Rustic Garden Ornaments
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
Old Vintage Metal Wheelbarrow Rustic Garden Cart
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Metal Antique Wheelbarrow
19 h x 28.25 w x 59.5 long
rust present original unrestored patina
Refer to images
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
18th Century English Staddle Stone
Located in High Point, NC
A wonderful 18th century English carved limestone staddle stone with original aged surfaces. The stone is covered with natural lichens, and wear that only many centuries of use can...
Category
18th Century English Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Two Antique Iron Stag and Doe Garden Sculptures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Two iron deer sculptures in original condition including a Stag and Doe. In a Black patinated finish, the Stag stands at alert while the Doe is in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cement Garden Frog Fountain Head
Located in New York, NY
Charming Folky cement frog, fountain head, garden ornament in original, old paint finish. The frog has a tube which allows water flow out of its mouth, if...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
Early 20th Century Painted Concrete Birdbath With Pottery Base
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This outdoor Painted Concrete Birdbath With Pottery Base promises to be a delightful focal point that attracts feathered friends and adds a touch of elegance to your landscape. It's a refreshing water source for visiting birds, attracting them to your garden and giving the allure of old English concrete bird bath...
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Garden Ornaments
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
Antique Green Paint Decorated Plant Stand With Shell Collection
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Mint Green paint decorated wrought iron plant stand with scrolling gallery. The plant stand with X-form stretchers and resting on wooden/met...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Antique Farmhouse Green Wooden Trug
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming country farmhouse wooden tool box trug painted in a beautiful green. This piece would be ideal as a craft organizer, silverware holder, or g...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Early 20th Century Japanese Cast Bronze Figure of a Rooster
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century cast bronze figure of a rooster with good patina and traces of original gilding. Cast with nicely detailed feathers and in an alert posture.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Hand Carved Stone Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century hand carved stone jardinière was sculpted from a solid block of limestone to provide the ideal addition for your garden! Originally designed for herbs, it's also a great choice for special flower species...
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Distressed Cast Concrete Zebra
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage distressed cast concrete zebra sculpture is a striking and timeless piece, showcasing intricate textures and a weathered charm that adds character to any indoor or outdo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Pair Of Vintage Sunflower Metal Ornamental Garden Stakes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of vintage rusted metal sunflower garden stakes. Wonderful rust patina. Tall stakes with large leaves topped with sunny sunflowers. Pleasing addi...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Xvııı century mill crown
Located in SAN VICENTE DE ALCÁNTARA, ES
Superb Middle XVIIIe century mill crown
Origin Portugal
Material: Limestone ( hard)
This beautiful hand-cut architectural element surrounded the top of a mill
The circular rail was u...
Category
Mid-18th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Large Glazed Pottery Jar from Bunny Williams' Trelliage Shop
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and rustic pottery jar with good weight and size. In dark brown glaze with faceted shoulder and ribbed body. With a pair of double handles on the neck.
Measures: Height 20 ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Boho Cast Stone Mushrooms - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a whimsical, nature-inspired touch to your space with this charming pair of vintage cast stone mushroom sculptures. These beautifully aged garden accents feature an organic, scul...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Large Stone Sink on Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rustic stone sink is a beautiful and functional addition to a home, bringing a natural and timeless appeal to bathrooms, kitchens, or outdoor spaces. This one is especially beautif...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Limestone corner trough with curved facade XIXe
Located in SAN VICENTE DE ALCÁNTARA, ES
This 19th century hand-carved limestone trough from the south of France features a triangular shape and curved front, adding
the marks of time with its nice patina , making it attr...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Small Stone Sink
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rustic stone sink is a beautiful and functional addition to a home, bringing a natural and timeless appeal to bathrooms, kitchens, or outdoor spaces. This one is especially beautif...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Collection of Terracotta Pots
Located in Atlanta, GA
Collection of four vintage Mediterranean handmade terracotta pots. Use your imagination to display these amazing pieces as sculpture, use as pl...
Category
20th Century European Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Natural Fiber
Majolica Terracotta Hen and Chicks Bavent, circa 1920
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large terracotta hen and his two chicks from Normandy, circa 1920.
Country style.
Measure: Hen / 13.8" height, 19" length on 7".
Chicks / 4.5", 5.5" on 3".
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Limestone
Asian Antique Three Piece Stone Bench with Great Rustic Character
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique asian stone bench from the 19th century, made of three separate pieces, with great rustic character. Created in Asia during the 19th cen...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Early 20th Century Organic Hand-Crafted Indian Charka Spinning Wheel.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful Example of An Antique Early 20th Century Hand Crafted Indian Hardwood Spinning Wheel or Charka.
The tabletop or floor charkha is one of the oldest known forms of the spinning wheel...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Antique Cast Iron Industrial Troughs with Firebrick Lining
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This pair of antique cast iron industrial troughs showcases a rugged and utilitarian charm, perfect for collectors, decorators, or those seeking a distinctive repurposed piece. Originally designed for industrial or agricultural use, these troughs feature a solid cast iron exterior with a firebrick-lined interior, indicative of their past role in high-temperature applications such as metal casting or smelting.
Their sturdy, elevated design with integrated legs allows for excellent stability, making them ideal for various creative uses. Whether displayed as rustic garden planters, repurposed as industrial-style storage, or used as unique farmhouse décor, these troughs exude an authentic aged patina with natural rust and wear that adds to their character. The interior firebrick lining shows signs of age and use, with some discoloration and minor cracks, further enhancing their historic appeal.
With their versatile size and robust construction, these antique cast iron troughs...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
19th century heavy cast iron faux bois bench frames in hunter green finish
Located in Ferndale, MI
Heavy cast iron garden bench frames . Faux bois style of knotty tree branches . Saved from a Detroit area estate . Original wood was rotted beyond saving . Benches were media blasted...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Italy 19th Century Kitchen Copper Wall Planter Pot
Located in Brescia, IT
Decorative copper wall planter, suitable to create a cozy green corner in the kitchen or outdoor.
A piece handmade by the masters art craftsman Italian work.
With certificate of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Large Stone Sink
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rustic stone sink is a beautiful and functional addition to a home, bringing a natural and timeless appeal to bathrooms, kitchens, or outdoor spaces. This one is especially beautif...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Poured Stone Bull
Located in New York, NY
Well detailed poured stone bull statue. We believe this item was originally placed in a shop in France, perhaps a butcher shop, as display. It appears as though the piece was never p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cement
1930s Farmhouse Rustic Cow Bell Solid Oak Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Antique Oak Wood Cow Bell Farmhouse Rustic
crafted in Solid Oak
Bell on Rope
6 tall x 7 w 4 d
Original vintage unrestored fair condition. Patina...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood, Oak
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Large Stone Sink with Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
A rustic stone sink is a beautiful and functional addition to a home, bringing a natural and timeless appeal to bathrooms, kitchens, or outdoor spaces. This one is especially beautif...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Planter dated 6th Mai 1885 A superb piece with a faux basket weave
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Planter dated 6th Mai 1885
A superb piece with a faux basket weave on the outside and the date 6th Mai 1885, the significance of they date and the French spelling of the m...
Category
1880s Antique Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Stone Milling Bowl, Square
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved stone milling bowl.
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 har...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Rustic garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic garden ornaments 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 garden ornaments 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, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $250 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $1,147.