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
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
Wood Container On Iron Stand, China circa 1800
Located in Round Top, TX
Wooden bowl/container carved out of single log resting on iron stand. Note the incredible patina of the heavily aged wood.
Every nick, crack, old knot hole and signs of distress/wear...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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 of the fabric inside to be s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Wooden Bowl
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho wooden bowl. Monumental in size and drama. Gorgeous rustic hand carved detail.perfect as a centerpiece bowl or right on your countertop for fruit. You decide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha) with snake, worm, caterpillar, butterfly, frog.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Freeform Soft Woven Wicker Rattan Waste Basket Storage Bin 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage freeform waste / trash basket or storage bin. Made of sisal / rattan / wicker featuring soft walls and wood base.
DIMENSIONS
10.5” x 15.5” (Diameter x Height)
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood
19th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Black Custom Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Southeast Asian carved wooden mortar and pestle mounted on black custom base. Embrace the mystique of Southeast Asia with this antique wooden mortar and pestle...
Category
19th Century Asian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Austrian Majolica Pumpkin & Corn Tureen.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Grain Barrel
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century American grain barrel, hewn from a hollowed-out log with the timeless touch of artisanal craftsmanship, tells a story etched in every adze mark that adorns its surf...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mexican Hand Carved Sabino Wood Bowl with vintage native repair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique late 19th Century Mexican rustic wood bowl, carved from a single block of wood with a wonderful aged patina and native vintage tin repairs.
Collected in Sonora, Mexico in t...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Tin
Antique Copper Hand Made Cauldron With Wrought Iron Handle
Located in Ross, CA
Antique copper cauldron with a top rolled edge, dovetail seams and wrought iron handle. The measurements are the cauldron only.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century French Grape Crate
Located in High Point, NC
A tangible artifact of the past, this antique grape crate reflects the authentic practices of winemaking and grape harvesting in early 20th-century France. Equipped with sturdy metal...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Large Vintage Redwood Burlwood Box
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful vintage redwood burlwood decorative arts box. Hand carved into a rectangular shape with a natural live edge on one side.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 19th century Swedish carved oak lidded box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century Swedish carved oak lidded box circa 1800.
Interesting find from one of our buying trips, naive carved/turned box made from solid oak. Still functional as an ever...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Resin And Bronze Wall Mounted Moose Skull
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, impressive and very decorative reproduction Moose Skull with Antlers in Bronze and Resin. Very well made with good weight and a convincing finish replicating bronze patina on the Antlers as on the Skull. A fine patinated bronze skull mounted with wide resin antlers...
Category
20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Oval-Shaped Bleached and Scrubbed Rustic Swedish Dugout Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Oval-shaped bleached and scrubbed rustic Swedish dugout bowl, inscribed on bottom "EES" with a single runic character.
Note: Due to regional changes in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Deer Antler Horn Woven Wicker Rope Oval Harvest Basket 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage wicker harvest basket featuring antler handle with acorn / leaf theme and rope twist accents.
Dimensions:
16” x 9.5” x 17” (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
Late 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler, Wicker
Ancient Rustic Cart Wheel Mounted on Black Lacquer Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base with dark brown patina. Unveil a fragment of history with this ancient Indian cart wheel, presented on a custom black lacquered base that adds a contemporary edge to its timeless charm. This artifact boasts a diameter that whispers tales of its past, accentuated by a dark brown patina that speaks to its age and authenticity. Resting on an 8" x 9.25" base, the wheel is characterized by its rustic allure and a richly weathered appearance, imbued with character that only centuries can bestow.
The wheel's small stature allows it to serve as a sophisticated and unobtrusive decorative element in any home, harmonizing with diverse interior styles. Imagine this unique piece adorning a minimalist living space, where its intricate history provides a warm contrast to modern aesthetics, or nestled within a richly layered, eclectic room, echoing an appreciation for global artifacts.
This ancient wheel...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Taxidermy of a Deer Head
A taxidermied skull of the deer (Capreolus capreolus) mounted on an ebonized wooden turned base. Germany, ca. 1950s.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Antler
Late 19th Century Large Antique Walnut chunky Coin Cash drawer tray Bowl
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A large late 19th century or early 20th century solid walnut wooden coin tray. Very nice chunky wooden tray with 5 circular cut outs, originally used for coins. Very nicely patinated...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
Rustic Swedish Turned Wooden Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic Swedish turned wooden bowl dating to the mid-to-late 19th century. Excellent dry mid-brown patina and decorative incised line marks from the turni...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Softwood
French Majolica Birds Cache Pot Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica birds cache pot signed Jerome Massier Fils, Circa 1900.
Category
1930s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Silver Plate Longhorn Steer Head Paperweight
By Gorham
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage longhorn steer head silverplate paperweight. Unmarked, few edge, horn tip dings. Solid and heavy, very black patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Very Large Pine Trug Wooden Rustic Bowl with Handles Wabi Sabi Style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A very good heavy European trug with carrying handles from the first half of the 20th Century
Hand shaped from a single piece of wood, Douglas Fir Pine
Very good colour and nicely...
Category
Early 20th Century European Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Spanish 19th Century Hand Forged Iron Bird Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Great hand forged iron bird ornament. Was once part of a larger item.
Weathered. Spain circa 1850
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
1950's White Horse Cellar Scotch Wooden Whisky Crate
Located in West Chester, PA
A nice vintage White Horse Cellar Scotch Whiskey wooden crate circa 1956
Interior dimensions roughly
14”x12.25”x 11”h
Category
Mid-20th Century English Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair of Burden Trap Baskets
Located in Dallas, TX
The Brendan Bass Estate Collection is an homage to the beauty of vintage and antique
pieces, each artfully concealing endless stories collected through the generations in which they...
Category
Early 18th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Wood
19th Century Mediterranean Terracotta Olive Jar
Located in Buisson, FR
A wonderful and beautiful weathered olive oil jar. Traces of glaze visible.Turkey circa 1850. Weathered
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Swedish rustic 19th century pine woven basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish rustic 19th century pine woven basket circa 1890.
Here we have a traditional basket using cross woven strops of pine, with solid pine outer strips and rim. Ideal for use as...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Spanish Revival Carved Wood Torchere Floor Candle Holder with Nail Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Floor standing candle holder in turned wood and iron nails, Spain, 1940s.
Eye-catching floor candle holder in pine wood. It has squared s...
Category
20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Vintage Tarahumara Pottery Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A vintage tarahumara pottery vessel. Crafted by the tarahumara indians, it showcases a timeless primitive design complemented by rawhide lacing. Thi...
Category
19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Chinese Woven 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
Swedish 19th century woven pine basket
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 19th century woven pine basket circa 1890.
Beautiful rustic made pine basket using strips of pine fixed into a pine frame. Complete with original lid.
Fitted with a handle ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
Early 20thC Pyrographic French Grape Basket with Grape Clusters
Located in Malibu, CA
Early 20thC four sided pyrographic & carved French grape basket with a grape cluster motif.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
MKM Antique Rustic Cylinder 1930s Bottle Vase
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique stoneware water bottle manufactured by German MKM in the 1930s. Tall cylinder shape with narrow neck - perfect decorative item or vase for a few branches. Warm caramel colore...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Antique Primitive Turned Maple Wood Dough Mixing Farmhouse Bowl 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique folk art country farmhouse dough mixing or centerpiece fruit bowl. Made of turned maple wood featuring round form with banded lip.
Dimensions:
17.5” x 16.5” x 5” (W...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Maple
Antique French Copper and Oak Pitcher, Wine Jug Umbrella Holder 1900 hallway
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Antique French Copper and Oak Pitcher, Wine Jug Umbrella Holder 1900
Beautiful 19th century rustic French oak and copper banded handmade cider pitcher , from Normandy
Accessorize your wine cellar , kitchen , dining room or entryway with this antique Water or Wine Jug.
This impressive old pitcher...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Chinese Lobed Pantry Vessel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Charged with the humble task of storing dry goods, this small earthenware jar is hand-shaped with balanced proportions and a beautifully irregular unglazed surface. The round jar has...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Very Large 1970s Rustic Wooden Decorative Dough Display Trough 2 available
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful dough troughs from Cyprus. They date from the 1970s, originally used for dough.
Made from solid pine, very nicely patinated.
Can be used as table decor or can be hung as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pine
French Majolica Flowers Vase Fives Lille, circa 1880
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica flowers vase signed Fives Lille, circa 1880.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large 19th Century Majolica Jardinière Leaves Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
Large 19th Century Majolica Jardinière Leaves & berries Wasmuel.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Rustic Swedish Ribbed Walnut Dough Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Rustic Swedish ribbed walnut dough bowl dating to the mid-19th century. Desirable mid-brown color finish. Turned subtle footed base. Decorated with ribbing and incised lines from the...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Majolica Pumpkin
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Portuguese Majolica Pumpkin Mustard Pot signed A.Cunha Caldas da Rainha.
H / 4 inches , Diameter / 4.5 inches.
Category
1930s Portuguese Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake and large lizard searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique 19th Century Turkish Dovetailed Copper Lidded Jug Pitcher Ewer
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century Turkish dovetailed copper jug / pitcher / ewer with curved handle, bell / acorn shaped brass finial and hinged lid.
Dimensions:
10.5” x...
Category
19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
1950's Haig & Haig Wooden Whisky Crate
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Haig & Haig wooden whiskey crate with lettering on four sides circa 1950s.
Interior dimensions roughly
12.375” x 12.5” x 9.25”h
Category
Mid-20th Century Scottish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica deer tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Massive Burl Wood Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
Behold the best burl wood bowl you've ever seen, a magnificent testament to the passage of time and the artistry of nature. This remarkable piece boasts a patina that only decades, p...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Burl
Chinese Woven 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
Antique Mounted Wood and Metal Wheel Welded to a Custom Metal Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wood and metal cart wheel mounted on custom black metal base. Immerse yourself in the rich history and rustic charm of this antique Indian cart wheel, a unique and captivating piece that brings a touch of authenticity and timeless beauty to any space. Mounted gracefully on a custom black metal base measuring 15.25" x 30", the wheel itself delves into a depth of 11.5", providing a substantial presence that is sure to draw attention and admiration.
The wheel showcases an intricate interplay of wood and metal, a harmonious blend that speaks volumes of the craftsmanship and artistry of times gone by. The rustic authenticity of the piece is palpable, with every groove and grain telling a story of its past life and journey.
This antique cart...
Category
19th Century Indian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Chinese Woven 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
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
Useful French Rustic Twin Bottle Carrier, Coaster Great little piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Useful French Rustic Twin Bottle Carrier, Coaster
Great little piece, very useful to pass tall bottles around the table and to keep them from getting knocked over
The Coaster holds...
Category
1950s Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum
Bruciata Tray from Reclaimed Burned Old Beam Wood
Located in Budapest, HU
Elegantly crafted, these wooden trays—ideal for jewelry or as desk organizers—are fashioned from timeworn barn beam wood. They undergo the traditional Japanese Yakisugi burning techn...
Category
2010s Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
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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