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 the 1903 Thomas Lee Adirondack chair.
Rustic design is perhaps mostly about texture and humble materials: hand-hewn wood, woven rush seating, wrought iron, coarse stone and weathered metal. As a decor, it exudes warmth and honesty, while a single piece of countrified design adds an intriguing visual counterpoint in a sleek, modern environment.
Easily identifiable by its rough textures, earthy colors and natural materials, rustic furniture helps bring the beauty of the outdoors inside. As you can see on 1stDibs, rustic wares offer no end of inspiration.
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Style: Rustic
Petite Pair of Dutch 19th Century Ladies' Carved Wooden Clogs with Black Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small pair of antique Dutch carved wooden ladies' clogs from the 19th century, with black paint, square noses, wrinkled tops and small heels. Created in the Netherlands during the ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Pumpkin Jardiniere Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pumpkin jardiniere signed Onnaing, circa 1890, a reticulated planter with pumpkin flowers signed Onnaing 407.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Faience Wall Pocket Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience wall pocket signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1900.
Hand painted with a couple of bretons and flowers.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Antique Rustic Spanish Wall Metal Chandelier, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique rustic wall chandelier. Suitable for three candles.
Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer circa 1950.
In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal
French Tole Handled Tray with Flowers, Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French tole handled tray with flowers circa 1930.
Reticulated border. A little hole on the metal.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Handcarved Tramp Art Photo Frame Rustic Style, Austria circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful, extraordinary designed Tramp Art photo frame from the very early 20th century in Austria. Elaborately made out basswood around 1900, t...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Softwood
Antique Wicker Green Splint Basket
Located in New York, NY
An antique wicker green splint basket with handles, circa early 20th century, USA. Dimensions: 9.5" Depth x 14.5" Width x 7.75" Height.
For French porc...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Antique Cabin Decor Antler Basket, Germany ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A large rustic antler basket made of real fallow deer antlers mounted on a carved wooden centerpiece. The upper antlers are additionally connected by a ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler, Wood
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket can become a truly beautiful work of art. This bent handle basket was made i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow, Bentwood
French Majolica Square Jardiniere with Flowers, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica square jardiniere with flowers, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century American Blacksmith's Anvil on Tree Stump Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 19th century American Blacksmith's iron anvil mounted with nails to it's original tree stump base. The anvil is attached to the stump with several hand-made nails. What a ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century, Century Spanish Blown Glass Traditional Pitcher
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century Spanish blown glass traditional pitcher.
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent w...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Oversize French Majolica Palissy Fishs Jardiniere, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize French Majolica Palissy fishes jardiniere Circa 1880.
Attributed to Thomas Sergent.
Very rare model, trompe l'oeil wood crate with f...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Thai Vintage Woven Rattan Fruit Market Basket with Pedestal Tapering Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai vintage woven rattan fruit market basket from the mid 20th century, with pedestal base. Created in Thailand during the midcentury period, this mark...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Petite Square Woven Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite woven basket dates to the early 20th century and is crafted of thin bamboo strips that have been carefully hand-woven in a twill pattern. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Thomas Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Palissy Jardiniere signed Thomas Sergent.
Decorated with a frog, a fish, a lizard, shells and plants.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Rustic Glass Bottle
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Early 20th century glass bottle
By unknown manufacturer, Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Carved Teak Sculpture
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century carved teak wood sculpture. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern style.
Curated for our one of a kind line, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Provincial Footed Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container has an unusual hourglass shape, with a square base and a tapered upper half divided into three compartments. The exterior is co...
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Turn of the Century 1900s Two-Tiered Green Painted Oval Jardinière
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French two-tiered oval shaped jardinière from the early 20th century, with green and white painted metal, scrolling accents and weathered appearance. Created in France during the T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron, Metal
Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Natural Oak Wood Candleholder, circa 1890
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional natural oakwood candleholder.
By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1890.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pres...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century American Wood Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American carved walnut tray with sloped sides, and a wonderful patina only one hundred years of age can bestow. Perfect for use on your dining table, holding...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Mexican Hand Chased Copper Vase by Ignacio Punzo Ángel
By Ignacio Punzo Ángel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Made by Ignacio Punzo Ángel, this copper vase has been hand burnished and chased in a multiple diamond shaped pattern. The Punzo family is well known for their copper and silver craftsmanship. Located in Santa Clara Del Cobre in Mexico, the mastery of copper and silver artwork have been passed down for generations. Brothers Ignacio and Abdón Punzo...
Category
1990s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Chinese Unglazed Terracotta Rice Jar, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on prototypes fired in ancient Chinese kilns, this jar's perfect proportions haven't changed much since the Bronze Age. Keeping in the tradition of its predecessors, this early...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Rustic Continental Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Continental mahogany rectangular box with a carved border and trim with 5 circle design top.
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake B&O RR Railroad Lantern Santa Fe Red Globe
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Adams & Westlake Adlake oil lantern featuring ruby red globe and metal frame. Measure:3".
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Wicker Wrapped Earthenware Vessel Planter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage earthenware vessel with wicker basket and wooden lid. Unknown provenance. Likely used as jug to hold or age food or alcohol. Similar style to that of Martaban Pottery. Large ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Wicker, Wood
Black Forest Cabin Decor Antler Candelabra, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Cabin Decor Antler Candelabra, circa 1900
A very rare and great cabin decor style five-armed candelabra with five candle spouts. Made of original deer and virginia deer...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler
Italian 19th Century Patinated Iron Ram's Head Sculpture with Rusty Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian wall hanging patinated iron ram's head sculpture from the 19th century, with rusty finish and great finesse in the details. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Poured Stone Bull
Located in New York, NY
Well detailed poured stone bull statue. We believe this item was originally placed in a shop in France, perhaps a butcher shop, as display. It appears as though the piece was never p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Cement
Antique English Mahogany Gear Pin
Located in Dallas, TX
Add some rustic, vintage flare to your decor with this antique English mahogany wood gear pin from circa 1890. Made in Nottinghamshire, it is ideal for adding style and sophisticatio...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
1920s French Metal Birdcage
Located in High Point, NC
This metal birdcage with a square wooden base was made in France, circa 1920. Corrugated and smooth rods alongside thin wires were used to construct the...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Wire
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.
Date o...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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 becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Willow
Porcelain Jewelry Dish Rustic Farm Scene Bovine Cows, Early-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful German porcelain jewelry dish with farm scene, circa early-20th century, Germany. Dish is octagonal in shape with luminous rustic landscape farm scene of three bovin...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Basket making is an ancient and humble craft, but in the hands of a skilled weaver a simple willow basket becomes a truly beautiful statement. The artisan’s mastery is evident in thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Willow
Rustic Papier-Mache Female Bust
Located in New York, NY
Sculpture in the Rustic style papier-mache bust of a young woman wearing a scarf (19th/20th Cent).
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, c. 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. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow
Artisan Made Hand Blown Glass Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Artisan made hand blown glass jar, home decor. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Majolica Partridge Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica partridge tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Large French Faience Cachepot Fourmaintraux Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th century large French Faience Cachepot Fourmaintraux Desvres
Fourmaintraux in Desvres ( North of France )
Decor inspired by Rouen manufa...
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Decorative French Painted Tole and Iron Clock Face
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large rustic French decorative clock face featuring a painted tole face with Roman numerals. This is a decorative non-working clock face only and does n...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Spanish Tinaja Pots and Stand
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Antique Spanish Tinaja pots and stand.
A provincial Tinaja clay pot stand supporting three different tinaja clay pots.
Originally designed for holding water, the beautifully aged pots...
Category
Early 1900s Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pine
Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1890s Thai Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rustic Planter, Ginger Jar, Vase or Pot in Brown, Black and Cream, Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall circular rustic hand-thrown ginger jar, planter, or vase in black, brown, and cream. The vase is created from a rough sandy ceramic material. A fluted top is fired in black, a...
Category
1990s American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Monumental 19th Century American Feather Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A monumental 19th century American ash and oak splint feather basket of fantastic size with two banded handles, a wide bentwood rib running around the belly of the basket, and a wood...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ash
19th Century Majolica Jardinière Flower and Snail Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th century planter or cachepot jardinière flower and snail Wasmuel.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Spanish Cast Iron Cauldron Kitchen Pot Ice Bucket
Located in Barcelona, ES
Cast iron cauldron with unmatching Lid from Galicia at the northern part of Spain, circa 1940s
Made in molded/cast iron, originally used for cooking...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Far Eastern Early 20th Century Shoulder Yoke with Bamboo and Rattan Baskets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Far Eastern shoulder yoke from the early 20th century, with rattan and bamboo baskets. Charming us with its history and nicely weathered appearance, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Bamboo
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...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Chinese Woven Rattan Carrying Basket with Large Tripartite Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage woven rattan carrying basket from the mid-20th century, with large handle. Born in China during the midcentury period, this charming...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Anat Bard Ceramic Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Textured, hollow ceramic sculpture by Arnat Bard.
Piece from our one of a kind collection, Le Monde. Exclusive to Brendan Bass.
Globally curated b...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Wooden Wine Crate, 19th C.
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 19th century French wooden wine crate with handles. Markings "A" and "CC".
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Majolica Well with Birds Jerome Massier Fils, Circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Large spectacular Majolica well with birds signed Jerome Massier Fils circa 1910.
Measures: Height / 22 inches.
Category
1910s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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.
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