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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
19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen
19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen

19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French Majolica asparagus tureen circa 1890. Platter & tureen.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen
19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen

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

Swedish 19th century green painted shaped strong box
Swedish 19th century green painted shaped strong box

Swedish 19th century green painted shaped strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century green painted shaped strong box circa 1850. An example of the traditional Swedish shaped strong box with domed lid.  This example has been painted in a vivid gr...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Pine

Wooden Glass Display Showcase with Dark Stained Frame
Wooden Glass Display Showcase with Dark Stained Frame

Wooden Glass Display Showcase with Dark Stained Frame

Located in High Point, NC

This wooden showcase features a clean, rectilinear form with glass panels on all visible sides, allowing contents to be viewed from multiple angles. The frame is constructed of solid...

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Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box
19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box

19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box circa 1850. Good quality piece of rustic Swedish craft work, which still functions as a practical storage solution for today. ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Majolica Goat Tobacco Jar Onnaing
19th Century Majolica Goat Tobacco Jar Onnaing

19th Century Majolica Goat Tobacco Jar Onnaing

By 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

19th Century French Majolica Cabbage Tureen Saint Honore
19th Century French Majolica Cabbage Tureen Saint Honore

19th Century French Majolica Cabbage Tureen Saint Honore

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Cabbage Tureen Saint Honore. H / 5 inches , D / 8.5 inches.

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1890s French Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic Continental Walnut Box
Rustic Continental Walnut Box

Rustic Continental Walnut Box

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Continental rectangular walnut box with ornamental carvings of leaves and a key.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Boxes

Rustic Continental Style House Shaped Music Box
Rustic Continental Style House Shaped Music Box

Rustic Continental Style House Shaped Music Box

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Continental-style (19/20th Century) cabin house-shaped wood music box

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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Boxes

19th Century Lift-Top Walnut Grain Bin or Log Box
19th Century Lift-Top Walnut Grain Bin or Log Box

19th Century Lift-Top Walnut Grain Bin or Log Box

Located in Doylestown, PA

Antique handcrafted grain or flour bin with a lift top, circa 1870. This is a beautiful, rustic bin crafted of solid wood planks with bracket feet and a hinged top displaying a desi...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rustic Continental House-Shaped Music Box
Rustic Continental House-Shaped Music Box

Rustic Continental House-Shaped Music Box

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Continental (19/20th Century) house-shaped wood music box on a base

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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Boxes

Early 20th C. Farmers Market Trunk C.1940
Early 20th C. Farmers Market Trunk C.1940

Early 20th C. Farmers Market Trunk C.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A rustic wooden dairy farm box used to sell cheese at farmers markets from O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy in Sonoma. Creator O'Allen & Son Green Valley Dairy. ...

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Mid-20th Century Rustic Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box
Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen Sousa Barcelos Circa 1930
Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen Sousa Barcelos Circa 1930

Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen Sousa Barcelos Circa 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen or Soup Tureen signed Sousa Barcelos Portugal Circa 1930. With a spoon.

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1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box
Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box

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

Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top

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

Materials

Brass

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox
Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox

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

Materials

Oak

Vintage Boho Black Forest Hand Carved Casket Box
Vintage Boho Black Forest Hand Carved Casket Box

Vintage Boho Black Forest Hand Carved Casket Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional Black Forest hand-carved casket box is a masterpiece of rustic European artistry. Crafted from dense, dark-stained wood, the box is enveloped in high-relief carvings...

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Early 20th Century German Rustic Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900
Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900

Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This small woven box from the early 20th century celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The round, lidded box is shaped from tightly woven reeds and finished wit...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Antique French Wrought Iron Chest Wine Storage Rack for 28 Bottles
Antique French Wrought Iron Chest Wine Storage Rack for 28 Bottles

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Swedish 1790s Rustic Oval Top Wooden Box with Iron Accents and Distressed Patina
Swedish 1790s Rustic Oval Top Wooden Box with Iron Accents and Distressed Patina

Swedish 1790s Rustic Oval Top Wooden Box with Iron Accents and Distressed Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina. Created in Sweden during the last decade of the 18th century, this wooden box charms us ...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle
Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle

Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique rattan lunch basket from the early 20th century, with bamboo tripartite handle. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box

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

Materials

Metal

19th century Scandinavian pine log basket
19th century Scandinavian pine log basket

19th century Scandinavian pine log basket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Scandinavian pine log basket circa 1890. We are pleased to be able to offer something so rare to be intact.  Made using pine to create a frame which then has latice str...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Pine

Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box
Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box

Rustic Adirondack Style Hinged Wooden Box

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Adirondack style burled wooden hinged box.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Burl

Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900
Chinese Round Grain Container with Offering Fruits, c. 1900

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Boxes

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Oak Lidded Box
Vintage Boho Oak Lidded Box

Vintage Boho Oak Lidded Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome antique lidded box, beautifully crafted from richly grained quarter-sawn tiger oak. The wood's stunning medullary ray flecks create a dynamic, shimmering surface that spea...

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

By Manuel Mafra 1

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

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest

Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Capture rustic charm with our American-style Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest. Handcrafted with intricate woven rattan, this chest blends bohemian aesthetics with vintage allu...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand
Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand

Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand. Rustic made Scandinavian metal bound strong box on later stand. Useful addition of a base makes this an ideal sofa side storag...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box
19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box

19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box circa 1850. Good quality Scandinavian small strong box made from pine and iron. Oval tine shaped, original iron strap work, hinges, han...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set
19th Century Austrian Majolica Stove Smoker Set

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

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi

By 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

French Majolica Duck Tureen, circa 1950
French Majolica Duck Tureen, circa 1950

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

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design
19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design

19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique rustic Chinese wooden document box with brass stud design. This antique Chinese wooden document box, embellished with a brass stud design, radiates rustic charm and carrie...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Cottagecore Rustic Hand Decorated Papier Mache Dresser Box
Large 19th Century Cottagecore Rustic Hand Decorated Papier Mache Dresser Box

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

19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box
19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box

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

Materials

Metal

Caddy with Buckle and Snap Closure
Caddy with Buckle and Snap Closure

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

19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table

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

18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box

18th Century Swedish Wedding Box

Located in Houston, TX

This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box is a captivating artifact that transports us to a bygone era. Originating from the final decade of the 18th century in Sweden, it boasts a t...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set
19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set

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

19th century Swedish painted pine log box
19th century Swedish painted pine log box

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Object d ’Art Centerpiece Junior Carpenter Kit Tool Box with Balls and Horseshoe
Object d ’Art Centerpiece Junior Carpenter Kit Tool Box with Balls and Horseshoe

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

Late 20th Century Rustic Inlaid Wooden Box
Late 20th Century Rustic Inlaid Wooden Box

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

Mid 19th century small Swedish dome top box
Mid 19th century small Swedish dome top box

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

Materials

Metal

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage box

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Rustic Antique Wooden Cash Box with Removable Top, Studs and Chain
Rustic Antique Wooden Cash Box with Removable Top, Studs and Chain

Rustic Antique Wooden Cash Box with Removable Top, Studs and Chain

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese wooden cash box from the early 20th century, with chain and partially removable top. Charming our eyes with its rustic presence and nicely weathered appearance, th...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

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.