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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
Woven Chinese Grain Basket
Woven Chinese Grain Basket

Woven Chinese Grain Basket

Located in Chicago, IL

This woven tray basket was originally used for harvesting grains or as a kitchen vessel for food prep and storage. Despite its humble origin, the basket exhibits remarkable workmansh...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Willow

Ceramic and wood salt box, France, 1970
Ceramic and wood salt box, France, 1970

Ceramic and wood salt box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A charming wall-mounted salt box dating from the 1970s, combining a white ceramic container decorated with delicate floral motifs and a lid with a wooden wall bracket. The word "SEL"...

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1970s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

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...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mexican Terracotta Bowl
Vintage Mexican Terracotta Bowl

Vintage Mexican Terracotta Bowl

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful vintage Mexican terracotta bowl with two handles, a ruffled lip, two large drip glazed splotches inside. The exterior is unglazed. Perfect f...

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20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Jug, Hungary, 20th Century
Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Jug, Hungary, 20th Century

Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Jug, Hungary, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Green Glazed Ceramic Jug, Hungary, 20th Century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian Majolica Porcelain Eggs Basket Tureen Circa 1890
Austrian Majolica Porcelain Eggs Basket Tureen Circa 1890

Austrian Majolica Porcelain Eggs Basket Tureen Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Austrian Rustic Majolica Porcelain Egg Basket Tureen Circa 1890. 12 by 7.5 inches.

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1890s Czech Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Large Anatolian Terracotta Storage Jar
20th Century Large Anatolian Terracotta Storage Jar

20th Century Large Anatolian Terracotta Storage Jar

Located in London, GB

This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta storage jar represents the rich heritage of Turkish pottery, crafted with an emphasis on function and durability. Its expansive, bulbous form w...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Chinese Lacquered Harvest Basket, circa 1900
Chinese Lacquered Harvest Basket, circa 1900

Chinese Lacquered Harvest Basket, circa 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. The round basket has been...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Willow

Swedish 20th century hand woven linen basket
Swedish 20th century hand woven linen basket

Swedish 20th century hand woven linen basket

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 20th century hand woven linen basket circa 1900. Good quality piece of early 20th century scandinavian traditional life. Shaped like a Moses basket...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century Lidded Vessel or Sculptural Horn Decorated with Etched Pewter
19th Century Lidded Vessel or Sculptural Horn Decorated with Etched Pewter

19th Century Lidded Vessel or Sculptural Horn Decorated with Etched Pewter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful Horn resting on three hand wrought pewter legs with a tip, collar and lid with hand crafted etching and details. The horn is a compliment to any shelf, console table - a...

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19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Far Eastern Early 20th Century Shoulder Yoke with Bamboo and Rattan Baskets
Far Eastern Early 20th Century Shoulder Yoke with Bamboo and Rattan Baskets

Far Eastern Early 20th Century Shoulder Yoke with Bamboo and Rattan Baskets

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Far Eastern shoulder yoke from the early 20th century, with rattan and bamboo baskets. Charming us with its history and nicely weathered appearance, this Far Eastern shoulder yoke ...

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Early 20th Century Asian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount
19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount

19th Century French Shoe Cobbler's Mallet on Custom Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

A trusty, hardworking 19th century French walnut shoe cobbler's mallet with the most beautiful patina only two hundred years of use could bestow, and mounted on a custom steel stand....

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19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

1930s French Farmhouse Rustic Wood Trough Planter
1930s French Farmhouse Rustic Wood Trough Planter

1930s French Farmhouse Rustic Wood Trough Planter

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1930s French Garden Distressed Wood Trough Feeder. Garden Planter Jardinière. Hand carved single plank of wood. 8.5 h x 21.75 d x 49 long Original unrestored vintag...

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1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Discover the earthy charm of this vintage Boho Chic studio pottery bowl, a handcrafted treasure that embodies artistic expression and rustic elegance. Each curve and glaze stroke ref...

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter
19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter

19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Continental Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter. 14 inches by 9.3 inches.

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Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Bufflehead Duck Mounted on Driftwood Wall Mount
Bufflehead Duck Mounted on Driftwood Wall Mount

Bufflehead Duck Mounted on Driftwood Wall Mount

Located in High Point, NC

Mounted Bufflehead duck in a flying position on driftwood.

Category

1980s American Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Driftwood

Set of Seven Coquillage Oysters Baskets in Iron Wire
Set of Seven Coquillage Oysters Baskets in Iron Wire

Set of Seven Coquillage Oysters Baskets in Iron Wire

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of Seven Vintage Metal Wire Coquillage baskets, France, 1960s. Traditional metal baskets used by french oyster farmers at low tide for harvest. Very good vintage condition and...

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20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Wooden Barrel Washing Machine With Wringer
Antique Wooden Barrel Washing Machine With Wringer

Antique Wooden Barrel Washing Machine With Wringer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Amazing barrel washing machine, manual crank laundry with clothes wringer made of solid wood and metal, original from the 1890’s. It will enhance any home décor especially laundry ro...

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19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Pot, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Pot, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Pot, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Chinese jar from the early 20th century is cloaked inside and out with a beautiful drip glaze of warm brown color and irregular strea...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Antique earthenware pot from Moldova, circa 1850
Antique earthenware pot from Moldova, circa 1850

Antique earthenware pot from Moldova, circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This earthenware pot from Moldova dates from circa 1850 and is a beautiful example of traditional Eastern European folk pottery. The pot has a robust, round shape with a subtly taper...

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1850s Moldovan Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Large Glass Apothecary Jars
Large Glass Apothecary Jars

Large Glass Apothecary Jars

Located in Queens, NY

2 American Country-style glass 4 sided bulbous shaped apothecary jars with stopper. (PRICED EACH) (1 as is; sells for $350) One of apothecary jars has a large crack in it.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

19th Century Rustic Taxidermy Bear Sculpture with Cinnamon Fur
19th Century Rustic Taxidermy Bear Sculpture with Cinnamon Fur

19th Century Rustic Taxidermy Bear Sculpture with Cinnamon Fur

Located in Queens, NY

American Rustic style life size taxidermy bear with cinnamon colored fur standing on naturalistic base

Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Fur

Woven Rattan Picnic Hamper Basket
Woven Rattan Picnic Hamper Basket

Woven Rattan Picnic Hamper Basket

Located in Bradenton, FL

A large wicker woven rattan picnic hamper basket, with a plaid cloth lining and two handles. Two open weave bands decorate the sides allowing the pattern...

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche
19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche

19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

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 ...

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1880s Czech Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940
Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940

Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940

Located in Barcelona, ES

Early 20th Century Spanish Sculptural Metal Door Knocker – Circa 1940 Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this exquisite early 20th-century Spanish sculptural me...

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1940s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Wicker Hen Basket, Handwoven Rattan, 1970s
Vintage Chinese Wicker Hen Basket, Handwoven Rattan, 1970s

Vintage Chinese Wicker Hen Basket, Handwoven Rattan, 1970s

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Chinese Wicker Hen Basket, Circa 1970s Vintage Chinese wicker hen basket, circa 1970s, handwoven in dark stained rattan and bamboo reed with painted red comb and beak details. The p...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Rattan

Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880

Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.

Category

1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800
Monumental Provincial Chinese Bathtub, c. 1800

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...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890
Pair of Small French Majolica Cache Pots circa 1890

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

Large 19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel
Large 19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel

Large 19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Scandinavian pine storage barrel circa 1850. Fantastic opportunity for a piece of up cycling with this piece of rustic swedish woodwork. Likely to have been made and us...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

Swedish 19th century blue painted shaped strong box
Swedish 19th century blue painted shaped strong box

Swedish 19th century blue painted shaped strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish 19th century blue painted shaped strong box circa 1860. An example of the traditional Swedish shaped strong box with domed lid. This example has been painted in a vivid blue...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Pine

19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen
19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen

19th Century French Majolica Asparagus Tureen

By Orchies

Located in Austin, TX

Rare French Majolica asparagus tureen circa 1890. Platter & tureen.

Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Jar, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Jar, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Drip Glazed Kitchen Jar, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This antique Chinese jar from the early 20th century is cloaked inside and out with a beautiful drip glaze of red-brown color with irregular strea...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Walnut Wall Clock with Floral Carving
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Walnut Wall Clock with Floral Carving

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Walnut Wall Clock with Floral Carving

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut wall clock with carved floral decoration and bird pediment with 5 shelves. (Not working)

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19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Small French Majolica Reticulated Jardiniere Circa 1890
Small French Majolica Reticulated Jardiniere Circa 1890

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

Vintage Textured Ceramic Pottery Vase
Vintage Textured Ceramic Pottery Vase

Vintage Textured Ceramic Pottery Vase

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Celebrate the beauty of handcrafted ceramics with this vintage textured stoneware pottery vase, a timeless decorative piece that embodies rustic sophistication and organic design. Fe...

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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Spanish Pottery
19th Century Spanish Pottery

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...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck
Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890
French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890

French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890

By Longchamp

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Cache Pot Longchamp , circa 1890. H / 8.5 inches , D / 8.5 inches.

Category

1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel
Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel

Tall Red Terracotta Storage Jar, Early 20th Century Mediterranean Vessel

Located in London, GB

A striking early 20th-century Mediterranean storage jar, hand-thrown from red terracotta clay and fired to reveal its natural tonal shifts of rose, umber, and smoke-grey. Its tall, n...

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1940s Turkish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase
Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase

Late 18th Century Khmer Brown Glazed Terracotta Vase

Located in Brescia, IT

This Khmer brown glazed terracotta vase is a very stunning piece with its organic shape and all the signs of the time. The enameled surface well shows its period and for this reasons...

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Late 18th Century Cambodian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Distressed Hand-Painted Ceramic Amphora, Southern Italy, 1880
Distressed Hand-Painted Ceramic Amphora, Southern Italy, 1880

Distressed Hand-Painted Ceramic Amphora, Southern Italy, 1880

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Cylindrical ceramic amphora, wheel-thrown, with applied side handles and a partial buttermilk glaze. The surface features a hand-painted green botanical motif, flowing organically ac...

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19th Century Italian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Majolica Palissy Snake Vase Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Majolica Palissy Snake Vase Thomas Sergent, circa 1880

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 ...

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1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Rustic Resin Bunny Rabbit Sculptures in Vintage Chocolate Mold Design
Rustic Resin Bunny Rabbit Sculptures in Vintage Chocolate Mold Design

Rustic Resin Bunny Rabbit Sculptures in Vintage Chocolate Mold Design

Located in Charleston, SC

For your consideration we have a pair of decorative rabbit figures made of resin with an antiqued, silver-like finish. They are designed to look like vintage chocolate molds. These figures are often used as decorative items for shelves, mantles, or as part of a seasonal display, particularly around Easter. They are intended for home decoration and not for use as actual chocolate molds. These resin rabbit figures are reproductions of vintage tin molds...

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Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Large Glass Apothecary Jar
Large Glass Apothecary Jar

Large Glass Apothecary Jar

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style apothecary jar with stopper Has a large crack in it.

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, c. 1850
Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, c. 1850

Chinese Bent Handle Fisherman's Basket, c. 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...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bentwood, Willow

Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890
Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890

Vienna Bronze Table Lamp Vintage by Franz Bergman Smoking Arab Man, circa 1890

By Franz Bergmann

Located in Vienna, AT

Gorgeous Vienna Bronze figurine group made by famous Austrian manufactory Bergman(n) circa 1890. The bearded Arab man wearing turban has sat down, protected by a tent. The man - a...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Wicker Fireplace Basket
Large Wicker Fireplace Basket

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

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.