75, M 27 x 13.75 x 2 h, inside 6 x 11.75, S 22.25 x 11.75 x 2 h, inside 4.25 x 8.25
original...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Rustic Vintage Two Wooden Adobe Brick Forms
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Two rustic vintage wooden adobe brick forms
30 x 16.75 x 3.5, inside 15 x 21.75, Small 23.75 x 17.75 x 4.25, inside 20 x 15.75
Original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
French Vintage Mesquite Wood Circle Disc Pulley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Round Wood Circle Disc Pulley
7.5 diameter x 1.75
Unrestored vintage, see all images listed.
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Mesquite Wood Parts Door Frames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Mesquite Wood Parts Door Frames
One-37 x 3.5 x 2.5 Two- 31 x 3.5 x 2.5
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images.
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Mesquite Pulley Rustic Wood Farm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Antique Mezquite Pulley Rustic Wood Farm
17 h x 5 w x 5
Unrestored vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Rustic Farm Mesquite Wood Board for Door
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Rustic Farm Mesquite Wood Board for Door
60 h x 5 w x 3 d
Unrestored vintage
See all images
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Rustic Poplar Architectural Columns
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of majestic, architectural columns stand slightly over 8ft tall. The columns are made of hollow poplar and feature a wonderful, rustic, bark-like patina. They are architectural...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Poplar
Antique Primitive Industrial Woven Wire Window Security Guard
Located in Topeka, KS
Interesting antique primitive and rustic woven wire industrial window security guard or grate. It is wonderful condition with lots of rusty age patina. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Thread Bobbins
Located in San Diego, CA
Each wood and metal bobbin has unique color markings
as well a patina that tells of its history of long use.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. The shoulder of the bell is adorned with subtle decorat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Rustic Doors from Hungary, circa 1890-1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Extremely large rustic doors from Hungary, over 12' wide and 11' tall.
The original brown and white painted finish shows chips, crackles, distress and missing paint from years in the...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Four Antique Stone Pedestals or Plinths
Located in Sheffield, MA
The four early stone pedestals or plinths can be used as garden ornaments for supporting potted plants or seating.
Measures: Top 8" x 8"
Base 14" x 14.25"
Height 16.75".
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique Three Small Door Frames Rustic Mesquite Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Three Mesquite Wood Small Door Frames
-17.25 x 2 h x 3, 2- 10.5 x 1 h x 3 w, 3- 12.5. 1 h x 2
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
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 Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
Rustic architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage architectural elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic architectural elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original architectural elements, popular names associated with this style include and Andrianna Shamaris. 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 architectural elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $25,086 while the average work can sell for $1,650.