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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

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

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

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

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

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Glass

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

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Bone, Birch

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

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Ceramic, Majolica

19th century Swedish 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

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

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

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

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Ceramic

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

20th Century Swedish Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century Swedish box is a charming piece of craftsmanship, blending functionality with rustic elegance. The exterior is decorated with a textured, hand-carved geometric patt...
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20th Century Swedish Rustic Boxes

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Pine

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

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Wood

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

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Oak

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

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

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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

Small 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 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

Antique Wooden Railway Egg Box Crate, The Dairy Outfit Co. Early 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE KITCHENALIA/FARMING INTEREST A wooden crate originally used to transport eggs safely from a rural farm, usually by railway, to their final destination in a town or city. Th...
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Early 20th Century British Rustic Boxes

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Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

19th Century Wabi-Sabi Caddy
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming 19th century American caddy or tool box with the best whimsical wabi-sabi inspired natural bentwood hickory handle. Perfect for holding napkins, flatware, or o...
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Boxes

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Wood

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

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

Antique French Wrought Iron Chest Wine Storage Rack for 28 Bottles
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH WROUGHT-IRON DOMED CHEST WINE STORAGE RACK Circa late 19th/early 20th century; for storing 28 bottles 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

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

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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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

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

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Metal

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 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

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

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

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

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Metal

Large Handmade Wooden Tool Box, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A large handmade wooden toolbox with steel handle and lock. Refinished in an oil and wax finish. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture c.194...
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Early 20th Century Rustic Boxes

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Steel

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

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Iron

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

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Brass

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

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Rattan, Bamboo

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

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

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

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Wood

Eighteenth Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Eighteenth century Swedish Wedding Box. Rustic Swedish wooden box with iron accents and natural patina. Created in Sweden during the last decade of...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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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 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

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

1800s Antique Wood Box Hand Forged Iron
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fabulously aged antique wood box with handles. Box has patinated metal trim pieces & forged iron nails. No maker stamp 9.38 h x 18.5 w ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

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

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Bentwood

Vintage Boho Carved Grid Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
A beautiful blend of form and function, this vintage carved grid box brings artisanal charm and a touch of bohemian elegance to your tabletop. Crafted from richly grained hardwood, t...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Rustic Boxes

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Wood

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

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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

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Wood, Paper

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

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

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Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood

Early 20th Century American Hand Carved Two-Tier Collector's Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved decorative box / collector's chest, circa early 20th century. Features a hinged-top that opens to reveal two, stacked, sliding trays (one lidded and removable, one open)....
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Boxes

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Metal

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

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840. Good example of traditional rustic Swedish woodwork.  Painted in a russet red paint with hand painted cream drags....
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Boxes

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Metal

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

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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