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
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
Pair of French Faience Wall Pocket Desvres Fourmaintraux, Circa 1890
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Faience wall pocket signed Desvres Fourmaintraux Circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Cache Pot Onnaing, circa 1890
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French square Majolica cache pot Onnaing, circa 1890.
Decorated with leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Majolica Hanging Jardiniere
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Hanging Jardiniere
Total height with the chain / 28 inches.
Height of the ceramic / 9 inches.
Diameter / 11 inches.
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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 Elm Wooden Large Mortar Bowl Hand Carved from One Piece of Tree Trunk
Located in London, GB
A very characterful late 19th century hand carved large wooden Chinese Elm mortar or bowl used for pounding grain. Oversized and wonderful, decorative piece that would look incredibl...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Elm
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
Tramp Art Photo Frame Rustic Style 19th Century, Austria circa 1880
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Decorative Tramp Art photo frame from the period in Austria around 1880. Elaborately hand carved out of bass wood this rustic photo frame comes w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Softwood
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
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Spanish Pottery (Full set of 23 Available)
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish terracotta jar is a remarkable example of rustic craftsmanship, featuring an understated elegance with its earthy tone...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Rustic Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic ceramic candle holder, circa 1960 By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mater...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Extraordinary Yellow Blown Glass Vase - Early 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Elevate your decor with the exquisite beauty of this extraordinary yellow blown glass vase from the early 20th century. Crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1930, this v...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
Antique Wooden Railway Egg Box Crate, The Dairy Outfit Co. Early 20th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE KITCHENALIA/FARMING INTEREST
A wooden crate originally used to transport eggs safely from a rural farm, usually by railway, to their final destination in a town or city.
Th...
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel, Iron
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
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 searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha)...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Wabi-Sabi Caddy
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming 19th century American caddy or tool box with the best whimsical wabi-sabi inspired natural bentwood hickory handle. Perfect for holding napkins, flatware, or o...
Category
19th Century American Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Wooden Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Made in Sweden, Late 1800s
Located in Odense, DK
Large antique tray / bowl from Sweden. Estimated late 1800s, early 1900s.
Such a nice decorative item in the popular Wabi Sabi style. Overall gr...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Shoulder Rice Carrying Yoke with Bamboo and Rattan Baskets
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese rice carrying shoulder wooden yoke pole from the early 20th century, with hand-woven rattan baskets and bamboo accents. Charming us with its history and nicely weathered appearance, this Chinese early 20th century shoulder yoke...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
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...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Petite Chinese Stone Water Trough, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Once used on a provincial Chinese farm to hold water or animal feed, this early 19th-century stone trough is celebrated today for its organic form and rustic authenticity. The petite...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
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
Iron
Large Portuguese Mafra Palissy Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Portuguese Palissy plate with large alligators, lizards and beatles searching through mossy tuft. Marked on the back Mafra, Caldas.
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Wabi Sabi Wooden Bowl #3
Located in Rīga, LV
Antique primitive carved wooden bowl (#3) with a beautiful patina. Distressed wood, please check the photos.
Additional information:
Origin: Latvia
Dimensions: W 68 cm x D 31.5 cm x...
Category
20th Century Latvian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Mustard Pot
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
1890s Portuguese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Stylized Hand-carved Fruit Wood Duck Animal Sculpture Rustic
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern whimsical hand-carved Duck made out of soft Fruit Wood.
Stunning organic animal sculptures for Collectors.
A-596-335
Category
1970s American Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Woven River Basket, circa 1800
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 19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed, Wood
Provincial Chinese Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted wooden bucket was once used by farmers in Shanxi, China to transport their harvest of rice and grains over long distances. Counterbalanced by a second container, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
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
19th Century Auguste Nicolas Cain Signed Bronze Tazza Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine Auguste Nicolas Cain (French, 1822-1894) bronze sculpture depicting a crowing rooster perched atop naturalistic base of stylized log o...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
A Rustic European 18th century French faience fountain with spigot
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous
Mid-18th century; probably Moustiers or Nevers, France
Faience and brass
Approximate size: 12.25 (h) x 9 (w) x 6.25 (d) inches
The present dispenser was either used as a water or wine cooler or possibly for washing hands. The original lid is lost-to-time, yet its provincial beauty remains attractive and sublime. The present example—baked with white enamel and decorated with a lovely hand-painted polychrome lattice and floral theme—is warm, elegant and rustic. The curving linear form of the flowers subtly recall the influence of Japan’s Kakiemon style present in France during the Rococo period yet is still indebted to the earlier influence of Italy’s prolific maiolica workshops.
This fountain would serve as an elegant addition for display on an oak or distressed wood console table...
Category
18th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Porcelain
19th Century French Dough Bowl
Located in High Point, NC
19th century fruitwood dough bowl from France. The bowl has been hand carved out of a solid piece of fruitwood and would be an excellent addition to any table or kitchen island.
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Early 20th Century French Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century French vineyard basket hand-woven from reeds with a heavy rim, rope handles, and wooden slat bottom. Perfect for laundry, or filled with throw pillows a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Reed
Corn Stalk Paste Sculpture of Our Lady of Guadalupe Found in México, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Impresive corn stalk paste sculpture of our Lady of Guadalupe, found in wester México, circa 1900
Since pre-Cortés times, the purepechas recreat...
Category
Late 19th Century Mexican Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Organic Material
1960 Narragansett Special Sterling Silver Horseshoe Horse Racing Trophy Tray
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare 1960s sterling silver 925 (204.3 g) commemorative horse shoe tray or ashtray, made by Bogaert's of Lexington. Reinzi, age 5, was the winner and earned 1st place on Oct 29, 1960 ...
Category
1960s Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese 19th Century Rustic Mounted Ox Cart Wooden Wheel on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese 19th century rustic ox cart wooden wheel mounted on a custom made black stand. This handmade Chinese wheel is pierced in its center with a rectangular hole reserved for the axle tree. The wheel showcases a great weathered patina witnessing its long use since the 19th century. This item is mounted on a custom made black stepped wooden base. With its rustic presence and nice proportions, this 19th century Chinese mounted wooden ox cart wheel...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Massive Glazed Terracotta Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
A massive vintage Mexican glazed terracotta bowl with two applied handles and a beautiful drip glazed pattern on the interior. The exterior is u...
Category
20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
A Pair Antique Black Forest Gun Holders, Austria late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Pair Antique Black Forest Gun Holders, Austria late 19th Century
An antique pair of Black Forest gun holders mounted side by side on the wall. They...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Antler, Horn, Wood
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
Vintage Terracotta Extra Large Vessel Floor Vase with Rings - MCM Retro 1970s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stunning vintage terracotta floor vase is a true statement piece, showcasing the artistry of the 70s and 80s Postmodern MCM (Mid-Century Modern) design. Crafted from heavy terra...
Category
1970s Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Terracotta Soup Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Based on vessels fired in ancient Chinese kilns, this jar's perfect proportions haven't changed much since the Bronze Age. Keeping in the tradition of its predecessors, this early 20th century ceramic vessel is glazed with a slip of red clay, yielding a warm, terracotta coloring. Two small strap handles sit on the high shoulders of the jar's otherwise unadorned round form. Originally used as a soup...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Wrought Iron Chest Wine Storage Rack for 28 Bottles
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH WROUGHT-IRON DOMED CHEST WINE STORAGE RACK
Circa late 19th/early 20th century; for storing 28 bottles
Item # 209GJY07K
A fantastic and rather unusual wrought-iron wine storage rack styled as a domed chest, it features wide shaped straps welded to curved and squared bar with curled iron elements throughout. The front of the chest retains an early lock and key, opening and dropping down on hanging chains to give access to the 28 bottles of wine that can be stored inside. It retains a wonderful early surface with chaotic oxidization and the effects of rust throughout the overall green and blue-ish patina. Circa the late 19th to early 20th century.
Measurements: 23" H x 14 1/2" D x 28 7/8" W
Condition Report:
In as-found rough antique...
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique copper Flemish disc candlestick from the 15th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 15th century / candlestick / copper / antique / rustic
Beautiful copper candlestick from the 15th century made in Belgium. On a circular base that supports a barrel with r...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
19th Century Spanish Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Spanish pottery jar is a beautiful example of rustic Mediterranean craftsmanship. Handcrafted from terracotta, the jar features a warm ochre glaze on the upper port...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century French Copper Milk Can
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French copper milk can, or jug, with double handles and lid attached with a short chain. Large, heavy and well used with dented surface....
Category
19th Century French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
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
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica Goose Tureen Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Oversize French Majolica Palissy Fishs Jardiniere, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize French Majolica Palissy fishes jardiniere Circa 1880.
Attributed to Thomas Sergent.
Very rare model, trompe l'oeil wood crate with f...
Category
1880s French Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
French Cast Iron Horse Head Butcher Shop Trade Sign
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand wall mounted sculpture or statue of a French Butcher's Shop trade sign horse head. Constructed from cast iron with a later black painted finish. The horse bust is mounted to a ...
Category
20th Century French Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Sea Blue Whimsical Handmade Ceramic Jug Pitcher Vase from Portugal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A handmade jug for your next soiree
Invite rustic charm to your kitchen with this Sea Blue Handmade Ceramic Jug. Handcrafted with artisanal craftsmansh...
Category
2010s Portuguese Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Spanish Rustic Terracotta Cooking Olla With Fabulous Patina
Located in Valencia, VC
An antique large Spanish cooking terracotta jar from the 19th Century with a weathered patina.
This kind of pottery was used in Europe during centuries to cook on the fireplace, pl...
Category
1890s Spanish Antique Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware, Terracotta
Handmade Wooden Dough Bowl, Early 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful hand carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1910s. Made of fruitwood.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Rustic Decorative Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
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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