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 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
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
19th Century American Red Painted Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American red painted oak splint round gathering basket with a tapered asymmetrical form making it perfect for hanging on a wall. Found in Western Massachusetts.
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
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
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...
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Early 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 bentwood handle attached with simple iron straps.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Antique Farmer's Grain Basket with Iridescent Motifs and Weathered Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique farmer's grain basket from the 19th century, with cylindrical silhouette, iridescent motifs and lid. This 19th-century antique farmer's grain b...
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19th Century Philippine Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
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...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ash
Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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
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
Wood, Fabric, Willow
Round Chinese Market Basket, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This basket was made in Southern China over a century ago by a skilled artisan with many years of training. It was common to learn the skill from a father or older family...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Reed
Large 19th Century American Nut Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful large 19th century oak splint nut gathering basket from the American South, with a fantastic weathered patina and beautiful sculptural form. We use it in the shop with a ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
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
Bentwood, Willow
Rustic Burmese Vintage Square Shaped Rattan Basket with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese square rattan basket with weathered appearance. Born in Burma during the midcentury period, this rustic rattan basket features a square shape, accented by nicely woven corners and a rectangular lid. Elegant in its simplicity, this Burmese vintage rattan basket...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Split Oak Basket
Located in High Point, NC
19th century split oak handwoven basket from France. Lovely shape and size.
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Oak
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
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
French Enamel Reticulated Corn Poppy Basket
Located in Austin, TX
French enamel reticulated basket with corn poppy motif, circa 1930.
Wears, enamel loss.
Category
1930s European Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Metal
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
Small Antique Chinese Dowry Basket with Distressed Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small antique Chinese dowry basket from the early 20th century, with brown patina and weathered appearance. Charming our eyes with its rustic flair, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese 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
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
19th Century Pair of Carved Turkish Bins
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century pair of carved Turkish bins.
Beautiful patina creates a leather like appearance and these unusual vessels.
Measures: 6.25" H x 5.75" W x 3.25" D and 5" H x 5.5" W x...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Wood
Monumental 20th Century Hickory Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 20th century Hickory gathering basket this basket is in very good condition. Theses baskets are very hard to find in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Hickory
Rustic Mongolian Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This beautiful grain container was made over a century ago in Mongolia. It was made to last: the sturdy pine wood slats tightly joined, with the forever knots helping to secure them ...
Category
Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Pine
Chinese Provincial 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
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1850
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
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow, Bentwood
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 particular example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
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 hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
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 hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
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 hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
Provincial Chinese Rice Measure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. Hand-crafted of pine wood, the vessel has gracefully swelli...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Pine
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 hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Willow
1940s Leather Equestrian 'Feed Bag' by Enid Collins
By Enid Collins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early and rare Collins of Texas 'feed bag' composed of saddle leather trimmed in brass casting. The leather bag houses an enamel 'feed bucket,' conceived as a...
Category
1940s American Vintage Rustic Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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.
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