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Rustic Boxes

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
Majolica French Ceramic Cow Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cow tureen circa 1940 signed Caugant.
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1940s French Vintage Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic, Faience

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Box . 12 inches Lenght.
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1880s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Austrian Majolica Hen Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Austrian Majolica Hen Tureen.
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1890s Austrian Antique Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic

Mid 19th century small Swedish dome top box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century small swedish dome top box circa 1860. Good quality dome top box with shaped sides.  In original deep blue paint with black painted metalwork.  Lid opens to reveal a cl...
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1860s Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Portuguese Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Mustard Pot
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Portuguese Majolica Pumpkin Mustard Pot signed A.Cunha Caldas da Rainha. H / 4 inches , Diameter / 4.5 inches.
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1890s Portuguese Antique Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Grain Bucket with Handle
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stunning Chinese Grain Basket. Simplistic but functional form. Dovetail type corners fastened with metal supports. Metal nail joinery on handle. Yoke handle for the win.
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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

French Majolica Duck Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica duck tureen circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic

Austrian Majolica Gooseberries Basket, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian majolica gooseberries basket, circa 1920.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic, Faience

19th century Swedish painted pine log box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish pine log box circa 1870. Fine example of Swedish rustic furniture that was made with available timbers and still functioning after all this time. Made by secur...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Pine, Paint

Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic

19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
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1880s Austrian Antique Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic

19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box circa 1880. Good quality item which we have labelled a cutlery box, but could quite easily have been a tool box. Shaped handle for...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Pine, Paint

19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box circa 1870. Original painted dome top chest of small proportions.  Superb opportunity to own a decorative piece to s...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

19th century Folk Art Hand-painted Scandinavian Immigrants Box
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous Probably Sweden; early 19th century Polychrome wood (probably pine); iron Approximate size: 11 (h) x 18.5 (w) x 10 (d) in. A handsome dome lidded Scandinavian immigrants’...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Pine

Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. Well used, with a lovely rich wooden patina. This object is from the early 1900s and derives from a re...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Boxes

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Bentwood

19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small 19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen.
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1890s Portuguese Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Floral Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed around a simple wooden frame, this papier-mâché storage box is a charming example of Chinese folk art. Crafted with old newspapers and dyed rice paper, the box would have been...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Boxes

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Paper

Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870. Character painted pine box with black painted strap work and handle.  Working lock and key, but is a lock you n...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica asparagus tureen circa 1890. Platter & tureen.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic

Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Goat Tobacco Jar Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica tobacco jar signed Onnaing, circa 1890. Decorated with a goat and wheat and leaves.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

French Majolica Box Dog in a Kennel Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica box dog in a kennel signed Choisy le Roi , circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted pine blanket box circa 1828. Fine example of the traditional method of storage in Sweden, utilising the plentiful pine and hand decorating. Rectangular b...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Pine, Paint

Mid 19th century Swedish painted pine shaped box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rustic tine pine work box of large proportions circa 1850. Shaped and metal bound edges and hinges.  Original handles and paint. Hinges have broken, which could be fixed but presen...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

Object d ’Art Centerpiece Junior Carpenter Kit Tool Box with Balls and Horseshoe
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun and whimsical centerpiece or object d’art assemblage comprised of Junior Carpenter Kit toy tool box filled with vintage pool balls, baseballs, field hockey balls, vintage croquet balls...
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20th Century American Rustic Boxes

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Birchwood Veneer Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th century birchwood veneer jewelry box. The box has a heart of brass for keyhole and knob hardware of antler.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Bone, Birch

Antique French Wrought Iron Chest Wine Storage Rack for 28 Bottles
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Item # 209GJY07K A fantastic and rather unusual wrought-iron wine storage rack styled as a domed chest, it features wide shaped straps welded to curved and squared bar with curled iron elements throughout. The front of the chest retains an early lock and key, opening and dropping down on hanging chains to give access to the 28 bottles of wine that can be stored inside. It retains a wonderful early surface with chaotic oxidization and the effects of rust throughout the overall green and blue-ish patina. Circa the late 19th to early 20th century. Measurements: 23" H x 14 1/2" D x 28 7/8" W Condition Report: In as-found rough antique...
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19th Century French Antique Rustic Boxes

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Wrought Iron

19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar.
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1880s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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...
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1920s Italian Vintage Rustic Boxes

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Wood

Vintage Natural Edge Hand Made Wooden Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand made natural edge lidded box. Beautifully finished lid opens to reveal a hidden padded storage compartment. Year: 1960s Style: Rustic / Primitive Dimensions: 3.25" t...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Boxes

Materials

Wood

White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox
By Hammacher Schlemmer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Solid Oak Wood Hinged Toolbox Carry Handle Brass label. Hammacher Schlemmer NY patina present unrestored original vintage condition 7 h x 15 w x 9 d See all images provided.
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Boxes

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Oak

18th Century Distressed Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box is a captivating piece that effortlessly transports us to a bygone era. Crafted in Sweden during the final decade of the 18th century, it ex...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
This stunning rustic Buddha box stand table is a late 19th century offering box. Significant Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's a...
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1890s Thai Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautifully rare Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden, one can tell that this object has been used a lot, due to the beautiful faded blue color. Th...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Boxes

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Bentwood

19th Century American Keepsake Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved decorative box / collector's chest with one fixed, sliding tray and one removable, circa 19th century. All hardware, including the hinges, is original: the screws that li...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

French 1890s Rustic Painted Tôle Box with Wood Grain Finish and Goldenrod Accent
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted tôle box from the late 19th century, with wood grain patterns and goldenrod accents. Created in France during the last decade of the 19th century, this tôle box feat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Tôle

19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi. H / 6.8 inches
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1880s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautifully rare Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. Well used with a lovely patina and still with it's original dark blue paint, though worn in ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Late 20th Century Rustic Inlaid Wooden Box
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an amazing piece born by the fine craftmenships of the Sardinian artisan of the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy. The front is engraved with the typical decor of the dove ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with brass details, partial opening top and petite bracket feet. This rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th centur...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Boxes

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Brass

French Green Glass Cabbage Box, Circa 1960
Located in Austin, TX
French green glass cabbage box, Circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Boxes

Materials

Glass

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container circa 1860. Very nice rare item to find intact.  Made from pine with original bold blue paint, 1 original metal support hoop t...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Pine, Paint

1800s Antique Wood Box Hand Forged Iron Grain Rice Chinese
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration. a fabulously aged antique wood box with handles. Box has patinated metal trim pieces & forged iron nails. No mak...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal, Iron

Early 19th century Swedish carved oak lidded box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish carved oak lidded box circa 1800. Interesting find from one of our buying trips, naive carved/turned box made from solid oak. Still functional as an every...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Oak

French Faience Pate Tureen with Rabbits, Circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience pate tureen with rabbits Circa 1920.
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1920s French Vintage Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century Cottagecore Rustic Hand Decorated Papier Mache Dresser Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Rustic Cottagecore theme rooster, robins and wildflowers papier mache and wood moire lined large English dresser box 19th Century The shaped papier mache top depicts an arr...
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19th Century English Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

1950's John Begg Scotch Whisky Wooden Crate
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage John Begg Blue Cap Blended Scotch Whiskey wooden crate with lettering on four sides Circa 1950s. Interior dimensions roughly 11.75”x 15.375” x ...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Rustic Boxes

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Wood

Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores This tin would have been found on the counter or shelves of general and country stores. This food can will be a standout in...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi with a floral and leaves decor.
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1880s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen.
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1890s Austrian Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
Located in Austin, TX
Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug. Very rich decoration all-over the pot. Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware...
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1890s Portuguese Antique Rustic Boxes

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box exudes rustic charm and historical character. Crafted in Sweden during the waning years of the 18th century, this antique treasure showcases...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

Caddy with Buckle and Snap Closure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Traveler's caddy or basket with buckle and snap closure Durable vinyl outer has a woven-leather look to it. This piece has a handle on top for easy carrying. Interior is fabric. This piece is a compliment to any room, for decorative purposes or for practical use of storage and / or collections, textiles, picnics, etc. A nice place to stash a small art supply...
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20th Century Rustic Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic English 1900s Pine Box on Straight Legs with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English pine box on legs from the early 20th century, with brass escutcheon. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this p...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Boxes

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Wood

Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details and incised motifs. Created in India during the 1...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Boxes

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Iron

Rustic Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Carved Rosettes and Small Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian antique wooden treasure box from the 19th century, with iron braces, carved rosettes and petite feet. Created in India duri...
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19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
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1880s Austrian Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic boxes 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 boxes 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, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Michel Caugant, A. Hoffman Co., Antonio Alves Cunha, and Erik Gustafson. 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 boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $130 and tops out at $8,750 while the average work can sell for $500.

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