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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Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Hunter Sculpture 1952
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Sculpture – Jägermeister Hunter 1952
Unique hunting scene with hunter, rifle, and real deer antlers.
This beautiful hand-carved Black Forest sculpt...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Swedish Wooden Tray from 1814
Located in New York, NY
Antique Swedish large wooden bowl marked and dated to 1814. Very decorative with age appropriate wear and beautiful patina.
Country: Sweden
Year: 19th century
Dimensions: W...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Majolica Terracotta Dog Terrier Bavent
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica terracotta dog Terrier Bavent ( Normandy )
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Original Shoemaker Tool, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Original Shoemaker Tool
Manufactured in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Meta...
Category
1930s Spanish Vintage 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 French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Large early 20th century hand carved bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century hand carved bowl circa 1900.
These large bowls were hand carved from solid trunks to be used as livestock feeders in eastern europe. There is no evidence t...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech
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...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill circa 1920.
We are pleased to offer this delightful scale model of a dutch windmill. This could have only been commissioned for...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler, Wood
French Majolica Dish Leaf, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
White Wicker Bicycle Plant Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
A small white wicker plant stand in the shape of a bicycle. A round plant holder is positioned where the seat would be. Three wheels are decor...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Small Pair of French Majolica Cache Pot , circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small pair of French Majolica Cache pot, circa 1890.
Decorated with leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Vintage Deruta Italian Majolica Boat Shaped Vase
By Deruta
Located in New Orleans, LA
A unique, rare early 20th century Italian Majolica boat shaped bowl created in the Deruta studio, Deruta, Italy. A rare and coveted example of the golden...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Blue Glass Bottle with Wicker Basket, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Blue glass bottle with wicker basket.
Manufactured in France, circa 1930.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials...
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Glass
Mid-Century French Wicker Basket With Metal
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Wicker basket with Metal.
Wood border.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard Joseph Landais Circa 1860
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy Lizard signed Joseph Landais Circa 1860.
Category
1860s Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Austrian Majolica Gooseberries Basket, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian majolica gooseberries basket, circa 1920.
Category
1920s Austrian Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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....
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Dish Leaf, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Painted Plaster Trompe l'Oeil Faux Bois Log Planter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Trompe L'oeil faux bois log-form planter
USA, Circa Mid-20th Century
Painted plaster
Measures: 17"W x 6"D x 4.5"H.
Very good original vintage condition. Minor ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
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)....
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Small French Majolica Flower Dish Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Palissy Snake Vase Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Small Palissy trunk vase with a colored snake around the vase attributed to the School of Paris, circa 1880.
The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois ...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Ancient Marble Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room,...
Category
18th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
19th century Scandinavian painted oak barrel
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian painted oak barrel circa 1870.
Beautiful miniature oak barrel used for storage and ageing of spirits. Hand painted in traditional colours, with metal stra...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century carved hand painted decoy
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century carved hand painted decoy circa 1920.
Hand painted scandinavian decoy duck, black and white paint scheme with yellow eyes. Fine example of how things used to be...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
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...
Category
1870s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Antique French plaster wall console with 3 cherubs, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / Wall console / plaster / Antique / Rustic
An antique French church wall console in plaster featuring three cherubs or angels with decorations. This rustic console or...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Oak pediment with hand-carved oak leaves around a wreath, France ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1850 / sculpture/pediment / oak / Antique / Rustic
A beautiful Antique oak pediment with openwork oak leaves around a central wreath. H...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Early 20th Century Vintage Boho Wrought Iron Hitching Post Head
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a rugged touch of Americana to your decor with this striking vintage wrought iron horse hitching post head. Sculpted with bold lines and expressive detailing, this blackened iron...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Striped Whimsical Handmade Ceramic Jug in Black and White with Fabric and Beads
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A handmade jug for coffee or punch
This Striped Handmade Ceramic Jug is the perfect statement piece for any kitchen or dining room. Crafted with traditional and contemporary techniques, it is handmade from black and white striped ceramic with a whimsical rustic look. The jug is ideal for holding coffee, punch, or any other beverage and is designed for both functional and decorative display.
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...
Category
2010s Portuguese 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
France Late 18th Century Set 3 Kitchen Copper Pudding Molds for Wall Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
These pudding molds are a set composed by three nice France pieces fine hand made in copper. All of these molds have the shape very detailed.
Suitable to ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
Willow, Fabric, Wood
Antique Ceremonial Bowl, Indian, Ebonised, Dish, Brass, Copper, Decor, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ceremonial collection bowl. An Indian, ebonised dish with brass and copper decor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
F...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Impressive Large Standing Carved Limed Wood Buddha with Aged Patina
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very impressive serene standing large Buddha having a limed wood grayish chippy patina to swoon over.
Category
19th Century Thai Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Saltcellar Dog Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French majolica saltcellar dog signed Jerome Massier Fils Vallauris A.M.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rare 19th Century Majolica Vase with Olives Perret Gentil Menton
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica vase With olives signed Perret Gentil Menton.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
France Late 18th Century Set 3 Kitchen Copper Pudding Molds for Wall Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
These pudding molds are a set composed by three nice France pieces fine hand made in copper. One of these has a crown shape, very detailed.
Suitable to be...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French antique Candlestick in bronze, 16th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / candlestick / bronze / Antique / Rustic
An antique bronze candlestick on an octagonal baseand with curved stem in different patterns. Crafted in the 16th ce...
Category
16th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Catskill Mountains Wood Catchall
Located in New York, NY
A 'Catskill Mountains' wood catch-all piece, circa mid-20th century, USA. Piece is hand carved of raw wood, varnished, with horseshoe design and met...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Unusual Majolica Rooster Frame George Dreyfus, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual Majolica rooster frame George Dreyfus Circa 1890.
Made for advertising.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Midcentury Handmade Terra Cotta Squirrel Figurine
Located in Stamford, CT
Midcentury handmade terra cotta squirrel figurine.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Hand polished large early 20th century carved bowl
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Hand polished large early 20th century carved bowl circa 1900.
Handmade from carving from a solid tree trunk. These were made in eastern europe as a way of feeding livestock. Due ...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Beech
Mid-Century Large Double Rope Basket Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare double large rope and cork fruits basket Audoux Minet.
Measures: W / 18.3" by 10" lower basket , upper 13.5' by 7"
H / 13.5 13.5 by 7 inches.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Cork
Rustic Country Farm Scene Bovine Cows Porcelain Jewelry Dish, Early-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful German porcelain jewelry dish with farm scene, in the Rustic or Country style, circa early-20th century, Germany. Dish is octagonal in shape with luminous rustic/cou...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of two French antique candlesticks in bronze, ca. 1890
Located in Meulebeke, BE
A set of two elegant copper candlesticks with square bases. Crafted in France around 1900.
This beautiful set with classic design seamlessly blends with both modern and traditional...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
French Majolica Palissy Jardinière with Grapes Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Palissy jardinière with grapes Thomas Sergent, circa 1880.
Shaped as a wood box.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Chinese Woven Garden Basket, c. 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. Hand-woven of young willo...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow, Bentwood
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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