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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19th Century American Black Cast Iron Piggy Bank Money Box Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
19th century American black cast iron piggy bank, money box, animal sculpture.
We left it intentionally in the distressed look to show its a...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century American Splint Oak Buttocks Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful American splint oak gathering basket with woven twig handle. The charming basket has a tight weave and would be charming as a decorative or functional piece.
USA, Early ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
20th Century American Bronze Swan Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating 20th-century cast bronze garden sculpture captures the elegant dynamism of a swan poised for flight. With wings outstretched in a moment of powerful ascent and its h...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
English 19th Century Turned Sycamore Bowl with Incised Rings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century English bowl is finely turned from sycamore and features a softly rounded profile with a subtly tapering base. Its proportions are particularly harmonious—measuring...
Category
19th Century English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sycamore
French Majolica Rat Pitcher Poet Laval, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Rat Pitcher Poet Laval, circa 1900.
The rat wear a jacket and hold an umbrella.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Pair of Spanish Midcentury Goathoof Candlesticks from Mallorca
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of vintage hoof candle holders have been manufactured in the Tramuntana Mountains of Mallorca Spain and feature two goat hoofes mounted upon iron shields and iron candle ho...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
$360 Sale Price
55% Off
Handcrafted Turkish Terracotta Storage Pot, Vintage Clay Vessel, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
Bring the rich heritage of Turkish craftsmanship into your space with this Handcrafted Turkish Terracotta Storage Pot. Made in the 20th century, this vintage clay vessel showcases th...
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Italian Ceramic Flower or Plant Holder Planter Cachepot with Fruit & Vine Design
Located in New York, NY
An Italian white glazed ceramic terracotta flower or plant pot holder planter cachepot with fruit and vine design, Rustic European, circa late-20th century, Firenze (Florence), Italy...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
Early 20th Century Antique Religious Metal Candlestick – Made in Spain.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Antique Religious Metal Candlestick – Made in Spain, By Unknown Manufacturer
This stunning early 20th-century antique religious metal candlestick, crafted in Spai...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Midcentury Bamboo Fretwork Basket Raised on Short Feet, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large vintage bamboo fretwork basket from the mid-20th century, raised on short feet. This large vintage bamboo fretwork basket from the mid-20th century, raised on short feet, is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Rare 19th Century Majolica Catchall or Dish Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Majolica Catchall or vide poches dish Wasmuel.
5.8 by 5.8 inches.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
1930s English Ceramic Ribbed Mantle Vase
Located in Stamford, CT
1930s unglazed ceramic mantle vase. Overall matte finish. Vase interior is a jade green color.
Category
1930s English Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
Large Rare 19th Century Majolica Flowers Box
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Box .
12 inches Lenght.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Large Wicker Fireplace Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A large wicker woven fireplace basket for holding firewood. Made of rattan with a bamboo frame. Twisted rattan forms a handle secured with a braided T-joint, and underneath are two l...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar showcases traditional craftsmanship and rustic charm. Handcrafted from terracotta, it features a vibrant green glaze on the upper portion, contr...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Austrian Majolica Hen Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th Century Austrian Majolica Hen Tureen.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Wicker Shopping Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A classic French oval shaped wicker shopping basket. The twisted handle is secured to a twisted braided edge.
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture.
The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone s...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Small French Majolica Reticulated Jardiniere Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Reticulated handled Jardiniere Circa 1890.
Leaves and berries.
W / 8 by 4.8 inches.
H / 3.4 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Pottery
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
Large Provincial Chinese Farm Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden tray from northern China charms with rustic texture and asymmetric form. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the tray has an oval shape with rounded corners and tape...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Antique French Terracotta Tian Bowl, Rustic Provincial Earthenware
Located in London, GB
A timeless example of French country craftsmanship, this large antique French terracotta Tian bowl is a beautifully aged earthenware piece with a rich history. Originally used in Fre...
Category
1920s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century French Majolica Morning Glory Cache Pot
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Morning Glory Cache Pot.
North of France.
H / 5.8 inches , Diameter / 6.5 inches.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Pair of French Majolica Flowers Vases & Snails Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Flowers Vases With Snails Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Swedish Turned Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic Swedish turned bowl circa 1880-1909.
Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shipping, antique wood may shrink and/or ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Woven Rattan Carrying Basket with Large Tripartite Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage woven rattan carrying basket from the mid-20th century, with large handle. This mid-century vintage carrying basket, skillfully crafted from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Rattan
Statue sculpture life size antique old Roman Greek stone reclaimed carving decor
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Antique statue life sized Roman Greek natural stone old sculpture.
The antique statue displayed in this Ad is one of 12 reclaimed life sized limestone statues.
In this specific ...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Large Faience Soup Tureen Delft, circa 1930
By Delft
Located in Austin, TX
Faience Soup Tureen Delft, circa 1930.
Chinoiserie scene on the platter , handle with fish and lobster.
Platter 17.5 by 13.3 inches.
Height / 11.5 inches.
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
French Majolica Bee Wall Pocket Sarreguemines circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Bee Wall Pocket signed Sarreguemines circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French 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
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar exemplifies traditional Mediterranean craftsmanship. Made from terracotta, its robust, utilitarian form features a speckled, weathered texture t...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Dish Leaf Villeroy & Boch, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica dish leaf Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1890.
Category
1890s German Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
$1,193 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Portuguese Bunnies or rabbits Centerpiece signed Bordallo Pinheiro Circa 1930.
Measures: W / 17.5 inches.
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Dou Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic container was made over a hundred years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, a traditional Chinese unit of volume. The rice measure has a square form with tapered sides...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica goose tureen signed on underside Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac signed Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900.
H / 11.5 inches , diameter / 7 inches.
The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings....
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
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 Bronze Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A true conversation piece, this Vintage Boho Bronze Lidded Urn is a stunning fusion of rustic elegance and artisan craftsmanship. Cast in rich, dark bronze, the urn features a finely...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Faience Handled Server Platter HB Quimper Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Faience Shell Platter signed HB Quimper.
In a shell shape decorated with whippets and a coat of arm from Brittany.
1860 to 1883 , first mark HB.
9.8 by 7.8 inches.
Category
1940s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience
19th Century Majolica Bird Cache Pot Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica planter or cachepot jardinière bird Wasmuel.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890.
White flowers on a goldenrold background.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Wood Trough Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage wood trough bowl centerpiece
Size: 26"W x 17.5"D x 5.5"H.
Category
20th Century European Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$367 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th century oak splint gathering basket with a large wood handle and plenty of room for holding berries, vegetables, or any myriad of floral. Today it's perfect for hanging on...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Faience Wall Pocket Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience wall pocket signed Henriot Quimper HR , circa 1900.
Hand painted with a couple of bretons and flowers.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
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
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
19th Century Belgian Marble Mortar
Located in Nijlen, BE
Belgian mortar from the 19th century in an exceptionally beautiful marble type that has the undertone of a Belgian blue stone with more gray color shades.
In very good condition, ha...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Early Italian Polychromed Cage Mannequin or Doll with Glass Eyes
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century Italian polychromed cage mannequin with glass eyes. These were once used for store display. Her detailed joints are in wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Poplar
Gathering Fireside Wicker Basket
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French style, oval shaped gathering basket made of woven wicker. A tall round handle is woven into the thick braided rim, with arched open sides above a thick woven base. Tradition...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter
Located in High Point, NC
These rustic planters are a playful interpretation on typical zinc garden-ware. Inspired by traditional outdoor pitchers, wash-bins and basins, this metal planter is weather resistan...
Category
1940s European Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Zinc
$595 / item
19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box circa 1880.
Good quality item which we have labelled a cutlery box, but could quite easily have been a tool box.
Shaped handle for...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine, Paint
Large Mid-Century French Rattan Waste bin or Basket
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Rattan Waste bin ,basket or cache pot.
H / 12.8 inches, D / 15.3 inches.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage Bronze Pot – Catalan Foundry in Olot, Spain, Circa 1985
Located in Barcelona, ES
Vintage Bronze Pot – Catalan Foundry in Olot, Spain, Circa 1985
Bring timeless craftsmanship into your home with this vintage bronze pot, made in a renowned Catalan foundry in Olot,...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar showcases the rustic charm and artistic flair of traditional Mediterranean craftsmanship. Hand-thrown from terracotta, its warm ochre glaze is b...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
French Majolica Fish Jardiniere Desvres Masse Circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Fish jardiniere signed Desvres Masse circa 1890.
( North of France )
L / 14.5 inches L , H / 5.5 inches.
Category
1890s French Antique 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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