Rustic Decorative Baskets
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
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Faience
Early 20th Century Shoulder Rice Carrying Yoke with Bamboo and Rattan Baskets
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rice carrying shoulder wooden yoke pole from the early 20th century, with hand-woven rattan baskets and bamboo accents. Charming us with its history and nicely weathered appearance, this Chinese early 20th century shoulder yoke...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century American Splint Oak Buttocks Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful American splint oak gathering basket with woven twig handle. The charming basket has a tight weave and would be charming as a decorative or functional piece.
USA, Early ...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wood container dates to the early 20th century and was used to store rice and other grains. The lidded container has a rounded body with a short footed base, constr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
Antique Rustic Hand Woven Karagumoy Filipino Two Toned Grain Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand woven karagumoy Filipino basket from the 19th century, with checkered two-toned structure, side opening and rustic character. Created in the Philippines...
Category
19th Century Philippine Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed, Wood
Circa 1900 8-Bottle Wine Carrier
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 French zinc & turned wood 8-bottle wine carrier. Shaped, turned wood carrying handle. Eight bottle comparments. With crusty finish, bends & dings as expected with age, use...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Zinc
Antique Woven Rattan Baskets with Circular Top and Tapering Base, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Chinese hand-woven rattan baskets with circular tops and tapering bases. These two antique Chinese hand-woven rattan baskets, with their circular tops and gently tapering...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Late Qing Dynasty 1900s Varnished Bamboo Basket with Large Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period varnished bamboo basket from the early 20th century with rattan tied handles. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this bamboo basket was likely used as a hat basket...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow, Fabric
Woven Rattan Baskets on Legs with Greek Key Motifs, Four Pieces Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Old woven rattan rustic Chinese baskets on wooden legs, with Greek key friezes. Imbued with rustic charm and historic elegance, these vintage Chinese baskets are charming artifacts f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Chinese Wooden Rice Measure Baskets with Handles and Metal Accents, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Three rustic Chinese rice measure wooden baskets from the mid 20th century with brown color, handles and metal accents. They are priced and sold individually. Immerse yourself in the rustic charm of these mid-20th century Chinese rice measure baskets...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Chinese Dou Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume. The rice measure has a square form with tapered sides...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Iron
Antique Hand Woven Rustic Karagumoy Filipino Two Toned Grain Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand woven karagumoy Filipino basket from the 19th century, with checkered two-toned structure, side opening and rustic character. Created in the Phi...
Category
19th Century Philippine Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber, Wood
Primitive Rustic Basket, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Primitive rustic laundry basket handcrafted in 19th century France, a captivating decorative piece in any home or a unique pot for your plants. Its authentic, weathered patina tells ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Grain Storage Container, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shanxi, China to transport their harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, th...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Tall Vintage Rustic Wooden Barrel with Slatted Body and Rope-Style Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall vintage wooden barrel from Northern Thailand, with slatted body and rope-style motifs. We are immediately drawn to the rustic feel and gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Southeast Asian Woven Bamboo Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This smoky brown carrying basket originates from southeast Asia and is expertly crafted of thin strips of smoked bamboo. Carefully hand-woven in a plain weave with a band of exposed ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow, Bentwood
Rustic English Vineyard Basket – Wicker Storage or Oversized Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This large vintage English wicker harvest basket was originally used for collecting grapes or champagne bottles during the wine harvest season. Its rich patina, charming age marks, a...
Category
20th Century British Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shanxi, China to transport their harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Chicken Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Infuse your space with rustic charm and boho flair with this vintage Shanghai weave chicken basket. Crafted with intricate woven details and a unique, organic shape, it offers both f...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Set of Three Decorative Rustic Chic Wooden Boxes
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous painted wooden decorative boxes from the early 1920s Rustic Chic period, made in Italy.
The boxes are small and are useful for organizing and arr...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
1970s Two Toned Woven Rattan Wastebasket
Located in Cordova, SC
Two toned wicker rattan woven basket that has the original plastic lining. Can be used as a wastebasket or to hold a potted plant or even to use for storage. The weaving is in great ...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Vintage English Garden Trug Basket, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage English Garden Trug Basket, circa 1930's. Traditional Sussex oblong shape, bentwood construction. Trugs were designed to gather flowers and herbs from the garden. Lovely aged...
Category
1930s English Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Artisanal Tree Trunk Planter, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artisanal tree trunk planter or basket in cork, meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans and echoing the era's dedication to craftsmanship. Embrace t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cork
Rustic Set of Handwoven Baskets, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
These rustic handwoven baskets embody the imperfection of Wabi Sabi. Each basket is a unique piece of art populaire, woven by skilled artisans using natural fibers and primitive tech...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Natural Fiber
Wicker Picnic Hamper Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A wicker picnic hamper basket with two wrapped bamboo handles. Decorated on each side with twisted bands of rattan in pink and green, and green woven diamonds reminiscent of Heywood ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Antiqued Hand Carved Wood Bucket
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection pays homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they ...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shandong, China to transport their harvest of grains and other crops over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second cont...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Monumental 19th Century American Feather Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental 19th century American ash and oak splint feather basket of fantastic size with two banded handles, a wide bentwood rib running around the belly of the basket, and a wood...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ash
Japanese XL Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Rustic, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Japan; Rustic; Wabi-Sabi; Kitchen objects; Mortar & Pestle; 1920's; Craftsmanship; Patina;
Rustic XL wooden mortar and pestle made in the 1920s in ...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Large early 20th century woven basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century woven basket circa 1910.
Scandinavian woven pine basket with a softwood frame. Ideal for use as a light use log bin, or for storing those shoes in the cloa...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Cane, Pine
Vintage Woven Grapevine Country Farmhouse Harvest Gathering Basket 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage woven grape vine harvest / market / shopping basket. Rustic country / farmhouse design with braided top edge and twisted handle.
Dimensions:
21.5" x 19" x 22.5" (Width...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed basket with a rolled banded top wrapped in flat reeds.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Woven Wicker Shopping Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A traditional shopping or gathering basket made of wicker. An arched handle of bentwood bamboo is wrapped with rattan secured to the braided rim of the basket.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Woven Chinese Grain Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven tray basket was originally used for harvesting grains or as a kitchen vessel for food prep and storage. Despite its humble origin, the basket exhibits remarkable workmansh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a thick bentwood handle attached to a thick heavy band with woven reed lacing.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Large Rustic Wicker Basket
Located in Stockton, NJ
A large vintage rustic wicker basket with lid. Original white painted finish with excellent patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a thick bentwood handle attached to a thick heavy band with woven reed lacing.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Antique Early 20th Century American Splint Oak Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
An antique American splint oak gathering basket. The charming basket has a tight weave and would be charming as a decorative or functional piece.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
Vintage Chinese Dou Rice Measure
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container is a traditional vessel used to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese unit of volume. The rice measure has a squared form with tapered sides, handc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Pine
Mar Handwoven Fruit Bowl made of Fique Fiber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The wonderful deep and contrasting shades of blue of the Caribbean Ocean (Mar) inspired the hues and design of this sophisticated basket bowl.
Our popular fruit bowls and basket tra...
Category
2010s Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Majolica Wire Basket with Leaves Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Majolica wire basket with leaves Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wire
Mid-Century Large Double Rope Basket Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare double large rope and cork fruits basket Audoux Minet.
Measures: W / 18.3" by 10" lower basket , upper 13.5' by 7"
H / 13.5 13.5 by 7 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rope, Cork
Woven Brass Fruit/Bread/Muffin Baskets, Set of 2
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully handwoven brass bowls; heavyweight with aesthetically pleasing pattern resultant from the weaving process.
Charming, and both artisan-crafted with beautiful craftsmanshi...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century French Garden Trugs
Located in Chicago, IL
These charming early 20th-century French wooden garden trugs exude rustic elegance and historical charm. Painted a dark green, each trug bears the patina of time and use, evidenced b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow, Fabric, Wood
Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Swedish 1890s Oval Two-Toned Wicker Basket with Large Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish oval wicker basket from the late 19th century, with two large handles. Charming us with its rustic appearance and complimenting colors, this Sw...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wicker
Woven Chinese Grain Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven tray basket was originally used for harvesting grains or in a kitchen for food prep and storage. Despite its humble origin, the basket exhibits remarkable workmanship, bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
French Faience Pate Tureen with Rabbits, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience pate tureen with rabbits Circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Green Majolica Reticulated Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica Reticulated Basket signed Sarreguemines Majolica , circa 1870.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Rare French Majolica Blackberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica Blackberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This late 19th-century examp...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood, Willow
19th century Scandinavian woven pine basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian woven pine basket circa 1890.
Beautiful piece of rustic Swedish craftsmanship which could have multiple uses around the home such as a log bin, hallway sho...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Pine
Rustic decorative baskets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Rustic decorative baskets 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 decorative baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, natural fiber and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic decorative baskets made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative baskets, popular names associated with this style include Michel Caugant, Sarreguemines, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, and Desvres. 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 decorative baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $5,391 while the average work can sell for $450.