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
Pair of Glazed Terracotta Garden Urns or Jardinieres with Metal and Wood Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique pair of Glazed Terracotta planters or Urns with metal and wood handles and removable lid. The pair have a wonderful look with a opening on each corner with a carved dragon or foo face... the handles are unique in design - the lids are removable.
We are not certain what the original purpose was but most certainly are a very decorative pair and perfect for a garden entrance...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Chinese Drip Glaze Relief Planter, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely ceramic planter dates to the early 20th century and features low relief decoration and an irregular, blue-green drip glaze. The basin has a footed base, a flat lip, and r...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Drip Glaze Relief Planter, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely ceramic planter dates to the early 20th century and features low relief decoration colored by blue, green, and light brown overglaze. The basin has a footed base, a flat ...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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. ...
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18th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
1906 Antique Pine Carpenters Tool Chest Trunk Strong Box Disston Saws Planers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional and rare antique pine carpenters tool chest or trunk featuring five Disston hand saws, a bunch of planers and various extras. Mark...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Large Antique Copper Dispenser with Brass Spigot
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very authentic heavy copper antique dispenser in all original condition. With upright riveted iron handles as a large attached brass spout with han...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Large Glazed Ceramic Jar from Bunny Williams' Trelliage Shop
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large organic form thick-walled ceramic jar in brown glaze with a rolled neck, ribbed shoulder and speckled body.
Measures: Height 19.5” diameter 13”.
Condition: overall good w...
Category
20th Century Asian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
American Rustic Old Hickory Chaise Lounge
Located in New York, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (19/20th Century) chaise lounge with round woven back and seat
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hickory
Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
With its grand scale and perfect proportions, this rustic wooden bathtub is true showstopper. The tub has an elongated, oval shape is comprised of thick cypress wood staves held together by three iron bands. Two iron handles on either side of the basin allow it to be easily moved about a space. Dated to the early 19th century, the wood exhibits beautifully irregular grain patterns and a warm, richly aged patina that only time can achieve. An incredible way to add rustic texture to the home, we love this gorgeous bathtub as a garden planter, a firewood bin...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room,...
Category
18th Century Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Staten Island Ferry Auxiliary Hickory and Bronze Bench
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Long, folding, painted hickory and bronze bench from the Staten Island Ferry. Sturdy, narrow Hickory seat with oxblood red paint and locking, salt water patinated bronze legs. Latche...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Turn of the Century French Metal Patinated Table
Located in High Point, NC
A metal table from turn of the century France with an evocative patina. Fit for the garden, rectangular tabletop with rounded corners sits atop slender legs; the parabolic curve mimi...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1950s French Concrete Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This concrete painted sculpture was made in France, circa 1950. The statue depicts a young boy standing, his right arm leaning on a basket, his left hand waving a bell. His clothing ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Early 20 th Century Antique Italian Large Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian very large mirror. Frame has been transformed from the early 1900s veranda window-door made by black smith. The mirror frame will be a grea...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Indoor or Outdoor Teak Table on Twin Metal Pedestal Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
The top is composed of rustically smooth planks of teak wood, while the pair of pedestals are of antique silver cast iron. Each, decorated with acanthus leaves, has at the top four f...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Driftwood Table/Desk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive all teak wood desk or table. Solid driftwood top and three sturdy legs. Great for indoor or outdoor use.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Driftwood
Large 19th Century Copper Cauldron / Planter on Wrought Iron Tripod Stand
Located in Madrid, ES
This large size 19th century hand-hammered copper cauldron cook pot with rich chocolate brown patina is paired with a heavy wrought iron tripod. Originally designed to sit directly above the hot coals of a cook fire or fireplace, rich country stews, soups or rice dishes would come to life in this humble cookware. Well-crafted to withstand the punishments of daily use, these rugged items hold great rustic charm, and can easily find functional and decorative uses in a wide variety of interior decor styles. A catchall container for firewood or magazines perhaps, or an interior or exterior planter...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
French Rustic and Rural Wash Basin Early 19th in Terracotta
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming and at the same time rural decorative early 19th century French terracotta was basin.
Looking as it has been around for a while, maybe displayed as an object in a French mo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Pot or Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron kitchen cauldron with handles from Galicia, Spain, 1920s
Made in molded/cast iron, originally used for cooking. This cast iron vessel is h...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
1930s Antique Garden Planter Carved Wood Relief
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic carved round wood planter legs in intricate relief.
distressed decorative catch it all antique rice washer.
30 in diameter x 12 height
Unmarked.
Original unrestored antique vi...
Category
1930s Unknown Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
English Wrought Iron Firegrate with Scrolled Feet & Top
Located in London, GB
An English wrought iron firegrate with scrolled feet and tops. Pattern design to front bars with flower embellishments. 20th century.
Width At Front: 540 ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
4 Hand Wrought Iron and Woven Raffia Armchairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Woven raffia seat and back rests in chevron pattern, these heavy and important hand wrought iron armchairs retain the wonderful original wear and patina from years of use and enjoyment. Made in Mexico, these hand forged iron chairs...
Category
1960s Mexican Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rustic & Substantial Caen Stone Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A rustic and substantial Caen stone fireplace. The solid, panelled jambs surmounted by frieze with star motifs throughout. Rustic feel throughout, not overl...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
18th Century Northern Sweden Rustic Decorative Wooden Handled Barrels
Located in London, GB
18th century Swedish rustic barrels from the North of Sweden.
Extremely rare and their color is absolutely gorgeous.
Medium barrel 60 cm wide x 72 cm height
Small barrel...
Category
1780s Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Early 20th Century Metal Seed Bulb Rack for Gardening
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century metal seed bulb rack for gardening, circa 1930.
Here we have a very useful item for the garden. 6-tier stand for drying bulbs, storing potted plants on. Pierced...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Blackened Steel Tree Trunk Log Andirons, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
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A pair of vintage blackened steel andirons in the form of tree trunks or cacti with two branches. The richly textured surface created by a clever method of laying down indivi...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Majolica Jardinière Leaves and Snake Johann Maresch, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A naturalist Majolica jardinière with different kind of leaves, large ferns leaves, a branch on the front and a nest with birds threatened by a snake signed Johann Maresch (1821-1914...
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Glazed Terracotta Garden Planter in Iron Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed terracotta garden planter in iron frame - a compliment to the garden, this piece can create height and interest in the horizon line of ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
English 1880s Oak Barrel with Red Braces and Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English rustic oak barrel from the late 19th century, with red braces and weathered patina. Created in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this barrel charms...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Spanish Hammered Copper Container with Wrought Iron Handle, Chained Lid
Located in Madrid, ES
This impressive 19th century hand-hammered copper jug stands 2 feet tall, and is exceptionally stabile due to its wide based design. Originally crafted for more practical purposes, t...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Wooden Planter with Rustic Appearance and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese wooden planter with floral design and red patina. Crafted in Japan, this wooden planter charms us with its rustic appearance and contrasting colors. Showcasing a design resembling flower petals, this Japanese planter...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Rare Majolica Jardinière Squash, Grape and Leaves Wilhelm Schiller & Son
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and unique 19th century Majolica jardinière with squash, grape and leaves signed Ws & S (Wilhelm Schiller & Son).
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rustic French Concrete Urn Farmhouse Garden Planters
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Concrete urn garden planter. Featuring Greek key around the top of the planter. And grapes surrounding with figural round handles. Approximately 100 lbs each. Some minor losses aroun...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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
Unique Pair of Polished River Rock Sinks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of river rock wash basins. This pair of sinks have each been carved from a single, natural river rock boulder. Each sink has a polished bowl with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Belgian Copper Metal Bin or Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large metal bin from Belgium. Perhaps once used for grains, but wonderful as a bin to hold fire wood, kindling, Umbrellas or in the right kitchen for waste...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Copper
Antique French Half Round Window Casement/ Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this large antique French painted wood half round window casement has been repurposed as a mirror. This gorgeous antique French half...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Rustic Continental Tree Trunk Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
3 Rustic Continental (19th-20th century) tree trunk base side chairs with twig hoop design back. (PRICED EACH).
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden 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...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand-Carved Thai Wooden Temple Bells on Stands, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Thai wooden temple bells on custom stands from the early 20th century (possibly older). This pair of hand-carved temple bells are minimally adorn, having a more rustic appe...
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20th Century Thai Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique French Half Round Window Casement/ Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this large antique French painted wood half round window casement has been repurposed as a mirror. This gorgeous antique French half...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Grain Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic sculptural 19th century grain mortar of one piece of wood with a wonderful patina that glows! Would be an incredible waste paper basket in a powder room or office. Could ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
English Oak Bucket with Brass Handle and Horizontal Braces, circa 1880
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak bucket from the late 19th century, with brass handle and braces. Born in England during the last quarter of the 19th century, this ch...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Majolica Fish Jardinière Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Inspired by the Japonism movement this French Majolica large jardinière is signed Onnaing, circa 1890.
This handled jardinière is decorated with fishes in the water surrounded by se...
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1890s French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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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