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 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
Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Pot / Vessel
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron kitchen cauldron with handles from Galicia, Spain, 1920s-1930s.
Made in molded/cast iron, originally used for cooking. This cast iron vesse...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
American Rustic Old Hickory Porch Glider
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory (1930s) large settee porch glider having spindle trim with a woven seat and back supported on a metal frame. (branded: OLD HIC...
Category
1930s American Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Cypress Beam Bench 4' Long Solid Wood + Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our wood beam bench in cypress utilizes salvaged wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural t...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Vintage Southwestern Terracotta Planter Jardiniere Flower Pot Cachepot Urn 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
A very large vintage Earthenware planter / jardiniere / flower pot / cachepot or urn. Made of terra cotta featuring Southwestern / Tuscan design with large open top, two handles, an...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed Rustic Large Glazed Brown Ceramic Pot, Belgium, 1800s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800s / antique / ceramics / pot / brown glazed
This exquisite large rustic brown pot with elegantly crafted handles on top is a true masterpiece of ceramic artistry. H...
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
$671 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Organic Root Sculpture Stand or Fountain with Tiered Display Surfaces and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
This sculptural root stand charms with its flowing organic form, rich warm tones, and dynamic presence. Hand-carved from a single root structure, the piece ...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Rustic Building and Garden 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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique Rustic Iron Farmhouse Basket Hay Feeder Planter Fire Pit 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique rustic farmhouse basket / hay feeder / garden planter or fire pit. Made of iron featuring a birdcage design.
Dimensions:
25" d x 19" h
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage bronze pot. By Barberí foundry in Olot, Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materia...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual 5 piece painted natural wood garden set circa 1940.
Rustic piece of Swedish wood work using sourced branches to make furniture. Set comprises of a table, sofa, 2 armchairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Birch, Pine, Paint
$2,897 / set
Mid 20th Century Boho Cast Stone Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with timeless architectural character with this vintage cast stone planter. Crafted with a substantial, sculptural form, it features repeating ribbed and beaded det...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Vintage Boho Octagon Hammered Brass Sink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your bathroom or powder room with the unique charm of this vintage octagonal sink, beautifully crafted from hammered brass and complete with its original faucet set. The arti...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
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 p...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Traditional Spanish Vintage Bronze Pot, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage bronze pot. By Barberi, Olot, Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Bronze.
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Rustic Pine Beam Bench Pine and Corten Steel Base by Alabama Sawyer 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 textu...
Category
2010s American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique Monumental Hand-Carved Swedish Tree Stump Throne Chair, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning antique monumental hand-carved timber tree stump chair carved from one piece of wood. This piece would be ideal in a garden or indoors. It is a true natural throne, remini...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Rustic Zinc Water Buckets
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Three old zinc buckets. Spain, 1940s.
For storage, gardening and decorative purposes at home or for window dressings.
The large one has two handle...
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc, Metal
$1,790 / set
Carved Walnut North American Iron & Leather Fireplace Bellows
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Enhance your fireplace with this elegant and functional handmade bellows, crafted in North America in the late 20th century. This exquisite piece combines quality wood, brass, and le...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
$2,800
Swedish 1880s Oval Milk Tub with Blue and Black Paint and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish oval-shaped milk tub from the late 19th century with blue paint and black accents. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19th century, this milk tub attracts our...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Polychrome Italian Metal and Glass Foliate Tables
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful decorative painted metal tables, with circular glass tops. The plant form bases include corn cobs, leaves, and flowers. Unusual made in Italy tables, suitable for indoor or...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Vintage Water Mill Bucket Planters, sold Separately
Located in Wichita, KS
Wonderful Vintage 20th Century water mill buckets for planting or decoration. These bucket chains evoke a feeling of warmth and age and provide a creative way to display your planti...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Rustic 19th Century Mexican Farmhouse Architectural Window Shutter
Located in Forney, TX
Charming small rustic antique Mexican farmhouse wooden hinged window / shutter, solid pine with mortise and tenon joinery, original hardware and lock, re...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Chinese Stone Garden Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, this textured stone vessel was used as a grain or water trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a block o...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
American Rustic Old Hickory Glider Loveseat
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Old Hickory porch glider (loveseat) with woven rectangular seat and back and suspended by chains
Category
20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
$236 Sale Price
40% Off
20th Century Italian Victorian Style Fireplace Tool Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate the style of your hearth with this exquisite set of Italian fireplace tools, crafted in the late 20th century in the Victorian style. This three-piece set includes a shovel, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Horn Handle Whisk Broom or Decorative Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small broom, or whisk Broom. Perfect for cleaning up small area of dirt, ash or crumbs from the table, fireplace or small pet debris. Also works perfectly as a decorative item.
...
Category
20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Horn, Natural Fiber, Resin
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
$3,360 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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
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
Italian Pottery Ceramic Hibachi or Garden Sink Surround
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Unusual hand-painted Italian pottery ceramic hibachi or garden sink surround. Features an arched wash stand style backing made of three parts and a base with a 14" x 14" opening. Includes a metal grill with handles for cooking. Hand-painted with a grape and foliate motif in the manner of "Castelli...
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Salterini Rustic 5 Piece Patio Set
By Salterini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Salterini Rustic 5 Piece Patio Set
Vintage wrought iron patio set circa 1950s Very good structural condition with minor signs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,900 / set
Rustic Stone Fireplace Surround From France For Authentic Interior Creation
Located in Beervelde, BE
Rustic stone fireplace surround from the 17th Century.
The beige hard limestone brings instant French slow living feeling in the room.
Measureme...
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1920s French Rustic Mesquite Partial Single Door Panel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Partial Single Door Panel French Rustic Mesquite
17 w x 44.5 h, door 35 x 2.25
Unrestored vintage
Refer to images
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Vintage Mesquite Wood Circle Disc Pulley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique round wood circle disc pulley. Old Mesquite wood.
Dimensions: 7.5 diameter x 1.75
Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazing cu...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Teak Wood Rustic Mortar Urn Repurposed as an Antique Planter, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century rustic teak wood mortar urn, perfect to be used as an antique planter for a vintage home décor. This 19th-century rustic teak wood mortar, with its rich history and st...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Teak
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
$1,337 Sale Price
20% Off
Small D Shape Carved Stone Weathered Sandstone Planter Bonsai Pot
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Discover the timeless beauty of this antique carved stone planter. An early piece, circa 1900, the piece showcases the rich, natural patina that develops over a lifetime.
The gentle curved D-shape and irregular surface create a striking, sculptural silhouette that complements both modern and traditional decor. The natural stone has developed a beautiful texture and natural lichen over time, adding to its raw, earthy elegance.
The D-shaped design makes it perfect to put against a wall or as a standalone piece, ample room to display your favourite plants, succulents, or fresh herbs. Whether placed indoors or out, this planter adds a zen-inspired, nature-infused accent with its unique character and charm.
Durable enough for outdoor use, or if preferred to use inside, this antique planter brings a touch of the outdoors in. The planter appears to have a small drainage hole, if using indoors, care sound be taken to ensure no leakage or staining from the planter.
Embrace the beauty of perfect imperfection and the quiet elegance of nature with this organic stone planter...
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Sandstone
Vintage 1976 Arnel's Hand-Painted Ceramic Hen Planter – Farmhouse Country Decor
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add a touch of rustic charm to your home with this vintage ceramic rooster planter, beautifully crafted in the style of Arnel’s ceramics. Featu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Iron Bucket with Handle Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderful antique Industrial iron metal bucket can be used for logs, kindling, fireplace tools or put a piece of glass, wood or stone on top an...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,600 / item
Chinese Oval Stone Trough, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic stone trough such as this was once a common sight in courtyards throughout rural China, filled with grain or water for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Chiseled from a bloc...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique Hand-Carved Teak Wood Column with Distressed Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This antique hand-carved teak wood column is a stunning architectural piece, exuding rustic charm and timeless character. Crafted from solid teak wood, the column showcases a beautif...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Wrought Iron Stair Railing, Sandblasted and Galvanized
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Unique antique wrought iron stair railing sandblasted and galvanized some years ago to protect it against rust.
We are happy to a...
Category
1890s European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Bradley and Hubbard American Country Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Country (19th Century) wrought iron andirons with sunburst and face design (BRADLEY & HUBBARD) (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Panels - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imbue your space with the rich narratives of global artistry and natural texture with this captivating pair of Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Panels. Each panel is a unique masterpiece, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Botswanan Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$1,450 / set
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
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...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
$254 Sale Price / item
34% Off
Traditional Danish Vintage Wooden Spicery Pot Round Display, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage spicery consisting in 18 glass pots in a round shaped rotatory Woden display. Made by unknown manufacturer, in Denmark circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wea...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of Two Traditional Spanish Vintage Ceramic Vases, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two vintage ceramic vases. By unknown manufacturer, made in Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pati...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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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