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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
Pair of carved stone armchairs – Spain 1880-1900
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of small carved stone armchairs, vegetal decoration, superb fine work, very heavy pieces (+- 150 kg each) Spain circa 1880-1900
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1890s Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

English Fence Section, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880-1920 English fence section that could be used as an interesting garden element, or possible a twin headboard?
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Large Sculptural African Dogan Ladder
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive vintage carved wood architectural ladder carved by Dogan people to access their dwellings. Mounted on a 12 x 15 base, the ladder is now a sculptural piece of African art.
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1950s Sahrawi Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Century Old Shutters or Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare 100 year old teak shutters with unique wood detail from my private collection. We first removed the paint and sanded the wood to a smooth ...
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Early 1900s Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Early 20th Century Rustic Wooden Planter with Tapered Body and Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique wooden planter, dating from the early 20th century, captivates with its rustic charm and simple, weathered appearance. The rectangu...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wrought Iron Andirons with Scrolls and Twisted Central Fender Crossbar, c. 1880s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0545 A pair of antique wrought iron andirons with elaborate scroll and twist details, complete with an original fender crossbar. Dimensions: Overall: 25" H. x 16" W. x 30" D. Bod...
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1880s Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of English Victorian Faux Wood Planters
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic English (Scottish) Victorian porcelain faux wood tree base design round fernery/planter stands.
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19th Century Scottish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Wrought Hanging Iron Pot Rack
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well crafted black hand wrought two tiered iron hanging pot rack with 24 hooks. The rack with a spiral twist motif having a smaller oval tier c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

English Oak and Brass Bucket with Tin Liner and Large Handle, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A richly patinated English oak bucket from the 19th century, featuring a warm, dark finish and original brass fittings, including three broad brass bands and a hinged bail handle wit...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Tin

Wooden Indonesian Brown Mortar Planter from the Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique wood Indonesian planter of rustic appearance from the early 20th century. Born in Indonesia and probably created to be a mortar used to store or grind up food, this wooden...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Large Rustic Doors from Hungary, circa 1890-1920
Located in Round Top, TX
Extremely large rustic doors from Hungary, over 12' wide and 11' tall. The original brown and white painted finish shows chips, crackles, distress and missing paint from years in the...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique 62” Stone Garden Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very handsome hand carved 18th century sandstone park bench consisting of a 4" slab with wonderful aged patina and character sitting on top of a pair of newer early 20th C. plinth ...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Sandstone

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Antique French Half Round Window Casement/ Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, this large antique French half round wood window casement has been repurposed as a mirror. This gorgeous antique French half-moon window/m...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

Antique Shanxi Province Hand Carved Elmwood Oriental Door
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique shanxi province hand carved Elmwood Oriental Door. Circa: 1880 Dimensions: H: 84" W: 49" D: 23".
Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Elm, Softwood

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...
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Early 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Cement Rams Head Planters - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a rustic touch to your garden or indoor space with this pair of vintage boho cement ram's head planters. These sturdy and stylish planters feature detailed ram's head designs tha...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

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

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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Continental Iron & Wood Fernery
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental style (20th Cent) iron simulated wood design fernery with an oval base holding a liner supported on a pedestal base. (att: JEAN-MICHEL FRANK)
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20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Vintage Faux Bois Planter
Located in Dallas, TX
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 hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay

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

Vintage Boho Glazed Terracotta Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add rustic charm to your garden or interior decor with this Vintage Boho Glazed Terracotta Planter. Its deep brown glaze and simple yet elegant silhouette offer a blend of functional...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Old Hickory Paisley Lattice Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory "Apache" round back Armchairs with a paisley upholstered round seat above a lattice design base. (signed with brand: OLD HICKORY)
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20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

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

Continental Twig 10-Arm Planter
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental (19th Cent) natural twig form 10 arm plant stand with shelf.
Category

19th Century European Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Twig

English Decorative Fence Section, circa 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920's English fence section in a wonderful old green paint. Perfect as a decorative element in your garden or?
Category

Early 20th Century British Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Rustic Country House Benches
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
Created solely out of teak branches this pair of benches are fabulous and totally unique country house style garden seats of grand proportions. Finished in a country house paint wa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

English Oak 1880s Circular Planter with Brass Braces Mounted on Splaying Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English oak circular planter from the late 19th century, with later legs and brass accents. Born during the fourth quarter of the 19th century, thi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

4 Heavy Hand Wrought Iron and Woven Raffia Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
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 Boho Clay Planters - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring natural warmth and earthy charm to your space with these vintage boho clay planters. Handcrafted with a rich patina and organic textures, each planter exudes timeless character...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay

Vintage Boho Patinated Primitive Wood Columns - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with these Vintage Boho Patinated Primitive Wood Columns. Their rich patina and rustic charm bring a touch of timeless elegance and bohemian flair to any space. Pe...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Organic Double or Single Plant Stand Pedestals
Located in Miami, FL
Organic double or single plant stand pedestals Offered for sale are two individual natural cut logs for use as organic plant stands. They are s...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Vintage Branch Triangular Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
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 hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Trunk Table Base with Bark Exterior
Located in Dallas, TX
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 hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Trunk Table Base with Bark Exterior
Located in Dallas, TX
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 hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Simple French Fireplace in Rustic Travertine Stone
Located in London, GB
A simple French fireplace in rustic Travertine stone. The shaped jambs surmounted by plain frieze and moulded shelf above. Modern. Shelf Width: 1380 mm 54 ⅜" Overall Height: 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine

Vintage Trunk Triangular Table Base
Located in Dallas, TX
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 hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Large Spanish Rustic Hammered Copper Container with Cover, Wrought Iron Handle
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...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Spanish Antique Clay Pot with Spout at the Bottom from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish antique clay pot from the 19th century. This Spanish pot features a continuous lip around the top as well as a cute spout at the bottom. Thi...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay

Late 20th Century Boho Hanging Studio Pottery Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring the warmth of handcrafted artistry into your home with this exceptional vintage studio pottery planter. This unique piece showcases a beautiful blend of organic form and rustic...
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Ancient Hand-Crafted Portuguese Washbasin, Pot, Garden Elements, Rustic, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ancient; Hand-crafted; Portuguese ceramics; Stone Sinks; Garden sculpture; Planters; Jardinieres; Plantpot; Garden accessories; Garden elements, Patina, Rustic 1940's Ancient hand-crafted Portuguese Washbasin from the 1940s. This style of pottery is very rare and has an incredibly charismatic patina to it. Originally used for storing water from nearby rivers to wash up. Can also be used as a pot for plants...
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1940s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Vintage Boho Patinated Architectural Elements - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A captivating pair of American-style vintage Boho patinated architectural elements, each exuding rustic charm and timeless allure. These pieces combine Bohemian artistry with archite...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

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 ...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Rustic Continental Tree Trunk Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
3 Rustic Continental (19th-20th century) tree trunk base side chairs with twig hoop design back. (PRICED EACH).
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20th Century American Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron Planter dated 6th Mai 1885 A superb piece with a faux basket weave
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Planter dated 6th Mai 1885 A superb piece with a faux basket weave on the outside and the date 6th Mai 1885, the significance of they date and the French spelling of the m...
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1880s Antique Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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 ...
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Late 20th Century English Rustic Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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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