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
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
Blue Italian Decorative Door in Fané Style
Located in Milano, IT
Decorative Italian fané-style door from the early 1920s. The door is made of blue-blue painted wood. The door is obviously antique and through its weathering has created perfect deco...
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1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Lidded Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal lidded milk pot with a handle.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consis...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Small Vintage Javanese Bench with A-Frame Base and Custom Green Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Javanese A-Frame wooden bench from the Mid-20th Century, with professionally done custom green painted finish, carved apron and distressed patina. Created in Java dur...
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bamboo
19th C. French Anduze Jardiniere Signed Boisset
By Boisset
Located in Wichita, KS
A large French Anduze pot signed by the original maker of Anduze vases, Boisset. Marked with the Boisset crest in cartouche. This piece has a beautiful w...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair 19th Century Solid Oak Shutters with Forged Iron Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century solid oak shutters with forged iron hinges are a decorative way to cover windows, or use as accents in their own right! Diagonally orient...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
18th Century Northern Swedish Rustic Green Painted Decorative Handled Barrel
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Northern Sweden rustic painted decorative handled barrel retaining its wonderful original green colour with contrasting natural unpainted wood inside. A beautiful piece perfect as a decorative piece on its own or with a large plant...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Naples Aged Bronze Aluminum Outdoor Patio Set by Fortunoff
By Fortunoff
Located in Pasadena, TX
Patio set features a durable powder coated finish that will weather the harshest of outdoor conditions. Chairs and ottoman feature canvas sky blue cushions. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Octagonal Dutch Brazier, Outdoor Cooker
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Octagonal Dutch Brazier ~ Outdoor Cooker is a wonderful invention that allows one to use hot coals to warm up or Cook items outdoors while enjoying fresh air and sunshine, or the nighttime stars! The wooden hearth is eight sided, and crafted from walnut to both appear attractive as well as provide an insulated barrier surrounding the brass firepit. The hand-hammered brass fire pit...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Set of 3 Antique Solid Pine Windows with Hand-Rolled Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 3 Antique solid pine windows with hand-rolled glass are perfect for finishing out your decorating plans, inside or out! Stripped and ready to stain or paint, or just leave natural, they can make an exquisite room divider, a wall hanging, or can be used to actually enclose a window frame. Hand-crafted, each features hand-rolled glass panes and old lock...
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Pine
18th Century Swedish Rustic Pale Blue Painted Decorative Barrel with Handles
Located in London, GB
An 18th century Swedish rustic painted decorative handled barrel retaining its wonderful original blue colour with contrasting natural unpainted wood inside. A beautiful piece perfect as a decorative piece on its own or with a large plant...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Spanish Early 19th Century "Brasero" Firepit Table
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Spanish early 19th Century "Brasero" fire pit table with 12 sides.
Original bronze hardware and insert.
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Limestone Apple Press
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Limestone Apple Press.
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde co...
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Mid-20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Carved Granite Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple yet chic 20th century hand carved granite planter with the most wonderful rough-hewn surface. Perfect for planting your favorite annuals or herbs to keep on your patio, or p...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Vintage Cast Iron Farm Animals Silhouette Door Stops, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming set of three farmhouse country cast iron door stops or garden art in the form of a ram, pig, and quail.
USA, Early 20th Century
Ram measuers: 12"W x 1.5"D x 10.25"H...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Pig Silhouette Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming farmhouse country cast iron door stop or garden art in the form of a pig.
USA, Early 20th century
Measuers: 8.25"W x 1.5"D x 5.63"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Quail Silhouette Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming farmhouse country cast iron door stop or garden art in the form of a quail.
USA, Early 20th century
Measuers: 7"W x 1.5"D x 9"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Cast Iron Brazier
Located in High Point, NC
Muscular yet elegant, this cast iron brazier makes a unique antique centerpiece. Made in France in the 1800s, this piece would have originally been...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Dovetailed Brass Copper Apple Butter Cauldron Kettle Boiler Pot
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique brass cauldron or stock pot with copper bottom and forged iron handle. Measure: 17”.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
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...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Antique Carved Solid Block of Marble Wash Basin, Sink From Mediterranean Region
Located in Chicago, IL
Although this may look like a holy water font from an ancient Italian church, we believe it’s probably a marble wash basin, or sink based on the fact that it has an old drain hole. You can clearly see that the marble sink was mounted into a wall and it could be Roman, Turkish or even Middle Eastern. Sinks or wash basins are thought to have started in Ancient Roman bathhouses. Romans actually had warm water in bowls around the bathhouse in order to wash one’s face and hands. During the 1500’s, the wealthy would have wood washstands...
Category
17th Century Italian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage bronze pot.
Signed.
By Barberí foundry in Olot, Spain circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina....
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Banded Pinned Wrought Iron Fence Divider Spirals
Located in New York, NY
Original Antique late 1800s wrought iron fence wall divider. Manufacturing with banding and pinned pieces. Features ornate curls and spirals. Some b...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large 19th Century Portable Pine Farm Harvest Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting old pine farm table.
A large antique portable table originally used to set up in the orchards or fields during harvesting time to serve the workers on.
In excellent antique condition.
European possibly Irish...
Category
19th Century European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Pair of 19th Century European Iron Panel Consoles
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This newly composed pair of consoles were recently crafted from 19th Century iron panels from Europe and topped with a fabulous piece of charcoal stone with white veining. The iron ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Iron
English Country Style Wire Outdoor Settee
Located in Pasadena, TX
English country style wire outdoor settee. Measure: 43".
Charming 20th century wirework garden bench with scrolled design accents. Painted in a deep forest green.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Rustic Shou Sugi Ban Wood Bench Pine and Corten Steel 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 texture of the end grain of eac...
Category
2010s North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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
Rustic 19th Century Mexican Farmhouse Architectural Window Shutters
Located in Forney, TX
A small rustic Mexican farmhouse wooden hinged window / shutter, with mortise and tenon joinery, original hardware and lock.
A wonderful example of 19th...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
English Turn of the Century Oak Barrel with Brass Braces, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English turn of the century oak barrel from the early 20th century, with brass braces, and ring handles. Created in England during the Turn of the Century which saw the tran...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
English Turn of the Century Oak Barrel with Brass Braces, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English turn of the century oak barrel from the early 20th century, with brass braces and tin interior. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this b...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Tin
Traditional Spanish Vintage Ceramic Vase, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Small vintage ceramic hand-painted vase.
By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Homecrest Filagree Bistro Table
Located in Cumberland, RI
Homecrest filagree bistro table.
Perfect size for any deck, garden, balcony, or patio
Green patina
Filagree top
Easy complimentary shipping along the east coast. Please s...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Rustic Organic Elm Wood Coffee Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
The rustic almost square country style Asian elm wood coffee table has rounded legs and stretchers with solid pegged construction. The plank top is secured by breadboard ends. The ru...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Elm
English 19th Century Terracotta Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful unglazed terracotta urn from England, circa 1860. It has gained a great patina from years of exposure, giving it a unique texture and fleck of color. A pair of shaped han...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Fun & Functional 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 s...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Selection of Nautical Campaign Benches circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Nautical Campaign benches, American, circa 1940s. They are priced at $2500 each or $4500 for the pair. These benches were made for use on U.S. Navy ships in the 1940s. They are constructed of pine and galvanized metal. It easily folds down for flat storage...
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1940s American Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Traditional Spanish Vintage Metal Pot, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage metal pot.
By unknown manufacturer, Olot, Spain circa 1970.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Late 19th Century Swedish Round Solid Cast Iron Table
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rustic solid cast iron table made in Sweden during the late 1800s by Skoglund & Olson. The company was established in 1874 by Erik Gustaf Skoglund and Axel Olson as a foundry in Gävl...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of Traditional Belgium Vintage ceramic Milk Vase and its Bowl, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Traditional Belgium Vintage ceramic Milk Vase and its bowl.
Made in Belgium circa 1940.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beau...
Category
1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
1920s French Wood and Metal Garden Bench
Located in High Point, NC
This antique wooden bench with metal frame was produced in France, circa 1920. Nicely distressed, the charming bench offers a slender silhouette, invigorated by splay legs curved inw...
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1920s French Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Spanish Rustic Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel with Rusty Original Patina
Located in Barcelona, ES
Primitive Rustic Iron Cauldron from the northern part of Spain, 1920s
Made in molded cast iron, originally used for cooking.
This iron vessel is heavily constructed, it is strong ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Antique Decorative Grey Wooden Staircase
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous Italian Vintage rustic staircase from the 1920s.
The staircase is made of wood.
The ladder is a beautiful painted wooden decorative element from the Rustic Chic period of ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Spanish Wall Planters from an antique Water Mill
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of rustic iron wall mounted plant stands in of-white patina, Spain, 1930s.
These iron buckets were part of an antique spanish water mill.
Conve...
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20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Black Basket Weave Fireplace Tools, 5pcs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of black cast iron basket weave fireplace tools made by Pilgrim. An ash rake, poker, shovel and brush each have a curved hook handle. Tools hang...
Category
1990s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rustic Workshop Wooden Pedestal Stand or Stool
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wooden Pedestal or Stool, Spain, 1930s.
Provenance: Sculptor's whorkshop / atelier.
To be used as pedestal stand as shown at the images or as footstool.
Nice addition to any industri...
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Early 20th Century Spanish 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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