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Rustic Decorative Objects

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 Vase HB Quimper, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience vase signed HB Quimper Circa 1900. Decorated with flowers, a farmer from Brittany and Brittany symbol.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience

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.
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19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

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Oak

Pair of French Majolica Flowers Wall Pockets Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Flowers Wall Pockets Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890. Lilac and roses.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Strawberries & Cherries Basket Sarreguemines circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica strawberries & cherries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.  
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1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Large Rare French Majolica Parrot Choisy Le Roi Vase, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare French Majolica Parrot with a branch of olives Choisy Le Roi Vase, Circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Green Majolica Reticulated Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1870
Located in Austin, TX
Green Majolica Reticulated Basket signed Sarreguemines Majolica , circa 1870.  
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

French Majolica Strawberries Basket Sarreguemines circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Strawberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1880.  
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Rustic Organically Shaped Olive Wood Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic organically-shaped carved olive wood basket with handle.
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20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Olive

Chinese Bent Handle Market Basket, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Willow

Contemporary Rustic Modern Organic Form Olive Wood Basket
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary Rustic Modern basket made of olive wood carved in an organic basket form with a Y-shaped handle.
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20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Olive

Large American Western Basket Vintage Woven Reed 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage traditional hand coiled American Western basket. This tightly hand woven willow basket showcases talent and history of Southwestern region. Displayed is a center star d...
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed, Willow

Handmade English Two Toned Wicker Baskets from Devon with Double Handles, Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three English wicker baskets with double handles, priced and sold each. Step into the world of English craftsmanship with these exquisite 20th Ce...
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20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Small French Palissy Majolica Comport with Cabbage Leaf Emile Gambut, Circa 1879
By Emile Gambut
Located in Austin, TX
A rare small French palissy majolica comport with cabbage leaf signed Emile Gambut and dated 1879. The base is composed with branches. Famous French ceramist , with ceramics at the...
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1870s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Sticky Rice Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven basket from Guizhou province celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. Expertly woven of thin bamboo strips, the little basket was originally used for pr...
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20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage 1959 Brass Container from the Netherlands
Located in Pasadena, TX
22.5? 1959 brass milk can from the De Vechtstreek Region The Vechtstreek ( Dutch pronunciation: ['v?xt?stre?k]) (Dutch for "Vecht area") is a region in the Dutch provinces of Utrecht and North Holland along the Vecht River between the towns of Utrecht and Amsterdam. Located in the economic heartland of the Netherlands, it is known for its natural environment and history. Crafted in Europe in 1959. this tall brass container...
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20th Century Dutch Rustic Decorative Objects

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Metal, Brass

Large handcrafted solid wooden bowl in wabi wabi style, France ca. 1950
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1950 / bowl / wood / Rustic / Wabi Wabi Large robust wabi sabi style bowl, handcrafted from one large piece of wood in the 1950s in France. This very large and unique woo...
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

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.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed

Nature & Animals Posing in Still Life Art, European & Italian Coffee Table Book
Located in New York, NY
Nature Posing the Grand Season of Still Life of Europe and Italy; A large (grand) coffee table or library book, 1977, Milano, Italy. Translation of Title in Italian: Natura In Posa, ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century French Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century French vineyard basket hand-woven from reeds with a heavy rim, rope handles, and wooden slat bottom. Perfect for laundry, or filled with throw pillows a...
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Reed

Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1900s In good rustic condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years.
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood

Petite Chinese Bamboo Flower Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this petite flower basket from the early 20th century is a lovely example of traditional Chinese basketry. The small basket is woven ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Petite Chinese Gathering Basket, c. 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven with precious scale and delicate artistry, this petite bamboo basket from the early 20th century is a beautiful example of traditional Chinese basketry. Hand-crafted in southwe...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage ceramic urn is a masterclass in organic form and textural depth. Featuring a generous, bulbous silhouette, the piece is finished in a rich, multi-tonal glaze ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Seven Coquillage Oysters Baskets in Iron Wire
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Seven Vintage Metal Wire Coquillage baskets, France, 1960s. Traditional metal baskets used by french oyster farmers at low tide for harvest. Very good vintage condition and...
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20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

1970s Mid Century Very Large Terracotta Handmade Money Box Pig
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful hand made large stylised terracotta pig shaped piggy bank from the 1970s. Coin slot to the top, no access to the coins, this is a fill and br...
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Mid-20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan and Wood Circular Hat Box with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Chinese rattan hat box with weathered patina and oxidized accents. This vintage Chinese rattan hat box exudes a rustic charm with its ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

French Majolica Wire Basket Salins circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica wire basket Salins circa 1890. Grapes and leaves.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Tramp Art Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage Tramp Art frame is a masterful display of early 20th-century folk art, blending resourceful craftsmanship with a compelling architectural silhouette. Hand-cr...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Porcelain White & Black Cow Creamer Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Porcelain white & black cow creamer circa 1930.
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1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Stone Accessory Primitive 18th Century
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 ...
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18th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Early 20th Century American Rustic Twig Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
An antique American rustic hand-made twig basket. The charming basket would be charming as a decorative or functional piece. USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 17"W x 17"D x 17"H V...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Lacquered Harvest Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Willow

Antique Rustic American Oval Dough Wood Carved Bowl with Handles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique American rustic oval wood dough bowl handcarved with handles. Has a fissure in center, probably for water draining
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1920s American Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

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 can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Willow

Val Saint Lambert Crystal Bowl Catchall Animal Steer Bull Rustic Belgium
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Belgian crystal round bowl with debossed steer bull animal by luxury crystal Maison, Val Saint Lambert, circa mid to late-20th century, Belgium. Steer bull at center of...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Sea Blue Whimsical Handmade Ceramic Jug Pitcher Vase from Portugal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A handmade jug for your next soiree Invite rustic charm to your kitchen with this Sea Blue Handmade Ceramic Jug. Handcrafted with artisanal craftsmansh...
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2010s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Festa Whimsical Handmade Ceramic Vase in Blue, Teal, Pink from Portugal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A colorful bowl for your coffee table This Festa Handmade Ceramic Bowl is a beautiful home accent piece. Crafted from ceramic, its teal and blue striped design gives it a rustic and whimsical look that is perfect for any living room or bedroom. The unique, handmade construction gives it a one-of-a-kind charm that will add a touch of character to your home. Minor variations and irregularities may be present, as every piece is made by hand. Photographs are as accurate as possible, but colors may vary slightly from one screen to another. Founded in 2013 in Lisbon, this artisan studio is an atelier where reality and fantasy meet, drawing and painting interface, and no two pieces are alike. Anchored in the belief that error is an advantage in the path towards individualization, the slow living workspace promotes small scale quality production, supported by an ecological design, aware of the authentic, lasting beauty of each object produced 7" x 5" White and teal blue stoneware bowl...
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2010s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

French Majolica Jardinière with Flowers Onnaing, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica jardinière with flowers signed Onnaing, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home! USA, Early 20th century Measuers: ...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

Large 19th French Jardiniere with Horses & Barnyard Albert Lebarque
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th French Jardiniere With Horses & Barnyard Albert Leon Lebarque. One side have painting is horses on a stable and the other side a barnyard. Very high quality ceramic , an impressive...
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1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Life Size Glazed Pottery Sculpture Of A Reclining Lamb
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Life size green glazed pottery sculpture of an endearing reclining lamb. The lamb with front legs crossed is looking back across its well cast and dimensional fur. Dimensions: 23 1/...
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20th Century European Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Petite Chinese Sticky Rice Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This woven basket from Guizhou province celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. Expertly woven of thin bamboo strips, the little basket was originally used for pr...
Category

20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Early 20th century adzed food vessel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century adzed food vessel circa 1900. Here we have a rustic made food vessel, usually made for feeding animals in eastern europe.  Hand carved from a solid tree trunk usi...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

French Majolica Dish Leaf, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair Antique Black Forest Gun Holders, Austria late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Antique Black Forest Gun Holders, Austria late 19th Century An antique pair of Black Forest gun holders mounted side by side on the wall. They...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Antler, Wood

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Rope Basket Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope and Cork Fruits Basket Audoux Minet. 15.3 inches.
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1960s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Rope, Cork

Large Majolica Terracotta Dog Terrier Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica terracotta dog Terrier Bavent ( Normandy )
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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Ram Horns on Black Marble Stands, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of ram's horns mounted on black marble bases USA, Late 20th Century Each measures: 17"W x 4.75"D x 11"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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: ...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category

1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish terracotta glazed pottery jar, exemplifies rustic elegance and traditional craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, its ochre-glazed upper portion featur...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Rustic decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Rustic decorative objects 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 objects 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, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Rustic decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include José Alves Cunha, Michel Caugant, Sarreguemines, and Bavent. 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 objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $85 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $714.