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
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
French Majolica Wire Basket Salins circa 1890
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica wire basket Salins circa 1890.
Grapes and leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
French Majolica Jardinière with Flowers Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica jardinière with flowers signed Onnaing, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Chinese Rustic Vintage Woven Rattan Market Basket with Large Handle and Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rustic vintage woven rattan market basket from the mid 20th century, with large handle and rectangular base. Created in China during the midcentury period, this market bask...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
19th Century Spanish Copper Container with Two Handles and Cross Mark
Located in Madrid, ES
Hammered, riveted and soldered in 19th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form and rich color it surpasses its rough begi...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
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
1960 Narragansett Special Sterling Silver Horseshoe Horse Racing Trophy Tray
Located in Dayton, OH
"Rare 1960s sterling silver 925 (204.3 g) commemorative horse shoe tray or ashtray, made by Bogaert's of Lexington. Reinzi, age 5, was the winner and earned 1st place on Oct 29, 1960 at The Narragansett Special in Narragansett Park
Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Jockey Jimmy Combest, Trainer Barry Ryan and Owner J. Frederic Gagel. Measure: 5".
The Narragansett Special was an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Narragansett Park in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. At the time of its inaugural running in 1934, the Narragansett Special offered a purse of $25,000 added money making it the biggest race run at the track. Only Suffolk Downs' Massachusetts Handicap had a bigger purse in New England. Both rich contests drew the best talent that the nation had to offer.[1]
Open to horses age three and older, the race was run over a distance of 1+3/16 miles (9.5 furlongs). The Special started at the top of the Narragansett stretch with a run of 3/16ths to the wire and then one full lap around the one mile dirt oval.
Historical notes
Across its history, the ""Special"" was run in late summer and fall, over fast and sloppy tracks, and even in the snow one year (Wise Margin – 1955).
Time Supply, under jockey Tommy Luther, won the very first Special. A. A. Baroni's Top Row and Rosemont, for William duPont, won the next two editions.
An instant success, the race continued to attract the top horses from across the United States. 1937 had Mrs. Ella K. Bryson's gelding Calumet Dick, with Hilton Dabson riding, captured the event. A former Calumet Farm runner that loved the mud, Calumet Dick upset Wheatley Stable's Snark and national superstar Seabiscuit. The 'Biscuit was made the betting favorite by his fans, but proved his dislike for ""off"" going and saw a seven race winning streak snapped when he finished third on the sloppy track under high-weight of 132 lbs.[2]
Over the years, the race was won by racing stars such as future U. S. Racing Hall of Fame inductees Challedon (won:1939 / inducted:1977) and Whirlaway (won:1942 / inducted:1959).[3]
In 1941, Glen Riddle Farm's War Relic...
Category
1960s Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small French Faience Wall Pocket Henriot Quimper circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Faience wall pocket signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1920.
Hand painted with a couple of bretons and flowers.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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 c...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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 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
18th Century Spanish Hammered Copper Pitcher with Iron Handle
Located in Madrid, ES
Hammered, riveted and soldered in 18th century Spain, this copper container was made for common household use, but with its sculptural form, rich color and patina of age it surpasses...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Rare French Majolica Blackberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica Blackberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage 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
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
Italy Mid-18th Century Pair of Ceramic Carafes in White and Blue for Pharmacy
Located in Brescia, IT
In the past, this pair of beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions.
The carafes shows all signs of the time, but they remain a pai...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Swedish 1880s Oval Milk Tub with Blue and Black Paint and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish oval-shaped milk tub from the late 19th century with blue paint and black accents. Created in Sweden during the last quarter of the 19th century, t...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Wooden Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Jug with Russet Ground and Yellow Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French pottery jug from the 19th century, with russet ground and yellow glazed stripes. Created in France during the 19th century, this pottery jug charms us with its genero...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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
19th Century Primitive Carved Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century primitive wood bowl with signs of hand carving, a wide flat bottom, and a fantastic patina. Would be perfect for catching the day’s mail, serving bread at yo...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Wood Bucket
Located in Sheffield, MA
A classically shaped antique Chinese cypress water bucket with original cast iron handles and straps with lovely old wood patina. The rustic country style bucket has many practical u...
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Japanese XL Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Rustic, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Japan; Rustic; Wabi-Sabi; Kitchen objects; Mortar & Pestle; 1920's; Craftsmanship; Patina;
Rustic XL wooden mortar and pestle made in the 1920s in ...
Category
1920s Japanese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Glazed Pottery Jar from Bunny Williams' Trelliage Shop
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and rustic pottery jar with good weight and size. In dark brown glaze with faceted shoulder and ribbed body. With a pair of double handles on the neck.
Measures: Height 20 ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Drip Glaze Relief Planter, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely ceramic planter dates to the early 20th century and features low relief decoration and an irregular, blue-green drip glaze. The basin has a footed base, a flat lip, and r...
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details and incised motifs. Created in India during the 1...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
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
Large Majolica Pate Tureen Caugant Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Striped Large Ceramic Pottery
Located in Dallas, TX
Geometric graphic large ceramic pot.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Chinese 19th Century Rustic Mounted Ox Cart Wooden Wheel on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century rustic ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black stand. Created in China during the 19th century, this handmade wheel showcases a nicely weathered patina witnessing its long use since the Qing Dynasty. Mounted on a black stepped base and boasting a nicely weathered patina, this 19th century Chinese mounted wooden ox cart wheel...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique 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
Fabric, Wood, Willow
Early 19th C. Teak Granary Mortar Bowl
Located in Pasadena, CA
An antique granary mortar bowl in teak hardwood burl. From rural Java, Indonesia, circa early 19th century. Shows a poetic overall erosion pattern and patina.
Category
Early 19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Teak
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
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
Pair of Vintage Gilt Wrought Iron Torchieres or Candle Standards
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and elegant, each of the pair of vintage gilt handcrafted wrought iron candlesticks, candleholders, floor torchières, candle stands or standards has three curved legs, partial...
Category
20th Century American 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
Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
With its grand scale and perfect proportions, this rustic wooden bathtub is true showstopper. The tub has an elongated, oval shape is comprised of thick cypress wood staves held together by three iron bands. Two iron handles on either side of the basin allow it to be easily moved about a space. Dated to the early 19th century, the wood exhibits beautifully irregular grain patterns and a warm, richly aged patina that only time can achieve. An incredible way to add rustic texture to the home, we love this gorgeous bathtub as a garden planter, a firewood bin...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Rustic Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Mater...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Unique Hand Carved Sabino Wood through Bowl Found in Zacatecas, Mexico, ca. 1890
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Beautiful hand carved sabino tray / through bowl found in Zacatecas, Mexico, ca.
1890.
Serves wonderfully as a center piece to a table.
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rustic Polychromed Wood Candleholder, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A charming candleholder, hand carved in wood and polychromed in natural color. From India. Rustic style, circa 1970. Three available, sold separately.
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rustic French Glazed Terracotta 19th Century Oil Jug with Distressed Appearance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic French glazed terracotta oil jug from the 19th century, with wavy lines and nicely distressed appearance. Created in France during the 19th century, this glazed terracotta p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mexican Demijohn Rustic Clay Mezcal Vessel Bottle Pottery Oaxaca Folk Art
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This rustic mezcal bottle is a replica of an antique bottle or demijohn which was used to store mezcal, drunken during folk theaters in Oaxaca, Mexico. The bottle is done with cerami...
Category
2010s Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Clay
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Rustic Indian 19th Century Compartmented Box with Iron Details and Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details and carved motifs. Created in India during the 19...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, c. 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
Bentwood, Willow
Carved Ebony Abstract Bust
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved ebony abstract wood bust. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern style.
Curated for our one of a kind line, Le Monde. Exclusiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Central American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese 19th Century Rustic Mounted Ox Cart Wooden Wheel on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century rustic ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black stand. This handmade Chinese wheel is pierced in its center with a rectangular hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a great weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black stepped wooden base. With its rustic presence and nice proportions, this 19th century Chinese mounted wooden ox cart wheel...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Teak Root Vase / Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Large teak root with 2 hand blown glass vases integrated into this unique sculpture.
A wonderful statement piece for entry or dining rooms.
Measure: 42" i...
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Teak
Mid-20th Century Chinese Woven Reed Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A mid-20th century Chinese woven reed gathering basket with a bentwood handle attached with simple iron straps.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
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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