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
Early 20th C English Wood Bench with Green Metal Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1910 bench has a green metal frame and slat wood seat and back rest. Great curves and patina to painted finish on metal frame. Wood and metal show wear U...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Solid Brass Fireplace Tools with Horse Head Handles and Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Brass fireplace tools, a poker and a shovel with handles and a stand that have carved horse heads . Each handle also has eyelets for hanging elsewhere if necessary.
Wonderful...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky grey-black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface....
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Large Midcentury Bamboo Fretwork Basket Raised on Short Feet, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage bamboo fretwork basket from the mid-20th century, raised on short feet. This large vintage bamboo fretwork basket from the mid-20th century, raised on short feet, is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
1850s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Oval Oak Top With Metal Base Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio.
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique French Garden Trug (Panier), early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique French Garden Trug (Panier), early 20th Century. Hand-crafted wood gathering basket with iron handle. Stenciled initials 'JD'. Impressed initials 'JPV'.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Coil Pickling Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for pickling foods, this mid-20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a dark glaze. Subtle ridges suggest that the bowl was fashioned by coiling flatten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique Early 20th Century Organic Hand-Crafted Indian Charka Spinning Wheel.
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Watering Can with Spout
Located in New Orleans, LA
Charming rustic watering can with long spout.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Tin
Mediterranean Style Aluminum Swivel and Tilt Black Tuscan Garden Patio Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mediterranean Style Aluminum Swivel and Tilt Black Tuscan Garden Patio Chairs - a Pair Circa Late 20th century. Measurements: 37" H x 26.5" W x 26" D x 25” Seat height x 25” Arm hei...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage French Concrete Faux Bois Split-Log Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in France during the mid-1900s, this rectangular-shaped jardinière boasts sturdy log-like legs that sit atop a tree trunk-shaped base. The piece features intricate, high-...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Antique Robinson Ransbottom Stoneware Blue Crown Pottery 8 Gallon Crock Pot 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Robinson Ransbottom blue crown eight gallon stoneware pottery crock pot with metal and wood handles.
Dimensions:
15” x 13.75” x 17.5” (Width ...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Beautiful antique reclaimed old limestone wall fountain - Tuscan - Mediterranean
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This beautiful antique 19th century limestone wall fountain is a great addition to any Mediterranean, Tuscan, rustic, or other custom style home. The naturally aged color and distres...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Mid Century South West Green Metal Patio or Garden Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of mid-century green metal patio or garden chairs. In the south, these patinated beauties are usually found around ranches or farms. Lovingly patinaed over time, they have a l...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky grey-black exterior with a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Charged with the humble ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Pedestal Wood Plant Stand or Column with Original Paint
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Bought in the South of France, this early wooden French pedestal column would serve as a focal piece or a plant stand. Retaining its early beige...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage German Outdoor Beer Garden Dining Table and Two Benches
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage collapsible German beer garden table and bench set, consisting of a folding table and two folding benches with original paint. Great size and color...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
19th century zinc weathervane, American
Located in New York, NY
Antiques Zinc and Copper Weathervane from and old church in Connecticut..
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Zinc
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Poplar
Pr. Early Forged Iron Andirons 18th - Early 19th C Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of hand forged iron andirons, probably Continental.possibly French in origin, early 19th C or 18th C vintage. The andirons feature...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Shou Sugi Ban 4 foot Wood Bench Pine Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
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 texture of the end grain of eac...
Category
2010s North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
20th Century Belgian Concrete Planters, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
Weathered, pockmarked, and brimming with unique character, this pair of antique planters, created in 20th century Belgium, impart a timeless and delightful energy. A subtly organic, ...
Category
20th Century Belgian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
1890s French Grape Picking Hod with Château Villaret Champagne Label
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French alumunium grape picking hod from circa 1890 with Château Villaret Champagne label. Immerse yourself in the historic charm of French winemaking with this vintage grape picking hod from the late 19th century. A tangible reminder of the romantic vineyards of France, this aluminium hod hails from circa 1890, making it a unique find for the discerning connoisseur of antique agricultural...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Cast Iron Cauldron or Kettle, Continental circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The seamed body of bellied form encircled by two bands of raised mouldings, rising to a flaring rim and retaining its original swing handle, the underside showing casting / foundry m...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Lombok Crafts Indonesian Terracotta Clay Pottery Graduating Pot Jugs- Set of 3
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lombok Crafts Indonesian Terracotta Clay Pottery Graduating Pot Jugs- Set of 3. Item features 3 graduating sizes, attractive fired finish, very nice set, quality craftsmanship, grea...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Walnut Knife Beam Bench 3' Long Solid Wood + Blackened Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our knife beam bench in walnut utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each species. The 12" x 12" beam is milled and finished to sit raised by a mild steel base with a black patina. The beam bench brings primitive beauty at a variety of lengths. Cracks, knots, saw marks and variation is part of the beauty of these pieces. The wood will continue to move and the finish to patina over time.
The knife walnut beam bench makes a cozy coffee table in a den or living room or low table in a mud room or entry hall for flexible use as a place to place packages and bags or to remove shoes.
With the oiled finish used on the knife walnut beam bench, we do not recommend putting this bench outside...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Brass-Bound Wooden Wine Cooler or Bucket from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English wine cooler or bucket constructed of patinated oak wood staves with brass banding originally used for the presentation of wine and champagne but also attractive as a planter pot for flowers...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Japanese Hibachi Coffee Table Base or Planter, Glass Top Not Included
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic versatile Japanese hibachi, perfect to be used as a planter, or a coffee table. Experience the fusion of Eastern craftsmanship and adaptable design with this antique Japanese hibachi, a charming artifact from a bygone era, now reimagined as a multifunctional piece for contemporary living. This rustic treasure serves as a striking symbol of Japanese tradition, exuding an allure that resonates with both history enthusiasts and design aficionados.
Once used to heat homes and cook food, this hibachi’s robust structure and aged patina now make it an eye-catching centerpiece that could serve as an intriguing planter or a distinctive coffee table. The photo showcases the hibachi paired...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Andrianna Shamaris 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently acquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Collection of 4 Cast Iron Cauldrons or Buckets
Located in Sheffield, MA
A collection of 4 cast iron buckets or pots. Three have a handle and can be used for fireplace accessory, ice bucket, planter or log holder. These cast iron vessels are heavily const...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Paneled Wooden Door
Located in Bradenton, FL
A solid wooden door carved with four panels. Original teal paint is distressed showing wood in several areas. Comes with Yale lock and swing brass keyhole ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently acquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently aquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by I...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Metal
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar was hand-shaped in the early 20th century with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Column Base
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful architectural base with hand carved scrolls on each end. Originally used as a base for an interior column, hence the hole in the center. Three sides are bevelled and one si...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Rare and Old Reclaimed Italian Limestone Fireplace Mantel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This limestone mantel is one of twelve fireplace mantels that we've recently acquired from a chateau-like mansion in Italy.
All twelve rare mantels were intricately hand carved by ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Metal
Carved Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic 20th century hand-carved limestone planter with the most wonderful rough-hewn surface. Perfect for planting your favorite an...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Set of Four French 1930s Faux Bois Garden Chairs with Rustic Character
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four French faux bois garden chairs circa 1930 with weathered appearance. Transform your outdoor space with this charming set of four French faux bois garden chairs from the...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Cannonball Andirons, Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Andirons with welded cannonballs were made in the 19th century. They were big and impressive, measuring 10.5 inches wide, 22.5 inches long, and 20.5 inches tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Antique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Strap Hinges
Located in New York, NY
Black antique spear shaped hand forged wrought iron strap hinges with curled details on the sides. They are in good condition. Priced as a set. Please n...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 4 19th Century Iron Garden Urns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic set of four iron garden planters from France crafted during the 19th Century. Wonderfully patinated from decades of outdoor exposure and weathering, they add so much character to any space. The basin opening measures 13” diameter and 16-¼” deep. The planter base measures 10-?” square. Make sure to view all of the photographs oto get a closer look at this great set of planters...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Chinese Black Clay Vessel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculpted during the early 20th century in China's Shanxi province, this vessel has a smoky black exterior with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. Char...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Camphor Wood Root Chair with Natural Varnish Lacquer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese root chair made with camphor wood varnished with natural lacquer, during the late 20th century. Immerse yourself in the embracing arms of nature with this spellbind...
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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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