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
Terracotta Majolica Birds Jardiniere Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Terracotta Majolica Birds Jardiniere Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Ceramic Art Pottery Hittite Bottle Ring Wine Decanter Jug Sculpture 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century unglazed brown art pottery decanter jug / bottle / pitcher with conical base, faux stopper, and handcrafted wood grain / tree bark texture.
DIMENSIONS
13.5" x 5" x 18....
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Rustic Carved Stone Bowl
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rustic Carved Stone Bowl. France, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Wrought Iron Candelabra
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Sharp-Angled Wrought Iron Candelabra. England, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic Wood Vessel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Large Rustic Wood Water Jug Vessel. Nepal, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Stone Bowl (2)
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Hand-Carved Antique Stone Bowl. France, early 20th century.
2 of 3 available.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
1970s Mid Century Very Large Terracotta Handmade Money Box Pig
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful hand made large stylised terracotta pig shaped piggy bank from the 1970s.
Coin slot to the top, no access to the coins, this is a fill and break piggy bank. Very nice char...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Rustic Antique Stacking Pots
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Set of Rustic Antique European Stacking Pots. Europe, circa 1920. Set of 2.
Category
1920s European Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Gilt Sun Candelabra
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautifully patinated Gilt Sun Candelabra. Spain, circa early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique Stone Bowl (3)
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Hand-Carved Antique Stone Bowl. France, early 20th century.
3 of 3 available.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Handwoven Basket
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful simplistic tall hand woven basket. Hand made from tightly woven rattan with bamboo on the sides and wood on the base wrapped in tin. Both sculptural and usable. Full dimens...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
Set of 3 Hand-Carved Sandstone Roosters
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
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
Tall Rustic Mediterranean Clay Vessel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Antique Mediterranean Clay Vessel. Turkey, circa 1920. Once used for olive oil harvest and preservation in the Aegean region of Turkey.
Category
1920s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900's
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood.
In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use ove...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
18th-19th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th-19th century hand forged iron candleholder. A wonderful example of primitive folk art. A perfect balance between utility and aesthetics.
Southern France, Spain, 18th...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Rustic Carved Red Stone Bowl
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Carved Red Stone Bowl. France, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Rustic Carved Stone Catch All
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Rustic Carved Stone Catch All. France, circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
Set of Rustic Antique Stacking Pots
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Set of Rustic Antique European Stacking Pots. Europe, circa 1920. Set of 3.
Tall: 6.5” H x 6.5” Diameter, Medium: 6.5” H x 6.25” Diameter, Short: 5.5” H x 5.25” Diameter
Category
1920s European Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century French Patinated Concrete Faux Bois Split-Log Planter on Legs
Located in Dallas, TX
Stage your backyard or garden with this large antique outdoor planter. Crafted in France circa 1950 and rectangular in shape, the heavy jardini...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete, Iron
Early 1900s Humpty Dumpty Circus Clown Cast Iron Mechanical Bank
Located in Cathedral City, CA
1900S Hand painted Pierrot the cast iron mechanical penny bank clown. Very colorful mechanical bank known as the Humpty Dumpty Bank and shows a clow...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Set of Rustic Antique Stacking Pots
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Set of Rustic Antique European Stacking Pots. Europe, circa 1920. Set of 3.
Category
1920s European Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Red Marble Vessel
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautifully Veined Red Marble Mortar Vessel. France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Majolica Egg Basket Tureen Eichwald Circa 1890
By Eichwald
Located in Austin, TX
Rustic Majolica Egg Basket Tureen signed Eichwald Circa 1890.
Category
1890s Czech Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Hand Carved Heron Bird Sculpture Statue Wildlife Scene 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Carved heron wildlife scene. The tree features three herons towards the base stretching upwards towards foliate. Beautifully designed with rustic patina
Dimensions:
61.5" ...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Woven Rattan Baskets with Circular Top and Tapering Base, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
Two antique Chinese hand-woven rattan baskets with circular tops and tapering bases. These two antique Chinese hand-woven rattan baskets, with their circular tops and gently tapering...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan
Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, early 1900s. The bowl is made of fruitwood.
In good condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use ove...
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Willow, Bentwood
José De Creeft Female Totem Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
José De Creeft (1884-1982) Female Totem wood carving sculpture
Provenance / Acquisition:
Property from the important collection of the late Robert Gingold (1944-2017)
Highly reputable auction house Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas had the pleasure of presenting numerous items from the world renowned Art Deco collection of Robert Gingold in their May Design Auction catalog, May 25th, 2017.
The current owner acquired this remarkable example from Shultz Auctioneers, Clearance, New York, from consigner Kenneth Dukoff collection, an important Buffalo, New York antiques...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Charger #3
Located in Bradenton, FL
Portuguese palissy plate or charger with green grasses, coiled snake, grubs, lizard and butterfly. Signed: Jose A. Cunha, Caldas, Rainha, Portugal.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Partly Patinated Wooden Columns, 19th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Patinated; Wood; Columns; Pedestal; 19th Century; Rustic; Hallway; Foyer; Entry;
These partly patinated wooden columns date from the 19th century. They have a rustic feel and wou...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Wooden Dough Bowl
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Primitive hand carved wooden dough bowl with tab handles.
Dimensions: 4 3/4" H x 34" L x 12 1/4" W
Condition: heavily worn, marks, pits, all of which serv...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Hand Hewn Wooden Dough Bowl, Hungary circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique, hand hewn, European country dough bowl / trencher featuring a rounded rectangular shape, tapered base and handles.
Old cracks, nicks, stains, distress are reflective of gene...
Category
Late 19th Century Hungarian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Horse Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. A simple, crested saddle rests upon this lovely patinated horse. Gleaming scarlet paint resides within the smiling mouth ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster, Paper
Handmade Hungarian Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, 1900s
In good rustic condition. As with all vintage items there will be signs of wear and tear from use over the years.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...
Category
Early 1900s Nigerian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Burlwood Tray
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning 21st century hand-carved burl wood tray of rather large size, and perfectly designed to hold your keys, sunglasses, remote controls, or any other odds and ends you have ly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Vintage American Hand Painted Long Neck Goose Decoy
Located in Cookeville, TN
Vintage American Hand Painted Long Neck Goose Decoy. This gorgeous decoy has original paint and has seen many birds dropped over it, hence the great character it has. This goose deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint
Vintage Brass & Wood Taper Candle Holder Handheld Sconce Lantern India 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wall hanging candle holder crafted to resemble an antique brass grain scoop with turned wood handle. Single taper candle cup in base of sco...
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pre-Columbian Etched Bronze Bowl with Llama Figures
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A bronze bowl to decorate your home
Display cultural heritage and rustic charm in your home with this pre-Columbian inspired etched bronze bowl from Chile. Crafted with bronze, this ...
Category
2010s Chilean Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mar Handwoven Fruit Bowl made of Fique Fiber
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The wonderful deep and contrasting shades of blue of the Caribbean Ocean (Mar) inspired the hues and design of this sophisticated basket bowl.
Our popular fruit bowls and basket tra...
Category
2010s Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Circa 19th Century Cuban Cast Iron "Dove" Garden Rustic Candleholders
Located in London, GB
Pair of late nineteenth century/early twentieth century cast iron ornamental rustic garden candleholders. Originated in Cuba around the 1890-1900 era.
Each candleholder features a...
Category
Early 20th Century Cuban Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Willow, Bentwood
Set of Two Early 20th Century Rustic Traditional Wood Cow Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two Early 20th Century Rustic Traditional Wood Cow Sculptures.
Manufactured in France.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Impressive Bronze Gazelle Sculpture by Max Turner, Signed, 1976
Located in Chicago, IL
Impressive gazelle sculpture in blackened bronze by American artist Max Turner (b. 1925), signed and dated 1976 on leg. Stands nearly 5' tall.
Category
1970s American Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Copper Kitchen Decoration Vintage Coffee Pots For Rustic Lot of Four Diferent
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Lot of four vintage copper coffee pots for rustic kitchen decoration
vintage rustic style copper kitchen decoration
They are very decorative ...
Category
20th Century Italian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Handmade English Two Toned Wicker Baskets from Devon with Double Handles, Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Three English wicker baskets with double handles, priced and sold each. Step into the world of English craftsmanship with these exquisite 20th Ce...
Category
20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker
Spanish Terracotta Water Jar with Cork Plug
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handmade terracotta two-handled water jar with cork lid, Spain 1930s-1940s.
Traditional Spanish terracotta pitcher. Unglazed exterior and interior with handles at both sides. Used as...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta, Cork
Rare French Majolica Parrot Wall Pocket Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica Parrot cockatoo Wall Pocket Choisy Le Roi, Circa 1890.
Extremely rare green colors.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Rope Basket Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Rope and Cork Fruits Basket Audoux Minet.
15.3 inches.
Category
1960s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rope, Cork
French Majolica Box Dog in a Kennel Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica box dog in a kennel signed Choisy le Roi , circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Woven American Basket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century woven double shape basket, American. Superbly made. Note the exceptional woven design around the handle drops. 3.25" h. to basket top rim.
5.5" dia., 5" h. over han...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
French Faience Quimper Clock Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Clock Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Large early 20th century woven basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large early 20th century woven basket circa 1910.
Scandinavian woven pine basket with a softwood frame. Ideal for use as a light use log bin, or for storing those shoes in the cloa...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
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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