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
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
“Laço”, 2020, Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Vase by Inês Schertel, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The contemporary textile designer Inês Schertel manufactures versatile items using a six thousand year old technique. Each piece is unique in color and form and are not woven as text...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wool
$3,360 Sale Price
46% Off
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Cat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a charming and whimsical touch to your space with this vintage carved cat figurine. Handcrafted with intricate detailing, this boho-inspired wooden cat showcases natural wood gra...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mesopotamian Sandstone Idol, Handcrafted Votive Reproduction
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This Mesopotamian sandstone idol is a handcrafted reproduction inspired by ancient votive figures dating back over 4000 years. Its abstract silhouette, reduced to two large symbolic ...
Category
2010s West Asian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Hanging Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This charming vintage basket is a beautiful blend of rustic texture and functional design, featuring tightly woven rattan and wicker structured into a flared, conical silhouette. Equ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Ruffle Brass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This magnificent vintage urn vase offers a sophisticated focal point for any room, blending historical grandeur with desirable rustic charm. Crafted from substantial, solid brass, th...
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved Circular Wall Clock by Wilbur V. Wigans Jewelers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Deep carved and ribbed mahogany surround with a hinged door. The white painted dial with black Roman numerals and an inner carved and gilt surround band.
The clock is being sold as...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Mahogany
Abstract Mixed Media "Snakey" Sculpture Styled After Donna Hapac
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract Mixed Media "Snakey" Sculpture Styled After Donna Hapac
This wire and wood snake sculpture has a neutral blue and grey pallor. It is mad...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Linen, Reed, Wood
Small Antique Dowry Basket with Distressed Brown Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small antique Chinese dowry basket from the early 20th century, with brown patina and weathered appearance. Charming our eyes with its rustic flair, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Rope Basket Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Large Rope and Cork Fruits Basket Audoux Minet.
20.2 inches Lenght.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Cork
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This antique water jar from Java is a traditional hand-crafted vessel used for storing food or drinking water. Made from natural terracotta, it features a beautiful weathered surface with signs of age and use, adding charm and authenticity. Its generous rounded shape and neutral earthy tones make it a striking decorative piece for both indoor and outdoor settings. Each jar is unique in form and patina, reflecting its handmade origin. These jars are frost-sensitive and should be protected from freezing conditions. Ideal for those seeking original ethnic pottery with historical value and raw aesthetic. This large clay jar...
Category
Early 19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This antique water jar from Java is a traditional hand-crafted vessel used for storing food or drinking water. Made from natural terracotta, it features a beautiful weathered surface with signs of age and use, adding charm and authenticity. Its generous rounded shape and neutral earthy tones make it a striking decorative piece for both indoor and outdoor settings. Each jar is unique in form and patina, reflecting its handmade origin. These jars are frost-sensitive and should be protected from freezing conditions. Ideal for those seeking original ethnic pottery with historical value and raw aesthetic. This large clay jar...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Extra Large Rustic Clay Water Jar, Natural Patina, Java, 19th Century Vessel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This antique water jar from Java is a traditional hand-crafted vessel used for storing food or drinking water. Made from natural terracotta, it features a beautiful weathered surface with signs of age and use, adding charm and authenticity. Its generous rounded shape and neutral earthy tones make it a striking decorative piece for both indoor and outdoor settings. Each jar is unique in form and patina, reflecting its handmade origin. These jars are frost-sensitive and should be protected from freezing conditions. Ideal for those seeking original ethnic pottery with historical value and raw aesthetic. This large clay jar...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
Set of 2 Monumental Terracotta Jars, Hand-Crafted, Java, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This rare set of two monumental terracotta jars from Java dates to the 19th century and was traditionally used for water or grain storage. Each jar is hand-crafted and wood-fired, fe...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Terracotta
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box is a captivating artifact that transports us to a bygone era. Originating from the final decade of the 18th century in Sweden, it boasts a t...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Glazed Ceramic Rustic Green & Blue Pottery Vase by FD21 Clay
Located in London, England
No 29. Contemporary handmade blue green rustic ceramic glazed vase with a molten design around the rim with the clay exposed in places beneath. Designed and made by Brazilian cerami...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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: ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Contemporary "Pudim de Leite" Sculpture by Brazilian Designer Guilherme Sass
By Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary "Pudim de Leite" Sculpture by Brazilian Designer Guilherme Sass, 2021
The Pudim de Leite sculpture is a delightful and mouthwatering artwork by Brazilian designer Gui...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Woven Chinese Rice Basket
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-20th century woven Chinese rice basket with handle. Hand-woven willow with elm handle. Beautiful faded patina and texture from decades of w...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm, Willow
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lemon Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your home with Mediterranean charm with this delightful Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lemon Urn. This exquisite piece showcases the vibrant and classic artistry of Italian ce...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Design Solid Oak Candle Stick
Located in TARBES, FR
Candle stick in solid oak brutalist design. Imposing church candlestick in solid oak from the 1950s, brutalist design, exceptional piece of decoration.
Rustic furniture designates a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
$169 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Coil Pickling Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for pickling foods, this mid-20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a dark glaze. Subtle ridges suggest that the bowl was fashioned by coiling flatten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive lidded jar is a testament to the dynamic glazes and tactile beauty of Mid-Century studio ceramics. Hand-thrown, the cylindrical stoneware body features a complex, bu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Vintage Boho Shanghai Weave Chicken Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with rustic charm and boho flair with this vintage Shanghai weave chicken basket. Crafted with intricate woven details and a unique, organic shape, it offers both f...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
French Rustic and Rural Wash Basin Early 19th in Terracotta
Located in Stockholm, SE
Charming and at the same time rural decorative early 19th century French terracotta was basin.
Looking as it has been around for a while, maybe displayed as an object in a French mo...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Large Hardwood Mortar Bowl with Metal Repairs, 19th Century
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A large-scale, hand-hewn wood mortar bearing evidence of heavy use, including old, primitive tin repairs to interior and underside. Fantastic character, makes a striking centerpiece....
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
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
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Greyhound
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of natural artistry and elegance to your space with this stunning Vintage Boho Carved Wood Greyhound. Beautifully hand-carved from a single piece of rich, swirled wood,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add soulful character to your space with this one-of-a-kind vintage studio pottery vase. Rich in earthy tones of rust, ochre, and mossy green, this hand-thrown ceramic vessel feature...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
1960s Vintage Handcrafted Cockhill Crafts Style Sculptural Turned Yew Wood Vase
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Arts and Crafts Period, circa 1960s Cockhill Crafts Style midcentury modern design bud vase. It is hand turned in Yew wood of simple subtle cur...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Yew
Vintage Boho Original Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the organic beauty of this exquisite vintage studio pottery vase, a true testament to the potter's art. Its classic bottle form is masterfully hand-thrown, showcasing a dyna...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair of Rustic Continental Style Twig Vases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Rustic Continental style (19/20th Cent) slat design vases with flair top and basket design supported on birch and twig round base. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Birch
$4,500 / set
18th Century Swedish Wooden Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
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
18th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Wood and Steel Totem
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These 7-foot-tall hand-carved wooden totems make a serious statement. With a natural patina and unique character, they bring a bold, artistic vibe that works in all kinds of spaces, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
$3,400
Chinese Turned Wooden Mortar, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite pinewood vessel is an early 20th century mortar once used daily in a provincial kitchen to grind herbs, spices, and condiments. The rustic container was hand-turned to an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Southeast Asian Woven Bamboo Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
This smoky brown carrying basket originates from southeast Asia and is expertly crafted of thin strips of smoked bamboo. Carefully hand-woven in a plain weave with a band of exposed ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Vintage Boho Rustic Studio Pottery Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This ceramic piece rises in a soft, peaked form, evoking the silhouette of a distant hill or wave. Its surface transitions from a warm, earthy brown to a lighter, textured band that ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
“Achego” Decorative Felted Wool "Necklace" by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2019
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary “Achego” Decorative Felted Wool "Necklace" in natural colors by Inês Schertel, Brazil 2019
Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of slow...
Category
2010s Brazilian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wool
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters. China, circa 1920. For the Chinese, rooster symbolism is linked to good luck, wealth, and fortune.
8” H 11” W x 5” D (approximate dimensions...
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Vintage Boho Gilt Tipped Bird Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Graceful yet commanding, this vintage gilt bird sculpture captures the moment of mid-flight with striking movement and texture. Crafted in a dramatic posture with outstretched wings,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Bentwood, Willow
Primitive Carved Wood Bowl #1, 1930s
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#1) with a beautiful patina.
Additional information:
Origin: Latvia
Dimensions: W 65 cm x D 28 cm x H 10.5 cm
Category
20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Concrete Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This grand, single planter offers substantial presence and timeless elegance, designed to evoke the enduring charm of classical European garden architecture. Expertly crafted from ro...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Merchant Navy “Grog Tub”, Oak and Brass Sailor’s Rum Barrel A super piece.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Merchant Navy “Grog Tub”, Oak and Brass Sailor’s Rum Barrel
A super piece and an essential to the sailors, the barrel known as a “Grog Tub” a tot of rum was given from this to the s...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
19th C European Black Forest Figural Wood Carved Bearded Man Lidded Tobacco Jar
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C European Black Forest Figural Wood Carved Bearded Man Lidded Tobacco Jar. Circa 19th Century. Measurements: 9" H 1350x 5" W x 5.5" D
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rustic Continental Mahogany Box
Located in Queens, 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
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
Metal, Iron
Small Terracotta Pignata Pot with Half Glaze
Located in Ventura, CA
This hand-thrown terracotta pignata pot with half glaze, originating from Cutrofiano-Lucugnano, Puglia, in the early to mid-1900s, exemplifies the essence of "ceramica rustica." Reno...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Good Fortune River Basket, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Centuries ago, a woven reed fisherman’s basket such as this would have been common in rural China as an everyday item, used until it became worn through. This hand-woven example rema...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Willow
19th Century Spanish Manises Bowl
Located in Basildon, GB
19th Century Spanish Manises Bowl, features a white base with blue, green, yellow, and orange patterns, including a stylized bird and floral elements around the rim.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
$474 Sale Price
40% Off
Small Swedish Trough with Makers Mark with Dry Rubbed Finish
Located in Houston, TX
Small Swedish trough, or trencher, with incised makers mark in dry-rubbed finish. Beautiful dry, pale patina and grayish-brown color. Circa 1840-1879.
...
Category
1840s Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Cypress Knot Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A masterful study in contrast, this vintage hand-turned vase celebrates the beautiful union of raw nature and refined craftsmanship. Sculpted from a single, dramatic cypress knot, th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Trencher-Shaped Rustic Swedish Dug Out Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Trencher-shaped rustic Swedish pine dug out bowl hand-carved circa 1820-1859. Dry, pale light grayish brown color finish. Inscribed with a faint single runic character.
Note: When s...
Category
1820s Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early-20th century wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric form. hand carved from a single block of wood, the tray has a rectangular shape with...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of Carved Turkish Bins
Located in Wainscott, NY
This pair of cylindrical storage bins exemplifies traditional Ottoman craftsmanship from the 19th century. Both containers are constructed from wood and feature fitted lids secured w...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$1,200 / set
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden farm tray from northern China charms with its rustic finish and asymmetrical form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the large tray is truly one-of-a-kind, shaped ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display circa 1880.
Here we have a rare item which is likely to be a french shop sign, which would of been suspended above the sho...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak, Paint
Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Antwerp, BE
A tall and heavy elmwood mortar; 17th or 18th century.
Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabisabi.
Measures:
Diameter 40 cm.
Height 46 cm.
Category
17th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Rural Handwoven Wicker Drying Basket, France, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This large 19th-century wicker basket is a fine example of traditional craftsmanship. Handwoven from durable natural fibers, its elongated shape and open-weave structure suggest it w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Chinese Double Steamed Wine Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century ceramic jar is formed in a traditional shape meant for storing wine and spirits made from rice and grains. Known as cheng, these jars are defined by having a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese 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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