White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950.
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Ceramic
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.
White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950.
Ceramic
Large French Reticulated Vine Leaves Pottery Jardiniere
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Reticulated Vine Leaves Pottery Jardiniere circa 1900. 14.5 by 11 inches.
Pottery
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Elm Round Rice Tray with Brass Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood rice tray from the 19th century with brass braces and honey color. Crafted in China during the Qing dynasty peri...
Brass
Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage carved wooden swan distinguished by its gracefully curved neck and stylized form. The bird’s elongated body and arched neck are rendered with sculptural simplicity, giving ...
Wood
$1,350
Nigerian Clay Pot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in Nigeria, this vintage clay pot showcases rich, earthy tones and intricate geometric carvings, reflecting the artistry of traditional African p...
Clay, Terracotta
Rare Italian carved wooden vase, 1950s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
A charming decorative carved wooden vase, featuring intricate handcrafted details and a unique finish in natural shades of brown and green. Its sleek shape and textured surface make...
Wood
Vintage Monumental Carved Wood Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental carved wood vase is a masterwork of Organic Modernism, celebrating the raw, untamed beauty of natural timber. Hand-carved from a single massive trunk, the vessel feat...
Wood
Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian elegance to your space with this Vintage Boho Glazed Ceramic Bowl, a stunning piece that blends artisanal craftsmanship with timeless style. Featuring a grace...
Ceramic
Large Vintage Hand Turned Red Gum Decorative Wooden Bowl
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A beautiful, good quality, large hand turned bowl made from solid red gum wood which originates from Australia Wonderful texture, grain and colour to the wood. Stamped to the und...
Wood
Rare Vintage "Etravia" Nomad Amphora in Burnished Metal with Double Handles, 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
A beautiful decorative terracotta amphora, with a rounded, imposing shape, a distinctive patina in shades of brown and green, and two elegant iron handles on the sides. Its well-wor...
Iron
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Cement
$780Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Cast Iron Cauldron or Kettle, Continental circa 1830
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The seamed body of bellied form encircled by two bands of raised mouldings, rising to a flaring rim and retaining its original swing handle, the underside showing casting / foundry m...
Iron
French Majolica Square Jardiniere with Flowers, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica square jardiniere with flowers, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
19th Century French Faience Egg Basket Desvres Fourmaintraux
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience egg basket signed Desvres Fourmaintraux.
Faience
Rustic Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Woven Rattan Round Grain Basket
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty antique rattan round grain basket from the 19th century, with nice patina. Created in China during the 19h century, this grain basket features a thin lip sitting above a brown woven rattan body. With its rustic appeal and simple lines, this 19th century Chinese grain basket...
Rattan
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Antique Beer Jug "Birnenkrug" with Pewter Lid, Bavaria/Austria, 1750
Located in Landshut, BY
traditional antique beer jug "Birnenkrug" translated: pear jug Bavaria or Austria middle of 18th century with a pewter lid Ø mouth: 7cm ~ Ø max 14cm ~ weight: 1149grs
Pewter
Donn Young Attr. Ceramic Candle Holders, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of hand thrown candle holders attributed to American potter Donn Young. Vase shaped and decorated with yellow and blue stripes, tapered stems are fluted on the inside to secur...
Ceramic
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...
Pottery
Tangerine Orange Whimsical Handmade Striped Ceramic Bowl
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A colorful bowl for your mantle This handcrafted ceramic bowl is rustically European with whimsical details like colorful beads and cotton thread. Its rustic pinkish orange and white tones bring a touch of charm to home decor, whether placed atop a coffee table or bookcase. 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...
Ceramic
A Pair Lovely Antique Candle Holders with Chamois Horns
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Lovely Antique Candle Holders with Chamois Horns A lovely pair of rustic candle holders, made of horns from the chamois. The spout and base are made of turned and ebonized wo...
Antler, Wood
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.
Ceramic
Majolica Fish Jardiniere George Dreyfus Fontainebleau, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica fish jardiniere signed George Dreyfus Fontainebleau circa 1890.
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...
Wood
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.
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Palissy Leaf Wall Fish & Lobster Platter Alfred Renoleau
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th century Majolica Palissy leaf wall fish & lobster platter Alfred Renoleau. Signed Polakowski & Cie, Roumazieres. Angouleme (France).
Ceramic
Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900. This authentic bowl is crafted from solid fruitwood and has a warm, weathered appearance. Perfect as a decorative piece or as a generous...
Fruitwood
Large antique glazed brown ceramic pot, Belgium, 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1800s / antique / ceramics / pot / brown glazed A Belgian Ceramic Pot from the 1800s, a timeless piece that combines elegance and functionality. This large brown pot wi...
Ceramic
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.
Ceramic
19th Century French Hammered Copper Stock Pot, Rustic Design, Antique
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large 19th century French hammered copper stock pot with tight fitting riveted handled lid. Hand-wrought iron loop to hang the pot over a fire. Beautiful w...
Copper
Early 20th Century Vintage Glass Vase
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
20th century vintage glass vase. Made by unknown manufacturer in Mallorca, Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a b...
Glass
$760Sale Price|20% Off
Monumental 20th Century Hickory Gathering Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental 20th century Hickory gathering basket this basket is in very good condition. Theses baskets are very hard to find in great condition.
Hickory
Antique Tin Metal Export Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wood CaseAnt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Rustic Farmhouse Tin Metal Export Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wooden Case. Item features a solid wood frame, galvanized tin metal container, remnants of cork t...
Tin
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...
Reed, Willow
$922Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ceremonial Bowl, Chinese, Patinated Brass, Dish, Qing, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ceremonial bowl. A Chinese, patinated brass twin handled dish, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Heavily time-worn to distinction, for great decora...
Brass
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...
Ceramic
Large Spanish Papier-Mâché Olive Oil Jar with Aged Patina, circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptionally rare and sculptural Spanish papier-mâché jar from the early 19th century, originally intended to mimic the form and presence of traditional olive oil or wine vessels...
Pottery
Woven Brass Baskets Set of 2, Handcrafted Kitchen Bread Basket Muffin Basket
Located in Round Top, TX
Beautifully handwoven brass bowls; heavyweight with aesthetically pleasing pattern resultant from the weaving process. Charming, and both artisan-crafted with beautiful craftsmanshi...
Brass
19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted Scandinavian oval strong box circa 1850. Good quality piece of rustic Swedish craft work, which still functions as a practical storage solution for today. ...
Metal
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.
Ceramic, Faience
Rare Rustic wabi sabi style vase in solid wood, France 1800s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1800 / vase / wood / Rustic / Antique Handmade French solid wooden vase from the late 18th or early 19th century. This decorative antique piece was crafted from warm dark b...
Wood
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...
Wood, Paper
Large Majolica Terracotta Dog Terrier Bavent
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica terracotta dog Terrier Bavent ( Normandy )
Terracotta
20th Century Turkish Red Clay Terracotta Storage Vessel
Located in London, GB
This 20th-century Turkish terracotta vessel is a beautiful representation of Anatolian craftsmanship. Made from rich red clay, its smooth surface contrasts with a naturally aged pati...
Clay
Set of 2 antique 19th century French copper candlesticks
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Pair Candlesticks / copper / Antique / Rustic Stylish set of copper table candlesticks with round baluster base from the 19th century. This pair of brass candlestick...
Copper
Woven Wicker Shopping Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A traditional shopping or gathering basket made of wicker. An arched handle of bentwood bamboo is wrapped with rattan secured to the braided rim of the basket.
Wicker, Rattan
French Faience Quimper Candelstick Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Candelstick Circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Triple Wheat Vase Saint Amand, circa 1890
By Saint Amand
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Triple Wheat Vase signed Saint Amand, circa 1890.
Ceramic
Small French Majolica Flower Dish Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.
Ceramic
Pair of French 19th Century Green and Yellow Glazed Pottery Hanging Planters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of rustic French pottery hanging planters from the 19th century, with green and yellow glaze. Created in France during the 19th century, each of this pair of hanging planters ...
Pottery
19th Century Austrian Majolica Tablescape Smoker Set
Located in Austin, TX
19th century fine Austrian Majolica smoking set match striker harvest theme with a willow baskets, fruits and pitcher.
Ceramic
Vintage Woven Grapevine Country Farmhouse Harvest Gathering Basket 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage woven grape vine harvest / market / shopping basket. Rustic country / farmhouse design with braided top edge and twisted handle. Dimensions: 21.5" x 19" x 22.5" (Width...
Reed
$395Sale Price|57% Off
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. ...
Wood
Antique Himalayan Wooden Milk Pot, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual wooden vessel is an early 20th century milk pot from the Himalayan regions of northern India or Nepal. Textured by an antique patina, the rustic pot is carved from a sin...
Wood
Solid Brass French Rams Heads Ink Well with Decorative Brass and Antlers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional pair of French solid brass ram's head inkwells, masterfully conceived with remarkable artistry and imagination. Each ram's head is fitted with its original removable g...
Brass
1978 Aase M. Lommerud "Troll Girl & Snake" Ceramic Sculpture, Norway
Located in Skien, NO
Unique hand-crafted studio pottery sculpture of a troll girl and a snake (down to left side). Hand-thrown and dated 1978, signed underneath by Norwegian artist Aase Marie Lommerud (1...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your shelf or tabletop with this striking Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Lidded Bowl, a handmade work of functional art that seamlessly blends rustic c...
Clay, Pottery
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.
Faience
Antique American Rustic Twig Basket with Handled Form, Early 20th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully hand-made early 20th century American rustic twig basket with natural tones. Its restrained simplicity and honest craftsmanship give it the kind of quiet presence that ...
Wood
19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche
Located in Austin, TX
Small 19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf signed Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche. High quality. 6.3 by 3.6 inches. Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in ...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica